Form 4: Moody's Corp Executive Michael L. West Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Michael L. West, President of Moody's Investors Service, reports the acquisition and disposal of Moody's Corporation stock and derivative securities.

Summary

  • On November 8, 2024, Michael L. West, President of Moody's Investors Service, reported transactions involving Moody's Corporation (MCO) stock.
  • West sold 600 shares of common stock at $474.44 per share.
  • He also sold 1,118 shares at $475.10 per share and 9,178 shares at a weighted average price of $475.65.
  • Additionally, West exercised employee stock options to acquire 3,965 shares at $280.42, 3,004 shares at $276.84, 2,139 shares at $325.99, and 1,188 shares at $295.33.
  • Following these transactions, West directly owns 8,607.404 shares of common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions by an executive. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment, but rather provides factual information.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard disclosures required by the SEC to provide transparency into the transactions of company insiders. These filings are closely watched by investors to gauge management's sentiment and confidence in the company's prospects.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may be interested in the insider's transactions as an indicator of management's view of the company's value.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/20/2021Beginning date for vesting of options related to 3,965 shares.
02/22/2022Beginning date for vesting of options related to 3,004 shares.
02/17/2023Beginning date for vesting of options related to 2,139 shares.
02/21/2024Beginning date for vesting of options related to 1,188 shares.
11/08/2024Date of stock and derivative transactions.
11/12/2024Date of report signature.
02/20/2030Expiration date for options related to 3,965 shares.
02/22/2031Expiration date for options related to 3,004 shares.
02/17/2032Expiration date for options related to 2,139 shares.
02/21/2033Expiration date for options related to 1,188 shares.

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