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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 26, 2012)

Filed July 26, 2012For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 26, 2012, to report preliminary financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2012. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release containing these unaudited results, making them accessible to investors. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements, it points to the press release for specific performance metrics and commentary. Investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for a comprehensive understanding of McKesson's performance during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. This would include key financial data such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided in the release regarding the company's outlook and operational performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on July 26, 2012, to announce preliminary first quarter financial results.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results.
  • 3The press release details the financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
  • 4The information provided is preliminary and unaudited.
  • 5This 8-K is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not trigger liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated into other filings.
  • 6The CFO, Jeffrey C. Campbell, signed the report, indicating official company action.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide investors with access to McKesson's preliminary financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2012, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for specific figures.

No, the filing explicitly states that the results are preliminary. Investors should assume the information is unaudited at this stage, as is typical for quarterly earnings releases before the full financial statements are finalized and audited.

The filing is marked as 'furnished' rather than 'filed.' This means it does not automatically subject McKesson to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless the company specifically incorporates it by reference into a 'filed' document.