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closed 3/2/2015 via Capital IQ
ALM Media Properties, LLC, acquired Summit Professional Networks
synopsis: ALM has acquired Summit Professional Networks, the publisher of Investment Advisor and several prominent insurance and legal publications including National Underwriter and InsideCounsel. The deal also includes Judy Diamond Associates, a market-leading provider of prospecting tools and data within the benefits industry.
buyer parent:
Wasserstein & Co., LP
buyer: ALM Media Properties, LLC
target: Summit Professional Networks
buyer: ALM Media Properties, LLC
ALM is a global leader in specialized industry news and information. Trusted reporting delivered through innovative technology is the hallmark of ALM's media properties, which include Law.com, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The National Law Journal and The New York Law Journal. "
target parent:
EOS Partners, L.P.
target: Summit Professional Networks
Summit Professional Networks provides face-to-face and digital events, websites, mobile sites and apps, online information services, and magazines giving professionals multi-platform access to their critical resources.
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closed 2/16/2016 via BNC Analysis
TowerBrook Capital Partners, L.P., acquired InfoPro Digital
synopsis: French private equity firm Apax Partners, along with Infopro’s management team, sold the majority interest in the company. France-based Infopro Digital works across several sectors including, construction, automotive, manufacturing, insurance and finance, retailing, tourism and local authorities.
buyer:
TowerBrook Capital Partners, L.P.
target: InfoPro Digital
TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. is an investment management firm with approximately $4.5 billion of capital under management. With offices in New York, London and San Francisco, the firm focuses on making investments in North American and European companies. "
target parent:
Apax Partners
target: InfoPro Digital
Infopro Digital is a leading French business information group. The group covers five key segments of the economy: car manufacturing, insurance and finance, retailing and tourism.
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closed 7/2/2012 via GlobeNewswire
FactSet Research Systems Inc., acquired StreetAccount LLC
synopsis: FactSet Research Systems Inc., a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community, has acquired StreetAccount LLC. Known for its timely and informative news summaries, StreetAccount provides investment professionals with an efficient method for managing news flow.
buyer:
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
(FDS:$1,494.11)
FactSet Research Systems Inc. combines integrated financial information, analytical applications, and client service to enhance the workflow and productivity of the global investment community. The company conducts operations along with its affiliates from more than twenty-six locations worldwide. "
target:
StreetAccount LLC
Founded in 2003, StreetAccount was created in order to provide distilled and crucial market moving information for buy-side and sell-side institutions. The founding partners have created a unique service that users consider to be a critical element of their daily workflow.
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closed 3/22/2012 via BNC Analysis
Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting, acquired BizActions
synopsis: The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has acquired BizActions, expanding the company’s marketing services. BizActions is one of the largest digital newsletter and Web marketing providers for accounting firms in North America.
buyer parent:
Thomson Reuters
buyer: Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting
buyer: Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting
Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting is the leading provider of technology and information solutions, as well as integrated tax compliance software and services to accounting, tax and corporate finance professionals in accounting firms, corporations, law firms and government. "
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BizActions
BizActions provides professional service firms with customized, content-rich email newsletters and a host of other helpful SaaS applications to improve communication efforts with clients, prospects, partners, and team members.
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closed 11/9/2015 via PR Newswire
NMG Consulting, acquired Flaspohler Research Group
synopsis: Specialist financial services consultancy NMG Consulting has acquired US-based Flaspohler Research Group, a company that has conducted surveys in 95 countries and a dozen languages. The company offers unique expertise in B2B, and is widely recognized for its work in Insurance and Reinsurance.
buyer:
NMG Consulting
NMG Consulting is the leading multinational consultancy focusing solely on investments, insurance and reinsurance markets. NMG’s vertically integrated model – consulting backed by ‘information advantage’ from proprietary research – differentiates them from the competition. "
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Flaspohler Research Group
Flaspohler Research Group, Inc. was founded in 1983 and has conducted surveys in 95 countries and a dozen languages. The company offers unique expertise in B2B, and is widely recognized for its work in Insurance and Reinsurance.
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closed 2/8/2017 via PE Hub
Brook Venture Partners, Eagle Private Capital, LLC, Resolute Capital Partners, acquired Cole Information
synopsis: Brook Venture Partners, Resolute Capital Partners and Eagle Private Capital have acquired Cole Information Services, a provider of customer acquisition solutions. The seller was MCM Capital Partners. Cole offers a suite of subscription-based lead generation online platforms to small businesses in the real estate/insurance industries, among others.
buyer:
Brook Venture Partners
buyer: Eagle Private Capital, LLC
buyer: Resolute Capital Partners
target: Cole Information
buyer: Eagle Private Capital, LLC
buyer: Resolute Capital Partners
Brook Venture Partners, Resolute Capital Partners and Eagle Private Capital are investment companies. Brook invests in the IT and Healthcare IT sectors. Resolute Capital Partners is a provider of mezzanine debt. Eagle Private Capital makes mezzanine and private equity investments. "
target parent:
MCM Capital Partners, L.P.
target: Cole Information
Cole Information offers a suite of subscription-based lead generation online platforms to small businesses in the real estate, insurance, and homes services industries, among others. The company has decades of vertical market expertise and is focused on delivering actionable, hyperlocal sales leads.
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closed 11/8/2006 via Company Press Release
Open Solutions Inc., acquired Raddon Financial Group
synopsis: Open Solutions Inc., a provider of integrated enabling technologies for financial service providers in the United States, Canada and other international markets, announced it has acquired Lombard, IL-based Raddon Financial Group, Inc. RFG provides innovative CRM, research data, insightful analysis, strategic counsel and marketing solutions.
buyer parent:
Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Open Solutions Inc.
buyer: Open Solutions Inc.
Open Solutions Inc. offers a fully featured strategic product platform that integrates core data processing applications, built on a single centralized Oracle relational database, with Internet banking, cash management, electronic commerce and lending management solutions. "
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Raddon Financial Group
Raddon Financial Group provides financial industry decision-makers with objective data gained through RFG’s innovative research techniques and unique database resources.RFG provides strategic guidance and tactical solutions to meet the challenges of the continually changing financial services arena.
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closed 3/1/2006 via PR Newswire
First Advantage Corporation, acquired National Data Verification Service
synopsis: First Advantage Corporation, a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of the assets of National Data Verification Service, a New England-based employment screening company owned by Chex Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of eFunds Corporation.
buyer parent:
The First American Corporation
buyer: First Advantage Corporation
target: National Data Verification Service
buyer: First Advantage Corporation
First Advantage Corporation is a leading provider of information services, providing single-source solutions for the screening, certification, and risk mitigation needs of corporations and consumers across the nation. "
target parent:
eFunds Corporation
target: National Data Verification Service
Founded in 1969, National Data Verification Service serves the pre-employment screening needs of hundreds of regional companies from its Rockland, Mass. offices.
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closed 11/7/2011 via BNC Analysis
Market Probe, acquired Richard Day Research Inc.
synopsis: Market Probe has announced the acquisition of Richard Day Research Inc. (RDR), a specialist in financial services and pharmaceutical research based in Evanston, IL. RDR employs a range of methods from quantitative surveys of clients and prospects, to internal analyses of customer databases.
buyer:
Market Probe
Market Probe is a global market research firm providing full-service strategic guidance and business solutions to major international companies. It specializes in customer satisfaction, employee and brand stakeholder marketing research, with in-house facilities for field services by Web and phone. "
target:
Richard Day Research Inc.
Richard Day Research Inc. is a specialist in financial services and pharmaceutical research based in Evanston, IL. Its specialties include advanced analytics, brand support, data collection, general public surveys, marketing effectiveness & win/loss, qualitative research, and more.
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closed 10/14/2009 via BusinessWire
Corporate Executive Board, acquired The Tower Group
synopsis: The Corporate Executive Board has announced the acquisition of TowerGroup, a leading financial services industry research and advisory firm. The combined organization will deepen the Corporate Executive Board’s financial services footprint in several of its target domain areas – most notably in technology and sales and marketing.
buyer:
Corporate Executive Board
(CEB:$938.58)
target: The Tower Group
The Corporate Executive Board is the premier, network-based knowledge resource, providing the world's leading executives with the authoritative and timely guidance needed to excel in their roles, take decisive action and improve company performance. "
target parent:
MasterCard Incorporated
target: The Tower Group
TowerGroup is the leading research and advisory services firm focused exclusively on the financial services industry. TowerGroup brings many of the world’s leading financial institutions a deeper understanding of the business and technology issues impacting their organizations.
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closed 10/4/2006 via BusinessWire
Lightspeed Research, purchased Forrester’s Ultimate Consumer Panel business from Forrester Research Inc.
synopsis: Lightspeed Research, a global interactive solutions provider to the marketing research industry, and Forrester Research, Inc., an independent technology and marketing research firm, announced that Lightspeed has acquired Forrester’s Ultimate Consumer Panel business.
buyer parent:
WPP Group, plc
buyer: Lightspeed Research
buyer: Lightspeed Research
Lightspeed Research, WPP Company, provides rapid, reliable market research solutions through global online panels. Through its network of proprietary panels and accredited panel partners, Lightspeed Research provides access to household members across 34 countries around the world. "
seller:
Forrester Research Inc.
(FORR:$349.37)
Forrester Research identifies and analyzes trends in emerging technology and their impact on business. Forrester's WholeView(TM) Research, Strategic Services, and Events help $1 billion-plus clients understand how technology change affects their customers, strategy, and technology investment.
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announced 6/17/2016 via BusinessWire
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., will acquire MERSCORP Holdings, Inc.
synopsis: MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. and Intercontinental Exchange announced that ICE will acquire a majority equity position in MERSCORP Holdings, Inc., owner of Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc. The MERS system is the only national database to provide free public access to servicer information and registered home mortgages.
buyer:
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
(ICE:$5,588.00)
Intercontinental Exchange operates the leading network of global futures, equity and equity options exchanges, as well as global clearing and data services across financial and commodity markets. ICE’s futures exchanges and clearing houses serve global commodity and financial markets. "
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MERSCORP Holdings, Inc.
MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. is a privately held corporation that owns and manages the MERS System. The MERS system is the only national database to provide free public access to servicer information and registered home mortgages.
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closed 1/28/2004 via BusinessWire
Capco, acquired Iverson Financial Systems, Inc.
synopsis: Capco, a global financial services and technology solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of Iverson Financial Systems, Inc. (Iverson), a leading provider of data management services for the financial services industry.
buyer parent:
Symphony Technology Group
buyer: Capco
buyer: Capco
Capco is a leading global provider of integrated transformation services and solutions designed specifically for the financial services industry. "
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Iverson Financial Systems, Inc.
Iverson Financial Systems, Inc. provides unparalleled market data management services for Wall Street's most demanding investment applications. The financial industry's largest, best-known companies - including 8 of the top 10 securities firms - rely on Iverson's highly reliable, timely data servic
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closed 3/25/2020 via BNC Analysis
Shard Media Group, acquired Financial Services Expo
synopsis: Shard Media Group (SMG), the parent company of Credit Strategy, has acquired event company Financial Services Expo (FSE). FSE is aimed at mortgage intermediaries, financial advisers, and anybody looking to expand their product knowledge or boost their business.
buyer:
Shard Media Group
Shard Media Group (SMG) have launched, acquired and developed brands of all kinds, from events to print publishing and digital media, and have served a wide range of specialist B2B and B2C communities. "
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Financial Services Expo
Financial Services Expo is the modern, forward-thinking answer to industry events. FSE is aimed at mortgage intermediaries, financial advisers, and anybody looking to expand their product knowledge or boost their business.
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announced 10/8/2014 via Company Press Release
TheStreet, Inc., will acquire BoardEx
synopsis: TheStreet acquired Management Diagnostics, developer of a relationship capital management service used by law firms, investment banks and consultancies. Management Diagnostics' main product is BoardEx, a proprietary people database used by institutions to "leverage their relationships and facilitate business and corporate development initiative.
buyer:
TheStreet, Inc.
(TST:$53.11)
TheStreet, Inc. is a leading digital financial media company that distributes its content through online, social media, tablet and mobile channels. The Company's network of brands includes: TheStreet, RealMoney, RealMoney Pro, Stockpickr, Action Alerts PLUS, Options Profits, and more. "
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BoardEx
Management Diagnostics' main product is BoardEx, a proprietary people database used by institutions to "leverage their relationships and facilitate business and corporate development initiatives.
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closed 3/4/2013 via Wall Street Journal
Wilmington Group plc, acquired Inese
synopsis: Wilmington Group plc, the provider of Information, Compliance and Education to professional markets announced the acquisition of the trading assets of Inese, the leading provider of information and events to the insurance industry in Spain, from Reed Business Information for a net consideration of EUR1.4m in cash.
buyer:
Wilmington Group plc
(LSE:WIL:$162.62)
target: Inese
Wilmington Group plc is a dynamic and expanding company providing information and training to professional business markets. Their businesses enable professionals and their organizations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. "
target parent:
Reed Elsevier
target: Inese
Inese is the leading provider of Spanish language subscription based publications, online services for the Spanish Insurance Industry along with a number of annual events including the leading industry congress; "Insurance Week".
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closed 9/3/2003 via
synopsis: Dow Jones & Company (NYSE: DJ), publisher of the world's most vital business and financial news, announced today it has acquired Technologic Partners, a closely held publications and events firm for the venture capital and technology industries.
buyer:
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
(:$1,769.69)
Dow Jones & Company is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Its Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. "
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closed 2/9/2010 via PR Newswire
Morningstar, Inc., acquired footnoted.org
synopsis: Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment research, announced it has acquired the Footnoted business of Financial Fineprint Inc. The acquisition includes the Footnoted.org website and the Footnoted Pro service. The site takes a closer look at the things that companies try to bury in their routine SEC filings.
buyer:
Morningstar, Inc.
(MORN:$1,244.10)
Morningstar provides data on more than 300,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 4 million equities, indexes, futures, options, and commodities, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. "
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footnoted.org
footnoted.org was launched in August 2003 to coincide with the publication of the book, Financial Fine Print. Each day, the site takes a closer look at the things that companies try to bury in their routine SEC filings.
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closed 5/25/2016 via BusinessWire
Discovery Data, acquired Meridian-IQ
synopsis: Discovery Data, the leading provider of data on retail financial services industry firms and professionals, acquired Meridian-IQ, a provider of online databases and advisor market information.
buyer parent:
Bregal Investments
buyer: Discovery Data
buyer: Discovery Data
Discovery Data, Inc. provides the financial services industry with access to all broker-dealers and registered investment advisors, over 680,000 reps, 2,300 trust companies, and 1.8 million insurance agents via a cloud-based system with in-depth firm and professional profiles. "
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Meridian-IQ
Meridian-IQ is a database of Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) on the market. It has hundreds of data points on every RIA in the industry with unique and actionable information that no other firm possesses.
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announced 1/29/2003 via
London Stock Exchange PLC, will acquire Proquote Ltd
synopsis: London Stock Exchange PLC agreed to acquire Proquote Ltd, Cheshire-based provider of on-line financial information services, for up to $35.96 mil. The consideration consisted of $20.6 mil in cash, plus up to $15.37 mil in profit-related payments
buyer:
London Stock Exchange PLC
(LSE:LSE:$3,186.38)
London Stock Exchange Group is Europe's leading diversified exchange business, incorporating Borsa Italiana and London Stock Exchange. With over 500 member firms and more than 3,000 companies quoted across its markets, the Group operates the largest and most liquid equity marketplace in Europe. "
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Proquote Ltd
Provide on-line security and commodity information retrieval services Proquote is the first mass market product licensed to deliver comprehensive London Stock Exchange market information via a public network, enabling it to offer an unparalleled on-line service to private and professional investors
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Ticker: TRI
Thomson Reuters
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$5,921.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,321.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,088.00
Net Income ($mm)
$1,599.00
Employees
24400
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Ticker: LSE:ERM
Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$447.78
EBITDA ($mm)
$89.64
EBIT ($mm)
$51.16
Net Income ($mm)
$41.38
Employees
2167
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Ticker: ASX:GMX
Chant West Holdings Limited
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$6.18
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.25
EBIT ($mm)
$0.00
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Employees
0
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Ticker: NasdaqGS:VRSK
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$2,748.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,226.90
EBIT ($mm)
$976.60
Net Income ($mm)
$668.70
Employees
9180
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Ticker: XTRA:G6P
Going Public Media
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$2.97
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.21
EBIT ($mm)
$0.09
Net Income ($mm)
$0.14
Employees
23
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JAG Media Holdings, Inc.
year
2006
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$0.17
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EBIT ($mm)
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0
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Ticker: TSE:4436
Minkabu The Infonoid
year
2017
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$14.21
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$0.71
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0
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Ticker: CPSE:EI
Euroinvestor A/S
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$9.89
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.12
EBIT ($mm)
$1.90
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0
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Ticker: MCO
Moody's Corporation
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2020
rev ($mm)
$5,314.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,691.00
EBIT ($mm)
$2,478.00
Net Income ($mm)
$1,824.00
Employees
11397
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Ticker: JRJC
China Finance Online Co.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$92.55
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.02
EBIT ($mm)
$8.19
Net Income ($mm)
$16.09
Employees
1500
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Ticker: NasdaqGM:COGT
Cogint, Inc.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$210.16
EBITDA ($mm)
($14.55)
EBIT ($mm)
($28.45)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
200
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Ticker: FDS
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,494.11
EBITDA ($mm)
$497.27
EBIT ($mm)
$439.66
Net Income ($mm)
$372.94
Employees
10484
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Ticker: MSCI
MSCI Inc.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,476.56
EBITDA ($mm)
$767.41
EBIT ($mm)
$709.17
Net Income ($mm)
$579.85
Employees
3266
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Ticker: AIM:AFN
ADVFN PLC
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$15.81
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.18)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.52)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
43
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Ticker: MORN
Morningstar, Inc.
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2020
rev ($mm)
$1,244.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$251.90
EBIT ($mm)
$184.60
Net Income ($mm)
$142.70
Employees
6896
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