Leading Firms Unite to Create the Next Generation of Global Governance Ratings

The Corporate Library, GovernanceMetrics International (GMI) and Audit Integrity announced a merger today, creating the independent leader in global corporate governance ratings and research. The united firms redefine the corporate governance market by providing investors and other corporate stakeholders with the most impactful and comprehensive governance ratings and risk services available. The combined business will operate collectively under the GovernanceMetrics International name.

“Our goal in merging these businesses is to establish the clear leader for corporate governance services,” said Richard A. Bennett, who becomes Executive Chairman of the combined business. “We recognize the growing importance of corporate governance and the broader set of ESG factors to investors especially. Our combined firm creates a unique pairing of proprietary governance data and research with highly sophisticated analytical capabilities.”

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