Egan-Jones Company 2018 Form NRSRO Annual Certification Exhibit 1 Performance Statistics Attached please find the Transition and Default Rates listed as follows: Financial Institutions, Brokers, or Dealers - 1-year, 3-year and 10-year Transition and Default Rates Insurance Companies - 1-year, 3-year and 10-year Transition and Default Rates Corporate Issuers - 1-year, 3-year and 10-year Transition and Default Rates
as of 12/31/2016 AAA 0 AA+ 0 AA 0 AA- 9 67% 11% 11% 11% A+ 42 7% 79% 7% 2% 5% A 97 6% 81% 8% 1% 4% A- 121 6% 81% 2% 1% 10% BBB+ 64 16% 76% 2% 6% BBB 27 4% 15% 73% 4% 4% BBB- 13 8% 15% 69% 8% BB+ 8 25% 13% 49% 13% BB 4 25% 75% BB- 3 34% 33% 33% B+ 4 25% 25% 25% 25% B 2 50% 50% B- 2 100% CCC+ 1 100% CCC 1 100% CCC- 0 CC 0 C 0 Total 398 Financial Institutions, Brokers, or Dealers - 1-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2016-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2014 AAA 0 AA+ 0 AA 2 50% 50% AA- 3 67% 33% A+ 10 10% 80% 10% A 19 26% 42% 21% 11% A- 12 8% 25% 67% BBB+ 13 23% 15% 23% 8% 31% BBB 16 13% 13% 6% 25% 6% 6% 31% BBB- 9 11% 11% 33% 34% 11% BB+ 4 75% 25% BB 9 11% 22% 11% 11% 11% 11% 23% BB- 2 100% B+ 4 25% 25% 50% B 2 50% 50% B- 4 25% 75% CCC+ 0 CCC 1 100% CCC- 0 CC 2 100% C 1 100% Total 113 Financial Institutions, Brokers, or Dealers - 3-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2014-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2007 AAA 0 AA+ 0 AA 4 25% 25% 50% AA- 6 16% 33% 17% 17% 17% A+ 11 18% 28% 18% 27% 9% A 11 9% 27% 9% 55% A- 9 22% 22% 56% BBB+ 11 9% 9% 18% 19% 45% BBB 3 33% 33% 34% BBB- 4 25% 75% BB+ 3 33% 67% BB 2 50% 50% BB- 2 100% B+ 3 33% 67% B 1 100% B- 6 67% 33% CCC+ 0 CCC 1 100% CCC- 0 CC 0 C 0 Total 77 Financial Institutions, Brokers, or Dealers - 10-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2007-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
Financial Institutions, Brokers, or Dealers - 1-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) as of 12/31/2016 (December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) A1+ A1 A2 A3 B Other Outcomes during 12/31/2016-12/31/2017 (Percent) C Default Paid off Withdrawn (Other) A1+ 92 69% 26% 5% A1 257 4% 88% 1% 7% A2 13 38% 47% 15% A3 9 11% 11% 56% 22% B 5 40% 20% 40% C 5 20% 80% Total 381
Financial Institutions, Brokers, or Dealers - 3-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) as of 12/31/2014 (December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) A1+ A1 A2 A3 B Other Outcomes during 12/31/2014-12/31/2017 (Percent) C Default Paid off Withdrawn (Other) A1+ 25 68% 28% 4% A1 53 13% 64% 6% 17% A2 16 38% 25% 6% 31% A3 3 33% 33% 34% B 6 17% 33% 17% 33% C 7 14% 14% 14% 14% 44% Total 110
Financial Institutions, Brokers, or Dealers - 10-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) Egan-Jones does not have sufficient records of its assigned credit ratings in this class for the length of time necessary to produce a 10- year Transition/Default Matrix.
as of 12/31/2016 AAA 0 AA+ 0 AA 0 AA- 3 100% A+ 7 72% 14% 14% A 14 72% 21% 7% A- 11 9% 64% 9% 18% BBB+ 12 8% 8% 51% 25% 8% BBB 13 15% 62% 8% 15% BBB- 6 17% 50% 33% BB+ 6 17% 83% BB 1 100% BB- 1 100% B+ 0 B 0 B- 0 CCC+ 0 CCC 0 CCC- 0 CC 0 C 0 Total 74 Insurance Companies - 1-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2016-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2014 AAA 0 AA+ 1 100% AA 0 AA- 3 67% 33% A+ 2 50% 50% A 9 11% 34% 33% 22% A- 8 25% 24% 13% 38% BBB+ 9 11% 56% 22% 11% BBB 7 14% 29% 29% 14% 14% BBB- 2 50% 50% BB+ 3 33% 34% 33% BB 1 100% BB- 1 100% B+ 0 B 0 B- 0 CCC+ 0 CCC 0 CCC- 0 CC 0 C 0 Total 46 Insurance Companies - 3-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2014-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2007 AAA 0 AA+ 0 AA 1 100% AA- 0 A+ 7 14% 14% 29% 29% 14% A 8 25% 13% 13% 49% A- 6 33% 17% 50% BBB+ 2 50% 50% BBB 4 25% 25% 50% BBB- 7 14% 29% 14% 43% BB+ 7 14% 14% 29% 14% 14% 15% BB 0 BB- 0 B+ 0 B 1 100% B- 0 CCC+ 0 CCC 0 CCC- 0 CC 1 100% C 0 Total 44 Insurance Companies - 10-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2007-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2016 Insurance Companies - 1-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) (December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) A1+ A1 A2 A3 B A1+ 20 75% 20% 5% A1 33 6% 79% 6% 9% A2 10 20% 60% 10% 10% A3 3 100% B 1 100% C 0 Total 67 Other Outcomes during 12/31/2016-12/31/2017 (Percent) C Default Paid off Withdrawn (Other)
as of 12/31/2014 Insurance Companies - 3-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) A1+ 8 50% 50% A1 28 18% 60% 4% 18% A2 8 50% 12% 25% 13% A3 1 100% B 1 100% C 0 Total 46 (December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) A1+ A1 A2 A3 B Other Outcomes during 12/31/2014-12/31/2017 (Percent) C Default Paid off Withdrawn (Other)
Insurance Companies - 10-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) Egan-Jones does not have sufficient records of its assigned credit ratings in this class for the length of time necessary to produce a 10- year Transition/Default Matrix.
as of 12/31/2016 AAA 0 AA+ 15 100% AA 41 93% 5% 2% AA- 68 3% 76% 10% 4% 1% 6% A+ 113 9% 69% 12% 2% 1% 2% 1% 4% A 156 1% 8% 66% 13% 3% 2% 7% A- 141 8% 69% 12% 6% 1% 4% BBB+ 193 1% 10% 65% 11% 4% 1% 8% BBB 195 1% 3% 13% 62% 9% 2% 1% 1% 1% 7% BBB- 181 1% 4% 18% 52% 12% 2% 2% 1% 8% BB+ 142 1% 6% 8% 53% 17% 1% 1% 13% BB 157 1% 4% 6% 8% 49% 13% 4% 15% BB- 155 1% 6% 2% 14% 45% 14% 1% 17% B+ 106 1% 1% 3% 5% 5% 12% 41% 11% 2% 19% B 82 1% 1% 5% 15% 11% 46% 12% 2% 1% 1% 5% B- 62 2% 2% 3% 13% 11% 52% 6% 3% 8% CCC+ 20 5% 5% 5% 5% 20% 30% 5% 5% 5% 5% 10% CCC 25 4% 8% 12% 12% 40% 4% 4% 16% CCC- 4 50% 50% CC 7 43% 14% 29% 14% C 8 13% 13% 13% 25% 23% 13% Total 1871 Corporate Issuers - 1-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2016-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2014 AAA 1 100% AA+ 6 50% 17% 33% AA 22 36% 27% 9% 9% 9% 5% 5% AA- 40 8% 29% 33% 13% 8% 3% 3% 3% A+ 85 1% 8% 29% 18% 12% 9% 13% 1% 1% 8% A 104 1% 9% 28% 13% 11% 11% 3% 3% 4% 17% A- 119 1% 9% 38% 16% 11% 5% 3% 3% 1% 13% BBB+ 127 4% 13% 28% 19% 13% 4% 2% 1% 1% 15% BBB 121 2% 7% 16% 33% 12% 5% 7% 2% 2% 1% 1% 12% BBB- 96 2% 4% 9% 15% 15% 14% 7% 7% 3% 1% 1% 22% BB+ 105 1% 8% 14% 13% 21% 10% 10% 4% 1% 3% 1% 14% BB 69 4% 10% 6% 7% 22% 17% 9% 1% 1% 23% BB- 49 4% 6% 6% 6% 10% 8% 8% 14% 10% 2% 2% 2% 22% B+ 60 2% 7% 2% 3% 22% 16% 3% 10% 2% 3% 30% B 50 2% 4% 4% 4% 10% 6% 10% 16% 6% 2% 2% 12% 22% B- 39 3% 3% 8% 10% 15% 33% 5% 5% 5% 13% CCC+ 10 20% 20% 20% 40% CCC 21 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 12% 10% 5% 24% 24% CCC- 3 33% 34% 33% CC 6 17% 17% 17% 16% 33% C 6 33% 17% 50% Total 1139 Corporate Issuers - 3-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2014-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2007 AAA 0 AA+ 2 50% 50% AA 10 10% 10% 10% 40% 20% 10% AA- 12 17% 16% 17% 42% 8% A+ 24 13% 11% 21% 17% 4% 13% 21% A 76 3% 4% 7% 9% 17% 16% 12% 8% 4% 3% 1% 4% 1% 11% A- 75 1% 8% 7% 17% 7% 12% 3% 7% 1% 3% 1% 3% 1% 29% BBB+ 127 4% 8% 13% 15% 14% 5% 3% 5% 5% 2% 26% BBB 120 3% 4% 13% 18% 8% 5% 5% 1% 3% 2% 1% 37% BBB- 95 1% 4% 3% 8% 8% 12% 3% 6% 5% 3% 2% 1% 3% 41% BB+ 91 1% 3% 3% 10% 10% 7% 1% 4% 2% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 47% BB 78 1% 4% 5% 4% 5% 5% 3% 6% 6% 6% 1% 3% 51% BB- 82 4% 7% 2% 4% 4% 5% 6% 2% 4% 62% B+ 59 2% 2% 5% 2% 5% 3% 5% 5% 5% 3% 63% B 46 7% 4% 4% 2% 4% 3% 9% 2% 2% 4% 2% 57% B- 24 4% 13% 12% 4% 4% 17% 46% CCC+ 2 50% 50% CCC 11 9% 9% 9% 9% 18% 46% CCC- 0 CC 11 9% 9% 9% 9% 64% C 6 17% 67% 16% Total 951 Corporate Issuers - 10-Year Transition and Default Rates (Long-Term ) (December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) Other Outcomes during 12/31/2007-12/31/2017 (Percent) Paid AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB BB- B+ B B- CCC+ CCC CCC- CC C Default Withdrawn (Other) off
as of 12/31/2016 Corporate Issuers - 1-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) (December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) A1+ A1 A2 A3 B Other Outcomes during 12/31/2016-12/31/2017 (Percent) C Default Paid off Withdrawn (Other) A1+ 359 85% 12% 3% A1 663 4% 81% 8% 1% 6% A2 238 24% 56% 11% 1% 8% A3 233 6% 27% 45% 6% 16% B 179 2% 3% 29% 43% 8% 1% 14% C 65 2% 6% 26% 49% 5% 12% Total 1737
as of 12/31/2014 Corporate Issuers - 3-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) (December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2017) as of 12/31/2017 (Percent) A1+ A1 A2 A3 B Other Outcomes during 12/31/2014-12/31/2017 (Percent) C Default Paid off Withdrawn (Other) A1+ 261 56% 30% 3% 11% A1 453 6% 61% 12% 4% 1% 16% A2 173 1% 34% 26% 18% 5% 1% 15% A3 116 13% 11% 25% 14% 6% 3% 28% B 85 2% 7% 18% 33% 9% 13% 18% C 38 5% 3% 8% 13% 32% 13% 26% Total 1126
Corporate Issuers - 10-Year Transition and Default Rates (Short-Term ) Egan-Jones does not have sufficient records of its assigned credit ratings in this class for the length of time necessary to produce a 10- year Transition/Default Matrix.
The rating definitions and the definition of default are presented below. They are also publicly available at the following web address: https://www.eganjones.com/ public/ credit ratings.aspx Long-Term Definitions AAA An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Egan-Jones. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong. AA An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong. A An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higherrated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong. BBB An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. BB, B, CCC, CC, and C Obligations rated 'BB,' 'B,' 'CCC,' 'CC,' and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions. BB An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. B An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. CCC An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of
adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. cc An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. c A subordinated debt or preferred stock obligation rated 'C' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The 'C' rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed or similar action taken, but payments on this obligation are being continued. A 'C' also will be assigned to a preferred stock issue in arrears on dividends or sinking fund payments, but that is currently paying. D An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Egan-Jones believes that such payments will be made during such grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized. Plus(+) or minus(- ) The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus ( +) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories. NR This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Egan-Jones does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy. Short-Term (Commercial Paper) Definitions Egan-Jones views commercial paper and other short-term ratings to be of higher credit quality relative to an issuer's senior unsecured debt provided the issuer is of reasonably strong credit quality - generally investment grade. Holders of commercial paper and other short term obligations have the opportunity to exit their exposure fairly frequently compared to the traditional debt investor. The approach we use when rating commercial paper is to start with the issuer's senior unsecured debt rating assigned by EJR and adjust the rating for additional sources of credit support. Typical sources of credit support include cash and marketable securities and the market value of the company's shares; both provide potential sources for short-term liquidity. Ultimately, the rating assigned is based on our qualitative view of the issuer's prospective ability to pay its obligations on time and in full. A-1 A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Egan Jones. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation
is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign ( + ). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong. A-2 A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to t he adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory. A-3 A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. B A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. of 'B-1,' 'B-2,' and 'B-3' may be assigned to indicate finer distinctions within the 'B' category. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. c A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. D A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Egan-Jones believes that such payments will be made during such grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized. The rating history is publicly available at the following web address: https://www.egan-jones.com/17g-7 For other annual certification documents, please visit https: //www.egan-jones.com/public/annual certifications.aspx