8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2017)

Filed November 3, 2017For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2017, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, and to provide an updated outlook for the full year 2017. The filing primarily consists of a press release detailing these results and forward-looking statements. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes, meaning it won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly referenced. The key takeaway for investors is that Moody's released its quarterly performance and updated its full-year guidance. While the specific financial figures are detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K serves as the official notification mechanism for this information under Regulation FD. Investors interested in the detailed financial performance, revenue drivers, and profit margins for the quarter, as well as any changes to the company's 2017 financial projections, should refer to the attached press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced Q3 2017 financial results and updated 2017 outlook via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The primary content of the 8-K is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial information.
  • 3The filing addresses Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 4Information provided is furnished, not 'filed', and is not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.
  • 5This report serves as an official disclosure of Moody's quarterly performance and future expectations.
  • 6Investors need to consult the accompanying press release for specific financial data and guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is for Moody's Corporation to officially announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, and to provide an updated financial outlook for the full year 2017. It includes a press release detailing these financial updates.

The specific financial results and outlook for Q3 2017 are detailed in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the actual numbers, revenue breakdown, and guidance.

No, the information contained in this Current Report, including the press release, is being furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically subject Moody's to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) requires that material non-public information be disclosed to all investors simultaneously. By filing this 8-K and including the press release, Moody's is making its Q3 2017 results and 2017 outlook public in a manner that complies with Regulation FD.