8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FD

MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2004)

Filed October 27, 2004For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2004, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The filing incorporates by reference a press release that contains the detailed financial announcements. This report serves to inform investors about the company's performance during the specified period and is made pursuant to Regulation FD, ensuring broad dissemination of material information. Investors should review the press release, incorporated as Exhibit 99.1, for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for the quarter. This 8-K filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for material events and is crucial for understanding Moody's operational and financial standing at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation filed an 8-K report on October 27, 2004.
  • 2The report announces the company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is incorporated as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The company does not intend for the information to be considered 'filed' for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but rather as a disclosure mechanism.
  • 6The report aims to provide timely and broad dissemination of financial performance to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and disclose Moody's Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, to the public and investors.

The detailed financial results are provided in a press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

This specific filing only reports historical financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. For any forward-looking statements or guidance, investors would need to refer to the content of the press release itself.

The disclosure under Regulation FD ensures that any material non-public information about Moody's financial results is simultaneously provided to all investors, preventing unfair advantages and promoting market transparency.