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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 6, 2011)

Filed January 6, 2011For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on January 6, 2011, to announce updated full-year 2010 guidance. This filing primarily serves to furnish investors with revised financial expectations for the year ending December 31, 2010. While the specific details of the updated guidance are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the report emphasizes that these projections are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Investors should note that the company referenced forward-looking statements and safe harbor provisions, directing them to prior filings for a list of factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from the stated guidance. The information provided is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC purposes, meaning it won't automatically be incorporated into future filings unless specifically referenced. MCO is providing this updated outlook as of January 6, 2011, and disclaims any obligation to update these statements moving forward.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation issued an 8-K filing on January 6, 2011.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to provide updated full-year 2010 financial guidance.
  • 3The updated guidance is detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The company explicitly states that the guidance is based on assumptions involving risks and uncertainties.
  • 5Forward-looking statements are subject to safe harbor provisions, with risk factors referenced from prior filings (Q3 2010 earnings report).
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 7Moody's disclaims any duty to update or revise forward-looking statements.
  • 8The filing includes the signature of John J. Goggins, Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Moody's Corporation is to update investors with revised financial guidance for the full year 2010. This information is presented via an attached press release.

The specific details of Moody's updated full-year 2010 guidance are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Yes, Moody's Corporation explicitly states that the updated guidance is based on assumptions that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Potential factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are referenced from their prior Q3 2010 earnings report.

The information in this filing is furnished and generally not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC purposes (like Section 18 of the Exchange Act). It will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless Moody's specifically references it in those future filings.