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S&P Global (SPGI) reported strong financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2021, with Q4 revenue rising 12% to $2.09 billion and net income up 49% to $675 million. Adjusted net income for Q4 improved 17% to $762 million. For 2021, revenue reached $8.30 billion, an 11% increase, while net income increased 29% to $3.02 billion. The merger with IHS Markit is progressing, with regulatory clearance expected soon. The operating profit margin improved to 50.9% in 2021, and the company returned $743 million in dividends to shareholders.
S&P Global Ratings forecasts that global sustainable bond issuance will exceed $1.5 trillion in 2022, despite stagnation in overall bond issuance. Growth is driven by sustainability-linked and green bonds as issuers respond to climate commitments. Sustainability-linked bonds are expected to be the fastest-growing segment, while green bonds will maintain dominance. Additionally, social and sustainability bonds are anticipated to diversify further to support the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Establishing clear standards and regulations will be vital for market integrity.
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S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2021 results on February 8, 2022, at 7:15 a.m. Eastern Time. A conference call with executives, including CEO Douglas L. Peterson and CFO Ewout Steenbergen, will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET. Access will be available via phone or webcast, with a replay offered for one year. S&P Global continues to be a leading provider of credit ratings and analytics in capital markets, celebrating over 160 years in delivering essential intelligence. More information can be found at www.spglobal.com.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) announced an extension of the expiration date for its Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations regarding outstanding IHS Markit Notes (NYSE: INFO). The expiration date is moved from February 1, 2022, to February 22, 2022. As of January 26, 2022, substantial portions of various series of notes have been tendered, reflecting investor interest. The amendments will become operative upon settlement of the Exchange Offers, which are contingent on the closing of the pending merger between S&P Global and IHS Markit, expected in Q1 2022.
The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has announced a cash dividend of $0.77 for the first quarter of 2022, payable on March 10, 2022, to shareholders recorded by February 10, 2022. This results in an annualized dividend rate of $3.08 per share. In connection with its merger with IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), S&P Global will not increase its dividend until the merger concludes, expected in Q1 2022, after which the Board will review the dividend policy for the combined entity.
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