A London-based global financial data and risk analysis organization, widely cited as a source of economic data and forecasting, IHS Markit offers a variety of services, data and tools for business, government and academic researchers.
Overview
Website
Type of Organization
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Details
Alternative Names
IHS.com
Markit.com
Prior Names
Information Handling Services
Indian Head Company
Parent Organization
IHS
Year established
1967
Still in Operation
Yes
Main Address
NA
London
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United Kingdom
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CRL Analysis & Profile
Mission Statement
"IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and expertise 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." from Cpororate profile January 2018, http://investor.ihsmarkit.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=188457&p=irol-irhome.
History
In 2016 US-based IHS acquired London-based Markit, founded in 2003, to form IHS Markit Ltd.
Financial Information
IHS Markit Ltd. is a publicly traded corporation listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "INFO". As of January 2018 its market capitalization was $19.1 billion. IHS Markit competitors are Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg, according to The Guardian March, 2016.
Governance: Board / Owners / Parent organization
IHS Markit is a registered rademark of IHS Markit Ltd.