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Thomson Reuters Corporation is a multinational media and information firm based in Toronto, Canada. It was created by the Thomson Corporation's purchase of Reuters Group in April 2008 in a deal valued at approximately $17.6 billion. Thomson Reuters is best known for its comprehensive coverage of financial markets, legal, regulatory, and tax and accounting sectors. It provides software and tools for legal, tax, accounting, and media markets.

History

The origins of Thomson Reuters date back to two separate entities: the Thomson Corporation of Canada and the Reuters Group in the United Kingdom. The Thomson Corporation was established in 1934, initially focusing on newspaper publishing. Over the decades, it shifted its focus towards electronic media and became a significant player in the information technology sector. On the other hand, Reuters Group was founded in 1851 by Paul Julius Reuter, focusing initially on providing telegraph-based news services. Over time, Reuters expanded its offerings to include financial market data, becoming a key resource for investors and financial professionals worldwide.

The merger in 2008 was seen as a strategic move to combine Thomson's strength in providing electronic information with Reuters' expertise in delivering news and financial data. The combined entity, Thomson Reuters, aimed to leverage these strengths to offer a broader array of services.

Operations

Thomson Reuters operates through various segments, including Legal, Corporates, Tax & Accounting, Reuters News, and Global Print. Each segment caters to different professional markets with specialized information solutions and services.

Legal

The Legal segment offers critical online and print information, decision tools, software, and services to support legal, investigation, business, and government professionals around the world. Notable products include Westlaw, a leading online legal research service.

Corporates

This segment provides compliance, risk, and media solutions to corporate professionals, focusing on enhancing transparency, reducing risk, and improving operational efficiency.

Tax & Accounting

The Tax & Accounting segment delivers integrated tax compliance and accounting information, software, and services for professionals in accounting firms, corporations, law firms, and government.

Reuters News

Reuters News is one of the world's leading news agencies, providing real-time, award-winning news coverage to newspapers, television and cable networks, radio stations, and websites worldwide.

Global Print

Global Print offers legal and regulatory books, subscriptions, and other printed materials.

Technology and Innovation

Thomson Reuters invests heavily in technology to ensure that its data, information, and tools are accessible, accurate, and secure. The company has embraced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics to enhance its product offerings and improve customer experience.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Thomson Reuters is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, with initiatives focusing on community, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The company's Trust Principles are designed to ensure integrity, independence, and freedom from bias in the gathering and dissemination of information and data.

Challenges and Opportunities

As with many companies in the information services sector, Thomson Reuters faces challenges such as data privacy concerns, the rapid pace of technological change, and increasing competition from both traditional and new entrants. However, the company's extensive portfolio, global footprint, and commitment to innovation position it well to capitalize on opportunities in the evolving digital landscape.

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