ISG: FAQs

When and why was ISG formed?
ISG was founded in 2006 by a group of industry veterans whose vision is to create a new leader in the fast-growing information-based services industry. The company’s strategy is to build a high-growth enterprise that delivers superior returns by acquiring and growing dynamic, innovative businesses that provide “must have” information-based services. ISG’s first acquisition — TPI, the world’s leading data and advisory firm in global sourcing — was completed in November 2007.
Who heads ISG? Has the management team worked together before?
ISG is led by Chairman and CEO Michael P. Connors, formerly Chairman and CEO of the Media Measurement & Information group of VNU, which was recently renamed The Nielsen Company. Connors oversaw Nielsen Media Research and related media information, entertainment, software and Internet businesses. He now leads a team of executives, advisors and directors, many of whom worked together at VNU, ACNielsen Corporation and The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation. The team has extensive experience building and leading dynamic, global growth businesses in information services. Detailed biographies can be found at ISG’s web site: www.informationsg.com/leadership.html.
How did ISG raise funds to acquire TPI
ISG was formed in 2006 as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company, or SPAC. A SPAC uses the public equity market to raise funds specifically to acquire, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination, one or more domestic or international operating businesses. ISG’s initial public offering raised nearly $260 million in February 2007, and the company completed its first acquisition when it purchased TPI in November 2007.
What types of businesses will ISG seek to acquire or partner with?
ISG intends to acquire or partner with dynamic and innovative participants in the information-based services industry. These businesses contribute to the success of major industry segments, such as consumer products, retailing, financial services, media, marketing, healthcare, legal, government, telecommunications, energy and technology.
Why is ISG focused on the information-based services sector?
Information-based services is a growth industry with many attractive characteristics. In today’s complex and fast-changing marketplace, businesses of all types and sizes rely on information-based services to drive their revenue growth, improve the efficiency of their operations and increase profitability. According to industry expert Veronis Suhler Stevenson, the $135 billion information-based services industry has grown at a compound annual rate of 8.6% from 2003 to 2006, and is expected to grow nearly 8% through 2010.
Does ISG trade publicly? If so, where can I find its shares?
Shares of ISG are traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC under the ticker symbol III.