BRIEF-MSCI Announces Acquisition Of Burgiss

MSCI Inc: * MSCI ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF BURGISS, EXPANDING PRIVATE ASSETS LEADERSHIP AND STRENGTHENING MULTI-ASSET CLASS OFFERING

* MSCI INC - PROPOSED DEAL FOR $697 MILLION IN CASH. * MSCI INC - PROPOSED DEAL FOR $697 MILLION IN CASH

* MSCI INC - ANTICIPATES FUNDING PURCHASE CONSIDERATION FROM EXISTING LIQUIDITY SOURCES * MSCI INC: BURGISS' FINANCIAL RESULTS WILL BE PRESENTED AS PART OF MSCI'S ALL OTHER - PRIVATE ASSETS REPORTABLE SEGMENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: