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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jun 22, 2011)

Filed June 22, 2011For Securities:FDX

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) filed an 8-K report on June 22, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended May 31, 2011. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing these results, which was also issued on June 22, 2011. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance information, including earnings per share, revenue, and operating income, as well as management's commentary on the business environment and future outlook. The report itself does not contain new operational or strategic disclosures beyond what is presented in the accompanying press release. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to make the financial results publicly available in accordance with SEC reporting requirements. Key information regarding the company's performance during the reported period, any significant trends, and forward-looking statements will be found within the press release exhibit.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corp. filed an 8-K on June 22, 2011, to report financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended May 31, 2011.
  • 2The core of the filing is an incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3This 8-K is primarily a notification filing, directing investors to the press release for performance details.
  • 4No new operational or strategic information is presented directly within the 8-K form itself.
  • 5The filing covers both FedEx Corporation and its subsidiary, Federal Express Corporation.
  • 6The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and incorporate by reference FedEx Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended May 31, 2011, as detailed in their press release dated June 22, 2011.

The detailed financial results, including earnings, revenue, and any management commentary or outlook, are contained within the press release dated June 22, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not introduce new strategic initiatives or operational updates. Its primary function is to report the company's financial performance for the period and to make the associated press release publicly available.

This means the financial information provided in the press release is being submitted to the SEC but is not considered 'filed' in the same way as other parts of an 8-K. This distinction limits FedEx's liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding this specific information.