- Current report filing (8-K)
June 17 2010 - 11:57AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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):
June 17, 2010
MORNINGSTAR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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22 West Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
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60602
(Zip Code)
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(312) 696-6000
(Registrants
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:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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
June 17, 2010, Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation, issued a
press release announcing that Morningstar Europe B.V., a subsidiary of
Morningstar, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75 percent
ownership interest in Morningstar Danmark A/S from Phosphorus A/S, bringing its
ownership interest to 100 percent. A
copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements
and Exhibits.
Include
the following information:
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press
Release issued June 17, 2010.
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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:
June 17, 2010
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By:
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/s/
Richard Robbins
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Name:
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Richard
Robbins
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Title:
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General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press
Release issued June 17, 2010.
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