MSCI Inc. reported its results for the full year ended December 31, 2025. The company saw exposure to its equity indexes rise by USD 378.4 billion, an increase of 23.2 percent over the period. Index segment Adjusted EBITDA expenses increased 12.5 percent, primarily due to higher compensation and benefits costs from increased headcount and severance, as well as elevated information technology costs and professional fees. Adjusting for foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, Index segment Adjusted EBITDA expenses would have risen by 12.2 percent. MSCI also announced it has renamed its "ESG and Climate" segment to "Sustainability and Climate" in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the expanded scope of its product offerings. The company noted that sustainability and climate risks continue to significantly influence investment decisions and corporate strategies, with ongoing regulatory-driven demand in Europe and increased scrutiny in the United States. Further financial details, including revenue, net income, and other key figures for the period, were not provided in the available document.

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