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Cencora, Inc. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Mar 9, 2010)

Filed March 9, 2010For Securities:COR

Summary

Cencora, Inc. (COR) filed an 8-K on March 8, 2010, reporting on key outcomes from its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on March 4, 2010. The filing primarily details the election of three directors to Class III, the approval of an amendment to the company's Certificate of Incorporation to replace supermajority voting requirements with a majority vote, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2010. These actions reflect routine corporate governance procedures and shareholder approvals. Of significant interest to investors, Cencora also reaffirmed its fiscal year 2010 financial guidance. The company expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $1.89 to $1.98. Revenue growth is projected between 7% and 8%, with operating margin expansion anticipated in the low to mid single-digit basis point range. Furthermore, Cencora expects to generate free cash flow between $500 million and $575 million, including capital expenditures of approximately $140 million, and plans to repurchase around $350 million of its common shares.

Key Highlights

  • 1Election of three directors: Richard W. Gochnauer, Edward E. Hagenlocker, and Henry W. McGee were elected to serve until the 2013 Annual Meeting.
  • 2Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation: Supermajority vote requirements were successfully replaced with a majority vote requirement, simplifying corporate decision-making.
  • 3Ratification of Independent Auditors: Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2010.
  • 4Reaffirmed FY 2010 EPS Guidance: Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be between $1.89 and $1.98.
  • 5Projected Revenue Growth: The company anticipates revenue growth in the range of 7% to 8% for fiscal year 2010.
  • 6Free Cash Flow Expectations: Cencora expects to generate free cash flow between $500 million and $575 million.
  • 7Share Repurchase Program: Approximately $350 million of the company's common shares are expected to be repurchased in fiscal year 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main outcomes included the election of three directors, the approval of an amendment to the company's Certificate of Incorporation to change voting requirements from supermajority to majority, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2010. The company also reaffirmed its financial guidance for the fiscal year.

Cencora reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal year 2010, expecting diluted earnings per share from continuing operations between $1.89 and $1.98. The company also projected revenue growth of 7% to 8%, operating margin expansion in the low to mid single-digit basis point range, free cash flow of $500 million to $575 million, and a common share repurchase of approximately $350 million.

The amendment replaces supermajority vote requirements with a majority vote requirement. This change simplifies decision-making processes and potentially makes it easier for the company to pass resolutions requiring shareholder approval.

Ratifying the appointment of an independent auditor is a standard and crucial corporate governance practice. It assures investors that the company's financial statements will be audited by an external, objective firm, enhancing the credibility and reliability of its financial reporting.