A global provider of financial data, credit ratings, and the benchmark indexes that help measure the world's markets—including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, which track hundreds of the largest US companies. The business traces back to a 1941 merger of Poor's Publishing and Standard Statistics Bureau, later folded into McGraw-Hill publishing before renaming itself S&P Global in 2016 to focus purely on financial intelligence. It also supplies benchmark prices for oil and gas and automotive data tools used across the car industry.
S&P Global EVP and Chief Legal Officer Steven Kemps to retire effective December 31, 2026
The company has launched a search for his successor; he will continue in his current role until the Retirement Date.
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Steven Kemps notified S&P Global of his retirement as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, effective December 31, 2026.
If a successor is appointed before December 31, 2026, Kemps will transition to Special Advisor to the CEO until the Retirement Date.
Kemps joined S&P Global in 2016 and previously held legal leadership roles at Quanta Services, Hess Retail, Kimberly-Clark, and Dorsey & Whitney.
The company also announced a new Market Intelligence operating model with leadership changes, including Sally Moore, Bhavesh Dayalji, Whit McGraw, and Darren Thomas.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
S&P Global completes spin-off of Mobility Global, distributing 100% of shares to stockholders.
On July 1, 2026, S&P Global completed the separation of its Mobility division into independent public company Mobility Global Inc.
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Each S&P Global stockholder of record as of June 15, 2026 received one share of Mobility Global common stock for every S&P Global share held.
Mobility Global common stock began trading on the NYSE under the ticker 'MBGL' on July 1, 2026; S&P Global retains no ownership interest.
The separation was effected through a Separation and Distribution Agreement, along with Tax Matters, Transition Services, and Employee Matters Agreements dated June 30, 2026.
S&P Global expects to issue recast financial information on July 6, 2026 reflecting the spin-off.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
S&P Global President of Market Intelligence Saugata Saha to depart July 30, 2026
Saha is leaving to pursue another opportunity and will remain with the company through July 30, 2026, to support the transition.
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Saugata Saha notified S&P Global of his departure as President, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer, effective July 30, 2026.
The Enterprise Data Organization will move under the Chief Technology & Transformation Office, led by Firdaus Bhathena.
S&P Global reiterated its financial guidance for 2026 in connection with the announcement.
The company stated it expects to move quickly to evaluate and refine leadership and structure for Market Intelligence.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
S&P Global board approves Mobility division spin-off to shareholders
On May 20, 2026, S&P Global's Board approved the separation of its Mobility division via a pro rata distribution of 100% of Mobility Global Inc. common stock.
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Shareholders of record on June 15, 2026 will receive one share of Mobility Global common stock for each S&P Global share held.
The distribution is expected to be effective at 12:01 a.m. New York City time on July 1, 2026, after which S&P Global will retain no ownership in Mobility Global.
Completion is subject to customary conditions, including SEC effectiveness of Mobility Global's Form 10 registration statement.
When-issued trading of Mobility Global stock under 'MBGL WI' is expected to begin around June 26, 2026, with regular-way trading starting July 1, 2026.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are financial advisors, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is legal counsel to S&P Global.
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S&P Global shareholders elect 10 directors and approve executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
All 10 director nominees were elected, with votes ranging from 227,792,941 (Maria Morris) to 238,810,537 (Robert Moritz) in favor.
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S&P Global Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2026.
The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 224,620,110 votes for and 13,719,583 against.
Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026 with 243,206,246 votes for and 19,214,206 against.
A shareholder proposal to reduce the special meeting ownership threshold failed (97,536,572 for, 141,800,819 against), and a proposal on charitable support reporting also failed (2,490,965 for, 235,501,397 against).
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
S&P Global prices $2.0B senior notes offering by Mobility Global ahead of spin-off
On May 19, 2026, S&P Global announced the pricing of a $2.0 billion private offering of senior notes by Mobility Global Inc., its Mobility division holding company.
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The offering consists of $650 million of 5.050% senior notes due 2029, $650 million of 5.450% senior notes due 2031, and $700 million of 6.050% senior notes due 2036.
The notes are offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, with closing expected on May 29, 2026.
Mobility Global also entered into a $500 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
Net proceeds will be held in escrow and used to finance a cash payment to S&P Global upon completion of the planned spin-off of the Mobility division.
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S&P Global announces $2B private offering of senior notes by Mobility Global Inc. ahead of planned spin-off.
The notes are being offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.
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On May 18, 2026, S&P Global Inc. announced the commencement of a $2,000,000,000 private offering of senior notes due 2029, 2031, and 2036 by Mobility Global Inc.
Mobility Global Inc. is a recently formed holding company for S&P Global's Mobility division, which S&P Global intends to separate via a spin-off to shareholders.
Net proceeds will be held in escrow pending completion of the separation and used to finance a cash payment to S&P Global for transferred assets, plus fees and general corporate purposes.
Mobility Global has also entered into a $500 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits