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    MSCI Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update

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    msci-20260327
    0001408198false00014081982026-03-272026-03-27

    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

    MSCI Inc.
    (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

    Delaware
    001-3381213-4038723
    (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
    (Commission File Number)
    (IRS Employer Identification No.)
    7 World Trade Center,250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor,New York,New York10007
    (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
    (212) 804-3900
    (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

    NOT APPLICABLE
    (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

    Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

    ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
    ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
    ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
    ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
    Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
    Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareMSCINew York Stock Exchange

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
    Emerging growth company ☐

    If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
    ☐





    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

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