EganJones

Egan-Jones Ratings Company, commonly referred to as Egan-Jones or EJR, is an independent credit rating agency based in the United States. It provides credit ratings and research on debt issuers and financial instruments, including sovereigns, banks and other financial institutions, corporations, and structured finance vehicles. The firm positions itself as independent of the dominant rating agencies and offers opinions and ratings to institutional and other clients.

Egan-Jones publishes credit opinions, rating actions, and research. It uses proprietary methodologies and rating scales to assess credit risk and to produce ratings that can be used by investors, issuers, and counterparties.

The company operates globally, serving markets through its rating services and research products. As with other rating agencies, its work is subject to regulatory frameworks in jurisdictions where it operates, and it has pursued recognition and registration where applicable to participate in regulated markets.

In its communications, Egan-Jones emphasizes its independence and the in-house development of its methodologies. It has been part of the broader discourse around credit rating practices and the role of independent agencies in providing diverse perspectives on credit risk.