MSCI Inc. plans to issue $500.0 million of senior notes due 2026 in a private offering, subject to market and other conditions.

The notes will mature in November 2026, and will be senior unsecured obligations of MSCI. The notes will be guaranteed by MSCI and certain of its domestic subsidiaries.

MSCI intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including, stock buyback and potential acquisitions.