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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report (Apr 8, 2004)

Filed April 8, 2004For Securities:FDX

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) filed an 8-K on April 8, 2004, primarily to disclose updated financial guidance. The company raised its earnings per share (EPS) estimate for the full fiscal year 2004 and provided an initial EPS estimate for fiscal year 2005. This filing is significant for investors as it offers forward-looking information on the company's expected financial performance and profitability. Investors should pay close attention to the specific figures provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) regarding these EPS estimates. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed numbers, it directs investors to the press release for this crucial information. The announcement suggests management's confidence in meeting or exceeding previous financial projections for the current fiscal year and outlines their outlook for the upcoming year, which can influence investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corporation (FDX) announced updated earnings per share (EPS) guidance for fiscal year 2004.
  • 2The company provided an initial EPS estimate for fiscal year 2005.
  • 3The information was disseminated through a press release dated April 8, 2004, filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing falls under Regulation FD disclosure, indicating the information is made available to the public.
  • 5The 8-K serves as a notification of these important financial outlook updates.
  • 6The filing includes signatures from authorized officers of FedEx Corporation and Federal Express Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about FedEx Corporation's updated earnings per share (EPS) estimates for fiscal year 2004 and its initial EPS estimate for fiscal year 2005. This information was released to the public via a press release.

The specific EPS estimates for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 are not detailed directly within the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in the press release dated April 8, 2004, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements. It specifically falls under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and includes an exhibit that is a press release containing financial guidance updates, not audited financial statements.

The 'Explanatory Note' clarifies that the information furnished under Item 9, including the press release, is for disclosure purposes under Regulation FD. It states that this information is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liability as formal filings, and it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings.