Morningstar Announces Board Changes and Executive Compensation Updates
Ticker: MORN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 10, 2024 · CIK: 1289419
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $450,000, $275,000, $825,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, executive-compensation, board-of-directors
TL;DR
Morningstar's 8-K: New directors elected, exec comp plans updated. Board shakeup incoming?
AI Summary
On December 6, 2024, Morningstar, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing changes in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. The filing includes the election of new directors and updates to the compensatory plans for certain officers, effective as of the report date.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns routine corporate governance and executive compensation matters, with no immediate financial distress or significant operational changes indicated.
Key Players & Entities
- Morningstar, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- December 6, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Illinois (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 22 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (address) — Principal executive offices
- (312) 696-6000 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
FAQ
Who are the newly elected directors at Morningstar, Inc.?
The filing indicates the election of new directors but does not name them in the provided excerpt.
What specific changes were made to executive compensation arrangements?
The filing states that there are updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, but the specific details are not included in this excerpt.
What is the effective date of these board and compensation changes?
The earliest event reported is dated December 6, 2024, which is also the date as of which the report is filed.
What is Morningstar, Inc.'s standard industrial classification?
Morningstar, Inc.'s standard industrial classification is 'INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282]'.
Where are Morningstar, Inc.'s principal executive offices located?
Morningstar, Inc.'s principal executive offices are located at 22 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
Filing Stats: 853 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 11.1 · Accepted 2024-12-10 17:00:41
Key Financial Figures
- $450,000 — t will receive an annual base salary of $450,000 and is eligible to receive an annual ca
- $275,000 — cted stock units with a target value of $275,000 and an annual grant of market stock uni
- $825,000 — rket stock units with a target value of $825,000, in each case to be granted consistent
Filing Documents
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- tm2430590d1_ex10-1.htm (EX-10.1) — 21KB
- tm2430590d1_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 10KB
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- tm2430590d1_ex99-1img003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 41KB
- 0001104659-24-127251.txt ( ) — 323KB
- morn-20241206.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- morn-20241206_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- morn-20241206_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm2430590d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Agreements of Certain Officers On December 10, 2024, Morningstar, Inc. ("Morningstar" or the "Company") announced that Michael Holt, 45, has been appointed chief financial officer (principal financial officer) effective January 1, 2025. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report") and is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Holt has served as Morningstar's chief strategy officer since 2018 and, in 2023, also became president of the Company's Research and Investments group. He joined Morningstar in 2008 and served in multiple senior roles, including leading the global equity research team from 2014 to 2018 before he assumed the corporate strategy position. Mr. Holt holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University. Mr. Holt also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Pursuant to an offer letter extended to him in connection with his appointment as chief financial officer, Mr. Holt will receive an annual base salary of $450,000 and is eligible to receive an annual cash bonus targeted at 100% of his base salary. In addition, he will be eligible to receive an annual grant of restricted stock units with a target value of $275,000 and an annual grant of market stock units with a target value of $825,000, in each case to be granted consistent with the Company's regular annual grant cycle. The restricted stock units will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date subject to continued service and the market stock units will be eligible to vest on the third anniversary of the grant date depending on our total shareholder return over that three-year period. This description of Mr. Holt's compensation is qualified in its
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. Include the following information: (d) Exhibits: Exhibit No . Description 10.1 Offer Letter between Morningstar, Inc. and Michael Holt dated December 6, 2024. 99.1 Press Release dated December 10, 2024 104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101). 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. MORNINGSTAR, INC. Date: December 10, 2024 By: /s/ Kunal Kapoor Name: Kunal Kapoor Title: Chief Executive Officer 4