Who were the new directors appointed to the Board committees?

Andy D. Bryant was appointed to the Audit Committee and Finance Committee, and Edward A. Mueller was appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Committee on Directors and Corporate Governance.

What change was made to McKesson's By-Laws?

McKesson amended its Amended and Restated By-Laws to reduce the quorum requirement for meetings of any committee of the Board from a majority of the authorized number of members to fifty percent (50%) of the authorized number of committee members.

When were these changes effective?

The Board committee appointments were made on July 23, 2008. The amendment to the By-Laws was also approved on July 23, 2008, and was effective immediately.

Are these changes considered material for investors?

These are primarily governance and procedural changes. While not directly impacting financial results, changes in committee composition and quorum requirements can be important for understanding board oversight and operational efficiency. Investors should refer to the company's proxy statement for full details on board structure.

MCK 8-K: Leadership Changes & Corporate Changes

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2008, primarily detailing changes to its Board of Directors' committee assignments and an amendment to its bylaws. Andy D. Bryant and Edward A. Mueller, elected to the Board earlier in 2008, were assigned to specific committees. Mr. Bryant joined the Audit Committee and Finance Committee, while Mr. Mueller was appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Committee on Directors and Corporate Governance. Additionally, the company amended its Amended and Restated By-Laws to reduce the quorum requirement for Board committee meetings from a majority to 50% of authorized committee members, effective immediately. These changes, while procedural, are important for understanding the governance structure and operational efficiency of the company's board committees.

Key Highlights

1Board Committee Appointments: Andy D. Bryant and Edward A. Mueller have been assigned to key Board committees.
2Audit Committee Addition: Andy D. Bryant has been appointed to the Audit Committee, a crucial oversight body.
3Finance Committee Addition: Andy D. Bryant has also been appointed to the Finance Committee.
4Compensation Committee Appointment: Edward A. Mueller has joined the Compensation Committee.
5Director & Governance Committee Appointment: Edward A. Mueller has been appointed to the Committee on Directors and Corporate Governance.
6By-Law Amendment: The quorum requirement for Board committee meetings has been reduced from a majority to 50% of members.
7Effective Immediately: The by-law amendment regarding committee quorum is effective as of July 23, 2008.

MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jul 29, 2008)

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