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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 19, 2009)

Filed March 19, 2009For Securities:FDX

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by FedEx Corporation on March 19, 2009, primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2009. While the 8-K itself is a standard filing to announce this information, investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial performance and operational updates. The filing indicates that the company is providing an update on its financial condition and results of operations, which would typically include revenue, earnings, and any significant business developments or outlook changes. Given the timing of the filing in March 2009, this period was characterized by the ongoing global financial crisis. Therefore, investors would be keenly interested in how macroeconomic conditions were impacting FedEx's global shipping volumes, profitability, and any measures the company was taking to navigate the economic downturn. The press release likely contains crucial details on segment performance (e.g., Express, Ground, Freight) and management's commentary on the prevailing business environment and future expectations.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corporation filed an 8-K on March 19, 2009, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2009.
  • 2The core of the filing is Exhibit 99.1, a press release containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 4The information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors need to consult the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures and operational insights.
  • 6The filing includes information for both FedEx Corporation and its subsidiary, Federal Express Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to FedEx Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2009, through an attached press release.

The actual financial results, performance details, and management commentary are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access that document for specific numbers and analysis.

This 8-K filing document itself does not contain the specific financial figures. It only states that the press release containing these details is attached. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for quantitative financial information such as earnings per share, revenue, and other key performance indicators.

The information being 'furnished' under Item 2.02 means it is being provided to the SEC but is not considered 'filed' for purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This is standard practice for earnings releases incorporated into an 8-K. It ensures timely disclosure without imposing the same level of legal responsibility as formally 'filed' documents.