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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2006)

Filed January 26, 2006For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2006, to report preliminary results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2006, which ended on December 31, 2005. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) where these preliminary figures were announced. Investors should refer to this press release for specific revenue, earnings, and other key financial performance indicators for the quarter. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to provide timely disclosure of the company's unaudited financial performance. While the 8-K form is a standard regulatory filing, the substance of the update lies within the accompanying press release, which is critical for understanding McKesson's operational and financial condition as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2006.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation reported preliminary Q3 fiscal year 2006 results via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The reporting period for these preliminary results was the quarter ended December 31, 2005.
  • 3The 8-K filing references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial information.
  • 4This filing is made under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, focusing on Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5The press release, containing the actual financial data, is furnished but not filed with the SEC.
  • 6Investors need to consult the referenced press release for specific financial performance details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2006, which concluded on December 31, 2005. The filing serves as a notification and directs investors to the press release containing the specific financial details.

The actual preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006 are detailed in the press release issued by McKesson Corporation on January 26, 2006. This press release is attached to the 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

No, the press release, while furnished as part of the 8-K filing under Item 2.02, is not considered 'filed' with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the same way as other parts of the report. This means it does not automatically become subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

This report covers the preliminary financial results for McKesson Corporation's third quarter of fiscal year 2006, which ended on December 31, 2005.