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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 16, 2010)

Filed September 16, 2010For Securities:FDX

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) filed an 8-K on September 16, 2010, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2010. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release containing these results, as detailed in Item 2.02. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance details, as this 8-K itself does not contain the figures but rather directs to them. The information provided is a standard disclosure mechanism for earnings announcements. The significance for investors lies in the performance metrics contained within the referenced press release, which would include revenue, earnings per share, and commentary on operational performance and outlook. Without access to Exhibit 99.1, a detailed financial analysis is not possible from this 8-K alone, but its purpose is to officially disseminate the company's quarterly financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corp. (FDX) filed an 8-K on September 16, 2010, to announce its financial results.
  • 2The report covers the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2010.
  • 3The core of the filing is the incorporation by reference of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results.
  • 4This 8-K is filed under Item 2.02, 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition'.
  • 5The filing notes that the information furnished shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The principal executive offices for FedEx Corporation and its subsidiary Federal Express Corporation are in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • 7The filing includes signatures from key financial officers, indicating official company endorsement of the reported information.

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 August 31, 2010, by incorporating a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains these detailed results.

The specific financial performance numbers are not included directly in this 8-K filing. They are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is attached to and incorporated by reference in this Form 8-K. Investors would need to review Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial data.

This specific 8-K filing, as an 8-K/A, primarily serves to report past financial results. Any forward-looking statements or outlook would typically be found within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference. Investors should consult that document for any commentary on future performance or business conditions.

The filing explicitly states that the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 (results of operations) shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18. This is a common distinction for earnings releases furnished under Item 2.02, meaning the company is providing the information but not subject to the same level of liability as if it were formally 'filed' as part of a registration statement or other formal SEC document.