News Release

Nov. 08, 2016

JCR Affirmed A+/Stable on Hekikai Shinkin Bank

JCR Affirmed AA-/Stable and J-1+ on RICOH LEASING

JCR Assigned Preliminary BBB to Mitsubishi UFJ Trust ABL900282

Nov. 07, 2016

JCR Affirmed A+/Stable, A+, Pre. A+ and J-1 on SUMITOMO CHEMICAL

JCR Affirmed J-2 Rating on CP of DAIHO

Nov. 04, 2016

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned Preliminary A- and Preliminary BBB to Project Advance

KAGOME to Acquire Shares Held by Asahi Group Holdings

JCR Assigned A+/Stable to LT Issuer Rating for ASICS Corporation

JCR Affirmed A+/Stable and J-1 on NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN TEXENG

JCR Affirmed BBB/Stable Long-term Issuer Rating on SOGO MEDICAL

JCR Affirmed A/Stable on Hyakujushi Bank

Nov. 02, 2016

JCR Assigned A- Rating to JPY Bonds of Hanwha Chemical

JCR Affirmed A/Stable on Amagasaki Shinkin Bank

JCR Affirmed A/Stable on NIFCO

Nov. 01, 2016

JCR Affirmed BBB/Stable on Starzen

JCR Affirmed BBB-/Stable and J-2 on Taiyo Oil

JCR Assigned A+ Rating to Bonds of Japan Hotel REIT Investment

JCR Affirmed A on Kurimoto Mega Solar Bond Trust 1 BI/Trust ABL

JCR Affirmed A on Kurimoto Mega Solar Bond Trust 2 BI/Trust ABL

Oct. 31, 2016

Integration of Liner Containership Among 3 Major Shipping Cos.

JCR Placed Rating on Kawasaki Kisen under CM #BBB+/Negative

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable and J-1 on Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable Long-term Issuer Rating on Shiba Shinkin Bank

JCR Affirmed BBB/Stable LT Issuer Rating on YAHAGI CONSTRUCTION

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-1+ to Teral Bills & Elect. Rec. Receivable ABL16-10

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-1 to Nohara Bills Receivable ABL16-10

Oct. 28, 2016

JCR Assigned A/Stable to LT Issuer Rating for AICHI STEEL

JCR Assigned AA- Rating to Bonds of Hankyu REIT

JCR Affirmed A/Stable and J-1 on TOC

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable and J-1 on Kansai Urban Banking

JCR Affirmed A/Stable and A- (Sub.) on MINATO BANK

JCR Affirmed BBB+/Stable and BBB+ on Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-1 to Aso Shoji Bills Receivable ABL16-10

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-1 to Hyakugo Bank B Corp. Bills Rec. ABL16-10

Oct. 27, 2016

JCR Affirmed AA-/Stable on Awa Bank

JCR Affirmed A/Stable and A- (Sub.) on Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank

JCR Affirmed A/Stable and A- (Sub.) on Juroku Bank

JCR Affirmed A/Stable on IZUMI

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable, A- and J-1 Rating on Konoike Transport

Oct. 26, 2016

JCR Assigned Pre. BBB+ Rating to Shelf Reg. of TAIHEIYO CEMENT

JCR Affirmed J-2 on CP of Seibu Oil Company

JCR Affirmed AAA (FC/LC) Ratings on Australia with Stable Outlook

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-1 to Medical Fees Receivable ABL16-10 (D Hospital)

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Affirmed BBB+ on Godo Kaisha Residential One (Class B Loan)

Oct. 25, 2016

LINTEC's Acquisition of Film Manufacturer in U.S.

JCR Assigned AA- Rating to Bonds of SMFL

JCR Affirmed AA-/Stable on NISSAN MOTOR

JCR Affirmed AA-/Stable on NISSAN FINANCIAL SERVICES

JCR Affirmed A/Stable Long-term Issuer Rating on YCH

JCR Affirmed BBB/Stable LT Issuer Rating on TAMURA CORPORATION

JCR Affirmed J-2 on CP of TSUBAKIMOTO KOGYO

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned Pre. J-1 to Hyakugo Bank B Corp. Bills Rec. ABL16-10

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-1+ to MSNW Trust Certificate Series 16100

Oct. 24, 2016

JCR Upgraded Rating on Nankai Electric Railway to A-/Stable and J-1

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable and A- on H.I.S.

JCR Affirmed A/Stable and J-1 on SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings

JCR Affirmed A+/Stable and J-1 on JTEKT

JCR Affirmed A+/Stable on NSK

JCR Affirmed J-1 Rating on CP of T&D Lease

JCR Affirmed AAAp/Negative LT Issuer Rating on East Japan Railway

Oct. 21, 2016

JCR　Assigned AA+ to Bonds of Japan Student Services Organization

JCR　Assigned AA- to Bonds of Japan Excellent

JCR　Assigned A to Bonds of Kenedix Retail REIT

JCR　Assigned BBB+ to Bonds: Affirmed BBB+/Stable and J-2 on HANWA

JCR　Assigned Pre A- to Shelf of ARAKAWA CHEMICAL; Affirmed A-/Stable

JCR　Assigned Pre AA- to Shelf Reg of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-3 to Narasaki Stax Accounts Receivable ABL16-10

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Affirmed J-1 on Med. Fees Rec. ABL Program (Seiwakai, Ishii HP)

Oct. 20, 2016

Showa Denko's Acquisition of Graphite Electrodes Business

JCR Affirmed BBB+ on CAC HD; Revised Outlook from Stable to Negative

JCR Assigned AA- to Bonds of Kansai Electric Power Company

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable Long-term Issuer Rating on STRINS

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned Preliminary J-1 to Aso Shoji Bills Receivable ABL16-10

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned J-1 to Medical Fees Receivable ABL16-10 (F Hospital)

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Affirmed J-1 on Medical Fees Receivable ABL Program (G Hospital)

Oct. 19, 2016

JCR Assigned AA- to Bonds of Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance

JCR Assigned A to Bonds of MORI BUILDING

JCR Assigned AA- to Bonds of Kyushu Electric Power

JCR Affirmed J-2 on CP of KOKUSAI PULP & PAPER

JCR Affirmed AAA/AAA (FC/LC) Ratings on Germany

Oct. 18, 2016

JCR Assigned A- to Bonds of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

JCR Assigned A to Bonds of NICHIREI

JCR Affirmed BBB/Stable on DAIKI ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY

JCR Affirmed BBB+/Stable Long-term Issuer Rating on FUJI

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Assigned Preliminary J-1+ to MSNW Trust Certificate Series 16100

Oct. 17, 2016

JCR Downgraded and Placed Rating on Aderans under CM #BBB-/Negative

JCR Upgraded Rating on Japan Hotel REIT from A/Positive to A+/Stable

JCR Removed CM; Affirmed A/Negative and J-1 on DAIBIRU

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable and J-1 on Kobelco Construction Machinery

JCR Affirmed BBB+/Stable and J-2 on FUJI SOFT

JCR Affirmed AA/Stable Rating on Mitsui Fudosan Private REIT

[ Asset Securitization Products ] JCR Affirmed J-1 on Medical Fees Receivable ABL Program (P Hospital)

Oct. 14, 2016

JCR Assigned AAA to Bonds of Aichi Prefecture

JCR Assigned AA- to Bonds of Tohoku Electric Power

JCR Assigned AA+ Rating to Bonds of J-Power

JCR Affirmed #A-/Negative, #J-1/Negative on JAPC; Maintains CM

JCR Affirmed A-/Stable on Takeda Healthcare Foundation

JCR Affirmed A/Stable on PARAMOUNT BED HOLDINGS

JCR Affirmed A/Stable and J-1 on PARCO

Oct. 13, 2016

JCR Downgraded Rating on EDF from AA+ to AA