Moody's Corp Announces Executive and Board Changes

Ticker: MCO · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: executive-changes, board-changes, governance

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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

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.

From the Filing

0001193125-25-185346.txt : 20250821 0001193125-25-185346.hdr.sgml : 20250821 20250821163053 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-185346 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250819 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250821 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250821 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MOODYS CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059556 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, COLLECTION AGENCIES [7320] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 133998945 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14037 FILM NUMBER: 251241244 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 WORLD TRADE CENTER STREET 2: AT 250 GREENWICH STREET CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10007 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125530300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 WORLD TRADE CENTER STREET 2: AT 250 GREENWICH STREET CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10007 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DUN & BRADSTREET CORP /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980728 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NEW DUN & BRADSTREET CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980728 8-K 1 d926227d8k.htm 8-K 8-K MOODYS CORP /DE/ false 0001059556 0001059556 2025-08-19 2025-08-19 0001059556 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-08-19 2025-08-19 0001059556 mco:M1.75SeniorNotesDue20272Member 2025-08-19 2025-08-19 0001059556 mco:M0.950SeniorNotesDue20301Member 2025-08-19 2025-08-19     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): August 19, 2025     MOODY’S CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)       Delaware   1-14037   13-3998945 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.) 7 World Trade Center at 250 Greenwich Street New York , New York 10007 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 553-0300     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:   ☐ 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   MCO   New York Stock Exchange 1.75% Senior Notes Due 2027   MCO 27   New York Stock Exchange 0.950% Senior Notes Due 2030   MCO 30   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. ☐       TABLE OF CONTENTS   ITEM 5.02    DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR

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