Moody’s Corp (NYSE: MCO) president of Moody’s Analytics to exit

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Moody’s Corporation disclosed that Stephen Tulenko, President of Moody’s Analytics, has submitted his resignation as an officer and employee of the company. He notified Moody’s on August 19, 2025, that his departure will be effective on September 2, 2025, or an earlier date if determined by the Chief Executive Officer. The filing does not describe any replacement or changes to his responsibilities beyond the resignation notice.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): 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

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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 CERTAIN PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS			3
SIGNATURES					4

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) Resignation of President of Moody’s Analytics, Inc.

On August 19, 2025, Stephen Tulenko, the President of Moody’s Analytics, notified Moody’s Corporation (the “Company”), that he is resigning as an officer and employee of the Company effective September 2, 2025 or such earlier date as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.

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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: August 21, 2025

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FAQ

What executive change did Moody's Corporation (MCO) report in this 8-K?

Moody’s Corporation reported that Stephen Tulenko, the President of Moody’s Analytics, has notified the company of his resignation as an officer and employee.

When will Stephen Tulenko’s resignation from Moody’s (MCO) take effect?

The resignation of Stephen Tulenko is effective on September 2, 2025, or on an earlier date if determined by the Chief Executive Officer.

What is Stephen Tulenko’s role at Moody’s Corporation (MCO)?

Stephen Tulenko serves as the President of Moody’s Analytics, a key business unit of Moody’s Corporation.

Did Moody’s Corporation (MCO) specify who will replace Stephen Tulenko?

The disclosure states that Stephen Tulenko is resigning but does not identify a successor or any interim appointment in the provided content.

Under which SEC item did Moody’s (MCO) report this leadership change?

The company reported the resignation under Item 5.02, which covers departures and appointments of directors and certain principal officers and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.

What form did Moody’s Corporation (MCO) use to disclose the resignation?

Moody’s Corporation used a Form 8-K current report to disclose the resignation of Stephen Tulenko.