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): May 29, 2014
MORNINGSTAR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Illinois |
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000-51280 |
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36-3297908 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois |
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60602 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(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))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 29, 2014, Morningstar, Inc., an Illinois corporation, issued a press release announcing that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HelloWallet Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of online financial wellness, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Include the following information:
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued May 29, 2014. |
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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Date: May 30, 2014 |
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/s/ Richard Robbins |
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Richard Robbins |
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General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |