8-KMaterial Agreements

Salesforce, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 16, 2005)

Filed March 16, 2005For Securities:CRM

Summary

This 8-K filing by Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) on March 16, 2005, primarily details the company's entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically the Fifth Amendment to an Office Lease for its headquarters at The Landmark @ One Market in San Francisco, California. This amendment is significant as it aims to consolidate the company's office space by incorporating previously subleased space from Vignette Corporation and formally eliminating space that was previously abandoned. The amendment also grants Salesforce.com certain expansion rights within the building, indicating a potential for future growth and increased operational needs at its primary corporate location. For investors, this filing suggests a strategic move to optimize real estate holdings and support the company's ongoing operations and anticipated expansion. It reflects proactive management of the company's physical footprint in a key business hub.

Key Highlights

  • 1Salesforce.com entered into the Fifth Amendment to its Office Lease for its San Francisco headquarters.
  • 2The amendment amends the original June 23, 2000, lease agreement.
  • 3The Fifth Amendment will incorporate office space currently subleased from Vignette Corporation.
  • 4The amendment also addresses the elimination of certain office space previously abandoned by the Company.
  • 5Salesforce.com has secured expansion rights within The Landmark @ One Market building.
  • 6This lease amendment indicates a strategic consolidation and potential growth plan for the company's headquarters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Salesforce.com, Inc. has entered into a material definitive agreement, specifically the Fifth Amendment to its Office Lease for its headquarters in San Francisco.

The Fifth Amendment aims to consolidate Salesforce.com's office space by incorporating space it currently subleases from Vignette Corporation and formally eliminating space that was previously abandoned. It also provides the company with certain expansion rights within the building.

This filing primarily relates to real estate and office space management. While it suggests a move towards optimizing physical space and potentially supporting future growth, it does not directly disclose immediate financial impacts or significant shifts in core business strategy. Investors should consider it in the context of operational planning and capacity.

The parties involved are Salesforce.com, Inc. (the Company) and TMG/One Market, L.P., the landlord.