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): December 17, 2007
MORNINGSTAR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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000-51280 (Commission File Number)
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36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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225 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices) |
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60606 (Zip Code) |
(312) 696-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 17, 2007, Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation, issued a press release and questions and answers announcing that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Hemscott data, media, and investor relations Web site businesses from Ipreo Holdings LLC, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Include the following information:
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued December 17, 2007. |
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99.2 |
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Questions and Answers issued December 17, 2007. |
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SIGNATURES
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.
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MORNINGSTAR, INC. |
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Date: December 18, 2007 |
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/s/ Richard E. Robbins |
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Richard E. Robbins |
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General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued December 17, 2007. |
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99.2 |
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Questions and Answers issued December 17, 2007. |
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