Summary
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2004, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.01) detailing these results and a separate discussion (Exhibit 99.02) from management explaining their rationale for presenting performance metrics that exclude special charges. Investors should note that this 8-K is primarily informational, providing key financial updates and management's perspective on performance. The attached press release is the core of the filing, outlining the company's operational and financial condition for the period. The emphasis on excluding special charges suggests management believes these are non-recurring items that could obscure the underlying business trends. Investors will want to review the full press release to understand the specific financial figures and the nature of any special charges.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing reports on the third fiscal quarter results ended March 31, 2004.
- 2Includes a press release (Exhibit 99.01) with detailed financial results.
- 3Provides management's explanation for presenting results excluding special charges (Exhibit 99.02).
- 4The filing aims to offer a useful representation of the Registrant's current performance and trends by excluding special charges.
- 5The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 6Paul S. Williams, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, signed the report on behalf of Cardinal Health, Inc.