Summary
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) filed an 8-K on September 14, 2017, primarily to furnish a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended August 31, 2017. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for this information. Investors should review the press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the quarter, including key revenue and profit metrics, as well as any forward-looking guidance provided. In addition to the financial results, the report also disclosed a routine corporate action: the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on October 25, 2017, to shareholders of record on October 11, 2017. This indicates continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Key Highlights
- 1Oracle Corporation filed an 8-K on September 14, 2017, furnishing its Q1 fiscal 2018 financial results press release as Exhibit 99.1.
- 2The press release contains Oracle's financial results for the quarter ended August 31, 2017.
- 3Investors are directed to the furnished press release for detailed operational and financial performance data.
- 4The company announced a cash dividend of $0.19 per share.
- 5The dividend is payable on October 25, 2017, to shareholders of record on October 11, 2017.
- 6The filing includes the standard signature block from Oracle's Executive Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.