01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 31, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
MSCI Inc. filed a Form 8-K on March 31, 2026 under Item 5.02 to disclose a leadership change in its finance function.
C. Jack Read, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, informed the Company on March 27, 2026 of his intention to resign to pursue another opportunity. He will continue in his current role and as the Company's principal accounting officer until August 9, 2026.
The filing states that Mr. Read's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on matters relating to its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices. The Company has initiated a process to identify a successor to serve as Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
For investors, the filing is a routine executive transition notice with no financial results or other quantitative information. The key points are the defined transition window through August 9, 2026 and the Company's stated search for a replacement, along with the explicit statement that no disagreement contributed to the departure.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- C. Jack Read, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, notified MSCI Inc. on March 27, 2026 of his intention to resign.
- Mr. Read will continue in his current role and as principal accounting officer until August 9, 2026.
- Mr. Read's resignation was stated to be to pursue another opportunity.
- The filing states the resignation was not the result of any disagreement on financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.
- MSCI has initiated a process to identify a successor as Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
- The filing contains no financial results or quantitative financial information.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leaving MSCI and what roles do they hold?
C. Jack Read, the Company's Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, is resigning. He also serves as the Company's principal accounting officer.
When will the departure take effect?
Mr. Read will continue in his existing role and as principal accounting officer until August 9, 2026.
Why is Mr. Read resigning?
The filing says he is resigning to pursue another opportunity. It also states the decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.
Is MSCI looking for a replacement?
Yes. The Company has initiated a process to identify a successor to serve as Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
Does this filing report any financial results?
No. The filing covers only the executive transition under Item 5.02 and does not include financial results or other quantitative financial information.
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