Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Informative Research, Inc. for approximately $190 million on August 23, 2021. Consideration will be paid in cash, subject to customary adjustments to reflect changes in indebtedness and transaction expenses. The purchase price will be funded with available company resources. The transaction is expected to close following the appropriate regulatory review and will be immediately accretive to Stewart?s earnings. Christopher L. Martin of Locke Lord LLP is serving as legal advisor to Stewart. Marlin & Associates is serving as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to IR and Amy E. Risseeuw of Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP acted as its legal advisor for IR in the transaction. D.A. Davidson & Co. acted as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Informative Research, Inc.