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Morningstar sells Commodity and Energy Data business for $52.4M, records $45.3M gain
Morningstar, Inc.
- Sold Commodity and Energy Data business to ZEMA Global Data Corp for $52.4M on September 30, 2024.
- Recorded a $45.3M gain on sale in Q3 2024; business was part of Data and Analytics segment but not a key product area.
- Divestiture expected to be slightly dilutive to Data and Analytics margins; revenue excluded from organic growth calc starting Q4 2024.
- Company believes it achieved a positive result and unlocked value for a non-core business; transaction multiple not disclosed.
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