One or more of the Credit Ratings referenced within this article was assigned by deviating from S&P Global Ratings' published Criteria. We have raised our ratings on Kommunalkredit Austria (KA) AG's public sector covered bond program and all related issuances to 'AA-' from 'A+'. The upgrade follows a decrease in the cover pool's exposure to swaps without an S&P Global Ratings replacement framework. Our outlook on the covered bond ratings is stable, reflecting the stable outlook on Kommunalkredit Austria AG's issuer credit rating. FRANKFURT (S&P Global Ratings) March 13, 2025--S&P Global Ratings today raised its ratings to 'AA-' from 'A+' on Kommunalkredit Austria AG's public sector covered bond program and all related issuances. One or more of the credit ratings