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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report: July 30, 2024
 
 
S&P Global Inc.
 
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
New York1-102313-1026995
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File No.)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
55 Water Street, New York, New York 10041
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
(212) 438-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of Exchange on which registered
Common stock (par value $1.00 per share)SPGINew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
            Emerging growth company                
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.                                             



Item 2.02 and 7.01.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure
 
On July 30, 2024, S&P Global Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued an earnings release containing a discussion of the Registrant’s results of operations and financial condition for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, as well as certain guidance for 2024.
 
The earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. Pursuant to general instruction B.2 to Form 8-K, the information furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibit 99, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
 
The information in this Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.
 
 
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report:
 
(104)    Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).





SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
S&P Global Inc.
 /s/  Alma Rosa Montanez 
 By:Alma Rosa Montanez
  Assistant Corporate Secretary & Chief Corporate Counsel
 
Dated: July 30, 2024

 


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55 Water Street
  New York, NY 10041
www.spglobal.com

Press Release
For Immediate Release








S&P Global Reports Second Quarter Results

New York, NY, July 30, 2024 – S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today reported second quarter results. This earnings release and supplemental materials are available at http://investor.spglobal.com/Quarterly-Earnings.
The Company reported second quarter 2024 revenue of $3.549 billion, an increase of 14% compared to the second quarter of 2023. Second quarter GAAP net income increased 98% to $1.011 billion and GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 102% to $3.23 as higher net income was driven primarily by strong growth in Ratings and Indices. Excluding the impact of Engineering Solutions (ES), revenue growth would have been 16% year over year. Adjusted net income for the second quarter increased 27% to $1.267 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 30% to $4.04.
On June 27, 2024, the Company announced that Douglas L. Peterson will retire as President and CEO effective November 1, 2024. Martina Cheung was unanimously selected by the Board as the next President and CEO. Ms. Cheung is currently serving as President of S&P Global Ratings. As previously announced, Yann Le Pallec will succeed Ms. Cheung as President of S&P Global Ratings, also effective November 1, 2024.
Notable transactions announced or completed include the Visible Alpha acquisition, which closed on May 1, 2024, and the announced divestiture of Fincentric, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter. The financial impact of all such transactions are fully contemplated in the Company's updated guidance, issued today.

Quarterly revenue achieved a new record of $3.549 billion, increasing 14% year over year.

GAAP operating margin increased over 1,100 basis points and adjusted operating margin increased 450 basis points, driving 102% growth in GAAP EPS and 30% growth in adjusted EPS, respectively, year over year.

The Company expects to execute additional accelerated share repurchases (ASR) totaling $1.5 billion in the coming weeks.

The Company is raising full-year 2024 guidance. Guidance now calls for revenue growth of 8.0% - 10.0%, GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $11.15 - $11.40, and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $14.35 - $14.60.

"Our second quarter results demonstrate the power of S&P Global's strategy and the ability to quickly respond to dynamic markets and create value for our customers.

In the current uncertain macro landscape, we delivered record revenue, significant operating margin expansion on both a GAAP and adjusted basis, and significant outperformance against our internal expectations on both GAAP and adjusted EPS.

I am very proud of what our teams have accomplished in the first half of this year, and what we have delivered for customers, shareholders, and our people. I'm also proud of the performance of this incredible company I've had the privilege to lead over the past 11 years."
Douglas Peterson
President and CEO


Second Quarter 2024 Revenue

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Second quarter revenue increased 14% and revenue excluding Engineering Solutions increased 16%, driven by growth in all divisions. Revenue from subscription products increased 8%, excluding Engineering Solutions.

(1) Total revenue includes the impact of inter-segment eliminations of $41M and $46M, and a contribution from Engineering Solutions of $33M and $0 in 2Q '23 and 2Q '24, respectively.

Second Quarter 2024 Operating Profit, Expense, and Operating Margin

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Note: All presentations of revenue above refer to GAAP revenue. Adjusted financials refer to non-GAAP adjusted metrics in all periods.

The Company’s second quarter reported operating profit margin increased by over 1,100 basis points to 40.9%, primarily due to a $119 million loss on disposition recognized as an operating loss in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted operating profit margin increased 450 basis points to 50.7%, primarily due to revenue growth in our Ratings and Indices divisions.

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Second Quarter 2024 Diluted Earnings Per Share
2Q '242Q '23y/y change
GAAP Diluted EPS$3.23$1.60102%
Adjusted Diluted EPS$4.04$3.1230%

Second quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 102% to $3.23 primarily due to a 98% increase in net income, and a 2% reduction in diluted shares outstanding.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 30% to $4.04 due to a 27% increase in adjusted net income and a 2% decrease in diluted shares outstanding. Currency positively impacted adjusted diluted EPS by $0.03. The largest non-core adjustments to earnings in the second quarter of 2024 were for deal-related amortization and merger-related costs.

Full-Year 2024 Outlook
GAAPAdjusted
Revenue growth
8.0% - 10.0%
8.0% - 10.0%
Corporate unallocated expense
$225 - $235 million
$165 - $175 million
Deal-related amortization
$1.125 - $1.135 billion
$1.125 - $1.135 billion
Operating profit margin expansion
500 - 550 bps
125 - 175 bps
Interest expense, net
$315 - $325 million
$340 - $350 million
Tax rate
21.0% - 22.0%
21.5% - 22.5%
Diluted EPS
$11.15 - $11.40
$14.35 - $14.60
Capital expenditures
$180 - $190 million
$180 - $190 million

In addition to the above, the Company expects 2024 cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures and distributions to noncontrolling interest holders, of ~$4.4 billion, compared to prior expectation of ~$4.2 billion, as a result of higher net income expectations. The Company expects adjusted free cash flow, excluding certain items, of ~$4.7 billion, compared to prior guidance of ~$4.5 billion, also as a result of higher expected net income.

The Company is slightly increasing GAAP and adjusted deal-related amortization guidance by $30 million to reflect the Visible Alpha acquisition. The Company's updated guidance for revenue growth is 200 bps higher than the previous guidance range, given the strong performance in the second quarter. Corporate unallocated expense is expected to be approximately $5 million higher on a GAAP and adjusted basis, compared to prior guidance, due primarily to increased incentive compensation. The Company is reiterating GAAP operating margin guidance. Adjusted operating margin is expected to expand 125 - 175 bps compared to prior guidance of approximately 100 - 150 bps. GAAP and adjusted interest expense, net are each expected to be approximately $10 million lower than prior guidance due to higher expected interest income on cash balances. As a result of the higher expected revenue, GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be approximately $0.35 higher than previous guidance range. As a result of the higher expected revenue and operating margin, adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be approximately $0.50 higher than previous guidance range. The Company now expects lower GAAP and adjusted capital expenditures compared to prior guidance of approximately $185 - $195 million. The Company is reiterating GAAP and adjusted tax rate guidance.

GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted guidance include the impact of the Visible Alpha acquisition, the assumed divestiture of Fincentric in the third quarter, and contribution from completed divestitures in all periods. Non-GAAP adjusted guidance excludes merger-related costs and amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions.

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Capital Return: For the full year 2024, the Company expects to return approximately 85% of adjusted free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.91. The Company expects to execute additional accelerated share repurchases (ASR) totaling $1.5 billion in the coming weeks.

Supplemental Information/Conference Call/Webcast Details: The Company’s senior management will review the second quarter 2024 earnings results on a conference call scheduled for today, July 30, at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Additional information presented on the conference call, as well as the Company’s Supplemental slide content may be found on the Company’s Investor Relations Website at http://investor.spglobal.com/Quarterly-Earnings.

The Webcast will be available live and in replay at http://investor.spglobal.com/Quarterly-Earnings. (Please copy and paste URL into Web browser.)

Telephone access is available. U.S. participants may call (888) 603-9623; international participants may call +1 (630) 395-0220 (long-distance charges will apply). The passcode is “S&P Global” and the conference leader is Douglas Peterson. A recorded telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the meeting concludes and will remain available until August 30, 2024. U.S. participants may call (800) 839-1171; international participants may call +1 (203) 369-3030 (long-distance charges will apply). No passcode is required.

Comparison of Adjusted Information to U.S. GAAP Information: The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The Company also refers to and presents certain additional non-GAAP financial measures, within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These measures are: adjusted net income; adjusted diluted EPS; adjusted operating profit and margin; adjusted expenses; adjusted corporate unallocated expense; adjusted deal-related amortization; adjusted interest expense, net; adjusted provision for income taxes; adjusted effective tax rate; and cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures and distributions to noncontrolling interest holders, free cash flow, and adjusted free cash flow excluding certain items.

The Company has included reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP on Exhibits 5, 7, and 8. The Company is not able to provide reconciliations of certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures because certain items required for such reconciliations are outside of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted without unreasonable effort.

The Company's non-GAAP measures include adjustments that reflect how management views our businesses. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information that, in the case of non-GAAP financial measures other than cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures and distributions to noncontrolling interest holders; free cash flow; and adjusted free cash flow excluding certain items, enables investors to better compare the Company's performance across periods, and management also uses these measures internally to assess the operating performance of its business, to assess performance for employee compensation purposes and to decide how to allocate resources. The Company believes that the presentation of cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures and distributions to noncontrolling interest holders; free cash flow; and adjusted free cash flow excluding certain items allows investors to evaluate the cash generated from our underlying operations in a manner similar to the method used by management and that such measures are useful in evaluating the cash available to us to prepay debt, make strategic acquisitions and investments, and repurchase stock. However, investors should not consider any of these non-GAAP measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information that the Company reports.


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Forward-Looking Statements: This press release 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 events, trends, contingencies or results, appear at various places in this press release and use words like “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “strategy,” “target” and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like “could,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “will” and “would.” For example, management may use forward-looking statements when addressing topics such as: the outcome of contingencies; future actions by regulators; changes in the Company’s business strategies and methods of generating revenue; the development and performance of the Company’s services and products; the expected impact of acquisitions and dispositions; the Company’s effective tax rates; and the Company’s cost structure, dividend policy, cash flows or liquidity.

Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements include, among other things:

worldwide economic, financial, political, and regulatory conditions (including slower GDP growth or recession, instability in the banking sector and inflation), and factors that contribute to uncertainty and volatility, natural and man-made disasters, civil unrest, public health crises (e.g., pandemics), geopolitical uncertainty (including military conflict), and conditions that may result from legislative, regulatory, trade and policy changes;
the volatility and health of debt, equity, commodities, energy and automotive markets, including credit quality and spreads, the level of liquidity and future debt issuances, demand for investment products that track indices and assessments and trading volumes of certain exchange traded derivatives;
the demand and market for credit ratings in and across the sectors and geographies where the Company operates;
the Company’s ability to maintain adequate physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect the security of confidential information and data, and the potential for a system or network disruption that results in regulatory penalties and remedial costs or improper disclosure of confidential information or data;
the outcome of litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries;
concerns in the marketplace affecting the Company’s credibility or otherwise affecting market perceptions of the integrity or utility of independent credit ratings, benchmarks, indices and other services;
our ability to attract, incentivize and retain key employees, especially in a competitive business environment;
the Company’s exposure to potential criminal sanctions or civil penalties for noncompliance with foreign and U.S. laws and regulations that are applicable in the jurisdictions in which it operates, including sanctions laws relating to countries such as Iran, Russia and Venezuela, anti-corruption laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010, and local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials, as well as import and export restrictions;
the continuously evolving regulatory environment in Europe, the United States and elsewhere around the globe affecting each of our businesses and the products they offer, and our compliance therewith;
the Company’s ability to make acquisitions and dispositions and successfully integrate the businesses we acquire;
consolidation of the Company’s customers, suppliers or competitors;
the introduction of competing products or technologies by other companies;
our ability to develop new products or technologies, to integrate our products with new technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence), or to compete with new products or technologies offered by new or existing competitors;
the effect of competitive products and pricing, including the level of success of new product developments and global expansion;
the impact of customer cost-cutting pressures;
a decline in the demand for our products and services by our customers and other market participants;
the ability of the Company, and its third-party service providers, to maintain adequate physical and technological infrastructure;
the Company’s ability to successfully recover from a disaster or other business continuity problem, such as an earthquake, hurricane, flood, civil unrest, protests, military conflict, terrorist attack, outbreak of pandemic or contagious diseases, security breach, cyber attack, data breach, power loss, telecommunications failure or other natural or man-made event;
the level of merger and acquisition activity in the United States and abroad;
the level of the Company’s future cash flows and capital investments;
the impact on the Company’s revenue and net income caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and
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the impact of changes in applicable tax or accounting requirements on the Company.

The factors noted above are not exhaustive. The Company and its subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks emerge frequently. Accordingly, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it is made, except as required by applicable law. Further information about the Company’s businesses, including information about factors that could materially affect its results of operations and financial condition, is contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including Item 1A, Risk Factors in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

About S&P Global

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides essential intelligence. We enable governments, businesses and individuals with the right data, expertise and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction. From helping our customers assess new investments to guiding them through sustainability and energy transition across supply chains, we unlock new opportunities, solve challenges and accelerate progress for the world.

We are widely sought after by many of the world’s leading organizations to provide credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help the world’s leading organizations plan for tomorrow, today.


Investor Relations: http://investor.spglobal.com


Contact:

Investor Relations:
Mark Grant
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (347) 640-1521
mark.grant@spglobal.com

Media:
Christina Twomey
Global Head of Communications
Tel: +1 (410) 382-3316
christina.twomey@spglobal.com

Josh Goldstein
Director, Communications
Tel: +1 (202) 383-2041
josh.goldstein@spglobal.com

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Exhibit 1
S&P Global
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
20242023% Change20242023% Change
      
Revenue$3,549 $3,101 14%$7,040 $6,261 12%
Expenses2,110 2,082 1%4,222 4,161 1%
Loss on dispositions, net— 119 N/M— 69 N/M
Equity in income on unconsolidated subsidiaries(13)(11)15%(19)(25)(24)%
Operating profit1,452 911 59%2,837 2,056 38%
Other income, net(3)(11)72%(13)— N/M
Interest expense, net77 88 (13)%156 174 (11)%
Income before taxes on income1,378 834 65%2,694 1,882 43%
Provision for taxes on income293 259 13%540 447 21%
Net income1,085 575 89%2,154 1,435 50%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(74)(64)(16)%(152)(130)(17)%
Net income attributable to S&P Global Inc.$1,011 $511 98%$2,002 $1,305 53%
    
Earnings per share attributable to S&P Global Inc. common shareholders:
   
Net income:
Basic$3.23 $1.60 N/M$6.39 $4.08 57%
Diluted$3.23 $1.60 N/M$6.38 $4.07 57%
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
   
Basic313.0 319.3  313.3 320.3  
Diluted313.2 319.8  313.6 320.9  
Actual shares outstanding at period end313.0 318.2 
      

N/M - Represents a change equal to or in excess of 100% or not meaningful
Note - % change in the tables throughout the exhibits are calculated off of the actual number, not the rounded number presented.









Exhibit 2
S&P Global
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions)
 
(unaudited)June 30, December 31,
20242023
   
Assets:  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$2,039 $1,291 
Other current assets3,541 3,852 
Assets of a business held for sale 1
62 — 
Total current assets5,642 5,143 
Property and equipment, net248 258 
Right of use assets372 379 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net52,074 52,248 
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries1,795 1,787 
Other non-current assets825 774 
Total assets$60,956 $60,589 
   
Liabilities and Equity:  
Short-term debt$$47 
Unearned revenue3,406 3,461 
Other current liabilities2,077 2,617 
Liabilities of a business held for sale 1
13 — 
Long-term debt11,401 11,412 
Lease liabilities — non-current515 541 
Deferred tax liability — non-current3,540 3,690 
Pension, other postretirement benefits and other non-current liabilities1,016 721 
Total liabilities21,972 22,489 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests4,014 3,800 
Total equity34,970 34,300 
Total liabilities and equity$60,956 $60,589 
   

1 Includes Fincentric as of June 30, 2024.



Exhibit 3
S&P Global
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in millions)
 
(unaudited)20242023
   
Operating Activities:  
Net income$2,154 $1,435 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation48 49 
Amortization of intangibles531 522 
Deferred income taxes(162)(384)
Stock-based compensation82 97 
Loss on dispositions, net— 69 
Other134 56 
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities(283)(481)
Cash provided by operating activities2,504 1,363 
Investing Activities:  
Capital expenditures(56)(59)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(261)(286)
Proceeds from dispositions, net(4)1,002 
Changes in short-term investments(1)
Cash (used for) provided by investing activities(319)656 
Financing Activities:  
Additions to short-term debt, net— 552 
Payments on senior notes(47)— 
Dividends paid to shareholders(572)(578)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders, net(133)(140)
Repurchase of treasury shares(500)(1,501)
Contingent consideration payments, employee withholding tax on share-based payments and exercise of stock options(153)(80)
Cash used for financing activities(1,405)(1,747)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(32)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash748 275 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period1,291 1,287 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$2,039 $1,562 
   





Exhibit 4

S&P Global
Operating Results by Segment
Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in millions)
(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
RevenueRevenue
       
 20242023% Change20242023% Change
       
Market Intelligence$1,155 $1,079 7%$2,297 $2,150 7%
Ratings1,135 851 33%2,197 1,675 31%
Commodity Insights516 462 12%1,075 970 11%
Mobility400 369 8%786 727 8%
Indices389 348 12%776 689 13%
Engineering Solutions— 33 N/M— 133 N/M
Intersegment Elimination(46)(41)(12)%(91)(83)(9)%
Total revenue$3,549 $3,101 14%$7,040 $6,261 12%
       
       
 ExpensesExpenses
 20242023% Change20242023% Change
       
Market Intelligence (a)$925 $903 2%$1,878 $1,746 8%
Ratings (b)410 365 12%793 713 11%
Commodity Insights (c)310 306 1%643 627 2%
Mobility (d)320 301 6%635 594 7%
Indices (e)126 122 4%242 225 8%
Engineering Solutions (f)— 29 N/M— 114 N/M
Corporate Unallocated expense (g)65 216 (70)%122 294 (58)%
Equity in Income on Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (h)(13)(11)(15)%(19)(25)24%
Intersegment Elimination(46)(41)(12)%(91)(83)(9)%
Total expenses$2,097 $2,190 (4)%$4,203 $4,205 —%
       
       
 Operating ProfitOperating Profit
       
 20242023% Change20242023% Change
Market Intelligence (a)$230 $176 31%$419 $404 4%
Ratings (b)725 486 49%1,404 962 46%
Commodity Insights (c)206 156 32%432 343 26%
Mobility (d)80 68 17%151 133 13%
Indices (e)263 226 16%534 464 15%
Engineering Solutions (f)— N/M— 19 N/M
Total reportable segments1,504 1,116 35%2,940 2,325 26%
Corporate Unallocated expense (g)(65)(216)70%(122)(294)58%
Equity in Income on Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (h)13 11 15%19 25 (24)%
Total operating profit$1,452 $911 59%$2,837 $2,056 38%
       
N/M - Represents a change equal to or in excess of 100% or not meaningful



Exhibit 4

(a)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include a net acquisition-related benefit of $11 million and $8 million, respectively, IHS Markit merger costs of $9 million and $20 million, respectively, and employee severance charges of $4 million and $35 million, respectively. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $16 million and $22 million, respectively, IHS Markit merger costs of $12 million and $25 million, respectively, and an asset impairment of $5 million. The six months ended June 30, 2023 include a gain on disposition of $46 million. Additionally, amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $147 million and $140 million is included for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $288 million and $281 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(b)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include legal costs of $20 million. The six months ended June 30, 2024 also include employee severance charges of $2 million. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $4 million and $5 million, respectively. Additionally, amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $2 million is included for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $9 million and $4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(c)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include IHS Markit merger costs of $5 million and $10 million, respectively, an asset write-off of $1 million and disposition-related costs of $1 million. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $14 million and $15 million, respectively, and IHS Markit merger costs of $8 million and $20 million, respectively. Additionally, amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $32 million and $33 million is included for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $65 million and $66 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(d)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include employee severance charges of $6 million, IHS Markit merger costs of $1 million, and acquisition-related costs of $1 million. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $3 million and $4 million, respectively, and acquisition-related costs of $1 million. The six months ended June 30, 2023 include IHS Markit merger costs of $1 million. Additionally, amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $76 million is included for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $151 million and $150 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(e)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include IHS Markit merger costs of $2 million and $3 million, respectively, and a loss on disposition of $1 million. The six months ended June 30, 2024 include employee severance charges of $1 million. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $2 million and $3 million, respectively, and IHS Markit merger costs of $1 million and $2 million, respectively. The six months ended June 30, 2023 include a gain on disposition of $4 million. Additionally, amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $9 million is included for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $18 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
(f)    As of May 2, 2023, we completed the sale of Engineering Solutions and the results are included through that date. Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $1 million is included for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
(g)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include IHS Markit merger costs of $20 million and $38 million, respectively, acquisition-related costs of $6 million and $7 million, respectively, disposition-related costs of $2 million and $3 million, respectively, and a gain on disposition of $2 million. The six months ended June 30, 2024 includes employee severance charges of $2 million and recovery of lease-related costs of $1 million. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include a loss on disposition of $120 million, IHS Markit merger costs of $30 million and $66 million, respectively, lease impairments of $15 million, employee severance charges of $12 million and $14 million, respectively, disposition-related costs of $3 million and $16 million, respectively, and acquisition-related costs of $1 million and $2 million, respectively. Additionally, amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $1 million is included for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $1 million and $2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(h)    Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions of $14 million is included for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $28 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.





Exhibit 5
S&P Global
Operating Results - Reported vs. Adjusted
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Adjusted Expenses
(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
20242023% Change20242023% Change
Market IntelligenceExpenses$925 $903 2%$1,878 $1,746 8%
Non-GAAP adjustments (a)(3)(33)(47)(7)
Deal-related amortization(147)(140)(288)(281)
Adjusted expenses$775 $730 6%$1,543 $1,458 6%
 
RatingsExpenses$410 $365 12%$793 $713 11%
Non-GAAP adjustments (b)(20)(4)(22)(5)
Deal-related amortization(2)(2)(9)(4)
Adjusted expenses$388 $360 8%$762 $704 8%
Commodity InsightsExpenses$310 $306 1%$643 $627 2%
Non-GAAP adjustments (c)(6)(22)(12)(36)
Deal-related amortization(32)(33)(65)(66)
Adjusted expenses$272 $251 8%$567 $525 8%
MobilityExpenses$320 $301 6%$635 $594 7%
Non-GAAP adjustments (d)(8)(4)(9)(6)
Deal-related amortization(76)(76)(151)(150)
Adjusted expenses$236 $220 7%$475 $438 8%
IndicesExpenses$126 $122 4%$242 $225 8%
Non-GAAP adjustments (e)(3)(3)(5)(1)
Deal-related amortization(9)(9)(18)(18)
Adjusted expenses$114 $110 4%$219 $206 7%
Engineering SolutionsExpenses$— $29 N/M$— $114 N/M
Deal-related amortization— — — (1)
Adjusted expenses$— $29 N/M$— $113 N/M
Corporate Unallocated ExpenseCorporate Unallocated expense$65 $216 (70)%$122 $294 (58)%
Non-GAAP adjustments (f)(27)(180)(47)(232)
Deal-related amortization(1)(1)(1)(2)
Adjusted Corporate Unallocated expenses$38 $35 8%$74 $61 22%
Equity in Income on Unconsolidated SubsidiariesEquity in income on unconsolidated subsidiaries$(13)$(11)(15)%$(19)$(25)24%
Deal-related amortization(14)(14)(28)(28)
Adjusted equity in income on unconsolidated subsidiaries$(27)$(25)(7)%$(47)$(53)11%
Total SPGIExpenses$2,097 $2,190 (4)%$4,203 $4,205 —%
Non-GAAP adjustments (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(66)(246)(141)(287)
Deal-related amortization(281)(275)(560)(550)
Adjusted expenses$1,749 $1,669 5%$3,502 $3,369 4%



Exhibit 5
Adjusted Operating Profit
(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
20242023% Change20242023% Change
Market Intelligence Operating profit $230 $176 31%$419 $404 4%
Non-GAAP adjustments (a)33 47 
Deal-related amortization147 140 288 281 
Adjusted operating profit$380 $349 9%$754 $692 9%
 
RatingsOperating profit $725 $486 49%$1,404 $962 46%
Non-GAAP adjustments (b)20 22 
Deal-related amortization
Adjusted operating profit$747 $491 52%$1,435 $971 48%
Commodity InsightsOperating profit$206 $156 32%$432 $343 26%
Non-GAAP adjustments (c)22 12 36 
Deal-related amortization32 33 65 66 
Adjusted operating profit$244 $211 16%$508 $445 14%
MobilityOperating profit$80 $68 17%$151 $133 13%
Non-GAAP adjustments (d)
Deal-related amortization76 76 151 150 
Adjusted operating profit$164 $149 10%$311 $289 8%
IndicesOperating profit$263 $226 16%$534 $464 15%
Non-GAAP adjustments (e)
Deal-related amortization18 18 
Adjusted operating profit$275 $238 15%$557 $483 15%
Engineering SolutionsOperating profit$— $N/M$— $19 N/M
Deal-related amortization— — — 
Adjusted operating profit$— $N/M$— $20 N/M
Total SegmentsOperating profit$1,504 $1,116 35%$2,940 $2,325 26%
Non-GAAP adjustments (a) (b) (c)(d) (e)40 66 94 54 
Deal-related amortization266 260 531 520 
Adjusted operating profit$1,811 $1,442 26%$3,565 $2,900 23%
Corporate Unallocated ExpenseCorporate unallocated expense$(65)$(216)70%$(122)$(294)58%
Non-GAAP adjustments (f)27 180 47 232 
Deal-related amortization
Adjusted corporate unallocated expense$(38)$(35)(8)%$(74)$(61)(22)%
Equity in Income on Unconsolidated SubsidiariesEquity in income on unconsolidated subsidiaries$13 $11 15%$19 $25 (24)%
Deal-related amortization14 14 28 28 
Adjusted equity in income on unconsolidated subsidiaries$27 $25 7%$47 $53 (11)%
Total SPGIOperating profit$1,452 $911 59%$2,837 $2,056 38%
Non-GAAP adjustments (a) (b) (c)(d) (e) (f)66 246 141 287 
Deal-related amortization281 275 560 550 
Adjusted operating profit$1,800 $1,432 26%$3,538 $2,892 22%




Exhibit 5
Adjusted Interest Expense, Net
(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
20242023% Change20242023% Change
Interest expense, net$77 $88 (13)%$156 $174 (11)%
Non-GAAP adjustments (g)13 13 
Adjusted interest expense, net$84 $95 (13)%$169 $187 (10)%
   

Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes
(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
20242023% Change20242023% Change
Provision for income taxes$293 $259 13%$540 $447 21%
Non-GAAP adjustments (a) (b) (c)(d) (e) (f) (g) (h)16 (37)29 (13)
Deal-related amortization69 66 136 132 
Adjusted provision for income taxes$378 $288 31%$706 $566 25%
   

Adjusted Effective Tax Rate
(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
20242023% Change20242023% Change
Adjusted operating profit$1,800 $1,432 26%$3,538 $2,892 22%
Other income, net(3)(11)(13)— 
Adjusted interest expense, net84 95 169 187 
Adjusted income before taxes on income$1,719 $1,348 28%$3,382 $2,705 25%
Adjusted provision for income taxes$378 $288 $706 $566 
Adjusted effective tax rate 1
22.0 %21.3 %20.9 %20.9 %`
   
1 The adjusted effective tax rate is calculated by dividing adjusted provision for income taxes by the adjusted income before taxes, which includes income from unconsolidated subsidiaries. The adjusted effective tax rate excluding income from unconsolidated subsidiaries for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 22.3% and 21.7%, respectively. The adjusted effective tax rate excluding income from unconsolidated subsidiaries for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 21.2% and 21.4%, respectively.




Exhibit 5
Adjusted Net Income attributable to SPGI and Diluted EPS
(unaudited)20242023% Change
Net Income attributable to SPGIDiluted EPSNet Income attributable to SPGIDiluted EPSNet Income attributable to SPGIDiluted EPS
Three Months
Reported$1,011 $3.23 $511 $1.60 98%N/M
Non-GAAP adjustments44 0.14 277 0.87 
Deal-related amortization212 0.68 209 0.65 
Adjusted$1,267 $4.04 $996 $3.12 27%30%
  
Six Months
Reported$2,002 $6.38 $1,305 $4.07 53%57%
Non-GAAP adjustments99 0.32 287 0.89 
Deal-related amortization423 1.35 417 1.30 
Adjusted$2,525 $8.05 $2,009 $6.26 26%29%
N/M - Represents a change equal to or in excess of 100% or not meaningful
Note - Totals presented may not sum due to rounding.
Note - Adjusted operating profit margin for Market Intelligence, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Mobility and Indices was 33%, 66%, 47%, 41% and 71%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Adjusted operating profit margin for the Company was 51% for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Adjusted operating profit margin for Market Intelligence, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Mobility and Indices was 33%, 65%, 47%, 40%, and 72%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Adjusted operating profit margin for the Company was 50% for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Adjusted operating profit margin is calculated as adjusted operating profit divided by revenue.

(a)     The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include a net acquisition-related benefit of $11 million ($11 million after-tax) and $8 million ($9 million after-tax), respectively, IHS Markit merger costs of $9 million ($7 million after-tax) and $20 million ($15 million after-tax), respectively, and employee severance charges of $4 million ($3 million after-tax) and $35 million ($26 million after-tax), respectively. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $16 million ($12 million after-tax) and $22 million ($16 million after-tax), respectively, IHS Markit merger costs of $12 million ($9 million after-tax) and $25 million ($19 million after-tax), respectively, and an asset impairment of $5 million ($4 million after-tax). The six months ended June 30, 2023 include a gain on disposition of $46 million ($34 million after-tax).
(b)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include legal costs of $20 million ($20 million after-tax). The six months ended June 30, 2024 also include employee severance charges of $2 million ($1 million after-tax). The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $4 million ($3 million after-tax) and $5 million ($4 million after-tax), respectively.
(c)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include IHS Markit merger costs of $5 million ($3 million after-tax) and $10 million ($8 million after-tax), respectively, an asset write-off of $1 million ($1 million after-tax) and disposition-related costs of $1 million (less than $1 million after-tax). The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $14 million ($10 million after-tax) and $15 million ($12 million after-tax), respectively, and IHS Markit merger costs of $8 million ($6 million after-tax) and $20 million ($15 million after-tax), respectively.
(d)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include employee severance charges of $6 million ($5 million after-tax), IHS Markit merger costs of $1 million ($1 million after-tax) and acquisition-related costs of $1 million ($1 million after-tax). The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $3 million ($3 million after-tax) and $4 million ($3 million after-tax), respectively, and acquisition-related costs of $1 million ($1 million after-tax). The six months ended June 30, 2023 include IHS Markit merger costs of $1 million ($1 million after-tax).
(e)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include IHS Markit merger costs of $2 million ($1 million after-tax) and $3 million ($2 million after-tax), respectively, and a loss on disposition of $1 million ($1 million after-tax). The six months ended June 30, 2024 include employee severance charges of $1 million ($1 million after-tax). The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include employee severance charges of $2 million ($1 million after-tax) and $3 million ($2 million after-tax), respectively, and IHS Markit merger costs of $1 million ($1 million after-tax) and $2 million ($2 million after-tax), respectively. The six months ended June 30, 2023 include a gain on disposition of $4 million ($3 million after-tax).



Exhibit 5
(f)    The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include IHS Markit merger costs of $20 million ($15 million after-tax) and $38 million ($28 million after-tax), respectively, acquisition-related costs of $6 million ($5 million after-tax) and $7 million ($5 million after-tax), respectively, disposition-related costs of $2 million ($2 million after-tax) and $3 million ($2 million after-tax), respectively, and a gain on disposition of $2 million ($1 million after-tax). The six months ended June 30, 2024 include employee severance charges of $2 million ($1 million after-tax) and recovery of lease-related costs of $1 million ($1 million after-tax). The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include a loss on disposition of $120 million ($186 million after-tax), IHS Markit merger costs of $30 million ($22 million after-tax) and $66 million ($50 million after-tax), respectively, lease impairments of $15 million ($11 million after-tax), employee severance charges of $12 million ($9 million after-tax) and $14 million ($10 million after-tax), respectively, disposition-related costs of $3 million ($2 million after-tax) and $16 million ($12 million after-tax), respectively, and acquisition-related costs of $1 million ($1 million after-tax) and $2 million ($2 million after-tax), respectively.
(g) The three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include a premium amortization benefit of $6 million ($5 million after-tax) and $13 million ($10 million after-tax), respectively. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 include a premium amortization benefit of $6 million ($5 million after-tax) and $13 million ($10 million after-tax), respectively.
(h)    The three months ended June 30, 2024 include a tax benefit of $3 million associated with a business held for sale. The six months ended June 30, 2024 include a tax expense of $6 million associated with IHS Markit prior to acquisition, offset by a tax benefit of $3 million associated with a business held for sale and $2 million due to annualized effective tax rate differences for GAAP. The six months ended June 30, 2023 include a tax benefit of $16 million associated with a disposition.



Exhibit 6
S&P Global
Revenue Information
Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in millions)
Revenue by Type
(unaudited)Three Months
Subscription (a)Non-subscription /
Transaction (b)
Non-transaction (c)
20242023% Change20242023% Change20242023% Change
Market Intelligence$965 $910 6%$43 $39 11%$— $— N/M
Ratings— — N/M626 383 63%509 468 9%
Commodity Insights459 420 9%31 24 34%— — N/M
Mobility323 292 11%77 77 (1)%— — N/M
Indices74 70 6%— — N/M— — N/M
Engineering Solutions— 31 N/M— N/M— — N/M
Intersegment elimination— — N/M— — N/M(46)(41)(12)%
Total revenue$1,821 $1,723 6%$777 $525 48%$463 $427 9%
Asset-linked fees (d)Sales usage-based
royalties (e)
Recurring variable (f)
20242023% Change20242023% Change20242023% Change
Market Intelligence$— $— N/M$— $— N/M$147 $130 13%
Ratings— — N/M— — N/M— — N/M
Commodity Insights— — N/M26 18 40%— — N/M
Mobility— — N/M— — N/M— — N/M
Indices245 211 16%70 67 4%— — N/M
Engineering Solutions— — N/M— — N/M— — N/M
Total revenue$245 $211 16%$96 $85 12%$147 $130 13%
Six Months
Subscription (a)Non-subscription /
Transaction (b)
Non-transaction (c)
20242023% Change20242023% Change20242023% Change
Market Intelligence$1,912 $1,800 6%$97 $95 3%$— $— N/M
Ratings— — N/M1,207 761 59%990 914 8%
Commodity Insights909 829 10%115 104 11%— — N/M
Mobility635 573 11%151 154 (2)%— — N/M
Indices144 136 6%— — N/M— — N/M
Engineering Solutions— 125 N/M— N/M— — N/M
Intersegment elimination— — N/M— — N/M(91)(83)(9)%
Total revenue$3,600 $3,463 4%$1,570 $1,122 40%$899 $831 8%
Asset-linked fees (d)Sales usage-based
royalties (e)
Recurring variable (f)
20242023% Change20242023% Change20242023% Change
Market Intelligence$— $— N/M$— $— N/M$288 $255 13%
Ratings— — N/M— — N/M— — N/M
Commodity Insights— — N/M51 37 38%— — N/M
Mobility— — N/M— — N/M— — N/M
Indices489 420 16%143 133 8%— — N/M
Engineering Solutions— — N/M— — N/M— — N/M
Total revenue$489 $420 16%$194 $170 14%$288 $255 13%
N/M - Represents a change equal to or in excess of 100% or not meaningful




Exhibit 6
(a)    Subscription revenue is primarily derived from distribution of data, valuation services, analytics, third party research, and credit ratings-related information through both feed and web-based channels, market data and market insights along with other information products and software term licenses, and Mobility's core information products.
(b)    Non-subscription / transaction revenue is primarily related to ratings of publicly-issued debt and bank loan ratings.
(c)    Non-transaction revenue is primarily related to surveillance of a credit rating, annual fees for customer relationship-based pricing programs, fees for entity credit ratings and global research and analytics at CRISIL. Non-transaction revenue also includes an intersegment revenue elimination charged to Market Intelligence for the rights to use and distribute content and data developed by Ratings.
(d)    Asset-linked fees is primarily related to fees based on assets underlying exchange-traded funds, mutual funds and insurance products.
(e)    Sales usage-based royalty revenue is primarily related to trading based fees from exchange-traded derivatives and licensing proprietary market price data and price assessments to commodity exchanges.
(f)    Recurring variable revenue represents revenue from contracts for services that specify a fee based on, among other factors, the number of trades processed, assets under management, or the number of positions valued.


    






Exhibit 7
S&P Global
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in millions)
 Computation of Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Excluding Certain Items
(unaudited)Three MonthsSix Months
2024202320242023
Cash provided by operating activities$1,556 $769 $2,504 $1,363 
Capital expenditures(32)(31)(56)(59)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders, net(60)(62)(133)(140)
Free cash flow$1,464 $676 $2,315 $1,164 
IHS Markit merger costs75 83 242 257 
Tax on gain from sale of divestitures— 109 — 109 
Disposition-related costs— 40 — 40 
Adjusted free cash flow excluding certain items$1,539 $908 $2,557 $1,570 
   








Exhibit 8
S&P Global
 Non-GAAP Guidance

Reconciliation of 2024 Non-GAAP Guidance
(unaudited)
 LowHigh
GAAP diluted EPS $11.15 $11.40 
Deal-related amortization 2.85 2.85 
IHS Markit merger costs0.26 0.26 
Premium amortization benefit(0.07)(0.07)
Restructuring0.11 0.11 
Tax rate and other0.05 0.05 
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS$14.35 $14.60 


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