New York, October 25, 2022 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has upgraded to Aa2 from Aa3 the enhanced ratings of the Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank) trusts referenced below. Moody's reviewed the ratings of the Custodial Receipts (the Receipts) following Moody's rating action of the letter of credit (LOC) provider, Deutsche Bank AG, on October 12, 2022. At such time Moody's upgraded Deutsche Bank AG's long-term Counterparty Risk Assessment to A1(cr) from A2(cr). For more information on such rating action please see the press release published on such date.
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1004
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1005
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1007
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1021
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1026
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2017-XF2492
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2017-XM0186
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XG0224
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XG0260
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XM0753
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XM0756
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2021-XF1126
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2021-XL0189
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1139
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1149
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1150
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1151
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0396
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0402
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0404
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0406
Custodial Receipts (Deutsche Bank), Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XL0245
RATINGS RATIONALE
The Custodial Receipts continue to be based upon joint default analysis (JDA), which reflects Moody's approach to rating jointly supported transactions. The JDA ratings are based on the long-term CR Assessment of the Bank, as provider of the LOC, the underlying rating of the applicable bonds, and the structure and legal protections of the transaction which provide for timely payment of debt service to the Custodial Receipts holders. Moody's underlying ratings on the applicable bonds are referenced below.
Underlying bond rating A2 for Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1007, Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1021, Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1026, Custodial Receipts, Series 2021-XF1126, Custodial Receipts, Series 2021-XL0189, Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1149, Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1150, Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1151, Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0396, Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0402 and Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0406
Underlying bond rating A3 for Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1004, Custodial Receipts, Series 2015-XF1005, Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XG0224, Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XG0260 and Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XF1139
Underlying bond rating Baa1 for Custodial Receipts, Series 2017-XM0186
Underlying bond rating Baa2 for Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XG0404 and Custodial Receipts, Series 2022-XL0245
Underlying bond rating Baa3 for Custodial Receipts, Series 2017-XF2492, Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XM0753 and Custodial Receipts, Series 2019-XM0756
Since a payment default on the Custodial Receipts would occur only if both the Bank and the obligor of the applicable bonds default on bond principal and interest payment dates, Moody's has assigned the rating based upon the joint probability of default by both parties. In determining the joint probability of default, Moody's considers the level of default dependence between the support provider and the applicable obligor. In this case, Moody's has determined that there is a low level of default dependence between the Bank and the applicable obligor which results in a long-term JDA rating of Aa2 on the Custodial Receipts.
FACTORS THAT COULD LEAD TO AN UPGRADE OF THE RATINGS
Moody's upgrades either the long-term CR Assessment of the Bank or the long-term underlying rating of the applicable bonds.
FACTORS THAT COULD LEAD TO A DOWNGRADE OF THE RATINGS
Moody's downgrades either the long-term CR Assessment of the Bank or the long-term underlying rating of the applicable bonds.
Moody's determines that the default dependence between the obligor of the applicable bonds and the Bank increased.
The principal methodology used in these ratings was Tender Option Bonds and Related Instruments published in February 2018 and available at https://ratings.moodys.com/api/rmc-documents/63933. An additional methodology used in these ratings was Guarantees, Letters of Credit and Other Forms of Credit Substitution Methodology published in July 2022 and available at https://ratings.moodys.com/api/rmc-documents/386295. Alternatively, please see the Rating Methodologies page on https://ratings.moodys.com for a copy of these methodologies.
REGULATORY DISCLOSURES
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For any affected securities or rated entities receiving direct credit support from the primary entity(ies) of this credit rating action, and whose ratings may change as a result of this credit rating action, the associated regulatory disclosures will be those of the guarantor entity. Exceptions to this approach exist for the following disclosures, if applicable to jurisdiction: Ancillary Services, Disclosure to rated entity, Disclosure from rated entity.
Regulatory disclosures contained in this press release apply to the credit rating and, if applicable, the related rating outlook or rating review.
Moody's general principles for assessing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in our credit analysis can be found at https://ratings.moodys.com/documents/PBC_1288235.
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