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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 17, 2018)

Filed September 17, 2018For Securities:FDX

Summary

This 8-K filing by FedEx Corp. (FDX) on September 17, 2018, primarily serves to incorporate by reference their press release announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2018. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for the operational and financial condition updates. Investors should review this attached press release for specific earnings per share, revenue figures, segment performance, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for the upcoming periods. The filing is made under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, indicating that the information furnished is for earnings release purposes and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is providing a status update on its financial performance without incurring the same level of liability as a formally filed document. Investors interested in the company's performance and outlook following this announcement should focus on the content of the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corp. (FDX) filed an 8-K on September 17, 2018, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2018.
  • 2The detailed financial results and operational updates are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), incorporated by reference.
  • 3The filing is made under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, related to Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 4Information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial figures and performance details.
  • 6The filing includes the signature of John L. Merino, Corporate Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2018, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for comprehensive financial information.

No, pursuant to the filing instructions, the information furnished in this Report, including the exhibit, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section.

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to FedEx Corp.'s press release containing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2018, as required by regulatory disclosure rules.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. However, the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the document where FedEx would typically provide such information and guidance to investors.