UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-33812 MSCI INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 13-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporatio ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - MSCI achieved total revenue growth of 22%, adjusted EBITDA growth of 25%, and adjusted EPS growth of 38% in Q2 2021 [9][10][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The index subscription run rate grew over 11%, marking the 30th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [33] - The ESG and climate segment saw over half of subscription sales in the quarter coming from new clients, indicating strong growth [34] - Asset-based fees grew 55% year-over-year, driven by a strong market rally and healthy cash inflows [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - EMEA recorded its best quarter ever for recurring subscription sales, while APAC had its second highest quarter on record [32] - MSCI's climate offerings run rate now totals more than $30 million, up nearly 2.5x year-over-year [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - MSCI aims to lead in addressing climate change and carbon intensity in investment portfolios, viewing this as a significant opportunity [11][12] - The company is focusing on expanding its technology and data infrastructure to align with client needs, particularly in climate-related solutions [10][18] - MSCI is actively pursuing partnerships and potential acquisitions in strategic growth areas such as ESG, climate, and private equity [65] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains encouraged by the global economic recovery and is positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities [20][43] - The company anticipates increased regulatory demands for climate-related disclosures, which will drive growth in its climate solutions [13][54] Other Important Information - MSCI's Board approved a 33% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.04 per share, reflecting strong financial performance [37] - The company ended the quarter with a cash balance of approximately $1.97 billion, providing flexibility for investments and capital allocation [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of stopping the Beon initiative on analytics growth - Management believes the current path will lead to stronger results across MSCI, maintaining confidence in analytics growth opportunities [47][49] Question: Sustainability of growth in the climate business - Management emphasizes organic investments as key, while acknowledging that partnerships and M&A will also play a role [50] Question: Influence of new regulations on ESG and climate growth - Management acknowledges that regulatory demands are driving increased transparency and uptake, which will benefit MSCI [54] Question: Capital deployment priorities with a large cash balance - The company continues to prioritize regular dividends, opportunistic share repurchases, and strategic acquisitions in growth areas [62][65] Question: Changes in ETF fee rates - The decline in fee rates is attributed to a mix of geographical factors and contractual changes [68] Question: Addressable market for ESG and climate tools - Management believes the addressable market for ESG and climate tools is rapidly expanding, with every investment decision needing to consider these factors [71][74]

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------|---------------------------------------| | | | | | | | EARNINGS PRESENTATION Second Quarter 2021 | | | | | | July 27, 2021 | | | | © 2021 MSCI Inc. All rights reserved. | Information Classification: GENERAL Forward-Looking Statements • This earnings presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, MSCI's ...

Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Commission file number 001-33812 MSCI INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 13-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or ...

MSCI, Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call April 27, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Sallilyn Schwartz - Head, IR & Treasurer Henry Fernandez - Chairman & CEO Baer Pettit - President & COO Andrew Wiechmann - CFO Conference Call Participants Manav Patnaik - Barclays Bank Alexander Kramm - UBS Toni Kaplan - Morgan Stanley Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners Owen Lau - Oppenheimer Simon Clinch - Atlantic Equity Keith Housum - Northcoast Research Partners Gregory Simpson - Exane BNP Paribas ...

| --- | --- | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------|-------|-------|---------------------------------------| | | | | | | EARNINGS PRESENTATION First Quarter 2021 | | | | | April 27, 2021 | | | © 2021 MSCI Inc. All rights reserved. | Forward-Looking Statements • This earnings presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, MSCI's full-year 2021 guidance. These forward-looking statement ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Commission file number 001-33812 MSCI INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Delaware 13-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to ___________ Commission file number 001-33812 MSCI INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorpora ...

| --- | --- | --- | --- | |----------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|---------------------------------------| | | | | | | EARNINGS PRESENTATION Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2020 | | | | | January 28, 2021 | | | © 2021 MSCI Inc. All rights reserved. | Forward-Looking Statements • This earnings presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, MSCI's full-year 2021 guidance ...

Commission file number 001-33812 MSCI INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 13-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporatio ...