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FDS Form 5: EVP Ellis added shares through ESPP, spouse holds 450 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Christopher R. Ellis, EVP, Initiatives & P'ships at FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS), reported annual changes in his beneficial ownership for the fiscal year ended 08/31/2025. Multiple purchases of common stock were recorded during the year through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with reported per-transaction prices and incremental share totals that increased his direct holdings to 24,017.8707 shares by 06/18/2025. The filing also discloses 450 shares held indirectly by his spouse. Transactions are labeled as purchases (code J) and are explained as ESPP dividend reinvestment or plan purchases.

Positive

  • Regular participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan shows alignment with company equity ownership
  • Direct holdings increased to 24,017.8707 shares, demonstrating steady accumulated ownership
  • Dividend reinvestment was used to acquire shares, indicating reinvestment of cash flows into equity

Negative

  • No disposals reported, but the filing does not disclose the total percentage ownership versus outstanding shares
  • Limited materiality for investors because transaction sizes appear incremental and routine

Insights

Consistent ESPP purchases modestly increased direct holdings to 24,017.8707 shares.

Reported activity shows a sequence of purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, including dividend reinvestment, that cumulatively raised direct ownership to 24,017.8707 shares by 06/18/2025. Each line item lists transaction price and incremental share totals, indicating routine participation rather than one-off sales or exercises.

Key dependencies include continued ESPP enrollments and dividend reinvestment elections. Watch the next annual filing for any material change in the pace of purchases or a shift to disposals within 12 months.

Insider Ellis Christopher R
Role EVP, Initiatives & P'ships
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Other Common Stock 7.65 $425.04 $3K
Other Common Stock 11.85 $389.38 $5K
Other Common Stock 7.09 $430.93 $3K
Other Common Stock 13.72 $392.48 $5K
Other Common Stock 6.19 $489.73 $3K
Other Common Stock 12.73 $362.65 $5K
Other Common Stock 6.42 $469.48 $3K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 450 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Common Stock — 24,017.871 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares acquired through dividend reinvestment purchases under the FactSet Research Systems Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Reflects the acquisition of shares pursuant to the FactSet Research Systems Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
SEC Form 5
FORM 5 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number: 3235-0362
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Form 3 Holdings Reported.
Form 4 Transactions Reported.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Ellis Christopher R
(Last) (First) (Middle)
45 GLOVER AVENUE
7TH FLOOR
(Street)
NORWALK CT 06850
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC [ FDS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP, Initiatives & P'ships
3. Statement for Issuer's Fiscal Year Ended (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned at end of Issuer's Fiscal Year (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 09/19/2024 J 6.42(1) A $469.48 23,958.6407 D
Common Stock 11/29/2024 J 12.73(2) A $362.65 23,971.3707 D
Common Stock 12/19/2024 J 6.19(1) A $489.73 23,977.5607 D
Common Stock 02/28/2025 J 13.72(2) A $392.48 23,991.2807 D
Common Stock 03/20/2025 J 7.09(1) A $430.93 23,998.3707 D
Common Stock 05/30/2025 J 11.85(2) A $389.38 24,010.2207 D
Common Stock 06/18/2025 J 7.65(1) A $425.04 24,017.8707 D
Common Stock 450 I By Spouse
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
(A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired through dividend reinvestment purchases under the FactSet Research Systems Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
2. Reflects the acquisition of shares pursuant to the FactSet Research Systems Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Remarks:
/s/ WINNIFRED LEWIS, Attorney in Fact for Christopher R. Ellis 10/07/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What did Christopher R. Ellis report on Form 5 for FDS?

He reported multiple purchases of FactSet common stock via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing direct holdings to 24,017.8707 shares and 450 shares indirectly held by his spouse.

How were the shares acquired by the reporting person?

Shares were acquired through the FactSet Employee Stock Purchase Plan, including dividend reinvestment purchases, as noted in the filing.

What is the reporting period covered by the Form 5?

The statement covers the issuer's fiscal year ended 08/31/2025 and lists transactions from 09/19/2024 through 06/18/2025.

Are there any indirect holdings disclosed?

Yes, the filing discloses 450 shares held indirectly by the reporting person's spouse.

What transaction code is used for the reported purchases?

Transaction code J is used for the listed purchases, consistent with employee plan acquisitions.