01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 24, 2021. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) filed an 8-K on September 23, 2021, primarily to disclose an investor presentation used during their September 23, 2021, Investor Day.
This presentation provides insights into the company's financial performance and guidance, market opportunity, competitive landscape, and economic model. Investors can access this information via the presentation posted on Salesforce's website and attached as an exhibit to this filing. The filing itself does not contain new financial statements or material changes beyond the disclosed investor presentation.
However, the presentation is a key resource for understanding Salesforce's strategic direction, growth prospects, and management's outlook. The company explicitly states that the information provided is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes, meaning it's for informational use and not subject to specific liability provisions under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporation by reference into other filings, unless explicitly stated.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Salesforce released an investor presentation on September 23, 2021, during its Investor Day.
- The presentation covers financial performance, guidance, market opportunity, competitive position, and economic model.
- The information was made available on Salesforce's website and filed as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) with the 8-K.
- This filing serves as a mechanism for Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring broad public access to material information.
- The company clarified that the information in the 8-K and exhibit is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Investors should review the presentation for forward-looking statements and strategic insights.
- The filing does not include new financial statements or other material events beyond the presentation disclosure.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose an investor presentation that was used during Salesforce's Investor Day on September 23, 2021. This presentation contains important information regarding the company's financial performance, guidance, and strategic outlook.
Where can I find the information discussed in the 8-K?
The investor presentation is available on Salesforce's official website and is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing for convenience.
Does this filing contain any new financial results or guidance?
While the presentation discusses financial performance and guidance, this specific 8-K filing does not present new, audited financial statements. It serves to make the information shared at the Investor Day accessible to the public under Regulation FD.
What does it mean that the information is not considered 'filed'?
When a company states that information is not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, it means they are not assuming the same level of legal liability for the accuracy of that specific information as they would for formally filed financial statements. It is primarily for informational purposes and broader dissemination.
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