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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2013)

Filed July 25, 2013For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on July 25, 2013, to announce its preliminary results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2013. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release containing these financial results, as required by SEC regulations for material events. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance details and operational updates for the period. The report indicates that the company is providing an early look at its Q1 performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it formally incorporates the press release which is expected to detail key metrics such as revenue, earnings, and any significant business developments that occurred during the quarter. This is a standard practice for companies to promptly disseminate financial information to the public.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 25, 2013.
  • 2The filing announces preliminary results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2013.
  • 3The primary purpose of the 8-K is to furnish a press release detailing the Q1 results.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5This report provides investors with an early disclosure of the company's financial performance for the period.
  • 6The information is furnished to the SEC and not deemed 'filed' for certain legal purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2013. It incorporates by reference a press release that contains the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter are contained in the press release issued by McKesson Corporation on July 25, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This specific 8-K form itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It serves as a notification and an attachment mechanism for the press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is where the Q1 financial figures and operational highlights would be found.

The information being 'furnished' means it is provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same liabilities and legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed'. This is a common distinction for earnings releases furnished via 8-K.