Summary
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) filed an 8-K on September 20, 2011, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended August 31, 2011. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for this information. Additionally, the report announced a common stock dividend. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, profit, and other key performance indicators for the quarter. The declaration of a cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on November 2, 2011, to shareholders of record on October 12, 2011, is a direct return of capital to shareholders and a positive signal about the company's financial health.
Key Highlights
- 1Oracle announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended August 31, 2011, via a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 2The company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock.
- 3The dividend payment date is November 2, 2011.
- 4The record date for the dividend is October 12, 2011.
- 5The 8-K filing serves as a notification and directs investors to the press release for detailed financial performance.
- 6William Corey West, Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, signed the filing.