Moody's Corporation Investor Presentation — April 2021

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April 28, 2021First Quarter 2021 Earnings CallFirst Quarter 2021 - Earnings Call, April 2021 2 Moody’s | Better decisions

Head of Investor Relations

First Quarter 2021 - Earnings Call, April 2021 3 Moody’s | Better decisionsDisclaimer

Certain statements contained in this release are forward- looking statements and are based on future expectations, plans and pros pects for the business and operations of Moody’s Corporation (the “Company”)

that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such statements may include, among other words, “believe”, “expect”, “antic ipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “will”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue”, “strategy”, “aspire”,

“target”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “should”, “could”, “may” and similar expressions or words and variations thereof that convey the prospective nature of events or outcomes generally indicative of forward-

looking statements. Stockholders and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements. The forward- looking statements and other information in this release are made as of

the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation (nor does it intend) to publicly supplement, update or revise such s tatements on a going- forward basis, whether as a result of subsequent developments,

changed expectations or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation. In connection with the “safe harbor” prov isions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company is

identifying examples of factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those indicated by these forward- looking statements. Those factors, risks and uncertainties

include, but are not limited to, the impact of COVID -19 on volatility in the U.S. and world financial markets, on general econom ic conditions and GDP in the U.S. and worldwide, and on the Company’s own

operations and personnel. Many other factors could cause actual results to differ from Moody’s outlook, including credit mark et disruptions or economic slowdowns, which could affect the volume of debt and other

securities issued in domestic and/or global capital markets; other matters that could affect the volume of debt and other sec urities issued in domestic and/or global capital markets, including regulation, credit

quality concerns, changes in interest rates and other volatility in the financial markets such as that due to Brexit and uncertainty as companies transition away from LIBOR; the level of merger and acquisition

activity in the U.S. and abroad; the uncertain effectiveness and possible collateral consequences of U.S. and foreign governm entactions affecting credit markets, international trade and economic policy, including