SAP Cuts 2014 Forecast as Earnings Trail Estimates

The video discusses SAP's financial performance, highlighting a cut in the 2014 forecast and third-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst estimates. Despite a miss in software revenue, SAP's cloud revenue exceeded expectations. The company also completed a significant acquisition of Concur Technologies. Overall, SAP's operating profit is projected to be lower than initially forecasted, with a slight decline in business margins.

What was the analyst estimate for SAP's third-quarter operating profit?

• 1.5 billion

• 1.36 billion

• 1.4 billion

• 1.3 billion

What was the revised operating profit range for SAP in 2014?

• 5.6 to 5.8 billion

• 5.5 to 5.7 billion

• 5.8 to 6 billion

• 5.7 to 5.9 billion

How much did SAP spend on acquiring Concur Technologies?

• €8.4 billion

• €6.4 billion

• €9.4 billion

• €7.4 billion

What was the target for SAP's cloud revenue for the year?

• 950 million euros

• 1 billion euros

• 1.1 billion euros

• 900 million euros

What was the change in SAP's business margins?

• Decreased to 31.8%

• Increased to 32.5%

• Remained at 32%

• Increased to 33%