10-KPeriod: FY2007

S&P Global Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2007

Filed February 29, 2008For Securities:SPGI

Summary

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) filed its 2007 10-K on February 28, 2008, reporting on its performance and financial condition for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2007. The filing indicates that S&P Global was a large accelerated filer as of the reporting period, with a significant market capitalization of over $23 billion as of June 30, 2007, underscoring its established position in the market. The report primarily incorporates information by reference from its Annual Report to Shareholders and its definitive proxy statement, suggesting a robust disclosure process for investors.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$6.77B
Cost of Revenue$2.53B
Gross Profit$4.24B
SG&A Expenses$2.42B
Operating Expenses$5.11B
Operating Income$1.68B
Interest Expense$40.58M
Net Income$1.01B
EPS (Basic)$3.01
EPS (Diluted)$2.94
Shares Outstanding (Basic)336.21M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)344.79M

Key Highlights

  • 1S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) was classified as a large accelerated filer, indicating its substantial size and reporting compliance.
  • 2The company's market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $23.07 billion as of June 30, 2007, signifying a large market capitalization.
  • 3As of February 15, 2008, S&P Global had 322,785,554 shares of common stock outstanding.
  • 4The filing structure relies heavily on incorporating information by reference from the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2007, and the definitive proxy statement for the April 30, 2008, shareholder meeting.
  • 5Key sections like Business, Risk Factors, Financial Data, Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), and Consolidated Financial Statements are referenced, providing a comprehensive overview for investors.
  • 6The report confirms S&P Global is not a shell company.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 10-K filing primarily serves as an index and reference to other documents. A detailed assessment of financial health would require reviewing the incorporated Annual Report to Shareholders and the MD&A section for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, which are not directly provided in this excerpt.

The excerpt lists 'Business' as Part I, Item 1, indicating that details about the company's business segments and operations would be found within the referenced Annual Report to Shareholders or the full Form 10-K.

Risk factors are detailed in Part I, Item 1a. Investors would need to consult the full filing or the referenced Annual Report to Shareholders to understand the specific risks identified by the company for the 2007 fiscal year.

Information regarding directors, executive officers, and executive compensation is located in Part III of the filing, specifically items 10 and 11. This information is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement.