IHS Inc. has named Douglas P. Handler its chief U.S. economist. Handler will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IHS macroeconomic forecasts and analyses for the U.S. and for leading the North American Macroeconomic group of economists which includes consumer and retail expert, Chris Christopher; international trade expert, Gregory Daco; Federal Reserve and financial services expert, Paul Edelstein; housing and construction expert, Patrick Newport; and Canadian economists, Arlene Kish and Jillian Kohut. Handler will also contribute to development of IHS global forecasts, working closely with IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh and other regional economists. He will also engage in extensive customer support, business development and media interaction throughout the region. He will be based in the IHS office in Lexington, Mass., and assume his new duties in July.

IHS Inc. Presents at William Blair & Company 33(rd) Annual Growth Stock Conference, Jun-11-2013 07:30 AM. Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, United States.

IHS Inc. reaffirmed earnings guidance for the year ending Nov. 30, 2013. The company expects all-in revenue in a range of $1.66 billion to $1.73 billion, including an overall organic growth rate expected to be between 5-7% at the midpoint; all-in adjusted EBITDA in a range of $540 million to $582 million; and adjusted EPS between $4.23 and $4.43 per diluted share. This guidance assumes no adjustment to currency rates since the last earnings release on March 21, 2013. In addition, this guidance assumes no adjustment for the R.L. Polk & Co. acquisition announced on June 9, 2013.

To discuss IHS's intent to acquire R.L. Polk & Co.

IHS Inc., Q2 2013 Earnings Call, Jun 20, 2013