Summary
This Form 8-K filing by FedEx Corporation on June 18, 2014, serves primarily to furnish its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended May 31, 2014, as detailed in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for certain SEC liability purposes, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other filings. The core purpose of this report is to provide timely disclosure of the company's financial performance for the period, which is critical for assessing operational health and future prospects.
Key Highlights
- 1FedEx Corporation reported its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended May 31, 2014.
- 2The financial results were disclosed via a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
- 3This 8-K filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
- 4The filing specifies that the furnished information shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5The information is also not to be considered incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other filings under the Securities Act of 1933.
- 6The report covers both FedEx Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Federal Express Corporation.
- 7Key personnel signing the report include Herbert C. Nappier, Staff Vice President and Corporate Controller for FedEx Corporation, and Cathy D. Ross, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Director for Federal Express Corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide investors with FedEx Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended May 31, 2014. These results are detailed in an attached press release.
The Explanatory Note clarifies that the financial information provided in this report is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, not 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings like registration statements. This is a standard disclosure for earnings releases furnished via 8-K.
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors would need to review that exhibit for specific figures on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other financial metrics for the periods ended May 31, 2014.
This specific 8-K filing itself is primarily a notification and furnishing of results. The detailed forward-looking statements, management's discussion and analysis, and specific financial performance commentary would typically be found within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is referenced and attached.