S&p Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI)

"In view of weakening market conditions in advertising and school education, we now expect revenue to decline 5.5% to 6.5% in 2009. Previously, we had anticipated a decrease of 4.0% to 5.0%. We are also refining our guidance for earnings per diluted share. Previously, the range was $2.20 to $2.30. With continued tight cost controls, the new forecast is $2.20 to $2.25, excluding the second quarter restructuring charge and the divestiture of Vista Research, although it appears we will come in at the low end of the range."

Source: PR Newswire (July 28, 2009)

“Faced with continuing economic pressures in some of our key markets, we now expect revenue to decline 4.0% to 5.0% in 2009. In our previous guidance, we anticipated a decrease of 1.0% to 2.0%. But based on tight expense controls, we are maintaining our previous earnings per diluted share guidance of $2.20 to $2.30.”

Source: SEC Form 8K (April 28, 2009)

Guidance Report:

2009 Full Year Guidance

EPS Figures exclude one time gains and charges (Non-GAAP).

"2008 was a challenging year. We expect 2009 also to be challenging, given the tight credit markets, budget pressures on the state and local governments, reduced state new adoption opportunities and a weak advertising market. The diversity and breadth of our portfolio leaves us well positioned for when the economic environment improves.

Source: PR Newswire (January 27, 2009)