8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2009)

Filed January 26, 2009For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2009, to announce preliminary results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2008. The filing primarily serves to attach a press release containing these financial updates. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it carries a different legal implication regarding liability for misstatements. The core of this 8-K is the press release (Exhibit 99.1), which would contain the actual preliminary financial figures. Without access to the content of Exhibit 99.1, a detailed analysis of the operational and financial performance is not possible. However, the filing indicates McKesson is providing an early look at its performance, a common practice to keep the market informed of significant developments.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation (MCK) announced preliminary third-quarter 2008 results via an 8-K filing on January 26, 2009.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release containing these preliminary financial results.
  • 3The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4The information is furnished and not 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.
  • 5This implies less stringent liability for the provided information compared to 'filed' information.
  • 6The event date for the preliminary results announcement was January 25, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2008, by attaching the relevant press release (Exhibit 99.1).

When information is 'furnished' to the SEC, it generally means the company is providing it for informational purposes but is not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed.' This is a key distinction for investors regarding the legal implications of the disclosed data.

The actual preliminary financial results are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors would need to access that exhibit to review the specific financial figures.

No, this 8-K filing is specifically for preliminary results and is primarily a notification mechanism. A more detailed and formally filed financial report, such as a Form 10-Q, would typically follow with audited or reviewed financial statements.