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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Jul 28, 2004)

Filed July 28, 2004For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K report on July 28, 2004, to disclose its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. This filing primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, providing investors with timely and equal access to material information. The press release containing the detailed financial results is incorporated by reference into the report. Investors should note that this 8-K does not represent a filing of new financial information but rather a public disclosure of already announced quarterly results. The company explicitly states that the information is not intended to be considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into future filings, emphasizing its role as a compliance document for Regulation FD.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release included as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing is made under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 12 (Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 4The report serves to ensure broad public dissemination of material information.
  • 5The company explicitly states the information is not intended to be 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing date and event date are both July 28, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Moody's Corporation's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, in compliance with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors have access to the information simultaneously.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release that is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference into the report.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a formal disclosure of financial results that were already announced. The company states that it does not intend for the information to be considered 'filed' or incorporated into future filings, indicating it's a compliance document for dissemination.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) means that when Moody's Corporation releases material non-public information to certain individuals (like analysts or institutional investors), it must also make that information available to the general public. This filing ensures that the quarterly results are broadly disseminated.