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S&P Global Announces Pricing of $2,000,000,000 Private Offering of Senior Notes by Mobility Global Inc. Ahead of Planned Separation

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NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Inc. (“S&P Global”) (NYSE:SPGI), today announced the pricing of a private offering of $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.050% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.450% senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.050% senior notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes and the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”) by Mobility Global Inc. (“Mobility Global” or the “Issuer”). The Issuer is a recently formed holding company for S&P Global’s Mobility division, which S&P Global intends to separate from its current business by means of a spin-off to its shareholders. The offering is expected to close on May 29, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Issuer has also entered into a $500 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility.

Upon completion of the separation, the Issuer intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, after deducting discounts and commissions to the initial purchasers, to finance a cash payment to S&P Global as consideration for the transfer of certain assets, liabilities and entities to the Issuer, and the Issuer will use any remaining proceeds to fund estimated fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes. Net proceeds of the offering will be deposited into escrow for the benefit of the holders of the Notes pending satisfaction of certain conditions related to the completion of the separation.

The Notes have been offered for sale to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in an offering exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to persons outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

The Notes will be entitled to the benefits of a registration rights agreement pursuant to which the Issuer will agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement to exchange the Notes for new notes registered under the Securities Act, or under certain circumstances, to file a shelf registration statement with respect to the resale of the Notes.

About Mobility Global

Mobility Global is the world’s standard for mobility intelligence, providing critical data and analytics across the full vehicle lifecycle. Its portfolio of trusted brands and products includes CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Polk Automotive Solutions, and Market Scan, supporting the world’s major automakers, suppliers, dealer groups, media, financial institutions, and consumers with data, forecast, insights, technology, and innovation.

About S&P Global

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.

From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to navigating the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which express management’s current views concerning future events, trends, contingencies or results, appear at various places in this press release and use words like “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “strategy,” “target” and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like “could,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “will” and “would.” For example, management may use forward-looking statements when addressing topics such as: the outcome of contingencies; future actions by regulators; changes in the business strategies and methods of generating revenue of S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”); the development and performance of the Company’s services and products; the expected impact of acquisitions and dispositions; the Company’s effective tax rates; the Company’s cost structure, dividend policy, cash flows or liquidity; and the anticipated separation of S&P Global Mobility (“Mobility”) into a standalone public company.

Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements include, among other things:

worldwide economic, financial, political, and regulatory conditions (including slower GDP growth or recession, restrictions on trade (e.g., tariffs), instability in the banking sector and inflation), and factors that contribute to uncertainty and volatility (e.g., supply chain risk), geopolitical uncertainty (including military conflict), natural and man-made disasters, civil unrest, public health crises (e.g., pandemics), and conditions that result from legislative, regulatory, trade and policy changes, including from the U.S. administration;the volatility and health of debt, equity, commodities, energy and automotive markets, including credit quality and spreads, the composition and mix of credit maturity profiles, the level of liquidity and future debt issuances, equity flows from active to passive, fluctuations in average asset prices in global equities, demand for investment products that track indices and assessments and trading volumes of certain exchange traded derivatives;the demand and market for credit ratings in and across the sectors and geographies where the Company operates;the Company’s ability to maintain adequate physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect the security of confidential information and data, or protect against a system or network disruption that results in regulatory penalties and remedial costs or improper disclosure of confidential information or data;the outcome of litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries;concerns in the marketplace affecting the Company’s credibility or otherwise affecting market perceptions of the integrity or utility of independent credit ratings, benchmarks, indices and other services;the level of merger and acquisition activity in the United States and abroad;the level of the Company’s future cash flows and capital investments;the effect of competitive products (including those incorporating artificial intelligence (“AI”)) and pricing, including the level of success of new product developments and global expansion;the impact of customer cost-cutting pressures;a decline in the demand for our products and services by our customers and other market participants;our ability to develop new products or technologies, to integrate our products with new technologies (e.g., AI), or to compete with new products or technologies offered by new or existing competitors;the introduction of competing products (including those developed by AI) or technologies by other companies;our ability to protect our intellectual property from unauthorized use and infringement, including by others using AI technologies, and to operate our business without violating third-party intellectual property rights, including through our own use of AI in our products and services;our ability to attract, incentivize and retain key employees, especially in a competitive business environment;our ability to successfully navigate key organizational changes;the continuously evolving regulatory environment in Europe, the United States and elsewhere around the globe affecting each of our businesses and the products they offer, and our compliance therewith;the Company’s exposure to potential criminal sanctions or civil penalties for noncompliance with foreign and U.S. laws and regulations that are applicable in the jurisdictions in which it operates, including sanctions laws relating to countries such as Iran, Russia and Venezuela, anti-corruption laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010, and local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials, as well as import and export restrictions;the Company’s ability to make acquisitions and dispositions and successfully integrate the businesses we acquire;consolidation of the Company’s customers, suppliers or competitors;the ability of the Company, and its third-party service providers, to maintain adequate physical and technological infrastructure;the Company’s ability to successfully recover from a disaster or other business continuity problem, such as an earthquake, hurricane, flood, civil unrest, protests, military conflict, terrorist attack, outbreak of pandemic or contagious diseases, security breach, cyber attack, data breach, power loss, telecommunications failure or other natural or man-made event;the impact on the Company’s revenue and net income caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;the impact of changes in applicable tax or accounting requirements on the Company;the separation of Mobility not being consummated within the anticipated time period or at all;the ability of the separation of Mobility to qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes;any disruption to the Company’s business in connection with the proposed separation of Mobility;any loss of synergies from separating the businesses of Mobility and the Company that adversely impact the results of operations of both businesses, or the companies resulting from the separation of Mobility not realizing all of the expected benefits of the separation; andfollowing the separation of Mobility, the combined value of the common stock of the two publicly-traded companies not being equal to or greater than the value of the Company’s common stock had the separation not occurred.

The factors noted above are not exhaustive. The Company and its subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks emerge frequently. Accordingly, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it is made, except as required by applicable law. Further information about the Company’s businesses, including information about factors that could materially affect its results of operations and financial condition, is contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including Item 1A, Risk Factors in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contacts:

S&P Global Investor Relations:
Mark Grant
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Tel: +1 (347) 640-1521
mark.grant@spglobal.com

Media:
Christina Twomey
Chief Communications Officer, S&P Global
Tel: +1 (646) 407-3001
christina.twomey@spglobal.com

Mobility Global Investor Relations:
Tejal Engman
Managing Director, Investor Relations
ir@mobilityglobal.com

Media:
mobilitycomms@spglobal.com

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GROWNSY Debuted an Exciting New Line of Innovative Baby Care Products at ABC Kids Expo 2026

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NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GROWNSY, a baby care innovator trusted by over 3 million households globally, showcased its latest innovations at the 2026 ABC Kids Expo, held May 13-15 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas. The brand exhibited at Booth #2011, where the brand introduced exclusive new products making their debut alongside beloved fan favorites that have become trusted staples for parents everywhere.

“The 2026 ABC Kids Expo was a proud moment for Grownsy,” said Yvonne, CEO of Grownsy. “It gave us the opportunity to connect with the parenting community face to face, debut products we’ve been passionate about developing, and shine a spotlight on the fan favorites that have made us a trusted name in over 3 million households.”

The overall theme for GROWNSY’s new collection is rooted in real parenting routines and reflects the brand’s philosophy of ‘Grow Smart, Made Easy.’ Positioned as the go-to brand for modern parents who want smart, simplified solutions for every stage of the parenting journey,

GROWNSY continues to build practical solutions for modern families spanning baby care, outdoor, travel, and everyday essentials: all designed to reduce extra steps, keep families prepared, and make confident parenting possible wherever the day takes them.

GROWNSY’s 2026 product lineup highlights innovative solutions across feeding, baby care, nursery, and travel essentials designed to simplify everyday parenting.

Feeding Collection
Baby Food Maker: a multi-purpose steam and blend baby food maker simplifies homemade feeding with an innovative 2-in-1 design that steams and blends ingredients in one convenient appliance

Baby Care Collection
SniffEase Spa 3-in-1 Nasal Aspirator: combines Spray, Suction, and Micro-Mist in one thoughtfully designed system.

Nursery Collection
Bassinet Bedside Sleeper: converts into a bedside bassinet with a drop-down side, keeping your newborn within arm’s reach for night feeding and soothing. Side easily lowers and locks securely to most adult beds for safe co-sleeping.

Travel Collection
Portable Bottle Warmer: a detachable warming and feeding device designed to help parents feed with fewer steps when they are away from home.

In addition to an assortment of new products, GROWNSY’s booth saw impressive foot traffic throughout the expo, drawing in key retail buyers from major names including Walmart and Target, international retailers, and notable media outlets such as Wirecutter, Forbes Vetted, Consumer Reports, and Babylist. The energy was high as attendees explored the collection, engaged with the GROWNSY team, and got a firsthand look at what the brand has in store.

Highlights from the show

TV Interview: Popular local TV show, Las Vegas Morning Blend on KTNV Channel 13, the local ABC affiliate, attended the GROWNSY booth where host Elliott Bambrough interviewed Jordan Lux, GROWNSY’s Strategic Communications Director about GROWNSY’s rebrand and an introduction to the new 2026 products.Forbes Vetted stopped by the GROWNSY booth and included the SniffEase Spa 3-in-1 Nasal Aspirator in their ABC roundup about new and noteworthy products.Interactive Demos: Hands-on product experiences with expert brand repsInstagram Live: GROWNSY hosted TikTok and Instagram Live events to give followers a firsthand look at its newest products and celebrate the launch with a giveaway featuring the Portable Bottle Warmer and SniffEase Spa 3-in-1 Nasal Aspirator.

What’s Next for GROWNSY

GROWNSY plans to continue connecting with families through upcoming in-person events, including The Prego Expo and additional community meetups throughout the year. Keep up with GROWNSY’s latest innovations, product launches, and announcements by following GROWNSY on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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About GROWNSY

GROWNSY designs thoughtful baby care solutions that fit naturally into modern family life. We believe parenting does not need more noise; it needs clarity, trust, and smart-designed support. Guided by evidence and shaped by real family routines, our products simplify everyday essentials across feeding, hygiene, and early childhood care. From smart feeding tools to intuitive hygiene systems, every detail is created with one purpose: to reduce friction and create space for families to grow. At GROWNSY, growth is not about doing more. It is about growing smart and making it easier along the way.

Grow smart, made easy.

Learn more at www.GROWNSY.com

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Agoda: Malaysian travelers are making travel in 2026 more value-led, 63% open to lesser-known destinations for lower costs

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SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that value is emerging as an important factor in how Malaysians travel in 2026, influencing everything from accommodation choices to destination planning. According to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report, 63% of travelers are willing to consider lesser-known destinations if it means lower costs, signaling a shift toward more intentional and cost-conscious travel behavior.

Agoda’s findings also highlight how this value-driven mindset is reflected in both spending habits and destination choices. Malaysian travelers are showing a clear preference for travel that delivers value without losing sight of the overall experience. Nearly two-thirds (64%) expect to spend US$50 or less per night on accommodation in 2026, while 59% say price is the single most important factor when choosing where to stay. This reinforces how value is not only influencing openness to discover alternative destinations but also shaping spending decisions.

Beyond spending considerations, Agoda’s findings also point to a shift in how Malaysians are planning their trips and what they prioritize when they travel.

Local and frequent travel remain part of the picture
Malaysian travelers are also adjusting how often and how far they travel, as value-driven decisions make shorter, more frequent, and closer-to-home trips more appealing. 47% expect most of their trips in 2026 to be domestic, while 37% plan to take four to six trips over the year. The most common trip length is four to seven days (42%), reflecting a shift toward travel that is more manageable, cost-conscious, and easier to fit into everyday life.

Relaxation, family and food continue to shape travel plans
Even with affordability front of mind, Malaysians are still prioritizing the experiences they value most. Relaxation is the top reason Malaysians expect to travel in 2026, cited by 69% of respondents. Culinary experiences follow at 33%, highlighting the continued role food plays in destination appeal. Travel also remains deeply social, with 59% saying they plan to travel with family, while 28% expect to travel with their spouse or partner.

Fabian Teja, Country Director, Malaysia and Brunei at Agoda, said: “Malaysian travelers are planning more carefully and placing greater emphasis on value. Agoda’s latest findings show that cost matters, but so does making each trip count. Travelers are looking for options that help them manage their budgets while still enjoying the experiences that matter most, whether that is rest, time with loved ones, or discovering good food. Agoda brings these elements together by making it easier to book flights, accommodation and activities in one place with great value deals.”

With over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda enables travelers to plan and combine every part of their journey in one place at affordable prices. The platform supports different travel styles and preferences, making it easier to plan trips that fit individual pace and priorities. Discover more on Agoda’s mobile app or at Agoda.com.

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Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital have secured SFC Virtual Asset Uplift Approval, making them among the few fintech-licensed brokerages to receive simultaneous uplift approval for three types of licenses.

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HONG KONG, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Forthright Securities Company Limited and Forthright Capital Company Limited, subsidiaries of JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), have officially received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to add virtual asset-related business capabilities to their existing Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities.

According to public records, this marks the  one of few fintech licensed brokerages in Hong Kong has simultaneously obtained virtual asset business qualifications across Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 licences. This means Forthright now possesses the full regulatory qualification to offer clients a complete suite of virtual asset services encompassing “trade execution + investment advisory + asset management” within a compliant framework.

One Account, One Service, Full Asset Coverage

The current licensed virtual asset ecosystem in Hong Kong is primarily composed of two types of institutions: one category consists of virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) holding dedicated VATP licences, with order matching as their core function; the other comprises licensed institutions that have obtained VA business qualifications on top of their traditional securities licences, enabling them to integrate virtual assets into broader investment services and asset management frameworks.

Industry observers note that for investors, mere trading access is no longer a scarce resource. The real pain point lies in how to incorporate virtual assets into overall asset allocation while receiving professional advisory and portfolio management services. With all three qualifications now in place, Forthright has become one of the few licensed institutions in the market capable of simultaneously addressing “how to buy, what to buy, and how to manage.”

Upon completion of the licence upgrade, Forthright’s clients will be able to manage Hong Kong and US equities alongside virtual assets within a single platform and unified account system, with access to professional investment advisory and asset management services covering both asset classes. In terms of service delivery, Forthright is leveraging the Group’s long-standing capabilities in AI and investment research technology to build a next-generation service system driven by “AI + Advisory,” deeply applying artificial intelligence to investment research, client services, and allocation recommendations, delivering personalised cross-asset allocation solutions tailored to clients with varying risk appetites.

A spokesperson for Forthright Securities stated: “Virtual assets are evolving from a standalone trading category into an integral component of global asset allocation. The market’s next growth driver does not lie in the number of platforms, but in the ability to truly embed virtual assets within a professional investment service ecosystem. This is precisely where Forthright’s differentiation lies, and the direction in which we continue to invest.”

Forthright will strictly comply with the SFC’s latest regulatory requirements for virtual asset businesses in its compliance deployment, ensuring that clients participating in virtual asset investments enjoy the same level of investor protection as in traditional securities services.

Internet Brokerages Accelerate Expansion into Virtual Assets

From an industry perspective, since the SFC established its clear licensing regime for virtual assets in 2023, multiple internet brokerages and traditional financial institutions have successively applied for or obtained relevant business qualifications. Forthright’s approval is viewed by the market as another landmark event in internet brokerages’ deepening expansion into the virtual asset space. Unlike most institutions that have only obtained trading qualifications, Forthright’s simultaneous approval across trading, advisory, and asset management signifies that it now possesses complete infrastructure spanning product capability to regulatory qualification, and is well-positioned to drive Hong Kong’s virtual asset market evolution from single-transaction scenarios toward professional allocation services.

As a Hong Kong-listed investment research and technology group, JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK) has been steadily advancing its overseas business expansion in recent years. Forthright, as the Group’s licensed brokerage platform, is positioned as a next-generation internet brokerage driven by “AI + Advisory.” The successful landing of all three virtual asset business qualifications is regarded as a pivotal step in the Group’s expansion of its financial services footprint in Hong Kong, and provides substantive licensing support for its strategic positioning as a “full asset allocation platform.”

Analysts suggest that as the global regulatory framework for virtual assets becomes increasingly clear, the competitive focus in the Hong Kong market is shifting from “who can obtain a licence” to “who can provide more comprehensive services.” Under this logic, institutions simultaneously holding trading, advisory, and asset management qualifications may gain a first-mover advantage in the next phase of client acquisition within fintech brokerage business sector.

About Forthright Securities

Forthright Securities Company Limited (“Forthright Securities”) is a licensed brokerage under JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), holding SFC Type 1, 2, 4, and 5 licences along with virtual asset business qualifications. Driven by “AI + Advisory,” it is rooted in Hong Kong with a global investment outlook, and is committed to becoming a next-generation internet brokerage that better understands clients, delivers faster service, and provides stronger investment research in the AI era.

Forthright Securities (CE No.: BGP713) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 2 (Dealing in Futures Contracts), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 5 (Advising on Futures Contracts) regulated activities. Forthright Capital Management Limited (“Forthright Capital”) (CE No.: BEL626) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. In May 2026, Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital simultaneously completed their licence condition upgrades, adding virtual asset-related business qualifications to their existing Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 regulated activities. Forthright Wealth Management Limited holds general insurance and long-term insurance licences issued by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (Insurance Intermediary Licence No.: FB1459).

For more information, please visit Forthright Securities’ official website at www.forthright-sec.com

This information is provided for your general reference only and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation, or specific needs of any individual. It does not constitute an offer, solicitation, invitation, promotion, inducement, representation, or warranty of any kind or form, nor does it constitute any opinion or recommendation to buy or sell any securities, financial products, or instruments described herein. You should seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions or purchasing any investment products. Investments in virtual assets are high-risk and may result in the loss of your entire investment.

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