Does Leslie Seidman’s Form 4 for Moody's (MCO) indicate any share sales?

The Form 4 shows no share sales by Leslie Seidman. Both reported entries use code A, indicating grant or award acquisitions only, with no sell transactions, tax-withholding disposals, or gifts disclosed in this particular filing.

Moody's (MCO) director Leslie Seidman logs small stock award accruals

Q: Were Leslie Seidman’s Moody's (MCO) share acquisitions open-market purchases?

No, the acquisitions were not open-market purchases. Both transactions are coded as awards and described as restricted stock and RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accruals, meaning they arose from stock-based compensation features rather than from buying shares in the market.

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Moody's Corporation director Leslie Seidman reported two small share awards of common stock. On June 5, 2026, she acquired 2.308 shares and 16 shares at no cost, both described as restricted stock and RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accruals, reflecting routine, non-market compensation-related transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Seidman Leslie

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	16	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2.308	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,188.689 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Restricted Stock deferred dividend reinvestment accrual. RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accrual.

Key Figures

Restricted stock accrual: 2.308 shares RSU dividend accrual: 16 shares Shares held after transaction: 12,190.997 shares

3 metrics

Restricted stock accrual 2.308 shares Restricted Stock deferred dividend reinvestment accrual on June 5, 2026

RSU dividend accrual 16 shares RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accrual on June 5, 2026

Shares held after transaction 12,190.997 shares Directly held Moody's common stock following one reported award

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, RSU, deferred dividend reinvestment accrual, Form 4

4 terms

Restricted Stock financial

"Restricted Stock deferred dividend reinvestment accrual."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

RSU financial

"RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accrual."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

deferred dividend reinvestment accrual financial

"Restricted Stock deferred dividend reinvestment accrual."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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06/08/2026 - 04:05 PM

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

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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).

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^*

Seidman Leslie

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

7 WORLD TRADE CENTER,

250 GREENWICH STREET

(Street)

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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/05/2026		A		16⁽¹⁾	A	$0	12,188.689	D
Common Stock	06/05/2026		A		2.308⁽²⁾	A	$0	12,190.997	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock deferred dividend reinvestment accrual.

2. RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accrual.

Remarks:

	Elizabeth McCarroll, by power of attorney for Leslie Seidman	06/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Moody's (MCO) director Leslie Seidman report in this Form 4?

Leslie Seidman reported two small acquisitions of Moody's common stock. She received 2.308 shares and 16 shares as stock-based awards, described as dividend reinvestment accruals, rather than open-market purchases, indicating routine compensation-related activity.

How many Moody's (MCO) shares did Leslie Seidman acquire in total?

Leslie Seidman acquired a total of 18.308 Moody's common shares in these transactions. The awards consist of 2.308 restricted stock dividend reinvestment accrual shares and 16 RSU dividend reinvestment accrual shares, all granted at no cash cost to her.

What do the footnotes in Leslie Seidman’s Moody's (MCO) Form 4 explain?

The footnotes clarify that the reported shares come from restricted stock and RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accruals. This means dividends on prior awards were reinvested into additional stock units, resulting in small incremental share grants instead of cash dividend payments.