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The 10-K against last year's

160 changes: 37 added, 27 removed, 95 reworded, 1 quiet changes

10-K Oct 20, 2026 vs Oct 22, 2025
Risk FactorsRedline ↓
28.9%
of the text changed · 9,766 words now
28.9%
of the text changed · 8,798 words now
Legal ProceedingsRedline ↓
13.1%
of the text changed · 835 words now
Accounting PoliciesRedline ↓
15.4%
of the text changed · 4,647 words now

10-K 0001628280-26-066391 (2026-10-20) vs 10-K 0001628280-25-045769 (2025-10-22)

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MD&A 220 words changed in this paragraph; it is 46% similar to last year's version.
Years ended August 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2025 2024 % Change Operating income $ 699,957 $ 748,303 $ 701,299 6.7% (6.5)% Intangible asset amortization 76,205 73,036 67,383 Restructuring/severance 46,200 259 CEO onboarding costs(1) 19,521 1,675 Business divestiture, disposition, acquisitions and related costs 8,255 17,761 884 India Labor Codes Reform 2,883 — Asset impairment 887 — Client bankruptcy charges 750 — Litigation reserve 650 — Sales Tax Dispute(1) Dispute(2) — 2,398 54,048 Executive search costs 1,675 — Restructuring/severance 259 5,596 Asset impairment — 3,443 Adjusted operating income $ 855,308 $ 843,432 $ 832,653 1.3% 1.4% Operating margin 28.3 % 32.2 % 31.8 % Adjusted operating margin(2) margin(3) 34.5 % 36.3 % 37.8 % Net income $ 533,481 $ 597,040 $ 537,126 11.2% (10.6)% Intangible asset amortization 58,762 54,074 49,529 Restructuring/severance 35,625 192 CEO onboarding costs(1) 15,053 1,240 Impairment within Other assets(4) 12,338 — Business disposition, acquisitions and related costs 6,365 13,150 India Labor Codes Reform 2,223 — Asset impairment 684 — Client bankruptcy charges 578 — Litigation reserve 501 — Sales Tax Dispute(2) — 1,775 Gain on business divestiture — (17,205) Gain on sale of investments (5,015) — Business divestiture, acquisitions and related costs 13,150 650 Sales Tax Dispute(1) 1,775 39,727 Executive search costs 1,240 Non-operating income from business disposition (604) — Restructuring/severance 192 4,113 Asset impairment — 2,531 Income tax items (493) 1,351 1,397 Adjusted net income(3) income(5) $ 659,498 $ 651,617 $ 635,073 2.6% Net income $ 597,040 $ 537,126 11.2% Interest expense 56,324 65,778 Income taxes 123,918 114,377 Depreciation and amortization expense 157,691 125,187 EBITDA $ 934,973 $ 842,468 11.0% Non-recurring non-cash expenses — 5,070 Adjusted EBITDA $ 934,973 $ 847,538 10.3% Diluted EPS $ 15.55 $ 13.91 11.8% Intangible asset amortization 1.41 1.27 Gain on business divestiture (0.45) — Business divestiture, acquisitions and related costs 0.34 0.02 Sales Tax Dispute(1) 0.05 1.03 Executive search costs 0.03 — Restructuring/severance 0.01 0.11 Asset impairment — 0.07 Income tax items 0.04 0.04 Adjusted Diluted EPS(3) $ 16.98 $ 16.45 3.2% Weighted average common shares (diluted) 38,385 38,618 1.2%

Source: Item 7, 10-K 0001628280-26-066391 vs Item 7, 10-K 0001628280-25-045769

Risk Factors 191 words changed in this paragraph; it is 62% similar to last year's version.
We use, and are expanding our use of, machine learning and AI technologies in our products and processes. If we fail to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technological developments, or fail to launch products that are competitive, our competitive position and business results may be negatively impacted. If our competitors or other third parties incorporate AI technologies, such as emerging generative and agentic AI, into their products and processes more quickly or more successfully than us, this could impair our ability to compete effectively. Our use of AI technologies, including generative and agentic AI, requires resources to develop, test and maintain such products, which is costly. Despite our investments in, and commitment of resources to, the development of AI products and technologies, we may not be successful in generating revenues from these efforts. In addition, third parties may be able to use AI to create technology that could reduce demand for our products and services. Even where our AI-enabled products and services are adopted, we may be unable to monetize them profitably. The cost of developing, delivering and operating AI capabilities — including model licensing, inference and compute costs and the consumption of AI tokens — can be significant and variable, and has increased as we expand our use of AI. Our historical pricing has been based substantially on subscription and user-based models, and our efforts to introduce consumption-, usage- or outcome-based pricing that better aligns the price of our AI-enabled offerings with their underlying cost and value may not succeed or may not be accepted by clients. If client adoption or usage of our AI features exceeds our expectations, or if we are unable to accurately forecast usage, price our offerings appropriately, or pass through the associated costs, our AI-related costs may exceed the revenues these offerings generate, and increased usage could adversely affect our margins. Conversely, if adoption develops more slowly than anticipated, we may be unable to recover our AI investments within the timeframe we expect, or at all. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our profitability, margins and results of operations.

Source: Item 1A, 10-K 0001628280-26-066391 vs Item 1A, 10-K 0001628280-25-045769

Accounting Policies 142 words changed in this paragraph; it is 40% similar to last year's version.
In December 2023, September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) - Targeted Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This ASU enhances annual income tax disclosures primarily related removes all references to our effective tax rate reconciliation prescriptive and income taxes paid. sequential software development stages, and requires entities to start capitalizing eligible software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. The amendments in this ASU are to can be applied prospectively, although using a prospective, modified, or retrospective application is permitted, transition approach, and are effective for our interim and annual financial statements periods starting in fiscal 2026. 2029. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. permitted at the beginning of an annual period. We are currently assessing the impact of the new requirements on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

Source: Item 8, Note 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, 10-K 0001628280-26-066391 vs Item 8, Note 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, 10-K 0001628280-25-045769

Legal Proceedings 127 words changed in this paragraph; it is 61% similar to last year's version.
In the normal course of our business, we are, or may be, are engaged in various legal proceedings, claims, litigation and litigation, and are from time to time subjected to government and regulatory proceedings. proceedings, investigations, and inquiries. In view of the uncertainty inherent in litigation and regulatory such matters, we cannot predict the eventual outcome of such matters or the timing of their resolution, or in most cases reasonably estimate what the eventual judgments, damages, fines, penalties or impact of activity restrictions (if any) restrictions may be. While As a result, we cannot predict the outcome provide assurance that such outcomes will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of these matters, based operations, cash flows, business or competitive position. Based on information available at August 31, 2025, our 2026, management believes that the ultimate outcome resolution of these unresolved matters against us, that are currently pending or asserted, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, our results of operations or our cash flows. As litigation or the process to resolve pending matters progresses, we will continue to review the latest information available and assess our ability to predict the outcome of such matters and the effects, if any, on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows, business or competitive position.

Source: Item 3, via Note 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, 10-K 0001628280-26-066391 vs Item 3, via Note 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, 10-K 0001628280-25-045769

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Sentences and paragraphs of FDS's Risk Factors and MD&A, 10-K 2026-10-20 against 10-K 2025-10-22. Each links to the text at sec.gov.

RemovedRisk Factors
Cyber-security risks also may be derived from fraud or malice on the part of our employees or third-party service providers, or may result from human error, software bugs, server malfunctions, software or hardware failures or other technological failures. Our and our vendors' use of mobile and cloud technologies may increase our risk for such threats. Our protective systems and procedures and those of third parties to which we are connected, such as cloud computing providers, may not be effective against these threats. In addition, failure by our clients or third-party service providers to notify us of system failures or security breaches in a timely manner could lead to unauthorized access to our systems and data, resulting in adverse effects on our business, operating results or financial condition.

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RemovedRisk Factors
While we have dedicated resources responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of cybersecurity, and implemented systems and processes intended to help identify cyberattacks and protect and remediate our network infrastructure, we may not be able to anticipate, prevent or detect all such attacks. As these threats continually evolve, we are required to devote additional resources and investment to modify or enhance our systems and processes, including patch and vulnerability management, which we may not be able to do in a timely or complete manner, or without adversely impacting our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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RemovedRisk Factors
AI technologies used in our products and processes may use or incorporate data from third-party sources, including information they input into the AI tools, which may expose us to risks associated with data rights and protection.

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RemovedRisk Factors
Each year, an increasing amount of free or relatively inexpensive information becomes available, particularly through the internet, and this trend is likely to continue, especially with the deployment of AI tools. The availability of free or relatively inexpensive information may reduce demand for our products and services. While we believe our offerings are distinguished by such factors as standardization, timeliness, normalization, accuracy, ease-of-use, completeness and other value-added factors, if users choose to obtain the information they need from public or other sources, our business, results of operations, and cash flows could be adversely affected.

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RemovedRisk Factors
We are party to lawsuits in the normal course of our business, including a purported class action relating to our acquisition, and operation of, the CGS business (Dinosaur Financial Group LLC et al. v. S&P Global, Inc. et al). Litigation and governmental investigations can be expensive, lengthy and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict. Unfavorable resolution of lawsuits could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition. While we maintain insurance coverage in respect of certain risks, some of these lawsuits may not be covered by existing insurance. Even if we successfully defend against these lawsuits, the costs of defending such lawsuits may be material to our business, operating results or financial condition and may divert our management’s attention from our business operations. For additional information regarding legal matters, see Item 3. Legal Proceedings, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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RemovedRisk Factors
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to changes in tax laws as well as tax examinations by various governmental tax authorities. The global and diverse nature of our business means that there could be additional examinations by governmental tax authorities and the resolution of ongoing and other probable audits which could impose a future risk to the results of our business.

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RemovedRisk Factors
For example, during August 2019 through February 2024, we received various assessment and audit notices from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue with respect to sales taxes, interest and underpayment penalties relating to the tax periods from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2023 ("Sales Tax Dispute"). We entered into an agreement with the Commonwealth on November 26, 2024 which fully resolved all matters relating to the Sales Tax Dispute, bringing our total charge with respect to that matter to approximately $66.2 million. For a further discussion see Part II, Item 8. Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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RemovedRisk Factors
Changes in tax laws or the terms of tax treaties in a jurisdiction where we are subject to tax could have an impact on our taxes payable. In addition, as a global taxpayer, we face challenges due to increasing complexities in accounting for, and collecting, taxes in a variety of jurisdictions, which could impact our tax obligations and effective tax rate.

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RemovedMD&A
Beginning in fiscal 2025, we are reporting Organic ASV, rather than Organic ASV plus professional services, to focus on the recurring nature of our revenues. This underscores the shift of our offerings toward providing more managed services and less project-based services.

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RemovedMD&A
The buy-side and sell-side Organic ASV annual growth rates as of August 31, 2025 were 5.5% and 4.3%, respectively. Buy-side clients account for approximately 82% of our Organic ASV, consistent with the prior year, and primarily include institutional asset managers, wealth managers, asset owners, partners, hedge funds and corporate clients. The remaining Organic ASV is derived from sell-side firms and primarily include broker-dealers, banking and advisory firms, and private equity and venture capital firms.

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RemovedMD&A
As of August 31, 2025, there were 237,324 professionals using FactSet, representing a net increase of 9.7% or 20,943 users in the last twelve months, primarily driven by an increase in wealth management users. The user count does not reflect our fiscal 2025 acquisitions.

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RemovedMD&A
For the periods presented, our effective tax rates were lower than the applicable U.S. corporate income tax rate. This was primarily attributable to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation, a lower U.S. tax impact of foreign earnings, research and development ("R&D") tax credits and a foreign derived intangible income ("FDII") tax deduction, partially offset by our state income taxes.

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RemovedMD&A
Years ended August 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2025 2024 % Change Net income $ 597,040 $537,126 11.2% Diluted weighted average common shares 38,385 38,618 (0.6)% Diluted EPS $ 15.55 $13.91 11.8%

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RemovedMD&A
As of August 31, 2025, we had $486.9 million of undistributed foreign earnings of which $69.1 million are permanently reinvested. It is our intent to permanently reinvest all foreign undistributed earnings, except in jurisdictions where earnings can be repatriated substantially free of tax. It is not practicable to determine the deferred tax liability that would be payable if these earnings were repatriated to the U.S.

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RemovedMD&A
Debt issuance costs related to the 2025 Credit Facilities were $3.4 million. These debt issuance costs are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability for the 2025 Term Facility and within Other assets for the 2025 Revolving Facility. Debt issuance costs are amortized to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the debt (which approximates the effective interest method for the 2025 Term Facility).

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RemovedMD&A
The 2022 Term Facility, originally due to mature on March 1, 2025, was repaid in full following $125.0 million of repayments made during the six months ended February 28, 2025. During fiscal 2025, we borrowed $305.0 million and repaid $555.0 million under the 2022 Revolving Facility. The 2022 Credit Agreement was terminated on April 8, 2025, concurrent with entering into the 2025 Credit Agreement.

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RemovedMD&A
We leverage interest rate swap agreements to manage our floating interest rate exposure with a fixed interest rate. Our interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges at inception.

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RemovedMD&A
On April 24, 2025, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement ("2025 Swap Agreement") with a notional amount of $200.0 million to hedge a portion of our outstanding floating SOFR debt with a fixed interest rate of 4.086%. The notional amount of the 2025 Swap Agreement declines by $50.0 million on a quarterly basis beginning May 31, 2025 and matures on February 28, 2026. As of August 31, 2025, the notional amount of the 2025 Swap Agreement was $100.0 million.

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RemovedMD&A
On March 1, 2024, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement ("2024 Swap Agreement") with a notional amount of $200.0 million to hedge a portion of our outstanding floating SOFR debt with a fixed interest rate of 5.145%. The notional amount of the 2024 Swap Agreement declined by $50.0 million on a quarterly basis beginning May 31, 2024. The 2024 Swap Agreement matured on February 28, 2025.

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