Filed
by MSCI Inc.
Pursuant
to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of
1933
and
deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject
Company: RiskMetrics Group, Inc.
(Commission
File No.: 1-33928)
The
following slides were used in connection with a webcast for investors
hosted by MSCI Inc. and RiskMetrics Group, Inc. on March 1,
2010:
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Important Information for Investors and Stockholders This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. MSCI will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a proxy statement of RiskMetrics that also constitutes a prospectus of MSCI. MSCI and RiskMetrics also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. A definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of RiskMetrics. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF RISKMETRICS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about MSCI and RiskMetrics, once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by MSCI will be available free of charge on MSCI's internet website at www.msci.com or by contacting MSCI's Investor Relations Department at MSCI Inc., Attn: Investor Relations, 88 Pine Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10005 (1-866-447-7874). Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by RiskMetrics will be available free of charge on RiskMetrics internet website at www.riskmetrics.com or by contacting RiskMetrics' Investor Relations Department at sarah.cohn@riskmetrics.com (1-212-354-4643). MSCI, RiskMetrics, their respective directors and certain of their executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of RiskMetrics in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of RiskMetrics is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2009. Information about the directors and executive officers of MSCI is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2010 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2010. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 1 slide01 |
Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause MSCI's, RiskMetrics' and the combined company's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond MSCI's, RiskMetrics' and the combined company's control and that could materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed merger may not be satisfied; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed merger is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the failure to consummate or delay in consummating the proposed merger for other reasons; the combined company's ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the proposed merger; the combined company's ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of RiskMetrics and MSCI; and the diversion of management time on merger-related issues. Other factors that could materially affect MSCI's, RiskMetrics' and the combined company's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements can be found in MSCI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2009 and filed with the SEC on January 29, 2010, in RiskMetrics' December 31, 2009 Annual Form 10-K which was filed with the SEC on February 24, 2010 and in their respective quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if MSCI's or RiskMetrics' underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from what MSCI or RiskMetrics projected. Any forward-looking statement in this release reflects MSCI's or RiskMetrics' current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to MSCI's or RiskMetrics' operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. MSCI and RiskMetrics assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The information provided herein may include certain non-GAAP financial measures. The reconciliation of such measures to the comparable GAAP figures are included on page 16 of this presentation. The following slides are part of a presentation by MSCI and are intended to be viewed as part of that presentation. The presentation is based on information generally available to the public and does not contain any material, non-public information. No representation is made that it is accurate or complete. The presentation has been prepared solely for informational purposes, is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or instrument and has not been updated since it was originally presented. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 2 slide02 |
The Preeminent Investment Decision Tools Company MSCI BARRA [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] RiskMetrics Group Industry [] Creates preeminent provider of industry-standard tools for Leader equity performance and portfolio and risk management across asset classes with combined revenues of $746MM(1) and combined Adjusted EBITDA of $314MM(2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive [] Combines highly complementary providers of risk management Risk Platform tools for asset owners, asset managers, hedge funds, and banks worldwide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holistic [] Enables seamless integration of portfolio and risk management Investment functions across the investment process Tools Solution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scalable [] Leverages combined data, analytics and software platform to Growth accelerate growth and enhance profitability Platform Notes 1. Combined revenue figure reflects the sum of MSCI revenues for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2009 and RiskMetrics revenues for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 2. Combined Adjusted EBITDA figure reflects the sum of MSCI Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2009 and RiskMetrics Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. RiskMetrics Adjusted EBITDA includes all stock based compensation and one time expenses. Reconciliation of MSCI and RiskMetrics Adjusted EBITDA shown on page 16 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 3 Slide03 |
Significant Financial Benefits Enhanced [] Expected to be immediately accretive to cash earnings per Earnings share -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost [] Estimated $50MM of cost savings by 2012 from overlapping Synergies support functions, market data, office locations and administrative expenses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue [] Potential revenue synergies through cross-selling across Synergies greatly expanded global client base -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital [] Strong combined free cash flow supports increased financial Structure leverage -- Capital structure rapidly delevers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial [] Greater scale, broader client base, enhanced growth profile and increased recurring revenue [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 4 Slide04 |
A Powerful Combination... MSCI BARRA [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] RiskMetrics Group Complementary o Equity performance indices Products o Equity portfolio analytics o Multi-asset class risk o Multi-asset class risk analytics analytics o Corporate governance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complementary Asset Owners Broker Hedge Funds Client Bases Dealers Asset Managers Mutual Funds Banks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Powerful [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Brands [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enhanced Revenues: $443MM(1) Revenues:$303MM (1) Geographic [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Footprint Note 1. MSCI revenues for the twelve months ended November 30, 2009 and RiskMetrics revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 5 Slide05 |
.. . . With a Comprehensive Product Suite Complementary Front and Middle Office Diversified Platforms and Products -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity Fixed Income -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Primarily Office Front Equity Indices Fixed Income Analytics [] Benchmark indices to help measure [] Fixed income risk models and performance and aid in portfolio software for portfolio construction construction and as the bases for and to measure risk and return investment products Equity Analytics [] Equity risk models and software for portfolio construction and to measure risk and return ESG Data and Analytics [] Credit Analytics [] Environmental / socially responsible Portfolio credit exposure research and analytics evaluation through services that include analytics, data and managed services -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multi-Asset Class Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy and Commodity Analytics [] Risk and derivative valuation tools to measure, manage and price risk in energy and commodities markets Primarily Middle Office Multi-Asset Class Risk Analytics Financial Research [] Multi-asset class platform for [] Accounting risk research, training, portfolio risk analysis and due diligence accounting research performance attribution services and legal risk and analysis Multi-Asset Class Risk Analytics Governance Services [] Standard for multi-asset class [] Proxy research and financial risk measurement recommendations [] Proxy voting services Governance advice to corporations MSCI Products RiskMetrics Products [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 6 Slide06 |
Leverages Platform to Accelerate Growth Businesses (2009 Revenues)(1) Highly Scalable Platform Equity Fixed Multi-Asset Equity Portfolio Income Class Indices Analytics Portfolio Risk ($260MM) ($123MM) Analytics Analytics (~$15MM)(2) (~$186MM(3) Platform Data Models & Research Technology Processing Notes 1. MSCI revenues for the twelve months ended November 30, 2009 and RiskMetrics revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 2. Includes $5MM of MSCI Fixed Income Analytics revenues reflected in Other Products for reporting purposes and approximately $10MM of RiskMetrics Fixed Income Analytics revenues, which is included in Risk segment revenues for reporting purposes 3. Multi-Asset Class Risk Analytics revenues include $38MM of MSCI Multi-Asset Class Portfolio Analytics revenues and $159MM of RiskMetrics Risk segment revenues, excluding approximately $10MM of RiskMetrics Fixed Income Analytics revenues included in Risk segment revenues for reporting purposes [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 7 Slide07 |
Identified Synergies Compensation [] Elimination of overlapping positions across broad range of Expense functions Savings [] Opportunity to relocate positions to emerging market centers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Compensation [] Significant savings across data centers, network, market Expense Savings data, occupancy, G&A and other public company expenses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue [] Cross-sell opportunities across combined client bases and Opportunities regional footprints [] Creation of new products and product enhancements produced from best-in-breed features -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 8 Slide08 |
Enhanced Scale and Growth Profile MSCI (1) RiskMetrics (1)(2) Pro Forma MSCI Revenues ($MM) [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] MSCI (1) RiskMetrics (1)(2) Pro Forma MSCI Revenues ($MM) [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Adjusted EBITDA ($MM) [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Notes 1 MSCI figures shown for the fiscal years ending November 30 and RiskMetrics figures shown for the fiscal years ending December 31. RiskMetrics 2007 figure is pro forma to include ISS and CFRA for the full year 2 RiskMetrics Adjusted EBITDA includes all stock based compensation and one time expenses. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA shown on page 16 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 9 Slide09 |
Increased Revenue Diversification MSCI (1) RiskMetrics (1)(2) Pro Forma MSCI Revenues(1)($MM) [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] MSCI (1) RiskMetrics (1)(2) Pro Forma MSCI Revenue Composition (1) [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Notes 1 MSCI revenues for the twelve months ended November 30, 2009 and RiskMetrics revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 2 Represents ISS segment revenues 2 Subscription revenue represents RiskMetrics recurring revenue as a percent of total revenue Subscription (Non-Market Based) Asset Based Fee Other [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 10 Slide10 |
Key Transaction Terms Offer Price $21.75 comprised of $16.35 of cash and 0.1802 shares of MSCI Per Share per RiskMetrics share -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Structure 75% cash / 25% stock to common shareholders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transaction $1.55Bn fully-diluted equity value (1) Value -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RiskMetrics 11%-13% (2) Shareholder Ownership -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transaction Existing cash plus up to $1,375MM in committed senior credit Financing facilities comprised of $1,275MM Term Loan B and $100MM revolving facility -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conditions Approval of RiskMetrics shareholders, anti-trust clearance and receipt of transaction financing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Targeted Fiscal third quarter Closing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes 1 Reflects cash and stock consideration to RiskMetrics holders of common stock, restricted stock and options. Restricted stock and options valued at intrinsic value assuming Treasury Stock Method based on MSCI closing price of $29.98 as of February 26, 2010 2 Pro forma fully-diluted ownership assuming issuance of 13.9MM - 16.3MM MSCI shares. Exact number of MSCI shares issued will depend on number of RiskMetrics options exercised prior to closing [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 11 Slide11 |
Capitalization Post Closing Pro Forma Transaction Capitalization Illustrative Sources & Uses $MM -------------------------------------------- Sources -------------------------------------------- Existing Cash 642 Equity Consideration (1) 384 Transaction Debt 1,275 Total Sources 2,301 -------------------------------------------- Uses -------------------------------------------- Purchase of Equity 1,547 Repayment of Existing Debt 668 Transaction Costs 85 Total Uses 2,301 MSCI Capitalization - Pro Forma For Transaction Standalone Standalone Illustrative MSCI RiskMetrics Pro Forma $MM 11/30/2009 12/31/2010 MSCI Cash 471 227 156 Total Debt 380 289 1,275 2009 Adjusted EBITDA(2) 215 99 314 Net Debt / 2009 Adjusted EBITDA 3.6x Net Debt / 2009 Adjusted EBITDA + Run-rate Synergies (3) 3.1x Free Cash Flow 153(4) 70 223 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: $100MM revolver remains undrawn Notes 1 Assumes 75% cash / 25% stock consideration mix offered to all fully-diluted RiskMetrics shares. Restricted stock and options valued at intrinsic value. Assumes Treasury Stock Method and MSCI closing price of $29.98 as of February 26, 2010 2 MSCI and RiskMetrics' figures for fiscal years November 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, respectively. RiskMetrics Adjusted EBITDA includes all stock based compensation and one time expenses; reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA shown on page 16 3 Assumes $50MM of run-rate synergies 4 Excludes $35MM non-recurring payable to related parties; reconciliation of free cash flow shown on page 16 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 12 Slide11 |
Financially Compelling to Stockholders Illustrative Pro Forma Impact 2009 Illustrative Pro Forma Impact MSCI RiskMetrics For the 12 Months Ended, ------------------------ ($MM, Unless Otherwise Noted) 11/30/2009 12/31/2009 Combination Impact --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue 443 303 Potential revenue synergies Operating Expenses 266 213 $50MM run-rate synergies Intangible Amortization Expense 26 23 Replaced by transaction ---------- ----------- intangible amortization Operating Income 151 67 Interest Expense, Net and Other 19 20 Replaced by new $1.375Bn ---------- ----------- credit facility and lower cash balances Pre-Tax Income 132 47 ---------- ----------- Net Income 82 31 ---------- ----------- Cash EPS Adjustment Categories Amortization of Intangibles Non-Recurring Stock Based Compensation Transaction-Related Non-Recurring Fees and Expenses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 13 Slide12 |
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Powerful Combination(1) Offices [] 21 offices in 15 countries [] 20 offices in 13 countries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Employees [] 878 full time employees [] 1,140 full time employees -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Headquarters [] New York headquarters [] New York headquarters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clients [] 3,100+ clients [] 3,500+ clients -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run Rate / ACV [] $461MM [] $283MM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- % Subscription [] 84% [] 93%(2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 All figures as of November 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009 for MSCI and RiskMetrics, respectively 2 Subscription revenue represents RiskMetrics recurring revenue as a percent of total revenue 3 MSCI revenues for the twelve months ended November 30, 2009 and RiskMetrics revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 4 Represents ISS segment revenues [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 15 Slide11 |
GAAP Reconciliation GAAP Reconciliation MSCI Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation ($MM, except per share data) 2007 2008 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted EBITDA 159.1 194.8 215.1 Impairment of goodwill and intangible asset -- - Founders grant expense 0.8 25.6 26.6 Amortization of intangible assets 26.4 28.5 25.6 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 2.0 5.0 12.0 Interest, other (income) expense, net (3.3) 26.1 19.3 Income tax expense 52.2 41.4 49.9 Net income 81.1 68.3 81.8 MSCI Free Cash Flow Reconciliation 2009 Net cash provided by operating activities 130.9 Purchased property, equipment and leasehold improvements (13.4) Payable to related parties 35.0 Free Cash Flow 152.5 RiskMetrics Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation(1) ($MM, except per share data) 2007 2008 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted EBITDA 66.0 90.7 98.7 Impairment of goodwill and intangible asset - 160.1 - Founders grant expense - - - Amortization of intangible assets 19.1 21.8 23.4 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 7.4 8.8 8.3 Interest, other (income) expense, net 35.4 26.3 20.3 Income tax expense 1.7 10.7 15.6 Net income 2.4 (136.9) 31.1 RiskMetrics Free Cash Flow Reconciliation 2009 Net cash provided by operating activities 77.2 Purchase of property and equipment (7.1) Payable to related parties - Free Cash Flow 70.1 Note 1 Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA differs from that used by RiskMetrics, which excludes all stock based compensation expense and one-time items [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 16 Slide16 |
Illustrative Share Issuance Illustrative Pro Forma Ownership Impact(1) Lower Ownership Dilution Scenario (2) Assumes All Exercisable Options are Exercised Units MSCI Share Option Pro Forma Outstanding Equivalents Proceeds FD Ownership (MM) (MM)(4) Unit Type(s) ($MM) (%) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Shares Outstanding 63.4 11.4 Common Stock - 9.4% Restricted Stock 0.2 0.2 RSUs - 0.1% Exercisable Options 9.5 1.7 Common Stock 61.5 1.4% Non-Exercisable Options 2.9 0.6 Options - 0.5% Total RiskMetrics Equity Units 76.1 13.9 61.5 11.4% MSCI Existing Fully-Diluted Shares 107.8 88.6% Pro Forma Fully-Diluted Shares 121.7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Higher Ownership Dilution Scenario(3) Assumes Only RiskMetrics CEO's Exercisable Options are Exercised Units MSCI Share Option Pro Forma Outstanding Equivalents Proceeds FD Ownership (MM) (MM)(4) Unit Type(s) ($MM) (%) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Shares Outstanding 63.4 11.4 Common Stock - 9.2% Restricted Stock 0.2 0.2 RSUs - 0.1% Exercisable Options 9.5 4.1 Common Stock & Options 3.3 3.3% Non-Exercisable Options 2.9 0.6 Options - 0.5% Total RiskMetrics Equity Units 76.1 16.3 3.3 13.1% MSCI Existing Fully-Diluted Shares 107.8 86.9% Pro Forma Fully-Diluted Shares 124.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes 1 Based on options outstanding as of February 25, 2010 2 Assumes all holders of exercisable options exercise their options, paying the exercise price and receiving RiskMetrics common stock prior to closing while all holders of non-exercisable options and restricted stock roll their units into MSCI units at closing 3 Assumes only RiskMetrics CEO exercises his options while all other holders of options and restricted stock roll their units into MSCI units at closing 4 Represents shares issued on a gross basis and options on a fully-diluted treasury method basis [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (C) 2010. All rights reserved. 17 Slide17 |