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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 24, 2014)

Filed October 24, 2014For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on October 24, 2014, reporting its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The filing primarily served to disclose the company's performance and updated financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2014. Investors should note that the report includes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, with a clear reconciliation provided in the accompanying press release. The key takeaway for investors is the updated full-year earnings per share (EPS) guidance. Moody's provided a GAAP-based EPS range of $4.34 to $4.44, which includes a significant gain from the sale of its interest in ICRA Ltd. and a legacy tax benefit. Excluding these items, the non-GAAP EPS guidance is narrower, ranging from $3.95 to $4.05. Investors should pay close attention to the distinction between GAAP and non-GAAP figures when evaluating the company's core operational performance and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its third-quarter 2014 financial results via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The company updated its full-year 2014 Earnings Per Share (EPS) guidance.
  • 3Full-year GAAP EPS guidance is projected to be between $4.34 and $4.44.
  • 4Full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance, excluding certain items, is projected between $3.95 and $4.05.
  • 5The GAAP guidance includes a gain from the sale of ICRA Ltd. and a legacy tax benefit.
  • 6The press release detailing these results, dated October 24, 2014, is included as an exhibit.
  • 7The filing distinguishes between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, providing reconciliations.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily serves to announce Moody's Corporation's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, and to update the company's financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2014.

The GAAP EPS guidance of $4.34 to $4.44 includes a gain from the sale of ICRA Ltd. and a legacy tax benefit. The non-GAAP EPS guidance of $3.95 to $4.05 excludes these specific items, providing a view of the company's operational performance without these extraordinary impacts.

The detailed financial results and the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures are provided in the press release dated October 24, 2014, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing focuses solely on the announcement of financial results and updated guidance. It does not report on any new business developments, material changes to operations, or executive changes. The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.