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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 4, 2012)

Filed September 4, 2012For Securities:FDX

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by FedEx Corporation, dated September 4, 2012, primarily serves to announce the company's expected earnings for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2012. The key information for investors is contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference. This filing does not contain detailed financial statements but directs investors to the earnings preview. Investors should note that this report is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it carries different legal implications. The core purpose of this 8-K is to provide timely guidance on the company's financial performance as it approaches the close of its first fiscal quarter of 2012.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corp. (FDX) filed an 8-K on September 4, 2012.
  • 2The filing announces expected earnings for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2012.
  • 3The detailed earnings information is provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6This report serves as a pre-release of anticipated financial results for the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about FedEx Corporation's expected earnings for the fiscal quarter that ended on August 31, 2012, by incorporating their press release dated September 4, 2012.

The actual earnings figures and detailed financial information are contained within the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain formal financial statements. It is primarily an announcement of expected earnings and incorporates a press release by reference. The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The event date is September 3, 2012, which is likely the date the press release was issued internally or made available. The filing date is September 4, 2012, indicating when FedEx officially submitted this information to the SEC. The report itself is dated as of September 4, 2012, referencing the earliest event reported.