We are advising S&P Global on the transaction

Davis Polk is advising S&P Global on the separation of its mobility segment, S&P Global Mobility, into a stand-alone public company. S&P Global expects to complete the separation within 12 to 18 months, subject to the satisfaction of customary legal and regulatory requirements and approvals.

S&P Global provides essential intelligence, enabling governments, businesses and individuals with the right data, expertise and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction. From helping its customers assess new investments to guiding them through sustainability and energy transition across supply chains, S&P Global unlocks new opportunities, solves challenges and accelerates progress for the world.

S&P Global Mobility is an automotive data and technology leader with three divisions – Used Vehicle Sales & Service (including CARFAX), Strategy & Product Planning and New Vehicle Sales & Marketing. In fiscal year 2024, the mobility segment generated $1.6 billion in revenue, a year-over-year increase of approximately 8%.

The Davis Polk corporate team includes partners Brian Wolfe and William H. Aaronson and associate Samuel Liebmann. Partners Michael Kaplan and Roshni Banker Cariello are providing capital markets advice. Partner Veronica M. Wissel and counsel Joseph S. Brown are providing executive compensation advice. Partner Michael Mollerus and counsel Liang Zhang are providing tax advice. Partner Pritesh P. Shah is providing IP and commercial transactions advice. Partner Ning Chiu is providing corporate governance advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office. 

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