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CVS HEALTH Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2008)

Filed October 30, 2008For Securities:CVS

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from CVS Caremark Corporation (now CVS Health) on October 30, 2008, primarily announces the company's earnings for the third quarter ended September 27, 2008. The report itself is brief, directing investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial results and operational commentary. This is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial information to the market. For investors, the key takeaway from this filing is the announcement of Q3 2008 results. While the 8-K doesn't contain the specific numbers, it signals that the company has reported its performance. Investors would need to review the accompanying press release to understand the revenue, profit, and any significant operational metrics for the quarter, as well as management's outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1CVS Caremark Corporation announced its third-quarter earnings for the period ending September 27, 2008.
  • 2The company filed a Form 8-K on October 30, 2008, to report these results.
  • 3Detailed financial information and operational commentary are provided in a press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to the 8-K.
  • 4The filing serves as official notification to the SEC and the public of the company's quarterly financial performance.
  • 5The information furnished in the report is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC for purposes of liability under the Securities Act of 1933 unless specifically incorporated into a registration statement.
  • 6David B. Rickard, EVP, CFO, and Chief Administrative Officer, signed the filing on behalf of CVS Caremark Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to CVS Caremark Corporation's earnings results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2008. It directs investors to an attached press release for the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results and commentary for the third quarter of 2008 are contained within the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished, not filed' in an 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC for public disclosure, but it generally does not carry the same legal liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933 as if it were 'filed,' unless specifically incorporated into a registration statement.

David B. Rickard was the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer of CVS Caremark Corporation at the time of this filing. His signature signifies that the company has officially authorized the content of this report and its submission to the SEC.