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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 20, 2016)

Filed September 20, 2016For Securities:FDX

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) filed an 8-K report on September 20, 2016, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2016. The core of this filing is the incorporation by reference of a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that this information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities as a fully filed report. The press release itself, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the specific financial performance data for the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not provide the detailed figures, it serves as the official notification that these results are now publicly available. Investors looking for the actual performance metrics, such as revenue, earnings per share, and segment performance, should refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for a comprehensive understanding of FedEx's operational and financial condition during that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corp. filed an 8-K on September 20, 2016, reporting on its fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2016.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's financial results.
  • 3This is a routine disclosure under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, focused on results of operations and financial condition.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for the specific financial performance details of the quarter.
  • 6The report confirms FedEx's principal executive offices are located at 942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee.

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 ended August 31, 2016. It does this by incorporating a press release containing these results.

The actual financial performance details, such as revenue, earnings, and segment results, are located in the press release dated September 20, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for specific figures.

No, the filing explicitly states under the 'Explanatory Note' that the information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor subject to the liabilities of that section. It also clarifies it won't be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

This report covers the financial results for FedEx Corporation's fiscal quarter that ended on August 31, 2016.