Summary
McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K report on October 24, 2013, to announce its preliminary results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2013. This filing primarily serves to attach a press release that contains the company's financial and operational highlights for the period. Investors should refer to the press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, for detailed information on the company's performance during the second quarter. The report itself is brief and focuses on the disclosure of the press release, which would contain key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and potentially segment performance. This is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to ensure timely dissemination of material financial information to the market.
Key Highlights
- 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on October 24, 2013.
- 2The filing announces preliminary results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2013.
- 3The primary content of the 8-K is the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 4The press release contains the company's financial and operational highlights for Q2 2013.
- 5The information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference.
- 6James A. Beer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.