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Morningstar Plans to Acquire CRSP

We are pleased to share some exciting news about the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP): The University of Chicago, home to CRSP, and Morningstar, Inc. today signed an agreement for Morningstar to acquire CRSP.

This is a momentous development in CRSP’s continued growth and evolution as a leading source of market information and research data. Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment insights and is committed to empowering investor success with market insight and innovation. Together, we can strengthen our ability to provide data and insights to help advance research in financial markets, make informed decisions, evaluate risk, and create effective investment strategies.

You can read more about the transaction in this news release link. Until the close of the transaction, Morningstar and CRSP will continue to operate as independent entities. Please be assured that this agreement will not change our commitment to providing you with precise, trusted research data and market indexes.

We look forward to sharing updates as this transition moves forward. Please contact us at support@crsp.org if you have questions or concerns in the meantime.

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