EXHIBIT A
 
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
We, the signatories of the statement on Schedule 13G to which this Joint Filing Agreement is attached, hereby agree that such statement is, and any amendments thereto filed by any of us will be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Dated: August 14, 2026
 
     
  HBM IV, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Bruce Legorburu
  Name: Bruce Legorburu
  Title: Executive Vice President
     
  FITCH GROUP, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Bruce Legorburu
  Name: Bruce Legorburu
  Title: Executive Vice President
     
  HEARST RATINGS II, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Name: Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Title: Vice President
     
  HEARST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Name: Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  HEARST HOLDINGS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Name: Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  THE HEARST CORPORATION
     
  By: /s/ Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Name: Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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THE HEARST FAMILY TRUST
     
  By: /s/ Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Name: Mitchell I. Scherzer
  Title: Trustee