Summary
This 8-K filing by FedEx Corp. on March 22, 2012, primarily serves to attach and incorporate by reference a press release announcing the company's financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2012. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for comprehensive information regarding the company's performance during that period. Investors should review the referenced press release for specifics on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by FedEx.
Key Highlights
- 1FedEx Corporation filed an 8-K on March 22, 2012, to report financial results.
- 2The filing specifically incorporates by reference a press release dated March 22, 2012.
- 3This press release contains financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2012.
- 4The report is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
- 5Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is the primary source of detailed financial information for the quarter.
- 6The filing notes that the information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formally filed documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose FedEx Corporation's financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2012. It achieves this by incorporating a press release detailing these results.
The detailed financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2012, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific financial figures and commentary.
No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data. It serves as a notification and incorporates by reference a separate press release (Exhibit 99.1) where the actual financial results are published.
The explanatory note indicates that the information furnished in this report, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means that while the information is public, it does not carry the same legal liabilities as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC.