Summary
Oracle Corporation filed an 8-K on March 18, 2009, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2009. While the full financial details are within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K itself highlights a key event for shareholders: the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. Specifically, Oracle announced a cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on May 8, 2009, to stockholders of record as of April 8, 2009. This dividend declaration signals the company's continued commitment to returning capital to its shareholders, even amidst the prevailing economic conditions of early 2009. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for comprehensive insights into the company's operational and financial performance during the quarter.
Key Highlights
- 1Oracle Corporation filed an 8-K on March 18, 2009, to report on its fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2009.
- 2The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's financial results.
- 3Oracle announced a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock.
- 4The dividend is payable on May 8, 2009.
- 5Record date for the dividend is April 8, 2009.
- 6The press release also contains information on the company's results of operations and financial condition for the quarter.