EXECUTION COPY STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT, dated as of July 8, 1999, between Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and SOFTBANK Corp., a Japanese corporation ("SOFTBANK"). WHEREAS, the Company wishes to...Stock Purchase Agreement • May 6th, 2004 • Morningstar, Inc. • New York
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Exhibit 1.1 7,612,500 SHARES MORNINGSTAR, INC. COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT May __, 2005Morningstar, Inc. • April 29th, 2005 • Investment advice • New York
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Exhibit 10.8 PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT"), dated as of April 30, 2003, by and between Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "COMPANY"), and the purchaser identified on the signature page hereof (the...Purchase Agreement • May 6th, 2004 • Morningstar, Inc. • Illinois
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Exhibit 10.7 SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT This SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is dated as of February 1, 1999 by and among Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), each of the shareholders and option holders of the Company...Shareholders Agreement • May 6th, 2004 • Morningstar, Inc. • Illinois
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CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of July 2, 2019 among MORNINGSTAR, INC., as the Company and a Borrower, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY as Designated Borrowers, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BORROWER PARTY HERETO, as the Guarantors and BANK OF AMERICA,...Credit Agreement • July 3rd, 2019 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 3rd, 2019 Company Industry JurisdictionThis CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of July 2, 2019, among MORNINGSTAR, INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), certain Subsidiaries of the Company from time to time party hereto pursuant to Section 2.16 (each, a “Designated Borrower” and, together with the Company, the “Borrowers” and each a “Borrower”), the Guarantors (defined herein), the Lenders (defined herein), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as the Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender, and an L/C Issuer.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • October 31st, 2019 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledOctober 31st, 2019 Company Industry JurisdictionThis CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of July 2, 2019, among MORNINGSTAR, INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), certain Subsidiaries of the Company from time to time party hereto pursuant to Section 2.16 (each, a “Designated Borrower” and, together with the Company, the “Borrowers” and each a “Borrower”), the Guarantors (defined herein), the Lenders (defined herein), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as the Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender, and an L/C Issuer.
EXHIBIT 10.3 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), dated as of December 29, 1998, by and between Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and Timothy Armour, the Chief Operating Officer of the Company...Subscription Agreement • May 6th, 2004 • Morningstar, Inc. • Illinois
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • December 28th, 2018 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledDecember 28th, 2018 Company Industry JurisdictionThis AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of November 4, 2016, among MORNINGSTAR, INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Borrower”), the Guarantors (defined herein) and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as the Lender.
CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of May 6, 2022 among MORNINGSTAR, INC., as the Company and a Borrower, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY as Designated Borrowers, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BORROWER PARTY HERETO, as the Guarantors and BANK OF AMERICA,...Credit Agreement • July 29th, 2022 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 29th, 2022 Company Industry JurisdictionThis CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of May 6, 2022, among MORNINGSTAR, INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), certain Subsidiaries of the Company from time to time party hereto pursuant to Section 2.16 (each, a “Designated Borrower” and, together with the Company, the “Borrowers” and each a “Borrower”), the Guarantors (defined herein), the Lenders (defined herein), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as the Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender, and an L/C Issuer.
MORNINGSTAR, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2011 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MARKET STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENTMarket Stock Unit Award Agreement • July 30th, 2021 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 30th, 2021 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS MARKET STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein and any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Addendum attached hereto (together, the “Award Agreement”), is made under the Amended and Restated Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”), as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan. For purposes of this Award Agreement, “Employer” means the entity (the Company or Affiliate) that employs the Participant.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • October 28th, 2022 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledOctober 28th, 2022 Company Industry JurisdictionThis CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of May 6, 2022, among MORNINGSTAR, INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), certain Subsidiaries of the Company from time to time party hereto pursuant to Section 2.16 (each, a “Designated Borrower” and, together with the Company, the “Borrowers” and each a “Borrower”), the Guarantors (defined herein), the Lenders (defined herein), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as the Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender, and an L/C Issuer.
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENTRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • July 26th, 2019 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 26th, 2019 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein and any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Addendum attached hereto (together, the “Award Agreement”), is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan. For purposes of this Award Agreement, “Employer” means the entity (the Company or Affiliate) that employs the Participant.
FORM OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTForm of Indemnification Agreement • April 8th, 2005 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
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AMENDED AND RESTATED 2011 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT2011 Stock Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • April 28th, 2023 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledApril 28th, 2023 Company IndustryTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein and any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Addendum attached hereto (together, the “Award Agreement”), is made under the Morningstar, Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan. For purposes of this Award Agreement, “Employer” means the entity (the Company or Affiliate) that employs the Participant.
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN S&P GLOBAL INC. AND MORNINGSTAR, INC. Dated as of April 3, 2022Asset Purchase Agreement • July 29th, 2022 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Delaware
Contract Type FiledJuly 29th, 2022 Company Industry JurisdictionThis ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT, dated as of April 2, 2022 (this “Agreement”), is by and between S&P Global Inc., a New York corporation (“Seller”), and Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (“Purchaser”; Seller and Purchaser, each, individually, a “Party” and, together, the “Parties”).
PERFORMANCE SHARE AWARD AGREEMENT [(As Amended and Restated Effective December 3, 2015)]Performance Share Award Agreement • February 26th, 2016 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2016 Company IndustryTHIS PERFORMANCE SHARE AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein (together, the “Award Agreement”) is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
MORNINGSTAR, INC. 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLANRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • March 7th, 2008 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledMarch 7th, 2008 Company IndustryTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (including Schedule 1 hereto, the “Award Agreement”) is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in Schedule 1 to this Award Agreement (“Schedule 1”). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of June 30, 2020 among MORNINGSTAR, INC., as the Borrower, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BORROWER PARTY HERETO, as the Guarantors and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent and THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO BANK OF AMERICA,...Credit Agreement • July 6th, 2020 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 6th, 2020 Company Industry JurisdictionThis CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of June 30, 2020, among MORNINGSTAR, INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Borrower”), the Guarantors (defined herein), the Lenders (defined herein), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as the Administrative Agent.
SEPARATION AGREEMENTSeparation Agreement • January 28th, 2011 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJanuary 28th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Separation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on this 27th day of January, 2011, by and between Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), and Tao Huang (the “Executive”).
TERMINATION AGREEMENTTermination Agreement • February 3rd, 2006 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledFebruary 3rd, 2006 Company IndustryThis Termination Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of February 1, 2006 by and among Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), and Joseph D. Mansueto, Paul Sturm and Timothy K. Armour (collectively, the “Shareholders”).
MORNINGSTAR, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2011 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENTRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • July 30th, 2021 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 30th, 2021 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein and any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Addendum attached hereto (together, the “Award Agreement”), is made under the Morningstar, Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan. For purposes of this Award Agreement, “Employer” means the entity (the Company or Affiliate) that employs the Participant.
NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT UNDER THENonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement • February 24th, 2012 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledFebruary 24th, 2012 Company IndustryThis NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made effective [•] (the "Grant Date"), and is between Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and «Employee» (the "Participant"). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan").
FIRST AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AGREEMENTPurchase Agreement • February 3rd, 2006 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledFebruary 3rd, 2006 Company IndustryThis First Amendment to Purchase Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of February 1, 2006 by and among Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), and the purchaser identified on the signature page hereof (the “Purchaser”).
MORNINGSTAR, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2011 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT2011 Stock Incentive Plan • July 30th, 2021 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 30th, 2021 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein (together, the “Award Agreement”), is made under the Morningstar, Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENTRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • July 31st, 2013 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 31st, 2013 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein (together, the “Award Agreement”), is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
MORNINGSTAR, INC. 2011 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE AWARD AGREEMENT (As Amended and Restated Effective December 3, 2015)Incentive Plan Performance Share Award Agreement • February 26th, 2016 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2016 Company IndustryTHIS PERFORMANCE SHARE AWARD AGREEMENT (including Schedule 1 hereto, the “Award Agreement”) is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in Schedule 1 to this Award Agreement (“Schedule 1”). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
MORNINGSTAR, INC. 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLANRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • March 5th, 2009 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledMarch 5th, 2009 Company IndustryTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (including Schedule 1 hereto, the “Award Agreement”) is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in Schedule 1 to this Award Agreement (“Schedule 1”). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
DIRECTOR NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT UNDER THEDirector Nonstatutory Stock Option Award Agreement • August 2nd, 2011 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledAugust 2nd, 2011 Company IndustryThis DIRECTOR NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made effective [•] (the "Grant Date"), and is between Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and «Director» (the "Participant"). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Morningstar, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan").
AgreementAgreement • February 18th, 2010 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledFebruary 18th, 2010 Company IndustryWHEREAS, Morningstar granted to Executive, pursuant to its equity compensation plans, the options to purchase common stock (the “Stock Options”) identified on Schedule A;
DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENTDirector Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • November 1st, 2011 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledNovember 1st, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (including Schedule 1 hereto, the “Award Agreement”) is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in Schedule 1 to this Award Agreement (“Schedule 1”). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTContract Services Agreement • August 2nd, 2006 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledAugust 2nd, 2006 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Agreement is made as of August 2, 2006 by and between Morningstar, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “Morningstar” and Mike Henkel, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor” and shall become effective October 1, 2006.
NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT UNDER THE MORNINGSTAR, INC. 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLANNonstatutory Stock Option Award Agreement • March 16th, 2006 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice
Contract Type FiledMarch 16th, 2006 Company IndustryThis OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made effective «Grant_Date» (the “Grant Date”), and is between Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), and «First_Name» «Last_Name» (the “Participant”). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Morningstar, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2011 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT2011 Stock Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • July 29th, 2022 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledJuly 29th, 2022 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT, which includes the Online Grant Acceptance form (the “Grant Notice”) provided to the Participant named therein and any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Addendum attached hereto (together, the “Award Agreement”), is made under the Morningstar, Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in the Grant Notice. Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan. For purposes of this Award Agreement, “Employer” means the entity (the Company or Affiliate) that employs the Participant.
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENTRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • November 1st, 2011 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • Illinois
Contract Type FiledNovember 1st, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (including Schedule 1 hereto, the “Award Agreement”) is made under the Morningstar, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as of the Grant Date specified in Schedule 1 to this Award Agreement (“Schedule 1”). Any term capitalized but not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
Morningstar, Inc. 2.32% Senior Notes due October 26, 2030 Note Purchase Agreement Dated October 26, 2020Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement • October 26th, 2020 • Morningstar, Inc. • Investment advice • New York
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