M&A Deal Summary

FactSet Research Acquires Intercontinental Exchange - Interactive Data Managed Solutions

On January 27, 2017, FactSet Research acquired information services company Intercontinental Exchange - Interactive Data Managed Solutions from ICE

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is FactSet Research’s 10th transaction in the Information Services sector.
  • This is FactSet Research’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is FactSet Research’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-01-27
Target Intercontinental Exchange - Interactive Data Managed Solutions
Sector Information Services
Buyer(s) FactSet Research
Sellers(s) ICE
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Intercontinental Exchange - Interactive Data Managed Solutions

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. - Interactive Data Managed Solutions (IDMS) supports the wealth management marketplace across a variety of workflows and functions, from advisors to their clients. IDMS offers real-time market data desktops, customizable web-based portals, and a broad range of mobile solutions.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

FactSet Research

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1978
Sector Information Services
Employees12,262
Revenue 2.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
FactSet's corporate headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut.
FactSet's corporate headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut.

FactSet Research is a global provider of financial information and analytics. Users can access company and industry intelligence as well as monitor performance with desktop analytics, mobile applications, and data feeds. FactSet Research was incorporated in 1978 and is based in Norwalk, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 23
Sector (Information Services) 10 of 11
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 4
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 15
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-01 Vermilion Software

London, United Kingdom

Vermilion Software Ltd. is a provider of client reporting and communications software and services to the financial asset management industry.

Buy $67M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-20 BISAM Technologies S.A.

Paris, France

BISAM Technologies S.A. is a provider of data management, performance, attribution, risk, GIPS® and reporting solutions for the asset management industry.

Buy $205M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

ICE

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 2000
Sector Financial Services
Employees8,911
Revenue 9.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Intercontinental Exchange's corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Entrance to Intercontinental Exchange's corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

ICE is a network of regulated exchanges and clearing houses. The company's futures exchanges and clearing houses serve global commodity and financial markets, providing risk management and capital efficiency. ICE was formed in 2000 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector (Information Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 3
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2017) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-17 MERSCORP Holdings

Reston, Virginia, United States

MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. is an owns and operator of a MERS System, a national electronic registry that tracks the changes in servicing rights and beneficial ownership interests in U.S.-based mortgage loans. MERSCORP was founded in 1995 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-15 TMX Atrium

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

TMX Atrium is a provider of low latency connectivity across 12 countries, more than 30 major trading venues, and ultra-low latency wireless connectivity between the Toronto, New York and Chicago metro areas.

Buy -
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