\nMoody\u2019s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired Catylist, Inc., a provider of commercial real estate (CRE) solutions for brokers. The acquisition advances Moody\u2019s Analytics (MA) CRE platform, substantially enhancing its coverage of property-level data and expanding its range of analytical solutions to the broker market.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cCatylist offers deep insights into CRE markets through its impressive scope and coverage, intuitive user interface, and innovative research services for brokers,\u201d said Stephen Tulenko, President of Moody\u2019s Analytics. \u201cThe acquisition of Catylist complements Moody\u2019s analytical capabilities and augments our growing suite of CRE tools that integrate rich and relevant data with powerful analytics. We look forward to continuing to invest and enhance our CRE capabilities to help our customers make better decisions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nCatylist\u2019s innovative platform provides CRE brokers with a comprehensive suite of data, analytical tools and verified property listing information. Combined with Moody\u2019s existing CRE capabilities, Catylist\u2019s powerful proprietary tools, research, and market information enable customers to analyze inventory, pricing, and vacancy trends.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMoody\u2019s is widely recognized for excellence in data and analytics, and their evolving commercial real estate capabilities have made them a trusted name in the industry,\u201d said Ronald D. Marten, CCIM, the Founder, President and CEO of Catylist. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to continue growing our business and to serving the evolving needs of the sector as part of a dynamic company like Moody\u2019s.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nThe acquisition builds on Moody\u2019s 2018 purchase of Reis, Inc., a leading CRE data and analytics provider. Catylist\u2019s data, including information sourced directly from brokers, will further inform and enhance Moody\u2019s extensive and growing network of CRE products and services.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe acquisition was funded with cash on hand and is not expected to have a material effect on Moody\u2019s 2020 financial results.\n<\/p>\n
ABOUT MOODY\u2019S CORPORATION<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nMoody\u2019s (NYSE:MCO) is a global risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Its data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 11,400 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody\u2019s combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets. Learn more at moodys.com\/about.\n<\/p>\n \u201cSAFE HARBOR\u201d STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nCertain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements and are based on future expectations, plans and prospects for the business and operations of Moody\u2019s Corporation (the \u201cCompany\u201d) that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. 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In connection with the \u201csafe harbor\u201d provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company is identifying examples of factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those indicated by these forward-looking statements. Those factors, risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of COVID-19 on volatility in the U.S. and world financial markets, on general economic conditions and GDP growth in the U.S. and worldwide, and on the Company\u2019s own operations and personnel. Many other factors could cause actual results to differ from Moody\u2019s outlook, including credit market disruptions or economic slowdowns, which could affect the volume of debt and other securities issued in domestic and\/or global capital markets; other matters that could affect the volume of debt and other securities issued in domestic and\/or global capital markets, including regulation, credit quality concerns, changes in interest rates and other volatility in the financial markets such as that due to Brexit and uncertainty as companies transition away from LIBOR; the level of merger and acquisition activity in the U.S. and abroad; the uncertain effectiveness and possible collateral consequences of U.S. and foreign government actions affecting credit markets, international trade and economic policy, including those related to tariffs and trade barriers; concerns in the marketplace affecting our credibility or otherwise affecting market perceptions of the integrity or utility of independent credit agency ratings; the introduction of competing products or technologies by other companies; pricing pressure from competitors and\/or customers; the level of success of new product development and global expansion; the impact of regulation as an NRSRO, the potential for new U.S., state and local legislation and regulations, including provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (\u201cDodd-Frank\u201d) and regulations resulting from Dodd-Frank; the potential for increased competition and regulation in the EU and other foreign jurisdictions; exposure to litigation related to Moody\u2019s Investors Service\u2019s rating opinions, as well as any other litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries to which the Company may be subject from time to time; provisions in the Dodd-Frank legislation modifying the pleading standards, and EU regulations modifying the liability standards, applicable to credit rating agencies in a manner adverse to credit rating agencies; provisions of EU regulations imposing additional procedural and substantive requirements on the pricing of services and the expansion of supervisory remit to include non-EU ratings used for regulatory purposes; the possible loss of key employees; failures or malfunctions of our operations and infrastructure; any vulnerabilities to cyber threats or other cybersecurity concerns; the outcome of any review by controlling tax authorities of the Company\u2019s global tax planning initiatives; exposure to potential criminal sanctions or civil remedies if the Company fails to comply with foreign and U.S. laws and regulations that are applicable in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, including data protection and privacy laws, sanctions laws, anti-corruption laws, and local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials; the impact of mergers, acquisitions or other business combinations and the ability of the Company to successfully integrate such acquired businesses; currency and foreign exchange volatility; the level of future cash flows; the levels of capital investments; and a decline in the demand for credit risk management tools by financial institutions. These factors, risks and uncertainties as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause Moody\u2019s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements are currently, or in the future could be, amplified by the COVID-19 outbreak and are described in greater detail under \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in Part I, Item 1A of the Company\u2019s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and in other filings made by the Company from time to time with the SEC or in materials incorporated herein or therein. Stockholders and investors are cautioned that the occurrence of any of these factors, risks and uncertainties may cause the Company\u2019s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements, which could have a material and adverse effect on the Company\u2019s business, results of operations and financial condition. New factors may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict new factors, nor can the Company assess the potential effect of any new factors on it.\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210104005152\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nFor Moody\u2019s: KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America New York<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Professional Services Residential Building & Real Estate Commercial Building & Real Estate Finance Construction & Property REIT<\/p>\n MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n Moody\u2019s Acquires Catylist, Inc., Advancing its Commercial Real Estate Capabilities NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Moody\u2019s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired Catylist, Inc., a provider of commercial real estate (CRE) solutions for brokers. The acquisition advances Moody\u2019s Analytics (MA) CRE platform, substantially enhancing its coverage of property-level data and expanding its range of analytical solutions to the broker market. \u201cCatylist offers deep insights into CRE markets through its impressive scope and coverage, intuitive user interface, and innovative research services for brokers,\u201d said Stephen Tulenko, President of Moody\u2019s Analytics. \u201cThe acquisition of Catylist complements Moody\u2019s analytical capabilities and augments our growing suite of CRE tools that integrate rich and relevant data with powerful analytics. We look forward to continuing to … <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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