Industry
Leadership
- #1 or #2 in chosen sectors
- Strong brands
- Deep and broad industry knowledge and expertise in each segment
- Must-have tailored products and services targeted to professionals
- Global presence
Our ability to continually reframe our markets allows us to develop tailored solutions that meet our customers’ daily needs and increase their productivity.
Operational
Leadership
- Multiple revenue streams from geographic areas and a wide range of customers provide balance and diversity
- Business model and technology platform built for a global marketplace
- Electronic, software and services were 90% of pro forma revenues in 2008
Through targeted investment, we have built a company with strong technology and operating platforms that serve the global marketplace. The diverse revenue streams from our portfolio of businesses have provided stability and growth.
Financial
Leadership
- High renewal rates – 86% of our pro forma 2008 revenues were recurring
- Strong focus on free cash flow generation
- History of annual dividend increases
- Prudent use of share repurchases
- Robust balance sheet
Our business, which generates strong free cash flow, and our prudent approach to capital management position us well for both short and long term, enabling us to invest in growth and deliver attractive returns to our shareholders.
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