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MSCI Inc. provides indexes, portfolio and risk analytics, sustainability and climate data, and private-assets data for asset managers, asset owners, hedge funds, banks, insurers, wealth managers, corporates, and other market participants. News about MSCI commonly covers financial results, recurring subscription and asset-based fee trends, analytics product growth, and investor-conference communications.
Company updates also center on MSCI Equity Index reviews, market-classification decisions, index licensing and intellectual-property notices, and partnerships that extend MSCI index universes into wealth-management or custom-index platforms. Acquisition news has addressed added private-markets pricing and valuation data, as well as expanded calculation capabilities for multi-asset, alternative, commodities, cryptocurrency, currency, fixed-income, and derivatives-linked indexes.
MSCI has enhanced its ESG transparency by making data on the Implied Temperature Rise of over 2,900 companies publicly available. This initiative aims to support investors in understanding companies' climate commitments, aligning with global climate goals ahead of the COP26 conference. The metric evaluates how closely companies' emissions targets correspond with international temperature objectives, such as the 2°C and 1.5°C targets from the Paris Agreement. Investors can access this vital information to navigate their transition to net-zero emissions through MSCI's website.
MSCI reported financial results for Q3 and the first nine months of 2021, with operating revenues reaching $517.1 million, a 21.6% increase year-over-year. Organic operating revenue growth stood at 20.4%. The company also saw a 14.2% rise in recurring subscription revenues and a 41.2% increase in asset-based fees. Net income decreased 6.8% to $169.9 million, with diluted EPS at $2.03, down 6.0%. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 59.3%, indicating strong operational efficiency amidst ongoing investments. MSCI declared a cash dividend of $1.04 per share for Q4 2021.
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The MSCI Net-Zero Tracker indicates that publicly listed companies will exhaust their 1.5°C emissions budget by November 2026, five months sooner than previously estimated. Currently, less than 10% of these firms are aligned with this target. Total emissions from these companies are projected to rise by 6.7% in 2021. There is a significant lack of compliance across sectors and regions, particularly in Emerging Markets where temperatures could rise by 4.8°C. Notably, major carbon emitters like Saudi Aramco and Gazprom lead the footprint, while companies are urged to enhance transparency in emissions reporting.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced the resignation of Salli Schwartz, Head of Investor Relations and Treasurer, effective November 19, 2021, due to personal reasons. CFO Andrew Wiechmann expressed gratitude for Schwartz's contributions, highlighting her role in enhancing strategic dialogue, expanding coverage, and optimizing capital structure. Following her departure, Jisoo Suh will handle investor inquiries until a successor is appointed. MSCI continues to be a significant player in investment decision support, focusing on risk and return analysis.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) will release its third quarter 2021 results on October 26, 2021. The earnings report, presentation, and quarterly update will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations homepage. Senior management will discuss the results during a live event at 11:00 AM ET on the same day. Interested parties can access the event through the website or by phone. An archived replay will be available shortly after. MSCI, a leader in investment decision support tools, has over 50 years of experience in enhancing investment processes.
MSCI has launched MSCI Climate Lab, a new application designed for institutional investors to monitor and manage climate-related and financial risks.
This platform consolidates MSCI's expertise in climate modeling and financial risk management, providing tools for tracking net-zero commitments and aligning investment portfolios with climate targets.
With access to comprehensive climate data, investors can evaluate portfolio alignment with the Paris Agreement and improve transparency in climate strategy execution.
MSCI has launched its Implied Temperature Rise solution, enabling investors to assess how nearly 10,000 publicly listed companies align with global temperature targets. This solution, part of MSCI's suite of climate investing tools, provides a forward-looking metric that converts greenhouse gas emissions and targets into estimated global temperature increases. It aims to enhance transparency regarding climate commitments ahead of COP26 and follows TCFD recommendations. The Temperature Rise solution is designed to support investors in their climate risk engagement and transition to a net-zero economy.
MSCI Inc. has completed its acquisition of Real Capital Analytics (RCA), a global provider of real estate data and analytics, initially announced on August 2, 2021. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing MSCI's real estate solutions, enabling better risk management and performance analysis in the commercial real estate sector. With RCA's data, MSCI seeks to expand its service offerings, addressing the growing investor appetite for real estate investments.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced that its President and COO, Baer Pettit, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 14, 2021, at 12:00 PM Eastern. The event can be accessed via a live webcast available on MSCI's Investor Relations homepage. With over 50 years of expertise, MSCI provides critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, enabling better investment decisions through enhanced analysis of risk and return.