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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 30, 2005)

Filed August 30, 2005For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) announced on August 29, 2005, that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program. The company plans to buy back up to $250 million of its common stock. This new program follows the successful completion of a prior $250 million repurchase initiated in October 2003, indicating management's confidence in the company's financial health and its commitment to returning value to shareholders. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock for general corporate purposes. As of June 30, 2005, McKesson had approximately 308 million shares outstanding and a strong liquidity position with $2.4 billion in cash and marketable securities, providing ample resources to execute this buyback and manage ongoing operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program.
  • 2The company intends to repurchase up to $250 million of its common stock.
  • 3The repurchase will occur in open market or private transactions.
  • 4This new authorization follows the completion of a previous $250 million repurchase program approved in October 2003.
  • 5Repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock for general corporate purposes.
  • 6McKesson reported approximately 308 million shares outstanding as of June 30, 2005.
  • 7The company possessed $2.4 billion in cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily reports on the authorization of a new $250 million share repurchase program by McKesson Corporation's Board of Directors.

The filing indicates that the previous $250 million share repurchase program authorized in October 2003 has been completed. The new program suggests that management believes the company's stock is undervalued or that they are committed to returning capital to shareholders, signaling financial strength and confidence in future prospects.

The shares repurchased under this new program will be held as treasury shares. These shares can be used for various general corporate purposes in the future, such as employee stock options, acquisitions, or other strategic initiatives.

Yes, McKesson reported $2.4 billion in cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2005. This substantial liquidity, along with an appropriate number of shares outstanding (approximately 308 million), suggests the company has the financial capacity to execute the $250 million repurchase program.