Where can I find the detailed financial results for the quarter?

The detailed financial results are primarily contained within the news release issued by Cardinal Health on February 3, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

What is a non-GAAP financial measure, and why is it included?

Non-GAAP financial measures are financial metrics that exclude or include amounts different from the most directly comparable GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures. Cardinal Health includes a discussion (Exhibit 99.2) explaining why management believes these measures provide useful information to investors regarding the company's financial performance and condition.

Will Cardinal Health provide an outlook for the rest of the fiscal year?

Yes, the company announced that its Chairman and CEO, along with the CFO, would discuss the company's results and outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, during a conference call held on February 3, 2011.

CAH 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Q: What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Cardinal Health's financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010, by furnishing the earnings release and related information to the SEC.

Summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2011, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. The filing primarily serves to furnish investors with the company's earnings release, which contains key financial and operational data. Management believes that presenting non-GAAP financial measures is useful for investors, and an explanation of these measures is also provided.

Key Highlights

1Cardinal Health reported its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010.
2The 8-K filing includes the company's earnings release as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1).
3A discussion on the use and rationale behind non-GAAP financial measures is provided in a separate exhibit (Exhibit 99.2).
4The company scheduled a conference call for February 3, 2011, to discuss Q2 results and provide an outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.
5Presentation materials and an audio replay of the conference call were made available on the company's investor relations website.

CARDINAL HEALTH INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2011)

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