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Who is behind Moody's?

Also known as Moody's Investors Service

Shows documented founders, leaders, board members, funders and owners.

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Led by

  • Raymond McDaniel CEO of 22 Oct 2008 Primary record 12

    As listed at his two appearances, to the House in October 2008 and to the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission in June 2010.

Owners

Proof 2 sources
  1. Credit Rating Agencies and the Financial Crisis, hearing before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 22 Oct 2008. Primary record
    Raymond W. McDaniel, chairman and chief executive officer, Moody's Corp.
  2. The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report (final report incl. dissenting statements), Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. Primary record
    Raymond W. McDaniel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Moody’s Corporation
    Berkshire Hathaway held 15% of the company.
    After share repurchases by Moody’s Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings of outstanding shares increased to over 20% by 2008.
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