Dun & Bradstreet Announces Corporate Ratings Upgrades From Moody’s

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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB) receives credit rating upgrade from Moody's, reflecting improved outlook and financial strength. The upgrade includes corporate family rating to B1, probability of default rating to B1, and senior unsecured rating to B3, with a stable outlook. Moody's cites healthy product demand, stronger pricing, and expansion of ESG-related product offerings as factors contributing to the improved credit profile.

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• Moody's credit rating upgrade indicates confidence in Dun & Bradstreet's financial results, operational execution, and overall balance sheet strength. The stable outlook reflects the expectation of continued moderate improvement in operating performance over the next 12-18 months, driven by healthy product demand and cost reduction initiatives.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, announced today that Moody’s Investors Services (“Moody’s”) has upgraded both its corporate family rating and probability of default rating to B1 from B2 and its senior unsecured rating to B3 from Caa1. The company’s overall outlook is stable.

“We are pleased with Moody’s decision to raise our ratings.” said Anthony Jabbour, Chief Executive Officer, Dun & Bradstreet. “This is yet another external proof point of the strength of our financial results, operational execution, and overall balance sheet.”

According to Moody's published report, the upgraded ratings and stable outlook reflects Moody’s view that in the next 12-18 months, there will be continued moderate improvement in Dun & Bradstreet’s operating performance fueled in part by healthy product demand, stronger pricing, as well as the Company's expansion of its ESG-related product offerings.

“The company's credit profile is supported by its very long operating history, strong brand recognition within its target markets, and established long-term relationships with a large number of diverse customers. Additionally, the company's credit quality is bolstered by a largely subscription-oriented sales model that provides a predictable revenue base while ongoing cost reduction initiatives drive gradual expansion of DNB's strong margins and improved annual free cash flow generation approaching 10% of total debt over the next 12-18 months,” according to Moody’s.

About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk, and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity. For more information on Dun & Bradstreet, please visit www.dnb.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements are based on Dun & Bradstreet’s management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding the outlook for our future business and financial performance. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. It is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors. Consequently, the risks and uncertainties listed below should not be considered a complete discussion of all of our potential trends, risks and uncertainties. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s ticker symbol?

The ticker symbol for Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. is DNB.

Why did Moody's upgrade Dun & Bradstreet's credit ratings?

Moody's upgraded Dun & Bradstreet's credit ratings due to improved financial results, operational execution, and overall balance sheet strength, as well as expectations of continued moderate improvement in operating performance.

What factors contributed to the credit rating upgrade?

Healthy product demand, stronger pricing, and expansion of ESG-related product offerings were cited by Moody's as contributing factors to the credit rating upgrade for Dun & Bradstreet.

What is the outlook for Dun & Bradstreet's credit profile?

The outlook for Dun & Bradstreet's credit profile is stable, reflecting the expectation of continued moderate improvement in operating performance over the next 12-18 months.