MSCI Inc. 8-K Filing Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by MSCI Inc. on October 1, 2009. The report serves to announce the release of financial information for the third quarter ended August 31, 2009. The detailed financial data is contained in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being included in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which contains both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period within the body of the 8-K. Investors must refer to the attached press release for comparative analysis and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing notes the inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures in the press release but does not provide specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, or risk factors in the text of this report. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) as they are not listed in the 8-K text.
- Review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures provided in Exhibit 99.1.
- Confirm the exact date of the reported period (ended August 31, 2009) against the filing date (October 1, 2009).
- Note that the financial data in this report is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.