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CVS HEALTH Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 5, 2009)

Filed November 5, 2009For Securities:CVS

Summary

CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS) filed a Form 8-K on November 5, 2009, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for information regarding the company's performance and financial condition during the third quarter of 2009. This filing signifies a standard disclosure for earnings announcements, allowing investors to access the key operating and financial data released by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1CVS Caremark Corporation filed an 8-K on November 5, 2009, to report its third-quarter financial results.
  • 2The press release containing the Q3 2009 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The filing is being furnished, not filed, meaning it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated.
  • 4The report indicates the earliest event reported was November 5, 2009.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, David B. Rickard, signed the report.
  • 6The filing focuses on Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to CVS Caremark Corporation's earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, by attaching the related press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated November 5, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not provide specific financial guidance or outlook. Investors would need to refer to the content of the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any forward-looking statements or updated guidance that may have been provided by the company.

When information is furnished, it means it is provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same level of legal liability as 'filed' information. It also means that this information will not automatically be incorporated into future SEC registration statements unless the company specifically chooses to do so.