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Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 27, 2013)

Filed August 27, 2013For Securities:WDAY

Summary

Workday, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 27, 2013, to report its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, ending July 31, 2013. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release announcing these results, which contains the detailed financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, profitability, and growth metrics, as well as any forward-looking statements or business updates provided by the company. The key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K is the official notification and public dissemination of Workday's quarterly earnings. While the 8-K itself is a brief document, it triggers the availability of crucial financial data and management commentary that will be closely scrutinized for insights into the company's operational performance, market position, and future prospects within the cloud-based enterprise software sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1Workday announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, ending July 31, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance data.
  • 4The filing was made on August 27, 2013, with the event date of the earliest reportable event being August 26, 2013.
  • 5The report is filed under Section 2 (Financial Information) and Section 9 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Mark S. Peek, signed the report.
  • 7Information provided is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability but also restricting its use in certain legal contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Workday's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 (ended July 31, 2013) by incorporating its earnings press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release titled 'Workday Announces Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Financial Results,' dated August 27, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself is brief and primarily serves as a notification. The detailed financial data, performance metrics, and any management commentary are found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.

The disclaimer means that the information in the 8-K and the incorporated press release is not subject to the strict liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and cannot be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. This is a standard practice for earnings releases furnished under Item 2.02.