FactSet to acquire CUSIP Global Services from S&P Global for $1.925B cash

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC

Purchase price of $1.925B in cash for S&P Global's CUSIP Global Services division.
Estimated tax benefit of ~$200M from step-up in tax basis over 15 years.
CGS generates ~$175M annual revenue with mid- to high-single-digit growth; accretive to FactSet's adjusted EPS and margins in year one.
Subject to regulatory approvals and closing of S&P Global / IHS Markit merger; expected to close in Q1 2022.
FactSet secured up to $2.5B in committed financing, including a $500M revolver.

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