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S&P Global Inc. 8-K Report (Oct 23, 2003)

Filed October 23, 2003For Securities:SPGI

Summary

This Current Report (Form 8-K) filed by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (which is the predecessor entity to S&P Global Inc.) on October 23, 2003, primarily announces the issuance of an earnings release for the quarter ending September 30, 2003. The report itself does not contain detailed financial results but directs investors to the accompanying exhibit, the Earnings Release, for a discussion of the company's operational results and financial condition for the period. Investors should refer to the referenced Earnings Release for specific financial performance details. This filing serves as notification of the availability of that information, which covers the company's performance in the third quarter of 2003. The report is signed by Kenneth M. Vittor, Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Key Highlights

  • 1The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (now S&P Global Inc.) filed an 8-K report on October 23, 2003.
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to disclose the issuance of an earnings release.
  • 3The earnings release covers the company's financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2003.
  • 4Investors are directed to the earnings release (Exhibit 99) for detailed operational and financial condition information.
  • 5The filing indicates that the earnings release was issued on October 23, 2003.
  • 6The report is furnished under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure/Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 12 of Form 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disclose that The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (predecessor to S&P Global Inc.) has issued an earnings release detailing its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ending September 30, 2003.

The detailed financial results and discussion for the quarter ending September 30, 2003, are contained within the 'Earnings Release' dated October 23, 2003, which is provided as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K report itself does not contain specific financial figures. It serves as a notification that an earnings release has been issued, and investors should consult that separate document for the detailed financial performance and condition of the company for the third quarter of 2003.

Yes, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. was the former name of the company that is now known as S&P Global Inc. This filing from 2003 pertains to the company's historical operations under its previous name.