Summary
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) filed an 8-K report on April 29, 2005, to announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.01) detailing these results and a separate document (Exhibit 99.02) that provides management's rationale for presenting financial performance excluding the impact of special charges. Investors should note that this 8-K is primarily informational, furnishing the quarterly results and management's perspective on non-GAAP reporting. The company is providing adjusted results to offer a clearer view of ongoing operational performance and trends, a common practice for companies managing significant restructuring or acquisition-related expenses. The actual financial details would be found within the furnished press release and supplementary information.
Key Highlights
- 1Cardinal Health announced its third fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2005.
- 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.01) containing the quarterly financial results.
- 3A separate document (Exhibit 99.02) explains management's view on presenting results excluding special charges.
- 4Management believes excluding special charges provides a more useful representation of current performance and trends.
- 5The report is furnished, not filed, meaning it is informational and not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for inaccuracies.
- 6The filing is a standard 8-K report under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
- 7The CFO, J. Michael Losh, signed the report.