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ORACLE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 15, 2016)

Filed March 15, 2016For Securities:ORCLORCL-PD

Summary

This Oracle Corporation (ORCL) 8-K filing from March 15, 2016, primarily reports on the company's fiscal third quarter financial results for the period ending February 29, 2016. While the full details of the results are presented in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K itself highlights key corporate actions. Investors should note the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend and a significant expansion of the company's share repurchase authorization. The dividend of $0.15 per share will be paid on April 28, 2016, to shareholders of record on April 14, 2016. Additionally, the Board of Directors has authorized an additional $10.0 billion for future share repurchases, signaling continued confidence in the company's financial health and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Oracle announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2016.
  • 2A cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock was declared.
  • 3The dividend payment date is April 28, 2016.
  • 4The record date for the dividend is April 14, 2016.
  • 5Oracle's Board of Directors authorized an additional $10.0 billion for share repurchases.
  • 6The new share repurchase authorization will be executed under the company's existing program in future quarters.
  • 7The press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Oracle Corporation's financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2016, and to announce key corporate actions, specifically the declaration of a cash dividend and an increased share repurchase authorization.

The cash dividend of $0.15 per share is payable on April 28, 2016, to shareholders who are of record as of the close of business on April 14, 2016.

The authorization of an additional $10.0 billion for share repurchases indicates that Oracle's Board of Directors is confident in the company's financial position and its ability to generate free cash flow. This demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders and potentially supports the stock price by reducing the number of outstanding shares over time.

The detailed financial results for the fiscal third quarter are presented in the press release dated March 15, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.