What are the key financial results announced by Oracle in this filing?

This 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish a press release announcing Oracle's fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2016 financial results. The specific financial figures are detailed within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is referenced in the filing. Investors should refer to that press release for detailed revenue, profit, and other financial performance metrics.

What is 'proxy access' and how does it affect shareholders?

Proxy access is a bylaw amendment that allows eligible shareholders to nominate director candidates to be included in the company's proxy materials. For Oracle, shareholders owning at least 3% of outstanding shares continuously for at least three years can nominate up to two individuals or 20% of the board, provided they meet specific requirements outlined in the bylaws.

When will Oracle pay its next dividend, and how much is it?

Oracle's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on July 27, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 6, 2016.

Are there any changes to Oracle's executive leadership structure mentioned?

The amended Bylaws reflect conforming and clarifying changes, including minor updates to reflect Oracle's management structure which at the time consisted of two Chief Executive Officers, one of whom also serves as the Principal Financial Officer.

ORCL 8-K: Earnings & Results & Corporate Changes

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Oracle Corporation filed an 8-K on June 16, 2016, primarily to announce its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2016 financial results via a press release, which is furnished as an exhibit. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the filing indicates that the press release contains this information, which would be crucial for investors to assess the company's performance. Additionally, the report details significant corporate governance changes, specifically the adoption of proxy access bylaw amendments. This allows eligible shareholders, under certain ownership and holding period thresholds, to nominate director candidates for inclusion in Oracle's proxy materials, signaling a move towards greater shareholder engagement in board composition. The filing also announced a quarterly cash dividend payment to shareholders, a routine but important event for income-focused investors. The dividend of $0.15 per share is payable in late July 2016 to shareholders of record in early July. These combined announcements provide investors with updates on both financial performance and key corporate governance policies, as well as a direct return of capital.

Key Highlights

1Oracle announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2016, via a press release.
2The company's Board of Directors adopted amendments to its Bylaws to implement proxy access.
3Proxy access allows eligible shareholders (owning at least 3% for 3 years) to nominate director candidates for inclusion in proxy materials.
4The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on July 27, 2016.
5The record date for the dividend is July 6, 2016.
6The filing includes amendments to reflect Oracle's management structure of two Chief Executive Officers.

ORACLE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jun 16, 2016)

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