Morningstar, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of 36 Cents Per Share
On March 1, 2022, the board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) declared a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share. This dividend will be payable on April 29, 2022 to shareholders on record as of April 1, 2022. Morningstar is a prominent independent investment research provider operating in multiple regions worldwide, including North America and Europe, and manages approximately $265 billion in assets under advisement as of December 31, 2021.
- Declared a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share.
- Demonstrates financial stability and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
- Manages approximately $265 billion in assets, indicating strong market position.
- Risks associated with cybersecurity and compliance that could impact financial performance.
- Dependence on continued growth across diverse markets amid geopolitical and regulatory challenges.
CHICAGO, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today declared a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share. The dividend is payable April 29, 2022 to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2022. Please contact investors@morningstar.com with any questions.
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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