SAP SE Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, filed on April 21, 2016, reports on SAP SE's first quarter ended March 31, 2016. The filing incorporates by reference a Quarterly Statement submitted to Deutsche Boerse AG on April 20, 2016 (Exhibit 99.1).
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves as a cover sheet referencing the attached Quarterly Statement for detailed financial data.
Material Changes
The filing text does not disclose specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It notes that the referenced Quarterly Statement discloses certain non-IFRS measures, which should be considered in addition to, not as substitutes for, IFRS measures.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains standard forward-looking statement disclaimers. It warns that statements using terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," and "expect" are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. SAP undertakes no obligation to update these statements. Specific risks are referenced as being discussed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2015.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Quarterly Statement dated April 20, 2016) for actual revenue, profit, and cash flow figures.
- Consult the "Explanations of Non-IFRS Measures" on SAP's investor website to understand the reconciliation between non-IFRS and IFRS metrics.
- Refer to the 2015 Form 20-F for a detailed discussion of risk factors affecting future financial results.
- Verify the specific non-IFRS measures reported in the attached Quarterly Statement.