10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2013

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______to ______

Commission File Number: 1-11869

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	13-3362547
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

601 Merritt 7, Norwalk, Connecticut	06851
(Address of principal executive office)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 810-1000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x  Accelerated filer o  Non-accelerated filer oSmaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o   No x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value, as of April 1, 2013 was 43,982,268.

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Form 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended February 28, 2013

Index

		Page
Part I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012	3
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012	4
	Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012	6
	Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	42
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	43
Part II	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	43
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	43
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	43
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	44
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	44
Item 5.	Other Information	44
Item 6.	Exhibits	44
	Signatures	44

For additional information about FactSet Research Systems Inc. and access to its Annual Reports to Stockholders and Securities and Exchange Commission filings, free of charge, please visit the website at http://investor.factset.com. Any information on or linked from the website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME – Unaudited

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)	Feb 28, 2013		Feb 29, 2012		Feb 28, 2013		Feb 29, 2012
Revenues	$	213,083	$	199,371	$	424,167	$	395,819
Operating expenses
Cost of services		75,842		67,531		149,427		134,364
Selling, general and administrative		81,077		64,723		147,492		127,585
Total operating expenses		156,919		132,254		296,919		261,949
Operating income		56,164		67,117		127,248		133,870
Other income		357		496		785		773
Income before income taxes		56,521		67,613		128,033		134,643
Provision for income taxes		11,982		20,867		33,726		42,353
Net income	$	44,539	$	46,746	$	94,307	$	92,290
Basic earnings per common share	$	1.02	$	1.04	$	2.14	$	2.05
Diluted earnings per common share	$	1.00	$	1.02	$	2.11	$	2.01
Basic weighted average common shares		43,813		44,880		44,065		44,993
Diluted weighted average common shares		44,455		45,707		44,788		45,972

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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FactSet Research Systems Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME – Unaudited

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012		Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012
Net income	$	44,539		$	46,746	$	94,307		$	92,290
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges*		84			1,010		1,371			(1,106	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(4,731	)		2,835		(1,657	)		(8,813	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(4,647	)		3,845		(286	)		(9,919	)
Comprehensive income	$	39,892		$	50,591	$	94,021		$	82,371

* The unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges disclosed above was net of tax (expense) benefit of $(50) and $(824) for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, respectively, and $(608) and $665 for the corresponding periods of fiscal 2012, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FactSet Research Systems Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data)	February 28, 2013			August 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	151,314		$	189,044
Investments		14,827			13,919
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $1,707 at February 28, 2013 and $1,830 at August 31, 2012		85,763			74,251
Prepaid taxes		14,962			2,485
Deferred taxes		3,655			5,085
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		14,040			14,341
Total current assets		284,561			299,125
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, at cost		192,306			189,546
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(121,223	)		(113,016	)
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net		71,083			76,530
Goodwill		243,638			245,791
Intangible assets, net		39,145			43,371
Deferred taxes		26,845			23,113
Other assets		4,706			6,213
TOTAL ASSETS	$	669,978		$	694,143
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	29,699		$	27,680
Accrued compensation		19,205			41,274
Deferred fees		32,399			30,495
Dividends payable		13,510			13,727
Total current liabilities		94,813			113,176
Deferred taxes		2,501			2,593
Taxes payable		5,346			5,464
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities		20,138			20,646
TOTAL LIABILITIES	$	122,798		$	141,879
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	$	0		$	0
Common stock, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 46,430,988 and 45,599,754 shares issued; 43,579,377 and 44,279,214 shares outstanding at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively		464			456
Additional paid-in capital		204,721			137,569
Treasury stock, at cost: 2,851,611 and 1,320,540 shares at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively		(261,759	)		(122,749	)
Retained earnings		626,766			559,714
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(23,012	)		(22,726	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		547,180			552,264
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	669,978		$	694,143

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FactSet Research Systems Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – Unaudited

	Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	94,307		$	92,290
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		18,010			16,692
Stock-based compensation expense		26,373			11,925
Deferred income taxes		(2,394	)		(91	)
Gain on sale of assets		(2	)		(1	)
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		(9,870	)		(4,973	)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition
Accounts receivable, net of reserves		(11,569	)		3,545
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		5,038			155
Accrued compensation		(22,061	)		(16,298	)
Deferred fees		1,937			697
Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes		(3,295	)		(3,372	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		772			(456	)
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities		(282	)		(922	)
Other working capital accounts, net		74			(732	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		97,038			98,459
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired		(705	)		0
Purchases of investments		(8,098	)		(15,000	)
Proceeds from sales of investments		7,500			0
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of proceeds from dispositions		(9,084	)		(10,644	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(10,387	)		(25,644	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend payments		(27,280	)		(24,182	)
Repurchase of common stock		(139,010	)		(59,795	)
Proceeds from employee stock plans		31,306			13,843
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		9,870			4,973
Net cash used in financing activities		(125,114	)		(65,161	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		733			(4,341	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(37,730	)		3,313
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		189,044			181,685
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	151,314		$	184,998

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

February 28, 2013

(Unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (the “Company” or “FactSet”) is a provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community. FactSet combines content regarding companies and securities from major markets all over the globe into a single online platform of information and analytics. By consolidating content from hundreds of databases with powerful analytics, FactSet supports the investment process from initial research to published results for buy and sell-side professionals. These professionals include portfolio managers, research and performance analysts, risk managers, marketing professionals, sell-side equity research professionals, investment bankers and fixed income professionals. The Company’s applications provide users access to company analysis, multicompany comparisons, industry analysis, company screening, portfolio analysis, predictive risk measurements, alphatesting, portfolio optimization and simulation, real-time news and quotes and tools to value and analyze fixed income securities and portfolios. With Microsoft Office integration, wireless access and customizable options, FactSet offers a complete financial workflow solution. The Company’s revenues are derived from subscriptions to services such as workstations, content and applications.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

FactSet conducts business globally and is managed on a geographic basis. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany activity and balances have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying financial data as of February 28, 2013 and for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012  has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The August 31, 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The information in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of income, comprehensive income and cash flows include all normal adjustments in order to present fairly the results of the Company’s operations for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to provide guidance on increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The guidance eliminated the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of stockholders’ equity. Instead, it required that the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. FactSet adopted this accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Other than the change in presentation, the adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill Impairment Testing

In September 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update intended to simplify how an entity tests goodwill for impairment. The guidance will allow an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. An entity no longer will be required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. This accounting standard update became effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and its adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

No other new accounting pronouncements effective as of February 28, 2013 have had or are expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

Balance Sheet Offsetting

In December 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update requiring enhanced disclosures about certain financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the balance sheet or that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements. In January 2013, the FASB issued a clarifying accounting standard update, which limited the scope of the previous guidance to only derivatives, repurchase type agreements and securities borrowing and lending transactions. These accounting standard updates are effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Other than requiring additional disclosures, the adoption is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as FactSet currently reports derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheets.

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

In July 2012, the FASB issued an accounting standard update intended to simplify how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment by providing entities with an option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. This accounting standard update is effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to require reclassification adjustments from other comprehensive income to be presented either in the financial statements or in the notes to the financial statements. This accounting standard update is effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, at which time the Company will include the required disclosures.

4. FAIR VALUE MEASURES

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the use of various valuation methodologies, including market, income and cost approaches is permissible. The Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

(a) Fair Value Hierarchy

The accounting guidance for fair value measurements establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value based on the reliability of inputs. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. FactSet has categorized its cash equivalents, investments and derivatives within the hierarchy as follows:

Level 1 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These Level 1 assets and liabilities include FactSet’s corporate money market funds that are classified as cash equivalents.

Level 2 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. The Company’s certificates of deposit and derivative instruments are classified as Level 2.

Level 3 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities held by FactSet as of February 28, 2013 or August 31, 2012.

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(b) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables shows by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 (in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
February 28, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Corporate money market funds (1)	$	120,566	$	0	$	0	$	120,566
Certificates of deposit (2)		0		14,827		0		14,827
Total assets measured at fair value	$	120,566	$	14,827	$	0	$	135,393
Liabilities
Derivative instruments (3)	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
August 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Corporate money market funds (1)	$	160,169	$	0	$	0	$	160,169
Certificates of deposit (2)		0		13,919		0		13,919
Total assets measured at fair value	$	160,169	$	13,919	$	0	$	174,088
Liabilities
Derivative instruments (3)	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374

(1) The Company’s corporate money market funds are traded in an active market and the net asset value of each fund on the last day of the quarter is used to determine its fair value. As such, the Company’s corporate money market funds are classified as Level 1 and included in cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheet.

(2) The Company’s certificates of deposit held for investment are not debt securities and are classified as Level 2. These certificates of deposit have original maturities greater than three months, but less than one year and, as such, are classified as investments (short-term) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

(3) The Company utilizes the income approach to measure fair value for its derivative instruments (foreign exchange forward contracts). The income approach uses pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as spot, forward and interest rates, as well as credit default swap spreads and therefore are classified as Level 2.

The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the periods presented.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were presented on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 as follows (in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
February 28, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	120,566	$	0	$	0	$	120,566
Investments (short-term)		0		14,827		0		14,827
Total assets measured at fair value	$	120,566	$	14,827	$	0	$	135,393
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
August 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	160,169	$	0	$	0	$	160,169
Investments (short-term)		0		13,919		0		13,919
Total assets measured at fair value	$	160,169	$	13,919	$	0	$	174,088
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374

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(c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

Certain assets, including goodwill and intangible assets, and liabilities, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances such as when they are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. The fair values of these non-financial assets and liabilities are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections. An impairment charge is recorded when the cost exceeds its fair value and this condition is determined to be other-than-temporary. During the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, no fair value adjustments or material fair value measurements were required for the Company’s non-financial assets or liabilities.

5. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents – consist of demand deposits and corporate money market funds with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition and are reported at fair value. There were no gross unrealized gains or losses within the Company’s cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

Investments – consist of certificates of deposit with original maturity dates ranging from nine months to twelve months from purchase date. These certificates of deposit are held for investment and are not debt securities. For the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, interest income earned from the certificates of deposit was $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and investments portfolio did not experience any realized or unrealized losses as a result of counterparty credit risk or ratings change during fiscal 2013 and 2012.

6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Exchange Risk Management

FactSet conducts business outside the U.S. in several currencies including the British Pound Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Indian Rupee and Philippine Peso. As such, it is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates compared to the U.S. dollar. To manage the exposures related to the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, the Company utilizes derivative instruments (foreign currency forward contracts). The Company’s primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange forward contracts for trading or speculative purposes.

Cash Flow Hedges

FactSet enters into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. In designing a specific hedging approach, FactSet considered several factors, including offsetting exposures, significance of exposures, forecasting risk and potential effectiveness of the hedge. The gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts offset the variability in operating expenses associated with currency movements. There was no discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively, and as such, no corresponding gains or losses were reclassified into earnings. The changes in fair value for these foreign currency forward contracts are initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) and subsequently reclassified into operating expenses when the hedged exposure affects earnings.

As of February 28, 2013 FactSet maintained foreign currency forward contracts to hedge approximately 75% of its Indian Rupee exposure through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 40% of its net British Pound exposure through the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding forward contracts to hedge the Company’s Euro exposure. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase Indian Rupees with U.S. dollars was Rs.1.9 billion and ($0.1) million, respectively. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase British Pounds with U.S. dollars was  £13.7 million and ($0.2) million, respectively.

The following is a summary of all hedging positions and corresponding fair values (in thousands):

	Gross Notional Value				Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Currency Hedged (in U.S. dollars)	February 28, 2013		Aug 31, 2012		February 28, 2013			Aug 31, 2012
Euro	$	-	$	10,160	$	-		$	60
Indian Rupee		32,742		36,286		(98	)		(2,434	)
British Pound		20,875		-		(189	)		-
Total	$	53,617	$	46,446	$	(287	)	$	(2,374	)

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Counterparty Credit Risk

As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. FactSet has incorporated counterparty risk into the fair value of its derivative assets and its own credit risk into the value of the Company’s derivative liabilities. FactSet calculates credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps (“CDS”) as quoted by publicly available information. Counterparty risk is represented by CDS spreads related to the senior secured debt of the respective bank with whom FactSet has executed these derivative transactions. Because CDS spread information is not available for FactSet, the Company’s credit risk is determined based on using a simple average of CDS spreads for peer companies.

To mitigate counterparty credit risk, FactSet enters into contracts with large financial institutions. The Company regularly reviews its credit exposure balances as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparties. The Company does not expect any losses as a result of default of its counterparties.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

The following tables provide a summary of the fair value amounts of derivative instruments and gains and losses on derivative instruments (in thousands):

Designation of Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location	Feb 28, 2013		Aug 31, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Liabilities: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	287	$	2,374

All derivatives were designated as hedging instruments as of February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 (in thousands):

	Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion)				Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013		2012		(Effective Portion)	2013		2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	178	$	598	SG&A	$	94	$	(412	)

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 (in thousands):

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion)					Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income	(Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013		2012			(Effective Portion)	2013			2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	974	$	(998	)	SG&A	$	(397	)	$	108

Note: No amount of ineffectiveness was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for these designated cash flow hedges and all components of each derivative’s gain or loss was included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

Accumulated Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedges

The following table provides a summary of the activity associated with all of the Company’s designated cash flow hedges reflected in AOCL (in thousands and net of tax):

Beginning balance at August 31, 2012	$	(1,551	)
Changes in fair value		974
Realized loss reclassified to earnings		397
Ending balance at February 28, 2013	$	(180	)

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7. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the enterprise’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. FactSet’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for making decisions about resources allocated amongst the operating segments based on actual results.

FactSet’s operating segments are aligned with how the Company, including its CODM, manages the business and the demographic markets in which FactSet serves. The Company’s internal financial reporting structure is based on three segments; U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. FactSet believes this alignment helps it better manage the business and view the markets the Company serves, which are centered on providing integrated global financial and economic information. Sales, consulting, data collection and software engineering are the primary functional groups within the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific segments that provide global financial and economic information to investment managers, investment banks and other financial services professionals. The U.S. segment services finance professionals including financial institutions throughout the Americas, while the European and Asia Pacific segments service investment professionals located throughout Europe and Asia, respectively.

The European segment is headquartered in London, England and maintains office locations in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Dubai and Italy. The Asia Pacific segment is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with office locations in Hong Kong, Australia and Mumbai. Segment revenues reflect direct sales to clients based in their respective geographic locations. There are no intersegment or intercompany sales of the FactSet service. Each segment records compensation, including stock-based compensation, data collection costs, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation of furniture and fixtures, amortization of leasehold improvements, communication costs, professional fees, rent expense, travel, marketing, office and other direct expenses. Expenditures associated with the Company’s data centers and corporate headquarters charges are recorded by the U.S. segment and are not allocated to the other segments. The content collection centers located in India and the Philippines benefit all of the Company’s operating segments and thus the expenses incurred at these locations are allocated to each segment based on a percentage of revenues. Of the total $244 million of goodwill reported by the Company at February 28, 2013, 69% was recorded in the U.S. segment, 30% in the European segment and the remaining 1% in the Asia Pacific segment.

The following reflects the results of operations of the segments consistent with the Company’s management system. These results are used, in part, by management, both in evaluating the performance of, and in allocating resources to, each of the segments (in thousands).

For the three months ended February 28, 2013	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	146,034	$	51,650	$	15,399	$	213,083
Segment operating profit		24,525		24,219		7,420		56,164
Total assets		441,575		176,317		52,086		669,978
Capital expenditures		2,032		164		791		2,987

For the three months ended February 29, 2012	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	136,415	$	48,824	$	14,132	$	199,371
Segment operating profit		37,565		22,536		7,016		67,117
Total assets		358,963		258,805		46,056		663,824
Capital expenditures		4,255		156		179		4,590

For the six months ended February 28, 2013	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	289,975	$	103,280	$	30,912	$	424,167
Segment operating profit		64,125		48,942		14,181		127,248
Capital expenditures		5,309		717		3,058		9,084

For the six months ended February 29, 2012	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	270,892	$	96,929	$	27,998	$	395,819
Segment operating profit		74,001		46,317		13,552		133,870
Capital expenditures		9,867		211		566		10,644

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8. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

StreetAccount

On June 29, 2012, FactSet acquired StreetAccount LLC (“SA”) to complement the Company's news offering with distilled and crucial market moving information for buy-side and sell-side institutions. Founded in 2003, SA is known for its timely and informative news summaries and provides investment professionals with an efficient method for managing news flow. The SA service includes real-time company updates, portfolio and sector filtering, email alerts, and market summaries.  Content is written by financial professionals and can be customized for portfolio, index, sector, market, time of day (i.e., Overnight Summaries), and category (i.e., Top Stories, Market Summaries, Economic, M&A). As of the date of acquisition, SA had annual subscriptions of $11.4 million and employed 49 individuals.

As of the date of acquisition, SA did not have a significant international presence and FactSet believes it can leverage its international network to sell SA outside the U.S. as many of their current clients would like to see the SA news offering increase coverage in Europe and Asia. Additionally, the Company is now able to integrate proprietary content through this new channel by providing key corporate and economic data to the news team at StreetAccount for integration into their newswire. The opportunity for FactSet to grow by providing proprietary financial news to clients worldwide contributed to a purchase price in excess of fair value of the StreetAccount net tangible and intangible assets. As a result, FactSet recorded goodwill in connection with this transaction.

The total purchase price of the acquisition is as follows (in thousands):

Cash consideration	$	21,633
Fair value of FactSet stock issued		3,974
Working capital		711
Total purchase price	$	26,318

Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized for this acquisition in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The total purchase price was allocated to StreetAccount’s net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair value as of the date of acquisition.

Based upon the purchase price and the valuation, the allocation is as follows (in thousands):

Tangible assets acquired	$	3,584
Amortizable intangible assets
Client relationships		2,822
Software technology		2,332
Data content		613
Non-compete agreements		404
Trade name		186
Goodwill		21,997
Total assets acquired		31,938
Liabilities assumed		(5,620	)
Net assets acquired	$	26,318

Intangible assets of $6.4 million have been allocated to amortizable intangible assets consisting of client relationships, amortized over seven years using an accelerated amortization method; software technology, amortized over five years using a straight-line amortization method; data content, amortized over three years using a straight-line amortization method; non-compete agreements, amortized over four years using an accelerated amortization method; and trade name, amortized over two years using a straight-line amortization method.

Goodwill totaling $22.0 million represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill will not be amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. Goodwill generated from the StreetAcount acquisition is included in the U.S. segment and is deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations of StreetAccount have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income since the completion of the acquisition on June 29, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the first and second quarter of fiscal 2013. Pro forma information has not been presented because the effect of this acquisition was not material on the Company’s consolidated financial results.

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9. GOODWILL

There was no goodwill acquired during the first six months of fiscal 2013. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended February 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	U.S.		Europe			Asia Pacific			Total
Balance at August 31, 2012	$	167,817	$	73,806		$	4,168		$	245,791
Purchase price adjustments		5		0			0			5
Foreign currency translations		0		(1,528	)		(630	)		(2,158	)
Balance at February 28, 2013	$	167,822	$	72,278		$	3,538		$	243,638

The increase in goodwill within the U.S segment during the first six months of fiscal 2013 was due to FactSet finalizing the working capital of StreetAccount, which was acquired on June 29, 2012.

Goodwill is not amortized as it has an estimated infinite life. At least annually, the Company evaluates goodwill at the reporting unit level for potential impairment. Goodwill is tested for impairment based on the present value of discounted cash flows, and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows. The Company has three reporting units, which are consistent with the operating segments reported because there is no discrete financial information available for the subsidiaries within each operating segment. The Company’s reporting units evaluated for potential impairment were U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific, which reflects the level of internal reporting the Company uses to manage its business and operations. The Company performed an annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal years 2012 and 2011, which determined that there were no reporting units that were deemed at risk. The fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units significantly exceeded carrying value, thus there had been no impairment.

10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

FactSet’s identifiable intangible assets consist of acquired content databases, client relationships, software technology, non-compete agreements and trade names resulting from previous acquisitions, which have been fully integrated into the Company’s operations. The weighted average useful life of FactSet’s acquired identifiable intangible assets at February 28, 2013 was 11.6 years.

The Company amortizes intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Amortizable intangible assets are tested for impairment based on undiscounted cash flows, and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows. No impairment of intangible assets has been identified during any of the periods presented. The intangible assets have no assigned residual values.

The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization totals related to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

At February 28, 2013	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	48,668	$	20,483	$	28,185
Client relationships		22,814		15,134		7,680
Software technology		20,832		18,811		2,021
Non-compete agreements		2,154		1,051		1,103
Trade names		758		602		156
Total	$	95,226	$	56,081	$	39,145

At August 31, 2012	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	49,120	$	18,521	$	30,599
Client relationships		22,841		14,089		8,752
Software technology		20,892		18,482		2,410
Non-compete agreements		2,154		810		1,344
Trade names		758		492		266
Total	$	95,765	$	52,394	$	43,371

There were no intangible assets acquired during the first six months of fiscal 2013. The change in the gross carrying amount of intangible assets at February 28, 2013 as compared to August 31, 2012 was due to foreign currency translations.

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Amortization expense recorded for intangible assets was $1.9 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively. Amortization expense recorded for intangible assets was $3.8 million and $3.7 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively. As of February 28, 2013, estimated intangible asset amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2013 (remaining six months)	$	3,285
2014		5,955
2015		5,027
2016		3,382
2017		3,247
Thereafter		18,249
Total	$	39,145

11. COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

On February 21, 2013, FactSet’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, or $1.24 per share per annum. The cash dividend of $13.5 million was paid on March 19, 2013, to common stockholders of record on February 28, 2013.  Shares of common stock outstanding were as follows (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Balance at September 1		44,279			45,055
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		780			364
Repurchase of common stock		(1,480	)		(658	)
Balance at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively		43,579			44,761

A reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Net Income (Numerator)		Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount
For the three months ended February 28, 2013
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	44,539		43,813	$	1.02
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				642
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	44,539		44,455	$	1.00
For the three months ended February 29, 2012
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	46,746		44,880	$	1.04
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				827
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	46,746		45,707	$	1.02
For the six months ended February 28, 2013
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	94,307		44,065	$	2.14
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				723
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	94,307		44,788	$	2.11
For the six months ended February 29, 2012
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	92,290		44,993	$	2.05
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				979
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	92,290		45,972	$	2.01

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Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards. The number of stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was 476,657 and 440,515, respectively, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The number of stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was 465,332 and 300,651, respectively, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The number of restricted stock awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was 30,456 and 30,090, respectively.

For the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 the number of performance-based stock option grants excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share was 1,920,874. Similarly, for the three and six months ended February 29, 2012, the number of performance-based stock option grants excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share was 2,323,117. Performance-based stock options are omitted from the calculation of diluted earnings per share until the performance criteria have been met. The criteria had not yet been met at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 for these performance-based stock options.

12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, there were 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock ($.01 par value per share) authorized, of which no shares were issued and outstanding. FactSet’s Board of Directors may from time to time authorize the issuance of one or more series of preferred stock and, in connection with the creation of such series, determine the characteristics of each such series including, without limitation, the preference and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the series.

Common Stock

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, there were 150,000,000 shares of common stock ($.01 par value per share) authorized, of which 46,430,988 and 45,599,754 shares were issued, respectively. The authorized shares of common stock are issuable for any proper corporate purpose, including future stock splits, stock dividends, acquisitions, raising equity capital or to adopt additional employee benefit plans.

Treasury Stock

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, there were 2,851,611 and 1,320,540 shares of treasury stock (at cost) outstanding, respectively. As a result, 43,579,377 and 44,279,214 shares of FactSet common stock were outstanding at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

Share Repurchase Program

During the first six months of fiscal 2013, the Company repurchased 1,480,000 shares for $134.3 million under the existing share repurchase program leaving $55.5 million authorized for future share repurchases at February 28, 2013. Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market and privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. No minimum number of shares to be repurchased has been fixed. There is no timeframe to complete the repurchase program and it is expected that share repurchases will be paid using existing and future cash generated by operations. During the first six months of fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased 657,800 shares for $59.6 million under the share repurchase program.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock awards entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the awards vest over time. FactSet did not grant any restricted stock awards during the first six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012. Approximately 148,969 of previously granted restricted stock awards vested during fiscal 2013 and are included in common stock outstanding as of February 28, 2013 (less 50,144 shares repurchased from employees to cover their cost of taxes upon vesting of the restricted stock).

Dividends

The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following historical dividends:

Declaration Date	Dividends Per Share of Common Stock		Type	Record Date	Total $ Amount (in thousands)		Payment Date
February 21, 2013	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	February 28, 2013	$	13,510	March 19, 2013
November 15, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	November 30, 2012	$	13,746	December 18, 2012
August 8, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	August 31, 2012	$	13,727	September 18, 2012
May 8, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	May 31, 2012	$	13,893	June 19, 2012
February 14, 2012	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	February 29, 2012	$	12,085	March 20, 2012
November 10, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	November 30, 2011	$	12,181	December 20, 2011
August 11, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	August 31, 2011	$	12,165	September 20, 2011
May 9, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	May 31, 2011	$	12,374	June 21, 2011
February 9, 2011	$	0.23	Regular (cash)	February 28, 2011	$	10,612	March 15, 2011

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All of the above cash dividends were paid from existing cash resources. Future dividend payments will depend on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by the Company and is subject to final determination by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands):

	Feb 28, 2013			Aug 31, 2012
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(180	)	$	(1,551	)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments		(22,832	)		(21,175	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(23,012	)	$	(22,726	)

13. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AND RETIREMENT PLANS

Stock Option Awards

Options granted without performance conditions under the Company’s stock option plans expire either seven or ten years from the date of grant and the majority vest at a rate of 20% after the first year and 1.67% per month thereafter for years two through five. Options become vested and exercisable provided the employee continues employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date and remain exercisable until expiration or cancellation. The majority of the options granted with performance conditions expire either seven or ten years from the date of grant and vest at a rate of 40% after the first two years and 1.67% per month thereafter for years three through five. Options are not transferable or assignable other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. During the grantee’s lifetime, they may be exercised only by the grantee.

During the first six months of fiscal 2013, FactSet granted 1,656,185 stock option awards at a weighted average exercise price of $92.22 to existing employees of the Company.

A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Balance at August 31, 2012		6,083		$	64.76
Granted – non performance-based		635			92.22
Granted – performance-based		1,012			92.22
Exercised		(253	)		46.79
Forfeited		(12	)		85.28
Balance at November 30, 2012		7,465		$	71.39
Granted – non performance-based		9			92.55
Granted – non-employee Directors grant		19			91.06
Exercised		(390	)		42.44
Forfeited		(14	)		88.63
Balance at February 28, 2013		7,089		$	73.03

The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of February 28, 2013 was 3.3 million with a weighted average exercise price of $56.28. As of August 31, 2012, 2.8 million in-the-money outstanding options were exercisable with a weighted average exercise price of $48.17. The aggregate intrinsic value of in-the-money stock options exercisable at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 was $134.8 million and $125.4 million, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price of $97.29 at February 28, 2013 and the exercise price multiplied by the number of options exercisable as of that date. The total pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was $18.5 million and $7.2 million, respectively. The total pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was $30.2 million and $18.5 million, respectively.

Performance-based Stock Options

Performance-based stock options require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving Company performance targets. The number of performance-based options that vest will be predicated on the Company achieving performance levels for both organic annual subscription value (“ASV”) and diluted earnings per share during the two fiscal years subsequent to the date of grant. Dependent on the financial performance levels attained by FactSet during the two subsequent fiscal years, 0%, 20%, 60% or 100% of the performance-based stock options will vest to the grantees of those stock options. However, there is no current guarantee that such options will vest in whole or in part.

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November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review

In November 2011, FactSet granted 665,551 performance-based employee stock options. The number of performance-based options that vest is based on the Company achieving performance levels for both organic ASV and diluted earnings per share during the two fiscal years ended August 31, 2013. At February 28, 2013, the Company believed that it was not probable FactSet would achieve the required ASV and diluted earnings per share growth because the year over year ASV growth rate decreased to 6.3% at February 28, 2013. As such, the Company estimated that none (0%) of the performance-based stock options will vest. However, a change in the actual financial performance levels achieved over the next 6 months could result in the following changes to the Company’s current estimate of the vesting percentage and related expense (in thousands):

Vesting Percentage	Total Unamortized Stock-based Compensation Expense at February 28, 2013		Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*		Average Remaining Quarterly Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	0	$	0	$	0
20%	$	2,178	$	1,462	$	148
60%	$	6,534	$	4,386	$	444
100%	$	10,890	$	7,310	$	740

* Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2013.

November 2012 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review

In November 2012, FactSet granted 1,011,510 performance-based employee stock options. The number of performance-based options that vest is based on the Company achieving performance levels for both organic ASV and diluted earnings per share during the two fiscal years ended August 31, 2014. At February 28, 2013, the Company estimated that 20% or 202,302 of the performance-based stock options would vest which results in unamortized stock-based compensation expense of $4.3 million to be recognized over the remaining vesting period. However, a change in the actual financial performance levels achieved over the next 6 quarters could result in the following changes to the Company’s current estimate of the vesting percentage and related expense (in thousands):

Vesting Percentage	Total Unamortized Stock-based Compensation Expense at February 28, 2013		Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*			Average Remaining Quarterly Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	0	$	(477	)	$	0
20%	$	4,271	$	0		$	229
60%	$	12,813	$	954		$	687
100%	$	21,355	$	1,908		$	1,145

* Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2013.

July 2012 Performance-based Option Grant Review

In July 2012, FactSet granted 241,546 performance-based employee stock options. The number of performance-based options that vest is dependent upon future StreetAccount user growth through August 31, 2017. The five year performance measurement period is based on growing usage of FactSet and StreetAccount. At February 28, 2013, FactSet estimated that 20% or 48,309 of the performance-based stock options will vest based on forecasted StreetAccount user growth, which results in unamortized stock-based compensation expense of $1.3 million to be recognized over the remaining vesting period of approximately 2.5 years. A change in the actual financial performance levels achieved by StreetAccount in future fiscal years could result in the following changes to the current estimate of the vesting percentage and related expense (in thousands):

Vesting Percentage	Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*			Remaining Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	(337	)	$	-
20%	$	-		$	1,263
40%	$	206		$	2,657
60%	$	462		$	4,001
80%	$	691		$	5,372
100%	$	982		$	6,681

* Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2013.

Market Metrics Performance-based Option Grant

In connection with the acquisition of the Market Metrics business in June 2010, FactSet granted 746,415 performance-based stock options, which would vest only if accelerated stretch revenue targets were achieved related to the Market Metrics business and option holders remain employed by FactSet. These options vested in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 when the Market Metrics business accelerated to achieve the stretch revenue growth targets established on the date of grant, resulting in a pre-tax stock-based compensation charge of $15.7 million. The pre-tax stock-based compensation charge of $15.7 million was equal to the grant-date fair value of the stock options awarded at the time of the acquisition and represent a cumulative adjustment from a change in the vesting based on achieving the accelerated revenue targets. 

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Other Performance-based Option Grants

FactSet granted 204,508 performance-based employee stock options between June 2010 and July 2011 that vest based on achieving certain ASV targets. Of this total, 133,958 vested during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, 46,644 vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, 6,641 vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and 9,301 were forfeited due to employee terminations. At February 28, 2013, the Company estimated that the remaining 7,964 performance-based stock options will vest based on forecasted ASV growth, resulting in unamortized stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million to be recognized over the remaining vesting period.

Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Awards

The Company’s option plan permits the issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards are subject to continued employment over a specified period. There were no restricted stock awards granted during the first six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012.

A summary of restricted stock award activity is as follows (in thousands, except per award data):

	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award
Balance at August 31, 2012		383		$	71.34
Granted (restricted stock and stock units)		-		$	-
Vested		(93	)	$	63.23
Canceled/forfeited		(1	)	$	77.38
Balance at November 30, 2012		289		$	73.92
Granted (restricted stock and stock units)		-		$	-
Vested*		(56	)	$	60.66
Canceled/forfeited		(1	)	$	77.61
Balance at February 28, 2013		232		$	77.30

* Of the total 56,254 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, 55,572 related to awards granted on February 9, 2010 at the grant date price of $63.09. These restricted stock awards cliff vest 100% after three years (on February 9, 2013). The awards were amortized to expense over the vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. The remaining 682 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were previously granted in July 2011. These restricted stock units were performance-based and cliff vest when certain ASV targets are met. Of the total units originally granted, 205 units vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and 682 vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because FactSet achieved two of the three ASV growth targets. As of February 28, 2013, unamortized stock-based compensation expense of less than $0.1 million is to be amortized to compensation expense over the remaining vesting period.

Share-based Awards Available for Grant

A summary of share-based awards available for grant is as follows (in thousands):

	Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Employee Option Plan			Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Non-Employee Directors Plan
Balance at August 31, 2012		4,340			126
Granted – non performance-based options		(635	)		-
Granted – performance-based options		(1,012	)		-
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited*		13			-
Balance at November 30, 2012		2,706			126
Granted – non performance-based options		(9	)		-
Granted – non-employee Directors grant		-			(19	)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited*		16			-
Balance at February 28, 2013		2,713			107

* Under the Company’s option plan, for each restricted stock award canceled/forfeited, an equivalent of 2.5 shares is added back to the available share-based awards balance.

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On December 16, 2008, the Company’s stockholders ratified the adoption of the FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”). A total of 500,000 shares have been reserved for issuance under the Purchase Plan. There is no expiration date for the Purchase Plan. Shares of FactSet common stock may be purchased by eligible employees under the Purchase Plan in three-month intervals at a purchase price equal to at least 85% of the lesser of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on either the first day or the last day of each three-month offering period. Employee purchases may not exceed 10% of their gross compensation during an offering period.

During the three months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 21,389 shares at a weighted average price of $78.56 as compared to 19,690 shares at a weighted average price of $74.29 in the same period a year ago. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 39,491 shares at a weighted average price of $78.55 as compared to 42,856 shares at a weighted average price of $73.95 in the same period a year ago. At February 28, 2013, 155,560 shares were reserved for future issuance under the Purchase Plan.

401(k) Plan

The Company established a 401(k) Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) in fiscal 1993. The 401(k) Plan is a defined contribution plan covering all full-time, U.S. employees of the Company and is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Each year, participants may contribute up to 60% of their eligible annual compensation, subject to annual limitations established by the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches up to 4% of employees’ earnings, capped at the IRS annual maximum. Company matching contributions are subject to a five year graduated vesting schedule. All full-time, U.S. employees are eligible for the matching contribution by the Company. The Company contributed $3.7 million and $3.1 million in matching contributions to employee 401(k) accounts during the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Accounting guidance requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including stock options, restricted stock and common shares acquired under employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values of the share awards that are scheduled to vest during the period. As stock-based compensation expense recognized is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.

The Company recognized total stock-based compensation expense of $21.2 million and $26.4 million during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, respectively. Similarly, the Company recognized total stock-based compensation expense of $6.0 million and $11.9 million during the three and six months ended February 29, 2012. The fiscal 2013 totals include a pre-tax charge of $15.7 million related to performance-based options granted in connection with the acquisition of Market Metrics in June 2010. These options vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 when the Market Metrics business accelerated to achieve stretch revenue growth targets established on the date of grant. As of February 28, 2013, $49.1 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.5 years.There was no stock-based compensation capitalized as of February 28, 2013 or August 31, 2012, respectively.

Employee Stock Option Fair Value Determinations

The Company utilizes the lattice-binomial option-pricing model (“binomial model”) to estimate the fair value of new employee stock option grants. The Company’s determination of fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using the binomial model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, interest rates, option forfeitures and employee stock option exercise behaviors.

Fiscal 2013

- Q1 2013 – 635,308 non performance-based employee stock options and 1,011,510 performance-based employee stock options were granted at a weighted average exercise price of $92.22 and a weighted average estimated fair value of $26.87 per share.

- Q2 2013 – 9,367 non performance-based employee stock options were granted at a weighted average exercise price of $92.55 and a weighted average estimated fair value of $26.69 per share

Fiscal 2012

- Q1 2012 – 419,593 non performance-based employee stock options and 665,551 performance-based employee stock options were granted at a weighted average exercise price of $94.84 and a weighted average estimated fair value of $32.08 per share.

- Q2 2012 – There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended February 29, 2012.

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The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted during the first three and six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012 was determined using the binomial model with the following weighted average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	0.16%	-	1.91%	n/a	0.16%	-	1.91%	0.13%	-	2.41%
Expected life (in years)		7.6		n/a	7.6	–	7.8	7.6	–	7.8
Term structure of volatility	24%	-	33%	n/a	24%	-	33%	30%	-	36%
Dividend yield		1.30%		n/a		1.30%			1.11%
Weighted average estimated fair value		$26.69		n/a		$26.87			$32.08
Weighted average exercise price		$92.55		n/a		$92.22			$94.84
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price		28.8%		n/a		29.1%			33.8%

The risk-free interest rate assumption for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s stock and implied volatilities of publicly traded options to buy FactSet common stock with contractual terms closest to the expected life of options granted to employees. The approach to utilize a mix of historical and implied volatility was based upon the availability of actively traded options on the Company’s stock and the Company’s assessment that a combination of implied volatility and historical volatility is best representative of future stock price trends. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee termination within the valuation model. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding and is a derived output of the binomial model. The binomial model estimates employees exercise behavior is based on the option’s remaining vested life and the extent to which the option is in-the-money. The binomial model estimates the probability of exercise as a function of these two variables based on the entire history of exercises and cancellations of all past option grants made by the Company.

Non-Employee Director Stock Option Fair Value Determinations

The 2008 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan (the “Directors’ Plan”) provides for the grant of share-based awards, including stock options, to non-employee directors of FactSet. A total of 250,000 shares of FactSet common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Directors’ Plan. The expiration date of the Directors’ Plan is December 1, 2018.

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of new non-employee Director stock option grants. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, interest rates, option forfeitures and employee stock option exercise behaviors.

Fiscal 2013

On January 15, 2013, FactSet granted 18,781 stock options to the Company’s non-employee Directors at a weighted average estimated fair value of $24.23 per share, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate	0.89	%
Expected life (in years)	5.4
Expected volatility	32	%
Dividend yield	1.30	%

Fiscal 2012

On January 13, 2012, FactSet granted 20,976 stock options to the Company’s non-employee Directors, including a one-time new Director grant of 5,244 stock options for Robin A. Abrams, who was elected to FactSet’s Board of Directors on December 13, 2011. All of the options granted on January 13, 2012 have a weighted average estimated fair value of $24.79 per share, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate	0.94	%
Expected life (in years)	5.4
Expected volatility	34	%
Dividend yield	1.11	%

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The risk-free interest rate assumption for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and non-employee director terminations within the valuation model. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts.

Restricted Stock Fair Value Determinations

Restricted stock granted to employees entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the award vests over time, but not to dividends declared on the underlying shares while the restricted stock is unvested. The grant date fair value of restricted stock awards are measured by reducing the grant date price of FactSet’s share by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying stock during the requisite service period, discounted at the appropriate risk-free interest rate. Restricted stock awards are amortized to expense over the vesting period.

There were no restricted stocks awards granted during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fair Value Determinations

During the three months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 21,389 shares at a weighted average price of $78.56 as compared to 19,690 shares at a weighted average price of $74.29 in the same period a year ago. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 39,491 shares at a weighted average price of $78.55 as compared to 42,856 shares at a weighted average price of $73.95 in the same period a year ago. At February 28, 2013, 155,560 shares were reserved for future issuance under the Purchase Plan. Stock-based compensation expense recorded for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 28, 2012, relating to the employee stock purchase plan was $0.3 million, respectively.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes model to calculate the estimated fair value for the employee stock purchase plan. The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock purchase plan grants during the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 were $15.18 and $15.97 per share, respectively, with the following weighted average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.08	%		0.05	%
Expected life (in months)		3			3
Expected volatility		9.2	%		12.4	%
Dividend yield		1.34	%		1.21	%

The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock purchase plan grants during the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 were $15.44 and $15.69 per share, respectively, with the following weighted average assumptions:

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.09	%		0.03	%
Expected life (in months)		3			3
Expected volatility		9.7	%		15.1	%
Dividend yield		1.33	%		1.21	%

Accuracy of Fair Value Estimates

The Company is responsible for determining the assumptions used in estimating the fair value of its share-based payment awards. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, interest rates, option forfeiture rates and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. Option-pricing models were developed for use in estimating the value of traded options that have no vesting or hedging restrictions and are fully transferable.

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15. INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense is based on taxable income determined in accordance with current enacted laws and tax rates. Deferred income taxes are recorded for the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change
U.S. operations	$	41,912		$	57,014			(26.5	) %	$	102,979		$	114,102			(9.7	) %
Non-U.S. operations		14,609			10,599			37.8	%		25,054			20,541			22.0	%
Income before income taxes	$	56,521		$	67,613			(16.4	) %	$	128,033		$	134,643			(4.9	) %
U.S. operations	$	8,988		$	18,707			(52.0	) %	$	28,328		$	38,070			(25.6	) %
Non-U.S. operations		2,994			2,160			38.6	%		5,398			4,283			26.0	%
Total provision for income taxes	$	11,982		$	20,867			(42.6	) %	$	33,726		$	42,353			(20.4	) %
Effective tax rate		21.2	%*		30.9	%					26.3	%**		31.5	%

* On January 1, 2013, the U.S. Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “ACT”), which President Obama signed into law on January 2, 2013. While the ACT did not change corporate tax rates, it did reenact the U.S. Federal R&D tax credit, which had previously expired on December 31, 2011. The reenactment of the credit was retroactive to January 1, 2012 and extends through the end of the 2013 calendar year. As a result, discrete income tax benefits of $4.9 million were recognized by the Company during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because prior to the reenactment of the tax credit, FactSet had not been permitted to factor it into its effective tax rate as it was not currently enacted tax law. The $4.9 million of income tax benefits reduced the Company’s effective tax rate from 29.9% to 21.2% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

** In the first quarter of fiscal 2013 FactSet decided to repatriate cash from its wholly owned UK subsidiary. This distribution was completed in fiscal 2013 and resulted in a net tax benefit of approximately $1.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013 since the foreign tax credits associated with the distribution were greater than the tax due on the distribution of the foreign earnings.

The components of the provision for income taxes consist of the following (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013				Feb 29, 2012
Current
U.S. federal		$	28,205			$	35,702
U.S. state and local			2,408				2,114
Non-U.S.			5,612				4,497
Total current taxes		$	36,225			$	42,313
Deferred
U.S. federal		$	(2,179	)		$	278
U.S. state and local			(106	)			(24	)
Non-U.S.			(214	)			(214	)
Total deferred taxes		$	(2,499	)		$	40
Total provision for income taxes		$	33,726			$	42,353

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Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The significant components of deferred tax assets that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2013			August 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets
Current
Receivable reserve	$	639		$	687
Deferred rent		2,796			3,175
Deferred fees		220			1,223
Net current deferred taxes	$	3,655		$	5,085
Non-current
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	$	4,461		$	2,498
Deferred rent		2,778			2,782
Stock-based compensation		25,843			23,395
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology		(7,598	)		(6,801	)
Other		1,361			1,239
Net non-current deferred taxes	$	26,845		$	23,113
Total deferred tax assets	$	30,500		$	28,198

The significant components of deferred tax liabilities that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2013			August 31, 2012
Deferred tax liabilities (non-current)
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology		$	2,892		$	2,936
Stock-based compensation			(391)			(343)
Total deferred tax liabilities (non-current)		$	2,501		$	2,593

As disclosed above, FactSet decided to repatriate cash from its wholly owned UK subsidiary during fiscal 2013, which resulted in a recognized tax benefit of $1.3 million. With the exception of the Company’s UK and French subsidiaries, a provision has not been made for additional U.S. Federal taxes as of February 28, 2013 on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries because FactSet intends to reinvest these funds indefinitely to support foreign growth opportunities. The amount of such undistributed earnings of these foreign subsidiaries included in consolidated retained earnings was immaterial at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012. As such, the unrecognized deferred tax liability on those undistributed earnings was immaterial. These earnings could become subject to additional tax if they are remitted as dividends, loaned to FactSet, or upon sale of the subsidiary’s stock.

Unrecognized Tax Positions

Applicable accounting guidance prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, classification and disclosure of uncertain tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. A company can recognize the financial effect of an income tax position only if it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the tax position will prevail upon tax examination, based solely on the technical merits of the tax position. Otherwise, no benefit or expense can be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The tax benefits recognized are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Additionally, companies are required to accrue interest and related penalties, if applicable, on all tax exposures for which reserves have been established consistent with jurisdictional tax laws.

As of February 28, 2013, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits totaling $5.3 million, including $1.2 million of accrued interest, recorded as non-current taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheet. Unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions taken on tax returns but not yet recognized in the consolidated financial statements. When applicable, the Company adjusts the previously recorded tax expense to reflect examination results when the position is effectively settled. The Company regularly engages in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that certain federal, foreign, and state tax matters may be concluded in the next 12 months. However, FactSet has no reason to believe that such audits will result in the payment of additional taxes and/or penalties that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position, beyond current estimates. Any changes in accounting estimates resulting from new developments with respect to uncertain tax positions will be recorded as appropriate. The Company does not currently anticipate that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next 12 months.

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The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the first six months of fiscal 2013 (in thousands):

Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2012	$	5,464
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		523
Additions for tax positions of prior years		643
Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities		(1,284	)
Unrecognized income tax benefits at February 28, 2013	$	5,346

In the normal course of business, the Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. At February 28, 2013, the Company remained subject to examination in the following major tax jurisdictions for the tax years as indicated below:

Major Tax Jurisdictions	Open Tax Years
U.S.
Federal	2009	through	2012
State (various)	2008	through	2012
Europe
France	2010	through	2012
United Kingdom	2011	through	2012

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments represent obligations, such as those for future purchases of goods or services that are not yet recorded on the balance sheet as liabilities. FactSet records liabilities for commitments when incurred (i.e., when the goods or services are received).

Lease Commitments

At February 28, 2013, the Company leases approximately 193,000 square feet of office space at its headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut. In addition, FactSet leases office space for its U.S. reportable segment in New York, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; Jackson, Wyoming; Atlanta, Georgia; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Newark, Ridgewood and Piscataway, New Jersey; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Reston, Virginia. The Company’s European segment operates in leased office space in London, England; Paris and Avon, France; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Frankfurt, Germany; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Milan, Italy. Office space in Tokyo, Japan; Hong Kong; Mumbai, India; and Sydney, Australia are leased by FactSet for its Asia Pacific operating segment. The data content collection centers located in Hyderabad, India and Manila, the Philippines benefit all of the Companies operating segments. The leases expire on various dates through 2021. Total minimum rental payments associated with the leases are recorded as rent expense (a component of selling, general and administrative expenses) on a straight-line basis over the periods of the respective non-cancelable lease terms. At February 28, 2013, FactSet leases approximately 805,000 of office space, which the Company believes is adequate for its current needs and that additional space is available for lease to meet any future needs.

During the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, rent expense (including operating costs) for all operating leases amounted to $9.1 million and $8.7 million, respectively. Rent expense for all operating leases for the first six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012 amounted to $18.4 million and $17.1 million, respectively. Approximately $4.4 million of standby letters of credit have been issued during the ordinary course of business in connection with the Company’s current leased office space as of February 28, 2013.These standby letters of credit contain covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain minimum levels of consolidated net worth and certain leverage and fixed charge ratios. As of February 28, 2013, FactSet was in compliance with all covenants contained in the standby letters of credit.

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At February 28, 2013, the Company’s lease commitments for office space provide for the following future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases with remaining terms in excess of one year (in thousands):

Years Ended August 31,	Minimum Lease Payments
2013 (remaining six months)	$	13,856
2014		26,334
2015		21,869
2016		15,755
2017		14,455
Thereafter		35,452
Total	$	127,721

Purchase Commitments with Suppliers

Purchase obligations represent payment due in future periods in respect of commitments to the Company’s various data vendors as well as commitments to purchase goods and services such as telecommunication and computer maintenance services. These purchase commitments are agreements that are enforceable and legally binding on FactSet and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. As of August 31, 2012, the Company had total purchase commitments of $52.2 million. There were no material changes in FactSet’s purchase commitments during the first six months of fiscal 2013.

Contingencies

Legal Matters

FactSet accrues non income-tax liabilities for contingencies when management believes that a loss is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated, while contingent gains are recognized only when realized. The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including intellectual property litigation. Based on currently available information at February 28, 2013, FactSet’s management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these unresolved matters against the Company, individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, its results of operations or its cash flows.

Income Taxes

Uncertain income tax positions are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance (see Note 15). FactSet is currently under audit by multiple tax authorities. The Company has reserved for potential adjustments to its provision for income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated agreements with, these tax authorities, and the Company believes that the final outcome of these examinations or agreements will not have a material effect on its results of operations. If events occur which indicate payment of these amounts is unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in the recognition of tax benefits in the period FactSet determines the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the Company’s estimates of the federal, state, and foreign income tax liabilities are less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to expense would result.

Indemnifications

As permitted or required under Delaware law and to the maximum extent allowable under that law, FactSet has certain obligations to indemnify its current and former officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was serving, at FactSet’s request in such capacity. These indemnification obligations are valid as long as the director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The maximum potential amount of future payments FactSet could be required to make under these indemnification obligations is unlimited; however, FactSet has a director and officer insurance policy that should mitigate FactSet's exposure and enables FactSet to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. The Company believes the estimated fair value of these indemnification obligations is not material.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. These deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. The Company seeks to mitigate its credit risks by spreading such risks across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties.

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Accounts Receivable - Accounts receivable are unsecured and are derived from revenues earned from clients located around the globe. FactSet performs ongoing credit evaluations of its clients and does not require collateral from its clients. The Company maintains reserves for potential write-offs and these losses have historically been within expectations. No single client represented 10% or more of FactSet’s total revenues in any period presented. At February 28, 2013, the Company’s largest individual client accounted for 2% of total subscriptions and annual subscriptions from the ten largest clients did not surpass 15% of total client subscriptions, consistent with August 31, 2012. At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, the receivable reserve was $1.7 and $1.8 million, respectively.

Derivative Instruments - As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. FactSet has incorporated counterparty risk into the fair value of its derivative assets and its own credit risk into the value of the Company’s derivative liabilities. FactSet calculates credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps as quoted by publicly available information. Counterparty risk is represented by CDS spreads related to the senior secured debt of the respective bank with whom FactSet has executed these derivative transactions. Because CDS spread information is not available for FactSet, the Company’s credit risk is determined based on using a simple average of CDS spreads for peer companies as determined by FactSet. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, FactSet enters into contracts with large financial institutions and regularly reviews its credit exposure balances as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparties.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•  Executive Overview

•  Results of Operations

•  Foreign Currency

•  Liquidity

•  Capital Resources

•  Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

•  Share Repurchase Program

•  Contractual Obligations

•  Dividends

•  Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates

•  New Accounting Pronouncements

•  Market Trends

•  Forward-Looking Factors

Executive Overview

FactSet is a provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community. We combine content regarding companies and securities from major markets all over the globe into a single online platform of information and analytics. By consolidating content from hundreds of databases with powerful analytics, FactSet supports the investment process from initial research to published results for buy and sell-side professionals. These professionals include portfolio managers, research and performance analysts, risk managers, marketing professionals, sell-side equity research professionals, investment bankers and fixed income professionals. Our applications provide users access to company analysis, multicompany comparisons, industry analysis, company screening, portfolio analysis, predictive risk measurements, alphatesting, portfolio optimization and simulation, real-time news and quotes and tools to value and analyze fixed income securities and portfolios. With Microsoft Office integration, wireless access and customizable options, we offer a complete financial workflow solution. Our revenues are derived from month-to-month subscriptions to services, databases and financial applications. We generate 82% of our revenues from investment management clients and the remainder is from investment banking firms who perform M&A advisory work and equity research.

As of February 28, 2013, we employed 6,048 employees, an increase of 28 over the past three months and up 10% from a year ago. Of these employees, 1,903 were located in the U.S., 634 in Europe and 3,511 in Asia Pacific. Approximately 54% of employees are involved with content collection, 24% work in product development, software and systems engineering, another 19% conduct sales and consulting services and the remaining 3% provide administrative support.

While we were pleased to achieve ASV growth of $17.3 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we continue to operate in a challenging sell-side environment. ASV, or annual subscription value, is a key metric for us, which we define as a snapshot view of services currently being supplied to clients. Our second quarter results include expanding revenues by 7%, generating cash from operations of $46.4 million and growing headcount by 10% over last year. Annual client retention remained greater than 95% of ASV, and on a client basis, the annual retention rate improved to 93% of clients at February 28, 2013 as compared to 92% a year ago, reflecting a reduction in client turnover. The FactSet business model continues to show its resilience as we have demonstrated that even in a tough environment for 18% of our clients, we continue to grow market share each quarter.  We reported another quarter of double-digit diluted earnings per share growth and our three year average of return on equity has increased to 33%. We are also proud to disclose that FactSet was recently named one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, marking our fifth appearance on that list in the last six years. We’re pleased to receive this acknowledgement and we’ve been awarded similar accolades in the UK and France in the recent past. Our employees are FactSet’s most valuable asset and the recognition in these surveys is based on their feedback.

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Results of Operations

For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively, the following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share data)	Feb 28, 2013		Feb 29, 2012		Change			Feb 28, 2013		Feb 29, 2012		Change
Revenues	$	213,083	$	199,371		6.9	%	$	424,167	$	395,819		7.2	%
Cost of services		75,842		67,531		12.3	%		149,427		134,364		11.2	%
Selling, general and administrative		81,077		64,723		25.3	%		147,492		127,585		15.6	%
Operating income		56,164		67,117		(16.3	) %		127,248		133,870		(4.9	) %
Net income	$	44,539	$	46,746		(4.7	) %	$	94,307	$	92,290		2.2	%
Diluted earnings per common share	$	1.00	$	1.02		(2.0	) %	$	2.11	$	2.01		5.0	%
Diluted weighted average common shares		44,455		45,707					44,788		45,972

Revenues

Revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2013 were $213.1 million, up 6.9% compared to the prior year. For the first six months of fiscal 2013, revenues increased 7.2% to $424.2 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, net new clients rose by 35 and annual subscriptions rose by $17.3 million excluding the $1.5 impact from foreign currency. Our revenue growth drivers during fiscal 2013 were the continued use of our advanced applications such as Portfolio Analysis (“PA”), growth in our wealth management workflow solution, expansion of the Market Metrics business, incremental revenue from the acquisition of StreetAccount in June 2012, growth in the number of clients of FactSet, the continued expansion of our proprietary content, an annual price increase which impacted the majority of our U.S. investment management clients and an increase in the client retention rate partially offset by net user count decreases and pressures faced by many of our investment banking clients.

Continued user of our advanced applications such as Portfolio Analysis

Our Portfolio Analytics suite of products, including our Fixed Income in PA product, continues to be well received within our client base and has been a source of revenue growth this quarter. The PA suite includes ten separate products and covers a range of workflows around portfolios. Within the suite, Equity PA has been performing well and our Fixed Income in PA product grew at very attractive rates. An additional positive during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was that we successfully phased out the Derivative Solutions product user interface as FactSet was able to integrate the legacy back-end technology with our fixed income in PA product. Lastly, in the past six months, our risk optimizer products were in demand as clients search for ways to understand and manage market uncertainty and volatility. Both PA users and clients have increased by double digits compared to a year ago as this suite is comprehensive and includes the applications for portfolio attribution, risk, quantitative analysis, portfolio publishing and returns based, style analysis.

Growth in our Wealth Management Workflow Solution

Over the past three months, we have been successful in making inroads at wealth management clients and configuring a solution for their workflow. We are experiencing positive rates of client and user acquisition occurring both in Europe and the U.S. as we believe we have a great offering for that segment of the market and some of our newest clients and users have recognized it. We enhanced Company Analysis reports again during the second quarter with release of Company Guide. Company Guide is the next generation application for Company Analysis on FactSet. The application is quick, easy, and graphically rich with reports linked seamlessly between the FactSet desktop and iPad.

Expansion in the Market Metrics business

Our Market Metrics business continues to be a strong contributor on a relative basis to our growth. Our Market Metrics local market share suite of products, which was introduced last year, continues to perform well. This suite includes mutual fund, variable annuity and life insurance analytical products and applications for wholesalers that have enabled senior management to understand the value and penetration of their own products in local markets in greater detail than they have been able to examine before. In addition, in the past six months, Market Metrics has experienced growth in the European marketplace. While we are pleased about the growth in our Market Metrics business, its size relative to the rest of FactSet means that its out-performance has had a limited impact on our overall growth rate because at the time of acquisition its ASV was $16 million.

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Incremental Revenue from the Acquisition of StreetAccount

On June 29, 2012, we acquired StreetAccount to complement our news offering with distilled and crucial market moving information for buy- and sell-side institutions. Our StreetAccount product receives high client praise as we continue to expand the unique ways the product can make our user base more efficient. For the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, StreetAccount has added $2.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of revenue to our operations. The revenue growth rate during fiscal 2013 was positively impacted by 140 basis points from the acquisition of StreetAccount. Excluding StreetAccount revenue, the revenue growth during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 would have been 5.5% and 5.8%, respectively, over the prior year periods.

Growth in the number of clients of FactSet

For the thirteenth consecutive quarter, we experienced net new client growth. The total number of FactSet clients as of February 28, 2013 was 2,436, a net increase of 35 clients during the past three months and brings the net new client growth total to 112 over the past 12 months (excluding the  StreetAccount acquisition). The addition of new clients is important to FactSet as we anticipate that it lays the groundwork for future additional services, consistent with our strategy of increasing sales of workstations, applications and content at existing clients. At February 28, 2013, our largest individual client accounted for 2% of total subscriptions and annual subscriptions from the ten largest clients did not surpass 15% of total client subscriptions, consistent with August 31, 2012 and February 29, 2012.

Continued Expansion of our Proprietary Content

We have continued to be successful in licensing our proprietary FactSet data especially, FactSet Fundamentals and FactSet Estimates. The type of data is licensed in feed form and includes Ownership, Transcripts, M&A and Corporate Hierarchy data. Data feeds are consumed by a wide-range of clients, including existing large FactSet clients and some outside of our core client base that do not manage money or provide sell side services.

Annual Price Increase

As FactSet has done for the past several years, we issued our annual price increase during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. This price increase impacted the majority of our U.S. investment management clients and resulted in ASV growth during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 of $9.1 million, as compared to the prior year price increase of $10.2 million.

Increase in the Client Retention Rate

At February 28, 2013, our annual client retention rate was greater than 95% of ASV, consistent with last year. However, as a percentage of actual clients, our annual retention rate improved to 93% at February 28, 2013 as compared to 92% a year ago and at August 31, 2012, driven by our continued increase in net new clients each quarter.

Partially offsetting the positive revenue drivers discussed above was global banking and brokerage clients reducing their net user count and vendor spend during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, which negatively impacted revenues.

Reduction in User Count: At February 28, 2013, there were 49,455 professionals using FactSet, a decrease of 150 users from a year ago. User additions from investment management clients were more than offset by reductions from our investment banking clients. We believe that although headcount at our investment banking clients is still under pressure, we continue to make gains on the investment management side, which constitutes the majority of our revenues. The average ASV per investment manager user is significantly higher than an investment banking user, creating a positive undertone to this shift. In the past 12 months, our investment management client base has added approximately 1,120 users while our investment banking clients have grown by 1,035 users. Investment banking clients remain cautious as they continue to closely review and scrutinize their user populations based on how they perceive future market opportunities.

Reduction in Vendor Spend: ASV from our investment banking clients decreased by $4.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 as volatility in the financial markets interrupted the short-term buying patterns of our investment banking client base. These clients reduced internal headcount, which lowered user counts during the past three months.

Despite optimism expressed by the global equity markets, we are still facing the effects of significant job cuts at many of the largest global investment banks. Those cuts have been driven by increasing regulation, lower trading volumes and the continuation of the economic crisis in some parts of the world. Although we’re impacted by user reductions, it is important to note that many of the areas hardest hit were not those typically serviced by FactSet. Our market within the investment banking side, which accounts for only about 18% of our revenues, is still in a very difficult and contracting environment. Though they are still tightening, equity research has been under tight expense management for many years and M&A deal flow has always had some cyclicality, but has essentially the same business model as before the global financial crisis. When large sell-side firms struggle, even in departments we do not cover, their pressure impacts near-term ASV for all vendors in our industry, including us.

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Our investment management clients, however, continue to experience growth across all geographies and represented 82% of our total revenues during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, an uptick from 81% a year ago. Coming off of double-digit equity returns in almost all global markets in calendar year 2012, equity returns in 2013 have been positive.

Revenues by Geographic Region

	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change
U.S.	$	146,034		$	136,415			7.1	%	$	289,975		$	270,892			7.0	%
% of revenues		68.5	%		68.4	%					68.4	%		68.4	%
Europe	$	51,650		$	48,824			5.8	%	$	103,280		$	96,929			6.6	%
Asia Pacific		15,399			14,132			9.0	%		30,912			27,998			10.4	%
International	$	67,049		$	62,956			6.5	%	$	134,192		$	124,927			7.4	%
% of revenues		31.5	%		31.6	%					31.6	%		31.6	%
Consolidated	$	213,083		$	199,371			6.9	%	$	424,167		$	395,819			7.2	%

Three months ended February 28, 2013 (Quarter-to-date)

Revenues from our U.S. segment increased 7.1% to $146.0 million during the three months ended February 28, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago. Our second quarter fiscal 2013 revenue growth rate in the U.S. of 7.1% reflects he continued use of our advanced applications such as PA, growth in our Market Metrics suite of products, $2.7 million of incremental revenues from the acquisition of StreetAccount in June 2012, an increase in the number of PA users, sales of our wealth management solution, growth in the number of clients of FactSet, an annual price increase for our U.S. investment management clients implemented in January 2013, which drove revenues up by approximately $1.5 million and an increase in the client retention rate partially offset by a net user count decrease and pressures faced by many of our investment banking clients. During the past three months, penetration on the buy-side added 160 investment management users, but these additions were offset by a user decline of 310 among our investment banking clients as they continued to reduce their user populations based on how they perceive the market.

International revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were $67.0 million, an increase of 6.5% from $63.0 million in the prior year period. European revenues advanced 5.8% to $51.6 million due to an increase in client count, continued licensing our advanced applications, sales of global proprietary content and an annual price increase for the majority of our non-U.S. investment management clients implemented in March 2012. Foreign currency movements had no impact on European revenues during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Asia Pacific revenues grew to $15.4 million, up 9.0% from a year ago. The foreign currency impact attributable to the change in the value of the Japanese Yen compared to the U.S. dollar decreased revenues by $0.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Holding currencies constant, Asia Pacific revenue growth year over year was 12.2%, primarily due to growth in our global content offering, the expansion of our real-time news and quotes that services the needs of a global investor, our ability to sell additional services to existing clients and new client and user growth over the last 12 months. In March 2012, we issued our annual price increase for the majority of our non-U.S. investment management clients resulting in incremental revenue of $0.7 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Revenues from our international operations accounted for 31.5% of our consolidated revenues during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, down from 31.6% in the year ago quarter.

Six months ended February 28, 2013 (Year-to-date)

Our U.S. segment revenue increased 7.0% to $290.0 million during the first half of fiscal 2013 as compared to $270.9 million in the same period a year ago. International revenues increased 7.4% to $134.2 million during the six months ended February 28, 2013 compared to $124.9 million in the prior year period. The impact from foreign currency decreased international revenues by $0.6 million year over year. European revenues advanced 6.6% due to user and client growth partially offset by declines from investment banking firms. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, Asia Pacific revenue growth was 12.5% year over year driven by growth in our global content offering and increases in both our user and client counts.

Annual Subscription Value (ASV)

At February 28, 2013, ASV was $863.2 million, up 6.3% organically over the prior year. ASV at a given point in time represents the forward-looking expected revenues for the next 12 months from all subscription services being supplied to our clients. With proper notice to us, our clients are able to add to, delete portions of, or terminate service at any time. ASV from our U.S. operations was $592.6 million, up $32.4 million from a year ago, excluding acquired StreetAccount ASV of $11.4 million. ASV from international operations increased $16.1 million to $270.6 million at February 28, 2013. As a result of the January 2013 annual price increase, which impacted the majority of our U.S. investment management clients and strong growth in our predominantly U.S.-based Market Metrics business, the percentage of our total ASV derived from international operations decreased from 31.7% a year ago to 31.4% at February 28, 2013.

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ASV advanced $17.3 million, when excluding a $1.5 million impact from foreign currency, during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The rise in ASV was driven by our $9.1 million annual price increase in January 2013, the growth of our Market Metrics business, increased deployment of our wealth management solution, continued growth of Portfolio Analysis and the net addition of 35 new clients, partially offset by net user count decreases and pressures faced by many of our investment banking clients. The percentage of our total ASV derived from buy-side clients increased from 81% a year ago to 82% at February 28, 2013 due to strong growth in our buy-side, including our annual price increase and the continued weakness of our sell-side.

Operating Expenses

	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change
Cost of services*	$	75,842		$	67,531			12.3	%	$	149,427		$	134,364			11.2	%
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”)**		81,077			64,723			25.3	%		147,492			127,585			15.6	%
Total operating expenses	$	156,919		$	132,254			18.6	%	$	296,919		$	261,949			13.3	%
Operating income	$	56,164		$	67,117			(16.3	) %	$	127,248		$	133,870			(4.9	) %
Operating Margin		26.4	%		33.7	%					30.0	%		33.8	%

* Cost of services for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 include an incremental $0.2 million from the vesting of performance-based stock options granted in connection with the acquisition of the Market Metrics business in June 2010. These options vested in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 when the Market Metrics business accelerated to achieve stretch revenue growth targets established on the date of grant.

** SG&A expenses for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 include an incremental $15.5 million from the vesting of performance-based stock options granted in connection with the acquisition of the Market Metrics business.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures –U.S. GAAP operating income and operating margin have been adjusted in the table below to exclude a pre-tax charge of $15.7 million related to the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options. The incremental stock-based compensation reduced operating income by $15.7 million and operating margin by 730 basis points. We use these non-GAAP financial measures, both in presenting our results to stockholders and the investment community, and in our internal evaluation and management of the business. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures provided in the table below provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our financial results and that investors may benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures may also facilitate comparisons to our historical performance.

	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change
Cost of services	$	75,842		$	67,531			12.3	%	$	149,427		$	134,364			11.2	%
Incremental stock-based compensation		174			-						174			-
Non-GAAP Cost of services	$	75,668		$	67,531			12.0	%	$	149,253		$	134,364			11.1	%
SG&A	$	81,077		$	64,723			25.3	%	$	147,492		$	127,585			15.6	%
Incremental stock-based compensation		15,522			-						15,522			-
Non-GAAP SG&A	$	65,555		$	64,723			1.3	%	$	131,970		$	127,585			3.4	%
GAAP Operating income	$	56,164		$	67,117			(16.3	) %	$	127,248		$	133,870			(4.9	) %
Incremental stock-based compensation		15,696			-						15,696			-
Non-GAAP Operating income	$	71,860		$	67,117			7.1	%	$	142,944		$	133,870			6.8	%
Non-GAAP Operating margin		33.7	%		33.7	%					33.7	%		33.8	%

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Cost of Services

Three months ended February 28, 2013 (Quarter-to-date)

For the three months ended February 28, 2013, cost of services increased 12.3% to $75.8 million as compared to $67.5 million in the same period a year ago. Cost of services expressed as a percentage of revenues was 35.6% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, an increase of 170 basis points over the same prior year period due to higher compensation expense associated with new hires in software engineering, consulting and content collection and additional Streetaccount expenses partially offset by lower computer-related expenses.

Employee compensation, including stock-based compensation, expressed as a percentage of revenues, increased 200 basis points for the three months ended February 28, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago due to bringing in new classes of engineers and consultants, the continued expansion of our proprietary content collection operations and salary increases year over year. Excluding $2.1 million of compensation attributable to the StreetAccount workforce, the increase in employee compensation was 105 basis points. Over the last 12 months, we have added approximately 155 net new engineering and product development employees and 115 net new consultants, as we continue to improve our applications and service our existing client base. In addition, we hired approximately 360 net new employees at our facilities in India and the Philippines as we continue to collect more content. At February 28, 2013, approximately 54% of employees are involved with content collection, 24% work in product development, software and systems engineering and another 19% conduct sales and consulting services. The disclosed headcount increases exclude the 49 employees acquired from StreetAccount in June 2012. All of our new employees hired in the past three months joined our engineering and consulting teams and total headcount was 6,048 at February 28, 2013, a net increase of 28 since November 30, 2012. Year over year our headcount has increased 9%, excluding the acquired StreetAccount workforce. StreetAccount expenses increased cost of services by approximately 110 basis points due to compensation paid to the acquired workforce, stock-based compensation expense from equity based awards granted to the new employees and the amortization of acquired intangible assets.

Lower computer-related expenses partially offset higher compensation and StreetAccount expenses during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period a year ago. Computer-related expenses, including depreciation and computer maintenance costs, decreased 20 basis points in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to a year ago due to the continued use of fully depreciated servers and the transition to more efficient and cost-effective servers in our data centers. The cost per server and related maintenance continues to decline as we have become more efficient in our data centers.

Six months ended February 28, 2013 (Year-to-date)

Cost of services increased 11.2% to $149.4 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago. Expressed as a percentage of revenues, cost of services was 35.2% during fiscal 2013, an increase of 130 basis points from fiscal 2012. The increase was driven by higher employee compensation partially offset by lower levels computer-related expenses and amortization of intangible assets.

During fiscal 2013, employee compensation increased 165 basis points, expressed as a percentage of revenues, as we continued to increase employee headcount, incurred higher stock-based compensation and recorded six months of StreetAccount expenses. Since March 1, 2012, we have hired approximately 250 employees for our content collection operations and 270 net new software engineers and consultants as we continue to improve our applications and service our existing client base. StreetAccount expenses during the first half of fiscal 2013 increased cost of services by $4.8 million due to compensation paid to the acquired workforce, stock-based compensation expense from equity based awards granted to the new employees and the amortization of acquired intangible assets.

Partially offsetting the growth in cost of services during fiscal 2013 were declines in computer depreciation and amortization of intangible assets. Computer-related expenses, expressed as a percentage of revenues, decreased 20 basis points in fiscal 2013 as compared to a year ago due to the transition to more efficient and cost-effective servers in our data centers over the past 12 months. Amortization of intangible assets declined 5 basis points as previously acquired assets became fully amortized during the past 12 months.

Selling, General and Administrative

Three months ended February 28, 2013 (Quarter-to-date)

For the three months ended February 28, 2013, SG&A expenses increased 25.3% to $81.1 million from $64.7 million in the same period a year ago. SG&A expenses, expressed as a percentage of revenues, increased 550 basis points to 38.0% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 due to an incremental $15.5 million from the vesting of performance-based stock options granted in connection with the acquisition of the Market Metrics business partially offset by lower employee compensation, a reduction in travel and entertainment (“T&E”) expenses and the monetization of state tax credits. Excluding the incremental $15.5 million of stock-based compensation expense from the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options, non-GAAP SG&A expenses, expressed as a percentage of revenues, decreased 170 basis points to 30.8%.

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Employee compensation, expressed as a percentage of revenues, increased 610 basis points in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period in fiscal 2012 due to the incremental $15.5 million of stock-based compensation expense from the vesting of performance-based stock options, which lowered GAAP operating margin by 730 basis points. In connection with our acquisition of the Market Metrics business in June 2010, we granted 746,415 performance-based stock options, which would vest only if accelerated stretch revenue targets were achieved related to the Market Metrics business and option holders remain employed by FactSet. These options vested in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 when the Market Metrics business accelerated to achieve the stretch revenue growth targets established on the date of grant, resulting in a pre-tax stock-based compensation charge of $15.7 million, of which $15.5 million was recorded within SG&A. The stock-based compensation charge was equal to the grant date fair value of the stock options awarded at the time of the acquisition and represented a cumulative adjustment from a change in the vesting based on achieving the accelerated revenue targets. Excluding the incremental $15.5 million of performance-based stock option expense, employee compensation decreased 170 basis points during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to decreased variable compensation and lower stock option expense. The deceleration of ASV growth in the past 12 months resulted in estimating that none of the performance-based stock options granted in November 2011 and 2010 would vest as compared to 20% vesting a year ago. This change in estimate resulted in no stock-based compensation expense recorded in the current year quarter compared to $0.5 million of expense a year ago. In addition, the majority of our hiring during the past 12 months has been within our software engineering, content collection and product development teams, which are included within cost of services. As such, SG&A employee compensation, expressed as a percentage of revenues, has declined compared to the growth in cost of services.

Partially offsetting the increase in SG&A expenses was a reduction in T&E and the monetization of state tax credits. T&E expense, expressed as a percentage of revenues, decreased 20 basis points in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period in fiscal 2012 due to lower interoffice travel. In addition, we sold state tax credits, which reduced SG&A expenses by 55 basis points during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

Six months ended February 28, 2013 (Year-to-date)

SG&A expenses advanced 15.6% to $147.5 million during the six months ended February 28, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago. Expressed as a percentage of revenues, SG&A expenses increased 260 basis points to 34.8% during fiscal 2013 due to the incremental $15.5 million from the vesting of the Market Metrics performance-based stock options partially offset by declines in employee compensation and T&E. Excluding the incremental $15.5 million of stock-based compensation expense from the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options, non-GAAP SG&A expenses, expressed as a percentage of revenues, decreased 110 basis points to 31.1%.

Employee compensation, expressed as a percentage of revenues, increased 220 basis points in the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period in fiscal 2012 due to the incremental $15.5 million of stock-based compensation expense from the vesting of performance-based stock options, which lowered GAAP operating margin by 370 basis points. Excluding the incremental $15.5 million of performance-based stock option expense, employee compensation decreased 150 basis during fiscal 2013 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to decreased variable compensation and lower stock option expense. T&E expense, expressed as a percentage of revenues, decreased 5 basis points in fiscal 2013 compared to the same period in fiscal 2012 due to lower interoffice travel.

Operating Income and Operating Margin

Three months ended February 28, 2013 (Quarter-to-date)

Operating income decreased 16.3% to $56.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 compared to the prior year period. Our operating margin during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was 26.4%, down from 33.7% a year ago. Included in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was an incremental $15.7 million of stock-based compensation from the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options. This pre-tax charge reduced our operating income by $15.7 million and operating margin by 730 basis points from 33.7% to 26.4%. StreetAccount, which was acquired on June 29, 2012, negatively impacted our operating margin by 20 basis points due to higher employee compensation costs and the amortization of acquired intangibles during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

Six months ended February 28, 2013 (Year-to-date)

Operating income decreased 4.9% to $127.2 million during the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior year period. Our operating margin during fiscal 2013 was down 380 basis points to 30.0% due to higher performance-based stock option expense and additional hiring within our sales, engineering and content collection teams partially offset by lower computer-related expenses. The Market Metrics performance-based stock option charge of $15.7 million recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 reduced our year-to-date operating margin by 370 basis points from 33.7% to 30.0%. The continued investment in our personnel resulted in employee count growth of 10% to 6,048 as of February 28, 2013. In addition, StreetAccount negatively impacted our year-to-date operating margin by 30 basis points due to higher employee compensation costs and the amortization of acquired intangibles.

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Operating Income by Segment

	Three Months Ended							Six Months ended
(in thousands)	Feb 28, 2013		Feb 29, 2012		Change			Feb 28, 2013		Feb 29, 2012		Change
U.S.	$	24,525	$	37,565		(34.7	) %	$	64,125	$	74,001		(13.3	) %
Europe		24,219		22,536		7.5	%		48,942		46,317		5.7	%
Asia Pacific		7,420		7,016		5.8	%		14,181		13,552		4.6	%
Consolidated	$	56,164	$	67,117				$	127,248	$	133,870

Our operating segments are aligned with how we, including our chief operating decision maker, manage the business and the demographic markets in which we serve. Our internal financial reporting structure is based on three operating segments; U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific, which we believe helps us better manage the business and view the markets we serve. Sales, consulting, data collection and software engineering are the primary functional groups within each segment. Each segment records compensation, including stock-based compensation, data collection costs, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation of furniture and fixtures, amortization of leasehold improvements, communication costs, professional fees, rent expense, travel, marketing, office and other direct expenses. Expenditures associated with the Company’s data centers and corporate headquarters charges are recorded by the U.S. segment and are not allocated to the other segments.

Operating income from our U.S. business decreased 34.7% to $24.5 million during the three months ended February 28, 2013 compared to $37.6 million in the same period a year ago. For the first half of fiscal 2013, U.S. operating income was down 13.3% to $64.1 million compared to the year ago period. The decline in operating income in both the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 was primarily due to the pre-tax charge of $15.7 million related to the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options, higher employee compensation within cost of services and an increase in costs from the acquisition of StreetAccount partially offset by $9.6 million of incremental revenues and lower computer-related expenses. The pre-tax stock-based compensation charge of $15.7 million was recorded solely within the U.S. segment as it related to the U.S.-based Market Metrics business. The U.S. revenue growth was driven by the continued use of our advanced applications such as PA, growth in our Market Metrics suite of products, $2.7 million of incremental revenues from StreetAccount, an increase in the number of PA users, sales of our wealth management solution, growth in the number of clients of FactSet, the January 2013 annual price increase for our U.S. investment management clients, which drove revenues up by approximately $1.5 million, and an increase in the client retention rate. Computer-related expenses decreased due to the transition to more efficient and cost-effective servers in our data centers in addition to the continued use of fully depreciated servers. Excluding the acquired StreetAccount workforce, U.S. employee headcount increased 9% over the prior year leading to higher employee compensation costs in fiscal 2013.

European operating income increased 7.5% to $24.2 million during the three months ended February 28, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, European operating income advanced 5.7% to $48.9 million. The increase in European operating income in both periods is primarily due to revenue growth, lower employee variable compensation expense and a decrease in amortization expense as previously acquired intangible assets become fully amortized. European revenues grew 5.8% and 6.6% during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, respectively, due to an increase in client count, continued licensing of our advanced applications, sales of global proprietary content and an annual price increase for the majority of our non-U.S. investment management clients implemented in March 2012.

Asia Pacific operating income increased 5.8% to $7.4 million during the three months ended February 28, 2013 compared to $7.0 million in the same period a year ago. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, Asia Pacific operating income advanced 4.6% to $14.2 million. The increase in Asia Pacific operating income in both periods is from incremental revenues year over year partially offset by higher employee compensation and occupancy costs. Asia Pacific revenues growth of 9.0% and 10.4% during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, respectively, was primarily due the expansion of our real-time news and quotes that services the needs of a global investor, our ability to sell additional services to existing clients and new client and user growth over the last 12 months. Excluding employees hired in our content collection operations in India and the Philippines, our Asia Pacific employee headcount increased 16.9% over the year ago quarter, driving employee compensation higher and thus reducing operating income.

Other Income

Other income decreased by $0.1 million to $0.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to the year ago quarter due to a reduction in our average cash equivalents balance outstanding year over year. In the year ago second quarter, the average amount of funds held within our corporate money market accounts was $159.5 million, compared to only $120.6 million in the current year second quarter. Applying our average annualized return on cash and cash equivalents of approximately 26 basis points in fiscal 2013, the $38.9 million decline in the cash equivalents balance reduced other income by $0.1 million. Other income during the first six months of fiscal 2013 totaled $0.8 million and was flat compared to the same period a year ago. At no time during fiscal 2013 and 2012 did a component of our cash, cash equivalents and investments portfolio experience a decline in value due to a ratings change, default or increase in counterparty credit risk

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Income Taxes, Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share  

	Three months ended									Six months ended
(in thousands, except per share data)	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change
Other income	$	357		$	496			(28.0	) %	$	785		$	773			1.6	%
Provision for income taxes*	$	11,982		$	20,867			(42.6	) %	$	33,726		$	42,353			(20.4	) %
Net income**	$	44,539		$	46,746			(4.7	) %	$	94,307		$	92,290			2.2	%
Diluted earnings per share**	$	1.00		$	1.02			(2.0	) %	$	2.11		$	2.01			5.0	%
Effective tax rate		21.2	%		30.9	%					26.3	%		31.5	%

* In January 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law, which reenacted the previously expired U.S. Federal R&D tax credit. The reenactment of the credit was retroactive to January 1, 2012 and extends through the end of the 2013 calendar year. As a result, we recognized discrete income tax benefits of $4.9 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because prior to the reenactment of the tax credit, we had not been permitted to factor it into our effective tax rate as it was not currently enacted tax law. The $4.9 million of income tax benefits reduced our effective tax rate from 29.9% to 21.2% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

** Net income includes the after-tax charge of $11.0 million related to the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options and $4.9 million related to cumulative income tax benefits from the reenactment of the U.S. Federal R&D credit. Diluted earnings per share include a $0.25 decrease for the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options and an $0.11 increase from the reenactment of the U.S. Federal R&D credit. The net effect of these two adjustments in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was a $0.14 reduction in diluted earnings per share of $1.00.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures – U.S. GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share have been adjusted in the table below to exclude an after-tax charge of $11.0 million related to the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options and $4.9 million of cumulative income tax benefits related to the reenactment of the U.S. Federal R&D credit in January 2013. Together, the stock-based compensation charge and income tax benefits decreased net income by $6.1 million and diluted earnings per share by $0.14 per share. We use these non-GAAP financial measures, both in presenting our results to stockholders and the investment community, and in our internal evaluation and management of the business. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures provided in the table below provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our financial results and that investors may benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures may also facilitate comparisons to our historical performance

	Three months ended								Six months ended
(in thousands, except per share data)	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012		Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012		Change
Net income	$	44,539		$	46,746		(4.7	) %	$	94,307		$	92,290		2.2	%
Incremental stock-based compensation		11,004			-					11,004			-
Income tax benefits from R&D credit		(4,912	)		-					(4,912	)		-
Non-GAAP Net income	$	50,631		$	46,746		8.3	%	$	100,399		$	92,290		8.8	%
Diluted earnings per common share	$	1.00		$	1.02		(2.0	) %	$	2.11		$	2.01		5.0	%
Incremental stock-based compensation		0.25			-					0.25			-
Income tax benefits from R&D credit		(0.11	)		-					(0.11	)		-
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS(a)	$	1.14		$	1.02		11.8	%	$	2.26		$	2.01		12.4	%

(a) The sum of the non-GAAP diluted earnings per share may not equal the totals above due to rounding.

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Income Taxes

For the three months ended February 28, 2013, the provision for income taxes decreased 42.6% to $12.0 million as compared to the same period a year ago due to $4.9 million of income tax benefits from the reenactment of the U.S. Federal R&D credit and a $4.7 million reduction in income taxes from the Market Metrics performance-based stock option charge. The reenactment of the U.S. Federal R&D tax credit reduced our effective tax rate to 21.2% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Excluding income tax benefits from the reenactment of the R&D credit, the projected annual effective tax rate for fiscal 2013 was 29.9% compared to 30.9% a year ago. The fiscal 2013 tax rate of 29.9% is lower than the prior year rate of 30.9% due to increased R&D tax benefits and higher non-U.S. taxable income. The R&D tax credit lowered our effective rate by approximately 200 basis points and will add an estimated $0.03 to diluted EPS each quarter in fiscal 2013.

For the first six months of fiscal 2013, the provision for income taxes was $33.7 million, down 20.4% from $42.4 million in fiscal 2012 due to $4.9 million of income tax benefits recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 from the reenactment of the U.S. Federal R&D credit in January 2013, a 14.3% decrease in income before income taxes year over year and $1.3 million of income tax benefits recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 from the decision to repatriate cash from the UK to the U.S. This distribution was completed in fiscal 2013 and resulted in an income tax benefit of $1.3 million since the foreign tax credits associated with the distribution were greater than then tax due on the distribution of the foreign earnings.

Net Income and Earnings per Share

Net income decreased 4.7% to $44.5 million and diluted earnings per share decreased 2.0% to $1.00 for the three months ended February 28, 2013. During the first six months of fiscal 2013, net income rose 2.2% to $94.3 million and diluted earnings per share increased 5.0% to $2.11 compared to the same period a year ago. As disclosed in the table above, U.S. GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share include an after-tax charge of $11.0 million related to the vesting of Market Metrics performance-based stock options and $4.9 million of cumulative income tax benefits related to the reenactment of the U.S. Federal R&D credit in January 2013. Together, the stock-based compensation charge and income tax benefits decreased net income by $6.1 million and diluted earnings per share by $0.14 per share during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Non-GAAP net income advanced 8.3% to $50.6 million while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 11.8% to $1.14. We are proud that this is our eleventh consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings per share growth. Even in the face of volatile markets, we have been able to sustain healthy growth due to our strong business model and our ability to grow market share.   Drivers of non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share growth were higher levels of revenue, decreased computer-related expenses, lower compensation within SG&A, a lower annual effective tax rate and a reduction in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding partially offset by higher compensation within cost of services and incremental expenses from the StreetAccount acquisition.

Foreign Currency

Certain wholly owned subsidiaries within the European and Asia Pacific segments operate under a functional currency different from the U.S. dollar. The financial statements of these foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities and average rates for the period for revenues and expenses. Translation gains and losses that arise from translating assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of foreign operations are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Our non-U.S. dollar denominated revenues expected to be recognized over the next twelve months are estimated to be $14 million while our non-U.S. dollar denominated expenses are $171 million, which translates into a net foreign currency exposure of $157 million per year. Our foreign currency exchange exposure is related to our operating expense base in countries outside the U.S., where approximately 69% of our employees are located as of February 28, 2013. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, foreign currency movements had no material impact on operating income. In the second quarter of fiscal 2012, operating income decreased by $0.4 million from the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. During the first half of fiscal 2013, foreign currency movements reduced operating income by $0.6 million compared to increasing operating income by $0.3 million in the first half of last year.

As of February 28, 2013 we maintain foreign currency forward contracts to hedge approximately 75% of our Indian Rupee exposure through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 40% of our net British Pound exposure through the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase Indian Rupees with U.S. dollars was Rs.1.9 billion and ($0.1) million, respectively. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase British Pounds with U.S. dollars was £13.7 million and ($0.2) million, respectively. A gain on derivatives during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 of $0.1 million was recorded into operating income compared to a loss of $0.4 million a year ago. During the first half of fiscal 2013, a loss on derivatives of $0.4 million was recorded into operating income compared to a gain of $0.1 million in the same period a year ago.

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Liquidity

The table below, for the periods indicated, provides selected cash flow information (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	46,402		$	43,704		$	97,038		$	98,459
Capital expenditures (1)		(2,987	)		(4,590	)		(9,084	)		(10,644	)
Free cash flow (2)	$	43,415		$	39,114		$	87,955		$	87,815
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(3,996	)	$	(4,590	)	$	(10,387	)	$	(25,644	)
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(100,376	)	$	(48,943	)	$	(125,114	)	$	(65,161	)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	151,314		$	184,998

(1)  Included in net cash used in investing activities during each fiscal year reported.

(2)  We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities, which includes the cash cost for taxes and changes in working capital, less capital expenditures. The presentation of free cash flow is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. We use free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, both in presenting our results to stockholders and the investment community, and in our internal evaluation and management of the business. Management believes that this financial measure and the information we provide are useful to investors because it permits investors to view our performance using the same metric that we use to gauge progress in achieving our goals and is an indication of cash flow that may be available to fund further investments in future growth initiatives.

Cash and cash equivalents aggregated to $151.3 million or 23% of our total assets at February 28, 2013, compared with $185.0 million or 28% of our total assets at February 29, 2012 and $189.0 million at August 31, 2012 or 27% of our total assets. All of our operating and capital expense requirements were financed entirely from cash generated from our operations. Our cash and cash equivalents decreased $37.7 million during fiscal 2013 due to $139.0 million in stock repurchases, dividend payments of $27.3 million and capital expenditures of $9.1 million partially offset by cash provided by operations of $97.0 million, $31.3 million from the exercise of employee stock options and $9.9 million of tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements.

Free cash flow for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was up 11.0% from a year ago due to higher levels of non-cash stock-based compensation expense and a reduction in capital expenditures partially offset by lower net income and incremental tax payments. Free cash flow generated in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 of $43.4 million was from $44.5 million of net income and non-cash expenses of $20.3 million less $18.4 million of negative working capital changes and $3.0 million in capital expenditures. Negative working capital changes during the three months ended February 28, 2013 was due to estimated Federal tax payments made during the quarter totaling $27.3 million, of which $10.5 million represented our estimated tax payment for the just completed second quarter. Estimated tax payments remitted in the first half of fiscal 2012 was $28.7 million, which included a tax payment of $14.4 million for the year ago second quarter. Excluding the change in the taxes payable of $17.0 million, working capital decreased by only $1.4 million during the current quarter.

Free cash flow generated over the last twelve months was $209.6 million and exceeded net income by 9.8%. Included in the twelve month calculation of free cash flow was $230.6 million of net cash provided by operations less $21.0 million of capital expenditures. Free cash flow of $209.6 million generated in the last twelve months was from record levels of net income and incremental non-cash expenses partially offset by a decline in working capital. Year over year, working capital declined by $9.7 million due to a $14.3 million increase in our accounts receivable balance partially offset by timing of accounts payable and lower variable compensation. Consistent with prior years, we invoice a small percentage of our clients annually in advance during the second quarter of each fiscal year. When our annual invoices are generated and issued for services to be provided over the next twelve months, we expect that accounts receivable and deferred revenues will rise. The $6.9 million increase in accounts receivable in just the past three months was due to the issuance of $8.8 million in annual invoices partially offset by cash collections during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. It is not unusual for our accounts receivable balance to increase in the second quarter of each fiscal year and subsequently decrease in the following third quarter as evidenced last year when in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 our accounts receivable balance decreased $4.9 million. Our days sales outstanding (“DSO”) was 36 days at February 28, 2013 compared to 32 days a year ago and 34 days at November 30, 2012. The increase in our DSOs was due to having a lower number of receivable collection days in February 2013 and relates primarily to the billing for annual or semi-annual client subscriptions. In addition, our organic ASV is up $50.3 million over the last 12 months while our accounts receivable balance has increased by only $14.3 million over that same period. We have seen our DSO remain consistently between 30 and 36 days over the past couple years as we continue to optimize our internal billing and collection systems.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $4.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 due to capital expenditures of $3.0 million, $0.3 million in purchases of investments and the final working capital payment of $0.7 million related to the acquisition of StreetAccount in June 2012. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.6 million lower in the current quarter compared to a year ago because of a reduction in leasehold improvements, partially offset by the StreetAccount working capital payment and purchases of investments. In the first six months of fiscal 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $10.4 million, down from $25.6 million during fiscal 2012 because in the year ago period we purchased $15.0 million of certificates of deposit with maturity dates ranging from six to twelve months from purchase date.

Net cash used in financing activities was $100.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 as we repurchased 1.2 million shares for $108.8 million under the existing share program and $13.6 million in dividend payments partially offset by proceeds from employee stock plans of $18.2 million and related tax benefits of $5.8 million. Net cash used in financing activities was $51.4 million higher in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter due to an increase in share repurchases of $65.7 million partially offset by higher proceeds from employee stock plans and incremental tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements. In addition to the purchase of 1.2 million shares under the existing share repurchase program, we repurchased 20,540 shares for $1.9 million from employees to cover their cost of taxes upon the vesting of previously granted restricted stock during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. In the year ago quarter, we repurchased 507,800 shares for $45.1 million under the program. Proceeds from employee stock exercises and related income tax benefits increased by $15.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the year ago quarter because the number of employee stock options exercised increased by 254,808. In the first six months of fiscal 2013, net cash used in financing activities was $125.1 million, up from $65.2 million during fiscal 2012 primarily due to the significant increase in share repurchases year over year.

We expect that for at least the next 12 months, our operating expenses will continue to constitute a significant use of our cash. Furthermore, we expect existing domestic (U.S.) cash to continue to be sufficient to fund our domestic operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities for at least the next 12 months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. As of February 28, 2013, our total cash and cash equivalents worldwide was $151 million with no outstanding borrowings. Approximately $84 million of our total available cash and cash equivalents is held in bank accounts located within the U.S., $53 million in Europe (predominantly within the UK and France) and the remaining $14 million is held in Asia Pacific. We believe our liquidity (including cash on hand, cash from operating activities and other cash flows that we expect to generate) within each geographic segment will be sufficient to meet our short-term and longer-term operating requirements, as they occur, including working capital needs, capital expenditures, dividend payments, stock repurchases and financing activities. In addition, we expect existing foreign cash, cash equivalent and cash flows from operations to continue to be sufficient to fund our foreign operating activities and cash commitments for investing activities, such as capital expenditures, for at least the next 12 months and thereafter for the foreseeable future.

Capital Resources

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures were $3.0 million for the quarter ended February 28, 2013, down from $4.6 million in the same period a year ago. Approximately $2.3 million or 77% of capital expenditures was for computer equipment including purchasing new laptop computers and peripherals for our growing employee base, adding additional equipment to our existing data centers, upgrading our computer systems in our data collection centers in India and the Philippines and improving telecommunication equipment. The remaining 23% of capital expenditures was for office expansions, primarily the build-out of expansion in the Philippines and the completion of new space in Hong Kong.

During the first six months of fiscal 2013 capital expenditures were $9.1 million compared to $10.6 million in the comparable prior year period. Of the $9.1 million, approximately 65% or $5.9 million related to computer equipment as we purchased more machines for our Virginia and New Jersey data centers, acquired laptop computers for our growing employee base, updated internal telecom equipment and upgraded computer systems in our data collection centers during the first half of fiscal 2013. Capital spending levels were $1.5 million lower in the first six months of fiscal 2013 due to $1.0 million more of computer equipment purchases and $0.6 million more of build-out costs incurred during fiscal 2012. Capital expenditures were higher in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2013 because a year ago we purchased several new Hewlett Packard mainframe machines, including blade servers, in addition to completing the fit-out of new space in Norwalk and New York.

Capital Needs

We currently have no outstanding indebtedness, other than the letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business. Approximately $4.4 million of standby letters of credit have been issued in connection with our current leased office space as of February 28, 2013. These standby letters of credit contain covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain minimum levels of consolidated net worth and certain leverage and fixed charge ratios. At February 28, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in the standby letters of credit. As of February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, we maintained a zero debt balance and were in compliance with all covenants.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, we had no off-balance sheet financing or other arrangements with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships (such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities) established for purposes of facilitating off-balance sheet financing or other debt arrangements or for other contractually limited purposes.

Share Repurchase Program

During the first six months of fiscal 2013, we repurchased 1,480,000 shares for $134.3 million under the existing share repurchase program. At February 28, 2013, $55.5 million remains authorized for future share repurchases. Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market and privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. No minimum number of shares to be repurchased has been fixed. There is no timeframe to complete the repurchase program and it is expected that share repurchases will be paid using existing and future cash generated by operations.

Contractual Obligations

Fluctuations in our operating results, the degree of success of our accounts receivable collection efforts, the timing of tax and other payments as well as necessary capital expenditures to support growth of our operations will impact our liquidity and cash flows in future periods. The effect of our contractual obligations on our liquidity and capital resources in future periods should be considered in conjunction with the factors mentioned here. As of August 31, 2012, we had total purchase commitments of $52.2 million. There were no material changes in our purchase commitments during the first six months of fiscal 2013.

During fiscal 2013, we entered into new lease agreements for additional office space in France, Italy and Austin, Texas in the ordinary course of business to support our existing operations. At the time these new lease agreements were entered into, our future minimum rental payments increased by $1.5 million. However, our commitments under our operating leases decreased from $141.2 million at August 31, 2012 to $127.7 million at February 28, 2013 due to three months of rent payments and the effects of foreign currency.

With the exception of the new leases entered into in the ordinary course of business, there were no other significant changes to our contractual obligations during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013.

Dividends

On February 21, 2013, our Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share. The cash dividend of $13.5 million was paid on March 19, 2013, to common stockholders of record on February 28, 2013. With our dividends and our share repurchases, in the aggregate, we have returned $286 million to shareholders over the past 12 months. Future cash dividends will be paid using our existing and future cash generated by operations.

Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates

We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012.

We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012. There were no significant changes in our accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2012.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for a full description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption, which we include here by reference.

Market Trends

In the ordinary course of business, we are exposed to financial risks involving foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations. Major equity indices (e.g., Dow Jones Industrials, Russell 1000, MSCI EAFE, S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite) continue to experience volatility. Approximately 82% of our annual subscription value is derived from our investment management clients. The prosperity of these clients is tied to equity assets under management. An equity market decline not only depresses assets under management but could cause a significant increase in redemption requests to move money out of equities and into other asset classes. Moreover, extended declines in the equity markets may reduce new fund or client creation, resulting in lower demand for services from investment managers.

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Our investment banking clients who perform M&A advisory work and equity research account for approximately 18% of our annual subscription value. A significant portion of these revenues relate to services deployed by large, bulge bracket banks. Credit continues to impact many of the large banking clients due to the amount of leverage deployed in past operations. Clients could encounter similar problems. A lack of confidence in the global banking system could cause declines in merger and acquisitions funded by debt. Additional uncertainty, consolidation and business failures in the global investment banking sector could adversely affect our financial results and future growth.

We service equity research and M&A departments. These are low risk businesses that do not deploy leverage and will likely continue to operate far into the future and should represent a larger percentage of the overall revenues of our clients. Regardless, the size of banks in general is shrinking as they deleverage their balance sheets and adjust their expense bases to future revenue opportunities. Our revenues may decline if banks including those involved in recent merger activity significantly reduce headcount in the areas of corporate M&A and equity research to compensate for the issues created by other departments.

Forward-Looking Factors

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to current and historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecast and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are statements that could be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These include statements about our strategy for growth, product development, market position, subscriptions and expected expenditures and financial results. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words like “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” “should,” “indicates,” “continues,” “ASV,” “subscriptions,” “believes,” “estimates,” “may” and similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth, trends in our business and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. We will publicly update forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events in accordance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.

We intend that all forward-looking statements we make will be subject to safe harbor protection of the federal securities laws as found in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

These statements involve certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, those listed below. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any of our forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report to reflect actual results or future events or circumstances.

Business Outlook

The following forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as of February 28, 2013. Given the number of risk factors, uncertainties and assumptions discussed above, actual results may differ materially. We do not intend to update our forward-looking statements until our next quarterly results announcement, other than in publicly available statements.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Expectations

- Revenues are expected to range between $213 million and $216 million.

- Operating margin is expected to range between 33% and 34%.

- The annual effective tax rate is expected to range between 29.5% and 30.5%.

- GAAP diluted EPS should range between $1.14 and $1.16, the midpoint of the range represents 10% growth over last year’s third quarter.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk through our regular operating and financing activities and, when appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. These derivative financial instruments are utilized to hedge currency exposures as well as to reduce earnings volatility resulting from shifts in market rates. Derivative financial instruments are held solely as risk management tools and not for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

It is anticipated that the fair market value of our cash and investments will continue to be immaterially affected by fluctuations in interest rates. Preservation of principal is the primary goal of our cash and investment policy. Because we have a restrictive investment policy, our financial exposure to fluctuations in interest rates is expected to remain low.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk and interest rate risk that could impact our financial position and results of operations.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We conduct business outside the U.S. in several currencies including the British Pound Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Indian Rupee and Philippine Peso. The financial statements of these foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities and average rates for the period for revenues and expenses. Our non-U.S. dollar denominated revenues expected to be recognized over the next twelve months are estimated to be $14 million while our non-U.S. dollar denominated expenses are $171 million, which translates into a net foreign currency exposure of $157 million per year. To the extent that our international activities recorded in local currencies increase in the future, our exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates will correspondingly increase. To manage the exposures related to the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, we utilize derivative instruments (foreign currency forward contracts). By their nature, all derivative instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of market and credit risk. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from currency exchange movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions, assets and liabilities being hedged. We do not believe there is significant risk of loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties associated with these instruments because these transactions are executed with a major financial institution. Further, our policy is to deal with counterparties having a minimum investment grade or better credit rating. Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposures to such counterparties. Our primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings associated with changes in foreign currency.

As of February 28, 2013 we maintain foreign currency forward contracts to hedge approximately 75% of our Indian Rupee exposure through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 40% of our net British Pound exposure through the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014. We are required to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the balance sheet. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase Indian Rupees with U.S. dollars was Rs.1.9 billion and ($0.1) million, respectively. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase British Pounds with U.S. dollars was £13.7 million and ($0.2) million, respectively. A gain on derivatives during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 of $0.1 million was recorded into operating income compared to a loss of $0.4 million a year ago. During the first half of fiscal 2013, a loss on derivatives of $0.4 million was recorded into operating income compared to a gain of $0.1 million in the same period a year ago. The related cash flow impacts of all of our derivative activities are reflected as cash flows from operating activities.

The gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts mitigate the variability in operating expenses associated with currency movements. These transactions are designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The changes in fair value for these foreign currency forward contracts are initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and subsequently reclassified into operating expenses when the hedged exposure affects earnings.

A sensitivity analysis was performed based on the estimated fair value of all foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at February 28, 2013. If the U.S. dollar had been 10% weaker, the fair value of outstanding foreign currency forward contracts would have increased by $5.0 million, which would have had an immaterial impact on our consolidated balance sheet. Such a change in fair value of our financial instruments would be substantially offset by changes in our expense base. Had we not had any hedges in place as of February 28, 2013, a hypothetical 10% weaker U.S. dollar against all foreign currencies from the quoted foreign currency exchange rates at February 28, 2013, would result in a decrease in operating income by $14.9 million over the next twelve months. A hypothetical 10% weaker U.S. dollar against all foreign currencies at February 28, 2013 would increase the fair value of total assets by $20.7 million and equity by $18.7 million.

Interest Rate Risk

The fair market value of our cash and investments at February 28, 2013 was $166.1 million. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and money market funds with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition and are reported at fair value. Our investments consist of certificates of deposits with original maturities greater than three months, but less than one year and, as such, are classified as investments (short-term) on our consolidated balance sheet. It is anticipated that the fair market value of our cash and investments will continue to be immaterially affected by fluctuations in interest rates. Preservation of principal is the primary goal of our cash and investment policy. Pursuant to our established investment guidelines, we try to achieve high levels of credit quality, liquidity and diversification. Our investment guidelines do not permit us to invest in puts, calls, strips, short sales, straddles, options, commodities, precious metals, futures or investments on margin. Because we have a restrictive investment policy, our financial exposure to fluctuations in interest rates is expected to remain low. We do not believe that the value or liquidity of our cash and investments have been significantly impacted by current market events.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company regularly reviews its system of internal control over financial reporting and makes changes to its processes and systems to improve controls and increase efficiency, while ensuring that the Company maintains an effective internal control environment. Changes may include such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems, consolidating activities, and migrating processes.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the Company’s second quarter of fiscal 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information set forth under Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, contained in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated by reference in answer to this Item.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There were no material changes during the first six months of fiscal 2013 to the risk factors identified in the Company’s fiscal 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Items 2(a) and (b) are not applicable as there have been no unregistered sales of equity securities.

(c)  Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (in thousands, except per share data)

The following table provides a month-to-month summary of the share repurchase activity under the current stock repurchase program during the three months ended February 28, 2013:

Period	Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs		Maximum number of shares (or approximate dollar value) that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (in thousands)
December 2012		400,000	$	88.86		400,000	$	128,794
January 2013		810,000	$	90.49		810,000	$	55,493
February 2013		-		-		-	$	55,493
Total		1,210,000	$	89.95		1,210,000

Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market and privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. No minimum number of shares to be repurchased has been fixed. There is no timeframe to complete the repurchase program and it is expected that share repurchases will be paid using existing and future cash generated by operations.

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) EXHIBITS:

EXBHIT NUMBER	DESCRIPTION
31.1	Section 302 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2	Section 302 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1	Section 906 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2	Section 906 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC.
	(Registrant)
Date:  April 9, 2013	/s/ MAURIZIO NICOLELLI
	Maurizio Nicolelli
	Senior Vice President and Principal Financial Officer

/s/ MATTHEW J. MCNULTY

Matthew J. McNulty

Vice President and Controller

 (Principal Accounting Officer)

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 EXHIBIT INDEX

EXBHIT NUMBER	DESCRIPTION
31.1	Section 302 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2	Section 302 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1	Section 906 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2	Section 906 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Philip A. Hadley, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of FactSet Research Systems Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit tostate a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to bedesigned under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financialreporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability offinancial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurredduring the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely tomaterially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control overfinancial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process,summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have any significantrole in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 9, 2013
	/s/ PHILIP A. HADLEY
	Philip A. Hadley
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Maurizio Nicolelli, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of FactSet Research Systems Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit tostate a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to bedesigned under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financialreporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability offinancial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurredduring the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely tomaterially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control overfinancial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process,summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have any significantrole in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 9, 2013
	/s/ MAURIZIO NICOLELLI
	Maurizio Nicolelli
	Senior Vice President and Principal Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Philip A. Hadley, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ PHILIP A. HADLEY

Philip A. Hadley

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

April 9, 2013

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Maurizio Nicolelli, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ MAURIZIO NICOLELLI

Maurizio Nicolelli

Senior Vice President and Principal Financial Officer

April 9, 2013

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Note 6. Derivative Instruments (Detail)				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013 GBP (£)	Aug. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013 Indian Rupee [Member] Through The End Of The First Quarter Of Fiscal 2015 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 British Pound [Member] Through The End Of The First Quarter Of Fiscal 2014 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Euro [Member] USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013 Indian Rupee [Member] USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013 Indian Rupee [Member] INR
Percent Of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged				75.00%	40.00%
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Derivatives (in Rupees)	$ 53,617,000		$ 46,446,000					1,900,000,000
Foreign Currency Derivatives at Fair Value, Net (in Dollars)						(200,000)	(100,000)
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives (in Pounds)		£ 13,700,000

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Note 11. Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 19, 2013	Feb. 21, 2013	Feb. 21, 2013 Per Annum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Stock Options [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Stock Options [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Stock Options [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Stock Options [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Restricted Stock [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Restricted Stock [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Performance-Based Stock Options [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Performance-Based Stock Options [Member]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid (in Dollars per share)		$ 0.31	$ 1.24
Dividends, Cash (in Dollars)	$ 13,500
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount				476,657	440,515	465,332	300,651	30,456	30,090	1,920,874	2,323,117

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Note 8. Business Combinations (Detail) - Purchase Price Allocation of StreetAccount Acquisition (StreetAccount [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013
Tangible assets acquired	$ 3,584
Goodwill	21,997
Total assets acquired	31,938
Liabilities assumed	(5,620)
Net assets acquired	26,318
Client Relationships [Member]
Amortizable Intangible Assets	2,822
Software Technology [Member]
Amortizable Intangible Assets	2,332
Data Content [Member]
Amortizable Intangible Assets	613
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Amortizable Intangible Assets	404
Trade Names [Member]
Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 186

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Note 15. Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions		$ 4,900,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate		29.90%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations		21.20%	[1]	30.90%	26.30%	[2]	31.50%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Acquisition	1,300,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits		5,346,000			5,346,000			5,464,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued		$ 1,200,000			$ 1,200,000

[1] On January 1, 2013, the U.S. Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the "ACT"), which President Obama signed into law on January 2, 2013. While the ACT did not change corporate tax rates, it did reenact the U.S. Federal R&D tax credit, which had previously expired on December 31, 2011. The reenactment of the credit was retroactive to January 1, 2012 and extends through the end of the 2013 calendar year. As a result, discrete income tax benefits of $4.9 million were recognized by the Company during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because prior to the reenactment of the tax credit, FactSet had not been permitted to factor it into its effective tax rate as it was not currently enacted tax law. The $4.9 million of income tax benefits reduced the Company's effective tax rate from 29.9% to 21.2% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

[2] In the first quarter of fiscal 2013 FactSet decided to repatriate cash from its wholly owned UK subsidiary. This distribution was completed in fiscal 2013 and resulted in a net tax benefit of approximately $1.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013 since the foreign tax credits associated with the distribution were greater than the tax due on the distribution of the foreign earnings.

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Note 11. Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Detail) - Shares of Common Stock Outstanding	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Balance at September 1	44,279,214	45,055,000
Common stock issued for employee stock plans	780,000	364,000
Repurchase of common stock	(1,480,000)	(657,800)
Balance at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively	43,579,377	44,761,000

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Note 8. Business Combinations (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013 StreetAccount [Member]	Jun. 29, 2012 StreetAccount [Member]	Jun. 29, 2012 Customer Relationships [Member]	Jun. 29, 2012 Software Technology [Member]	Jun. 29, 2012 Data Content [Member]	Jun. 29, 2012 Noncompete Agreements [Member]	Jun. 29, 2012 Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period (in Dollars)	$ 11,400,000
Entity Number of Employees			49
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired (in Dollars)	6,400,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				7 years	5 years	3 years	4 years	2 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount (in Dollars)		$ 21,997,000

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Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Non-Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]

Feb. 28, 2013

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	0.16%	-	1.91%	n/a	0.16%	-	1.91%	0.13%	-	2.41%
Expected life (in years)			7.6	n/a	7.6	–	7.8	7.6	–	7.8
Term structure of volatility	24%	-	33%	n/a	24%	-	33%	30%	-	36%
Dividend yield			1.30%	n/a			1.30%			1.11%
Weighted average estimated fair value			$26.69	n/a			$26.87			$32.08
Weighted average exercise price			$92.55	n/a			$92.22			$94.84
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price			28.8%	n/a			29.1%			33.8%

Risk-free interest rate	0.89	%
Expected life (in years)	5.4
Expected volatility	32	%
Dividend yield	1.30	%

Risk-free interest rate	0.94	%
Expected life (in years)	5.4
Expected volatility	34	%
Dividend yield	1.11	%

	Three Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.08	%		0.05	%
Expected life (in months)		3			3
Expected volatility		9.2	%		12.4	%
Dividend yield		1.34	%		1.21	%

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.09	%		0.03	%
Expected life (in months)		3			3
Expected volatility		9.7	%		15.1	%
Dividend yield		1.33	%		1.21	%

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Note 15. Income Taxes (Detail) - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Current
Receivable reserve	$ 639	$ 687
Deferred rent	2,796	3,175
Deferred fees	220	1,223
Net current deferred taxes	3,655	5,085
Non-current
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	4,461	2,498
Deferred rent	2,778	2,782
Stock-based compensation	25,843	23,395
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	(7,598)	(6,801)
Other	1,361	1,239
Net non-current deferred taxes	26,845	23,113
Total deferred tax assets	30,500	28,198
Deferred tax liabilities (non-current)
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	2,892	2,936
Stock-based compensation	(391)	(343)
Total deferred tax liabilities (non-current)	$ 2,501	$ 2,593

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Note 12. Stockholders' Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000			10,000,000		10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01			$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	150,000,000			150,000,000		150,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01			$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	46,430,988			46,430,988		45,599,754
Treasury Stock, Shares	2,851,611			2,851,611		1,320,540
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	43,579,377			43,579,377	44,761,000	44,279,214	45,055,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares				1,480,000	657,800
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value (in Dollars)				$ 134.3	$ 59.6
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount (in Dollars)				$ 55.5
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	56,000	[1]	93,000	148,969
Shares Repurchased to Cover Cost of Taxes [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares				50,144

[1] Of the total 56,254 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, 55,572 related to awards granted on February 9, 2010 at the grant date price of $63.09. These restricted stock awards cliff vest 100% after three years (on February 9, 2013). The awards were amortized to expense over the vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. The remaining 682 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were previously granted in July 2011. These restricted stock units were performance-based and cliff vest when certain ASV targets are met. Of the total units originally granted, 205 units vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and 682 vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because FactSet achieved two of the three ASV growth targets. As of February 28, 2013, unamortized stock-based compensation expense of less than $0.1 million is to be amortized to compensation expense over the remaining vesting period.

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Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2013 sqft	Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012
Area of Real Estate Property (in Square feet)			805,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 9.1	$ 8.7	$ 18.4	$ 17.1
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding			4.4
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount					52.2
Largest Individual Client Percent Of Total Subscriptions			2.00%
Percentage Of Subscription From Ten Largest Clients				15.00%
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable			$ 1.7		$ 1.8
Norwalk, Connecticut [Member]
Area of Real Estate Property (in Square feet)			193,000

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Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) - Future Minimum Lease Commitments (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013
2013 (remaining six months)	$ 13,856
2014	26,334
2015	21,869
2016	15,755
2017	14,455
Thereafter	35,452
Total	$ 127,721

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Note 15. Income Taxes (Detail) - Provision for Income Taxes by Geographic Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 29, 2012
U.S. operations	$ 41,912		$ 57,014	$ 102,979		$ 114,102
U.S. operations			(26.50%)			(9.70%)
Non-U.S. operations	14,609		10,599	25,054		20,541
Non-U.S. operations			37.80%			22.00%
Income before income taxes	56,521		67,613	128,033		134,643
Income before income taxes			(16.40%)			(4.90%)
U.S. operations	8,988		18,707	28,328		38,070
U.S. operations			(52.00%)			(25.60%)
Non-U.S. operations	2,994		2,160	5,398		4,283
Non-U.S. operations			38.60%			26.00%
Total provision for income taxes	$ 11,982		$ 20,867	$ 33,726		$ 42,353
Total provision for income taxes			(42.60%)			(20.40%)
Effective tax rate	21.20%	[1]	30.90%	26.30%	[2]	31.50%

[1] On January 1, 2013, the U.S. Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the "ACT"), which President Obama signed into law on January 2, 2013. While the ACT did not change corporate tax rates, it did reenact the U.S. Federal R&D tax credit, which had previously expired on December 31, 2011. The reenactment of the credit was retroactive to January 1, 2012 and extends through the end of the 2013 calendar year. As a result, discrete income tax benefits of $4.9 million were recognized by the Company during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because prior to the reenactment of the tax credit, FactSet had not been permitted to factor it into its effective tax rate as it was not currently enacted tax law. The $4.9 million of income tax benefits reduced the Company's effective tax rate from 29.9% to 21.2% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

[2] In the first quarter of fiscal 2013 FactSet decided to repatriate cash from its wholly owned UK subsidiary. This distribution was completed in fiscal 2013 and resulted in a net tax benefit of approximately $1.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013 since the foreign tax credits associated with the distribution were greater than the tax due on the distribution of the foreign earnings.

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Note 6. Derivative Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]

	Gross Notional Value				Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Currency Hedged (in U.S. dollars)	February 28, 2013		Aug 31, 2012		February 28, 2013			Aug 31, 2012
Euro	$	-	$	10,160	$	-		$	60
Indian Rupee		32,742		36,286		(98	)		(2,434	)
British Pound		20,875		-		(189	)		-
Total	$	53,617	$	46,446	$	(287	)	$	(2,374	)

Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

Designation of Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location	Feb 28, 2013		Aug 31, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Liabilities: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	287	$	2,374

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion)				Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013		2012		(Effective Portion)	2013		2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	178	$	598	SG&A	$	94	$	(412	)

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion)					Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income	(Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013		2012			(Effective Portion)	2013			2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	974	$	(998	)	SG&A	$	(397	)	$	108

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

Beginning balance at August 31, 2012	$	(1,551	)
Changes in fair value		974
Realized loss reclassified to earnings		397
Ending balance at February 28, 2013	$	(180	)

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Note 9. Goodwill (Detail) - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013
Balance	$ 245,791
Purchase price adjustments	5
Foreign currency translations	(2,158)
Balance	243,638
United States [Member]
Balance	167,817
Purchase price adjustments	5
Foreign currency translations	0
Balance	167,822
Europe [Member]
Balance	73,806
Purchase price adjustments	0
Foreign currency translations	(1,528)
Balance	72,278
Asia Pacific [Member]
Balance	4,168
Purchase price adjustments	0
Foreign currency translations	(630)
Balance	$ 3,538

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Note 6. Derivative Instruments (Detail) - Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 178	$ 598	$ 974	$ (998)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 94	$ (412)	$ (397)	$ 108

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Note 15. Income Taxes (Detail) - Major Tax Jurisdictions In Which The Company And Affiliates Operate And The Earliest Tax Year Subject to Examination	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013
Federal [Member]
Open Tax Years	2009 through 2012
State (Various) [Member]
Open Tax Years	2008 through 2012
France [Member]
Open Tax Years	2010 through 2012
United Kingdom [Member]
Open Tax Years	2011 through 2012

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Note 4. Fair Value Measures (Detail) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013		Aug. 31, 2012
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 120,566		$ 160,169
Investments (short-term)	14,827	[1]	13,919	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value	135,393		174,088
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	287		2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	287		2,374
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	120,566		160,169
Investments (short-term)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value	120,566		160,169
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	0		0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Investments (short-term)	14,827	[1]	13,919	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value	14,827		13,919
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	287		2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	287		2,374
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Investments (short-term)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value	0		0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	0		0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$ 0		$ 0

[1] The Company's certificates of deposit held for investment are not debt securities and are classified as Level 2. These certificates of deposit have original maturities greater than three months, but less than one year and, as such, are classified as investments (short-term) on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

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Note 10. Intangible Assets (Detail) - Identifiable Intangible Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 95,226	$ 95,765
Accumulated Amortization	56,081	52,394
Net Carrying Amount	39,145	43,371
Data Content [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	48,668	49,120
Accumulated Amortization	20,483	18,521
Net Carrying Amount	28,185	30,599
Client Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	22,814	22,841
Accumulated Amortization	15,134	14,089
Net Carrying Amount	7,680	8,752
Software Technology [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	20,832	20,892
Accumulated Amortization	18,811	18,482
Net Carrying Amount	2,021	2,410
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,154	2,154
Accumulated Amortization	1,051	810
Net Carrying Amount	1,103	1,344
Trade Names [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	758	758
Accumulated Amortization	602	492
Net Carrying Amount	$ 156	$ 266

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Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions Of Employee Stock Options (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 15, 2013	Jan. 13, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Option [Member] Minimum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Option [Member] Minimum [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Option [Member] Minimum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Option [Member] Maximum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Option [Member] Maximum [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Option [Member] Maximum [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Option [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate			0.16%	0.16%	0.13%	1.91%	1.91%	2.41%	0.00%
Expected life (in years)				7 years 219 days	7 years 219 days	7 years 219 days	7 years 292 days	7 years 292 days	0 years
Term structure of volatility			24.00%	24.00%	30.00%	33.00%	33.00%	36.00%	0.00%
Dividend yield						1.30%	1.30%	1.11%	0.00%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in Dollars per share)	$ 24.23	$ 24.79				$ 26.69	$ 26.87	$ 32.08	$ 0
Weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)						$ 92.55	$ 92.22	$ 94.84	$ 0
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price						28.80%	29.10%	33.80%	0.00%

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Summary of Stock Option Activity (USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 15, 2013	Jan. 13, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013
Number outstanding						7,465,000	6,083,000	6,083,000
Weighted average exercise price per share (in Dollars per share)						$ 71.39	$ 64.76	$ 64.76
Balance at February 28, 2013			7,465,000			7,089,000	7,465,000	7,089,000
Balance at February 28, 2013 (in Dollars per share)			$ 71.39			$ 73.03	$ 71.39	$ 73.03
Granted, Number outstanding	18,781	20,976	1,011,510	241,546	665,551			1,656,185
Exercised, Number outstanding						(390,000)	(253,000)
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price per share (in Dollars per share)						$ 42.44	$ 46.79
Forfeited, Number outstanding						(14,000)	(12,000)
Forfeited, Weighted average exercise price per share (in Dollars per share)						$ 88.63	$ 85.28
Non-Performance Based [Member]
Granted, Number outstanding						9,000	635,000
Granted, Weighted average exercise price per share (in Dollars per share)						$ 92.55	$ 92.22
Performance Based [Member]
Granted, Number outstanding						19,000	1,012,000
Granted, Weighted average exercise price per share (in Dollars per share)						$ 91.06	$ 92.22

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Note 8. Business Combinations (Detail) - Total Purchase Price of StreetAccount Acquisition (StreetAccount [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013
StreetAccount [Member]
Cash consideration	$ 21,633
Fair value of FactSet stock issued	3,974
Working capital	711
Total purchase price	$ 26,318

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Note 2. Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

FactSet conducts business globally and is managed on a geographic basis. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany activity and balances have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying financial data as of February 28, 2013 and for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012  has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The August 31, 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The information in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of income, comprehensive income and cash flows include all normal adjustments in order to present fairly the results of the Company’s operations for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Change in the Actual Financial Performance Level (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	18 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	$ 49,100
November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level One [Member]
Vesting percentage	0.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	0
One-time adjustment	0	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	0
November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Two [Member]
Vesting percentage	20.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	2,178
One-time adjustment	1,462	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	148
November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Three [Member]
Vesting percentage	60.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	6,534
One-time adjustment	4,386	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	444
November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Four [Member]
Vesting percentage	100.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	10,890
One-time adjustment	7,310	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	740
November 2012 Annual Employee Performance-Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level One [Member]
Vesting percentage	0.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	0
One-time adjustment	(477)	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	0
November 2012 Annual Employee Performance-Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Two [Member]
Vesting percentage	20.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	4,271
One-time adjustment	0	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	229
November 2012 Annual Employee Performance-Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Three [Member]
Vesting percentage	60.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	12,813
One-time adjustment	954	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	687
November 2012 Annual Employee Performance-Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Four [Member]
Vesting percentage	100.00%
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense	21,355
One-time adjustment	1,908	[1]
Average remaining quarterly expense to be recognized	$ 1,145

[1] Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2013.

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Note 6. Derivative Instruments (Detail) - Summary of Cash Flow Hedges (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013
Beginning balance at August 31, 2012	$ (1,551)
Changes in fair value	974
Realized loss reclassified to earnings	397
Ending balance at February 28, 2013	$ (180)

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Note 10. Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

At February 28, 2013	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	48,668	$	20,483	$	28,185
Client relationships		22,814		15,134		7,680
Software technology		20,832		18,811		2,021
Non-compete agreements		2,154		1,051		1,103
Trade names		758		602		156
Total	$	95,226	$	56,081	$	39,145

At August 31, 2012	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	49,120	$	18,521	$	30,599
Client relationships		22,841		14,089		8,752
Software technology		20,892		18,482		2,410
Non-compete agreements		2,154		810		1,344
Trade names		758		492		266
Total	$	95,765	$	52,394	$	43,371

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2013 (remaining six months)	$	3,285
2014		5,955
2015		5,027
2016		3,382
2017		3,247
Thereafter		18,249
Total	$	39,145

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Note 9. Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

	U.S.		Europe			Asia Pacific			Total
Balance at August 31, 2012	$	167,817	$	73,806		$	4,168		$	245,791
Purchase price adjustments		5		0			0			5
Foreign currency translations		0		(1,528	)		(630	)		(2,158	)
Balance at February 28, 2013	$	167,822	$	72,278		$	3,538		$	243,638

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Note 11. Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Detail) - Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Basic EPS
Net Income (Numerator) (in Dollars)	$ 44,539	$ 46,746	$ 94,307	$ 92,290
Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator)	43,813	44,880	44,065	44,993
Per Share Amount (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.02	$ 1.04	$ 2.14	$ 2.05
Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator)	642	827	723	979
Net Income (Numerator) (in Dollars)	$ 44,539	$ 46,746	$ 94,307	$ 92,290
Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator)	44,455	45,707	44,788	45,972
Per Share Amount (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.00	$ 1.02	$ 2.11	$ 2.01

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Note 7. Segment Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Goodwill (in Dollars)	$ 243,638	$ 245,791
United States [Member]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	167,822	167,817
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	69.00%
European [Member]
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	30.00%
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	$ 3,538	$ 4,168
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	1.00%

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Note 11. Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Balance at September 1		44,279			45,055
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		780			364
Repurchase of common stock		(1,480	)		(658	)
Balance at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively		43,579			44,761

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]

	Net Income (Numerator)		Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount
For the three months ended February 28, 2013
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	44,539		43,813	$	1.02
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				642
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	44,539		44,455	$	1.00
For the three months ended February 29, 2012
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	46,746		44,880	$	1.04
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				827
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	46,746		45,707	$	1.02
For the six months ended February 28, 2013
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	94,307		44,065	$	2.14
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				723
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	94,307		44,788	$	2.11
For the six months ended February 29, 2012
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	92,290		44,993	$	2.05
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				979
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	92,290		45,972	$	2.01

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Note 12. Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

DividendDeclarationAndPaymentDetailsTableTextBlock

Declaration Date	Dividends Per Share of Common Stock		Type	Record Date	Total $ Amount (in thousands)		Payment Date
February 21, 2013	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	February 28, 2013	$	13,510	March 19, 2013
November 15, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	November 30, 2012	$	13,746	December 18, 2012
August 8, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	August 31, 2012	$	13,727	September 18, 2012
May 8, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	May 31, 2012	$	13,893	June 19, 2012
February 14, 2012	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	February 29, 2012	$	12,085	March 20, 2012
November 10, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	November 30, 2011	$	12,181	December 20, 2011
August 11, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	August 31, 2011	$	12,165	September 20, 2011
May 9, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	May 31, 2011	$	12,374	June 21, 2011
February 9, 2011	$	0.23	Regular (cash)	February 28, 2011	$	10,612	March 15, 2011

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Feb 28, 2013			Aug 31, 2012
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(180	)	$	(1,551	)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments		(22,832	)		(21,175	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(23,012	)	$	(22,726	)

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Note 1. Organization and Nature of Business

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Nature of Operations [Text Block]

1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (the “Company” or “FactSet”) is a provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community. FactSet combines content regarding companies and securities from major markets all over the globe into a single online platform of information and analytics. By consolidating content from hundreds of databases with powerful analytics, FactSet supports the investment process from initial research to published results for buy and sell-side professionals. These professionals include portfolio managers, research and performance analysts, risk managers, marketing professionals, sell-side equity research professionals, investment bankers and fixed income professionals. The Company’s applications provide users access to company analysis, multicompany comparisons, industry analysis, company screening, portfolio analysis, predictive risk measurements, alphatesting, portfolio optimization and simulation, real-time news and quotes and tools to value and analyze fixed income securities and portfolios. With Microsoft Office integration, wireless access and customizable options, FactSet offers a complete financial workflow solution. The Company’s revenues are derived from subscriptions to services such as workstations, content and applications.

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]

	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Balance at August 31, 2012		6,083		$	64.76
Granted – non performance-based		635			92.22
Granted – performance-based		1,012			92.22
Exercised		(253	)		46.79
Forfeited		(12	)		85.28
Balance at November 30, 2012		7,465		$	71.39
Granted – non performance-based		9			92.55
Granted – non-employee Directors grant		19			91.06
Exercised		(390	)		42.44
Forfeited		(14	)		88.63
Balance at February 28, 2013		7,089		$	73.03

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]

	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award
Balance at August 31, 2012		383		$	71.34
Granted (restricted stock and stock units)		-		$	-
Vested		(93	)	$	63.23
Canceled/forfeited		(1	)	$	77.38
Balance at November 30, 2012		289		$	73.92
Granted (restricted stock and stock units)		-		$	-
Vested*		(56	)	$	60.66
Canceled/forfeited		(1	)	$	77.61
Balance at February 28, 2013		232		$	77.30

Schedule of Share Based Awards Available For Grant [Table Text Block]

	Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Employee Option Plan			Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Non-Employee Directors Plan
Balance at August 31, 2012		4,340			126
Granted – non performance-based options		(635	)		-
Granted – performance-based options		(1,012	)		-
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited*		13			-
Balance at November 30, 2012		2,706			126
Granted – non performance-based options		(9	)		-
Granted – non-employee Directors grant		-			(19	)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited*		16			-
Balance at February 28, 2013		2,713			107

Performance Shares [Member]

ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationVestingPercentageAndRelatedExpensesTableTextBlock

Vesting Percentage	Total Unamortized Stock-based Compensation Expense at February 28, 2013		Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*		Average Remaining Quarterly Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	0	$	0	$	0
20%	$	2,178	$	1,462	$	148
60%	$	6,534	$	4,386	$	444
100%	$	10,890	$	7,310	$	740

Vesting Percentage	Total Unamortized Stock-based Compensation Expense at February 28, 2013		Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*			Average Remaining Quarterly Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	0	$	(477	)	$	0
20%	$	4,271	$	0		$	229
60%	$	12,813	$	954		$	687
100%	$	21,355	$	1,908		$	1,145

July 2012 Review [Member]

ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationVestingPercentageAndRelatedExpensesTableTextBlock

Vesting Percentage	Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*			Remaining Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	(337	)	$	-
20%	$	-		$	1,263
40%	$	206		$	2,657
60%	$	462		$	4,001
80%	$	691		$	5,372
100%	$	982		$	6,681

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Note 6. Derivative Instruments (Detail) - Hedging Positions and Corresponding Fair Values (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Gross Notional Value	$ 53,617	$ 46,446
Fair Value Asset (Liability)	(287)	(2,374)
British Pound [Member]
Gross Notional Value	20,875
Fair Value Asset (Liability)	(189)
Euro [Member]
Gross Notional Value		10,160
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		60
Indian Rupee [Member]
Gross Notional Value	32,742	36,286
Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ (98)	$ (2,434)

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Note 10. Intangible Assets (Detail) - Estimated Amortization Expense (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013
2013 (remaining six months)	$ 3,285
2014	5,955
2015	5,027
2016	3,382
2017	3,247
Thereafter	18,249
Total	$ 39,145

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Note 15. Income Taxes (Detail) - Components of the Provision for Income Taxes (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Current
U.S. federal	$ 28,205	$ 35,702
U.S. state and local	2,408	2,114
Non-U.S.	5,612	4,497
Total current taxes	36,225	42,313
Deferred
U.S. federal	(2,179)	278
U.S. state and local	(106)	(24)
Non-U.S.	(214)	(214)
Total deferred taxes	(2,499)	40
Total provision for income taxes	$ 33,726	$ 42,353

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Consolidated Statements of Income - Unaudited (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Revenues	$ 213,083	$ 199,371	$ 424,167	$ 395,819
Operating expenses
Cost of services	75,842	67,531	149,427	134,364
Selling, general and administrative	81,077	64,723	147,492	127,585
Total operating expenses	156,919	132,254	296,919	261,949
Operating income	56,164	67,117	127,248	133,870
Other income	357	496	785	773
Income before income taxes	56,521	67,613	128,033	134,643
Provision for income taxes	11,982	20,867	33,726	42,353
Net income	$ 44,539	$ 46,746	$ 94,307	$ 92,290
Basic earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.02	$ 1.04	$ 2.14	$ 2.05
Diluted earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.00	$ 1.02	$ 2.11	$ 2.01
Basic weighted average common shares (in Shares)	43,813	44,880	44,065	44,993
Diluted weighted average common shares (in Shares)	44,455	45,707	44,788	45,972

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Note 7. Segment Information (Detail) - Results of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012
Revenues from clients	$ 213,083	$ 199,371	$ 424,167	$ 395,819
Segment operating profit	56,164	67,117	127,248	133,870
Total assets	669,978	663,824	669,978	663,824	694,143
Capital expenditures	2,987	4,590	9,084	10,644
United States [Member]
Revenues from clients	146,034	136,415	289,975	270,892
Segment operating profit	24,525	37,565	64,125	74,001
Total assets	441,575	358,963	441,575	358,963
Capital expenditures	2,032	4,255	5,309	9,867
Europe [Member]
Revenues from clients	51,650	48,824	103,280	96,929
Segment operating profit	24,219	22,536	48,942	46,317
Total assets	176,317	258,805	176,317	258,805
Capital expenditures	164	156	717	211
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from clients	15,399	14,132	30,912	27,998
Segment operating profit	7,420	7,016	14,181	13,552
Total assets	52,086	46,056	52,086	46,056
Capital expenditures	$ 791	$ 179	$ 3,058	$ 566

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, reserves (in Dollars)	$ 1,707	$ 1,830
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	46,430,988	45,599,754
Common stock, shares outstanding	43,579,377	44,279,214
Treasury stock shares	2,851,611	1,320,540

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Note 12. Stockholders' Equity (Detail) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$ (180)	$ (1,551)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	(22,832)	(21,175)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (23,012)	$ (22,726)

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Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

Years Ended August 31,	Minimum Lease Payments
2013 (remaining six months)	$	13,856
2014		26,334
2015		21,869
2016		15,755
2017		14,455
Thereafter		35,452
Total	$	127,721

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Summary of Share-Based Awards Available For Grant	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited	(14,000)		(12,000)
Employee Option Plan [Member] | Non-Performance Based [Member]
Granted	(9,000)		(635,000)
Employee Option Plan [Member] | Performance Based [Member]
Granted			(1,012,000)
Employee Option Plan [Member]
Balance	2,706,000		4,340,000
Balance at February 28, 2013	2,713,000		2,706,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited	16,000	[1]	13,000	[1]
Non-Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | Performance Based [Member]
Granted	(19,000)
Non-Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]
Balance	126,000		126,000
Balance at February 28, 2013	107,000		126,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited		[1]		[1]

[1] Under the Company's option plan, for each restricted stock award canceled/forfeited, an equivalent of 2.5 shares is added back to the available share-based awards balance.

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Note 15. Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

15. INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense is based on taxable income determined in accordance with current enacted laws and tax rates. Deferred income taxes are recorded for the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change
U.S. operations	$	41,912		$	57,014			(26.5	) %	$	102,979		$	114,102			(9.7	) %
Non-U.S. operations		14,609			10,599			37.8	%		25,054			20,541			22.0	%
Income before income taxes	$	56,521		$	67,613			(16.4	) %	$	128,033		$	134,643			(4.9	) %
U.S. operations	$	8,988		$	18,707			(52.0	) %	$	28,328		$	38,070			(25.6	) %
Non-U.S. operations		2,994			2,160			38.6	%		5,398			4,283			26.0	%
Total provision for income taxes	$	11,982		$	20,867			(42.6	) %	$	33,726		$	42,353			(20.4	) %
Effective tax rate		21.2	%*		30.9	%					26.3	%**		31.5	%

* On January 1, 2013, the U.S. Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “ACT”), which President Obama signed into law on January 2, 2013. While the ACT did not change corporate tax rates, it did reenact the U.S. Federal R&D tax credit, which had previously expired on December 31, 2011. The reenactment of the credit was retroactive to January 1, 2012 and extends through the end of the 2013 calendar year. As a result, discrete income tax benefits of $4.9 million were recognized by the Company during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because prior to the reenactment of the tax credit, FactSet had not been permitted to factor it into its effective tax rate as it was not currently enacted tax law. The $4.9 million of income tax benefits reduced the Company’s effective tax rate from 29.9% to 21.2% during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

** In the first quarter of fiscal 2013 FactSet decided to repatriate cash from its wholly owned UK subsidiary. This distribution was completed in fiscal 2013 and resulted in a net tax benefit of approximately $1.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013 since the foreign tax credits associated with the distribution were greater than the tax due on the distribution of the foreign earnings.

The components of the provision for income taxes consist of the following (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013				Feb 29, 2012
Current
U.S. federal		$	28,205			$	35,702
U.S. state and local			2,408				2,114
Non-U.S.			5,612				4,497
Total current taxes		$	36,225			$	42,313
Deferred
U.S. federal		$	(2,179	)		$	278
U.S. state and local			(106	)			(24	)
Non-U.S.			(214	)			(214	)
Total deferred taxes		$	(2,499	)		$	40
Total provision for income taxes		$	33,726			$	42,353

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The significant components of deferred tax assets that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2013			August 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets
Current
Receivable reserve	$	639		$	687
Deferred rent		2,796			3,175
Deferred fees		220			1,223
Net current deferred taxes	$	3,655		$	5,085
Non-current
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	$	4,461		$	2,498
Deferred rent		2,778			2,782
Stock-based compensation		25,843			23,395
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology		(7,598	)		(6,801	)
Other		1,361			1,239
Net non-current deferred taxes	$	26,845		$	23,113
Total deferred tax assets	$	30,500		$	28,198

The significant components of deferred tax liabilities that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2013			August 31, 2012
Deferred tax liabilities (non-current)
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology		$	2,892		$	2,936
Stock-based compensation			(391)			(343)
Total deferred tax liabilities (non-current)		$	2,501		$	2,593

As disclosed above, FactSet decided to repatriate cash from its wholly owned UK subsidiary during fiscal 2013, which resulted in a recognized tax benefit of $1.3 million. With the exception of the Company’s UK and French subsidiaries, a provision has not been made for additional U.S. Federal taxes as of February 28, 2013 on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries because FactSet intends to reinvest these funds indefinitely to support foreign growth opportunities. The amount of such undistributed earnings of these foreign subsidiaries included in consolidated retained earnings was immaterial at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012. As such, the unrecognized deferred tax liability on those undistributed earnings was immaterial. These earnings could become subject to additional tax if they are remitted as dividends, loaned to FactSet, or upon sale of the subsidiary’s stock.

Unrecognized Tax Positions

Applicable accounting guidance prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, classification and disclosure of uncertain tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. A company can recognize the financial effect of an income tax position only if it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the tax position will prevail upon tax examination, based solely on the technical merits of the tax position. Otherwise, no benefit or expense can be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The tax benefits recognized are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Additionally, companies are required to accrue interest and related penalties, if applicable, on all tax exposures for which reserves have been established consistent with jurisdictional tax laws.

As of February 28, 2013, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits totaling $5.3 million, including $1.2 million of accrued interest, recorded as non-current taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheet. Unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions taken on tax returns but not yet recognized in the consolidated financial statements. When applicable, the Company adjusts the previously recorded tax expense to reflect examination results when the position is effectively settled. The Company regularly engages in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that certain federal, foreign, and state tax matters may be concluded in the next 12 months. However, FactSet has no reason to believe that such audits will result in the payment of additional taxes and/or penalties that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position, beyond current estimates. Any changes in accounting estimates resulting from new developments with respect to uncertain tax positions will be recorded as appropriate. The Company does not currently anticipate that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next 12 months.

The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the first six months of fiscal 2013 (in thousands):

Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2012	$	5,464
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		523
Additions for tax positions of prior years		643
Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities		(1,284	)
Unrecognized income tax benefits at February 28, 2013	$	5,346

In the normal course of business, the Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. At February 28, 2013, the Company remained subject to examination in the following major tax jurisdictions for the tax years as indicated below:

Major Tax Jurisdictions	Open Tax Years
U.S.
Federal	2009 through 2012
State (various)	2008 through 2012
Europe
France	2010 through 2012
United Kingdom	2011 through 2012

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Note 4. Fair Value Measures (Detail) - Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013		Aug. 31, 2012
Corporate money market funds (1)	$ 120,566	[1]	$ 160,169	[1]
Certificates of deposit (2)	14,827	[2]	13,919	[2]
Total assets measured at fair value	135,393		174,088
Derivative instruments (3)	287	[3]	2,374	[3]
Total liabilities measured at fair value	287		2,374
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Corporate money market funds (1)	120,566	[1]	160,169	[1]
Certificates of deposit (2)	0	[2]	0	[2]
Total assets measured at fair value	120,566		160,169
Derivative instruments (3)	0	[3]	0	[3]
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Corporate money market funds (1)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Certificates of deposit (2)	14,827	[2]	13,919	[2]
Total assets measured at fair value	14,827		13,919
Derivative instruments (3)	287	[3]	2,374	[3]
Total liabilities measured at fair value	287		2,374
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Corporate money market funds (1)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Certificates of deposit (2)	0	[2]	0	[2]
Total assets measured at fair value	0		0
Derivative instruments (3)	0	[3]	0	[3]
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$ 0		$ 0

[1] The Company's corporate money market funds are traded in an active market and the net asset value of each fund on the last day of the quarter is used to determine its fair value. As such, the Company's corporate money market funds are classified as Level 1 and included in cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheet.

[2] The Company's certificates of deposit held for investment are not debt securities and are classified as Level 2. These certificates of deposit have original maturities greater than three months, but less than one year and, as such, are classified as investments (short-term) on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

[3] The Company utilizes the income approach to measure fair value for its derivative instruments (foreign exchange forward contracts). The income approach uses pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as spot, forward and interest rates, as well as credit default swap spreads and therefore are classified as Level 2.

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Note 4. Fair Value Measures (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
February 28, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Corporate money market funds (1)	$	120,566	$	0	$	0	$	120,566
Certificates of deposit (2)		0		14,827		0		14,827
Total assets measured at fair value	$	120,566	$	14,827	$	0	$	135,393
Liabilities
Derivative instruments (3)	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
August 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Corporate money market funds (1)	$	160,169	$	0	$	0	$	160,169
Certificates of deposit (2)		0		13,919		0		13,919
Total assets measured at fair value	$	160,169	$	13,919	$	0	$	174,088
Liabilities
Derivative instruments (3)	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374

Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
February 28, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	120,566	$	0	$	0	$	120,566
Investments (short-term)		0		14,827		0		14,827
Total assets measured at fair value	$	120,566	$	14,827	$	0	$	135,393
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
August 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	160,169	$	0	$	0	$	160,169
Investments (short-term)		0		13,919		0		13,919
Total assets measured at fair value	$	160,169	$	13,919	$	0	$	174,088
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374

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Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions (Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan [Member]
Risk-free interest rate	0.89%	0.94%
Expected life (in years)	5 years 146 days	5 years 146 days
Expected volatility	32.00%	34.00%
Dividend yield	1.30%	1.11%

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 94,307	$ 92,290
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	18,010	16,692
Stock-based compensation expense	26,373	11,925
Deferred income taxes	(2,394)	(91)
Gain on sale of assets	(2)	(1)
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	(9,870)	(4,973)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition
Accounts receivable, net of reserves	(11,569)	3,545
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,038	155
Accrued compensation	(22,061)	(16,298)
Deferred fees	1,937	697
Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes	(3,295)	(3,372)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	772	(456)
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	(282)	(922)
Other working capital accounts, net	74	(732)
Net cash provided by operating activities	97,038	98,459
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	(705)	0
Purchases of investments	(8,098)	(15,000)
Proceeds from sales of investments	7,500	0
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of proceeds from dispositions	(9,084)	(10,644)
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,387)	(25,644)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend payments	(27,280)	(24,182)
Repurchase of common stock	(139,010)	(59,795)
Proceeds from employee stock plans	31,306	13,843
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	9,870	4,973
Net cash used in financing activities	(125,114)	(65,161)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	733	(4,341)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(37,730)	3,313
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	189,044	181,685
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 151,314	$ 184,998

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 29, 2012		Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 29, 2012
Net income	$ 44,539		$ 46,746		$ 94,307		$ 92,290
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges*	84	[1]	1,010	[1]	1,371	[1]	(1,106)	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,731)		2,835		(1,657)		(8,813)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(4,647)		3,845		(286)		(9,919)
Comprehensive income	$ 39,892		$ 50,591		$ 94,021		$ 82,371

[1] The unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges disclosed above was net of tax (expense) benefit of $(50) and $(824) for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, respectively, and $(608) and $665 for the corresponding periods of fiscal 2012, respectively.

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Note 10. Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

FactSet’s identifiable intangible assets consist of acquired content databases, client relationships, software technology, non-compete agreements and trade names resulting from previous acquisitions, which have been fully integrated into the Company’s operations. The weighted average useful life of FactSet’s acquired identifiable intangible assets at February 28, 2013 was 11.6 years.

The Company amortizes intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Amortizable intangible assets are tested for impairment based on undiscounted cash flows, and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows. No impairment of intangible assets has been identified during any of the periods presented. The intangible assets have no assigned residual values.

The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization totals related to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

At February 28, 2013	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	48,668	$	20,483	$	28,185
Client relationships		22,814		15,134		7,680
Software technology		20,832		18,811		2,021
Non-compete agreements		2,154		1,051		1,103
Trade names		758		602		156
Total	$	95,226	$	56,081	$	39,145

At August 31, 2012	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	49,120	$	18,521	$	30,599
Client relationships		22,841		14,089		8,752
Software technology		20,892		18,482		2,410
Non-compete agreements		2,154		810		1,344
Trade names		758		492		266
Total	$	95,765	$	52,394	$	43,371

There were no intangible assets acquired during the first six months of fiscal 2013. The change in the gross carrying amount of intangible assets at February 28, 2013 as compared to August 31, 2012 was due to foreign currency translations.

Amortization expense recorded for intangible assets was $1.9 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively. Amortization expense recorded for intangible assets was $3.8 million and $3.7 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively. As of February 28, 2013, estimated intangible asset amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2013 (remaining six months)	$	3,285
2014		5,955
2015		5,027
2016		3,382
2017		3,247
Thereafter		18,249
Total	$	39,145

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Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Apr. 01, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		43,982,268
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001013237
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

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Note 11. Common Stock and Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

11. COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

On February 21, 2013, FactSet’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, or $1.24 per share per annum. The cash dividend of $13.5 million was paid on March 19, 2013, to common stockholders of record on February 28, 2013.  Shares of common stock outstanding were as follows (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Balance at September 1		44,279			45,055
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		780			364
Repurchase of common stock		(1,480	)		(658	)
Balance at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively		43,579			44,761

A reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Net Income (Numerator)		Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount
For the three months ended February 28, 2013
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	44,539		43,813	$	1.02
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				642
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	44,539		44,455	$	1.00
For the three months ended February 29, 2012
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	46,746		44,880	$	1.04
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				827
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	46,746		45,707	$	1.02
For the six months ended February 28, 2013
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	94,307		44,065	$	2.14
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				723
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	94,307		44,788	$	2.11
For the six months ended February 29, 2012
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	92,290		44,993	$	2.05
Diluted EPS
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock				979
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	92,290		45,972	$	2.01

Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards. The number of stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was 476,657 and 440,515, respectively, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The number of stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was 465,332 and 300,651, respectively, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The number of restricted stock awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was 30,456 and 30,090, respectively.

For the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 the number of performance-based stock option grants excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share was 1,920,874. Similarly, for the three and six months ended February 29, 2012, the number of performance-based stock option grants excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share was 2,323,117. Performance-based stock options are omitted from the calculation of diluted earnings per share until the performance criteria have been met. The criteria had not yet been met at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 for these performance-based stock options.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Unrealized Gain (Loss), Tax (Expense) Benefit	$ (50)	$ (824)	$ (608)	$ 665

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Note 5. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]

5. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents – consist of demand deposits and corporate money market funds with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition and are reported at fair value. There were no gross unrealized gains or losses within the Company’s cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

Investments – consist of certificates of deposit with original maturity dates ranging from nine months to twelve months from purchase date. These certificates of deposit are held for investment and are not debt securities. For the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, interest income earned from the certificates of deposit was $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and investments portfolio did not experience any realized or unrealized losses as a result of counterparty credit risk or ratings change during fiscal 2013 and 2012.

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Note 4. Fair Value Measures

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]

4. FAIR VALUE MEASURES

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the use of various valuation methodologies, including market, income and cost approaches is permissible. The Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

(a) Fair Value Hierarchy

The accounting guidance for fair value measurements establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value based on the reliability of inputs. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. FactSet has categorized its cash equivalents, investments and derivatives within the hierarchy as follows:

Level 1 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These Level 1 assets and liabilities include FactSet’s corporate money market funds that are classified as cash equivalents.

Level 2 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. The Company’s certificates of deposit and derivative instruments are classified as Level 2.

Level 3 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities held by FactSet as of February 28, 2013 or August 31, 2012.

(b) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables shows by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 (in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
February 28, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Corporate money market funds (1)	$	120,566	$	0	$	0	$	120,566
Certificates of deposit (2)		0		14,827		0		14,827
Total assets measured at fair value	$	120,566	$	14,827	$	0	$	135,393
Liabilities
Derivative instruments (3)	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
August 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Corporate money market funds (1)	$	160,169	$	0	$	0	$	160,169
Certificates of deposit (2)		0		13,919		0		13,919
Total assets measured at fair value	$	160,169	$	13,919	$	0	$	174,088
Liabilities
Derivative instruments (3)	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374

(1) The Company’s corporate money market funds are traded in an active market and the net asset value of each fund on the last day of the quarter is used to determine its fair value. As such, the Company’s corporate money market funds are classified as Level 1 and included in cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheet.

(2) The Company’s certificates of deposit held for investment are not debt securities and are classified as Level 2. These certificates of deposit have original maturities greater than three months, but less than one year and, as such, are classified as investments (short-term) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

(3) The Company utilizes the income approach to measure fair value for its derivative instruments (foreign exchange forward contracts). The income approach uses pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as spot, forward and interest rates, as well as credit default swap spreads and therefore are classified as Level 2.

The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the periods presented.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were presented on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 as follows (in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
February 28, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	120,566	$	0	$	0	$	120,566
Investments (short-term)		0		14,827		0		14,827
Total assets measured at fair value	$	120,566	$	14,827	$	0	$	135,393
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	287	$	0	$	287

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
August 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	160,169	$	0	$	0	$	160,169
Investments (short-term)		0		13,919		0		13,919
Total assets measured at fair value	$	160,169	$	13,919	$	0	$	174,088
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (derivative liabilities)	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	0	$	2,374	$	0	$	2,374

(c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

Certain assets, including goodwill and intangible assets, and liabilities, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances such as when they are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. The fair values of these non-financial assets and liabilities are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections. An impairment charge is recorded when the cost exceeds its fair value and this condition is determined to be other-than-temporary. During the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, no fair value adjustments or material fair value measurements were required for the Company’s non-financial assets or liabilities.

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Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments represent obligations, such as those for future purchases of goods or services that are not yet recorded on the balance sheet as liabilities. FactSet records liabilities for commitments when incurred (i.e., when the goods or services are received).

Lease Commitments

At February 28, 2013, the Company leases approximately 193,000 square feet of office space at its headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut. In addition, FactSet leases office space for its U.S. reportable segment in New York, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; Jackson, Wyoming; Atlanta, Georgia; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Newark, Ridgewood and Piscataway, New Jersey; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Reston, Virginia. The Company’s European segment operates in leased office space in London, England; Paris and Avon, France; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Frankfurt, Germany; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Milan, Italy. Office space in Tokyo, Japan; Hong Kong; Mumbai, India; and Sydney, Australia are leased by FactSet for its Asia Pacific operating segment. The data content collection centers located in Hyderabad, India and Manila, the Philippines benefit all of the Companies operating segments. The leases expire on various dates through 2021. Total minimum rental payments associated with the leases are recorded as rent expense (a component of selling, general and administrative expenses) on a straight-line basis over the periods of the respective non-cancelable lease terms. At February 28, 2013, FactSet leases approximately 805,000 of office space, which the Company believes is adequate for its current needs and that additional space is available for lease to meet any future needs.

During the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, rent expense (including operating costs) for all operating leases amounted to $9.1 million and $8.7 million, respectively. Rent expense for all operating leases for the first six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012 amounted to $18.4 million and $17.1 million, respectively. Approximately $4.4 million of standby letters of credit have been issued during the ordinary course of business in connection with the Company’s current leased office space as of February 28, 2013.These standby letters of credit contain covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain minimum levels of consolidated net worth and certain leverage and fixed charge ratios. As of February 28, 2013, FactSet was in compliance with all covenants contained in the standby letters of credit.

At February 28, 2013, the Company’s lease commitments for office space provide for the following future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases with remaining terms in excess of one year (in thousands):

Years Ended August 31,	Minimum Lease Payments
2013 (remaining six months)	$	13,856
2014		26,334
2015		21,869
2016		15,755
2017		14,455
Thereafter		35,452
Total	$	127,721

Purchase Commitments with Suppliers

Purchase obligations represent payment due in future periods in respect of commitments to the Company’s various data vendors as well as commitments to purchase goods and services such as telecommunication and computer maintenance services. These purchase commitments are agreements that are enforceable and legally binding on FactSet and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. As of August 31, 2012, the Company had total purchase commitments of $52.2 million. There were no material changes in FactSet’s purchase commitments during the first six months of fiscal 2013.

Contingencies

Legal Matters

FactSet accrues non income-tax liabilities for contingencies when management believes that a loss is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated, while contingent gains are recognized only when realized. The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including intellectual property litigation. Based on currently available information at February 28, 2013, FactSet’s management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these unresolved matters against the Company, individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, its results of operations or its cash flows.

Income Taxes

Uncertain income tax positions are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance (see Note 15). FactSet is currently under audit by multiple tax authorities. The Company has reserved for potential adjustments to its provision for income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated agreements with, these tax authorities, and the Company believes that the final outcome of these examinations or agreements will not have a material effect on its results of operations. If events occur which indicate payment of these amounts is unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in the recognition of tax benefits in the period FactSet determines the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the Company’s estimates of the federal, state, and foreign income tax liabilities are less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to expense would result.

Indemnifications

As permitted or required under Delaware law and to the maximum extent allowable under that law, FactSet has certain obligations to indemnify its current and former officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was serving, at FactSet’s request in such capacity. These indemnification obligations are valid as long as the director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The maximum potential amount of future payments FactSet could be required to make under these indemnification obligations is unlimited; however, FactSet has a director and officer insurance policy that should mitigate FactSet's exposure and enables FactSet to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. The Company believes the estimated fair value of these indemnification obligations is not material.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. These deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. The Company seeks to mitigate its credit risks by spreading such risks across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties.

Accounts Receivable - Accounts receivable are unsecured and are derived from revenues earned from clients located around the globe. FactSet performs ongoing credit evaluations of its clients and does not require collateral from its clients. The Company maintains reserves for potential write-offs and these losses have historically been within expectations. No single client represented 10% or more of FactSet’s total revenues in any period presented. At February 28, 2013, the Company’s largest individual client accounted for 2% of total subscriptions and annual subscriptions from the ten largest clients did not surpass 15% of total client subscriptions, consistent with August 31, 2012. At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, the receivable reserve was $1.7 and $1.8 million, respectively.

Derivative Instruments - As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. FactSet has incorporated counterparty risk into the fair value of its derivative assets and its own credit risk into the value of the Company’s derivative liabilities. FactSet calculates credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps as quoted by publicly available information. Counterparty risk is represented by CDS spreads related to the senior secured debt of the respective bank with whom FactSet has executed these derivative transactions. Because CDS spread information is not available for FactSet, the Company’s credit risk is determined based on using a simple average of CDS spreads for peer companies as determined by FactSet. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, FactSet enters into contracts with large financial institutions and regularly reviews its credit exposure balances as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparties.

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Note 12. Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, there were 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock ($.01 par value per share) authorized, of which no shares were issued and outstanding. FactSet’s Board of Directors may from time to time authorize the issuance of one or more series of preferred stock and, in connection with the creation of such series, determine the characteristics of each such series including, without limitation, the preference and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the series.

Common Stock

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, there were 150,000,000 shares of common stock ($.01 par value per share) authorized, of which 46,430,988 and 45,599,754 shares were issued, respectively. The authorized shares of common stock are issuable for any proper corporate purpose, including future stock splits, stock dividends, acquisitions, raising equity capital or to adopt additional employee benefit plans.

Treasury Stock

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, there were 2,851,611 and 1,320,540 shares of treasury stock (at cost) outstanding, respectively. As a result, 43,579,377 and 44,279,214 shares of FactSet common stock were outstanding at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

Share Repurchase Program

During the first six months of fiscal 2013, the Company repurchased 1,480,000 shares for $134.3 million under the existing share repurchase program leaving $55.5 million authorized for future share repurchases at February 28, 2013. Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market and privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. No minimum number of shares to be repurchased has been fixed. There is no timeframe to complete the repurchase program and it is expected that share repurchases will be paid using existing and future cash generated by operations. During the first six months of fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased 657,800 shares for $59.6 million under the share repurchase program.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock awards entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the awards vest over time. FactSet did not grant any restricted stock awards during the first six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012. Approximately 148,969 of previously granted restricted stock awards vested during fiscal 2013 and are included in common stock outstanding as of February 28, 2013 (less 50,144 shares repurchased from employees to cover their cost of taxes upon vesting of the restricted stock).

Dividends

The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following historical dividends:

Declaration Date	Dividends Per Share of Common Stock		Type	Record Date	Total $ Amount (in thousands)		Payment Date
February 21, 2013	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	February 28, 2013	$	13,510	March 19, 2013
November 15, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	November 30, 2012	$	13,746	December 18, 2012
August 8, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	August 31, 2012	$	13,727	September 18, 2012
May 8, 2012	$	0.31	Regular (cash)	May 31, 2012	$	13,893	June 19, 2012
February 14, 2012	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	February 29, 2012	$	12,085	March 20, 2012
November 10, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	November 30, 2011	$	12,181	December 20, 2011
August 11, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	August 31, 2011	$	12,165	September 20, 2011
May 9, 2011	$	0.27	Regular (cash)	May 31, 2011	$	12,374	June 21, 2011
February 9, 2011	$	0.23	Regular (cash)	February 28, 2011	$	10,612	March 15, 2011

All of the above cash dividends were paid from existing cash resources. Future dividend payments will depend on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by the Company and is subject to final determination by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands):

	Feb 28, 2013			Aug 31, 2012
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(180	)	$	(1,551	)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments		(22,832	)		(21,175	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(23,012	)	$	(22,726	)

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Note 8. Business Combinations

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

8. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

StreetAccount

On June 29, 2012, FactSet acquired StreetAccount LLC (“SA”) to complement the Company's news offering with distilled and crucial market moving information for buy-side and sell-side institutions. Founded in 2003, SA is known for its timely and informative news summaries and provides investment professionals with an efficient method for managing news flow. The SA service includes real-time company updates, portfolio and sector filtering, email alerts, and market summaries.  Content is written by financial professionals and can be customized for portfolio, index, sector, market, time of day (i.e., Overnight Summaries), and category (i.e., Top Stories, Market Summaries, Economic, M&A). As of the date of acquisition, SA had annual subscriptions of $11.4 million and employed 49 individuals.

As of the date of acquisition, SA did not have a significant international presence and FactSet believes it can leverage its international network to sell SA outside the U.S. as many of their current clients would like to see the SA news offering increase coverage in Europe and Asia. Additionally, the Company is now able to integrate proprietary content through this new channel by providing key corporate and economic data to the news team at StreetAccount for integration into their newswire. The opportunity for FactSet to grow by providing proprietary financial news to clients worldwide contributed to a purchase price in excess of fair value of the StreetAccount net tangible and intangible assets. As a result, FactSet recorded goodwill in connection with this transaction.

The total purchase price of the acquisition is as follows (in thousands):

Cash consideration	$	21,633
Fair value of FactSet stock issued		3,974
Working capital		711
Total purchase price	$	26,318

Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized for this acquisition in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The total purchase price was allocated to StreetAccount’s net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair value as of the date of acquisition.

Based upon the purchase price and the valuation, the allocation is as follows (in thousands):

Tangible assets acquired	$	3,584
Amortizable intangible assets
Client relationships		2,822
Software technology		2,332
Data content		613
Non-compete agreements		404
Trade name		186
Goodwill		21,997
Total assets acquired		31,938
Liabilities assumed		(5,620	)
Net assets acquired	$	26,318

Intangible assets of $6.4 million have been allocated to amortizable intangible assets consisting of client relationships, amortized over seven years using an accelerated amortization method; software technology, amortized over five years using a straight-line amortization method; data content, amortized over three years using a straight-line amortization method; non-compete agreements, amortized over four years using an accelerated amortization method; and trade name, amortized over two years using a straight-line amortization method.

Goodwill totaling $22.0 million represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill will not be amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. Goodwill generated from the StreetAcount acquisition is included in the U.S. segment and is deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations of StreetAccount have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income since the completion of the acquisition on June 29, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the first and second quarter of fiscal 2013. Pro forma information has not been presented because the effect of this acquisition was not material on the Company’s consolidated financial results.

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended							3 Months Ended			14 Months Ended	3 Months Ended						6 Months Ended							1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 15, 2013	Jan. 13, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	Dec. 16, 2008	Feb. 28, 2013 In-The-Money Stock Options [Member]	Aug. 31, 2012 In-The-Money Stock Options [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 July 2012 Performance Based Option Grant Review [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Other Performace-Based Options [Member]	Aug. 31, 2012 Other Performace-Based Options [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Other Performace-Based Options [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Awards Granted October 31, 2009 [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 November 2010 Employee Restricted Stock Award [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Awards Granted Between June 2010 and July 2011 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Granted Without Performance Conditions [Member] Minimum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Granted Without Performance Conditions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Majority of Options Granted with Performance Conditions [Member] Minimum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Majority of Options Granted with Performance Conditions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 November 2010 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 November 2010 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review [Member]	Jun. 30, 2010 Other Performace-Based Options [Member]	Aug. 31, 2011 Oct 2009 Annual Employee Performance-Based Option Grant Review [Member] Additional Stock-Based Compensation [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Financial Performance Level One [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Financial Performance Level Two [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Financial Performance Level Three [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Financial Performance Level Four [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Nov. 30, 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Stock Option Expiration Term																													7 years	10 years	7 years	10 years
Stock Option Vesting Rate After First Year of Grant Date										20.00%
Stock Option Vesting Rate Per Month from Two Years through Five Years of Grant Date										1.67%
Stock Option Vesting Rate for First Two Years for Grant Date										40.00%
Stock Option Vesting Rate Per Month from Three Years through Five Years										1.67%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	18,781	20,976	1,011,510	241,546	665,551					1,656,185										204,508																746,415
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit (in Dollars per share)										$ 92.22
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number														3,300,000	2,800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)														$ 56.28	$ 48.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value (in Dollars)														$ 134,800,000	$ 125,400,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award Options Closing Share Price (in Dollars per share)						$ 97.29				$ 97.29
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value (in Dollars)						18,500,000			7,200,000	30,200,000	18,500,000
Vesting Percentage																																						0.00%	20.00%	60.00%	100.00%
ASV Growth Rate										6.30%
Percent of Performance-Based Stock Options Expected to Vest						20.00%																											0.00%	20.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number			682					682				205					48,309	7,964																	202,302
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized (in Dollars)						49,100,000				49,100,000						4,300,000	1,300,000
Performance Measurement Period				5 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition										3 years 6 months							2 years 6 months
Share-based Compensation (in Dollars)										26,373,000	11,925,000							100,000																			15,700,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period						56,000	[1]	93,000		148,969									133,958		56,254			682
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period						(1,000)		(1,000)										9,301
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$ 24.23	$ 24.79																				$ 63.09			$ 15.18	$ 15.97	$ 15.44	$ 15.69
Vesting Rate Of Restricted Stock Awards After Three Years																							100.00%
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in Shares)													500,000												155,560		155,560
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (in Shares)										780,000	364,000														21,389	19,690	39,491	42,856														21,389	19,690	39,491	42,856
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share (in Dollars per share)						$ 78.56																																					$ 74.29	$ 78.55	$ 73.95
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount (in Dollars)										$ 3,700,000	$ 3,100,000

[1] Of the total 56,254 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, 55,572 related to awards granted on February 9, 2010 at the grant date price of $63.09. These restricted stock awards cliff vest 100% after three years (on February 9, 2013). The awards were amortized to expense over the vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. The remaining 682 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were previously granted in July 2011. These restricted stock units were performance-based and cliff vest when certain ASV targets are met. Of the total units originally granted, 205 units vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and 682 vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because FactSet achieved two of the three ASV growth targets. As of February 28, 2013, unamortized stock-based compensation expense of less than $0.1 million is to be amortized to compensation expense over the remaining vesting period.

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Note 6. Derivative Instruments

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Exchange Risk Management

FactSet conducts business outside the U.S. in several currencies including the British Pound Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Indian Rupee and Philippine Peso. As such, it is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates compared to the U.S. dollar. To manage the exposures related to the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, the Company utilizes derivative instruments (foreign currency forward contracts). The Company’s primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange forward contracts for trading or speculative purposes.

Cash Flow Hedges

FactSet enters into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. In designing a specific hedging approach, FactSet considered several factors, including offsetting exposures, significance of exposures, forecasting risk and potential effectiveness of the hedge. The gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts offset the variability in operating expenses associated with currency movements. There was no discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively, and as such, no corresponding gains or losses were reclassified into earnings. The changes in fair value for these foreign currency forward contracts are initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) and subsequently reclassified into operating expenses when the hedged exposure affects earnings.

As of February 28, 2013 FactSet maintained foreign currency forward contracts to hedge approximately 75% of its Indian Rupee exposure through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 40% of its net British Pound exposure through the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding forward contracts to hedge the Company’s Euro exposure. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase Indian Rupees with U.S. dollars was Rs.1.9 billion and ($0.1) million, respectively. At February 28, 2013 the notional principal and fair value of foreign exchange contracts to purchase British Pounds with U.S. dollars was  £13.7 million and ($0.2) million, respectively.

The following is a summary of all hedging positions and corresponding fair values (in thousands):

	Gross Notional Value				Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Currency Hedged (in U.S. dollars)	February 28, 2013		Aug 31, 2012		February 28, 2013			Aug 31, 2012
Euro	$	-	$	10,160	$	-		$	60
Indian Rupee		32,742		36,286		(98	)		(2,434	)
British Pound		20,875		-		(189	)		-
Total	$	53,617	$	46,446	$	(287	)	$	(2,374	)

Counterparty Credit Risk

As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. FactSet has incorporated counterparty risk into the fair value of its derivative assets and its own credit risk into the value of the Company’s derivative liabilities. FactSet calculates credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps (“CDS”) as quoted by publicly available information. Counterparty risk is represented by CDS spreads related to the senior secured debt of the respective bank with whom FactSet has executed these derivative transactions. Because CDS spread information is not available for FactSet, the Company’s credit risk is determined based on using a simple average of CDS spreads for peer companies.

To mitigate counterparty credit risk, FactSet enters into contracts with large financial institutions. The Company regularly reviews its credit exposure balances as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparties. The Company does not expect any losses as a result of default of its counterparties.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

The following tables provide a summary of the fair value amounts of derivative instruments and gains and losses on derivative instruments (in thousands):

Designation of Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location	Feb 28, 2013		Aug 31, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Liabilities: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	287	$	2,374

All derivatives were designated as hedging instruments as of February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 (in thousands):

	Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion)				Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013		2012		(Effective Portion)	2013		2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	178	$	598	SG&A	$	94	$	(412	)

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 (in thousands):

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion)					Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income	(Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013		2012			(Effective Portion)	2013			2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	974	$	(998	)	SG&A	$	(397	)	$	108

Note: No amount of ineffectiveness was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for these designated cash flow hedges and all components of each derivative’s gain or loss was included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

Accumulated Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedges

The following table provides a summary of the activity associated with all of the Company’s designated cash flow hedges reflected in AOCL (in thousands and net of tax):

Beginning balance at August 31, 2012	$	(1,551	)
Changes in fair value		974
Realized loss reclassified to earnings		397
Ending balance at February 28, 2013	$	(180	)

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Note 7. Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

7. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the enterprise’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. FactSet’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for making decisions about resources allocated amongst the operating segments based on actual results.

FactSet’s operating segments are aligned with how the Company, including its CODM, manages the business and the demographic markets in which FactSet serves. The Company’s internal financial reporting structure is based on three segments; U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. FactSet believes this alignment helps it better manage the business and view the markets the Company serves, which are centered on providing integrated global financial and economic information. Sales, consulting, data collection and software engineering are the primary functional groups within the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific segments that provide global financial and economic information to investment managers, investment banks and other financial services professionals. The U.S. segment services finance professionals including financial institutions throughout the Americas, while the European and Asia Pacific segments service investment professionals located throughout Europe and Asia, respectively.

The European segment is headquartered in London, England and maintains office locations in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Dubai and Italy. The Asia Pacific segment is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with office locations in Hong Kong, Australia and Mumbai. Segment revenues reflect direct sales to clients based in their respective geographic locations. There are no intersegment or intercompany sales of the FactSet service. Each segment records compensation, including stock-based compensation, data collection costs, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation of furniture and fixtures, amortization of leasehold improvements, communication costs, professional fees, rent expense, travel, marketing, office and other direct expenses. Expenditures associated with the Company’s data centers and corporate headquarters charges are recorded by the U.S. segment and are not allocated to the other segments. The content collection centers located in India and the Philippines benefit all of the Company’s operating segments and thus the expenses incurred at these locations are allocated to each segment based on a percentage of revenues. Of the total $244 million of goodwill reported by the Company at February 28, 2013, 69% was recorded in the U.S. segment, 30% in the European segment and the remaining 1% in the Asia Pacific segment.

The following reflects the results of operations of the segments consistent with the Company’s management system. These results are used, in part, by management, both in evaluating the performance of, and in allocating resources to, each of the segments (in thousands).

For the three months ended February 28, 2013	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	146,034	$	51,650	$	15,399	$	213,083
Segment operating profit		24,525		24,219		7,420		56,164
Total assets		441,575		176,317		52,086		669,978
Capital expenditures		2,032		164		791		2,987

For the three months ended February 29, 2012	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	136,415	$	48,824	$	14,132	$	199,371
Segment operating profit		37,565		22,536		7,016		67,117
Total assets		358,963		258,805		46,056		663,824
Capital expenditures		4,255		156		179		4,590

For the six months ended February 28, 2013	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	289,975	$	103,280	$	30,912	$	424,167
Segment operating profit		64,125		48,942		14,181		127,248
Capital expenditures		5,309		717		3,058		9,084

For the six months ended February 29, 2012	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	270,892	$	96,929	$	27,998	$	395,819
Segment operating profit		74,001		46,317		13,552		133,870
Capital expenditures		9,867		211		566		10,644

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Note 9. Goodwill

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]

9. GOODWILL

There was no goodwill acquired during the first six months of fiscal 2013. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended February 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	U.S.		Europe			Asia Pacific			Total
Balance at August 31, 2012	$	167,817	$	73,806		$	4,168		$	245,791
Purchase price adjustments		5		0			0			5
Foreign currency translations		0		(1,528	)		(630	)		(2,158	)
Balance at February 28, 2013	$	167,822	$	72,278		$	3,538		$	243,638

The increase in goodwill within the U.S segment during the first six months of fiscal 2013 was due to FactSet finalizing the working capital of StreetAccount, which was acquired on June 29, 2012.

Goodwill is not amortized as it has an estimated infinite life. At least annually, the Company evaluates goodwill at the reporting unit level for potential impairment. Goodwill is tested for impairment based on the present value of discounted cash flows, and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows. The Company has three reporting units, which are consistent with the operating segments reported because there is no discrete financial information available for the subsidiaries within each operating segment. The Company’s reporting units evaluated for potential impairment were U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific, which reflects the level of internal reporting the Company uses to manage its business and operations. The Company performed an annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal years 2012 and 2011, which determined that there were no reporting units that were deemed at risk. The fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units significantly exceeded carrying value, thus there had been no impairment.

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Summary of Restricted Stock Award (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013
Balance	289,000		383,000	383,000
Balance (in Dollars per share)	$ 73.92		$ 71.34	$ 71.34
Balance at February 28, 2013	232,000		289,000	232,000
Balance at February 28, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$ 77.30		$ 73.92	$ 77.30
Vested	(56,000)	[1]	(93,000)	(148,969)
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$ 60.66	[1]	$ 63.23
Canceled/forfeited	(1,000)		(1,000)
Canceled/forfeited (in Dollars per share)	$ 77.61		$ 77.38

[1] Of the total 56,254 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, 55,572 related to awards granted on February 9, 2010 at the grant date price of $63.09. These restricted stock awards cliff vest 100% after three years (on February 9, 2013). The awards were amortized to expense over the vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. The remaining 682 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were previously granted in July 2011. These restricted stock units were performance-based and cliff vest when certain ASV targets are met. Of the total units originally granted, 205 units vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and 682 vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because FactSet achieved two of the three ASV growth targets. As of February 28, 2013, unamortized stock-based compensation expense of less than $0.1 million is to be amortized to compensation expense over the remaining vesting period.

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Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 15, 2013	Jan. 13, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Dec. 16, 2008	Nov. 30, 2012 Performance Based [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Performance Based [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Non-Performance Based [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Non-Performance Based [Member]	Nov. 30, 2011 Non-Performance Based [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Nov. 30, 2011 Non-Performance Based [Member]	Nov. 30, 2011 Performance Based [Member]	Jan. 13, 2012 Director [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars)										$ 15,700,000					$ 300,000							$ 21,200,000	$ 6,000,000	$ 26,400,000	$ 11,900,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized (in Dollars)						$ 49,100,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition						3 years 6 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	18,781	20,976	1,011,510	241,546	665,551	1,656,185			1,011,510		9,367	635,308							419,593	665,551	5,244
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price											$ 92.55	$ 92.22	$ 94.84		$ 78.56	$ 74.29	$ 78.55	$ 73.95
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 24.23	$ 24.79									$ 26.69	$ 26.87	$ 32.08		$ 15.18	$ 15.97	$ 15.44	$ 15.69
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in Shares)								500,000						250,000	155,560		155,560
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (in Shares)						780,000	364,000								21,389	19,690	39,491	42,856
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)															155,560		155,560

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Current Estimate of the Vesting Percentage and Related Expense (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	$ 49,100
July 2012 Performance Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level One [Member]
Vesting Percentage	0.00%
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	(337)
July 2012 Performance Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Two [Member]
Vesting Percentage	20.00%
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	1,263
July 2012 Performance Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Three [Member]
Vesting Percentage	40.00%
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	206
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	2,657
July 2012 Performance Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Four [Member]
Vesting Percentage	60.00%
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	462
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	4,001
July 2012 Performance Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Five [Member]
Vesting Percentage	80.00%
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	691
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	5,372
July 2012 Performance Based Option Grant Review [Member] | Financial Performance Level Six [Member]
Vesting Percentage	100.00%
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	982
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	$ 6,681

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Note 15. Income Taxes (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change			Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012			Change
U.S. operations	$	41,912		$	57,014			(26.5	) %	$	102,979		$	114,102			(9.7	) %
Non-U.S. operations		14,609			10,599			37.8	%		25,054			20,541			22.0	%
Income before income taxes	$	56,521		$	67,613			(16.4	) %	$	128,033		$	134,643			(4.9	) %
U.S. operations	$	8,988		$	18,707			(52.0	) %	$	28,328		$	38,070			(25.6	) %
Non-U.S. operations		2,994			2,160			38.6	%		5,398			4,283			26.0	%
Total provision for income taxes	$	11,982		$	20,867			(42.6	) %	$	33,726		$	42,353			(20.4	) %
Effective tax rate		21.2	%*		30.9	%					26.3	%**		31.5	%

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

	Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013				Feb 29, 2012
Current
U.S. federal		$	28,205			$	35,702
U.S. state and local			2,408				2,114
Non-U.S.			5,612				4,497
Total current taxes		$	36,225			$	42,313
Deferred
U.S. federal		$	(2,179	)		$	278
U.S. state and local			(106	)			(24	)
Non-U.S.			(214	)			(214	)
Total deferred taxes		$	(2,499	)		$	40
Total provision for income taxes		$	33,726			$	42,353

ScheduleOfDeferredTaxAssetsTableTextBlock

	February 28, 2013			August 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets
Current
Receivable reserve	$	639		$	687
Deferred rent		2,796			3,175
Deferred fees		220			1,223
Net current deferred taxes	$	3,655		$	5,085
Non-current
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	$	4,461		$	2,498
Deferred rent		2,778			2,782
Stock-based compensation		25,843			23,395
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology		(7,598	)		(6,801	)
Other		1,361			1,239
Net non-current deferred taxes	$	26,845		$	23,113
Total deferred tax assets	$	30,500		$	28,198

	February 28, 2013			August 31, 2012
Deferred tax liabilities (non-current)
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology		$	2,892		$	2,936
Stock-based compensation			(391)			(343)
Total deferred tax liabilities (non-current)		$	2,501		$	2,593

Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]

Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2012	$	5,464
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		523
Additions for tax positions of prior years		643
Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities		(1,284	)
Unrecognized income tax benefits at February 28, 2013	$	5,346

Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]

Major Tax Jurisdictions	Open Tax Years
U.S.
Federal	2009 through 2012
State (various)	2008 through 2012
Europe
France	2010 through 2012
United Kingdom	2011 through 2012

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Note 10. Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			11 years 219 days
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 1.9	$ 1.8	$ 3.8	$ 3.7

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Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Accounting guidance requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including stock options, restricted stock and common shares acquired under employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values of the share awards that are scheduled to vest during the period. As stock-based compensation expense recognized is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.

The Company recognized total stock-based compensation expense of $21.2 million and $26.4 million during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, respectively. Similarly, the Company recognized total stock-based compensation expense of $6.0 million and $11.9 million during the three and six months ended February 29, 2012. The fiscal 2013 totals include a pre-tax charge of $15.7 million related to performance-based options granted in connection with the acquisition of Market Metrics in June 2010. These options vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 when the Market Metrics business accelerated to achieve stretch revenue growth targets established on the date of grant. As of February 28, 2013, $49.1 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.5 years.There was no stock-based compensation capitalized as of February 28, 2013 or August 31, 2012, respectively.

Employee Stock Option Fair Value Determinations

The Company utilizes the lattice-binomial option-pricing model (“binomial model”) to estimate the fair value of new employee stock option grants. The Company’s determination of fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using the binomial model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, interest rates, option forfeitures and employee stock option exercise behaviors.

Fiscal 2013

- Q1 2013 – 635,308 non performance-based employee stock options and 1,011,510 performance-based employee stock options were granted at a weighted average exercise price of $92.22 and a weighted average estimated fair value of $26.87 per share.

- Q2 2013 – 9,367 non performance-based employee stock options were granted at a weighted average exercise price of $92.55 and a weighted average estimated fair value of $26.69 per share

Fiscal 2012

- Q1 2012 – 419,593 non performance-based employee stock options and 665,551 performance-based employee stock options were granted at a weighted average exercise price of $94.84 and a weighted average estimated fair value of $32.08 per share.

- Q2 2012 – There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended February 29, 2012.

The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted during the first three and six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012 was determined using the binomial model with the following weighted average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012	Feb 28, 2013			Feb 29, 2012
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	0.16%	-	1.91%	n/a	0.16%	-	1.91%	0.13%	-	2.41%
Expected life (in years)			7.6	n/a	7.6	–	7.8	7.6	–	7.8
Term structure of volatility	24%	-	33%	n/a	24%	-	33%	30%	-	36%
Dividend yield			1.30%	n/a			1.30%			1.11%
Weighted average estimated fair value			$26.69	n/a			$26.87			$32.08
Weighted average exercise price			$92.55	n/a			$92.22			$94.84
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price			28.8%	n/a			29.1%			33.8%

The risk-free interest rate assumption for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s stock and implied volatilities of publicly traded options to buy FactSet common stock with contractual terms closest to the expected life of options granted to employees. The approach to utilize a mix of historical and implied volatility was based upon the availability of actively traded options on the Company’s stock and the Company’s assessment that a combination of implied volatility and historical volatility is best representative of future stock price trends. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee termination within the valuation model. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding and is a derived output of the binomial model. The binomial model estimates employees exercise behavior is based on the option’s remaining vested life and the extent to which the option is in-the-money. The binomial model estimates the probability of exercise as a function of these two variables based on the entire history of exercises and cancellations of all past option grants made by the Company.

Non-Employee Director Stock Option Fair Value Determinations

The 2008 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan (the “Directors’ Plan”) provides for the grant of share-based awards, including stock options, to non-employee directors of FactSet. A total of 250,000 shares of FactSet common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Directors’ Plan. The expiration date of the Directors’ Plan is December 1, 2018.

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of new non-employee Director stock option grants. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, interest rates, option forfeitures and employee stock option exercise behaviors.

Fiscal 2013

On January 15, 2013, FactSet granted 18,781 stock options to the Company’s non-employee Directors at a weighted average estimated fair value of $24.23 per share, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate	0.89	%
Expected life (in years)	5.4
Expected volatility	32	%
Dividend yield	1.30	%

Fiscal 2012

On January 13, 2012, FactSet granted 20,976 stock options to the Company’s non-employee Directors, including a one-time new Director grant of 5,244 stock options for Robin A. Abrams, who was elected to FactSet’s Board of Directors on December 13, 2011. All of the options granted on January 13, 2012 have a weighted average estimated fair value of $24.79 per share, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate	0.94	%
Expected life (in years)	5.4
Expected volatility	34	%
Dividend yield	1.11	%

The risk-free interest rate assumption for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and non-employee director terminations within the valuation model. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts.

Restricted Stock Fair Value Determinations

Restricted stock granted to employees entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the award vests over time, but not to dividends declared on the underlying shares while the restricted stock is unvested. The grant date fair value of restricted stock awards are measured by reducing the grant date price of FactSet’s share by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying stock during the requisite service period, discounted at the appropriate risk-free interest rate. Restricted stock awards are amortized to expense over the vesting period.

There were no restricted stocks awards granted during the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fair Value Determinations

During the three months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 21,389 shares at a weighted average price of $78.56 as compared to 19,690 shares at a weighted average price of $74.29 in the same period a year ago. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 39,491 shares at a weighted average price of $78.55 as compared to 42,856 shares at a weighted average price of $73.95 in the same period a year ago. At February 28, 2013, 155,560 shares were reserved for future issuance under the Purchase Plan. Stock-based compensation expense recorded for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 28, 2012, relating to the employee stock purchase plan was $0.3 million, respectively.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes model to calculate the estimated fair value for the employee stock purchase plan. The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock purchase plan grants during the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 were $15.18 and $15.97 per share, respectively, with the following weighted average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.08	%		0.05	%
Expected life (in months)		3			3
Expected volatility		9.2	%		12.4	%
Dividend yield		1.34	%		1.21	%

The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock purchase plan grants during the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 were $15.44 and $15.69 per share, respectively, with the following weighted average assumptions:

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2013			February 29, 2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.09	%		0.03	%
Expected life (in months)		3			3
Expected volatility		9.7	%		15.1	%
Dividend yield		1.33	%		1.21	%

Accuracy of Fair Value Estimates

The Company is responsible for determining the assumptions used in estimating the fair value of its share-based payment awards. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, interest rates, option forfeiture rates and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. Option-pricing models were developed for use in estimating the value of traded options that have no vesting or hedging restrictions and are fully transferable.

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Note 7. Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

For the three months ended February 28, 2013	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	146,034	$	51,650	$	15,399	$	213,083
Segment operating profit		24,525		24,219		7,420		56,164
Total assets		441,575		176,317		52,086		669,978
Capital expenditures		2,032		164		791		2,987

For the three months ended February 29, 2012	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	136,415	$	48,824	$	14,132	$	199,371
Segment operating profit		37,565		22,536		7,016		67,117
Total assets		358,963		258,805		46,056		663,824
Capital expenditures		4,255		156		179		4,590

For the six months ended February 28, 2013	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	289,975	$	103,280	$	30,912	$	424,167
Segment operating profit		64,125		48,942		14,181		127,248
Capital expenditures		5,309		717		3,058		9,084

For the six months ended February 29, 2012	U.S.		Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues from clients	$	270,892	$	96,929	$	27,998	$	395,819
Segment operating profit		74,001		46,317		13,552		133,870
Capital expenditures		9,867		211		566		10,644

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Note 9. Goodwill (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013
Number of Reportable Segments	3

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Note 6. Derivative Instruments (Detail) - Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments and Gains (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 287	$ 2,374

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 151,314	$ 189,044
Investments	14,827	13,919
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $1,707 at February 28, 2013 and $1,830 at August 31, 2012	85,763	74,251
Prepaid taxes	14,962	2,485
Deferred taxes	3,655	5,085
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,040	14,341
Total current assets	284,561	299,125
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, at cost	192,306	189,546
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(121,223)	(113,016)
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	71,083	76,530
Goodwill (in Dollars)	243,638	245,791
Intangible assets, net	39,145	43,371
Deferred taxes	26,845	23,113
Other assets	4,706	6,213
TOTAL ASSETS	669,978	694,143
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	29,699	27,680
Accrued compensation	19,205	41,274
Deferred fees	32,399	30,495
Dividends payable	13,510	13,727
Total current liabilities	94,813	113,176
Deferred taxes	2,501	2,593
Taxes payable	5,346	5,464
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	20,138	20,646
TOTAL LIABILITIES	122,798	141,879
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 46,430,988 and 45,599,754 shares issued; 43,579,377 and 44,279,214 shares outstanding at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively	464	456
Additional paid-in capital	204,721	137,569
Treasury stock, at cost: 2,851,611 and 1,320,540 shares at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, respectively	(261,759)	(122,749)
Retained earnings	626,766	559,714
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(23,012)	(22,726)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	547,180	552,264
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 669,978	$ 694,143

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Note 3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to provide guidance on increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The guidance eliminated the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of stockholders’ equity. Instead, it required that the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. FactSet adopted this accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Other than the change in presentation, the adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill Impairment Testing

In September 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update intended to simplify how an entity tests goodwill for impairment. The guidance will allow an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. An entity no longer will be required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. This accounting standard update became effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and its adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

No other new accounting pronouncements effective as of February 28, 2013 have had or are expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

Balance Sheet Offsetting

In December 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update requiring enhanced disclosures about certain financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the balance sheet or that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements. In January 2013, the FASB issued a clarifying accounting standard update, which limited the scope of the previous guidance to only derivatives, repurchase type agreements and securities borrowing and lending transactions. These accounting standard updates are effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Other than requiring additional disclosures, the adoption is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as FactSet currently reports derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheets.

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

In July 2012, the FASB issued an accounting standard update intended to simplify how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment by providing entities with an option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. This accounting standard update is effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to require reclassification adjustments from other comprehensive income to be presented either in the financial statements or in the notes to the financial statements. This accounting standard update is effective for FactSet beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, at which time the Company will include the required disclosures.

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Note 12. Stockholders' Equity (Detail) - Dividends Declared During the Period (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 19, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013 November 10, 2010 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 November 15, 2012 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 August 8, 2012 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 May 8, 2012 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 February 14, 2012 [Member	Feb. 28, 2013 November 10, 2011 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 August 11, 2011 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 May 9, 2011 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 February 9, 2011 [Member]
Dividends Per Share of Common Stock (in Dollars per share)		$ 0.31	$ 0.31	$ 0.31	$ 0.31	$ 0.27	$ 0.27	$ 0.27	$ 0.27	$ 0.23
Record Date		Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	May 31, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Aug. 31, 2011	May 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011
Total $ Amount	$ 13,500	$ 13,510	$ 13,746	$ 13,727	$ 13,893	$ 12,085	$ 12,181	$ 12,165	$ 12,374	$ 10,612
Payment Date		Mar. 19, 2013	Dec. 18, 2012	Sep. 18, 2012	Jun. 19, 2012	Mar. 20, 2012	Dec. 20, 2011	Sep. 20, 2011	Jun. 21, 2011	Mar. 15, 2011

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Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions, Employee (Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member])	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Risk-free interest rate	0.08%	0.05%	0.09%	0.03%
Expected life (in months)	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Expected volatility	9.20%	12.40%	9.70%	15.10%
Dividend yield	1.34%	1.21%	1.33%	1.21%

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Note 8. Business Combinations (Tables) (StreetAccount [Member])

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

StreetAccount [Member]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

Cash consideration	$	21,633
Fair value of FactSet stock issued		3,974
Working capital		711
Total purchase price	$	26,318

Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]

Tangible assets acquired	$	3,584
Amortizable intangible assets
Client relationships		2,822
Software technology		2,332
Data content		613
Non-compete agreements		404
Trade name		186
Goodwill		21,997
Total assets acquired		31,938
Liabilities assumed		(5,620	)
Net assets acquired	$	26,318

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Note 15. Income Taxes (Detail) - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 5,464
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	523
Additions for tax positions of prior years	643
Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities	(1,284)
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 5,346

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Note 5. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013
Investment Income, Interest	$ 0.3	$ 0.7

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Note 13. Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Employee Stock Option And Retirement Plans [Text Block]

13. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AND RETIREMENT PLANS

Stock Option Awards

Options granted without performance conditions under the Company’s stock option plans expire either seven or ten years from the date of grant and the majority vest at a rate of 20% after the first year and 1.67% per month thereafter for years two through five. Options become vested and exercisable provided the employee continues employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date and remain exercisable until expiration or cancellation. The majority of the options granted with performance conditions expire either seven or ten years from the date of grant and vest at a rate of 40% after the first two years and 1.67% per month thereafter for years three through five. Options are not transferable or assignable other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. During the grantee’s lifetime, they may be exercised only by the grantee.

During the first six months of fiscal 2013, FactSet granted 1,656,185 stock option awards at a weighted average exercise price of $92.22 to existing employees of the Company.

A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Balance at August 31, 2012		6,083		$	64.76
Granted – non performance-based		635			92.22
Granted – performance-based		1,012			92.22
Exercised		(253	)		46.79
Forfeited		(12	)		85.28
Balance at November 30, 2012		7,465		$	71.39
Granted – non performance-based		9			92.55
Granted – non-employee Directors grant		19			91.06
Exercised		(390	)		42.44
Forfeited		(14	)		88.63
Balance at February 28, 2013		7,089		$	73.03

The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of February 28, 2013 was 3.3 million with a weighted average exercise price of $56.28. As of August 31, 2012, 2.8 million in-the-money outstanding options were exercisable with a weighted average exercise price of $48.17. The aggregate intrinsic value of in-the-money stock options exercisable at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 was $134.8 million and $125.4 million, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price of $97.29 at February 28, 2013 and the exercise price multiplied by the number of options exercisable as of that date. The total pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was $18.5 million and $7.2 million, respectively. The total pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 was $30.2 million and $18.5 million, respectively.

Performance-based Stock Options

Performance-based stock options require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving Company performance targets. The number of performance-based options that vest will be predicated on the Company achieving performance levels for both organic annual subscription value (“ASV”) and diluted earnings per share during the two fiscal years subsequent to the date of grant. Dependent on the financial performance levels attained by FactSet during the two subsequent fiscal years, 0%, 20%, 60% or 100% of the performance-based stock options will vest to the grantees of those stock options. However, there is no current guarantee that such options will vest in whole or in part.

November 2011 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review

In November 2011, FactSet granted 665,551 performance-based employee stock options. The number of performance-based options that vest is based on the Company achieving performance levels for both organic ASV and diluted earnings per share during the two fiscal years ended August 31, 2013. At February 28, 2013, the Company believed that it was not probable FactSet would achieve the required ASV and diluted earnings per share growth because the year over year ASV growth rate decreased to 6.3% at February 28, 2013. As such, the Company estimated that none (0%) of the performance-based stock options will vest. However, a change in the actual financial performance levels achieved over the next 6 months could result in the following changes to the Company’s current estimate of the vesting percentage and related expense (in thousands):

Vesting Percentage	Total Unamortized Stock-based Compensation Expense at February 28, 2013		Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*		Average Remaining Quarterly Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	0	$	0	$	0
20%	$	2,178	$	1,462	$	148
60%	$	6,534	$	4,386	$	444
100%	$	10,890	$	7,310	$	740

* Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2013.

November 2012 Annual Employee Performance-based Option Grant Review

In November 2012, FactSet granted 1,011,510 performance-based employee stock options. The number of performance-based options that vest is based on the Company achieving performance levels for both organic ASV and diluted earnings per share during the two fiscal years ended August 31, 2014. At February 28, 2013, the Company estimated that 20% or 202,302 of the performance-based stock options would vest which results in unamortized stock-based compensation expense of $4.3 million to be recognized over the remaining vesting period. However, a change in the actual financial performance levels achieved over the next 6 quarters could result in the following changes to the Company’s current estimate of the vesting percentage and related expense (in thousands):

Vesting Percentage	Total Unamortized Stock-based Compensation Expense at February 28, 2013		Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*			Average Remaining Quarterly Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	0	$	(477	)	$	0
20%	$	4,271	$	0		$	229
60%	$	12,813	$	954		$	687
100%	$	21,355	$	1,908		$	1,145

* Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2013.

July 2012 Performance-based Option Grant Review

In July 2012, FactSet granted 241,546 performance-based employee stock options. The number of performance-based options that vest is dependent upon future StreetAccount user growth through August 31, 2017. The five year performance measurement period is based on growing usage of FactSet and StreetAccount. At February 28, 2013, FactSet estimated that 20% or 48,309 of the performance-based stock options will vest based on forecasted StreetAccount user growth, which results in unamortized stock-based compensation expense of $1.3 million to be recognized over the remaining vesting period of approximately 2.5 years. A change in the actual financial performance levels achieved by StreetAccount in future fiscal years could result in the following changes to the current estimate of the vesting percentage and related expense (in thousands):

Vesting Percentage	Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment*			Remaining Expense to be Recognized
0%	$	(337	)	$	-
20%	$	-		$	1,263
40%	$	206		$	2,657
60%	$	462		$	4,001
80%	$	691		$	5,372
100%	$	982		$	6,681

* Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2013.

Market Metrics Performance-based Option Grant

In connection with the acquisition of the Market Metrics business in June 2010, FactSet granted 746,415 performance-based stock options, which would vest only if accelerated stretch revenue targets were achieved related to the Market Metrics business and option holders remain employed by FactSet. These options vested in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 when the Market Metrics business accelerated to achieve the stretch revenue growth targets established on the date of grant, resulting in a pre-tax stock-based compensation charge of $15.7 million. The pre-tax stock-based compensation charge of $15.7 million was equal to the grant-date fair value of the stock options awarded at the time of the acquisition and represent a cumulative adjustment from a change in the vesting based on achieving the accelerated revenue targets. 

Other Performance-based Option Grants

FactSet granted 204,508 performance-based employee stock options between June 2010 and July 2011 that vest based on achieving certain ASV targets. Of this total, 133,958 vested during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, 46,644 vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, 6,641 vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and 9,301 were forfeited due to employee terminations. At February 28, 2013, the Company estimated that the remaining 7,964 performance-based stock options will vest based on forecasted ASV growth, resulting in unamortized stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million to be recognized over the remaining vesting period.

Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Awards

The Company’s option plan permits the issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards are subject to continued employment over a specified period. There were no restricted stock awards granted during the first six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012.

A summary of restricted stock award activity is as follows (in thousands, except per award data):

	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award
Balance at August 31, 2012		383		$	71.34
Granted (restricted stock and stock units)		-		$	-
Vested		(93	)	$	63.23
Canceled/forfeited		(1	)	$	77.38
Balance at November 30, 2012		289		$	73.92
Granted (restricted stock and stock units)		-		$	-
Vested*		(56	)	$	60.66
Canceled/forfeited		(1	)	$	77.61
Balance at February 28, 2013		232		$	77.30

* Of the total 56,254 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013, 55,572 related to awards granted on February 9, 2010 at the grant date price of $63.09. These restricted stock awards cliff vest 100% after three years (on February 9, 2013). The awards were amortized to expense over the vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. The remaining 682 restricted stock awards that vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were previously granted in July 2011. These restricted stock units were performance-based and cliff vest when certain ASV targets are met. Of the total units originally granted, 205 units vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and 682 vested during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 because FactSet achieved two of the three ASV growth targets. As of February 28, 2013, unamortized stock-based compensation expense of less than $0.1 million is to be amortized to compensation expense over the remaining vesting period.

Share-based Awards Available for Grant

A summary of share-based awards available for grant is as follows (in thousands):

	Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Employee Option Plan			Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Non-Employee Directors Plan
Balance at August 31, 2012		4,340			126
Granted – non performance-based options		(635	)		-
Granted – performance-based options		(1,012	)		-
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited*		13			-
Balance at November 30, 2012		2,706			126
Granted – non performance-based options		(9	)		-
Granted – non-employee Directors grant		-			(19	)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited*		16			-
Balance at February 28, 2013		2,713			107

* Under the Company’s option plan, for each restricted stock award canceled/forfeited, an equivalent of 2.5 shares is added back to the available share-based awards balance.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On December 16, 2008, the Company’s stockholders ratified the adoption of the FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”). A total of 500,000 shares have been reserved for issuance under the Purchase Plan. There is no expiration date for the Purchase Plan. Shares of FactSet common stock may be purchased by eligible employees under the Purchase Plan in three-month intervals at a purchase price equal to at least 85% of the lesser of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on either the first day or the last day of each three-month offering period. Employee purchases may not exceed 10% of their gross compensation during an offering period.

During the three months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 21,389 shares at a weighted average price of $78.56 as compared to 19,690 shares at a weighted average price of $74.29 in the same period a year ago. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, employees purchased 39,491 shares at a weighted average price of $78.55 as compared to 42,856 shares at a weighted average price of $73.95 in the same period a year ago. At February 28, 2013, 155,560 shares were reserved for future issuance under the Purchase Plan.

401(k) Plan

The Company established a 401(k) Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) in fiscal 1993. The 401(k) Plan is a defined contribution plan covering all full-time, U.S. employees of the Company and is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Each year, participants may contribute up to 60% of their eligible annual compensation, subject to annual limitations established by the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches up to 4% of employees’ earnings, capped at the IRS annual maximum. Company matching contributions are subject to a five year graduated vesting schedule. All full-time, U.S. employees are eligible for the matching contribution by the Company. The Company contributed $3.7 million and $3.1 million in matching contributions to employee 401(k) accounts during the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.