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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 16, 2005)

Filed February 16, 2005For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on February 16, 2005, reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. Crucially for investors, the report also announces significant corporate actions. The Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split, which will increase the number of outstanding shares and potentially make the stock more accessible. Additionally, the company approved an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend, signaling confidence in its financial performance and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its Q4 and full-year 2004 financial results on February 16, 2005.
  • 2Detailed financial results for the period are available in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The company declared a two-for-one (2-for-1) stock split.
  • 4The Board of Directors approved an increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference press releases containing financial results and corporate actions.
  • 6The report is furnished under Items 2.02, 7.01, and 8.01 of Form 8-K.
  • 7The information provided is not intended to be considered 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004, are detailed in the press release filed by Moody's Corporation as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

A two-for-one stock split means that for every share of Moody's common stock you owned prior to the split, you will now own two shares. This typically does not change the overall value of your investment immediately, but it increases the number of shares outstanding and can make the stock price per share lower, potentially increasing liquidity and accessibility for investors.

An increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend generally indicates that the company is performing well financially and has confidence in its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to support a higher dividend payout. It suggests a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

No, the company states that the information contained in this report on Form 8-K is not intended to be considered filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common disclosure for information furnished under Item 2.02.