What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Salesforce's financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2016, through an attached press release.

Where can I find the actual financial numbers for the quarter?

The actual financial numbers, including revenue, earnings per share, and any guidance, are detailed in the press release dated November 17, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to that document for specific figures.

Does this 8-K filing contain any new business developments or strategic changes?

No, this 8-K filing is focused solely on the announcement of the company's quarterly financial results. It does not report on any new material business events, acquisitions, or strategic shifts.

What does it mean that the information is incorporated by reference?

Incorporation by reference means that the content of the attached press release is officially considered part of the 8-K filing. However, for legal purposes as stated in the filing, the information in the press release is not deemed 'filed' under certain sections of securities laws, but it still serves as the official disclosure of the company's financial performance for the period.

CRM 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) filed an 8-K on November 17, 2016, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2016. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the company's operational and financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, and guidance, as this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial tables, but rather incorporates them by reference.

Key Highlights

1Salesforce announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 (ended October 31, 2016).
2The press release containing the detailed financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
3The filing is an informational update, incorporating the press release by reference.
4Investors need to review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures and forward-looking statements.
5The report provides no new material business events or significant corporate changes outside of the earnings announcement.

Salesforce, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 17, 2016)

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