MSCI Inc . (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community with a market capitalization of $41.27 billion, announced the results of its annual stockholders meeting held on April 22, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company is currently trading above its Fair Value, with a P/E ratio of 37x and strong revenue growth of 11.67% over the last twelve months. The meeting, conducted virtually, addressed several key proposals and resulted in the election of board members and approval of executive compensation and incentive plans.
The company’s common stock, with 77,601,625 shares entitled to vote, saw the re-election of all board director nominees. Each director received a majority of votes cast in their favor. The board members re-elected include Robert G. Ashe, Henry A. Fernandez, Robin Matlock, Jacques P. Perold, C.D. Baer Pettit, Sandy C. Rattray, Linda H. Riefler, Michelle Seitz, Marcus L. Smith, Rajat Taneja, Paula Volent, and June Yang. Under their leadership, MSCI has maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 1.35%.
In addition to the election of directors, the shareholders approved, by advisory vote, the company’s executive compensation. The proposal received 59,555,486 votes in favor, 3,822,943 against, and 195,071 abstentions.
Another significant item on the agenda was the approval of the MSCI Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which shareholders passed with 61,682,565 votes for, 1,761,367 against, and 129,568 abstentions. This plan is designed to provide incentives to employees and align their interests with those of the shareholders.
Furthermore, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent auditor for the fiscal year 2025 was ratified with an overwhelming majority of 66,792,048 votes for, 1,094,005 against, and 102,599 abstentions.
The completion of these proposals is a testament to the shareholders’ confidence in MSCI Inc.’s leadership and strategic direction. The company’s commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement is reflected in the execution of the annual meeting and the reporting of its outcomes. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed financial health metrics, showing MSCI maintains a "GOOD" overall financial health score, along with 8 additional key ProTips and comprehensive analysis in the Pro Research Report, available exclusively to subscribers.
This report is based on a press release statement and provides a summary of the most significant outcomes of MSCI Inc.’s annual stockholders meeting.
In other recent news, MSCI Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.00, compared to the forecasted $3.93. The company also reported revenue of $745.83 million, slightly above the anticipated $745.40 million. MSCI maintained its full-year guidance despite market uncertainties, signaling confidence in its strategic direction and operational efficiency. The company highlighted significant growth in organic revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and high retention rates across key product lines. Additionally, MSCI repurchased $275 million in shares, reinforcing its commitment to capital allocation. The firm announced a new partnership with Moody’s to develop independent credit risk assessments for private credit, a move expected to enhance its offerings in the private credit sector. While the company faces potential challenges such as increased tax rates and shifts in global investment flows, it remains focused on innovation and product diversification.
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