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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2008)

Filed January 31, 2008For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2008, to announce preliminary results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2007. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides these preliminary outcomes. Investors should refer to this press release for specific performance metrics. The information provided in this 8-K is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a fully filed report. The filing primarily serves as a notification mechanism for the release of the quarterly earnings information.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation announced preliminary third quarter 2007 results on January 31, 2008.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with the detailed preliminary results.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data for the quarter ending December 31, 2007.
  • 4The information furnished in this report is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Jeffrey C. Campbell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual preliminary financial results are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report, dated January 31, 2008. Investors should consult this press release for specific figures.

When information is 'furnished,' it is generally for informational purposes and does not carry the same legal liability or regulatory implications as information that is 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company might not be held to the same standard of accuracy or completeness for furnished information as it would for filed information.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain specific financial metrics. It serves as a notification that preliminary results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2007, have been released via a press release, which is attached as an exhibit and contains the actual figures.