MSCI Inc. Announces Board and Executive Compensation Changes

TL;DR

MSCI shakes up board, adjusts exec pay. Big changes coming?

AI Summary

On July 25, 2024, MSCI Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. The filing announced the election of new directors and adjustments to the compensatory arrangements for certain officers, effective as of July 25, 2024.

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 reports routine corporate governance changes and does not indicate any immediate financial distress or significant operational shifts.

Key Players & Entities

• MSCI Inc. (company) — Registrant
• July 25, 2024 (date) — Effective date of changes
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor, New York, New York 10007 (address) — Principal Executive Offices

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From the Filing

0001408198-24-000134.txt : 20240726 0001408198-24-000134.hdr.sgml : 20240726 20240726160217 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001408198-24-000134 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240725 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20240726 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240726 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MSCI Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001408198 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 134038723 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-33812 FILM NUMBER: 241146728 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 WORLD TRADE CENTER STREET 2: 250 GREENWICH STREET, 49TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10007 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-804-3990 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 WORLD TRADE CENTER STREET 2: 250 GREENWICH STREET, 49TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10007 8-K 1 msci-20240725.htm 8-K msci-20240725 0001408198 false 0001408198 2024-07-25 2024-07-25 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2024 MSCI Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 001-33812 13-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor, New York, New York 10007 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) ( 212 ) 804-3900 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share MSCI New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On July 25, 2024, Chirantan “CJ” Desai notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of MSCI Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation from service as a director of the Company, effective the same date. Mr. Desai’s decision to resign is not because of a disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. 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 u