SAP SE Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by SAP AG (SAP SE) was submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2009. The filing incorporates by reference the company's Quarterly Report for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, which was originally filed with Deutsche Boerse AG.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The filing notes that the attached Quarterly Report (Exhibit 99.1) discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures, but the specific values for these measures are not present in this text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors are directed to the attached Quarterly Report for performance data.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains standard forward-looking statement disclaimers. It warns that statements using terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should," and "will" are subject to risks and uncertainties. The filing explicitly states that SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements. Factors affecting future results are referenced as being discussed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2008.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, by reviewing the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Quarterly Report), as this text contains no numerical data.
- Review page 35 of the attached Quarterly Report for details on non-GAAP financial measures and their reconciliation to GAAP.
- Consult the 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F for a comprehensive discussion of risk factors affecting future financial results.
- Note that the filing is a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.