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LONDON - Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a $2.9 billion market cap company currently trading below its InvestingPro Fair Value, announced Wednesday that Maroun S. Mourad will join the company as President of the Intellectual Property segment, effective September 8, 2025. Mourad, who most recently served as President of the Claims Solutions division at Verisk Analytics Inc., will succeed Gordon Samson, who plans to retire at the end of 2025.
Samson has spent five years as Chief Operating Officer at CPA Global before joining Clarivate’s executive team. According to a company press release, Mourad brings experience in data analytics, software, and technology-enabled services. The appointment comes as Clarivate maintains impressive gross profit margins of 66%, though InvestingPro data shows analysts anticipate a slight revenue decline this year.
"Maroun has an excellent track record of growing global businesses with significant experience in delivering results in the data & analytics, software, and technology-enabled services space," said Matti Shem Tov, Chief Executive Officer at Clarivate.
Mourad has led businesses in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and emerging markets since 1998. At Verisk Analytics, he was responsible for the product portfolio, services, and acquisitions for the Claims Solutions division. He holds a BA in political science and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley.
"I’m honored to join Clarivate and lead such a talented IP team at a pivotal time for the company," Mourad stated.
Clarivate’s Intellectual Property segment provides IP data, software, and expertise to companies, law firms, and organizations worldwide. The company offers solutions for various stages of the IP lifecycle, including IP management software, patent services, patent intelligence, brand IP solutions, and litigation intelligence.
In other recent news, Clarivate Plc reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2025 earnings, which drew attention from analysts. Despite the positive earnings report, Jefferies downgraded Clarivate from Buy to Hold, citing concerns over the timeline for management to unlock value through organic growth or divestitures. Meanwhile, Stifel maintained its Buy rating with a $7 price target, suggesting optimism about the company’s potential for a successful turnaround, although they emphasized the need for consistent performance in future quarters.
Additionally, Clarivate’s shareholders approved all proposals at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, achieving a quorum with 659,171,835 ordinary shares present. Key decisions included the election of directors, approval of executive compensation, and authorization to repurchase ordinary shares in open-market transactions. These developments reflect ongoing investor interest and activity within the company.
The mixed analyst ratings highlight differing perspectives on Clarivate’s future prospects, with Jefferies expressing caution and Stifel showing confidence. As these events unfold, investors will likely keep a close watch on Clarivate’s next steps and performance in the coming quarters.
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