IHS to Acquire R.L. Polk & Co

IHS Inc.

, the leading global source of critical information and analytics, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire R.L. Polk & Co.

, a recognized leader in providing automotive information and analytics solutions. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. A conference call and webcast with IHS leadership to discuss details of the intent to acquire R.L. Polk & Co. will be conducted Monday, June 10 at 6:00 a.m. MDT/8:00 a.m. EDT. To hear the live event, open to investors and the news media, visit the IHS website at http://investor.ihs.com and log on at