COSTAR GROUP, INC. — fact timeline

COSTAR GROUP, INC. entered into Stock Purchase Agreement with Bora Holdings Group, L.P. and Bora, Inc. valued at $800 million (effective 2026-05-28).

“On May 28, 2026, CoStar Group, Inc. (“CoStar Group” or the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiary, CoStar Realty Information, Inc., a Delaware corporation, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Bora Holdings Group, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Seller”), and Bora, Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “Zonda”), to acquire Zonda, a leading provider of new home construction data, homebuilder software, and residential real estate marketplace solutions, for $800 million in cash at closing (the “Transaction”).”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $897 million, net income $3 million, EPS $0.01. Guidance reaffirmed.

“announced today that revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $897 million, up 23% over revenue of $732 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Net income was $3 million and earnings per diluted share was $0.01 for the first quarter of 2026”

Laura C. Kaplan resigned as Director at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“Effective as of April 6, 2025, each of Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta and Laura C. Kaplan tendered their resignations from the Board, all applicable Board committees and, for Mr. Klein, from his role as Chairman of the Board, effective as of the election of the New Independent Appointees.”

Christopher J. Nassetta resigned as Director at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“Effective as of April 6, 2025, each of Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta and Laura C. Kaplan tendered their resignations from the Board, all applicable Board committees and, for Mr. Klein, from his role as Chairman of the Board, effective as of the election of the New Independent Appointees.”

Michael R. Klein resigned as Director at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“Effective as of April 6, 2025, each of Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta and Laura C. Kaplan tendered their resignations from the Board, all applicable Board committees and, for Mr. Klein, from his role as Chairman of the Board, effective as of the election of the New Independent Appointees.”

Rachel C. Glaser was elected as Director at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“Effective as of April 6, 2025, the Board elected each of Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser to serve on the Board.”

John Berisford was elected as Director at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“Effective as of April 6, 2025, the Board elected each of Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser to serve on the Board.”

Christine M. McCarthy was elected as Director at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“Effective as of April 6, 2025, the Board elected each of Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser to serve on the Board.”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. completed an acquisition involving Matterport, Inc. for $2.75 in cash per share, without interest (closed 2025-02-28).

“5, CoStar Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CoStar Group”), completed the previously announced acquisition contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated as of April 21, 2024 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among CoStar Group, Matterport, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Matterport”), Matrix Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoStar Group (“Merger Sub I”), and Matrix Merger Sub II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoStar Group (“Merger Sub II”).”

Cynthia Eakin was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“On July 8, 2024, the Board of Directors of CoStar Group, Inc. (“CoStar” or the “Company”) appointed Cynthia Eakin as Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective immediately.”

Christian Lown was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“On June 18, 2024, CoStar Group, Inc. (“CoStar” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of Christian Lown as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective July 1, 2024.”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $656 million, net income $7 million, EPS $0.02. Guidance raised.

“CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, announced today that revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $656 million, up 12% over revenue of $584 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Net income was $7 million in the first quarter and net income per diluted share was $0.02 for the first quarter of 2024.”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization with Matterport, Inc. (effective 2024-04-21).

“On April 21, 2024, CoStar Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CoStar”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) with Matterport, Inc.”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. updated its the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 guidance (raised).

“On February 20, 2024, CoStar Group, Inc. (“CoStar” or the “Company”) announced its financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. The full text of the press release (the “Press Release”) issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.”

Scott Wheeler departed as Chief Financial Officer at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“On February 20, 2024, Scott Wheeler notified the Company of his intention to retire from his position as Chief Financial Officer.”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $625 million, net income $91 million, EPS 0.22. Guidance reaffirmed.

“CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, announced today that revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $625 million, up 12% over revenue of $557 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Net income was $91 million in the third quarter, an increase of 25% over the prior year.”

Angelique Brunner was appointed as Director at COSTAR GROUP, INC..

“On July 28, 2023, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of CoStar Group, Inc. ("CoStar" or the "Company") appointed Angelique Brunner to serve on its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2023.”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $606 million, net income $101 million. Guidance lowered.

“a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, announced today that revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 was $606 million, 13% over revenue of $536 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Net income was $101 million in the second quarter, an increase of 20% over prior year. “We achieved another”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“The stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets was not approved upon the following vote: Votes For 98,148,682 Votes Against 258,696,745 Abstentions 3,557,697 Broker Non-Votes 6,911,506”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes to approve executive compensation at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“The advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve executive compensation selected "1 year" upon the following vote: Votes for "1 year" 355,029,722 Votes for "2 years" 472,322 Votes for "3 years" 4,762,412 Abstentions 138,668 Broker Non-Votes 6,911,506”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“The advisory resolution to approve executive compensation was approved upon the following vote: Votes For 317,566,632 Votes Against 41,805,304 Abstentions 1,031,188 Broker Non-Votes 6,911,506”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“The appointment of Ernst & Young, LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was ratified upon the following vote: Votes For 358,241,307 Votes Against 9,009,176 Abstentions 64,147 Broker Non-Votes —”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“The following nominees were elected to our Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified: Michael R. Klein, Andrew C. Florance, Michael J. Glosserman, John W. Hill, Laura Cox Kaplan, Robert W. Musslewhite, Christopher J. Nassetta and Louise S. Sams.”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. reported the full year of 2023 results: revenue $2.465 billion to $2.48 billion, EPS $1.21 to $1.24. Guidance raised.

“The Company now expects revenue in the range of $2.465 billion to $2.48 billion for the full year of 2023, representing growth of approximately 13% to 14% for the year. The Company expects revenue for the second quarter of 2023 in the range of $603 million to $608 million, representing revenue growth of approximately 13% year-over-year at the midpoint of the range. The Company expects adjusted EBITDA in the range of $505 million to $520 million for the full year of 2023. For the second quarter of 2023, the Company expects adjusted EBITDA in the range of $118 million to $123 million. The Company is raising its full year 2023 non-GAAP net income per diluted share outlook to reflect higher expected rates of return on investments. The new outlook range for non-GAAP net income per diluted share is $1.21 to $1.24 based on 407 million shares, an increase of $0.15 per diluted share compared to the prior outlook. For the second quarter of 2023, the Company expects non-GAAP net income per dilute”

COSTAR GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $584 million, net income $87 million, EPS $0.21.

“WASHINGTON – April 25, 2023 - CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, announced today that revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was $584 million, an increase of 13% over revenue of $516 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Net income was $87 million and net income per diluted share was $0.21 for the first quarter of 2023.”