8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

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

Filed August 23, 2012For Securities:CRM

Summary

Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) filed this Form 8-K on August 23, 2012, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2012. The report primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing these results, providing investors with timely information on the company's performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs readers to the attached press release for comprehensive data on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for the quarter. This filing is a standard procedural step for publicly traded companies to disseminate important financial updates to the market. Investors should review the referenced press release to understand Salesforce's performance in Q2 2012, including any growth trends, profitability, and forward-looking statements made by management. The filing highlights the company's commitment to transparency and timely disclosure of material financial information, which is crucial for informed investment decisions. The executive vice president and chief legal officer signed the filing, affirming its official release by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2012, reporting on events from August 22, 2012.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce Salesforce's financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2012.
  • 3Results are detailed in a press release dated August 23, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing incorporates the press release by reference, making its contents part of the official disclosure.
  • 5The report confirms the company's principal executive offices are located in San Francisco, California.
  • 6Standard legal disclaimers are included, stating the information is not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC provisions.
  • 7The filing is signed by Burke F. Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce and provide investors with Salesforce's financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2012. The detailed financial information is presented in an accompanying press release, which is incorporated by reference into this filing.

The specific financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2012, are contained within the press release dated August 23, 2012, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. You will need to refer to that exhibit for the detailed figures.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data. Instead, it references and incorporates by reference a separate press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the company's Q2 2012 financial results.

This is a standard legal disclaimer. It means that while the information is being disclosed to the public, it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed' as part of a registration statement or other report. This often applies to information furnished in press releases.