8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 28, 2021)

Filed July 28, 2021For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2021, primarily to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, and to provide an updated outlook for the full year 2021. While the filing itself doesn't contain the detailed financial numbers, it directs investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. This is a standard practice for companies to disseminate significant financial updates to the market in a timely manner. Investors should review the accompanying press release for specific details regarding revenue, earnings per share, segment performance (e.g., Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics), and any changes to the company's financial guidance for the remainder of 2021. The filing also clarifies that the information furnished is not considered "filed" for purposes of certain sections of the Exchange Act, a common disclosure to manage legal liability.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation announced its Q2 2021 financial results and updated 2021 outlook on July 28, 2021.
  • 2The detailed financial results and outlook are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The filing incorporates information from Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) into Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 4Specific financial performance metrics for the quarter (e.g., revenue, EPS) are not detailed within the 8-K text but are available in the referenced press release.
  • 5The company provided updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2021.
  • 6The filing includes standard legal disclaimers regarding the furnished, rather than filed, nature of the information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and the updated 2021 outlook are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The filing states that the information is 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means the company is providing the information but is not subjecting it to the same level of liability as if it were formally 'filed' with the SEC under that specific section.

Yes, the 8-K filing announces that Moody's provided an updated outlook for the full year 2021. The specifics of this revised guidance are available in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1.

Based on Moody's usual reporting structure, the results in the press release likely discuss performance across its key segments, which are typically Moody's Investors Service (MIS) for credit ratings and Moody's Analytics (MA) for financial data, research, and related services.