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S&P Global Ratings affirms BBB- rating and stable outlook for Marex Group plc; assigns first-time rating of BBB to Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI) and addresses recent short seller report

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Marex Group (NASDAQ:MRX) received key rating affirmations from S&P Global Ratings, maintaining its BBB- rating and stable outlook. Additionally, S&P assigned a first-time BBB rating to Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI), the company's US subsidiary.

S&P's analysis specifically addressed recent short-seller allegations, concluding they are unlikely to materially impact Marex's franchise. The ratings agency based its affirmation on Marex's robust performance and strong capitalization. The MCMI rating reflects its core status within Marex Group, while S&P also affirmed a BBB rating and stable outlook for Marex Financial.

Marex Group (NASDAQ:MRX) ha ricevuto importanti conferme di rating da S&P Global Ratings, mantenendo BBB- e un outlook stabile. Inoltre, S&P ha assegnato per la prima volta una rating BBB a Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI), la controllata statunitense del gruppo. L’analisi di S&P ha affrontato le recenti accuse degli short-seller, concludendo che è improbabile che incidano in modo sostanziale sulla franchigia Marex. L’agenzia di rating ha basato la conferma su una robusta performance e una forte capitalizzazione di Marex. La rating di MCMI riflette il suo status centrale all’interno del Marex Group, mentre S&P ha anche confermato una BBB rating e outlook stabile per Marex Financial.

Marex Group (NASDAQ:MRX) recibió importantes afirmaciones de calificación por parte de S&P Global Ratings, manteniendo su calificación BBB- y perspectiva estable. Además, S&P asignó por primera vez una calificación BBB a Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI), la filial estadounidense de la empresa.

El análisis de S&P abordó las recientes acusaciones de vendedores en corto, concluyendo que es poco probable que afecten de manera sustancial a la franquicia de Marex. La agencia de calificación basó la confirmación en la robusta actuación y la sólida capitalización de Marex. La calificación de MCMI refleja su estatus central dentro del Marex Group, mientras que S&P también confirmó una calificación BBB y perspectiva estable para Marex Financial.

Marex Group (NASDAQ:MRX)는 S&P Global Ratings로부터 주요 등급 확인을 받아 BBB- 및 안정적 전망을 유지했습니다. 또한 S&P는 Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI), 회사의 미국 자회사에 대해 처음으로 BBB 등급을 부여했습니다.

S&P의 분석은 최근의 단타성 매도 주장에 대해 다루었으며 Marex의 프랜차이즈에 실질적으로 영향을 미칠 가능성이 낮다고 결론지었습니다. 등급 기관은 Marex의 강한 실적과 탄탄한 자본력을 근거로 확인을 내렸습니다. MCMI 등급은 Marex Group 내 핵심 지위를 반영하며, S&P는 Marex Financial에도 BBB 등급 및 안정적 전망을 확정했습니다.

Groupe Marex (NASDAQ:MRX) a reçu des confirmations importantes de la part de S&P Global Ratings, conservant son rating BBB- et une perspective stable. De plus, S&P a attribué pour la première fois une note BBB à Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI), la filiale américaine de la société.

L’analyse de S&P a traité des récentes allégations des vendeurs à découvert, concluant qu’elles devraient peu influencer de manière significative la franchise Marex. L’agence de notation a fondé sa confirmation sur une performance robuste et une forte capitalisation de Marex. La note de MCMI reflète son statut central au sein du Marex Group, tandis que S&P a également confirmé une note BBB et une perspective stable pour Marex Financial.

Marex Group (NASDAQ:MRX) erhielt von S&P Global Ratings wichtige Rating-Bestätigungen und behält damit das BBB- Rating und ein stabiles Umfeld. Zusätzlich hat S&P Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI), die US-Tochter des Unternehmens, erstmals eine BBB-Bewertung zugewiesen.

S&Ps Analyse ging speziell auf jüngste Short-Seller-Vorwürfe ein und kam zu dem Schluss, dass sie voraussichtlich keinen substantiellen Einfluss auf Marexs Franchise haben werden. Die Rating-Agentur begründet die Bestätigung mit Marexs robuster Performance und starker Kapitalausstattung. Die MCMI-Bewertung spiegelt deren Kernstatus innerhalb der Marex Group wider, während S&P zudem eine BBB-Bewertung und stabile Aussicht für Marex Financial bestätigte.

مجموعة Marex (بورصة ناسداك: MRX) تلقت تأكيدات تصنيف رئيسية من S&P Global Ratings، مع الحفاظ على تصنيف BBB- وتوقع مستقر. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، منحت S&P لأول مرة تصنيف BBB لـ Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI)، الفرع الأمريكي للشركة.

ناقشت تحليلات S&P الادعاءات الأخيرة من قبل بائعي الأسهم القصيرة، وخلصت إلى أنها من غير المحتمل أن تؤثر بشكل ملموس على امتياز Marex. اعتمدت الوكالة التصنيفية في تأكيدها على أداء قوي ورأس مال قوي لـ Marex. يعكس تصنيف MCMI وضعها الأساسي داخل Marex Group، بينما أكدت S&P أيضًا تصنيف BBB وتوقع مستقر لـ Marex Financial.

Marex Group (NASDAQ:MRX) 收到了 S&P Global Ratings 的关键评级确认,维持其 BBB-及稳定展望。此外,S&P 为 Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI),该公司的美国子公司,首次授予 BBB 等级

S&P 的分析专门处理了最近的做空者指控,结论认为它们不太可能对 Marex 的特许经营产生实质性影响。评级机构基于 Marex 的 强劲业绩和充足资本 来确认评级。MCMI 的评级反映了其在 Marex Group 内的核心地位,而 S&P 还为 Marex Financial 确认了 BBB 评级和稳定展望

Positive
  • S&P affirmed BBB- rating and stable outlook despite short-seller allegations
  • New BBB rating assigned to US subsidiary MCMI, recognizing its core importance
  • S&P dismissed short-seller allegations as unlikely to have material impact
  • Company maintains robust performance and strong capitalization according to S&P
Negative
  • Existence of recent short-seller allegations against the company

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marex Group plc (“Marex”; NASDAQ: MRX), the diversified global financial services platform, today announced that S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Marex’s rating at BBB- and stable outlook, while assigning a first-time long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of BBB to its US-based subsidiary, Marex Capital Markets Inc. (“MCMI”).

S&P said that it had taken into consideration recent short-seller allegations in its ratings analysis, as well as the management’s response, and that its analysis of Marex remains the same and is unaffected. S&P said it expects the allegations are unlikely to have material impact on Marex’s franchise.

S&P stated that its affirmation of Marex’s overall rating was based on its robust performance and strong capitalisation. The new rating for MCMI reflects its status as core to Marex Group, representing the importance of this business to the performance of the overall Group. S&P also affirmed its BBB rating and stable outlook for Marex Financial.

Ian Lowitt, Chief Executive Officer of Marex, commented: “The affirmation of our overall rating validates our strategy of and success in building a resilient and strongly capitalised business. The addition of MCMI recognises the growth of Marex’s US operations and their significance to the Group. We are also pleased to note that S&P assessed the recent short seller report and dismissed the allegations.”

About Marex
Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities and financial markets. The Group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: Clearing, Agency and Execution, Market Making and Hedging and Investment Solutions. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The Group provides access to the world’s major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the Group has over 2,400 employees across Europe, Asia and the Americas. For more information visit www.marex.com.

Enquiries please contact:
Marex: Nicola Ratchford / Adam Strachan
+44 778 654 8889 / +1 914 200 2508
nratchford@marex.com / astrachan@marex.com

FTI Consulting US / UK
+1 716 525 7239 / +44 7976870961
marex@fticonsulting.com


FAQ

What rating did S&P Global assign to Marex Group (NASDAQ:MRX) in September 2025?

S&P Global Ratings affirmed Marex Group's BBB- rating with a stable outlook.

How did S&P respond to the short-seller allegations against Marex?

S&P analyzed the allegations and management's response, concluding they are unlikely to have material impact on Marex's franchise.

What rating did Marex Capital Markets Inc. (MCMI) receive from S&P?

MCMI received a first-time BBB rating, reflecting its core status within Marex Group.

Why did S&P affirm Marex Group's rating in 2025?

S&P based its rating affirmation on Marex's robust performance and strong capitalization.
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