UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2026
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On March 27, 2026, C. Jack Read informed MSCI Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from his position as Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer to pursue another opportunity. He will continue to serve in his existing role and as the Company’s principal accounting officer until August 9, 2026. Mr. Read’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.
The Company has initiated a process to identify a successor to serve as Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MSCI Inc. | ||||||||
Date: March 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ Henry A. Fernandez | ||||||
Name: | Henry A. Fernandez | |||||||
Title: | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||