8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2011)

Filed February 3, 2011For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. The filing itself does not contain detailed financial figures but rather incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides these results. Investors should refer to this press release for specific performance metrics, revenue figures, and profitability details for the period. This report serves as a formal notification of the release of MCO's earnings for the aforementioned periods. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, it signals that crucial financial information has been made public, allowing investors to assess the company's performance and make informed decisions. The content is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, a common distinction in such filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its Q4 and Full Year 2010 financial results on February 3, 2011.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to disclose these earnings results.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data.
  • 5The filing serves as a notification of the earnings release under Regulation FD.
  • 6The information is furnished and not formally 'filed' for certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act.
  • 7No new material agreements or significant corporate events outside of the earnings announcement are detailed in the 8-K itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disclose Moody's Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Instead, they are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release from Moody's Corporation dated February 3, 2011, announcing these results. Investors should consult this press release for specific figures.

No, the information contained in this Current Report, including the press release, is being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. It also generally will not be incorporated by reference into future filings unless specifically stated.

The 'Event date' (February 2, 2011) is likely the date the earnings announcement was approved or finalized internally, while the 'Filed' date (February 3, 2011) is the date the company officially submitted the report to the SEC, coinciding with the public release of the earnings information.