Summary
This 8-K filing from Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) announces the company's financial results for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2008. The report is primarily informational, referencing a press release and accompanying materials that detail these results. Investors should consult the included exhibits, specifically the news release (Exhibit 99.1) and the slide presentation (Exhibit 99.3) for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during this period. Additionally, the filing provides context for the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2), which management believes offer valuable insights into the company's financial condition and operational performance. The company also announced a conference call to discuss these results, with a transcript to be made available on their investor relations website.
Key Highlights
- 1Cardinal Health reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2009, ending December 31, 2008.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a news release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these quarterly and six-month results.
- 3Investors are directed to a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.3) that was used during a conference call to discuss the financial performance.
- 4The company provided an explanation of its use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2) to offer investors a clearer view of operational performance.
- 5A conference call was scheduled for February 5, 2009, to allow management to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
- 6A transcript of the conference call will be made available on Cardinal Health's investor relations website.