Descriptive Data

DESCRIPTIVE DATA

Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data is a timely and reliable source for global descriptive data, supplying the information necessary to both establish and maintain a security master file. The company's highly trained workforce provides comprehensive global coverage for more than 3.5 million issues. A team of more than 130 employees is dedicated to the task of collecting the highest quality descriptive data. This data is compiled from myriad sources, including direct exchange feeds, underwriters, government agencies, direct issuer sources and authoritative third parties.

All major identifiers are covered, including CUSIP, SEDOL and ISIN, as well as local identifiers and our proprietary codes.

We supply the data necessary to populate security master databases, including:

	•	Essential identification and settlement information, such as identifier, name, exchange, ticker, currency, payment frequency, coupon rate, maturity date, dated date, settlement date, first payment date and accrual method.
	•	Extensive cross-reference and classification information.
	•	Earnings and amount outstanding.
	•	Agency credit ratings from Moody's, S&P and Fitch.

We also provides detailed terms and conditions data for debt - corporate, government, agency and municipal, and equities - preferred and convertible stock.

Items available include:

	•	Call (redemption), put and sinking fund (drawing) terms.
	•	Conversion details.
	•	Coupon reset terms, payment-in-kind and step-up data.
	•	Municipal bond data, including default information and credit enhancement data (e.g., letter of credit and bond insurance).