Summary
This Form 8-K filing by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (which would later become S&P Global Inc. after a name change) on April 27, 2004, primarily serves to disclose its earnings release for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The filing indicates that the company held an earnings call or issued a press release on this date, providing details on its operational results and financial condition for the specified period. Investors should note that this report itself does not contain the financial details but rather references an attached exhibit (Exhibit 99) which is the actual earnings release. To understand the company's performance during Q1 2004, one would need to consult that earnings release for specifics on revenue, profit, segment performance, and forward-looking statements made by management at that time.
Key Highlights
- 1The filing is an 8-K Current Report filed by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. on April 27, 2004.
- 2The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose the company's earnings release for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.
- 3The earnings release contains a discussion of the company's results of operations and financial condition for Q1 2004.
- 4This report is furnished pursuant to Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 12 of Form 8-K.
- 5Exhibit 99 contains the actual Earnings Release dated April 27, 2004.
- 6The company's principal executive offices are located in New York.
- 7Kenneth M. Vittor, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, signed the report on behalf of the company.