Director Vincent A. Forlenza filed a Form 4 with the SEC on September 8, 2026, disclosing changes in beneficial ownership of Moody's Corporation common stock and phantom stock units resulting from transactions dated September 4, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Common stock acquired: 15.187 shares of common stock were acquired at $0 on September 4, 2026, described as an RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accrual.
  • Post-transaction common stock ownership: Forlenza directly beneficially owned 8,778.564 shares of common stock following the reported transaction.
  • Phantom stock units acquired: 1.379 Phantom Stock Units (Deferred Compensation) were acquired at a price of $493.55 on September 4, 2026.
  • Post-transaction phantom unit ownership: Forlenza directly held 490.359 Phantom Stock Units following the reported transaction.
  • Role of reporting person: Forlenza is identified as a Director of Moody's Corporation, with no officer title indicated.
  • Cash settlement: According to the filing, the Phantom Stock Units "are to be settled in cash after the Reporting Person's retirement."

Transaction Details: Forlenza's September 2026 Ownership Changes at Moody's

According to the filing, Vincent A. Forlenza, a Director of Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO), reported two separate transactions dated September 4, 2026. In Table I, covering non-derivative securities, Forlenza acquired 15.187 shares of common stock at a price of $0. The filing identifies this acquisition under transaction code "A" and attributes it to an "RSU deferred dividend reinvestment accrual." Following this transaction, Forlenza directly beneficially owned 8,778.564 shares of common stock.

In Table II, covering derivative securities, the filing reports the acquisition of 1.379 Phantom Stock Units (Deferred Compensation) at a price of $493.55, also on September 4, 2026. The filing states these units arise "out of the Reporting Person's election to defer receipt of retainer fees" and that the security "converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis." The underlying security is listed as common stock, with 1.379 shares as the corresponding amount. Following this transaction, Forlenza directly held 490.359 Phantom Stock Units. The filing further notes that the units "are to be settled in cash after the Reporting Person's retirement." The form was signed by Elizabeth McCarroll, described as acting "by power of attorney for Vincent Forlenza," and was filed on September 8, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

The filing disclosed two acquisitions by Director Vincent A. Forlenza in Moody's Corporation securities on September 4, 2026: 15.187 shares of common stock at $0 via RSU dividend reinvestment, and 1.379 Phantom Stock Units at $493.55 from deferred retainer fees.