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S&P Global Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 26, 2011)

Filed April 26, 2011For Securities:SPGI

Summary

This 8-K filing from The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (now S&P Global Inc.) on April 26, 2011, primarily serves to disclose their first-quarter 2011 earnings release. Investors should note that the information within this release, as incorporated by reference, discusses the company's financial performance and condition for the period ending March 31, 2011, and provides updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2011. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or narrative analysis but points to an attached exhibit (Exhibit 99) for these critical details. Investors seeking to understand the company's operational and financial standing at that time should refer to this earnings release for specific figures, trends, and management commentary regarding revenue, profitability, and future outlook. It's important for investors to understand that this furnished information is not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory liabilities but remains a key source of timely financial updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1The company (then The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.) released its Q1 2011 earnings on April 26, 2011.
  • 2The report covers financial results and condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
  • 3Updated guidance for the fiscal year 2011 was also provided in the earnings release.
  • 4The detailed earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01, including the earnings release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of material financial information to the public.
  • 7Investors need to review the referenced Exhibit 99 (Earnings Release) for substantive financial data and commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.'s earnings release for the first quarter of 2011, including updated guidance for the full year 2011. This ensures timely disclosure of material financial information to investors.

The detailed financial results and commentary for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, are located in the Earnings Release, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements. It primarily references and incorporates by reference the earnings release (Exhibit 99) which contains the summary financial information and discussion.

When information is furnished and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it means the company is generally not subject to the liabilities associated with that specific section for inaccuracies or omissions in that furnished information. However, it is still considered a significant disclosure of material information.