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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 25, 2013)

Filed October 25, 2013For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on October 25, 2013, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. The filing primarily references a press release containing these results, which includes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. A key takeaway for investors is the updated full-year 2013 earnings per share (EPS) guidance. The company revised its non-GAAP EPS guidance for fiscal year 2013 to be between $3.51 and $3.57, excluding the impact of a litigation settlement charge. On a GAAP basis, including this $0.14 per share charge, the EPS guidance is now $3.37 to $3.43. Investors should note that the non-GAAP figures are provided for additional context and are not a substitute for GAAP reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its third-quarter 2013 financial results on October 25, 2013.
  • 2The company updated its full-year 2013 EPS guidance on both GAAP and non-GAAP bases.
  • 3Revised full-year 2013 non-GAAP EPS guidance is set between $3.51 and $3.57.
  • 4Full-year 2013 GAAP EPS guidance, including a litigation settlement charge, is revised to $3.37 to $3.43.
  • 5A litigation settlement charge of $0.14 per share impacted the GAAP EPS.
  • 6The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the quarterly results and guidance.
  • 7Information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves to announce Moody's Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, and to update the company's full-year earnings per share guidance.

For the full fiscal year 2013, Moody's updated its non-GAAP EPS guidance to a range of $3.51 to $3.57. On a GAAP basis, which includes a $0.14 per share litigation settlement charge, the EPS guidance is between $3.37 and $3.43.

Moody's provides non-GAAP EPS figures to offer investors an alternative view of the company's performance, excluding certain items like litigation settlement charges, which can provide a clearer picture of ongoing operational results. However, GAAP EPS remains the primary measure, and non-GAAP figures should be considered alongside it.

The litigation settlement charge of $0.14 per share is a one-time or non-recurring item that negatively impacted the company's GAAP earnings for the quarter and has been factored into the updated GAAP EPS guidance. It is excluded from the non-GAAP guidance to show operational performance.