SAP SE Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, filed on October 30, 2009, by SAP AG (SAP SE), serves as a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing incorporates by reference the company's Quarterly Report for the second quarter ended September 30, 2009, which was originally filed with Deutsche Boerse AG.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The filing explicitly states that the attached Quarterly Report (Exhibit 99.1) discloses certain non-GAAP measures and refers readers to page 43 of that report for further details on these measures. As the full text of the Quarterly Report is not included in this input, no specific financial metrics can be extracted.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It notes that the incorporated Quarterly Report contains the relevant financial disclosures but does not summarize them within the Form 6-K cover document itself.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements. It identifies words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should," and "will" as indicators of forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements. The filing cautions that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to various risks and uncertainties, which are discussed more fully in SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2008.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2009, by reviewing Exhibit 99.1 (the Quarterly Report) attached to this filing.
- Review page 43 of the Quarterly Report for details on non-GAAP financial measures and their reconciliation to GAAP.
- Consult the most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2008 to understand the specific risk factors and uncertainties affecting future financial results.
- Confirm that the filing is made pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as indicated by the check mark in the form.