Summary
McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2011, to report its preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2011. The filing primarily consists of a press release, furnished to the SEC, that provides an update on the company's operational and financial performance. Investors should note that while this information is public, it is furnished rather than filed, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated into a future filing.
Key Highlights
- 1McKesson Corporation announced preliminary results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2011.
- 2The primary disclosure mechanism for these results was a press release furnished as an exhibit to the 8-K.
- 3The filing was made on July 28, 2011.
- 4The information provided is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5The CFO, Jeffrey C. Campbell, signed the filing, indicating executive review.
- 6Exhibit 99.1 contains the full text of the press release detailing the quarterly results.