FactSet Research Systems Inc. Files 8-K
Ticker: FDS · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 19, 2024 · CIK: 1013237
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Factset Research Systems Inc (FDS) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-filing, financials
TL;DR
FactSet dropped an 8-K on 9/17 covering financials and corporate changes.
AI Summary
FactSet Research Systems Inc. filed an 8-K on September 17, 2024, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also included amendments to its articles of incorporation or bylaws and financial statements and exhibits. The company is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing provides updates on FactSet's financial performance and corporate governance, which are crucial for investors to assess the company's current standing and future prospects.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine corporate disclosure and does not appear to contain any immediate negative news or significant changes.
Key Players & Entities
- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (company) — Registrant
- September 17, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 45 Glover Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06850 (address) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific financial information is being reported in this 8-K?
The filing indicates it covers 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition' but does not provide specific figures within the provided text.
Were there any amendments to FactSet's articles of incorporation or bylaws?
Yes, the filing explicitly lists 'Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws' as an item of information.
What is the primary business of FactSet Research Systems Inc. according to the filing?
The filing categorizes FactSet under 'SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC. [7370]'.
When was the report filed with the SEC?
The filing was conformed as of September 19, 2024.
What is FactSet's fiscal year end?
FactSet's fiscal year ends on August 31.
Filing Stats: 808 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 12.1 · Accepted 2024-09-19 06:54:48
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value FDS New York Stock Exchange L
Filing Documents
- fds-20240917.htm (8-K) — 31KB
- factsetamendedandrestatedb.htm (EX-3.2) — 293KB
- fdsq42024earningsrelease.htm (EX-99.1) — 364KB
- 0001013237-24-000119.txt ( ) — 933KB
- fds-20240917.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- fds-20240917_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 15KB
- fds-20240917_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 28KB
- fds-20240917_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
- fds-20240917_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On September 19, 2024, FactSet Research Systems Inc. ("FactSet" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its results for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Exhibit 99.1 to this Report contains certain financial measures that are considered non-GAAP financial measures as defined in the rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Exhibit 99.1 to this Report also contains the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as well as the reasons why the Company's management believes that presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding FactSet's results of operations and, to the extent material, a statement disclosing any other additional purposes for which the Company's management uses the non-GAAP financial measures.
03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year On September 17, 2024, FactSet's Board of Directors (the "Board") amended and restated the Company's Amended and Restated By-Laws (the "Bylaws") effective immediately to revise the ownership threshold for calling a special meeting of stockholders from 50% to 25%. The Bylaws now provide that stockholders of the Company holding at least 25% of FactSet's issued and outstanding capital stock have the ability to call a special meeting of stockholders of the Company, so long as certain requirements set forth in the Bylaws are satisfied. The foregoing description of the amended and restated Bylaws is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the amended and restated Bylaws, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 3.2 FactSet Research Systems Inc. Amended and Restated By-Laws 99.1 Press Release of FactSet Research Systems Inc., dated September 19, 2024, announcing its results for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2024 104 Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC. (Registrant) September 19, 2024 By: /s/ HELEN L. SHAN Helen L. Shan Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)