IHS Markit Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Results

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IHS Markit reported robust fourth-quarter results for the period ending November 30, 2021, with revenue of $1.176 billion and a 10% organic growth. Net income surged 388% to $737 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $1.83. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $531 million, reflecting a 14% increase. The company generated $449 million in cash flow from operations, with free cash flow at $375 million. IHS Markit has expressed confidence in its growth trajectory, bolstered by the anticipated merger with S&P Global.

Positive

• Record 10% organic revenue growth in Q4 2021.
• Net income increased 388% to $737 million.
• Diluted EPS rose to $1.83, up 382% year-over-year.
• Adjusted EBITDA grew by 14% to $531 million.

Negative

• Decline in recurring variable revenue by 9%.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today reported results for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2021.

• Revenue of $1.176 billion, with 10 percent total organic revenue growth
  
• Net income of $737 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.83
  
• Adjusted EBITDA of $531 million and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS) of $0.85
  
• Cash flow from operations of $449 million and free cash flow of $375 million

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures used by management to measure operating performance. These terms are defined elsewhere in this release. Please see schedules appearing later in this release for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Performance
	Three months ended November 30,						Change						Year ended November 30,						Change
(in millions, except percentages and per share data)	2021			2020			$			%			2021			2020			$			%
Revenue	$	1,176.3		$	1,107.2		$	69.1		6	%		$	4,658.1		$	4,287.8		$	370.3		9	%
Net income attributable to IHS Markit*	$	737.2		$	151.1		$	586.1		388	%		$	1,206.8		$	870.7		$	336.1		39	%
Adjusted EBITDA	$	530.5		$	464.9		$	65.6		14	%		$	2,030.3		$	1,836.7		$	193.6		11	%
GAAP EPS	$	1.83		$	0.38		$	1.45		382	%		$	3.01		$	2.17		$	0.84		39	%
Adjusted EPS	$	0.85		$	0.72		$	0.13		18	%		$	3.21		$	2.84		$	0.37		13	%
Cash flow from operations	$	449.0		$	338.3		$	110.7		33	%		$	1,486.2		$	1,138.8		$	347.4		31	%
Free cash flow	$	374.7		$	275.3		$	99.4		36	%		$	1,191.9		$	939.9		$	252.0		27	%
* Net income attributable to IHS Markit for the three months and year ended November 30, 2021 includes an approximate $489 million gain on sale related to the MarkitSERV business line divestiture in September 2021. Net income attributable to IHS Markit for the year ended November 30, 2020 includes an approximate $377 million gain on sale related to the A&D business line divestiture in December 2019.

“We had a great close to the year and had record organic revenue growth for both the quarter and the year. We entered FY22 with strong momentum across our businesses, which sets us up well for the year. As we continue to expect the merger with S&P Global to close in calendar Q1, I want to thank our colleagues, customers, and shareholders for their support over the years. I look forward to cheering for the combined IHS Markit and S&P Global in the years to come,” said Lance Uggla, chairman and chief executive officer at IHS Markit.

“Q4 was a strong finish to a great year for IHS Markit. I want to thank our teams for maintaining their focus and delivering such strong results while continuing to manage to the merger with S&P Global,” said Jonathan Gear, chief financial officer at IHS Markit.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Revenue Performance

Fourth quarter 2021 revenue increased 10 percent organically compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. The following table provides additional revenue information by transaction type.

	Three months ended November 30,						Percentage change
(in millions, except percentages)	2021			2020			Total			Organic
Recurring fixed	$	874.1		$	809.7		8	%		8	%
Recurring variable		144.4			158.5		(9	)%		11	%
Non-recurring		157.8			139.0		14	%		15	%
Total revenue	$	1,176.3		$	1,107.2		6	%		10	%

The components of revenue growth are described below by segment and in total.

	Change in revenue
	Fourth quarter 2021 vs. Fourth quarter 2020
(All amounts represent percentage points)	Organic			Acquisitive			Foreign Currency			Total
Financial Services	12	%		(9	) %		—	%		3	%
Transportation	12	%		—	%		—	%		12	%
Resources	2	%		—	%		—	%		2	%
Consolidated Markets & Solutions	10	%		(1	) %		—	%		9	%
Total	10	%		(4	) %		—	%		6	%

Fourth Quarter 2021 Operating Performance

Segment results were as follows (additional segment information is included later in this release):

• Financial Services. Fourth quarter revenue for Financial Services increased $14 million, or 3 percent, to $473 million, and included 12 percent total organic growth. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA for Financial Services increased $27 million, or 12 percent, to $251 million.

• Transportation. Fourth quarter revenue for Transportation increased $39 million, or 12 percent, to $351 million, and included 12 percent total organic growth. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA for Transportation increased $19 million, or 13 percent, to $161 million.

• Resources. Fourth quarter revenue for Resources increased $5 million, or 2 percent, to $215 million, with a 2 percent total organic increase. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA for Resources increased $6 million, or 7 percent, to $90 million.

• Consolidated Markets & Solutions (CMS). Fourth quarter revenue for CMS increased $11 million, or 9 percent, to $137 million, and included 10 percent total organic growth. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA for CMS increased $7 million, or 24 percent, to $39 million.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP results are presented only as a supplement to our financial statements based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Non-GAAP financial information is provided to enhance the reader’s understanding of our financial performance, but none of these non-GAAP financial measures are recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures, such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted EPS, and free cash flow, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided within the schedules attached to IHS Markit’s quarterly earnings releases on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website. This communication also includes certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures. IHS Markit is unable to present a reconciliation of this forward-looking non-GAAP financial information because management cannot reliably predict all of the necessary components of such measures. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information.

We use non-GAAP measures in our operational and financial decision-making. We believe that such measures allow us to focus on what we deem to be a more reliable indicator of ongoing operating performance and our ability to generate cash flow from operations. We also believe that investors may find these non-GAAP financial measures useful for the same reasons, although investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP financial measures or disclosures. None of these non-GAAP financial measures are recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be an alternative to any other GAAP measure.

Non-GAAP measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in their evaluation of companies comparable to IHS Markit, many of which present non-GAAP measures when reporting their results. These measures can be useful in evaluating our performance against our peer companies because we believe the measures provide users with valuable insight into key components of GAAP financial disclosures. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as an analytical tool. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. They are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP, are not measures of financial condition or liquidity, and should not be considered as an alternative to profit or loss for the period determined in accordance with GAAP or operating cash flows determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider such performance measures in isolation from, or as a substitute analysis for, results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which express management’s current views concerning future business, events, trends, contingencies, financial performance, or financial condition, appear at various places in this communication and use words like “aim,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “see,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “strive,” “target,” “will,” and “would” and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding: guidance and predictions relating to expected operating results, such as revenue growth and earnings; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; strategic actions such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and dispositions, the anticipated benefits therefrom, and our success in integrating acquired businesses; anticipated levels of capital expenditures in future periods; anticipated levels of indebtedness, capital allocation, dividends, and share repurchases in future periods; our belief that we have sufficient liquidity to fund our ongoing business operations; expectations of the effect on our financial condition of claims, litigation, environmental costs, contingent liabilities, and governmental and regulatory investigations and proceedings; our strategy for customer retention, growth, product development, market position, financial results, and reserves; the completion of the merger with S&P Global Inc. (“S&P Global”) on anticipated terms and timing, including unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies for the management, expansion and growth of the combined company’s operations and other conditions to the completion of the merger; the ability of S&P Global and IHS Markit to integrate the business successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies; potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against S&P Global, IHS Markit or their respective directors; the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction will harm S&P Global’s and IHS Markit’s business, including current plans and operations; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; rating agency actions; potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the merger that could affect IHS Markit’s financial performance; and certain restrictions during the pendency of the merger that may impact IHS Markit’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on management’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are more fully discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, along with our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). However, those factors should not be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to our management and speaks only as of the date of this communication. We do not assume any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. Please consult our public filings with the SEC or on our website at investor.ihsmarkit.com.

About IHS Markit (www.ihsmarkit.com)

IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.

IHS Markit is a registered trademark of IHS Markit Ltd and/or its affiliates. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners © 2022 IHS Markit Ltd. All rights reserved.

IHS MARKIT LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions)
	As of November 30, 2021			As of November 30, 2020
	(Unaudited)			(Audited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	293.1		$	125.6
Accounts receivable, net		906.5			891.7
Deferred subscription costs		89.6			84.3
Assets held for sale		457.2			—
Other current assets		88.5			131.7
Total current assets		1,834.9			1,233.3
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net		706.5			724.8
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		250.1			296.8
Intangible assets, net		3,021.6			3,846.1
Goodwill		9,380.7			9,908.7
Deferred income taxes		32.7			27.1
Equity-method investments		1,612.8			20.3
Other		74.6			78.1
Total non-current assets		15,079.0			14,901.9
Total assets	$	16,913.9		$	16,135.2
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	747.3		$	268.1
Accounts payable		71.7			48.2
Accrued compensation		250.6			206.1
Other accrued expenses		511.9			477.6
Income tax payable		104.5			29.1
Deferred revenue		929.7			886.2
Operating lease liabilities		55.5			63.5
Liabilities held for sale		41.1			—
Total current liabilities		2,712.3			1,978.8
Long-term debt, net		3,899.7			4,641.7
Deferred income taxes		430.0			543.4
Operating lease liabilities		254.9			297.7
Other liabilities		114.6			130.4
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		13.0			13.8
Shareholders' equity		9,489.4			8,529.4
Total liabilities and equity	$	16,913.9		$	16,135.2

IHS MARKIT LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In millions, except for per-share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Three months ended November 30,								Year ended November 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Revenue	$	1,176.3			$	1,107.2			$	4,658.1			$	4,287.8
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue		441.6				400.3				1,708.3				1,590.0
Selling, general and administrative		309.9				295.0				1,181.0				1,128.0
Depreciation and amortization		139.3				149.3				586.5				591.6
Restructuring and impairment charges		20.2				63.2				31.4				161.1
Acquisition-related costs		55.0				29.1				125.8				45.3
Other income, net		(551.3	)			(4.0	)			(536.3	)			(378.7	)
Total operating expenses		414.7				932.9				3,096.7				3,137.3
Operating income		761.6				174.3				1,561.4				1,150.5
Interest income		0.1				0.2				0.3				1.0
Interest expense		(54.5	)			(57.7	)			(220.2	)			(236.6	)
Net periodic pension and postretirement expense		—				(1.2	)			—				(31.6	)
Non-operating expense, net		(54.4	)			(58.7	)			(219.9	)			(267.2	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of equity method investees		707.2				115.6				1,341.5				883.3
Benefit (provision) for income taxes		24.3				35.6				(135.3	)			(13.3	)
Equity in income (loss) of equity-method investees		5.8				(0.3	)			(0.2	)			(0.6	)
Net income		737.3				150.9				1,206.0				869.4
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.1	)			0.2				0.8				1.3
Net income attributable to IHS Markit Ltd.	$	737.2			$	151.1			$	1,206.8			$	870.7
Basic earnings per share attributable to IHS Markit Ltd.	$	1.85			$	0.38			$	3.03			$	2.19
Weighted average shares used in computing basic earnings per share		399.1				396.6				398.6				396.8
Diluted earnings per share attributable to IHS Markit Ltd.	$	1.83			$	0.38			$	3.01			$	2.17
Weighted average shares used in computing diluted earnings per share		402.5				400.5				401.3				401.5

IHS MARKIT LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) (Unaudited)
	Year ended November 30,
		2021				2020
Operating activities:
Net income	$	1,206.0			$	869.4
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		586.5				591.6
Stock-based compensation expense		226.9				265.7
Gain on sale of assets, net		(534.6	)			(377.3	)
Impairment of assets		13.2				33.8
Payments for acquisition-related performance compensation		—				(75.9	)
Net periodic pension and postretirement expense		—				31.6
Undistributed loss of equity-method investees, net		0.2				0.9
Pension and postretirement contributions		—				(34.4	)
Deferred income taxes		(136.3	)			(134.7	)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		(68.7	)			1.6
Other current assets		15.5				(21.9	)
Accounts payable		30.1				(17.3	)
Accrued expenses		(23.1	)			11.4
Income tax		87.3				(41.2	)
Deferred revenue		85.2				5.7
Other assets and liabilities		(2.0	)			29.8
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,486.2				1,138.8
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures on property and equipment		(294.3	)			(274.8	)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired		(46.9	)			(4.7	)
Payments to acquire equity investments		(307.8	)			(9.1	)
Proceeds from sale of assets		48.6				476.6
Change in other assets		1.8				(1.8	)
Settlements of forward contracts		0.2				18.8
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(598.4	)			205.0
Financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		565.0				861.7
Repayment of borrowings		(832.0	)			(1,086.7	)
Contingent consideration payments		(1.4	)			—
Dividends paid		(318.6	)			(270.4	)
Repurchases of common shares		—				(950.0	)
Proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options		12.5				229.0
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation		(123.1	)			(128.2	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(697.6	)			(1,344.6	)
Foreign exchange impact on cash balance		(22.7	)			14.9
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		167.5				14.1
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period		125.6				111.5
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	293.1			$	125.6

IHS MARKIT LTD. SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE DISCLOSURE (In millions) (Unaudited)
	Three months ended November 30,						Percent change						Year ended November 30,						Percent change
	2021			2020			Total			Organic			2021			2020			Total			Organic
Recurring revenue:
Financial Services	$	299.5		$	273.8		9	%		11	%		$	1,155.3		$	1,073.3		8	%		7	%
Transportation		272.7			237.5		15	%		15	%			1,048.5			878.8		19	%		18	%
Resources		185.7			188.0		(1	)%		(2	)%			736.4			776.3		(5	)%		(6	)%
CMS		116.2			110.4		5	%		6	%			455.5			436.8		4	%		4	%
Total recurring fixed revenue	$	874.1		$	809.7		8	%		8	%		$	3,395.7		$	3,165.2		7	%		7	%
Financial Services - variable		144.4			158.5		(9	)%		11	%			669.9			616.3		9	%		12	%
Total recurring revenue	$	1,018.5		$	968.2		5	%		9	%		$	4,065.6		$	3,781.5		8	%		7	%
Non-recurring revenue:
Financial Services	$	29.2		$	26.6		10	%		18	%		$	115.5		$	94.4		22	%		23	%
Transportation		78.5			74.8		5	%		4	%			305.9			272.8		12	%		10	%
Resources		29.4			22.3		32	%		32	%			110.1			86.8		27	%		27	%
CMS		20.7			15.3		35	%		39	%			61.0			52.3		17	%		19	%
Total non-recurring revenue	$	157.8		$	139.0		14	%		15	%		$	592.5		$	506.3		17	%		16	%
Total revenue:
Financial Services	$	473.1		$	458.9		3	%		12	%		$	1,940.7		$	1,784.0		9	%		10	%
Transportation		351.2			312.3		12	%		12	%			1,354.4			1,151.6		18	%		16	%
Resources		215.1			210.3		2	%		2	%			846.5			863.1		(2	)%		(2	)%
CMS		136.9			125.7		9	%		10	%			516.5			489.1		6	%		5	%
Total revenue	$	1,176.3		$	1,107.2		6	%		10	%		$	4,658.1		$	4,287.8		9	%		9	%

IHS MARKIT LTD. RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (In millions, except for per-share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Three months ended November 30,								Year ended November 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Net income attributable to IHS Markit Ltd.	$	737.2			$	151.1			$	1,206.8			$	870.7
Interest income		(0.1	)			(0.2	)			(0.3	)			(1.0	)
Interest expense		54.5				57.7				220.2				236.6
Provision for income taxes		(24.3	)			(35.6	)			135.3				13.3
Depreciation		54.6				55.5				224.8				217.5
Amortization related to acquired intangible assets		84.7				93.8				361.7				374.1
EBITDA (1)(6)	$	906.6			$	322.3			$	2,148.5			$	1,711.2
Stock-based compensation expense		58.5				55.9				226.9				265.7
Restructuring and impairment charges		20.2				63.2				31.4				161.1
Acquisition-related costs		56.1				31.8				115.4				38.4
Acquisition-related performance compensation		(1.1	)			(2.7	)			10.4				6.9
Gain on sale of assets		(534.4	)			(6.8	)			(534.6	)			(377.3	)
Pension mark-to-market and settlement expense		—				1.2				—				31.2
Adjusted EBITDA impacts from equity-method investments and noncontrolling interests		24.6				—				32.3				(0.5	)
Adjusted EBITDA (2)(6)	$	530.5			$	464.9			$	2,030.3			$	1,836.7
	Three months ended November 30,								Year ended November 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Net income attributable to IHS Markit Ltd.	$	737.2			$	151.1			$	1,206.8			$	870.7
Stock-based compensation expense		58.5				55.9				226.9				265.7
Amortization related to acquired intangible assets		84.7				93.8				361.7				374.1
Restructuring and impairment charges		20.2				63.2				31.4				161.1
Acquisition-related costs		56.1				31.8				115.4				38.4
Acquisition-related performance compensation		(1.1	)			(2.7	)			10.4				6.9
Gain on sale of assets		(534.4	)			(6.8	)			(534.6	)			(377.3	)
Pension mark-to-market and settlement expense		—				1.2				—				31.2
Income tax effect of above adjustments		(100.6	)			(99.1	)			(153.5	)			(231.2	)
Adjusted earnings impacts from equity-method investments and noncontrolling interests		20.8				—				24.9				(0.2	)
Adjusted net income (3)	$	341.4			$	288.4			$	1,289.4			$	1,139.4
Adjusted EPS (4)(6)	$	0.85			$	0.72			$	3.21			$	2.84
Weighted average shares used in computing Adjusted EPS		402.5				400.5				401.3				401.5
	Three months ended November 30,								Year ended November 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	449.0			$	338.3			$	1,486.2			$	1,138.8
Payments for acquisition-related performance compensation		—				—				—				75.9
Capital expenditures on property and equipment		(74.3	)			(63.0	)			(294.3	)			(274.8	)
Free cash flow (5)(6)	$	374.7			$	275.3			$	1,191.9			$	939.9

IHS MARKIT LTD. SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT MEASURE DISCLOSURE (In millions) (Unaudited)
	Three months ended November 30,								Year ended November 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Adjusted EBITDA by segment:
Financial Services	$	250.6			$	223.5			$	962.0			$	886.1
Transportation		160.5				141.5				645.0				514.7
Resources		90.3				84.5				339.5				357.3
CMS		38.5				31.1				130.8				126.5
Shared services		(9.4	)			(15.7	)			(47.0	)			(47.9	)
Total Adjusted EBITDA	$	530.5			$	464.9			$	2,030.3			$	1,836.7
Adjusted EBITDA margin by segment:
Financial Services		53.0	%			48.7	%			49.6	%			49.7	%
Transportation		45.7	%			45.3	%			47.6	%			44.7	%
Resources		42.0	%			40.2	%			40.1	%			41.4	%
CMS		28.1	%			24.7	%			25.3	%			25.9	%
Total Adjusted EBITDA margin		45.1	%			42.0	%			43.6	%			42.8	%

(1)		EBITDA is defined as net income plus or minus net interest, plus provision for income taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
(2)		Adjusted EBITDA further excludes primarily non-cash items and other items that we do not consider to be useful in assessing our operating performance (e.g., stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition-related costs and performance compensation, exceptional litigation, net other gains and losses, pension mark-to-market and settlement expense, the impact of equity-method investments and noncontrolling interests, and discontinued operations). All of the items included in the reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA are either non-cash items or items that we do not consider to be useful in assessing our operating performance. In the case of the non-cash items, we believe that investors can better assess our operating performance if the measures are presented without such items because, unlike cash expenses, these adjustments do not affect our ability to generate free cash flow or invest in our business. For example, by excluding depreciation and amortization from EBITDA, users can compare operating performance without regard to different accounting determinations such as useful life. In the case of the other items, we believe that investors can better assess operating performance if the measures are presented without these items because their financial impact does not reflect ongoing operating performance.
(3)		Adjusted net income is defined as net income plus or minus primarily non-cash items and other items that management does not consider to be useful in assessing our operating performance (e.g., stock-based compensation expense, amortization related to acquired intangible assets, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition-related costs and performance compensation, acquisition financing fees, net other gains and losses, pension mark-to-market and settlement expense, the impact of equity-method investments and noncontrolling interests, and discontinued operations, all net of the related tax effects).
(4)		Adjusted EPS is defined as Adjusted net income (as defined above) divided by diluted weighted average shares.
(5)		Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities plus payments for acquisition-related performance compensation minus capital expenditures.
(6)		EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and free cash flow are used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties to assess our operating performance. For example, a measure similar to Adjusted EBITDA is required by the lenders under our revolving credit agreement.

 

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FAQ

What were IHS Markit's Q4 2021 revenue figures?

IHS Markit's Q4 2021 revenue was $1.176 billion.

How much did IHS Markit's net income increase in Q4 2021?

Net income increased by 388% to $737 million.

What is the diluted EPS for IHS Markit in Q4 2021?

The diluted EPS for Q4 2021 was $1.83.

What is the expected outcome of IHS Markit's merger with S&P Global?

The merger is expected to close in calendar Q1 2022, creating a stronger entity.

How did cash flow from operations perform in Q4 2021 for INFO?

Cash flow from operations was $449 million.