Simpson Thacher is representing TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) in connection with its proposed acquisition of Verisk Financial Services, the financial services business unit of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK) for $515 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.~~Verisk Financial Services is relied upon by leading financial institutions, payments providers and retailers worldwide for competitive studies, predictive analytics, models and advisory services to provide a clear perspective on where their business stands today – and how to best position them for success in the future. Verisk Financial’s leading business, Argus Information & Advisory Services, focuses on credit and debit card accounts and demand deposit account behaviors that complement TransUnion’s core consumer credit business.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes Ravi Purushotham, Eric Swedenburg and Malik Ladhani (M&A); Jonathan Goldstein and Eli Shalam (Tax); Lori Lesser, Melanie Jolson, Bobbie Burrows and Rachelle Broida (IP); David Rubinsky, Linda Barrett and Matias Botto (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Jennifer Hobbs and Patrick Wolff (Banking & Credit); Krista McManus and Dennis Loiacono (Real Estate); Adeeb Fadil (Environmental); and Sara Razi and Geoffrey Schmelkin (Antitrust).