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 19, 2018. The filing primarily serves to announce financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2018, and to disclose a new cash dividend declaration.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical 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 $0.19 per share of outstanding common stock.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on May 1, 2018, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 17, 2018.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The provided text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies. Such information is expected to be found in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q3 2018 revenue, earnings per share, and cloud growth metrics.
- Confirm the record date (April 17, 2018) and payment date (May 1, 2018) for the $0.19 dividend.
- Verify any updated full-year guidance or strategic shifts mentioned in the accompanying press release.