NORWALK, Conn., May 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) (Nasdaq:FDS), a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community, today announced that FactSet Europe Ltd has been named one of the "UK's 50 Best Workplaces." The latest rankings mark FactSet's first appearance on the list and the first year the company has participated. The full list and related stories appear in the May 22 editions of the Financial Times and The Guardian and online at www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/best/list-uk.htm.
"We are proud to be named one of the 'UK's 50 Best Workplaces,' which is a testament to how important our employees and our culture are to our success," said Andrew Burton, FactSet's Director of International Human Resources. "As two-thirds of the score is based on an employee survey, we are grateful to our employees for awarding us this distinction."
The UK recognition is the latest acknowledgement of FactSet's outstanding work environment. In 2008, FactSet was named one FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" and one of BusinessWeek's "Best Places to Launch a Career."
About FactSet
FactSet Research Systems Inc. combines integrated financial information, analytical applications, and client service to enhance the workflow and productivity of the global investment community. The Company, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, was formed in 1978 and now conducts operations along with its affiliates from more than twenty-three locations worldwide, including Boston, New York, Chicago, San Mateo, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and Sydney.
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