Oracle Corporation Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Oracle Corporation on March 18, 2014. The filing primarily serves to announce financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2014, and to disclose a new cash dividend declaration.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes and Other Events
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of outstanding common stock.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on April 29, 2014, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 8, 2014.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The provided text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. Such information is expected to be found in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated March 18, 2014) for specific Q3 2014 revenue, earnings per share, and cash flow figures.
- Confirm the record date (April 8, 2014) and payment date (April 29, 2014) for the $0.12 per share dividend.
- Check for any updated fiscal year guidance or strategic updates included in the full press release.