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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 5, 2016)

Filed February 5, 2016For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2016, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release detailing these results and the company's outlook for 2016. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial figures, performance drivers, and forward-looking statements. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, its purpose is to officially disseminate this information to the market. The key takeaway for investors is that MCO has released its year-end 2015 performance and its guidance for 2016, which would typically include metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and segment performance, along with management's expectations for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Highlights

  • 1MCO announced its Q4 and full-year 2015 financial results and 2016 outlook on February 5, 2016.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial information.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific performance metrics and forward-looking guidance.
  • 4The filing officially disseminates the company's year-end financial performance and future expectations.
  • 5This report does not contain the actual financial statements but refers to an external press release.
  • 6The information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Moody's Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015, and to provide its outlook for the fiscal year 2016. It serves to make this information available to investors and the market by incorporating a press release containing these details.

The detailed financial results and the 2016 outlook are provided in the press release issued by Moody's Corporation on February 5, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for specific financial figures and forward-looking statements.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It references and incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) where the results and outlook are discussed. You would need to review the referenced press release for the specific financial data.

The information contained in this 8-K, specifically under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means Moody's is generally not subject to the liabilities under that section for this information, and it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings unless specifically stated.