F1ANNEX IVList of the coefficients linked to aggravating and mitigating factors for the application of Article 36a(3)

Annotations:

II.Adjustment coefficients linked to mitigating factors

  1. 1.

    If the infringement relates to a breach listed in Section II or III of Annex III and has been committed for fewer than 10 working days, a coefficient of 0,9 shall apply.

  2. 2.

    If the credit rating agency’s senior management can demonstrate that they have taken all the necessary measures to prevent the infringement, a coefficient of 0,7 shall apply.

  3. 3.

    If the credit rating agency has brought quickly, effectively and completely the infringement to ESMA’s attention, a coefficient of 0,4 shall apply.

  4. 4.

    If the credit rating agency has voluntarily taken measures to ensure that similar infringement cannot be committed in the future, a coefficient of 0,6 shall apply.