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CARDINAL HEALTH INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2008)

Filed May 1, 2008For Securities:CAH

Summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2008, to report its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2008. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the release of this information, with the detailed results and accompanying discussion contained in attached exhibits. Investors should refer to the news release (Exhibit 99.1) and the slide presentation (Exhibit 99.3) for the specific financial performance data and management's commentary. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the official announcements made on May 1, 2008. The company also provided supplementary information (Exhibit 99.2) explaining the use of non-GAAP financial measures, which is crucial for investors to understand how the company presents its performance beyond standard accounting principles.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cardinal Health announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2008, on May 1, 2008.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as notification of these results, with detailed information provided in attached exhibits.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the official news release announcing the quarterly and year-to-date financial performance.
  • 4Exhibit 99.3 includes a slide presentation used during management's conference call to discuss the results.
  • 5Exhibit 99.2 clarifies the use of non-GAAP financial measures by the company, providing context for investors.
  • 6The filing indicates a conference call was held on May 1, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are detailed in the news release (Exhibit 99.1) and the slide presentation (Exhibit 99.3) attached to this 8-K filing. These documents were made public on May 1, 2008.

Exhibit 99.2 provides an explanation from management regarding why they believe non-GAAP financial measures are useful for investors. This is important for understanding the company's reported performance, as it may differ from figures calculated strictly according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Yes, a conference call was scheduled for May 1, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. EDT, where the Chairman and CEO, CFO, and other management personnel discussed the Company’s results for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2008. The slide presentation for this call is included as Exhibit 99.3.