8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Salesforce, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2012)

Filed February 23, 2012For Securities:CRM

Summary

Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) filed a Form 8-K on February 23, 2012, primarily to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2012. The filing itself incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial performance data. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures regarding revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics for the reported periods. While the 8-K filing is brief, it signals that Salesforce provided investors with an update on its operational and financial condition. The market would have been looking for indicators of growth, subscription revenue trends, and any forward-looking guidance issued in the accompanying press release. This type of filing is standard for publicly traded companies to disclose material information promptly.

Key Highlights

  • 1Salesforce.com, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 23, 2012.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2012.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The filing incorporates the press release by reference under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The information provided is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities.
  • 6The report includes standard corporate information such as the company's name, state of incorporation, SEC file number, and principal executive offices.
  • 7The filing confirms the company's continued compliance with SEC reporting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Form 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Instead, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated February 23, 2012, which details the company's financial performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2012. Investors would need to consult that press release for exact figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

Incorporating the press release by reference means that the information contained within it is considered part of the 8-K filing for disclosure purposes. However, the filing explicitly states that this information shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which offers a degree of protection from liability associated with those specific 'filed' statements.

The 8-K filing itself is a reporting document that primarily references the press release. Any forward-looking statements, guidance, or management commentary on future performance would typically be found within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is attached to this filing.