Legal Proceedings
−Removed: Various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against the Company in the ordinary course of business.
−Removed: While the amounts claimed could be substantial, the ultimate liability cannot now be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that exist.
−Removed: Therefore, it is possible that MSCI’s business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows in a particular period could be materially affected by certain contingencies.
−Removed: However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of matters that are currently pending or asserted will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on MSCI’s business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows.
+Added: Various lawsuits, arbitrations, claims, government inquiries, requests for information, subpoenas, regulatory investigations, examinations, inspections and other legal or regulatory processes have been or may be instituted or asserted against the Company in the ordinary course of business.
+Added: While the potential losses could be substantial, due to uncertainties surrounding the potential outcomes, management cannot currently reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may arise from these matters.
+Added: Consequently, it is possible that MSCI’s business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows in a particular period could be materially affected by these matters.
+Added: However, based on facts currently available, we believe that the disposition of matters that are currently pending or asserted will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on MSCI’s business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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