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S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) is a leading provider of financial intelligence, delivering critical data through its credit ratings, market analytics, and benchmark indices. This page aggregates all official company announcements, press releases, and market-moving developments in one centralized location.
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S&P Global Platts announced the launch of Platts Dimensions Pro on August 9, 2021. This innovative platform enhances user access to pricing data, forecasts, and analytics across 13 commodities, including Energy Transition. Key features include real-time market activity updates, advanced charting capabilities, and customizable dashboards. The service is designed to help customers navigate the evolving low-carbon economy by providing integrated technology for better insights. Platts Dimensions Pro leverages machine-to-machine delivery, APIs, and a Microsoft Excel plug-in to streamline user experience.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) have reached an agreement to sell IHS Markit's OPIS, Coal, Metals and Mining, and PetroChem Wire businesses to News Corp for approximately $1.150 billion. This divestiture is part of the companies' strategy to gain regulatory approval for their planned merger, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. Both transactions await regulatory review, and S&P Global is advised by Goldman Sachs & Co. while IHS Markit is represented by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) reported Q2 2021 revenues of $2,106 million, reflecting an 8% increase year-over-year. Net income rose 1% to $798 million, with diluted EPS at $3.30. Adjusted net income jumped 6% to $875 million, while adjusted diluted EPS also increased 6% to $3.62. The operating profit margin decreased to 54.8%. Significant revenue growth was observed across all segments, particularly in non-transaction revenue. S&P Global anticipates closing its merger with IHS Markit in Q4 2021, with an adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to between $12.95 and $13.15.
The S&P Dow Jones Indices announced a remarkable 16.6% annual increase in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index for May 2021, surpassing April's 14.8%. The 20-City Composite rose 17.0%, while the 10-City Composite was up 16.4%. Significant gains were noted in cities like Phoenix (25.9%), San Diego (24.7%), and Seattle (23.4%). Overall, all 20 cities reported annual price increases, with many reaching historic highs. This growth trend is attributed to post-COVID demand shifts, indicating potential long-term changes in housing preferences.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has appointed Dr. Richard Mattison as President of its ESG and sustainability organization, S&P Global Sustainable1. Previously the CEO of Trucost, Mattison brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable finance. S&P Global Sustainable1, launched in April 2021, integrates the company's sustainability offerings and houses over 700 billion ESG and climate data points, serving around 11,500 companies. This strategic appointment aims to strengthen the intersection between sustainability and business performance, positioning the organization for future growth.
S&P Global Platts and Intercontinental Exchange announced a joint white paper on July 21, 2021, focusing on the evolution of the Brent complex, which encompasses Dated Brent, Cash Brent, and ICE Brent Crude Oil futures. The paper explores potential new deliverable crude oil options, including Johan Sverdrup and WTI Midland. Platts and ICE are seeking market feedback through consultations, with a deadline for comments set for September 30, 2021. The initiative aims to enhance the Brent complex's strength and ensure its continued relevance as a global benchmark.
On July 20, 2021, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian published the latest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices data through June 2021. The composite credit default rate decreased by three basis points to 0.41%. Significant declines were observed in bank card defaults, which fell 18 basis points to 2.83%, and auto loan defaults, down four basis points to 0.30%. First mortgage defaults also decreased by two basis points to 0.26%. Among major metropolitan areas, Los Angeles showed the largest drop in defaults at 0.37%.
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