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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 17, 2011)

Filed March 17, 2011For Securities:FDX

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by FedEx Corporation (FDX) on March 17, 2011, primarily serves to report the company's financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2011. The report incorporates by reference a press release containing these financial details. While the 8-K itself does not contain the granular financial data, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for information on revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the period. This is a standard filing to ensure timely public disclosure of material financial information. Investors should review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for insights into FedEx's operational and financial condition during the quarter. Key areas of interest would typically include year-over-year growth, profitability metrics, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by the company. Understanding these results is crucial for assessing the company's ongoing performance and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corporation filed an 8-K on March 17, 2011, to report its financial results.
  • 2The filing pertains to the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2011.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), incorporated by reference.
  • 4This filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5The report confirms the financial performance information is furnished, not officially 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6The filing includes information for both FedEx Corporation and its subsidiary, Federal Express Corporation.
  • 7Signatures by corporate controllers confirm the authenticity of the reported financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to FedEx Corporation's financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2011. This is a standard requirement for publicly traded companies to ensure timely disclosure of material financial information.

The detailed financial results are not directly included in the 8-K form itself. They are provided in a press release dated March 17, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing primarily reports historical financial results via the press release. To determine if any forward-looking statements or guidance were issued, investors would need to review the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) itself.

The 'Explanatory Note' clarifies that the information furnished in this report, including the press release, is being provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. It specifies that this information should not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which limits the company's liability related to this specific disclosure format.