Moody's withdraws Dun & Bradstreet Holdings ratings

Moody's withdraws Dun & Bradstreet Holdings ratings

Moody's Investors Service has announced the withdrawal of its credit ratings for Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB). This decision comes amidst a period of significant leadership changes and strategic shifts for the global provider of business decisioning data and analytics.

The withdrawal of Moody's ratings is a notable development for Dun & Bradstreet, which has long relied on these ratings to provide a measure of creditworthiness to its clients and investors. The company's financial health and stability are now being reassessed in the absence of Moody's ratings.

Dun & Bradstreet operates through two segments: North America and International. Its solutions support critical decision-making processes in finance, risk, compliance, and procurement departments worldwide. The company's sales and marketing solutions combine various data types to optimize sales strategies and improve CRM data quality.

On September 3, 2025, Dun & Bradstreet announced the appointment of Stephen Tulenko as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Tulenko joins from Moody's Corporation, where he served as President of Moody's Analytics. This appointment signifies a strategic move to drive innovation and AI solutions at Dun & Bradstreet, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. [2].

Tulenko's appointment comes at a critical juncture for Dun & Bradstreet, as it seeks to navigate the withdrawal of Moody's ratings and position itself for future growth. The new CEO has a distinguished 35-year career in the data and analytics industry, including a tenure at Moody's Analytics, where he drove significant results and energized teams.

The withdrawal of Moody's ratings underscores the importance of maintaining robust financial health and stability for companies like Dun & Bradstreet. As the company continues to evolve under new leadership, investors and financial professionals will closely monitor its performance and strategic initiatives.

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/dun-bradstreet-holdings-inc-nyse-dnb-dropped-from-s-p-tmi-index-ce7c50dfd981fe26
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250903fl64200/clearlake-backed-dun-bradstreet-announces-the-appointment-of-stephen-tulenko-as-chief-executive-officer