8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 30, 2020)

Filed April 30, 2020For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2020, to announce its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2020, and to provide its outlook for the full year 2020. The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial and operational performance information. This report serves as a key disclosure vehicle under Regulation FD for the company's latest performance metrics and strategic forward-looking statements. Investors should focus on the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial figures, including revenue, earnings per share, and any segment-specific performance. The 2020 outlook provided will be crucial for understanding management's expectations in light of the prevailing economic environment. The filing itself primarily points to the press release as the source of substantive information regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1MCO filed an 8-K on April 30, 2020, announcing Q1 2020 financial results and 2020 outlook.
  • 2The primary source of detailed financial information is the press release included as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The filing incorporates information under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 4The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5Future filings will not automatically incorporate this report unless specifically referenced.
  • 6Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for substantive details on financial performance and future guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Moody's Corporation's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and to share its financial outlook for the full year 2020, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The detailed financial results and the 2020 outlook are provided in the press release dated April 30, 2020, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information contained in this Current Report, including the exhibit, is being furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

The information in this Current Report will not be incorporated by reference into future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act unless it is specifically incorporated by reference in those future filings.