8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Salesforce, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 17, 2005)

Filed February 17, 2005For Securities:CRM

Summary

Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) filed this Form 8-K on February 17, 2005, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2005. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that the company is providing both GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-GAAP financial information. The non-GAAP figures adjust for a one-time, non-cash expense related to abandoned office space from a prior fiscal year, which management believes offers a clearer view of ongoing operational performance and trends. This report serves as an update on the company's financial condition and operational performance. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself but rather in the attached press release, the emphasis on non-GAAP measures suggests management's focus on core business profitability. Investors are encouraged to review the accompanying press release for detailed financial statements and performance metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1Salesforce.com announced its financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2005.
  • 2The report includes a press release detailing the company's financial performance.
  • 3The company is presenting both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 4Non-GAAP figures exclude a $897,000 one-time, non-cash expense related to abandoned office space.
  • 5Management believes non-GAAP measures provide a better understanding of underlying operational results and trends.
  • 6The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Salesforce.com's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2005, through an attached press release.

Salesforce.com is providing non-GAAP financial information to offer investors a clearer perspective on the company's core operational results and performance trends by excluding a specific one-time, non-cash expense related to abandoned office space from the prior fiscal year.

The non-GAAP figures exclude a $897,000 one-time, non-cash expense that was recorded in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year due to an increased accrued liability for remaining available office space that had been abandoned in December 2001.

No, the information provided in this current report on Form 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor subject to the liabilities of that section, nor incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.