Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Salesforce, Inc. on November 22, 2019. The report addresses a regulatory development concerning the company's acquisition of Tableau Software, Inc., which closed on August 1, 2019.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a regulatory disclosure rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes
The primary material event reported is the clearance of the Tableau Software acquisition by the United Kingdom Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA announced its decision to clear the transaction on November 22, 2019, concluding its review immediately.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future performance. The document notes that the information is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the effective date of the CMA clearance for the Tableau Software acquisition.
- Verify that the acquisition closed on August 1, 2019, as stated in the report.
- Check for any remaining regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions not mentioned in this specific filing.