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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2011)

Filed April 27, 2011For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation filed an 8-K report on April 27, 2011, primarily to disclose its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. The filing indicates that the company released a press release on the same date containing these results. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of certain SEC regulations, meaning it's not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. This report serves as an official notification of Moody's performance during the first quarter of 2011. While the specific financial figures are detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K acts as the formal conduit for that information to the public and the SEC. Investors looking for detailed performance metrics, revenue breakdowns, and earnings per share for the period will need to refer to the press release itself.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, via an 8-K filing on April 27, 2011.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing was to disseminate the Q1 2011 earnings announcement.
  • 3A press release containing the detailed financial results is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.
  • 4The information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The furnished information will not be incorporated by reference into future SEC filings unless specifically stated.
  • 6The filing includes standard corporate information such as the company's incorporation jurisdiction and principal executive offices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Moody's Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. It serves as notification to investors and the market that the company has released its earnings for the period.

The detailed financial results are provided in a press release dated April 27, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You would need to access that exhibit for specific revenue, earnings, and other financial performance data.

No, this particular 8-K filing is focused solely on the disclosure of quarterly financial results. It does not appear to report on other material events, such as significant legal proceedings or changes in corporate governance, which would typically be reported under different Item numbers of Form 8-K.

The distinction is important for regulatory purposes. Information 'furnished' under Item 2.02 and 7.01 is generally for disclosure purposes and does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as information 'filed' with the SEC. It also means this information won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless the company explicitly states so.