Summary
McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2014, to report its preliminary third-quarter results for the period ending December 31, 2013. This filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these financial results. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it has less legal implication regarding accuracy compared to formally filed documents. The press release itself contains the substantive financial and operational details that investors would need to evaluate McKesson's performance during the quarter. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to provide timely notification of the company's financial performance. Investors and analysts would refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the quarter's results and future outlook. The filing by the Chief Financial Officer, James A. Beer, underscores the importance of these financial disclosures.
Key Highlights
- 1McKesson Corporation announced preliminary Q3 2013 results via an 8-K filing on January 30, 2014.
- 2The report includes financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.
- 3The key information is contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 4The disclosure is furnished to the SEC and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5This filing allows for timely dissemination of financial performance data to the market.
- 6James A. Beer, EVP and CFO, signed the report, indicating the CFO's direct involvement in the financial disclosure.