Moody's (MCO) general counsel sells 158 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Moody's Corporation senior vice president and general counsel Richard G. Steele reported an open-market sale of 158 shares of Common Stock at $453.67 per share. This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Steele on July 29, 2025.

Following the sale, he holds 1,984.88 Moody's shares directly and 3,612.666 shares indirectly through a trust, indicating that the transaction represents only a small portion of his overall reported holdings.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 158 shares ($71,680)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Steele Richard G

Role SVP - General Counsel

Sold 158 shs ($72K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	158	$453.67	$72K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,984.88 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,612.666 shares (Indirect, Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 158 shares Sale price: $453.67 per share Direct holdings after sale: 1,984.88 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 158 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock

Sale price $453.67 per share Price for the 158 shares sold

Direct holdings after sale 1,984.88 shares Common Stock held directly post-transaction

Indirect trust holdings 3,612.666 shares Common Stock held indirectly through a trust

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, indirect ownership

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory

"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Steele"

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale of Common Stock"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock involved in the reported transactions"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

indirect ownership financial

"total_shares_following_transaction 3612.6660 marked as indirect Trust ownership"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steele Richard G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7 WTC AT 250 GREENWICH STREET

(Street)

NY NEW YORK 10007

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MOODYS CORP /DE/ [ MCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP - General Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/01/2026		S(1)		158	D	$453.67	1,984.88	D
Common Stock								3,612.666	I	Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Steele on July 29, 2025.

Remarks:

	Elizabeth McCarroll by power of attorney for Richard G. Steele	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Moody's (MCO) disclose for Richard G. Steele?

Moody's reported that Richard G. Steele, its SVP and general counsel, sold 158 shares of Common Stock at $453.67 per share. The sale was an open-market transaction executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025.

How many Moody's (MCO) shares did Richard G. Steele sell and at what price?

Richard G. Steele sold 158 Moody's Common Stock shares at a price of $453.67 per share. The transaction was classified as an open-market sale and was carried out under a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What are Richard G. Steele’s Moody's (MCO) holdings after the reported sale?

After the reported sale, Richard G. Steele holds 1,984.88 Moody's shares directly and 3,612.666 shares indirectly through a trust. These post-transaction figures show that he continues to maintain a meaningful equity stake in the company.

Was the Moody's (MCO) insider sale by Richard G. Steele under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing notes that Richard G. Steele’s sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, which can reduce the informational significance of the transaction’s timing.

Does the Form 4 for Moody's (MCO) show any derivative security exercises by Richard G. Steele?

No derivative security exercises are reported in this Form 4. The filing lists one open-market sale of Common Stock and a separate holding entry for shares owned indirectly through a trust, with no options or other derivatives shown as exercised.