U.S.–based global provider of market opinions Survey Sampling International LLC has announced a merger with Research Now Group Inc. We are placing our ratings, including the 'B-' corporate credit rating, on Survey Sampling on CreditWatch with developing implications. The CreditWatch placement reflects the possibility that we could raise, affirm, or lower the ratings following our review of the transaction and its implication for the company's credit quality. We aim to resolve the CreditWatch placement over the next 90 days after we meet with the company and details of the merger are announced. On Oct. 13, 2017, S&P Global Ratings placed its ratings, including the 'B-' corporate credit rating, on Survey Sampling International LLC on CreditWatch with developing implications. The CreditWatch
