Summary
Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2004, to disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003. The primary purpose of this filing was to comply with Regulation FD and announce operational and financial performance. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it explicitly references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the actual results. Investors interested in the specific performance metrics, revenue, earnings, and other key financial data for Q4 2003 and the full year 2003 would need to consult this press release.
Key Highlights
- 1Moody's Corporation filed an 8-K on February 4, 2004, disclosing financial results.
- 2The disclosure covers the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2003.
- 3The filing is made under Regulation FD and related to Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
- 4Detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release, Exhibit 99.1.
- 5The company explicitly states that the information in this report is not considered 'filed' for certain securities law purposes.
- 6The report was signed by John J. Goggins, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, on February 4, 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Moody's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2003, in compliance with Regulation FD.
The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The company explicitly states that the information in this report on Form 8-K is not intended to be considered 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated into future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common disclaimer for Regulation FD disclosures.