Morningstar, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of 31.5 Cents Per Share
Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN) has declared a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share, payable on July 30, 2021 to shareholders of record as of July 9, 2021. This decision reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining a strong position in the investment research market.
As of March 31, 2021, Morningstar manages approximately $244 billion in assets and operates globally across 29 countries.
- Declared a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share, highlighting commitment to shareholder returns.
- Strong management of approximately $244 billion in assets under advisement and management.
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CHICAGO, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today declared a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable July 30, 2021 to shareholders of record as of July 9, 2021.
About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately
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Media Contact:
Stephanie Lerdall, +1 312 244-7805 or newsroom@morningstar.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Barbara Noverini, CFA, +1 312 696-6164 or barbara.noverini@morningstar.com
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