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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of information and analytics, announced today that it has acquired BDW Automotive GmbH, a leader in the development of information and planning systems and intelligent processing of vehicle databases for the automotive industry, for approximately $8 million.

"We are looking forward to joining the IHS Automotive team to help create an even more comprehensive customer solution."

aThis acquisition significantly expands our capabilities in the automotive dealer and aftermarket data and systems market,a said IHS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jerre Stead. aThe companyas historical market and pricing data, forecasting software and detailed regional registration data is an excellent complement to our IHS Automotive products and services.a

As a specialized service provider to the automotive industry, BDW Automotive supports leading manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and financial companies worldwide in the development of new sales potential, the optimization of production capacities, and the reorganization of sales networks through state-of-the-artinformation technology systems, forecasting and consulting services. The company helps customers recognize global trends, plan products and define and manage sales areas with critical information and planning systems. BDW Automotive customers can evaluate multiple sources of information and data in one integrated system that can be customized for selective access to databases, analytical components and reports for each individual user.

aIHS has built a very strong automotive capability and the products and services of BDW Automotive will add tremendous value for the companyas automotive industry customers,a said BDW Automotive Managing Director Detlef Borscheid. aWe are looking forward to joining the IHS Automotive team to help create an even more comprehensive customer solution.a

BDW Automotive is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany and employs 24 people.

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IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape todayas business landscape. Businesses and governments in more than 165 countries around the globe rely on the comprehensive content, expert independent analysis and flexible delivery methods of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS employs more than 5,500 people in more than 30 countries around the world.

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