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FactSet Research Systems (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS) is a global leader in providing financial data, analytics, and enterprise solutions to investment management and investment banking professionals worldwide. With a focus on technological innovation and client service, FactSet delivers instant access to comprehensive financial data and sophisticated analytic tools to thousands of analysts, portfolio managers, and investment bankers at the world’s leading financial institutions.
Founded on a commitment to creatively leveraging technology, FactSet continually evolves its software to stay ahead of industry demands. Their suite of tools enables users to conduct high-level investment research, supported by unparalleled client service through individual consultant contacts and 24-hour personal support. Recognized among Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For,' FactSet also integrates a strong culture of employee satisfaction and growth.
FactSet's core business revolves around aggregating data from third-party suppliers, news sources, exchanges, and brokerages into its robust workstation platform. This platform is essential for providing portfolio analytics and addressing reporting requirements for their extensive client base, with buy-side clients making up 82% of FactSet's annual subscription value.
The company has made significant acquisitions to broaden its capabilities, including Portware in 2015, BISAM in 2017, and CUSIP Global Services in 2022. These strategic acquisitions have enhanced FactSet's offerings in trade execution, risk management, and performance measurement, solidifying its position as a comprehensive solution provider.
FactSet recently launched its first interactive GenAI product, the Transcript Assistant, within its workstation. This tool leverages generative AI to help users efficiently search, analyze, and extract actionable insights from transcripts, thus enhancing the investment research process. FactSet continues to push the envelope in AI and machine learning to improve decision-making and drive productivity for its clients.
Financially, FactSet remains strong, with consistent revenue growth and strategic investments in technology. The company’s commitment to innovation and client service ensures that it remains a vital partner to the global investment community.
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Entelligent and FactSet have launched T-Risk, a patented climate transition risk data solution, on FactSet's platform. T-Risk provides a directional score estimating return spreads for equities in different climate scenarios. This tool will assist institutional investors in managing portfolios aligned with low-carbon futures, supporting over 35,000 equities globally. The T-Risk dataset includes metrics for energy price sensitivities, enhancing investment analysis. Entelligent's approach differs from traditional decarbonization strategies by facilitating diversification, crucial for effective risk management.
FactSet announced a collaboration with Coin Metrics to integrate leading digital asset data across its enterprise solutions. This partnership empowers financial professionals to monitor and analyze cryptocurrency investments alongside traditional asset classes like equities and fixed income. The integration provides access to high-quality data, including market metrics and network statistics for over 200 digital instruments. A joint webcast is scheduled for January 24, 2023, to showcase the integration and its benefits.
FactSet reported Q1 fiscal 2023 revenues of $504.8 million, a 18.9% increase from Q1 2022, driven by the acquisition of CUSIP Global Services. Organic revenue grew 8.3% to $459.9 million. Q1 GAAP operating margin rose to 34.1%, with diluted EPS up 26.2% to $3.52. Adjusted EBITDA increased 38.2% to $200.4 million. The company reaffirmed its annual outlook for fiscal 2023, emphasizing strong content and technology investments despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
FactSet (NYSE:FDS) has announced a collaboration with BMLL Technologies to enhance its cloud-based offerings by integrating BMLL's granular order book history and analytics. This partnership aims to address data quality in Level 2 offerings, delivering a new Level 2 Tick History product to clients for better market insights. The collaboration supports FactSet's strategy to modernize market data technology and improve its real-time data capabilities. Additionally, FactSet co-led a $26 million Series B investment round for BMLL, aiming to provide high-quality data access for informed investment decisions.
FactSet (NYSE: FDS) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.89 per share. This dividend will be paid on December 15, 2022, to shareholders on record by the close of business on November 30, 2022. The company, recognized for its integrated financial information and analytics, serves approximately 180,000 users globally, providing insights to investment professionals. FactSet is also a recent addition to the S&P 500 and has achieved a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign® for its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
FactSet (NYSE:FDS) has launched the FactSet Model Center, a free marketplace aimed at wealth advisors, providing access to top-tier investment solutions in one platform. This integrated service offers pre-built model portfolios from renowned asset managers and marketing materials for efficient client service. The initiative seeks to enhance engagement between asset managers and wealth advisors, ultimately improving productivity. Notable asset managers involved include BlackRock and Goldman Sachs. The Model Center is designed to support advisors in meeting growing client demands for transparency and effective portfolio management.
Drawbridge has appointed William (Bill) Haney as CEO, effective immediately, as part of its strategy to meet growing demand for cybersecurity software in the alternative investment sector. Haney brings significant experience from his roles at Credit Benchmark and BISAM, which was acquired by FactSet (NYSE: FDS). Founder Jason Elmer transitions to President, focusing on long-term vision and innovation. Drawbridge has also secured strategic investment from Francisco Partners and won multiple awards, reflecting its reputation in the industry.
FactSet (NYSE:FDS) has entered a strategic partnership with Agência Estado, Brazil's leading real-time news vendor. This alliance aims to integrate Agência Estado's Portuguese-language news into FactSet's flagship workstation, resulting in the Broadcast+ FactSet Workstation. This co-branded solution will serve the Brazilian investment community by combining local insights with FactSet’s robust analytics and data services, enabling better market monitoring and informed investment decisions. The collaboration marks a significant step in FactSet's expansion strategy within the Brazilian market.
FactSet has announced that Tokyo-based Rheos Capital Works has implemented its Portware Execution Management System (EMS)
FactSet reported Q4 GAAP revenues of $499.3 million, a 21.2% increase from Q4 2021. Fiscal 2022 revenues reached $1.844 billion, up 15.9%. The GAAP operating margin was 26.5%, down 240 bps year-over-year, while adjusted operating margin improved to 31.5%, a 10 bps decline. Q4 GAAP EPS increased 2.3% to $2.69, adjusted EPS rose 8.7% to $3.13. For fiscal 2023, FactSet anticipates ASV growth of 8.1% - 9.7% and adjusted EPS growth of 8.1% - 11.1%.
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