Summary
Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2015, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, and provide its outlook for the full year 2015. This report primarily serves to disseminate the company's earnings announcement, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K is for disclosure purposes and is not considered 'filed' for liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it incorporated by reference into future filings unless specifically stated. The key takeaway for investors is to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial performance and forward-looking statements of Moody's for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1Moody's Corporation (MCO) reported its first quarter 2015 financial results on May 1, 2015.
- 2The 8-K filing includes a press release announcing the Q1 2015 results and the company's 2015 outlook.
- 3The report is filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
- 4The information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed press release with the financial performance and outlook.
- 6The filing is primarily a mechanism to make the Q1 earnings announcement publicly available and compliant with Regulation FD.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Moody's Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, and to provide the company's financial outlook for the full year 2015, as detailed in the attached press release.
The specific financial details for the first quarter of 2015 are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
No, the information furnished in this Current Report, including the press release, is being furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into future filings unless specifically referenced.
The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific outlook. Investors would need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this filing for details on Moody's financial outlook for 2015.