UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark one)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012
Or
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-14037
Moodys Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 13-3998945 | |
(State of Incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
7 World Trade Center at 250 Greenwich Street, New York, N.Y. |
10007 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code:
(212) 553-0300
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months, or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Title of Each Class |
Shares Outstanding at September 30, 2012 | |
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 222.9 million |
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
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Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations | 3-7 | |||||
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||
Item 1. | Financial Statements | 8 | ||||
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 |
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 43 | ||||
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 80 | ||||
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 80 | ||||
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 81 | ||||
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 81 | ||||
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 81 | ||||
Item 5. | Other Information | 81 | ||||
Item 6. | Exhibits | 82 | ||||
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Exhibits Filed Herewith | ||||||
31.1 | Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||||
31.2 | Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||||
32.1 | Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||||
32.2 | Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following terms, abbreviations and acronyms are used to identify frequently used terms in this report:
TERM |
DEFINITION | |
ACNielsen |
ACNielsen Corporation a former affiliate of Old D&B | |
Adjusted Operating Income |
Operating income excluding restructuring and depreciation and amortization expense | |
Adjusted Operating Margin |
Adjusted operating income divided by revenue | |
Analytics |
Moodys Analytics a reportable segment of MCO formed in January 2008, which includes the non-rating commercial activities of MCO | |
AOCI |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss); a separate component of shareholders equity (deficit) | |
ASC |
The FASB Accounting Standards Codification; the sole source of authoritative GAAP as of July 1, 2009 except for rules and interpretive releases of the SEC, which are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants | |
ASU |
The FASB Accounting Standards Update to the ASC. It also provides background information for accounting guidance and the bases for conclusions on the changes in the ASC. ASUs are not considered authoritative until codified into the ASC | |
B&H |
Barrie & Hibbert Limited, an acquisition completed in December 2011; part of the MA segment, a leading provider of risk management modeling tools for insurance companies worldwide | |
Basel II |
Capital adequacy framework published in June 2004 by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision | |
Basel III |
A new global regulatory standard on bank capital adequacy and liquidity agreed by the members of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. Basel III was developed in a response to the deficiencies in financial regulation revealed by the global financial crisis. Basel III strengthens bank capital requirements and introduces new regulatory requirements on bank liquidity and bank leverage. | |
Board |
The board of directors of the Company | |
Bps |
Basis points | |
Canary Wharf Lease |
Operating lease agreement entered into on February 6, 2008 for office space in London, England, occupied by the Company in the second half of 2009 | |
CDOs |
Collateralized debt obligations | |
CFG |
Corporate finance group; an LOB of MIS | |
CMBS |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities; part of CREF | |
Cognizant |
Cognizant Corporation a former affiliate of Old D&B; comprised the IMS Health and NMR businesses | |
Commission |
European Commission | |
Company |
Moodys Corporation and its subsidiaries; MCO; Moodys | |
Copal |
Copal Partners; an acquisition completed in November 2011; part of the MA segment; leading provider of outsourced research and analytical services to institutional investors | |
CP |
Commercial paper | |
CP Notes |
Unsecured commercial paper notes |
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TERM |
DEFINITION | |
CP Program |
The Companys commercial paper program entered into on October 3, 2007 | |
CRAs |
Credit rating agencies | |
CREF |
Commercial real estate finance which includes REITs, commercial real estate CDOs and mortgage-backed securities; part of SFG | |
CSI |
CSI Global Education, Inc.; an acquisition completed in November 2010; part of the MA segment; a provider of financial learning, credentials, and certification in Canada | |
D&B Business |
Old D&Bs Dun & Bradstreet operating company | |
DBPP |
Defined benefit pension plans | |
Debt/EBITDA |
Ratio of Total Debt to EBITDA | |
EBITDA |
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization | |
ECAIs |
External Credit Assessment Institutions | |
ECB |
European Central Bank | |
EMEA |
Represents countries within Europe, the Middle East and Africa | |
EPS |
Earnings per share | |
ERS |
The enterprise risk solutions LOB within MA (formerly RMS); which offers risk management software products as well as software implementation services and related risk management advisory engagements | |
ESMA |
European Securities and Market Authority | |
ESPP |
The 1999 Moodys Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan | |
ETR |
Effective tax rate | |
EU |
European Union | |
EUR |
Euros | |
Eurosystem |
The monetary authority of the Eurozone, the collective of European Union member states that have adopted the euro as their sole official currency. The Eurosystem consists of the European Central Bank and the central banks of the member states that belong to the Eurozone | |
Excess Tax Benefits |
The difference between the tax benefit realized at exercise of an option or delivery of a restricted share and the tax benefit recorded at the time the option or restricted share is expensed under GAAP | |
Exchange Act |
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | |
FASB |
Financial Accounting Standards Board | |
FIG |
Financial institutions group; an LOB of MIS | |
Financial Reform Act |
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act | |
Free Cash Flow |
Net cash provided by operating activities less cash paid for capital additions | |
FSTC |
Financial Services Training and Certifications; a reporting unit within the MA segment that includes classroom-based training services and CSI | |
FX |
Foreign exchange | |
GAAP |
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles | |
GBP |
British pounds |
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TERM |
DEFINITION | |
G-8 |
The finance minister and central bank governors of the group of eight countries consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, U.S. and U.K., that meet annually | |
G-20 |
The G-20 is an informal forum of industrial and emerging-market countries on key issues related to global economic stability. The G-20 is comprised of: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the U.K. and the U.S. and The EU who is represented by the rotating Council presidency and ECB | |
IMS Health |
A spin-off of Cognizant; provides services to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries | |
Indicative Ratings |
These are ratings which are provided as of a point in time, and not published or monitored. They are primarily provided to potential or current issuers to indicate what a rating may be based on business fundamentals and financial conditions as well as based on proposed financings | |
IOSCO |
International Organization of Securities Commissions | |
IOSCO Code |
Code of Conduct Fundamentals for Credit Rating Agencies | |
IRS |
Internal Revenue Service | |
KIS |
Korea Investors Service, Inc.; a leading Korean rating agency and consolidated subsidiary of the Company | |
KIS Pricing |
Korea Investors Service Pricing, Inc.; a Korean provider of fixed income securities pricing and consolidated subsidiary of the Company | |
Legacy Tax Matter(s) |
Exposures to certain potential tax liabilities assumed in connection with the 2000 Distribution | |
LIBOR |
London Interbank Offered Rate | |
LOB |
Line of business | |
MA |
Moodys Analytics a reportable segment of MCO formed in January 2008, which includes the non-rating commercial activities of MCO | |
Make Whole Amount |
The prepayment penalty amount relating to the Series 2005-1 Notes, Series 2007-1 Notes, 2010 Senior Notes and 2012 Senior Notes which is a premium based on the excess, if any, of the discounted value of the remaining scheduled payments over the prepaid principal | |
MCO |
Moodys Corporation and its subsidiaries; the Company; Moodys | |
MD&A |
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |
MIS |
Moodys Investors Service a reportable segment of MCO; consists of four LOBs SFG, CFG, FIG and PPIF | |
MIS Code |
Moodys Investors Service Code of Professional Conduct | |
Moodys |
Moodys Corporation and its subsidiaries; MCO; the Company | |
Net Income |
Net income attributable to Moodys Corporation, which excludes net income from consolidated noncontrolling interests belonging to the minority interest holder | |
New D&B |
The New D&B Corporation which comprises the D&B business | |
NM |
Percentage change is not meaningful |
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TERM |
DEFINITION | |
NMR |
Nielsen Media Research, Inc.; a spin-off of Cognizant; a leading source of television audience measurement services | |
NRSRO |
Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization | |
Old D&B |
The former Dun and Bradstreet Company which distributed New D&B shares on September 30, 2000, and was renamed Moodys Corporation | |
PPIF |
Public, project and infrastructure finance; an LOB of MIS | |
Profit Participation Plan |
Defined contribution profit participation plan that covers substantially all U.S. employees of the Company | |
PS |
Professional Services, an LOB within MA that provides outsourced research and analytical services as well as financial training and certification programs | |
RD&A |
Research, Data and Analytics; an LOB within MA that produces, sells and distributes research, data and related content. Includes products generated by MIS, such as analyses on major debt issuers, industry studies, and commentary on topical credit events, as well as economic research, data, quantitative risk scores, and other analytical tools that are produced within MA | |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest |
Represents minority shareholders interest in entities which are controlled but not wholly-owned by Moodys and for which Moodys obligation to redeem the minority shareholders interest is in the control of the minority shareholders | |
Reform Act |
Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006 | |
REITs |
Real estate investment trusts | |
RMBS |
Residential mortgage-backed security; part of SFG | |
RMS |
The Risk Management Software LOB within MA, which provides both economic and regulatory capital risk management software and implementation services. Now referred to as ERS | |
Retirement Plans |
Moodys funded and unfunded pension plans, the retirement healthcare plans and retirement life insurance plans | |
S&P |
Standard & Poors Ratings Services; a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | |
SEC |
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | |
Securities Act |
Securities Act of 1933 | |
Series 2005-1 Notes |
Principal amount of $300 million, 4.98% senior unsecured notes due in September 2015 pursuant to the 2005 Agreement | |
Series 2007-1 Notes |
Principal amount of $300 million, 6.06% senior unsecured notes due in September 2017 pursuant to the 2007 Agreement | |
SFG |
Structured finance group; an LOB of MIS | |
SG&A |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | |
T&E |
Travel and entertainment expenses | |
Total Debt |
All indebtedness of the Company as reflected on the consolidated balance sheets, excluding current accounts payable and deferred revenue incurred in the ordinary course of business | |
U.K. |
United Kingdom | |
U.S. |
United States | |
USD |
U.S. dollar |
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TERM |
DEFINITION | |
UTBs |
Unrecognized tax benefits | |
UTPs |
Uncertain tax positions | |
2000 Distribution |
The distribution by Old D&B to its shareholders of all the outstanding shares of New D&B common stock on September 30, 2000 | |
2000 Distribution Agreement |
Agreement governing certain ongoing relationships between the Company and New D&B after the 2000 Distribution including the sharing of any liabilities for the payment of taxes, penalties and interest resulting from unfavorable IRS rulings on certain tax matters and certain other potential tax liabilities | |
2005 Agreement |
Note purchase agreement dated September 30, 2005, relating to the Series 2005-1 Notes | |
2007 Agreement |
Note purchase agreement dated September 7, 2007, relating to the Series 2007-1 Notes | |
2007 Facility |
Revolving credit facility of $1 billion entered into on September 28, 2007, expiring in 2012 | |
2008 Term Loan |
Five-year $150 million senior unsecured term loan entered into by the Company on May 7, 2008 | |
2010 Senior Notes |
Principal amount of $500 million, 5.50% senior unsecured notes due in September 2020 pursuant to the 2010 Indenture | |
2010 Indenture |
Agreements dated August 19, 2010, relating to the 2010 Senior Notes | |
2012 Indenture |
Agreements dated August 18, 2012, relating to the 2012 Senior Notes | |
2012 Senior Notes |
Principal amount of $500 million, 4.50% senior unsecured notes due in September 2022 pursuant to the 2012 Indenture | |
2012 Facility |
Revolving credit facility of $1 billion entered into on April 18, 2012, expiring in 2017 | |
7WTC |
The Companys corporate headquarters located at 7 World Trade Center in New York, NY | |
7WTC Lease |
Operating lease agreement entered into on October 20, 2006 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Revenue |
$ | 688.5 | $ | 531.3 | $ | 1,976.1 | $ | 1,713.6 | ||||||||
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207.3 | 171.0 | 573.4 | 502.3 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
187.4 | 145.0 | 515.8 | 436.4 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
24.1 | 19.0 | 69.7 | 58.5 | ||||||||||||
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418.8 | 335.2 | 1,158.9 | 997.3 | ||||||||||||
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269.7 | 196.1 | 817.2 | 716.3 | ||||||||||||
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Interest expense, net |
(15.3 | ) | (12.9 | ) | (42.2 | ) | (45.2 | ) | ||||||||
Other non-operating income (expense), net |
10.0 | 1.6 | 12.6 | 13.1 | ||||||||||||
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Total non-operating (expense) income, net |
(5.3 | ) | (11.3 | ) | (29.6 | ) | (32.1 | ) | ||||||||
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Income before provisions for income taxes |
264.4 | 184.8 | 787.6 | 684.2 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
77.9 | 52.7 | 249.9 | 204.3 | ||||||||||||
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Net income |
186.5 | 132.1 | 537.7 | 479.9 | ||||||||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
2.6 | 1.4 | 7.8 | 4.7 | ||||||||||||
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Net income attributable to Moodys |
$ | 183.9 | $ | 130.7 | $ | 529.9 | $ | 475.2 | ||||||||
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Earnings per share attributable to Moodys common shareholders |
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$ | 0.83 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 2.37 | $ | 2.09 | ||||||||
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$ | 0.81 | $ | 0.57 | $ | 2.34 | $ | 2.06 | ||||||||
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222.5 | 226.0 | 223.3 | 227.7 | ||||||||||||
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226.1 | 229.0 | 226.7 | 230.7 | ||||||||||||
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Dividends declared per share attributable to Moodys common shareholders |
$ | 0.16 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.28 | ||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions)
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Net income |
$ | 186.5 | $ | 132.1 | $ | 537.7 | $ | 479.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
32.8 | (74.4 | ) | 23.5 | (38.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flow and net investment hedges, net of tax: |
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Net unrealized losses on cash flow and net investment hedges (1) |
0.1 | (0.1 | ) | (1.5 | ) | (0.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of losses included in net income (2) |
0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service costs included in net income (3) |
1.5 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 2.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial losses and prior service costs (4) |
| 1.5 | | 0.6 | (5.6 | ) | (1.1 | ) | (3.3 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income |
221.5 | 59.0 | 560.5 | 442.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2.5 | 0.3 | 8.8 | 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income attributable to Moodys |
$ | 219.0 | $ | 58.7 | $ | 551.7 | $ | 438.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Amounts are net of income taxes of $0.1 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and $1.0 million and $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively. |
(2) | Amounts are net of income taxes of $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $1.3 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively. |
(3) | Amounts are net of income taxes of $1.1 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $3.1 million and $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively. |
(4) | Amounts are net of income taxes of $3.9 million and $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except share and per share data)
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,518.5 | $ | 760.0 | ||||
Short-term investments |
22.7 | 14.8 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $30.0 in 2012 and $28.0 in 2011 |
549.6 | 489.8 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets, net |
46.1 | 82.2 | ||||||
Other current assets |
68.9 | 77.6 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
2,205.8 | 1,424.4 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $297.9 in 2012 and $258.2 in 2011 |
315.6 | 326.8 | ||||||
Goodwill |
646.3 | 642.9 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
233.3 | 253.6 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets, net |
156.8 | 146.4 | ||||||
Other assets |
104.5 | 82.0 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 3,662.3 | $ | 2,876.1 | ||||
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
$ | 362.8 | $ | 452.3 | ||||
Unrecognized tax benefits |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
95.6 | 71.3 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
524.5 | 520.4 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
982.9 | 1,134.0 | ||||||
Non-current portion of deferred revenue |
92.9 | 97.7 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
1,611.9 | 1,172.5 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net |
52.5 | 49.6 | ||||||
Unrecognized tax benefits |
144.6 | 115.4 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
386.2 | 404.8 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
3,271.0 | 2,974.0 | ||||||
Contingencies (Note 14) |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interest |
69.2 | 60.5 | ||||||
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Shareholders equity (deficit): |
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Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 342,902,272 shares issued at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. |
3.4 | 3.4 | ||||||
Capital surplus |
375.5 | 394.5 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
4,634.1 | 4,176.1 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost; 120,028,264 and 120,462,232 shares of common stock at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively |
(4,615.6 | ) | (4,635.5 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(85.8 | ) | (107.5 | ) | ||||
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Total Moodys shareholders equity (deficit) |
311.6 | (169.0 | ) | |||||
Noncontrolling interests |
10.5 | 10.6 | ||||||
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Total shareholders equity (deficit) |
322.1 | (158.4 | ) | |||||
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Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders equity (deficit) |
$ | 3,662.3 | $ | 2,876.1 | ||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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Net income |
$ | 537.7 | $ | 479.9 | ||||
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
69.7 | 58.5 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
46.3 | 43.2 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
29.8 | 12.8 | ||||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans |
(11.8 | ) | (6.0 | ) | ||||
Legacy Tax Matters |
(12.8 | ) | (6.4 | ) | ||||
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(57.0 | ) | 97.5 | |||||
Other current assets |
8.9 | 77.5 | ||||||
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2.5 | 8.7 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(48.5 | ) | (71.0 | ) | ||||
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(0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | ||||
Deferred revenue |
(2.7 | ) | (26.3 | ) | ||||
Unrecognized tax benefits |
(61.5 | ) | (0.1 | ) | ||||
Other liabilities |
(4.5 | ) | (1.9 | ) | ||||
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(35.2 | ) | (53.6 | ) | ||||
Purchases of short-term investments |
(47.8 | ) | (28.9 | ) | ||||
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40.4 | 27.3 | ||||||
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(3.5 | ) | (10.1 | ) | ||||
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(46.1 | ) | (65.3 | ) | ||||
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(39.4 | ) | (7.5 | ) | ||||
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71.9 | 37.6 | ||||||
Cost of treasury shares repurchased |
(125.1 | ) | (333.8 | ) | ||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans |
11.8 | 6.0 | ||||||
Payment of dividends |
(107.3 | ) | (89.9 | ) | ||||
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(6.8 | ) | (4.8 | ) | ||||
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294.4 | (392.4 | ) | |||||
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14.2 | (14.0 | ) | |||||
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758.5 | 194.6 | ||||||
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760.0 | 659.6 | ||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(tabular dollar and share amounts in millions, except per share data)
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Moodys is a provider of (i) credit ratings, (ii) credit, capital markets and economic research, data and analytical tools, (iii) software solutions and related risk management services, (iv) quantitative credit risk measures, financial services training and certification services and (v) outsourced research and analytical services to institutional customers. Moodys has two reportable segments: MIS and MA.
MIS, the credit rating agency, publishes credit ratings on a wide range of debt obligations and the entities that issue such obligations in markets worldwide. Revenue is derived from the originators and issuers of such transactions who use MIS ratings in the distribution of their debt issues to investors.
The MA segment, which includes all of the Companys non-rating commercial activities, develops a wide range of products and services that support financial analysis and risk management activities of institutional participants in global financial markets. Within its Research, Data and Analytics business, MA distributes research and data developed by MIS as part of its ratings process, including in-depth research on major debt issuers, industry studies and commentary on topical credit-related events. The RD&A business also produces economic research as well as data and analytical tools such as quantitative credit risk scores. Within its Enterprise Risk Solutions business (formerly referred to as RMS), MA provides software solutions as well as related risk management services. The Professional Services business provides outsourced research and analytical services along with financial training and certification programs.
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the Companys consolidated financial statements and related notes in the Companys 2011 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2012. The results of interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or any subsequent period. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented have been included. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following outlines changes to the Companys accounting policy regarding long-lived assets, including goodwill and other acquired intangible assets since the Companys last Form 10K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2011. All other provisions as outlined in the summary of significant accounting policies for this policy and all other significant accounting policies described in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 remain unchanged.
Long-Lived Assets, Including Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets
Moodys evaluated its goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, annually as of November 30 or more frequently if impairment indicators arose in accordance with ASC Topic 350. In the second quarter of 2012, the Company changed the date of its annual assessment of goodwill impairment to July 31 of each year. This is a change in method of applying an accounting principle which management believes is a preferable alternative as the new date of the assessment is more closely aligned with the Companys strategic planning process. The change in the assessment date does not delay, accelerate or avoid a potential impairment charge. The Company has determined that it is impracticable to objectively determine projected cash
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flows and related valuation estimates that would have been used as of each July 31 of prior reporting periods without the use of hindsight. As such, the Company has prospectively applied the change in annual goodwill impairment testing date beginning in the second quarter of 2012.
At July 31, 2012, the Company had five primary reporting units: one in MIS that encompasses all of Moodys ratings operations and four reporting units within MA: RD&A, ERS, Financial Services Training and Certifications and Copal Partners. The RD&A reporting unit encompasses the distribution of investor-oriented research and data developed by MIS as part of its ratings process, in-depth research on major debt issuers, industry studies, economic research and commentary on topical events and credit analytic tools. The ERS reporting unit consists of credit risk management and compliance software that is sold on a license or subscription basis as well as related advisory services for implementation and maintenance. In the first quarter of 2012, a division formerly in the RD&A reporting unit which provided various financial modeling services was transferred to the ERS reporting unit. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2012, the CSI reporting unit, which consisted of all operations relating to CSI which was acquired in November 2010, was integrated into MAs training reporting unit to form the FSTC reporting unit. The new FSTC reporting unit consists of the portion of the MA business that offers both credit training as well as other professional development training and certification services. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company acquired Copal which is deemed to be separate reporting unit at September 30, 2012. Also, in December 2011, the Company acquired B&H which is part of the ERS reporting unit.
NOTE 3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Presented below is a summary of the stock-based compensation cost and associated tax benefit included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations:
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Stock-based compensation cost |
$ | 16.4 | $ | 12.9 | $ | 46.3 | $ | 43.2 | ||||||||
Tax benefit |
$ | 5.9 | $ | 5.0 | $ | 16.7 | $ | 16.2 |
During the first nine months of 2012, the Company granted 0.5 million employee stock options, which had a weighted average grant date fair value of $15.19 per share based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company also granted 1.3 million shares of restricted stock in the first nine months of 2012, which had a weighted average grant date fair value of $38.61 per share and generally vest ratably over a four-year period. Additionally, the Company granted approximately 0.3 million shares of restricted stock that contain a condition whereby the number of shares that ultimately vest are based on the achievement of certain non-market based performance metrics of the Company over a three-year period. The weighted average grant date fair value of these awards was $36.78 per share.
The following weighted average assumptions were used in determining the fair value for options granted in 2012:
Expected dividend yield |
1.66 | % | ||
Expected stock volatility |
44 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate |
1.55 | % | ||
Expected holding period |
7.4 yrs | |||
Grant date fair value |
$ | 15.19 |
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Unrecognized compensation expense at September 30, 2012 was $15.6 million and $66.2 million for stock options and nonvested restricted stock, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years and 1.7 years, respectively. Additionally, there was $16.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense relating to the aforementioned non-market based performance awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.9 years.
The following tables summarize information relating to stock option exercises and restricted stock vesting:
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
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Stock option exercises: | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
Proceeds from stock option exercises |
$ | 83.2 | $ | 41.5 | ||||
Aggregate intrinsic value |
$ | 41.4 | $ | 20.4 | ||||
Tax benefit realized upon exercise |
$ | 15.7 | $ | 8.0 |
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Restricted stock vesting: | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
Fair value of shares vested |
$ | 37.7 | $ | 18.8 | ||||
Tax benefit realized upon vesting |
$ | 13.3 | $ | 7.0 |
NOTE 4. INCOME TAXES
Moodys effective tax rate was 29.5% and 28.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and 31.7% and 29.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in the ETR compared to the third quarter of 2011 was primarily due to tax benefits from the settlement of state tax audits in the prior period, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign tax planning initiatives in 2012. The increase in the ETR compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was primarily due to a reversal of UTPs in 2011 resulting from a foreign tax ruling and tax benefits from the settlement of state tax audits in 2011 partially offset by the aforementioned foreign tax planning.
The Company classifies interest related to UTPs in interest expense, net in its consolidated statements of operations. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized in other non-operating (expense) income, net. The Company had an overall increase in its UTPs of $14.6 million ($12.1 million net of federal tax benefit) during the third quarter of 2012 and an overall decrease in its UTPs during the first nine months of 2012 of $60.8 million ($33.5 million net of federal benefits). The decrease in UTPs from December 31, 2011 is due to the settlement of income tax audits in the period.
Moodys Corporation and subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The Companys U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010 are under examination and its 2011 return remains open to examination. Tax filings in the U.K. remain open to examination for tax years 2007 through 2010.
For ongoing audits, it is possible the balance of UTBs could decrease in the next twelve months as a result of the settlement of these audits, which might involve the payment of additional taxes, the adjustment of certain deferred taxes and/or the recognition of tax benefits. It is also possible that new issues might be raised by tax authorities which could necessitate increases to the balance of UTBs. As the Company is unable to predict the timing or outcome of these audits, it is therefore unable to estimate the amount of changes to the balance of UTBs at this time. However, the Company believes that it has adequately provided for its financial exposure relating to all open tax years by tax jurisdiction in accordance with the applicable provisions of Topic 740 of the ASC regarding UTBs.
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The following table shows the amount the Company paid for income taxes:
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||||
Income Taxes Paid* |
$ | 271.9 | $ | 166.9 |
* | Includes approximately $92 million in payments for tax audit settlements in the first quarter of 2012. |
NOTE 5. WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Below is a reconciliation of basic to diluted shares outstanding:
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222.5 | 226.0 | 223.3 | 227.7 | ||||||||||||
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3.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||
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6.6 | 10.7 | 6.6 | 10.8 | ||||||||||||
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The calculation of diluted EPS requires certain assumptions regarding the use of both cash proceeds and assumed proceeds that would be received upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and 2011. These assumed proceeds include Excess Tax Benefits and any unrecognized compensation of the awards.
NOTE 6. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments are securities with maturities greater than 90 days at the time of purchase that are available for operations in the next twelve months. The short-term investments, primarily consisting of certificates of deposit, are classified as held-to-maturity and therefore are carried at cost. The remaining contractual maturities of the short-term investments were one month to six months and one month to seven months as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Interest and dividends are recorded into income when earned.
NOTE 7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including risks from changes in FX rates and changes in interest rates. Accordingly, the Company uses derivatives in certain instances to manage the aforementioned financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Swaps
In the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $300 million to convert the fixed interest rate on the Series 2005-1 Notes to a floating interest rate based on the 3-month
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LIBOR. The purpose of this hedge was to mitigate the risk associated with changes in the fair value of the Series 2005-1 Notes, thus the Company has designated these swaps as fair value hedges. The fair value of the swaps is reported in other assets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 in the Companys consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding adjustment to the carrying value of the Series 2005-1 Notes. The changes in the fair value of the hedges and the underlying hedged item generally offset and the net cash settlements on the swaps are recorded each period within interest expense, net, in the Companys consolidated statement of operations.
In May 2008, the Company entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $150 million to protect against fluctuations in the LIBOR-based variable interest rate on the 2008 Term Loan, further described in Note 13. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these swaps are recorded to other comprehensive income or loss, to the extent that the hedge is effective, and such amounts are reclassified to earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects income. The fair value of the swaps is reported in other liabilities in the Companys consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Foreign Exchange Forwards and Options
The Company engaged in hedging activities to protect against FX risks from forecasted billings and related revenue denominated in the euro and the GBP. FX options and forward exchange contracts were utilized to hedge exposures related to changes in FX rates. As of December 31, 2011, these FX options and forward exchange contracts have matured and all realized gains and losses have been reclassified from AOCI into earnings. FX options and forward exchange contracts were designated as cash flow hedges.
The Company also enters into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value on certain assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the entitys functional currency. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under the applicable sections of Topic 815 of the ASC. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these contracts are recognized immediately in other non-operating (expense) income, net in the Companys consolidated statements of operations along with the FX gain or loss recognized on the assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the entitys functional currency. These contracts have expiration dates at various times through December 2012.
The following table summarizes the notional amounts of the Companys outstanding foreign exchange forwards:
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Contracts to purchase USD with euros |
$ | 34.6 | $ | 27.5 | ||||
Contracts to sell USD for euros |
$ | 47.1 | $ | 47.7 | ||||
Contracts to purchase USD with GBP |
$ | 4.2 | $ | 2.4 | ||||
Contracts to sell USD for GBP |
$ | 4.2 | $ | 17.6 | ||||
Contracts to purchase USD with other foreign currencies |
$ | 8.7 | $ | 3.2 | ||||
Contracts to sell USD for other foreign currencies |
$ | 6.5 | $ | 7.6 | ||||
Contracts to purchase euros with other foreign currencies |
| 20.7 | | 13.6 | ||||
Contracts to purchase euros with GBP |
| 8.7 | | 1.6 | ||||
Contracts to sell euros for GBP |
| 9.9 | | 7.2 |
Net Investment Hedges
The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the exposure related to non-U.S. dollar net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries against adverse changes in foreign exchange rates. These forward contracts are designated as hedging instruments under the applicable sections of Topic 815 of the ASC. Hedge effectiveness is assessed based on the overall changes in the fair value of the forward contracts on a pre-tax basis. Any change in the fair value of
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these hedges that is the result of ineffectiveness would be recognized immediately in other non-operating (expense) income in the Companys consolidated statement of operations. As of September 30, 2012 the Company does not expect to incur any ineffectiveness. Accordingly, all gains and losses on these derivatives designated as net investment hedges are recognized in the currency translation adjustment component of AOCI. These outstanding contracts expire on December 3, 2012.
The following table summarizes the notional amounts of the Companys outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts that are designated as net investment hedges:
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Contracts to sell euros for USD |
| 50.0 | N/A |
The table below shows the classification between assets and liabilities on the Companys consolidated balance sheets for the fair value of the derivative instruments:
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Other assets |
$ | 18.4 | $ | 11.5 | |||||
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$ | 1.5 | $ | 4.5 | |||||
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The following table summarizes the net gain (loss) on the Companys foreign exchange forwards which are not designated as hedging instruments as well as the gain (loss) on the interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedge:
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Interest rate swaps |
Interest expense, net |
$ | 0.9 | $ | 1.0 | $ | 2.6 | $ | 3.1 | |||||||||
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$ | 0.4 | $ | (3.1 | ) | $ | | $ | (0.6 | ) | |||||||
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Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships |
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) |
Location of Gain/(Loss) AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) |
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) |
Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) |
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$ | | $ | | Revenue |
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(0.6 | ) | (0.9 | ) | N/A |
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(0.1 | ) | (0.5 | ) | Interest Expense |
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The following table provides information on gains/(losses) on the Companys net investment hedges:
Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships |
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Location of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) |
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NOTE 8. ACQUISITIONS
All of the acquisitions described below were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting whereby the purchase price is allocated first to the net assets of the acquired entity based on the fair value of its net assets. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded to goodwill. These acquisitions are discussed below in more detail.
Barrie & Hibbert, Limited
On December 16, 2011, a subsidiary of the Company acquired Barrie & Hibbert Limited, a provider of risk management modeling tools for insurance companies worldwide. B&H operates within the ERS LOB of MA, broadening MAs suite of software solutions for the insurance and pension sectors.
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The aggregate purchase price was $79.5 million in cash payments to the sellers and was funded by using Moodys non-U.S. cash on hand.
Shown below is the purchase price allocation, which summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed:
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The near term impact to operations and cash flow from this acquisition is not expected to be material to the Companys consolidated financial statements.
Copal Partners
On November 4, 2011, subsidiaries of the Company acquired a 67% interest in Copal Partners Limited and a 100% interest in two related entities that were wholly-owned by Copal Partners Limited (together herein referred to as Copal). These acquisitions resulted in the Company obtaining an approximate 75% economic ownership interest in the Copal group of companies. Copal is a provider of outsourced research and consulting services to the financial services industry. Copal operates within the PS LOB of MA and complements the other products and services offered by MA. The table below details the total consideration transferred to the sellers of Copal:
Cash paid |
$ | 125.0 | ||
Put/call option for non-controlling interest |
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In conjunction with the purchase, the Company and the non-controlling shareholders entered into a put/call option agreement whereby the Company has the option to purchase from the non-controlling shareholders and the non-controlling shareholders have the option to sell to the Company the remaining 33% ownership interest of Copal Partners Limited based on a strike price to be calculated on pre-determined formulas using a combination of revenue and EBITDA multiples when exercised. The value of the estimated put/call option strike price on the date of acquisition was based on a Monte Carlo simulation model. This model contemplated multiple scenarios which simulated certain of Copals revenue, EBITDA margins and equity values to estimate the present value of the expected strike price of the option. The option is subject to a minimum exercise price of $46 million. There is no limit as to the maximum amount of the strike price on the put/call option.
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Additionally, as part of the consideration transferred, the Company issued a note payable of $14.2 million to the sellers which is more fully discussed in Note 13. The Company has a right to reduce the amount payable under this note with payments that it may be required to make relating to certain UTPs associated with the acquisition. Accordingly, this note payable is not carried on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 in accordance with certain indemnification arrangements relating to these UTPs which are more fully discussed below.
Also, the purchase agreement contains several different provisions for contingent cash payments to the sellers valued at $6.8 million at the acquisition date. A portion of the contingent cash payments are based on revenue and EBITDA growth for certain of the acquired Copal entities. This growth is calculated by comparing revenue and EBITDA in the year immediately prior to the exercise of the aforementioned put/call option to revenue and EBITDA in the year ended December 31, 2011. There are no limitations set forth in the acquisition agreement relating to the amount payable under this contingent payment arrangement. Payments under this arrangement, if any, would be made upon the exercise of the put/call option. Other contingent cash payments are based on the achievement of revenue targets for 2012 and 2013, with certain limits on the amount of revenue that can be applied to the calculation of the contingent payment. Each of these contingent payments has a maximum payout of $2.5 million. Further information on the inputs and methodologies utilized to derive the fair value of these contingent consideration liabilities are discussed in Note 10.
Shown below is the purchase price allocation, which summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed:
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In connection with the acquisition, the Company assumed liabilities relating to UTPs. These UTPs are included in the liabilities assumed in the table above. The sellers have contractually indemnified the Company against any potential payments that may have to be made regarding these UTPs. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, a portion of the purchase price was remitted to an escrow agent for various uncertainties associated with the transaction of which a portion relates to these UTPs. Additionally, the Company is contractually indemnified for payments in excess of the amount paid into escrow via a reduction to the amount payable under the aforementioned note payable issued to the sellers. Accordingly, the Company carries an indemnification asset on its consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 for which a portion has been offset by the note payable in the amount of $14.2 million.
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As of September 30, 2012, Copal operates as its own reporting unit. Accordingly, goodwill associated with the acquisition is part of the Copal reporting unit within the MA segment. Copal will remain a separate reporting unit until MA management completes its evaluation of options for integrating the entity into the other MA reporting units.
The near term impact to operations and cash flow from this acquisition is not expected to be material to the Companys consolidated financial statements.
KIS Pricing, Inc.
On May 6, 2011, a subsidiary of the Company acquired a 16% additional direct equity investment in KIS Pricing, which is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, from a shareholder with a non-controlling interest in the entity. The additional interest adds to the Companys existing indirect ownership of KIS Pricing through its controlling equity stake in Korea Investors Service (KIS). The aggregate purchase price was not material and the near term impact to operations and cash flow is not expected to be material. KIS Pricing is part of the MA segment.
NOTE 9. GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table summarizes the activity in goodwill for the periods indicated:
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$ | 11.0 | $ | 631.9 | $ | 642.9 | $ | 11.4 | $ | 454.1 | $ | 465.5 | ||||||||||||
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| (4.4 | ) | (4.4 | ) | | 198.5 | 198.5 | ||||||||||||||||
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Acquired intangible assets and related amortization consisted of:
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Amortization expense relating to acquired intangible assets is as follows:
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$ | 8.1 | $ | 5.0 | $ | 22.5 | $ | 14.6 |
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Intangible assets are reviewed for recoverability whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are lower than the carrying amount of the related asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the asset. In conjunction with the Companys annual goodwill impairment assessment, the Company reviewed the recoverability of certain customer lists within its FSTC reporting unit as actual and projected results for this reporting unit were less than anticipated earlier in 2012. This review resulted in an impairment of approximately $1 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. There were no impairments to intangible assets in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.
Goodwill is analyzed for impairment annually or more frequently if circumstances indicate the assets may be impaired. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, there were no impairments to goodwill.
NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE
The table below presents information about items, which are carried at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
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(b) | Represents contingent consideration liabilities pursuant to the agreements for certain MA acquisitions which are more fully discussed in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements |
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The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of the Companys Level 3 liabilities:
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$ | 9.1 | $ | 2.1 | ||||
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The gains included in earnings in the table above are recorded within SG&A expenses in the Companys consolidated statement of operations. These gains relate to contingent consideration obligations outstanding at September 30, 2012.
Of the $6.8 million in contingent consideration obligations as of September 30, 2012, $1.4 million is classified within accounts payable and accrued liabilities with the remaining $5.4 million classified in other liabilities within the Companys consolidated balance sheet.
The following are descriptions of the methodologies utilized by the Company to estimate the fair value of its derivative contracts and contingent consideration obligations:
Derivatives:
In determining the fair value of the derivative contracts in the table above, the Company utilizes industry standard valuation models. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using spot rates, forward points, currency volatilities, interest rates as well as the risk of non-performance of the Company and the counterparties with whom it has derivative contracts. The Company established strict counterparty credit guidelines and only enters into transactions with financial institutions that adhere to these guidelines. Accordingly, the risk of counterparty default is deemed to be minimal.
Contingent consideration:
At September 30, 2012, the Company has contingent consideration obligations related to the acquisitions of CSI and Copal which are based on certain financial and non-financial metrics set forth in the acquisition agreements. These obligations are measured using Level 3 inputs as defined in the ASC. The Company recorded the obligations for these contingent consideration arrangements on the date of each respective acquisition based on managements best estimates of the achievement of the metrics and the value of the obligations are adjusted quarterly.
The contingent consideration obligation for CSI is based on the achievement of a certain contractual milestone by January 2016. The Company utilizes a discounted cash flow methodology to value this obligation. The future expected cash flow for this obligation is discounted using an interest rate available to borrowers with similar credit risk profiles to that of the
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Company. The most significant unobservable input involved in the measurement of this obligation is the probability that the milestone will be reached by January 2016. At September 30, 2012, the Company expects that this milestone will be reached by the aforementioned date.
There are several contingent consideration obligations relating to the acquisition of Copal which are more fully discussed in Note 8. The Company utilizes discounted cash flow methodologies to value these obligations. The expected future cash flows for these obligations are discounted using a risk-free interest rate plus a credit spread based on the option adjusted spread of the Companys publicly traded debt as of the valuation date. The most significant unobservable input involved in the measurement of these obligations is the projected future financial results of the applicable Copal entities. Also, for the portion of the obligations which are dependent upon the exercise of the call/put option, the Company has utilized a Monte Carlo simulation model to estimate when the option will be exercised, thus triggering the payment of contingent consideration.
A significant increase or decrease in any of the aforementioned significant unobservable inputs related to the fair value measurement of the Companys contingent consideration obligations would result in a significantly higher or lower reported fair value for these obligations.
NOTE 11. OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
The following tables contain additional detail related to certain balance sheet captions:
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$ | 22.2 | $ | 27.6 | ||||
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$ | 40.9 | $ | 37.2 | ||||
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10.0 | 12.2 | ||||||
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$ | 66.5 | $ | 73.8 | ||||
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113.1 | 114.1 | ||||||
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22.6 | 17.6 | ||||||
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2.8 | 38.2 | ||||||
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57.1 | 50.5 | ||||||
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6.7 | 15.1 | ||||||
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14.6 | 16.4 | ||||||
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22.9 | 23.4 | ||||||
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0.1 | 0.2 | ||||||
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1.2 | 1.7 | ||||||
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$ | 194.5 | $ | 187.5 | ||||
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The following table shows changes in the redeemable noncontrolling interest related to the acquisition of Copal:
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Balance January 1, |
$ | 60.5 | $ | | ||||
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Noncontrolling Interests:
The following table summarizes the changes in the Companys noncontrolling interests:
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$ | 10.6 | $ | 11.2 | ||||
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(4.7 | ) | (5.1 | ) | ||||
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The following table summarizes the components of the Companys AOCI:
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$ | (0.8 | ) | $ | (23.3 | ) | ||
Net actuarial losses and net prior service cost related to Post-retirement plans, net of tax |
(82.4 | ) | (81.2 | ) | ||||
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The following table summarizes the components of other non-operating (expense) income:
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NOTE 12. PENSION AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Moodys maintains funded and unfunded noncontributory Defined Benefit Pension Plans. The U.S. DBPPs provide defined benefits using a cash balance formula based on years of service and career average salary for its employees or final average pay for selected executives. The Company also provides certain healthcare and life insurance benefits for retired U.S. employees. The retirement healthcare plans are contributory with participants contributions adjusted annually; the life insurance plans are noncontributory. Moodys funded and unfunded U.S. pension plans, the U.S. retirement healthcare plans and the U.S. retirement life insurance plans are collectively referred to herein as the Retirement Plans.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company no longer offers DBPPs to U.S. employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2008. New U.S. employees will instead receive a retirement contribution of similar benefit value under the Companys Profit Participation Plan. Current participants of the Companys DBPPs continue to accrue benefits based on existing plan formulas.
The components of net periodic benefit expense related to the Retirement Plans are as follows:
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$ | 4.7 | $ | 3.7 | $ | 0.4 | $ | 0.3 | ||||||||
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The Company contributed $17.8 million to its U.S. funded pension plan and made payments of $1.9 million related to its unfunded U.S. DBPPs and $0.4 million to its U.S. other retirement plans, respectively during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company presently anticipates making additional payments of $1.4 million related to its unfunded U.S. DBPPs and $0.2 million to its U.S. other retirement plans during the remainder of 2012.
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NOTE 13. INDEBTEDNESS
The following table summarizes total indebtedness:
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Series 2005-1 Notes, due 2015; which includes the fair value of interest rate swap of $18.4 million at 2012 and $11.5 million at 2011 |
318.4 | 311.5 | ||||||
Series 2007-1 Notes due 2017 |
300.0 | 300.0 | ||||||
2010 Senior Notes, due 2020, net of unamortized discount of $2.6 million in 2012 and $2.7 million in 2011 |
497.4 | 497.3 | ||||||
2012 Senior Notes, due 2022, net of unamortized discount of $3.9 million in 2012 |
496.1 | | ||||||
2008 Term Loan, various payments through 2013 |
95.6 | 135.0 | ||||||
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2012 Facility
On April 18, 2012, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a $1 billion five-year senior, unsecured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1 billion that expires in April 2017. The 2012 Facility replaces the $1 billion 2007 Facility that was scheduled to expire in September 2012. The proceeds from the 2012 Facility will be used for general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, support for the Companys $1 billion commercial paper program, share repurchases and acquisition financings. Interest on borrowings under the facility is payable at rates that are based on LIBOR plus a premium that can range from 77.5 basis points to 120 basis points per annum of the outstanding amount, depending on the Companys Debt/EBITDA ratio. The Company also pays quarterly facility fees, regardless of borrowing activity under the 2012 Facility. These quarterly fees can range from 10 basis points of the facility amount to 17.5 basis points, depending on the Companys Debt/ EBITDA Ratio.
The 2012 Facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries, without the approval of the lenders, to engage in mergers, consolidations, asset sales, transactions with affiliates and sale-leaseback transactions or to incur liens, as set forth in the facility agreement. The 2012 Facility also contains a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a Debt to EBITDA Ratio of not more than 4 to 1 at the end of any fiscal quarter. Upon the occurrence of certain financial or economic events, significant corporate events or certain other events constituting an event of default under the 2012 Facility, all loans outstanding under the facility (including accrued interest and fees payable thereunder) may be declared immediately due and payable and all commitments under the facility may be terminated.
2007 Facility
On September 28, 2007, the Company entered into a $1.0 billion five-year senior, unsecured revolving credit facility, expiring in September 2012. The 2007 Facility served, in part, to support the Companys CP Program described below. Interest on borrowings was payable at rates that were based on LIBOR plus a premium that could range from 16.0 to 40.0 basis points of the outstanding borrowing amount depending on the Debt/EBITDA ratio. The Company also paid quarterly facility fees, regardless of borrowing activity under the 2007 Facility. The quarterly fees for the 2007 Facility ranged from 4.0 to 10.0 basis points per annum of the facility amount, depending on the Companys Debt/EBITDA ratio.
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The Company also paid a utilization fee of 5.0 basis points on borrowings outstanding when the aggregate amount outstanding exceeded 50% of the total facility. The 2007 Facility contained certain covenants that, among other things, restricted the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, without the approval of the lenders, to engage in mergers, consolidations, asset sales, transactions with affiliates and sale-leaseback transactions or to incur liens, as defined in the related agreement. The 2007 Facility also contained financial covenants that, among other things, required the Company to maintain a Debt/EBITDA ratio of not more than 4.0 to 1.0 at the end of any fiscal quarter. On April 18, 2012, the 2007 Facility was replaced by the 2012 Facility described above.
Commercial Paper
On October 3, 2007, the Company entered into a private placement commercial paper program under which the Company may issue CP notes up to a maximum amount of $1.0 billion. Amounts available under the CP Program may be re-borrowed. The CP Program is supported by the Companys 2012 Facility. The maturities of the CP Notes will vary, but may not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. The CP Notes are sold at a discount from par or, alternatively, sold at par and bear interest at rates that will vary based upon market conditions at the time of issuance. The rates of interest will depend on whether the CP Notes will be a fixed or floating rate. The interest on a floating rate may be based on the following: (a) certificate of deposit rate; (b) commercial paper rate; (c) federal funds rate; (d) LIBOR; (e) prime rate; (f) Treasury rate; or (g) such other base rate as may be specified in a supplement to the private placement agreement. The CP Program contains certain events of default including, among other things: non-payment of principal, interest or fees; entrance into any form of moratorium; and bankruptcy and insolvency events, subject in certain instances to cure periods.
Notes Payable
On September 30, 2005, the Company issued and sold through a private placement transaction, $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Series 2005-1 Senior Unsecured Notes due 2015 pursuant to the 2005 Agreement. The Series 2005-1 Notes have a ten-year term and bear interest at an annual rate of 4.98%, payable semi-annually on March 30 and September 30. Proceeds from the sale of the Series 2005-1 Notes were used to refinance $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Companys outstanding 7.61% senior notes which matured on September 30, 2005. In the event that Moodys pays all, or part, of the Series 2005-1 Notes in advance of their maturity, such prepayment will be subject to a Make Whole Amount. The Series 2005-1 Notes are subject to certain covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, without the approval of the lenders, to engage in mergers, consolidations, asset sales, transactions with affiliates and sale-leaseback transactions or to incur liens, as defined in the related agreements.
On September 7, 2007, the Company issued and sold through a private placement transaction, $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.06% Series 2007-1 Senior Unsecured Notes due 2017 pursuant to the 2007 Agreement. The Series 2007-1 Notes have a ten-year term and bear interest at an annual rate of 6.06%, payable semi-annually on March 7 and September 7. Under the terms of the 2007 Agreement, the Company may, from time to time within five years, in its sole discretion, issue additional series of senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million pursuant to one or more supplements to the 2007 Agreement. The Company may prepay the Series 2007-1 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount being prepaid, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a Make Whole Amount. The 2007 Agreement contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company, and certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things: enter into transactions with affiliates, dispose of assets, incur or create liens, enter into any sale-leaseback transactions, or merge with any other corporation or convey, transfer or lease substantially all of its assets. The Company must also not permit its Debt/EBITDA ratio to exceed 4.0 to 1.0 at the end of any fiscal quarter.
On August 19, 2010, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes in a public offering. The 2010 Senior Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.50% and mature on September 1, 2020. Interest on the 2010 Senior Notes will be due semi-annually on September 1 and March 1 of each year, commencing March 1, 2011. The
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Company may prepay the 2010 Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount being prepaid, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a Make-Whole Amount. Additionally, at the option of the holders of the notes, the Company may be required to purchase all or a portion of the notes upon occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event, as defined in the 2010 Indenture, at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. The 2010 Indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur or create liens and enter into sale and leaseback transactions. In addition, the Indenture contains a covenant that limits the ability of the Company to consolidate or merge with another entity or to sell all or substantially all of its assets to another entity. The 2010 Indenture contains customary default provisions. In addition, an event of default will occur if the Company or certain of its subsidiaries fail to pay the principal of any indebtedness (as defined in the 2010 Indenture) when due at maturity in an aggregate amount of $50 million or more, or a default occurs that results in the acceleration of the maturity of the Companys or certain of its subsidiaries indebtedness in an aggregate amount of $50 million or more. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default under the 2010 Indenture, the notes may become immediately due and payable either automatically or by the vote of the holders of more than 25% of the aggregate principal amount of all of the notes then outstanding.
On November 4, 2011, in connection with the acquisition of Copal, a subsidiary of the Company issued a $14.2 million non-interest bearing note to the sellers which represented a portion of the consideration transferred to acquire the Copal entities. If a seller subsequently transfers to the Company all of its shares, the Company must repay the seller its proportion of the principal on the later of (i) the fourth anniversary date of the note or (ii) within a time frame set forth in the acquisition agreement relating to the resolution of certain income tax uncertainties pertaining to the transaction. Otherwise, the Company must repay any amount outstanding on the earlier of (i) two business days subsequent to the exercise of the put/call option to acquire the remaining shares of Copal or (ii) the tenth anniversary date of the issuance of the note. The Company has the right to offset payment of the note against certain indemnification assets associated with UTPs related to the acquisition, which are more fully discussed in Note 7. Accordingly, the Company has offset the liability for this note against the indemnification asset, thus no balance for this note is carried on the Companys consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. In the event that the Company would not be required to settle amounts related to the UTPs, the Company would be required to pay the sellers the principal in accordance with the note agreement. The Company may prepay the note in accordance with certain terms set forth in the acquisition agreement.
On August 20, 2012, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes in a public offering. The 2012 Senior Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.50% and mature on September 1, 2022. Interest on the 2012 Senior Notes will be due semi-annually on September 1 and March 1 of each year, commencing March 1, 2013. The Company may prepay the 2012 Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount being prepaid, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a Make-Whole Amount. Additionally, at the option of the holders of the notes, the Company may be required to purchase all or a portion of the notes upon occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event, as defined in the 2012 Indenture, at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. The 2012 Indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur or create liens and enter into sale and leaseback transactions. In addition, the 2012 Indenture contains a covenant that limits the ability of the Company to consolidate or merge with another entity or to sell all or substantially all of its assets to another entity. The 2012 Indenture contains customary default provisions. In addition, an event of default will occur if the Company or certain of its subsidiaries fail to pay the principal of any indebtedness (as defined in the 2012 Indenture) when due at maturity in an aggregate amount of $50 million or more, or a default occurs that results in the acceleration of the maturity of the Companys or certain of its subsidiaries indebtedness in an aggregate amount of $50 million or more. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default under the Indenture, the 2012 Senior notes may become immediately due and payable either automatically or by the vote of the holders of more than 25% of the aggregate principal amount of all of the notes then outstanding.
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2008 Term Loan
On May 7, 2008, Moodys entered into a five-year, $150.0 million senior unsecured term loan with several lenders due at various times through May 7, 2013. Proceeds from the loan were used to pay off a portion of the CP outstanding. Interest on borrowings under the 2008 Term Loan is payable quarterly at rates that are based on LIBOR plus a margin that can range from 125 basis points to 175 basis points depending on the Companys Debt/EBITDA ratio. The outstanding borrowings shall amortize in accordance with the schedule of payments set forth in the 2008 Term Loan outlined in the table below.
The 2008 Term Loan contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company to engage or to permit its subsidiaries to engage in mergers, consolidations, asset sales, transactions with affiliates and sale-leaseback transactions or to incur, or permit its subsidiaries to incur, liens, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and limitations. The 2008 Term Loan also limits the amount of debt that subsidiaries of the Company may incur. In addition, the 2008 Term Loan contains a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a Debt/EBITDA ratio of not more than 4.0 to 1.0 at the end of any fiscal quarter.
The principal payments due on the Companys long-term borrowings for each of the next five years are presented in the table below:
Year Ended December 31, |
2008 Term Loan |
Series 2005-1 Notes |
Series 2007-1 Notes |
2010 Senior Notes |
2012 Senior Notes |
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$ | 31.8 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 31.8 | ||||||||||||
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63.8 | | | | | 63.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 300.0 | | | | 300.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| | 300.0 | 500.0 | 500.0 | 1,300.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 95.6 | $ | 300.0 | $ | 300.0 | $ | 500.0 | $ | 500.0 | $ | 1,695.6 | ||||||||||||
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In the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $300 million which converted the fixed rate of interest on the Series 2005-1 Notes to a floating LIBOR-based interest rate. Also, on May 7, 2008, the Company entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $150 million to protect against fluctuations in the LIBOR-based variable interest rate on the 2008 Term Loan. Both of these interest rate swaps are more fully discussed in Note 7 above.
At September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained within all of the debt agreements. In addition to the covenants described above, the 2012 Facility, the 2007 Facility, the 2005 Agreement, the 2007 Agreement, the 2012 Senior Notes, the 2010 Senior Notes and the 2008 Term Loan contain cross default provisions. These provisions state that default under one of the aforementioned debt instruments could in turn permit lenders under other debt instruments to declare borrowings outstanding under those instruments to be immediately due and payable. As of September 30, 2012, there were no such cross defaults.
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Interest expense, net
The following table summarizes the components of interest as presented in the consolidated statements of operations:
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$ | 1.2 | $ | 1.6 | $ | 3.7 | $ | 3.9 | ||||||||
Expense on borrowings |
(19.3 | ) | (16.2 | ) | (52.1 | ) | (48.9 | ) | ||||||||
Income (expense) on UTPs and other tax related liabilities (a) |
(1.7 | ) | 0.9 | 1.8 | (6.1 | ) | ||||||||||
Legacy Tax (b) |
4.4 | | 4.4 | 3.7 | ||||||||||||
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(a) | The nine months ended September 30, 2012 amount contains a benefit of approximately $7 million related to the settlement of state and local income tax audits. |
(b) | The 2012 amounts represent a reversal of $4.4 million of accrued interest relating to the favorable resolution of a Legacy Tax Matter for the 2005 and 2006 tax years. The 2011 amounts represent a reversal of $2.8 million of accrued interest expense relating to the favorable resolution of a Legacy Tax Matter and $0.9 million of interest income related to a pre-spinoff tax year. |
The following tables shows the cash paid for interest:
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Interest paid* |
$ | 97.1 | $ | 63.6 |
* | Interest paid includes payments of interest relating to the settlement of income tax audits in the first quarter of 2012 as well as net settlements on interest rate swaps more fully discussed in Note 7. |
The Companys long-term debt, including the current portion, is recorded at cost except for the Series 2005-1 Notes which are carried at cost adjusted for the fair value of an interest rate swap used to hedge the fair value of the note. The fair value and carrying value of the Companys long-term debt as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:
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$ | 318.4 | $ | 315.5 | $ | 311.5 | $ | 316.5 | ||||||||
Series 2007-1 Notes |
300.0 | 335.9 | 300.0 | 332.7 | ||||||||||||
2010 Senior Notes |
497.4 | 554.6 | 497.3 | 525.6 | ||||||||||||
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496.1 | 530.4 | | | ||||||||||||
2008 Term Loan |
95.6 | 95.6 | 135.0 | 135.0 | ||||||||||||
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The fair values of the Companys 2012 Senior Notes and 2010 Senior Notes are based on quoted market prices. The fair value of the remaining long-term debt, which is not publicly traded, is estimated using discounted cash flows with inputs based on prevailing interest rates available to the Company for borrowings with similar maturities.
NOTE 14. CONTINGENCIES
From time to time, Moodys is involved in legal and tax proceedings, governmental investigations, claims and litigation that are incidental to the Companys business, including claims based on ratings assigned by MIS. Moodys is also subject to ongoing tax audits in the normal course of business. Management periodically assesses the Companys liabilities and contingencies in connection with these matters based upon the latest information available. Moodys discloses material pending legal proceedings pursuant to SEC rules and other pending matters as it may determine to be appropriate.
Following the events in the U.S. subprime residential mortgage sector and the credit markets more broadly over the last several years, MIS and other credit rating agencies are the subject of intense scrutiny, increased regulation, ongoing investigation, and civil litigation. Legislative, regulatory and enforcement entities around the world are considering additional legislation, regulation and enforcement actions, including with respect to MISs compliance with newly imposed regulatory standards. Moodys has received subpoenas and inquiries from states attorneys general and other governmental authorities and is responding to such investigations and inquiries.
In addition, the Company is facing litigation from market participants relating to the performance of MIS rated securities. Although Moodys in the normal course experiences such litigation, the volume and cost of defending such litigation has significantly increased following the events in the U.S. subprime residential mortgage sector and the credit markets more broadly over the last several years.
On June 27, 2008, the Brockton Contributory Retirement System, a purported shareholder of the Companys securities, filed a purported shareholder derivative complaint on behalf of the Company against its directors and certain senior officers, and the Company as nominal defendant, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. The plaintiff asserted various causes of action relating to the named defendants oversight of MISs ratings of RMBS and constant-proportion debt obligations, and their participation in the alleged public dissemination of false and misleading information about MISs ratings practices and/or a failure to implement internal procedures and controls to prevent the alleged wrongdoing. The plaintiff sought compensatory damages, restitution, disgorgement of profits and other equitable relief. On July 2, 2008, Thomas R. Flynn, a purported shareholder of the Companys securities, filed a similar purported shareholder derivative complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, asserting similar claims and seeking the same relief. The Flynn and Brockton cases were consolidated and plaintiffs filed an amended consolidated complaint in November 2008. Similar claims were subsequently filed on October 30, 2008 by the Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, on December 9, 2008 by Rena Nadoff in the Supreme Court of the State of New York and on July 6, 2009 by W. A. Sokolowski in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On July 19, 2012, plaintiffs in the above shareholder derivative actions filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York a motion for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement that would resolve all pending shareholder derivative cases. The settlement calls for Moodys to adopt and maintain certain corporate governance changes for a period of two years. In connection with the settlement, the Company agreed not to oppose an application for attorneys fees and costs in an amount not to exceed $4.95 million. On July 20, 2012, the District Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement. On September 6, 2012, the District Court held a final settlement hearing and, on September 7, 2012, entered a Final Order and Judgment. No shareholder has appealed the Final Order and Judgment, and the time for an appeal to be filed expired on October 9, 2012.
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Two purported class action complaints have been filed by purported purchasers of the Companys securities against the Company and certain of its senior officers, asserting claims under the federal securities laws. The first was filed by Raphael Nach in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on July 19, 2007. The second was filed by Teamsters Local 282 Pension Trust Fund in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on September 26, 2007. Both actions have been consolidated into a single proceeding entitled In re Moodys Corporation Securities Litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. On June 27, 2008, a consolidated amended complaint was filed, purportedly on behalf of all purchasers of the Companys securities during the period February 3, 2006 through October 24, 2007. Plaintiffs allege that the defendants issued false and/or misleading statements concerning the Companys business conduct, business prospects, business conditions and financial results relating primarily to MISs ratings of structured finance products including RMBS, CDO and constant-proportion debt obligations. The plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount of compensatory damages and their reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the case. The Company moved for dismissal of the consolidated amended complaint in September 2008. On February 23, 2009, the court issued an opinion dismissing certain claims and sustaining others. On January 22, 2010, plaintiffs moved to certify a class of individuals who purchased Moodys Corporation common stock between February 3, 2006 and October 24, 2007, which the Company opposed. On March 31, 2011, the court issued an opinion denying plaintiffs motion to certify the proposed class. On April 14, 2011, plaintiffs filed a petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking discretionary permission to appeal the decision. The Company filed its response to the petition on April 25, 2011. On July 20, 2011, the Second Circuit issued an order denying plaintiffs petition for leave to appeal.
On August 25, 2008, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank filed a purported class action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York asserting numerous common-law causes of action against two subsidiaries of the Company, another rating agency, and Morgan Stanley & Co. The action relates to securities issued by a structured investment vehicle called Cheyne Finance (the Cheyne SIV) and seeks, among other things, compensatory and punitive damages. The central allegation against the rating agency defendants is that the credit ratings assigned to the securities issued by the Cheyne SIV were false and misleading. In early proceedings, the court dismissed all claims against the rating agency defendants except those for fraud and aiding and abetting fraud. In June 2010, the court denied plaintiffs motion for class certification, and additional plaintiffs were subsequently added to the complaint. In January 2012, the rating agency defendants moved for summary judgment with respect to the fraud and aiding and abetting fraud claims. Also in January 2012, in light of new New York state case law, the court permitted the plaintiffs to file an amended complaint that reasserted previously dismissed claims against all defendants for breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and related aiding and abetting claims. In May 2012, the court, ruling on the rating agency defendants motion to dismiss, dismissed all of the reasserted claims except for the negligent misrepresentation claim, and on September 19, 2012, after further proceedings, the court also dismissed the negligent misrepresentation claim. On August 17, 2012, the court ruled on the rating agencies motion for summary judgment on the plaintiffs remaining claims for fraud and aiding and abetting fraud. The court dismissed, in whole or in part, the fraud claims of four plaintiffs as against Moodys but allowed the fraud claims to proceed with respect to certain claims of one of those plaintiffs and the claims of the remaining 11 plaintiffs. The court also dismissed all claims against Moodys for aiding and abetting fraud. Trial on the remaining fraud claims against the rating agencies, and on claims against Morgan Stanley for aiding and abetting fraud and for negligent misrepresentation, is scheduled for May 2013. According to plaintiffs most recent litigation disclosures, plaintiffs have asserted that their total alleged compensatory damages against all defendants, consisting of alleged lost principal and lost interest, plus statutory interest, are approximately $713 million. However, this figure includes approximately $303 million dollars of damages asserted in connection with claims that have been dismissed against Moodys via the courts August 17, 2012 ruling, noted above. Three of the four plaintiffs whose claims were dismissed against Moodys, with claims aggregating approximately $288 million, have filed motions for reconsideration.
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In October 2009, plaintiffs King County, Washington and Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation each filed substantially identical putative class actions in the Southern District of New York against two subsidiaries of the Company and several other defendants, including two other rating agencies and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG. These actions arise out of investments in securities issued by a structured investment vehicle called Rhinebridge plc (the Rhinebridge SIV) and seek, among other things, compensatory and punitive damages. Each complaint asserted a claim for common law fraud against the rating agency defendants, alleging, among other things, that the credit ratings assigned to the securities issued by the Rhinebridge SIV were false and misleading. The case is pending before the same judge presiding over the litigation concerning the Cheyne SIV, described above. In April 2010, the court denied the rating agency defendants motion to dismiss. In June 2010, the court consolidated the two cases and the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that, among other things, added Morgan Stanley & Co. as a defendant. In January 2012, in light of new New York state case law, the court permitted the plaintiffs to file an amended complaint that asserted claims against the rating agency defendants for breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and aiding and abetting claims. In May 2012, the court, ruling on the rating agency defendants motion to dismiss, dismissed all of the new claims except for the negligent misrepresentation claim and a claim for aiding and abetting fraud; on September 28, 2012, after further proceedings, the court also dismissed the negligent misrepresentation claim. Plaintiffs have thus far not sought class certification. On September 7, 2012 the rating agencies filed a motion for summary judgment dismissing the remaining claims against them. In the course of the proceedings, the two plaintiffs have asserted that their total compensatory damages, consisting of alleged lost principal and lost interest, plus statutory interest, equal approximately $70 million. In June 2012, defendants IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG and IKB Credit Asset Management GmbH informed the court that they had executed a confidential settlement agreement with the plaintiffs.
For claims, litigation and proceedings not related to income taxes, where it is both probable that a liability is expected to be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company records liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and periodically adjusts these as appropriate. In other instances, because of uncertainties related to the probable outcome and/or the amount or range of loss, management does not record a liability but discloses the contingency if significant. As additional information becomes available, the Company adjusts its assessments and estimates of such matters accordingly. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of litigation, regulatory, enforcement and similar matters and contingencies, particularly where the claimants seek large or indeterminate damages or where the parties assert novel legal theories or the matters involve a large number of parties, the Company cannot predict what the eventual outcome of the pending matters will be or the timing of any resolution of such matters. The Company also cannot predict the impact (if any) that any such matters may have on how its business is conducted, on its competitive position or on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As the process to resolve the pending matters referred to above progresses, management will continue to review the latest information available and assess its ability to predict the outcome of such matters and the effects, if any, on its operations and financial condition. However, in light of the large or indeterminate damages sought in some of them, the absence of similar court rulings on the theories of law asserted and uncertainties regarding apportionment of any potential damages, an estimate of the range of possible losses cannot be made at this time. For income tax matters, the Company employs the prescribed methodology of Topic 740 of the ASC which requires a company to first determine whether it is more-likely-than-not (defined as a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that a tax position will be sustained based on its technical merits as of the reporting date, assuming that taxing authorities will examine the position and have full knowledge of all relevant information. A tax position that meets this more-likely-than-not threshold is then measured and recognized at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely to be realized upon effective settlement with a taxing authority.
Legacy Tax Matters
Moodys continues to have exposure to potential liabilities arising from Legacy Tax Matters. As of September 30, 2012, Moodys has recorded liabilities for Legacy Tax Matters totaling $38.9 million. This includes liabilities and accrued interest due to New D&B arising from the 2000 Distribution Agreement. It is possible that the ultimate liability for Legacy Tax Matters could be greater than the liabilities recorded by the Company, which could result in additional charges that may be material to Moodys future reported results, financial position and cash flows.
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The following summary of the relationships among Moodys, New D&B and their predecessor entities is important in understanding the Companys exposure to the Legacy Tax Matters.
In November 1996, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation separated into three separate public companies: The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, ACNielsen Corporation and Cognizant Corporation. In June 1998, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation separated into two separate public companies: Old D&B and R.H. Donnelley Corporation. During 1998, Cognizant separated into two separate public companies: IMS Health Incorporated and Nielsen Media Research, Inc. In September 2000, Old D&B separated into two separate public companies: New D&B and Moodys.
Old D&B and its predecessors entered into global tax planning initiatives in the normal course of business. These initiatives are subject to normal review by tax authorities. Old D&B and its predecessors also entered into a series of agreements covering the sharing of any liabilities for payment of taxes, penalties and interest resulting from unfavorable IRS determinations on certain tax matters, and certain other potential tax liabilities, all as described in such agreements. Further, in connection with the 2000 Distribution and pursuant to the terms of the 2000 Distribution Agreement, New D&B and Moodys have agreed on the financial responsibility for any potential liabilities related to these Legacy Tax Matters.
At the time of the 2000 Distribution, New D&B paid Moodys $55.0 million for 50% of certain anticipated future tax benefits through 2012. In the event that these tax benefits are not claimed or otherwise not realized by New D&B, or there is an IRS audit of New D&B impacting these tax benefits, Moodys would be required to repay to New D&B an amount equal to the discounted value of its share of the related future tax benefits as well as its share of any tax liability incurred by New D&B. In September 2012, New D&B effectively settled IRS examinations for its 2005 and 2006 tax years. As a result, in the third quarter of 2012, Moodys recorded a reduction of accrued interest expense of $4.4 million ($2.6 million, net of tax) and a reduction of other liabilities of $12.8 million, which was recorded as other non-operating income, relating to amounts due to New D&B. In June 2011, the statute of limitations for New D&B relating to its 2004 tax year expired. As a result, in the second quarter of 2011, Moodys recorded a reduction of accrued interest expense of $2.8 million ($1.7 million, net of tax) and a reduction of other liabilities of $6.4 million, which was recorded as other non-operating income, relating to amounts due to New D&B. As of September 30, 2012, Moodys liability with respect to this matter totaled $36.8 million.
Additionally, in April 2011, Moodys received a refund of $0.9 million ($0.6 million, net of tax) for interest assessed related to pre-spinoff tax years.
In 2005, settlement agreements were executed with the IRS with respect to certain Legacy Tax Matters related to the years 1989-1990 and 1993-1996. With respect to these settlements, Moodys and New D&B believed that IMS Health and NMR did not pay their full share of the liability to the IRS under the terms of the applicable separation agreements between the parties. Moodys and New D&B subsequently paid these amounts to the IRS and commenced arbitration proceedings against IMS Health and NMR to resolve this dispute. Pursuant to these arbitration proceedings, the Company received $10.8 million ($6.5 million as a reduction of interest expense and $4.3 million as a reduction of tax expense) in 2009. The aforementioned settlement payment resulted in net income benefits of $8.2 million in 2009. The Company continues to carry a $2.1 million liability for this matter.
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NOTE 15. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is organized into three operating segments: (i) MIS, (ii) MA and (iii) an immaterial operating segment that provides fixed income pricing services in the Asia Pacific region. This aforementioned immaterial operating segment has been aggregated with the MA operating segment based on the fact that it has similar economic characteristics to MA. Accordingly, the Company reports in two reportable segments: MIS and MA. The MIS segment is comprised of all of the Companys ratings activities. All of Moodys other non-rating commercial activities are included in the MA segment.
The MIS segment consists of four lines of businesscorporate finance, structured finance, financial institutions and public, project and infrastructure financethat generate revenue principally from fees for the assignment and ongoing monitoring of credit ratings on debt obligations and the entities that issue such obligations in markets worldwide.
The MA segment, which includes all of the Companys non-rating commercial activities, develops a wide range of products and services that support the risk management activities of institutional participants in global financial markets. The MA segment consists of three lines of business RD&A, enterprise risk solutions (formerly named risk management software) and professional services. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2012, a division within the PS LOB which provided various financial modeling services was transferred to the ERS LOB. Accordingly, the prior year revenue by LOB for MA has been reclassified to reflect the transfer of this division.
In the fourth quarter of 2011, subsidiaries of the Company acquired Copal and B&H. Copal is an outsourced research and consulting business. B&H is a provider of insurance risk management tools. B&H and Copal are part of the MA segment and their revenue is included in the ERS and PS LOBs within MA, respectively.
Revenue for MIS and expenses for MA include an intersegment royalty charged to MA for the rights to use and distribute content, data and products developed by MIS. Also, revenue for MA and expenses for MIS include an intersegment fee charged to MIS from MA for certain MA products and services utilized in MISs ratings process. Additionally, overhead costs and corporate expenses of the Company which exclusively benefit only one segment, are fully charged to that segment. Overhead costs and corporate expenses of the Company which benefit both segments are allocated to each segment based on a revenue-split methodology. Overhead expenses include costs such as rent and occupancy, information technology and support staff such as finance, human resources and information technology. Beginning on January 1, 2012, the Company refined its methodology for allocating certain overhead departments to its segments to better align the costs allocated based on each segments usage of the overhead service. The refined methodology is reflected in the segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and accordingly, the segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 have been reclassified to conform to the new presentation. Eliminations in the table below represent intersegment revenue/expense.
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Financial Information by Segment
The table below shows revenue, Adjusted Operating Income and operating income by reportable segment. Adjusted Operating Income is a financial metric utilized by the Companys chief operating decision maker to assess the profitability of each reportable segment.
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$ | 491.3 | $ | 218.1 | $ | (20.9 | ) | $ | 688.5 | $ | 368.2 | $ | 182.5 | $ | (19.4 | ) | $ | 531.3 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 227.9 | $ | 41.8 | $ | | $ | 269.7 | $ | 157.6 | $ | 38.5 | $ | | $ | 196.1 | ||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,419.8 | $ | 617.7 | $ | (61.4 | ) | $ | 1,976.1 | $ | 1,251.0 | $ | 519.4 | $ | (56.8 | ) | $ | 1,713.6 | ||||||||||||||
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684.0 | 466.6 | (61.4 | ) | 1,089.2 | 606.1 | 389.4 | (56.8 | ) | 938.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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MIS and MA Revenue by Line of Business
The table below presents revenue by LOB within each reportable segment:
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$ | 375.4 | $ | 274.3 | $ | 1,063.2 | $ | 890.7 | ||||||||
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NOTE 16. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The objective of this ASU is to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The amendments in this ASU change the wording used to describe current requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for financial statement disclosure about fair value measurements. Some of the amendments in the ASU clarify the FASBs intent or change a particular principle or requirement pertaining to the application of existing fair value measurement requirements or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU are required to be applied prospectively and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has conformed to the new disclosures required in this ASU in this Form 10Q for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Under the amendments in this ASU, an entity has two options for presenting its total comprehensive income: to show its components along with the components of net income in a single continuous statement, or in two separate but consecutive statements. The amendments in this ASU are required to be applied retrospectively and are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which indefinitely defers the requirement in ASU No. 2011-05 to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from OCI to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of OCI are presented. All other provisions of this ASU, which are to be applied retrospectively, are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted all provisions that were not deferred as of March 31, 2012. The adoption of this ASU will not have any impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements other than revising the presentation of the components of comprehensive income.
NOTE 17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 23, 2012, the Board approved the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share of Moodys common stock, payable on December 10, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2012.
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Item 2. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Moodys Corporation condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
This Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains Forward-Looking Statements. See Forward-Looking Statements commencing on page 79 for a discussion of uncertainties, risks and other factors associated with these statements.
Moodys is a provider of (i) credit ratings, (ii) credit and economic related research, data and analytical tools, (iii) software solutions and related risk management services, (iv) quantitative credit risk measures, financial services training and certification services and (v) outsourced research and analytical services to institutional customers. Moodys has two reportable segments: MIS and MA.
MIS, the credit rating agency, publishes credit ratings on a wide range of debt obligations and the entities that issue such obligations in markets worldwide. Revenue is derived from the originators and issuers of such transactions who use MIS ratings in the distribution of their debt issues to investors.
The MA segment, which includes all of the Companys non-rating commercial activities, develops a wide range of products and services that primarily support financial analysis and risk management activities of institutional participants in global financial markets. Within its RD&A business, MA distributes research and data developed by MIS as part of its ratings process, including in-depth research on major debt issuers, industry studies and commentary on topical credit-related events. The RD&A business also produces economic research as well as data and analytical tools such as quantitative credit risk scores. Within its ERS business (formerly referred to as RMS), MA provides software solutions as well as related risk management services. The PS business provides outsourced research and analytical services and financial training and certification programs.
Moodys purchased a majority stake in Copal in November 2011 which is currently a separate reporting unit within MA and for which revenues are reported within the PS LOB. The Company also purchased B&H in December 2011, which is currently part of the ERS reporting unit and LOB within MA.
Moodys discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based on the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires Moodys to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates are based on historical experience and on other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, Moodys evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable allowances, contingencies, restructuring, goodwill and acquired intangible assets, pension and other post-retirement benefits, stock-based compensation, and income taxes. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Item 7, MD&A, in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, includes descriptions of some of the judgments that Moodys makes in applying its accounting estimates in these areas. Since the date of the annual report on Form 10-K, there have been no material changes to the Companys critical accounting estimates, except for an accounting policy change relating to a change in the date for the
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Companys annual goodwill impairment assessment which is discussed below as well as the integration of the CSI reporting unit with the training reporting unit in the second quarter of 2012 to form the new Financial Services Training and Certification reporting unit. All other disclosures relating to the Companys critical accounting estimates pertaining to goodwill and other acquired intangible assets have not changed from the Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets
Moodys annually evaluates its goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. Historically, this was performed as of November 30 or more frequently if impairment indicators arose in accordance with ASC Topic 350. In the second quarter of 2012, the Company changed the date of its annual assessment of goodwill impairment to July 31 of each year. This is a change in method of applying an accounting principle which management believes is a preferable alternative, as the new date of the assessment is more closely aligned with the Companys annual strategic planning process. The change in the assessment date does not delay, accelerate or avoid a potential impairment charge. The Company has determined that it is impracticable to objectively determine projected cash flows and related valuation estimates that would have been used as of each July 31 of prior reporting periods without the use of hindsight. As such, the Company has prospectively applied the change in annual goodwill impairment testing date beginning in the second quarter of 2012.
At July 31, 2012, the Company had five primary reporting units: one in MIS that encompasses all of Moodys ratings operations and four reporting units within MA: RD&A, ERS, FSTC and Copal. The RD&A reporting unit encompasses the distribution of investor-oriented research and data developed by MIS as part of its ratings process, in-depth research on major debt issuers, industry studies, economic research and commentary on topical events and credit analytic tools. The ERS reporting unit consists of credit risk management and compliance software that is sold on a license or subscription basis as well as related advisory services for implementation and maintenance. In the first quarter of 2012, a division formerly in the RD&A reporting unit which provided various financial modeling services was transferred to the ERS reporting unit. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2012, the CSI reporting unit, which consisted of all operations relating to CSI which was acquired in in November 2010, was integrated into MAs training reporting unit to form the FSTC reporting unit. The new FSTC reporting unit consists of the portion of the MA business that offers both credit training as well as other professional development training and certification services. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company acquired Copal which is deemed to be separate reporting unit at September 30, 2012. Also, in December 2011, the Company acquired B&H which is part of the ERS reporting unit.
In 2011, the FASB issued an ASU which permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the fair value of a reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount before proceeding with a quantitative assessment. The Company has adopted the provisions of this ASU as of December 31, 2011 and accordingly, the Company evaluates the recoverability of goodwill using a three-step impairment test approach at the reporting unit level. In the first step, the Company assesses various qualitative factors to determine whether the fair value of a reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount. If a determination is made that, based on the qualitative factors, an impairment does not exist, the Company is not required to perform further testing. If the aforementioned qualitative assessment results in the Company concluding that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount, the fair value of the reporting unit will be determined and compared to its carrying value including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired and the Company is not required to perform further testing. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, the Company must perform a third step of the impairment test to determine the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill. The implied fair value of the goodwill is determined based on the difference between the fair value of the reporting unit and the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of the goodwill is less than the carrying value, the difference is recognized as an impairment charge. For the reporting units where the Company is consistently able to conclude on impairment using only a qualitative approach, the Companys accounting policy is to perform the second step of the aforementioned goodwill impairment assessment at least once every three years.
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Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived acquired intangible asset involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, future economic and market conditions, and appropriate comparable market metrics. The Company bases its fair value estimates on reasonable assumptions. However, as these estimates and assumptions are unpredictable and inherently uncertain, actual future results may differ from these estimates. In addition, the Company also makes certain judgments and assumptions in allocating shared assets and liabilities to determine the carrying values for each of its reporting units.
Goodwill is assigned to a reporting unit at the date when an acquisition is integrated into one of the established reporting units, and is based on which reporting unit is expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. Other assets and liabilities, including applicable corporate assets, are allocated to the extent they are related to the operation of respective reporting units.
At July 31, 2012, the Company determined, based on actual and forecasted operating results and certain other macroeconomic uncertainties that there were indicators that the fair value of the FSTC reporting unit may potentially be less than its carrying amount. This fact coupled with the aforementioned integration of CSI with MAs other training businesses as well as the transfer of a division from the RD&A reporting unit to the ERS reporting unit and the acquisition of B&H after the November 30, 2011 goodwill impairment analysis date, resulted in the Company performing a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment on the RD&A, ERS and FSTC reporting units at July 31, 2012. Based on this assessment, the Company does not believe that the goodwill relating to these reporting units is impaired at July 31, 2012, as the fair value for these reporting units was in excess of their carrying values (see sensitivity analysis on this excess as well as further detail on key assumptions utilized in the derivation of the reporting units fair value below).
The Company performed a qualitative analysis on its MIS and Copal reporting units and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of these reporting units was less than their carrying amounts. The most significant estimates in these qualitative assessments were projected results for each reporting unit and the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The qualitative assessment also considered the impact of various macroeconomic conditions as well as factors specific to the reporting unit that could impact future cash flows. In addition to analyzing macroeconomic factors that could potentially impact the cash flows of the reporting units, the Company analyzed the growth rates and the WACC for the MIS reporting unit, noting that changes in the assumptions from those used for the reporting units last quantitative assessment as of November 30, 2010 would be favorable to the reporting units valuation. For the Copal reporting unit, the Company believes its fair value approximates the purchase price due to the proximity of the purchase date to the date of the goodwill impairment assessment and the fact that Copal is meeting its financial targets established at the time of the acquisition. Based upon the aforementioned qualitative assessment for MIS and Copal, the Company determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the MIS and Copal reporting units was less than its carrying amount.
Sensitivity Analyses and Key Assumptions for Deriving the Fair Value of a Reporting Unit
The following table identifies the amount of goodwill allocated to each reporting unit as of September 30, 2012 as well as the amount by which the net assets of each reporting unit would exceed the fair value under Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test as prescribed in ASC Topic 350, assuming hypothetical reductions in their fair values as of the date of the last quantitative goodwill impairment assessment for all reporting units. For the RD&A, ERS and FSTC reporting units, the fair value in the table below was calculated as of July 31, 2012. For the MIS reporting unit, the fair value was calculated as of November 30, 2010 as there have been no qualitative indicators that have resulted in the Company performing a quantitative test subsequent to this date. The Copal reporting units fair value is deemed to be its purchase price.
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As can be seen from the table above, the reporting unit most at risk for potential impairment is the FSTC reporting unit and failure to meet its financial projections could result in a goodwill impairment. This business is sensitive to the staffing levels and profitability of the global financial services industry, particularly in Canada and EMEA.
The following is a discussion regarding the Companys methodology for determining the fair value of its reporting units as of the date of each reporting units last quantitative test (July 31, 2012 for RD&A, ERS and FSTC; November 30, 2010 for MIS). This discussion excludes Copal which has not yet been subject to a full quantitative impairment analysis as of September 30, 2012 due to the timing of the acquisition of this entity:
The fair value of each reporting unit was estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology and comparable public company and precedent transaction multiples. The DCF analysis requires significant judgments regarding the derivation of fair value, including estimation of future operating results and cash flows of each reporting unit, which is based on internal budgets and strategic plans, expected long-term growth rates, terminal values, weighted average cost of capital and the effects of external factors and market conditions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of the fair value and goodwill impairment for each reporting unit which could result in an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of goodwill, which could be material to the Companys financial position and results of operations. Moodys allocates newly acquired goodwill to reporting units based on the reporting unit expected to benefit from the acquisition. The Company evaluates its reporting units on an annual basis, or more frequently if there are changes in the reporting structure of the Company due to acquisitions or realignments.
The following discusses the key assumptions utilized in the discounted cash flow valuation methodology which requires significant management judgment:
| WACC The WACC is the rate to discount each reporting units estimated future cash flows. The WACC is calculated based on the proportionate weighting of the cost of debt and equity. The cost of equity is based on a risk-free interest rate, an equity risk factor which is derived from public companies similar to the reporting unit and which captures the perceived risks and uncertainties associated with the reporting units cash flows. The cost of debt component is calculated as the weighted average cost associated with all of the Companys outstanding borrowings as of the date of the impairment test and was immaterial to the computation of the WACC. The cost of debt and equity is weighted based on the debt to market capitalization ratio of publicly traded companies with similarities to the reporting unit being tested. The WACC for all reporting units ranged from 9% to 12% as of the date of the last quantitative test for each reporting unit. Differences in the WACC used between reporting units is due primarily to distinct risks and uncertainties regarding the cash flows of the different reporting units. A sensitivity analysis of the WACC was performed on all reporting units. An increase in the WACC of one percentage point for each of the reporting units would not have resulted in the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeding its respective estimated fair value under step one of the goodwill impairment test as prescribed in ASC Topic 350. |
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| Future cash flow assumptionsThe projections for future cash flows utilized in the models are derived from historical experience and assumptions regarding future growth and profitability of each reporting unit. These projections are consistent with the Companys operating and strategic plan. Cash flows for the five years subsequent to date of the last quantitative goodwill impairment analysis were estimated based on annual revenue growth rates ranging from 3% to 17 percent. The growth rates assumed a gradual increase in revenue from financial service customers based on a continued improvement in the global economy and capital markets which began in the second half of 2009. Beyond five years a terminal value was determined using a perpetuity growth rate based on inflation and real GDP growth rates. A sensitivity analysis of the growth rates was performed on all reporting units. A decrease in the growth rates used in the discounted cash flow calculation of 10% for each of the reporting units would not have resulted in the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeding its respective estimated fair value under step one of the goodwill impairment test as prescribed in ASC Topic 350. |
Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In conjunction with the assessment of goodwill impairment at July 31, 2012, the Company reviewed the recoverability of certain customer lists within its FSTC reporting unit. This review resulted in an impairment of approximately $1 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. For all other intangible assets, there were no such events or changes during 2012 that would indicate that the carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets in any of the Companys reporting units may not be recoverable. This determination was made based on improving market conditions for the reporting unit where the intangible asset resides and an assessment of projected cash flows for all reporting units. Additionally, there were no events or circumstances during 2012 that would indicate the need for an adjustment of the remaining useful lives of the Companys amortizable intangible assets.
The Company is organized into three operating segments: (i) MIS, (ii) MA and (iii) an immaterial operating segment that provides fixed income pricing services in the Asia Pacific region. The aforementioned immaterial operating segment has been aggregated with the MA operating segment based on the fact that it has similar economic characteristics to MA. Accordingly, the Company reports in two reportable segments: MIS and MA. The MIS segment is comprised of all of the Companys ratings activities. All of Moodys other non-rating commercial activities are included in the MA segment.
The MIS segment consists of four lines of businesscorporate finance, structured finance, financial institutions and public, project and infrastructure financethat generate revenue principally from fees for the assignment and ongoing monitoring of credit ratings on debt obligations and the entities that issue such obligations in markets worldwide.
The MA segment, which includes all of the Companys non-rating commercial activities, develops a wide range of products and services that support financial analysis and risk management activities of institutional participants in global financial markets. The MA segment consists of three lines of business RD&A, ERS (formerly RMS) and PS. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2012, a division within the PS LOB that provides various financial modeling services was transferred to the ERS LOB. Accordingly, the prior year revenue by LOB for MA has been reclassified to reflect this transfer.
In the fourth quarter of 2011, subsidiaries of the Company acquired Copal and B&H. Copal is an outsourced research and consulting business. B&H is a provider of insurance risk management tools. B&H and Copal are part of the MA segment and their revenues are included in the ERS and PS LOBs within MA, respectively.
The following is a discussion of the results of operations of these segments, including the intersegment royalty revenue for MIS and expense charged to MA for the rights to use and distribute content, data and products developed by MIS. The discussion also includes intersegment fees charged to MIS from MA for the use of certain MA products and services in MISs ratings process. Overhead charges and corporate expenses which exclusively benefit one segment are fully charged to that segment. These fees charged by MA are generally equal to the costs incurred by MA to provide these products and services. Additionally, overhead costs and corporate expenses of the Company which benefit both segments are generally allocated to each segment based on a revenue-split methodology. Overhead expenses include costs such as rent and occupancy, information technology and support staff such as finance, human resources and information technology. Beginning on January 1, 2012, the Company refined its methodology for allocating certain overhead departments to its segments to better align the costs allocated based on each segments usage of the overhead service. The refined methodology is reflected in the segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and accordingly, the segment results for the prior year comparative periods have been reclassified to conform to the new presentation.
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Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Executive Summary
Moodys revenue for the third quarter of 2012 totaled $688.5 million, an increase of $157.2 million compared to the same period in 2011, reflecting strong growth in all LOBs within MIS coupled with strong growth in MA, particularly in the ERS and PS LOBs which included revenue from the fourth quarter 2011 acquisitions of B&H and Copal. Excluding the unfavorable impact from changes in FX translation rates, revenue in the third quarter of 2012 increased $174.7 million compared to 2011. Total expenses were $418.8 million, an increase of $83.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2011. The increase in total expenses reflected higher incentive compensation reflecting greater projected achievement against full-year targeted results compared to the projected achievement in the prior year period coupled with higher accruals for a profit sharing contribution. Additionally, there were both higher compensation and non-compensation costs due to the acquisition of Copal and B&H in the fourth quarter of 2011 as well as headcount growth in the Companys existing businesses. The expense growth over 2011 also reflects higher costs to support investment in the Companys IT infrastructure as well as higher legal defense costs related to ongoing matters. Operating income of $269.7 million in the third quarter of 2012 increased $73.6 million compared to the same period in the prior year and resulted in an operating margin of 39.2% compared to 36.9% in the third quarter of 2011. Adjusted Operating Income of $293.8 million increased $78.5 million compared to the same period in 2011 and resulted in an Adjusted Operating Margin of 42.7% compared to 40.5% in 2011. Diluted EPS of $0.81 for the third quarter of 2012, which included a $0.06 benefit related to the favorable resolution of a Legacy Tax Matter, increased $0.24 over the prior year period. Excluding the aforementioned impact relating to the favorable resolution of a Legacy Tax Matters in the third quarter of 2012, diluted EPS in the third quarter of 2012 increased $0.18 compared to the same period in the prior year.
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The table below provides a summary of revenue and operating results, followed by further insight and commentary:
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203.3 | 163.1 | 25 | % | ||||||||
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109.8 | 93.9 | 17 | % | ||||||||
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313.1 | 257.0 | 22 | % | ||||||||
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688.5 | 531.3 | 30 | % | ||||||||
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207.3 | 171.0 | (21 | %) | ||||||||
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187.4 | 145.0 | (29 | %) | ||||||||
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24.1 | 19.0 | (27 | %) | ||||||||
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418.8 | 335.2 | (25 | %) | ||||||||
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$ | 269.7 | $ | 196.1 | 38 | % | ||||||
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$ | 293.8 | $ | 215.3 | 36 | % | ||||||
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$ | (15.3 | ) | $ | (12.9 | ) | (19 | %) | ||||
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$ | 10.0 | $ | 1.6 | NM | |||||||
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$ | 183.9 | $ | 130.7 | 41 | % | ||||||
Operating margin |
39.2 | % | 36.9 | % | ||||||||
Adjusted Operating Margin (1) |
42.7 | % | 40.5 | % |
(1) | Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures of this MD&A for further information regarding these measures. |
Global revenue of $688.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 increased $157.2 million compared to the same period in 2011, reflecting strong growth in both MIS and MA. The growth in MIS reflects higher rated issuance volumes, particularly in the U.S. as interest rates have remained low and credit spreads have continued to decline for many types of fixed income securities. The growth in ratings revenue over the third quarter of 2011 also reflects changes in the mix of fee type, new fee initiatives and certain pricing increases. The growth in MA revenue reflects increases across all three LOBs and includes revenue from Copal and B&H, which were acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011. Transaction revenue accounted for 50% and 41% of global MCO revenue in the third quarter of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Transaction revenue in the MIS segment represents the initial rating of a new debt issuance as well as other one-time fees while relationship revenue represents the recurring monitoring of a rated debt obligation and/or entities that issue such obligations, as well as revenue from programs such as commercial paper, medium-term notes and shelf registrations. In the MA segment, relationship revenue represents subscription-based revenues and software maintenance revenue. Transaction revenue in MA represents software license fees and revenue from risk management advisory projects, training and certification services, and knowledge outsourcing engagements.
U.S. revenue increased $101.1 million from the third quarter of 2011, reflecting growth in all LOBs in both reportable segments. The most notable growth was in CFG where robust rated issuance volumes for high-yield corporate debt and bank loans as well as investment-grade corporate debt resulted in strong growth over the third quarter of 2011.
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Non-U.S. revenue increased $56.1 million compared to 2011, reflecting strong growth in both MIS and MA. The most notable growth in ratings revenue was due to an increase in rated issuance volumes for high-yield and investment-grade corporate debt. The principal driver of the non-U.S. revenue growth in MA was the addition of revenue from Copal and B&H (which were acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011) coupled with good organic growth within ERS and RD&A.
The table below shows Moodys global staffing by geographic area:
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2,592 | 2,414 | 7 | % | ||||||||
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Operating expenses were $207.3 million in the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $36.3 million from the same period in 2011 and primarily reflected higher compensation costs. Compensation costs increased approximately $38 million from the prior year reflecting higher incentive compensation primarily due to higher full-year projected achievement against certain full-year targeted results compared to projected achievement against targets in the prior year period. Additionally, the increase in compensation costs reflects higher salaries and employee benefits resulting from increases in headcount in both the MIS and MA segments coupled with annual merit increases and higher accruals for a profit sharing contribution. Additionally, the increase compared to the prior year reflects costs from Copal and B&H which were acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011.
SG&A expenses of $187.4 million in the third quarter of 2012 increased $42.4 million from the same period in 2011 reflecting increases in both compensation and non-compensation expenses. Compensation costs increased approximately $27 million primarily due to higher incentive compensation reflecting higher full-year projected achievement against certain full-year targeted results compared to projected achievement against targets in the prior year period. Additionally, the increase in compensation expenses reflects higher salaries and employee benefits resulting from annual merit increases and headcount growth in the corporate support areas of compliance and IT. Also, there were higher accruals for a profit sharing contribution in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Non-compensation expenses increased approximately $15 million over the prior year primarily reflecting higher legal defense costs for ongoing matters as well as higher variable costs to support business growth. Additionally, the increase in both compensation and non-compensation costs compared to the prior year reflects costs from Copal and B&H which were acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Operating income of $269.7 million increased $73.6 million compared to the same period in 2011 reflecting the increase in revenue in MIS and MA partially offset by the aforementioned increases in operating and SG&A expenses. The third quarter 2012 operating margin was 39.2% compared to 36.9% in the same period of 2011. Adjusted Operating Income in the third quarter of 2012 was $293.8 million and increased $78.5 million compared to the third quarter of 2011 resulting in an Adjusted Operating Margin of 42.7% compared to 40.5% in the prior year. Changes in FX translation rates had an approximate $11 million unfavorable impact on both operating income and Adjusted Operating Income in the three months ended September 30, 2012.
Interest expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $15.3 million, an increase in expense of $2.4 million compared to 2011. The increase in expense reflects interest on the 2012 Senior Notes issued in the third quarter of 2012 coupled with higher interest on UTPs. These increases in expense were partially offset by a reversal of interest related to the favorable resolution of a Legacy Tax Matter in the third quarter of 2012.
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Other non-operating income, net of $10.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased $8.4 million compared to the same period in the prior year and primarily reflects a $12.8 million reversal of a liability related to the favorable resolution of a Legacy Tax Matter in the third quarter of 2012. This increase was partially offset by FX losses of approximately $5 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to FX gains of approximately $1 million in the same period in 2011. The FX losses in 2012 primarily related to the decline of the euro to the British pound and U.S. dollar.
Moodys ETR was 29.5% in the third quarter of 2012, up from 28.5% in 2011. The increase in the ETR was primarily due to lower taxes in 2011 resulting from the settlement of state tax audits, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign tax planning initiatives in 2012.
Net Income for the three months ended September 30, 2012, which included a $12.8 million benefit ($0.06 benefit per diluted share) from the favorable resolution of a Legacy Tax Matter, was $183.9 million, or $0.81 per diluted share. This is an increase of $0.24 per diluted share compared to the third quarter of 2011 and reflected the aforementioned increase in Net Income coupled with a 1% reduction in diluted shares outstanding. Excluding the benefit from the aforementioned Legacy Tax Matter in the third quarter of 2012, Net Income increased $40.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to the third quarter of 2011.
Segment Results
Moodys Investors Service
The table below provides a summary of revenue and operating results, followed by further insight and commentary:
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$ | 220.7 | $ | 129.0 | 71 | % | ||||||
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93.1 | 82.0 | 14 | % | ||||||||
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82.7 | 72.1 | 15 | % | ||||||||
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77.0 | 68.3 | 13 | % | ||||||||
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473.5 | 351.4 | 35 | % | ||||||||
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17.8 | 16.8 | 6 | % | ||||||||
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491.3 | 368.2 | 33 | % | ||||||||
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252.4 | 200.5 | (26 | %) | ||||||||
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238.9 | 167.7 | 42 | % | ||||||||
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11.0 | 9.9 | (11 | %) | ||||||||
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$ | 227.9 | $ | 157.6 | 45 | % | ||||||
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