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ORACLE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 17, 2009)

Filed December 17, 2009For Securities:ORCLORCL-PD

Summary

Oracle Corporation (ORCL) filed an 8-K on December 17, 2009, to report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2009, and to announce a cash dividend. The press release detailing these results and the dividend declaration is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the specific financial performance details and the dividend information. While the 8-K itself does not contain the full financial results, it serves as the official notification of their release. The declaration of a cash dividend indicates a return of capital to shareholders, a key factor for income-focused investors. The filing also includes the standard corporate information and signatures confirming the authenticity of the report.

Key Highlights

  • 1Oracle Corporation announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2009.
  • 2The company issued a press release on December 17, 2009, containing these financial results.
  • 3Oracle's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share.
  • 4The dividend is payable on February 9, 2010.
  • 5Stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 19, 2010, will receive the dividend.
  • 6The press release announcing the dividend is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 7The filing serves as a formal notification of these material events to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The financial results for Oracle's fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2009, were announced via a press release on December 17, 2009, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial performance.

Yes, Oracle's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its outstanding common stock. This dividend is payable on February 9, 2010, to shareholders of record as of January 19, 2010.

This 8-K filing is significant as it officially communicates Oracle's quarterly financial results and announces a shareholder-friendly action in the form of a cash dividend. It provides investors with timely information about the company's performance and its commitment to returning capital.

The key dates for the dividend are: the declaration date (December 17, 2009), the record date (January 19, 2010), and the payment date (February 9, 2010).