8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2008)

Filed February 7, 2008For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2008, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, but rather incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the actual earnings announcement. Investors should refer to this press release for specific revenue, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics for the periods presented. The 8-K serves as official notification of the release of this information to the market. This filing indicates that Moody's has publicly disclosed its 2007 year-end and Q4 financial performance. The key takeaway for investors is that the company has provided an update on its operational and financial condition, which would have been crucial for assessing the company's performance amidst the evolving economic climate of late 2007. Interested parties are directed to the referenced press release for the substantive details of these results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The 8-K filing incorporates the press release by reference, making it the primary source for detailed financial information.
  • 4The filing confirms the official disclosure of 2007 year-end and Q4 financial performance.
  • 5The report is filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 6Information furnished in this report, including the exhibit, is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and is not automatically incorporated into future filings unless specifically referenced.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Moody's Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2007, and to provide investors with access to this information through the incorporated press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 7, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial performance metrics.

The filing states that the information contained in this Current Report, including the exhibit, is being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. It also specifies that the information will not be incorporated by reference into future filings unless explicitly stated.

The most relevant items for this filing are Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), both of which direct investors to the press release announcing the company's financial results.