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CARDINAL HEALTH INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2010)

Filed August 5, 2010For Securities:CAH

Summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2010, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. The report indicates that the company held a conference call on August 5th to discuss these results, provide an outlook for the upcoming fiscal year (ending June 30, 2011), and explain its use of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors can access the news release, presentation slides, and an audio replay of the conference call via the company's investor relations website.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cardinal Health announced its financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010.
  • 2The company held a conference call on August 5, 2010, to discuss its performance and provide guidance for Fiscal Year 2011.
  • 3A news release detailing the financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Information regarding the use and rationale behind non-GAAP financial measures is provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5The investor relations section of Cardinal Health's website (www.cardinalhealth.com) serves as a resource for the earnings release, conference call presentation, and audio replay.
  • 6The filing confirms the company's principal executive offices are located in Dublin, Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Cardinal Health's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, and to provide information discussed during the company's investor conference call.

The detailed financial results are available in the news release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this filing. Additionally, presentation slides and an audio replay of the conference call discussing the results and outlook are accessible on the Investors page of Cardinal Health's website at www.cardinalhealth.com.

Yes, the filing indicates that Cardinal Health uses non-GAAP financial measures. Exhibit 99.2 provides information explaining why management believes these measures offer useful insights to investors regarding the company's financial condition and operational performance.

The 8-K filing mentions that the company's Chairman and CEO and CFO discussed the outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, during the August 5, 2010 conference call. Details of this outlook would be found in the presentation materials or the conference call replay available on their website.