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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 30, 2012)

Filed April 30, 2012For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2012, to announce preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which was issued on the same date and contains this information. Investors should refer to the press release for specific performance metrics and operational highlights for the period. The report indicates that the company is providing an update on its financial condition and operational results. As this is a preliminary announcement via press release, it serves as an important notification to the market regarding McKesson's performance leading up to the end of its fiscal year. Further details regarding revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements would be found within the attached exhibit.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on April 30, 2012, announcing preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year results.
  • 2The results reported are for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing is furnished to the SEC and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it has limited legal implications regarding misstatements.
  • 5Jeffrey C. Campbell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 6This 8-K serves as a notification of the company's preliminary financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, via an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K form. They are provided in the press release issued by McKesson Corporation on April 30, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it generally means it is provided to the SEC but does not carry the same legal liabilities as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means investors cannot rely on it for claims of fraud or misrepresentation under that specific section.

This specific 8-K filing focuses on announcing preliminary past results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. Any forward-looking statements or future guidance would typically be found within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) or in subsequent company communications.