MSCI Inc. Reports Director Changes and Officer Compensation Updates
Ticker: MSCI · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jan 31, 2025 · CIK: 1408198
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Msci Inc. (MSCI) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 5 |
| Reading Time | 6 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01, $15.0 m, $1,000, $1,100, $1,200 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, executive-compensation, director-changes
Related Tickers: MSCI
TL;DR
MSCI board shakeup and exec pay changes announced, effective Jan 27.
AI Summary
MSCI Inc. filed an 8-K on January 31, 2025, reporting on the departure of a director, election of a new director, and changes to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, effective January 27, 2025. The filing also includes a Regulation FD disclosure.
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 implications disclosed.
Key Players & Entities
- MSCI Inc. (company) — Registrant
- January 27, 2025 (date) — Effective date of reported events
- January 31, 2025 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
- 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor, New York, New York 10007 (location) — Principal Executive Offices
FAQ
Who is the departing director from MSCI Inc.?
The filing does not specify the name of the departing director.
Who is the newly elected director at MSCI Inc.?
The filing does not specify the name of the newly elected director.
What specific changes were made to the compensatory arrangements for certain officers?
The filing indicates changes to compensatory arrangements but does not detail the specifics within the provided text.
What is the effective date of the reported events?
The earliest event reported is effective January 27, 2025.
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose is to report the departure of a director, election of a director, changes in compensatory arrangements, and a Regulation FD disclosure.
Filing Stats: 1,569 words · 6 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 12.2 · Accepted 2025-01-31 16:31:59
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share MSCI New York Stock Exchange
- $15.0 m — ptions with a total grant-date value of $15.0 million, allocated equally across three t
- $1,000 — us performance-based exercise prices of $1,000, $1,100, and $1,200. For reference, the
- $1,100 — rmance-based exercise prices of $1,000, $1,100, and $1,200. For reference, the Company
- $1,200 — exercise prices of $1,000, $1,100, and $1,200. For reference, the Company's stock pri
- $590.73 — ce, the Company's stock price closed at $590.73 on January 30, 2025, with the exercise
- $11.6 million — term equity incentive compensation from $11.6 million to $14.6 million, effective January 27,
- $14.6 m — tive compensation from $11.6 million to $14.6 million, effective January 27, 2025. Th
Filing Documents
- msci-20250127.htm (8-K) — 34KB
- 0001408198-25-000030.txt ( ) — 162KB
- msci-20250127.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- msci-20250127_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- msci-20250127_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- msci-20250127_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure The compensation actions described in this Current Report on Form 8-K are reflected in the Company's expense guidance referenced in the Company's press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to its Current Report on Form 8-K (the "Earnings Press Release") furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the contents of the Earnings Press Release are expressly not incorporated by reference into or intended to be filed as a part of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K 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, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. SIGNATURE 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. MSCI Inc. Date: January 31, 2025 By: /s/ Robert J. Gutowski Name: Robert J. Gutowski Title: General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs