Moody’s Corporation announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the companies of Copal Partners. Copal’s companies are among the world’s leading providers of outsourced research and analytical services to institutional customers. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisitions complement the broad array of research, data, software and education services offered by Moody’s Analytics, and Copal’s services to customers in Western Europe and the Americas will contribute to continued expansion of Moody’s Analytics client relationships.  Moreover, Copal’s operations in India and China further strengthen Moody’s presence in these important growth markets.

Copal’s analytical resources support front-line professionals at financial institutions and corporate enterprises worldwide. With expertise in a wide range of disciplines, including financial modeling, industry and company research, capital structure analysis and market surveys, Copal deploys a flexible staffing model to meet the specific requirements of its customers.

About Copal Partners

Copal Partners’ companies are among the world’s leading providers of outsourced research and analytical services to institutional customers. Copal Partners has offices in Beijing, Dubai, Gurgaon, Hong Kong, London, Mauritius and New York. Further information is available at www.copalpartners.com

Source: Moody’s Press Release