Moodys Corp /De/ 10-K Filing

Ticker: MCO · Form: 10-K · Filed: Feb 14, 2025 · CIK: 1059556

Moodys Corp /De/ 10-K Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyMoodys Corp /De/ (MCO)
Form Type10-K
Filed DateFeb 14, 2025
Pages14
Reading Time17 min
Key Dollar Amounts$0.01, $1 billion, $75.8
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

FAQ

What type of filing is this?

This is a 10-K filing submitted by Moodys Corp /De/ (ticker: MCO) to the SEC on Feb 14, 2025.

What are the key financial figures in this filing?

Key dollar amounts include: $0.01 (ICH REGISTERED Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share MCO New York Stock Exchange); $1 billion (o privately place CP up to a maximum of $1 billion for which the maturity may not exceed 3); $75.8 (f market stress. MIS by the Numbers $75.8+ trillion 4,800+ 3,300+ Total Rated).

How long is this filing?

Moodys Corp /De/'s 10-K filing is 14 pages with approximately 4,324 words. Estimated reading time is 17 minutes.

Where can I view the full 10-K filing?

The complete filing is available on SEC EDGAR. You can also read the AI-decoded analysis with risk assessment and key highlights on ReadTheFiling.

Filing Stats: 4,324 words · 17 min read · ~14 pages · Grade level 18.6 · Accepted 2025-02-14 16:20:12

Key Financial Figures

  • $0.01 — ICH REGISTERED Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share MCO New York Stock Exchange
  • $1 billion — o privately place CP up to a maximum of $1 billion for which the maturity may not exceed 3
  • $75.8 — f market stress. MIS by the Numbers $75.8+ trillion 4,800+ 3,300+ Total Rated

Filing Documents

BUSINESS

Item 1. BUSINESS 10 Background 10 The Company 10 Sustainability 14 Human Capital 15 Climate 16 Moody's Strategy 17 Prospects for Growth 18 Competition 19 Regulation 20 Intellectual Property 20 Available Information 21 Executive Officers of the Registrant 21

RISK FACTORS

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS 23

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 33 Item 1C. CYBERSECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 34

PROPERTIES

Item 2. PROPERTIES 35

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 35

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 35 PART II.

MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 35 Moody's Purchases of Equity Securities 36 Common Stock Information 36 Equity Compensation Plan Information 36 Performance Graph 37

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 38 The Company 38 Critical Accounting Estimates 38 Reportable Segments 41 Results of Operations 42 Market Risk 56 Liquidity and Capital Resources 57 Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements 61 Contingencies 61

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements 61

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 63 2 MOODY'S 2024 10-K Table of Contents Page

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 63

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 117

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 117

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 117

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

Item 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS 117 PART III.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 117

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 117

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 117

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 118

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 118 PART IV.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 118 INDEX TO EXHIBITS 118

FORM 10-K SUMMARY

Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY 121

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES 122 MOODY'S 2024 10-K 3 Table of Contents GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS The following terms, abbreviations and acronyms are used to identify frequently used terms in this report: TERM DEFINITION Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization Expense Amortization expense relating to definite-lived intangible assets acquired by the Company from all business combination transactions Adjusted Diluted EPS Diluted EPS excluding the impact of certain items as detailed in the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" Adjusted Net Income Net Income excluding the impact of certain items as detailed in the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" Adjusted Operating Income Operating income excluding the impact of certain items as detailed in the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" Adjusted Operating Margin Adjusted Operating Income divided by revenue AI Artificial Intelligence Americas Represents countries within North and South America, excluding the U.S. AOCI(L) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss); a separate component of shareholders' equity ARR Annualized Recurring Revenue; a supplemental performance metric to provide additional insight on the estimated value of MA's recurring revenue contracts at a given point in time, excluding the impact of FX and contracts related to acquisitions ASC The FASB Accounting Standards Codification; the sole source of authoritative GAAP as of July 1, 2009 except for rules and interpretive releases of the SEC, which are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants Asia-Pacific Represents Australia and countries in Asia including but not limited to: China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand ASU The FASB Accounting Standards Update to the ASC. Provides background information for accounting guidance and the bases for conclusions on the changes in the ASC. ASUs are not considered authoritative until

BUSINESS

ITEM 1. BUSINESS Background As used in this report, except where the context indicates otherwise, the terms "Moody's" or the "Company" refer to Moody's Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. The Company's executive offices are located at 7 World Trade Center at 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 and its telephone number is (212) 553-0300. THE COMPANY Company Overview In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody's data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce of approximately 16,000 across more than 40 countries, Moody's gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive. Moody's is helping customers accelerate value creation in an era of exponential risk. Moody's We provide tools that enable Banks, Insurers, Investors, Corporations and Governments to... What do we do? Issue, Originate, Select, Underwrite Identify, Measure, Monitor & Manage Risk Verify, Comply, Plan & Report Leveraging an unrivaled set of data, analytics, & domain expertise across... How do we do this? Credit Companies

Properties

Properties Securities People Economies ESG Climate Moody's has two reportable segments: MA and MIS. Moody's Analytics Moody's Investors Service MA provides data, intelligence and analytical tools to help business and financial leaders make confident decisions. For more than 115 years, MIS has been a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis helping businesses, governments, and other entities around the globe. Financial information and operating results of these segments, including revenue, expenses and Adjusted Operating Income, are included in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements of this annual report and are herein incorporated by reference. 10 MOODY'S 2024 10-K Table of Contents Moody's Analytics Overview MA empowers financial services, corporate and public sector customers to anticipate risks, adapt and thrive in a new era of exponential risk. MA's combined data, analytics and cloud-based software tools deliver integrated solutions that help customers to start business relationships, monitor and manage risk, and comply and report based on global laws, rules and regulations. MA is comprised of: i) a premier fixed income and economic research business (Research & Insights); ii) a data business powered by the world's largest database on companies and credit (Data & Information); and iii) three cloud-based subscription businesses serving banking, insurance and KYC workflows (Decision Solutions). MA creates a holistic view on risk provided by our vast set of proprietary data, analytics, and domain expertise across a range of areas, including credit, companies, properties, securities, people, economies, ESG, climate and more. MA's integrated and technology-enabled solutions provide unique capabilities and insights that are embedded in customer workflows. MOODY'S 2024 10-K 11 Table of Contents MA by the Numbers 14,800+ 6,700+ 800+ MA Customers Corporates and Professional Services Real Estate Entities 165+

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