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Signature Bank, SolarEdge Technologies and FactSet Research Systems Set to Join S&P 500; Others to Join S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600

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Saturday, December 4, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following index changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 to ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following index changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 to ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range.
  • The changes will be effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, December 20, 2021 to coincide with the quarterly rebalance:
    S&P MidCap 400 constituents Signature Bank (NASD: SBNY), SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASD: SEDG) and FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) will move to the S&P 500, replacing S&P 500 constituents Leggett & Platt Inc. (NYSE: LEG), Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI) and The Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU), all of which will move to the S&P MidCap 400.
  • S&P SmallCap 600 constituents Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M), Vicor Corp. (NASD: VICR) and Power Integrations Inc. (NASD: POWI) will move to the S&P MidCap 400, replacing S&P MidCap 400 constituents Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. (NYSE: TR), Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (NYSE: TDS), and Nektar Therapeutics (NASD: NKTR), all of which will move to the S&P SmallCap 600.
  • Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

FactSet Launches New Fixed Income Trading Capabilities

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

With the introduction of fixed income trading, it is now able to help clients trade more efficiently across more asset classes.

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  • With the introduction of fixed income trading, it is now able to help clients trade more efficiently across more asset classes.
  • He added, We worked with FactSet to develop strong fixed income trading capabilities which, when integrated with our internal decision-intelligence system, enable our teams to make fast, informed decisions, capture data, as well as track trade performance.
  • Given liquidity constraints and reporting mandates, fixed income has lagged in adopting the trading technologies prevalent among other asset classes, creating a clear opportunity for improvement within the trading ecosystem, said Rob Robie, EVP and Global Head of Analytics and Trading, FactSet.
  • The introduction of fixed income trading capabilities to FactSet differentiates our world-class, multi-asset class platform and will help our clients seamlessly surface new insights and trade across asset classes with greater speed and efficiency.

FactSet Joins AWS Data Exchange

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

This data will be made available on AWS Data Exchange using Amazon Redshift Data Sharing , which allows clients to securely and easily share live data across Amazon Redshift clusters.

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  • This data will be made available on AWS Data Exchange using Amazon Redshift Data Sharing , which allows clients to securely and easily share live data across Amazon Redshift clusters.
  • We are excited that FactSet is making its content available to clients via cloud data sharing services like AWS Data Exchange, said John Chappell, Managing Director and Global Head of Market Data, Goldman Sachs.
  • "FactSet is delighted to offer its data and solutions on AWS Data Exchange, said Jonathan Reeve, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Content and Technology Solutions, FactSet.
  • We launched AWS Data Exchange to help customers easily find, subscribe to, and use third-party data in the cloud, said Samantha Gibson, WW Industries Lead for AWS Data Exchange, AWS.

FactSet Schedules First Quarter 2022 Earnings Call

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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 December 28, 2021 via the following telephone numbers: 855.859.2056 in the U.S. and 404.537.3406 internationally using passcode 1069960.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 160,000 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 Participate in Credit Suisse’s 25th Annual Technology Conference

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that it will participate in Credit Suisses Annual Technology Conference at The Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that it will participate in Credit Suisses Annual Technology Conference at The Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
  • Phil Snow, Chief Executive Officer, and Linda Huber, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 9:30 a.m. MST, 11:30 am EST.
  • The Company will also host investor meetings at the conference.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 160,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

FactSet Launches Dedicated Content Offering for the Technology, Media, and Telecom Sector

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

FactSets deep sector TMT launch includes content from leading companies, including Insider Intelligence, Nash Information Services, Nielsen, and Variety Business Intelligence, that have been integrated into FactSets data platform, including the FactSet Workstation.

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  • FactSets deep sector TMT launch includes content from leading companies, including Insider Intelligence, Nash Information Services, Nielsen, and Variety Business Intelligence, that have been integrated into FactSets data platform, including the FactSet Workstation.
  • The content sets span television ratings, movie box office, advertising spending, and media asset ownership and offer deep insights across the entire TMT landscape.
  • We see high demand for granular data in the TMT sector as global media firms continue to be impacted by accelerations in digital technology, said John Costigan, Chief Content Officer, FactSet.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 160,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

FactSet appoints Kendra Brown Head of Investor Relations

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Monday, November 15, 2021

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, announced today that it has appointed Kendra Brown Senior Vice President, Investor Relations.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, announced today that it has appointed Kendra Brown Senior Vice President, Investor Relations.
  • I want to thank Rima for her contributions to FactSet, said Linda Huber, Chief Financial Officer, FactSet.
  • During her tenure, she established a global investor relations program, grew our investor base, expanded our sell-side coverage, and implemented an effective media relations strategy, contributing greatly to FactSets valuation and success.
  • Kendra Brown is currently Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at FactSet.

FactSet Declares Dividend

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 03, 2021 (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., Nov. 03, 2021 (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 December 16, 2021, to holders of record of FactSets common stock at the close of business on November 30, 2021.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 160,000 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 Acquires Cobalt Software, Inc.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

There is a growing need for a complete workflow solution for general partners that connects differentiated data with sophisticated tracking and portfolio reporting.

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  • There is a growing need for a complete workflow solution for general partners that connects differentiated data with sophisticated tracking and portfolio reporting.
  • Integrating Cobalts offering into FactSet allows us to meet that need while adding proprietary fund performance content to our private markets data universe.
  • FactSet and Cobalt share an unparalleled commitment to public service and we are delighted to be joining forces, said Jason Weinstein, CEO, Cobalt.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 160,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

Barron's 400 ETF Rebalance Expands Exposure To Cyclical Sectors While Cutting Back On Technology

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Monday, October 11, 2021

Following the new stock selection, B400 replaced 175, or 43.8%, of its constituents, slightly above its historical average turnover of 42.2%.

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  • Following the new stock selection, B400 replaced 175, or 43.8%, of its constituents, slightly above its historical average turnover of 42.2%.
  • It also puts it two stocks below its historical count of 70 selections per rebalance period.
  • This increase is a function of B400's design, which selects the 400 highest scoring companies listed on U.S. exchanges, every six months.
  • For standardized performance of the fund and other important information about the Barron's 400 ETF (BFOR), please click here to visit http://www.barrons400 etf.com.