Moody's Corp Announces Executive and Board Changes
Ticker: MCO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 21, 2025 · CIK: 1059556
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Moodys Corp /De/ (MCO) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-changes, board-changes, governance
Related Tickers: MCO
TL;DR
MCO shakes up exec team and board, effective Aug 19.
AI Summary
On August 19, 2025, Moody's Corporation (MCO) announced changes in its executive leadership and board of directors. The company elected new directors and appointed new officers, alongside adjustments to its compensatory arrangements for certain executives. These changes are effective as of August 19, 2025.
Why It Matters
Changes in executive leadership and board composition can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Executive and board changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and leadership stability.
Key Players & Entities
- MOODYS CORP /DE/ (company) — Registrant
- August 19, 2025 (date) — Effective date of changes
- Delaware (location) — State of Incorporation
- 7 WORLD TRADE CENTER (location) — Business Address
FAQ
What specific roles have been affected by these executive and board changes?
The filing indicates changes related to the 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers,' but does not specify the exact roles affected in this summary.
Are there any new directors elected to the board?
Yes, the filing explicitly mentions the 'Election of Directors' as an item of report.
What is the effective date of these reported changes?
The earliest event reported is dated August 19, 2025, and this is also the date as of which the changes are effective.
Does this filing detail changes to executive compensation plans?
Yes, the filing covers 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers' as one of the reported items.
What is Moody's Corporation's standard industrial classification?
Moody's Corporation's Standard Industrial Classification is 7320, which falls under SERVICES-CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, COLLECTION AGENCIES.
Filing Stats: 467 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 13.8 · Accepted 2025-08-21 16:30:53
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share MCO New York Stock Exchan
Filing Documents
- d926227d8k.htm (8-K) — 28KB
- 0001193125-25-185346.txt ( ) — 176KB
- mco-20250819.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- mco-20250819_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 13KB
- mco-20250819_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- mco-20250819_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 14KB
- d926227d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 7KB
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS 3
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 4 2 Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) Resignation of President of Moody's Analytics, Inc. On August 19, 2025, Stephen Tulenko, the President of Moody's Analytics, notified Moody's Corporation (the "Company"), that he is resigning as an officer and employee of the Company effective September 2, 2025 or such earlier date as determined by the Chief Executive Officer. 3
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. MOODY'S CORPORATION By: /s/ Elizabeth M. McCarroll Elizabeth M. McCarroll Managing Director – Corporate Governance, Securities and Corporate Secretary Date: August 21, 2025 4