Form 8-K
8-K — MOODYS CORP /DE/
Accession: 0001059556-26-000028
Filed: 2026-04-15
Period: 2026-04-15
CIK: 0001059556
SIC: 7320 (SERVICES-CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, COLLECTION AGENCIES)
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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): April 15, 2026
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)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE 3
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS 3
SIGNATURES 4
EXHIBIT 99.1
EXHIBIT 104
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Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure”
The Company announced today that, in June, Christina Kosmowski will become Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Analytics. Ms. Kosmowski brings nearly three decades of enterprise technology experience to the role, with a proven track record of accelerating growth at scale, building enduring customer partnerships, and harnessing innovation to drive business outcomes at some of the world’s leading technology companies.
The Company’s press release announcing Ms. Kosmowski’s appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.
Item 9.01, “Financial Statements and Exhibits”
(d) Exhibits
99.1
Press release dated April 15, 2026.
104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).
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SIGNATURES
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.
MOODY'S CORPORATION
By: /s/ Elizabeth M. McCarroll
Elizabeth M. McCarroll
Managing Director, Corporate Governance, Securities and Corporate Secretary
Date: April 15, 2026
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Moody’s Corporation Names Christina Kosmowski as CEO of Moody’s Analytics
Kosmowski to lead $3.6B division delivering connected intelligence and AI platforms to financial institutions and enterprises worldwide, at the core of the company’s growth strategy.
NEW YORK – April 15, 2026 – Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that, in June, Christina Kosmowski will become Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Analytics. Ms. Kosmowski brings nearly three decades of enterprise technology experience to the role, with a proven track record of accelerating growth at scale, building enduring customer partnerships, and harnessing innovation to drive business outcomes at some of the world’s leading technology companies.
"Christina has spent her career doing something rare: translating cutting-edge technology and analytics into real, scalable business value,” said Rob Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Corporation. “That is exactly what Moody's Analytics customers expect from us as they navigate a rapidly changing and complex operating environment. As AI reshapes the analytics landscape, I am confident that Christina will raise the bar on what it means to be a trusted partner to the businesses and institutions we serve."
"Moody’s Analytics sits at a remarkable intersection of proprietary data and deep customer relationships in a moment where AI is fundamentally changing how the world’s most consequential institutions make decisions,” said Ms. Kosmowski. “That combination creates a powerful advantage and a clear opportunity to accelerate innovation. My focus is to ensure every customer can act on that intelligence with confidence and precision, and to build on Moody’s long-standing reputation for rigor and trust in serving our customers. I am honored to lead this exceptional team in building on that foundation and driving the next phase of growth and innovation.”
Ms. Kosmowski specializes in guiding organizations through periods of rapid growth and centers customer success at the heart of everything she does. She was a founding member of Salesforce’s customer success organization – one of the earliest and most influential models in the technology world – and has spent years building teams and operating models designed to ensure customers realize sustained value from enterprise solutions. Ms. Kosmowski is a proven enterprise technology leader with a track record of building and scaling high-growth businesses at the forefront of industry shifts, including the rise of AI-driven enterprise platforms. She joins Moody’s from LogicMonitor, where she served as Chief Executive Officer, leading the company’s growth strategy and global expansion, and helping enterprises operate complex, data-rich environments and make more informed, real-time operational decisions.
Before LogicMonitor, Ms. Kosmowski held senior leadership roles at Slack, including Chief Customer Officer, where she built and scaled the Customer Success and Enterprise go-to-market organizations as the company grew to $1 billion in revenue and through its direct listing. She previously spent 15 years at Salesforce, where she led a $4 billion revenue organization and was a pioneer in building the customer success model that helped define the modern enterprise software industry.
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Ms. Kosmowski serves on the board of Nasuni and is a founding partner of Operator Collective, an investment firm focused on the next generation of B2B technology companies. Through her work across operating roles, board leadership and investing, she remains closely connected to the ideas, talent and partnerships shaping the future of enterprise technology and AI.
She also serves on the Board of Trustees at Northwestern University, where she earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering.
About Moody’s Corporation
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce of approximately 16,000 across more than 40 countries, Moody’s gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive.
Contacts
For Investor Relations
Shivani Kak
+1 212-553-0298
Shivani.Kak@moodys.com
For Communications
Joe Mielenhausen
+1 212-553-1461
Joe.Mielenhausen@moodys.com
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