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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 16, 2015)

Filed December 16, 2015For Securities:FDX

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from FedEx Corporation, dated December 16, 2015, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015. The core of the filing is the incorporation by reference of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these financial results. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the granular details, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for comprehensive information on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for the specified quarter. Investors should note that this filing is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, meaning the information is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a standard procedure for earnings releases and signifies that the company is providing information without assuming the full legal liabilities associated with a formal filing. Therefore, for a thorough understanding of FedEx's performance during the November 2015 quarter, investors must refer to the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corporation filed an 8-K on December 16, 2015, to report financial results.
  • 2The filing covers the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015.
  • 3The financial results are presented via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference.
  • 4This report is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5The information furnished shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing includes information for both FedEx Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Federal Express Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to FedEx Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on November 30, 2015. The detailed financial information is contained in a press release that is incorporated by reference into the filing.

The specific financial results for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015, are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. Investors should refer to this press release for revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics.

This 8-K filing, as per the provided text, primarily reports historical financial results for the quarter ended November 30, 2015, via a press release. It does not explicitly mention the inclusion of new financial guidance or future outlook, which would typically be found within the referenced press release itself.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC but is not assuming the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as it would for information that is formally 'filed'. This is a common practice for earnings releases and similar announcements.