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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report (Mar 1, 2001)

Filed March 1, 2001For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson HBOC, Inc. (MCK) announced significant leadership changes and a strategic restructuring of its iMcKesson business unit. Effective April 1, 2001, John H. Hammergren, currently co-CEO and CEO of McKesson HBOC, will assume the role of President and CEO. This transition marks a shift in leadership as David Mahoney, the other co-CEO and CEO of iMcKesson, will depart from the company and its Board of Directors. The company is also undertaking a restructuring of its iMcKesson business unit. Physician offerings and transaction hub functions will be integrated into the Information Technology Business. Simultaneously, the medical management business will operate as a distinct standalone unit, reporting financially within the Supply Management Business. These changes indicate a strategic realignment aimed at optimizing operations and focusing on core business segments.

Key Highlights

  • 1John H. Hammergren to become President and CEO of McKesson HBOC, Inc. effective April 1, 2001.
  • 2Current co-CEO David Mahoney to depart the company and resign from the Board of Directors.
  • 3Restructuring of the iMcKesson business unit announced.
  • 4Physician offerings and transaction hub to be moved into the Information Technology Business.
  • 5Medical management business to become a standalone unit, reporting within the Supply Management Business.
  • 6The press release detailing these changes is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

John H. Hammergren will become President and CEO effective April 1, 2001. David Mahoney, the current co-CEO, will be leaving the company and its Board of Directors.

The physician offerings and transaction hub will be moved into the Information Technology Business. The medical management business will become a standalone unit, reporting financially under the Supply Management Business.

The leadership changes, including John H. Hammergren's appointment as CEO, are effective April 1, 2001.

The details of this announcement are provided in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.