AI Earnings Predictions for Morningstar Inc. (MORN)

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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): February 12, 2026

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 12, 2026, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Earnings Release"). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on February 12, 2026, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Earnings Release and Supplemental Presentation shall each be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 12, 2026 the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Information or documents on the Company's website referred to in this Report or in the exhibits to this Report are not incorporated by reference into this Report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as "aim," "committed," "consider," "estimate," "focus," "future," "goal," "is designed to," "maintain," "may," "might," "objective," "ongoing, “could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "possible," "potential," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "prospects," "continue," "strategy," "strive," "will," "would," "determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing achieve the anticipated benefits of the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (“CRSP”) acquisition, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; failure to prevent and/or mitigate cybersecurity events and the failure to protect confidential information, including personal information about individuals; changing economic conditions, including prolonged volatility, recessions, or downturns affecting the financial, data and software sectors and global fi

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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): October 29, 2025

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2025, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (the "Earnings Release"). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on October 29, 2025, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Earnings Release and Supplemental Presentation shall each be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 29, 2025, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

Additionally, on October 29, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors approved (i) the termination of the Company's three-year $500 million share repurchase program effective January 1, 2023, under which repurchases were completed in October 2025, and (ii) a new three-year share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $1 billion in shares of the Company's outstanding common stock, effective October 31, 2025.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Information or documents on the Company's website referred to in this Report or in the exhibits to this Report are not incorporated by reference into this Report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as "aim," "committed," "consider," "estimate," "future," "goal," "is designed to," "maintain," "may," "might," "objective," "ongoing, “could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "possible," "potential," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "prospects," "continue," "strategy," "strive," "will," "would," "determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to close the Center for Research in Security Prices (“CRSP”) acquisition of a t

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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): July 30, 2025

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 30, 2025, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (the "Earnings Release"). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on July 30, 2025, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Earnings Release and Supplemental Presentation shall each be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 30, 2025, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Information or documents on the Company's website referred to in this Report or in the exhibits to this Report are not incorporated by reference into this Report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the Company's expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as "aim," "committed," "consider," "estimate," "future," "goal," "is designed to," "maintain," "may," "might," "objective," "ongoing," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "possible," "potential," "remain," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "prospects," "continue," "strategy," "strive," "will," "would," determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For the Company, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; failure to prevent and/or mitigate cybersecurity events and the failure to protect confidential information, including personal information about individuals; changing economic conditions, including prolonged volatility, recessions, or downturns affecting the financial sector and global financial markets, and the impacts of global trade policies and regulations, may negatively impact our financial results, including those of our asset-based bus

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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): April 30, 2025

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 30, 2025, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (the "Earnings Release"). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on April 30, 2025, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Earnings Release and Supplemental Presentation shall each be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 30, 2025, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Information or documents on the Company's website referred to in this Report or in the exhibits to this Report are not incorporated by reference into this Report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the Company's expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as "aim," "committed," "consider," "estimate," "future," "goal," "is designed to," "maintain," “may,” "might," "objective," "ongoing," “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” "possible," "potential," “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” "prospects," “continue,” "strategy," "strive," "will," "would," determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For the Company, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; failure to prevent and/or mitigate cybersecurity events and the failure to protect confidential information, including personal information about individuals; changing economic conditions, including prolonged volatility, recessions, or downturns affecting the financial sector and global financial markets, and the impacts of global trade policies, may negatively impact our financial results, including those of our asset-based businesses; compliance f

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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): February 26, 2025

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 26, 2025, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 (the "Earnings Release"). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on February 26, 2025, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Earnings Release and Supplemental Presentation shall each be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 26, 2025, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Information or documents on the Company's website referred to in this Report or in the exhibits to this Report are not incorporated by reference into this Report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as "aim," "committed," "consider," "estimate," "future," "goal," "is designed to," "maintain," “may,” "might," "objective," "ongoing," “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” "possible," "potential," “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” "prospects," “continue,” "strategy," "strive," "will," "would," determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; failure to prevent and/or mitigate cybersecurity events and the failure to protect confidential information, including personal information about individuals; compliance failures, regulatory action, or changes in laws applicable to our regulated businesses; failing to innovate our product and service offerings or meet or anticipate our clients’ changing needs; impact of artificial intelligence technologies on our business

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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): October 23, 2024

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 23, 2024, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the "Earnings Release"). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on October 23, 2024, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Earnings Release and Supplemental Presentation shall each be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 23, 2024, the Company announced that Jason Dubinsky, chief financial officer, will be stepping down from his role with the company effective December 31, 2024, after which he will serve in a consulting capacity through June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 23, 2024, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Information or documents on the Company's website referred to in this Report or in the exhibits to this Report are not incorporated by reference into this Report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as consider,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “designed to,” “maintain,” “may,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “continue,” “strategy,” “strive,” “will,” “would,” "determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our bran

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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): July 24, 2024

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2024, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on July 24, 2024, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Press Release and Supplemental Presentation shall each be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 24, 2024, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

Additionally, on July 24, 2024, the Company published updated questions and answers (“Updated Q&A”) regarding the previously announced transaction between the Company and AssetMark, Inc. (“AssetMark”), pursuant to which AssetMark will acquire all of the client advisory agreements associated with the Company’s U.S. turnkey asset management platform (the “Transaction”). A copy of the Updated Q&A is included as Exhibit 99.4 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. The Updated Q&A shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Information or documents on the Company's website referred to in this Report or in the exhibits to this Report are not incorporated by reference into this Report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as consider,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “designed to,” “maintain,” “may,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “continue,” “strategy,” “strive,” “will,” “would,” "determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand,

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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): April 24, 2024

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 24, 2024, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Additionally, on April 24, 2024, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. The Press Release and Supplemental Presentation shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 24, 2024, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as “consider,” “future,” “maintain,” “may,” “expect,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “will,” or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; failure to prevent and/or mitigate cybersecurity events and the failure to protect confidential information, including personal information about individuals; compliance failures, regulatory action, or changes in laws applicable to our credit ratings operations, investment advisory, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and index businesses; failing to innovate our product and service offerings, or anticipate our clients’ changing needs; the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies on our business, legal and regulatory exposure profile and reputation; failing to detect errors in our products or the failure of our products to perform properly due to defects, malfunctions or similar problems; failing to recruit, develop, and retain qualified employees; prolonged volatility or downturns affecting the financial sector, global financial markets, and the global economy and its effect on our revenue from asset-based fees and our credit ratings busine

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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): February 29, 2024

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 29, 2024, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) published a Supplemental Presentation Update. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation Update is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Supplemental Presentation Update shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”).

On February 29, 2024, the Company also updated its presentation of reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 (the “Updated Segment Presentation”) in alignment with its reportable segment reporting for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Updated Segment Presentation is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” relating to the Supplemental Presentation Update is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01    Other Events.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” relating to the Updated Segment Presentation is incorporated herein by reference.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “prospects,” or “continue.” These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For the Company, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; failure to prevent and/or mitigate cybersecurity events and the failure to protect confidential information, including personal information about individuals; compliance failures, regulatory action, or changes in laws applicable to our credit ratings operations, investment advisory, ESG and index businesses; failing to innovate our product and service offerings, or anticipate our clients’ changing needs; the impact of artificial intelligence and related technologies on our business, legal and regulatory exposure profile and reputation; failing to detect errors in our products or the failure of our products to perform properly due to defects, malfunctions or similar problems; failing to recruit, develop, and retain qualified employees; prolon

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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): February 23, 2024

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51280 (Commission File Number)

36-3297908 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)

60602 (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par valueMORNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 22, 2024, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Additionally, on February 22, 2024, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. The Press Release and Supplemental Presentation shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report").

Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As of February 23, 2024, the Company designated Jason Dubinsky (age 50) as principal accounting officer, in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer (and principal financial officer) of the Company. Mr. Dubinsky has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer since 2017.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 22, 2024, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “prospects,” or “continue.” These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For the Company, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; failure to prevent and/or mitigate cybersecurity events and the failure to protect confidential information, including personal information about individuals; compliance failures, regulatory action, or changes in laws applicable to our credit ratings operations, investment advisory, ESG and index businesses; failing to innovate our product and service offerings, or anticipate our clients’ changing needs; the impact of artificial intelligence and related technologies on our business, legal and regulatory exposure profile

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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): November 9, 2023

MORNINGSTAR,

INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation) (Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S.

Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 9, 2023, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) published a Supplemental Presentation Update. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation Update is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Supplemental Presentation Update shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”).

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Cautionary Note Regarding

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used

in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “prospects,” or “continue.” These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For the Company, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; liability related to cybersecurity and the protection of confidential information, including personal information about individuals; compliance failures, regulatory action, or changes in laws applicable to our credit ratings operations, investment advisory, ESG and index businesses; failing to innovate our product and service offerings, or anticipate our clients’ changing needs; prolonged volatility or downturns affecting the financial sector, global financial markets, and the global economy and its effect on our revenue from asset-based fees and our credit ratings business; failing to recruit, develop, and retain qualified employees; liability for any losses that result from errors in our automated advisory tools; inadequacy of our operational risk management and business continuity programs in the event of a material disruptive event; failing to realize the expected business or financial benefits of our acquisitions and investments; failing to scale our operations and increase productivity and its effect on our ability to implement our business plan; artificial intelligence and related new technologies may present business, compliance, and reputational risks; failing to maintain growth across our businesses in today's fragmented geopolitical, regulatory and cultural world; liability relating to the information and data we collect, store, use, create, and distribute or the reports that we publish or are produced by our software products; the potential a

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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): October 25, 2023

MORNINGSTAR,

INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation) (Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S.

Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 25, 2023, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Additionally, on October 25, 2023, the Company published a Supplemental

Presentation. A copy of the Supplemental Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. The press release and Supplemental Presentation

shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”).

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 25, 2023, the Company published a Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Report. The Shareholder Letter shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Report.

The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Cautionary Note Regarding

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements as that term is used

in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “prospects,” or “continue.” These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. For the Company, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to maintain and protect our brand, independence, and reputation; liability related to cybersecurity and the protection of confidential information, including personal information about individuals; compliance failures, regulatory action, or changes in laws applicable to our credit ratings operations, investment advisory, ESG and index businesses; failing to innovate our product and service offerings, or anticipate our clients’ changing needs; prolonged volatility or downturns affecting the financial sector, global financial markets, and the global economy and its effect on our revenue from asset-based fees and our credit ratings business; failing to recruit, develop, and retain qualified employees; liability for any losses that result from errors in our automated advisory tools; inadequacy of our operational risk management and business continuity programs in the event of a material disruptive event; failing to realize the expected business or financial benefits of our acquisitions and investments; failing to scale our operations and increase productivity and its effect on our ability to impl

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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): July 26, 2023

MORNINGSTAR,

INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation) (Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S.

Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 27, 2023, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued an amended press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. A copy of the amended press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 26, 2023, the Company published a Supplemental Presentation. The Supplemental Presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. On July 26, 2023, the Company published a Shareholder letter. The Shareholder letter is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)Exhibits:

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Amended Press Release dated July 27, 2023.

99.2

Supplemental

Presentation dated July 26, 2023.

99.3

Shareholder letter dated July 26, 2023.

104

The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Amended Press Release dated July 27, 2023.

99.2

Supplemental

Presentation dated July 26, 2023.

99.3

Shareholder letter dated July 26, 2023.

104

The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

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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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date:  July 28, 2023 By: /s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name: Jason Dubinsky

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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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): April 26, 2023

MORNINGSTAR,

INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation) (Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S.

Employer Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On April 26, 2023, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also published a Supplemental

Presentation on its investor relations website at https://shareholders.morningstar.com/investor-relations/financials/financial-summary/.

The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)       Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated April 26, 2023.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated April 26, 2023.

104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

* The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

2

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated April 26, 2023.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated April 26, 2023.

104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

* The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date: April 27, 2023By:/s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name:Jason Dubinsky

Title:Chief Financial Officer

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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): February 23, 2023

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation) (Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S.

Employer

Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On February 23, 2023, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also published a Supplemental Presentation on its investor relations website at https://shareholders.morningstar.com/investor-relations/financials/financial-summary/. The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)       Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated February 23, 2023.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated February 23, 2022.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

2

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated February 23, 2023.

99.2* Supplemental

Presentation dated February 23, 2023.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

3

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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date: February 24, 2023 By: /s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name: Jason Dubinsky

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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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): October 26, 2022

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction (Commission

(I.R.S.

Employer

of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On October 26, 2022, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also published a Supplemental Presentation on its investor relations website at https://shareholders.morningstar.com/investor-relations/financials/financial-summary/. The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)       Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated October 26, 2022.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated October 26, 2022.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

2

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated October 26, 2022.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated October 26, 2022.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

3

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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date: October 27, 2022 By: /s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name: Jason Dubinsky

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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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): July 27, 2022

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction (Commission

(I.R.S.

Employer

of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On July 27, 2022, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also published a Supplemental Presentation on its investor relations website at https://shareholders.morningstar.com/investor-relations/financials/financial-summary/. The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)       Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated July 27, 2022.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated July 27, 2022.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

2

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated July 27, 2022.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated July 27, 2022.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

3

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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date: July 28, 2022 By: /s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name: Jason Dubinsky

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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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): April 27, 2022

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction (Commission

(I.R.S.

Employer

of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On April 27, 2022, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also published a Supplemental Presentation on its investor relations website at https://shareholders.morningstar.com/investor-relations/financials/financial-summary/. The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)Exhibits:

Exhibit No.Description

99.1*Press Release dated April 27, 2022.

99.2*Supplemental Presentation dated April 27, 2022.

104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

2

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description

99.1*Press Release dated April 27, 2022.

99.2*Supplemental Presentation dated April 27, 2022.

104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

3

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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date: April 28, 2022By:/s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name:Jason Dubinsky

Title:Chief Financial Officer

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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): February 24, 2022

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction (Commission

(I.R.S.

Employer

of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On February 24, 2022, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also published a Supplemental Presentation on its investor relations website at https://shareholders.morningstar.com/investor-relations/financials/financial-summary/. The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)       Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated February 24, 2022.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated February 24, 2022.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

2

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated February 24, 2022.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated February 24, 2022.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

3

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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date: February 25, 2022 By: /s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name: Jason Dubinsky

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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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): October 27, 2021

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 000-51280 36-3297908

(State or other jurisdiction (Commission

(I.R.S.

Employer

of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

22 West Washington Street

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(Address of principal executive offices) (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:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common stock, no par value

MORN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On October 27, 2021, Morningstar, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also published a Supplemental Presentation on its investor relations website at https://shareholders.morningstar.com/investor-relations/financials/financial-summary/. The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Include the following information:

(d)Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated October 27, 2021.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated October 27, 2021.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including any exhibits hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

2

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release dated October 27, 2021.

99.2* Supplemental Presentation dated October 27, 2021.

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including any exhibits hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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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.

MORNINGSTAR, INC.

Date:  October 28, 2021 By: /s/ Jason Dubinsky

Name: Jason Dubinsky

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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