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FactSet Completes Acquisition of CUSIP Global Services

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications and industry-leading services, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of CUSIP Global Services (CGS) from S&P Global Inc. for approximately $1.925 billion.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications and industry-leading services, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of CUSIP Global Services (CGS) from S&P Global Inc. for approximately $1.925 billion.
  • The acquisition was previously announced on December 27, 2021 and will significantly expand FactSets critical role in the global capital markets.
  • As part of FactSet, CGS will continue to carefully steward the CUSIP system in close partnership with the American Bankers Association.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

FactSet Schedules Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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The earnings call transcript will be available via FactSet CallStreet.

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  • The earnings call transcript will be available via FactSet CallStreet.
  • An audio replay of this conference will also be available until March 31, 2022, via the following telephone numbers: 855.859.2056 in the U.S. and 404.537.3406 internationally using passcode 2598814.
  • FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.
  • We give investment professionals the edge to outperform with informed insights, workflow solutions across the portfolio lifecycle, and industry-leading support from dedicated specialists.

FactSet and BlackRock Now Partnering to Offer Portware’s EMS Capabilities with Aladdin

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) today announced that they have entered into a multi-year partnership to integrate Portwares execution management system (EMS) capabilities with the Aladdin platform, BlackRocks end-to-end investment management and operations platform.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) today announced that they have entered into a multi-year partnership to integrate Portwares execution management system (EMS) capabilities with the Aladdin platform, BlackRocks end-to-end investment management and operations platform.
  • The turnkey integration of Portware with the Aladdin platform enables common clients to power their trading workflows using capabilities of both systems including data-driven trade automation and at-trade decision support across asset classes.
  • Our partnership with Portware reflects BlackRocks ongoing commitment to providing Aladdin clients with choice, flexibility, and access to efficient capabilities in their daily workflows, said Daniel Gourvitch, Managing Director, Global Head of Platform for Aladdin at BlackRock.
  • The new capabilities will become available on the Aladdin platform to mutual clients starting March 2022, with additional capabilities to be rolled out throughout 2022 and 2023.

FactSet Prices $1,000,000,000 of Senior Notes

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that it has priced a registered public offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.900% senior notes due 2027 and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.450% senior notes due 2032 (the Notes).

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that it has priced a registered public offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.900% senior notes due 2027 and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.450% senior notes due 2032 (the Notes).
  • BofA Securities, Inc. and PNC Capital Markets LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.
  • Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and FactSet assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

FactSet Announces Commencement of Senior Notes Offering

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) (NASDAQ: FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, announced today the commencement of an offering of a series of five-year senior notes and a series of ten-year senior notes (collectively, the Notes) pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) (NASDAQ: FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, announced today the commencement of an offering of a series of five-year senior notes and a series of ten-year senior notes (collectively, the Notes) pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
  • BofA Securities, Inc. and PNC Capital Markets LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.
  • Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and FactSet assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.
  • FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

ESG Asset Management Chooses FactSet as Preferred Vendor

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., and ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, announced that Zurich-based asset manager ESG Asset Management has selected FactSet for its portfolio performance attribution platform and order management system (OMS).

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  • NORWALK, Conn., and ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, announced that Zurich-based asset manager ESG Asset Management has selected FactSet for its portfolio performance attribution platform and order management system (OMS).
  • With FactSets solutions, ESG-AM can easily create highly customized attribution reports across ESG and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) ratings, sectors, and geographies.
  • Another key component of the FactSet implementation at ESG-AM was the addition of FactSets OMS, which allows the asset managers to simulate trades across multiple portfolios and perform pre-trade compliance checks.
  • Founded in 2021, the asset management company ESG-AM will focus on a concentrated range of products and services for sustainable investments, once its authorization as an asset manager becomes legally effective.

FactSet Announces 2022 Investor Day

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST.
  • FactSet will provide an in-depth look into the Companys strategy, industry dynamics, growth initiatives across workflow solutions, and financial outlook.
  • Investment professionals interested in attending the event virtually or in-person can request an invitation via FactSets Investor Day website .
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

FactSet Declares Dividend

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.82 per share.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.82 per share.
  • The cash dividend will be paid on March 17, 2022, to holders of record of FactSets common stock at the close of business on February 28, 2022.
  • FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.
  • We give investment professionals the edge to outperform with informed insights, workflow solutions across the portfolio lifecycle, and industry-leading support from dedicated specialists.

FactSet to Acquire CUSIP Global Services for $1.925 Billion

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Monday, December 27, 2021
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NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CUSIP Global Services (CGS) from S&P Global for $1.925 billion in cash. FactSet also expects to receive an estimated tax benefit of approximately $200 million as part of the transaction.1 The acquisition will significantly expand FactSet’s critical role in the global capital markets, advancing its open data strategy.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CUSIP Global Services (CGS) from S&P Global for $1.925 billion in cash.
  • CGS manages a database of 60 different data elements uniquely identifying more than 50 million global financial instruments.
  • As a result, CGS will continue to reliably serve the global securities market as it evolves and grows.
  • We are excited to welcome CGSs talented team to the FactSet family, said Phil Snow, CEO, FactSet.

MeiraGTx Announces Positive Preliminary Data from the AQUAx Phase 1 Clinical Trial of AAV-hAQP1 for the Treatment of Grade 2/3 Radiation-Induced Xerostomia

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Xerostomia has a number of causes, including radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and certain autoimmune diseases.

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  • Xerostomia has a number of causes, including radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and certain autoimmune diseases.
  • In the U.S., there are currently more than 170,000 patients with chronic grade 2/3 radiation-induced xerostomia, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 new grade 2/3 radiation-induced xerostomia patients a year in the U.S.
  • Primary endpoint of the trial is safety, with efficacy endpoints including patient reported measures of xerostomia symptoms.
  • Mark S. Chambers, Marshall Posner et al., Cevimeline for the Treatment of Postirradiation Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer, 2007.