S&P merges with Ihs Markit, 44 billion wedding

(ANSA) - MILAN, NOV 30 - Marriage between giants in the world of information, data and economic and financial analysis.

S & PGlobal and Ihs Markit have reached an agreement to merge in a structured transaction with an equity exchange that gives Ihs Markit an enterprise value of $ 44 billion, including 4.8 billion in net debt.

"The operation - reads a note - brings together two world-class organizations, a single portfolio of assets in attractive markets and with cutting-edge capabilities in innovation and technology to accelerate growth and value creation".

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