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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2010)

Filed May 3, 2010For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on May 3, 2010, to report preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. This filing primarily serves as an announcement vehicle for the company's financial performance during the period. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically carry the same legal implications as a fully filed report, unless specifically referenced in future SEC filings. The core of this 8-K is the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which would contain the actual financial data. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the numbers, it signals the release of this crucial information to the market. Investors and analysts would look to the accompanying press release for details on revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for McKesson's most recent fiscal periods.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation (MCK) announced preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 results.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The fiscal year-end reported was March 31, 2010.
  • 4The filing is an 8-K Current Report, indicating a significant event or update.
  • 5The information is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, with specific caveats.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey C. Campbell, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, to the market via an attached press release.

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release issued by McKesson Corporation on May 3, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Information that is 'furnished' in an 8-K, as stated in this filing, is provided to the SEC but does not carry the same legal implications or responsibilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. However, it can be incorporated by reference into other filings.

The filing was signed on behalf of McKesson Corporation by Jeffrey C. Campbell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.