Summary
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) filed an 8-K on August 31, 2016, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2016. The core of this filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing these quarterly results. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial tables, it serves as the official notification that the company has publicly disseminated its performance for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing officially announces Salesforce's financial results for the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2016.
- 2The press release containing the detailed financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3This filing is a standard procedural event to inform investors of quarterly performance.
- 4The information provided is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability for forward-looking statements within the press release.
- 5Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for the quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and make public Salesforce's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2016, as announced in their accompanying press release.
The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and other key metrics, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
The filing itself is a notification. The attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) likely contains forward-looking statements, but these are generally presented with cautionary language and the filing clarifies they are not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
The disclaimer means that the information furnished in this report (specifically the press release) is not legally considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can limit the company's liability related to misstatements or omissions in that information when viewed under that specific section of law.