10-KPeriod: FY2009

S&P Global Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2009

Filed February 24, 2010For Securities:SPGI

Summary

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) filed its 2009 10-K on February 23, 2010, indicating it was a large accelerated filer with a significant market capitalization of over $9.4 billion as of June 30, 2009. The filing primarily incorporates information by reference from its 2009 Annual Report to Shareholders and its 2010 proxy statement, covering various aspects of the company's business, financial condition, and governance. Investors reviewing this filing will find details on the company's business operations, risk factors, properties, legal proceedings, and executive officers. The report also includes information on the market for its common stock, selected financial data, and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations. Key areas for investor focus include the company's financial performance in 2009, its strategies for navigating the economic environment, and its future outlook as presented by management.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$5.87B
Cost of Revenue$2.34B
Gross Profit$3.53B
SG&A Expenses$2.11B
Operating Expenses$4.61B
Operating Income$1.26B
Interest Expense$77.00M
Net Income$731.00M
EPS (Basic)$2.34
EPS (Diluted)$2.33
Shares Outstanding (Basic)312.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)313.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) qualified as a large accelerated filer as of the 2009 fiscal year.
  • 2The company's market value of non-affiliate held stock was substantial at over $9.4 billion as of June 30, 2009.
  • 3The filing incorporates extensive information by reference from the 2009 Annual Report to Shareholders and the 2010 proxy statement.
  • 4Key sections of the 10-K cover business overview, risk factors, market for common stock, selected financial data, and management's discussion and analysis.
  • 5The report details the number of outstanding common shares as of February 12, 2010, which stood at 315,689,313.
  • 6Information regarding executive officers, directors, and executive compensation is available through incorporated documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the provided excerpt does not detail the specific business segments, the filing incorporates information by reference from the company's 2009 Annual Report to Shareholders. Investors should refer to that document, as well as Part I, Item 1 of this 10-K, for a comprehensive description of SPGI's business operations.

The specific financial results for 2009 are not detailed in this excerpt. However, Part II, Item 6 (Selected Financial Data) and Item 7 (Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) of the full 10-K filing will provide this critical information. Investors should examine these sections to understand the company's performance.

The risk factors for S&P Global are detailed in Part I, Item 1a of the 10-K. This section is crucial for investors to understand potential challenges and uncertainties that could impact the company's future performance, although the specific risks are not listed in this excerpt.

Details regarding executive officers, directors, executive compensation, security ownership, and related party transactions are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K, primarily from the company's definitive proxy statement filed on March 19, 2010.