Episode 107: An Examination Of The Thomson Reuters - Blackstone Deal

Inside Data Management editor Max Bowie—who has been covering the data space for 15 years—joins the podcast to give his insights as to what the Thomson-Blackstone tie-up could mean for the industry going forward. Then, naturally, they talk about the best breweries and beer bars in Brooklyn and Queens. https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/alliances-mergers-acquisitions/3482206/thomson-reuters-blackstone-agree-20-bn-financial-risk-unit-spin-off 2:00 To start, a quick update as to the specifics of the deal. 3:45 Amid the uncertainty that this acquisition brings, Max gives his initial impressions as to what some of the main questions will be going forward. 7:00 Then, some speculation as to whether some of the pieces of Thomson Reuters’ Financial & Risk business unit will get sold off, or built upon. 8:30 Some examples of big acquisitions that went sour and some examples of big acquisitions that worked out. 11:45 What happens to the companies that Thomson Reuters is invested in, such as Tradeweb and some fintechs. 13:15 Should companies like FactSet, Standard & Poor’s, Morningstar, Activ Financial and SIX Group, among others, be excited or concerned by this deal? 19:45 For companies orbiting around the Eikon terminal with plug-in services (think: Symphony) should they be concerned? 22:45 Anthony, James and Max turn their attention to beer and, specifically, the best new breweries and bars in Queens and Brooklyn.