MSCI Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
MSCI Inc. filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on January 13, 2011, to announce the release of financial information for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended November 30, 2010. The company is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its principal executive offices in New York, NY.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The actual financial figures are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It references a press release that contains the comparative financial data and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It notes that the information furnished, including the attached press release, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures for the quarter and year ended November 30, 2010.
- Examine the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures provided in the press release.
- Verify the company's forward-looking statements and guidance, which are located in the referenced press release rather than this 8-K form.
- Confirm the legal status of the information, noting that the 8-K itself disclaims liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act for the attached financial data.