Småkraft AS long-term issuer rating lowered to 'BB-' and withdrawn

Lower rating reflects expectations of sustained higher leverage and deteriorating operating conditions; rating withdrawn at issuer's request.

NCR Comments: Intea Fastigheter AB (publ) 'BBB' rating unchanged following equity issue

The reduction in leverage is expected to be temporary.

Grong Sparebank assigned 'A-' long-term issuer rating; Outlook stable

Rating reflects strong earnings, low risk appetite and strong market position.

Varbergs Sparbank AB (publ)

Svenska Skeppshypotekskassan 'AA-' long-term issuer rating affirmed with stable outlook; removed from criteria review

Rating reflects strong capital position, fully matched funding profile and government-defined remit.

Vacse AB (publ)

Jæren Sparebank 'A-' long-term issuer rating affirmed with stable outlook; removed from criteria review

The affirmation reflects the bank's strong capitalisation, low risk appetite, robust underwriting and favourable market position.

Bonnier Fastigheter AB

SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus 'A' long-term issuer rating affirmed with stable outlook; removed from criteria review

Affirmation reflects stability and growth prospects.

Skue Sparebank 'A-' long-term issuer rating affirmed with stable outlook; removed from criteria review

Rating reflects the bank's solid capital position, low risk appetite and strong profitability.