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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 1, 2007)

Filed August 1, 2007For Securities:MCO

Summary

This 8-K filing by Moody's Corporation (MCO) on August 1, 2007, primarily serves to announce key financial and shareholder-related actions. The company reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. This report also disclosed an increase in the authorization for its stock repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend, signaling a commitment to returning value to shareholders. Investors should note that this filing is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain SEC provisions, meaning it doesn't automatically incorporate into future filings unless specifically referenced. The core information investors can glean relates to the company's recent performance and its capital allocation strategies, including buybacks and dividends.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.
  • 2The company issued a press release on August 1, 2007, detailing these results.
  • 3Moody's authorized an increase in its stock repurchase program capacity.
  • 4A quarterly dividend was declared for shareholders.
  • 5The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 8.01 (Other Events).
  • 6Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the press releases detailing the financial results and shareholder actions, respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing announces Moody's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Specific details would be found in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Moody's has authorized an increased capacity for its stock repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend. These details are outlined in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.2.

No, the information in this Current Report is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

The detailed information is available in the press releases attached as Exhibit 99.1 (financial results for Q2 2007) and Exhibit 99.2 (share repurchase program and dividend declaration) to this 8-K filing.