10-KPeriod: FY2002

S&P Global Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2002

Filed March 13, 2003For Securities:SPGI

Summary

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) filed its 2002 annual report on March 13, 2003, indicating it is an accelerated filer. The company's market capitalization as of February 15, 2003, stood at an impressive $10.5 billion, with over 191 million shares of common stock outstanding. This filing provides a comprehensive overview of the company's business, properties, legal proceedings, and market performance for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2002. Investors can find key financial information and operational insights within the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Consolidated Financial Statements." The report also details corporate governance, executive compensation, and security ownership, offering a transparent view into the company's structure and performance during this period. Key sections for deeper analysis include market risk and selected financial data, which are incorporated by reference into the Annual Report to Shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) reported a market capitalization of $10.5 billion as of February 15, 2003.
  • 2The company had 191,693,589 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 15, 2003.
  • 3SPGI is classified as an 'accelerated filer,' suggesting a certain level of financial maturity and reporting regularity.
  • 4The 10-K filing references the Annual Report to Shareholders for detailed financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
  • 5Information on executive officers, directors, executive compensation, and security ownership is available, providing insights into corporate governance.
  • 6The filing includes sections on legal proceedings and market risk, offering a more complete picture of potential risks and liabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 10-K filing from March 2003 primarily serves as a regulatory document referencing the company's Annual Report to Shareholders for detailed financial results for the year ended December 31, 2002. To assess financial health, investors should consult the incorporated "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the "Consolidated Financial Statements" sections within the Annual Report, which are referenced in Part II of this 10-K.

Being an 'accelerated filer' means S&P Global Inc. meets certain criteria regarding its public float, annual revenue, and filing history, as defined by the SEC. This classification typically indicates a larger, more established company with a significant market presence, and it implies that the company is subject to more frequent and stringent SEC reporting requirements, such as filing quarterly reports (10-Q) and annual reports (10-K) on time.

Detailed financial performance data and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2002, are primarily located in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the "Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" sections. These sections are incorporated by reference from S&P Global Inc.'s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2002, as indicated in Part II of this 10-K filing.

Information regarding legal proceedings is available in Item 3 of this 10-K filing. For a broader discussion of risks, including market risk, investors should refer to Item 7A ('Market Risk') and potentially the risk factors discussed within the "Management's Discussion and Analysis" section of the referenced Annual Report to Shareholders.