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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 26, 2010)

Filed October 26, 2010For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on October 26, 2010, to report preliminary financial results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2010. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued on the same day. Investors should refer to this press release for the specific financial performance, revenue, and earnings data for the quarter. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to make the preliminary Q2 2010 financial information publicly available. While the 8-K document is formal notification, the substantive details are within the attached press release. Investors interested in McKesson's operational and financial standing as of September 30, 2010, need to consult the referenced press release for key metrics and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on October 26, 2010, to announce preliminary Q2 2010 financial results.
  • 2The official filing references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial information.
  • 3The press release was issued on October 26, 2010, making the Q2 results publicly available.
  • 4This report serves as notification of financial results under SEC regulations.
  • 5The filing is furnished to the SEC and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless specifically incorporated by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2010, and to provide the press release containing these details as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by McKesson on October 26, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

According to the filing, the information contained in this Form 8-K, including the press release, is furnished to the SEC and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a separate SEC filing.

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