FDS FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC
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Executive Summary
FactSet announced CFO Helen Shan's departure and the appointment of Joshua Warren as her successor, effective April 13, 2026. Warren will receive a $1.5 million new-hire equity grant and a $250,000 cash signing bonus repayable if he leaves within a year.
Actionable Insight
Monitor for any unexpected departure of Helen Shan before the transition completes and watch for potential stock price movement around Warren's start date as investors assess the leadership change.
Key Facts
- Helen Shan is transitioning out as CFO but will remain employed during a transitional period
- Joshua Warren, former CFO of Envestnet and executive at BlackRock, is appointed as new CFO effective April 13, 2026
- Warren's compensation includes $500,000 annual base salary, 110% target bonus, and a $1.5 million new-hire equity grant
- The new-hire equity grant includes $750,000 in stock options, $500,000 in RSUs, and $250,000 in cash repayable if Warren leaves within one year
- Shan's departure is not due to disagreements with the company regarding accounting or financial statements
Financial Impact
$1.75 million in total new-hire compensation for the incoming CFO ($1.5 million equity + $250,000 cash)
Risk Factors
- Potential disruption during CFO transition period
- Risk of executive turnover if integration of new CFO is not smooth
- Repayable cash bonus indicates company wants to ensure retention
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0000950103-26-005447 |
| Document: dp244995_ex9901.htm | 0000950103-26-005447 |
| Document: 0000950103-26-005447-index-headers.html | 0000950103-26-005447 |
| Document: 0000950103-26-005447-index.html | 0000950103-26-005447 |
| Document: 0000950103-26-005447.txt | 0000950103-26-005447 |
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Apr 8, 2026
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8-K
| $222.73 $219.42 | ▼ −1.49% | ▼ −10.03% | $246.38 (+10.62%) |
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Mar 31, 2026
10w ago
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Press Release
| $216.89 $231.29 | ▲ +6.64% | ▼ −2.78% | $246.38 (+13.60%) |
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Mar 31, 2026
10w ago
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8-K
| $216.89 $231.29 | ▲ +6.64% | ▼ −2.78% | $246.38 (+13.60%) |
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Feb 28, 2026
14w ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $219.72 $203.93 | ▼ −7.19% | ▲ +0.75% | $246.38 (+12.13%) |
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