8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Salesforce, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 21, 2009)

Filed May 21, 2009For Securities:CRM

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) on May 21, 2009, primarily serves to attach and incorporate by reference a press release detailing the company's financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2009. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it signals the release of crucial performance data to the market. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information regarding Salesforce's financial condition and operational performance during the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. This filing indicates that the company is providing timely updates on its financial status, a key event for stakeholders monitoring its growth and profitability, especially within the economic context of 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1Salesforce.com, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on May 21, 2009.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2009.
  • 3A press release containing the detailed financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
  • 4This filing falls under Section 2 (Financial Information) and Section 9 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of the Form 8-K.
  • 5The press release provides information on the company's results of operations and financial condition for the specified quarter.
  • 6The filing explicitly states that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, mitigating certain liabilities.
  • 7The event date reported is May 20, 2009, with the filing date being May 21, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially submit and incorporate by reference Salesforce's press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009. It serves as a formal notification to the SEC and investors that this information has been publicly disseminated.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2009, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for specifics on revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics.

This Form 8-K filing does not contain the detailed financial data within the body of the report itself. Instead, it references and incorporates by reference a separate press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the actual financial results and commentary for the quarter.

The statement indicates that while the information is being provided to the SEC and the market, it is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed' as part of the 8-K's core content. This is a standard disclosure for information incorporated from press releases.