Why did Salesforce change its legal name?

The company changed its legal name from "salesforce.com, inc." to "Salesforce, Inc." to reflect its current corporate identity. This is a common practice for established companies as they evolve.

What is the effective date of the legal name change?

The legal name change became effective on April 4, 2022.

Were there any changes to the company's stock ticker or stock structure as a result of this name change?

This filing does not indicate any changes to the company's stock ticker (CRM) or its overall stock structure. The name change is purely a legal and corporate identity update.

Does this name change signify any change in the company's business operations or strategy?

Based on this filing, the name change is primarily a formal update to the company's legal name and corporate structure. It does not appear to indicate any immediate shift in business operations or strategic direction.

CRM 8-K: Corporate Changes

Summary

Salesforce, Inc. (formerly salesforce.com, inc.) announced a significant corporate action through an 8-K filing on April 4, 2022. Effective April 4, 2022, the company officially changed its legal name from "salesforce.com, inc." to "Salesforce, Inc." This change was implemented via an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Delaware Secretary of State, which was subsequently restated to incorporate the new name. The company's Amended and Restated Bylaws were also updated to align with the new legal name.

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1Legal name change from "salesforce.com, inc." to "Salesforce, Inc."
2Effective date of name change: April 4, 2022
3Name change accomplished through an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
4Certificate of Incorporation was restated to integrate the name change
5Amended and Restated Bylaws were updated to reflect the new legal name

Salesforce, Inc. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Apr 4, 2022)

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