Benzinga | Nov 18, 2021 03:09PM EST

IHS Markit, Issuer Direct Join Forces For Advanced Investor, Public Relations Solutions

* IHS Markit Ltd (NYSE:INFO) and Issuer Direct Corp (NYSE:ISDR) to collaborate through a strategic alliance for a premier suite of Webhosting, Webcasting, and News Distribution products. Deal terms were not disclosed.

* "This collaboration is a natural next step in support of our Investor Relations clients," said Kelly McGeehan, Head of Issuer Solutions at IHS Markit.

* The partnership will give IHS Markit the ability to provide customers with access to a comprehensive communications platform of news distribution, web hosting, design, and webcasting.

* "Today's announced a partnership with Issuer Direct will enable our clients to communicate results to the market more efficiently," McGeehan added.

* Price Action: INFO shares are trading higher by 0.25% at $130.57, while ISDR is higher by 4.76% at $28.81 on the last check Thursday.