8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 15, 2019)

Filed February 15, 2019For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on February 15, 2019, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The report also provides an outlook for the company's performance in 2019. Investors should note that this filing primarily consists of a press release containing these results and forward-looking statements, and is furnished rather than formally filed, meaning it is not subject to the same liability provisions as a standard filing under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. While the specific financial figures are detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), the key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K serves as the official notification of MCO's latest operational and financial performance, including projections for the upcoming year. Investors are encouraged to review the full press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial health and strategic direction for 2019.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation (MCO) announced Q4 and Full Year 2018 financial results and provided a 2019 outlook via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing date was February 15, 2019, with the event date being February 14, 2019.
  • 3The primary content of the 8-K is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the financial results.
  • 4The report incorporates information under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), and 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5Information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Moody's Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2018, and to provide an outlook for 2019. It serves as a disclosure vehicle for this important information.

The detailed financial results and the 2019 outlook are provided in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures and commentary.

No, the information contained in this Current Report, including the press release, is being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that Section.

This filing primarily consists of a press release announcing results and an outlook. While it discusses financial condition and results of operations, it does not appear to contain newly filed audited financial statements as part of the main 8-K content, but rather refers to the press release for the reported figures.