The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. is a global information services provider serving the financial services, education and business information markets with a range of information products and services. The Company serves additional markets, such as energy, automotive, construction, aerospace and defense, broadcasting, and marketing information services. The Company serves its customers through a range of distribution channels, including printed books, magazines and newsletters, online via Internet Websites and digital platforms, through wireless and traditional on-air broadcasting, and through a range of conferences and trade shows. The Company’s books and magazines are printed by third parties. The Company operates in three segments: McGraw-Hill Education (MHE), Financial Services, and Information and Media. In April 2008, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. announced the acquisition of Umbria Inc. In December 2009, the Company completed the sale of BusinessWeek to Bloomberg L.P.