Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 2, 2008, MSCI Inc. (the "Registrant") released financial information with respect to its third quarter ended August 31, 2008. A copy of the press release containing this information is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

The Registrant's press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is also contained in Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into 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 filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 99.1 Press release of the Registrant dated October 2, 2008 containing financial information for the third quarter ended August 31, 2008.

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