Moody's Corporation Files 8-K with Bylaw Amendments

Ticker: MCO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 17, 2025 · CIK: 1059556

Moodys Corp /De/ 8-K Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyMoodys Corp /De/ (MCO)
Form Type8-K
Filed DateOct 17, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages4
Reading Time4 min
Key Dollar Amounts$0.01
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: corporate-governance, filing-update

Related Tickers: MCO

TL;DR

Moody's filed an 8-K on 10/14/25 for bylaw changes and other events.

AI Summary

On October 14, 2025, Moody's Corporation filed an 8-K report detailing amendments to its articles of incorporation and bylaws. The filing also includes information on other events and financial statements and exhibits. Moody's Corporation is incorporated in Delaware and has its fiscal year end on December 31.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates potential changes in Moody's corporate governance or operational structure, which could impact its regulatory compliance and business operations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing primarily concerns procedural amendments and does not appear to involve significant financial distress or major strategic shifts.

Key Players & Entities

  • MOODYS CORP /DE/ (company) — Registrant
  • October 14, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
  • Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
  • 1-14037 (identifier) — SEC File Number
  • 13-3998945 (identifier) — EIN

FAQ

What specific amendments were made to Moody's articles of incorporation or bylaws?

The filing indicates amendments were made, but the specific details of these changes are not provided in the summary text.

What are the 'Other Events' mentioned in the filing?

The filing mentions 'Other Events' as an item of information, but the specific nature of these events is not detailed in the provided text.

What is the significance of the 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' included in this filing?

These likely provide supporting documentation for the reported events or amendments, but their content is not specified.

When was Moody's Corporation incorporated?

Moody's Corporation is incorporated in Delaware, as stated in the filing.

What is Moody's fiscal year end?

Moody's fiscal year ends on December 31.

Filing Stats: 1,095 words · 4 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 15.8 · Accepted 2025-10-17 16:03:20

Key Financial Figures

  • $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share MCO New York Stock Exchange

Filing Documents

03 AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR 3

ITEM 5.03 AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR 3

01 OTHER EVENTS 3

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS 3

01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS 3

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS 3 SIGNATURES 4 EXHIBIT 3.1 2

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 October 14, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Moody's Corporation (the "Company") approved an amendment of the Company's Amended and Restated By-Laws (the "By-Laws") to update certain procedural and disclosure requirements for director nominations and/or other business proposals by stockholders for consideration at stockholder meetings under the advance notice provisions of the By-Laws. The amendments also make other administrative, modernizing, clarifying, and conforming changes. The amendments took effect upon approval by the Board and are summarized below. The advance notice provisions of the By-Laws were amended to: (1) revise and expand the timeframe for a stockholder to provide notice of director nominations and/or other business proposals, other than those submitted for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement and form of proxy ("Proxy Materials") pursuant to the proxy access provisions of the By-Laws or Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), to no later than the close of business on the ninetieth (90 th ) day nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred and twentieth (120 th ) day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting; (2) expand and clarify the information requirements applicable to any such notice of director nominations and/or other business proposals, including by requiring disclosure of plans or proposals that would be required to disclosed pursuant to Item 4 of Schedule 13D under the Exchange Act, performance fee arrangements relating to the Company's stock, ownership interests in certain other entities, and certain compensation and other monetary agreements; (3) address procedural and technical provisions applicable to such notices and to the conduct of meetings of stockholders; and (4) clarify the scope of certain provisions and add defined terms. Additionally, th

01, "Financial Statements and Exhibits"

Item 9.01, "Financial Statements and Exhibits" (d) Exhibits 3.1 Amended and Restated By-Laws of Moody's Corporation, effective October 14, 2025. 104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. 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: October 17, 2025 4

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