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ACQUISITIONS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS ACQUISITIONS
On January 2, 2024, MSCI completed the acquisition of Fabric RQ, Inc. (“Fabric”), a wealth technology platform specializing in portfolio design, customization and analytics for wealth managers and advisors. Fabric is a part of the Analytics operating segment. The aggregate purchase price for Fabric was $16.1 million and resulted in the recognition of $5.9 million of goodwill.
On April 16, 2024, MSCI completed the acquisition of Foxberry Ltd. (“Foxberry”), a front-office index technology platform. Foxberry is a part of the Index operating segment. The aggregate purchase price for Foxberry was $42.6 million and resulted in the recognition of $23.9 million of goodwill.
The Fabric and Foxberry acquisitions each included contingent consideration as a component of the aggregate purchase price. The fair values of the contingent consideration were determined based on management estimates and assumptions which primarily included forecasted product sales, probability of achievement of certain integration targets and discount rates. The Company classifies these liabilities as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy, as the measurement is based on inputs that are not observable in the market. As of March 31, 2025, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $29.1 million, of which $9.6 million is included in “Other accrued liabilities” and $19.5 million is included in “Other non-current liabilities” on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition.
Changes in the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities for the periods indicated were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in thousands)20252024
Beginning balance$28,647 $— 
Additions of contingent consideration(1)
— 8,146 
Change in fair value469 123 
Payments— — 
Ending Balance$29,116 $8,269 
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(1)Reflects balance of contingent consideration at acquisition date fair value.