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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report (Apr 29, 2003)

Filed April 29, 2003For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation filed a Form 8-K on April 29, 2003, to report its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2003. The filing itself is brief, primarily serving to attach a press release containing the detailed financial outcomes. This is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate important financial information in a timely manner, complying with Regulation FD. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive details on the company's performance during the reported periods. While the 8-K filing itself does not contain the financial data, it signifies that McKesson Corporation was actively communicating its latest financial performance to the public on this date. The fact that it is a preliminary report suggests that final audited results might be released later, but this provides an immediate snapshot for stakeholders. Investors are advised to review the press release for specific revenue, profit, and other key financial metrics to understand the company's operational and financial health.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on April 29, 2003.
  • 2The filing announces preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2003.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated April 29, 2003, contains the detailed financial results.
  • 4The filing complies with Regulation FD disclosure requirements.
  • 5The report is furnished, not filed, with the SEC as per Item 9.
  • 6William R. Graber, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, via an attached press release, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The actual detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by McKesson Corporation on April 29, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this filing indicates that the reported results are preliminary. Investors should anticipate that final, audited financial statements may be released at a later date.

Under Regulation FD, certain information, like earnings releases, is 'furnished' rather than 'filed'. This means the information is made public, but it does not carry the same legal liability as a formally 'filed' document under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.