What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide investors with McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2014, through an attached press release.

Where can I find the actual financial results for the quarter?

The actual financial results and detailed commentary for the first quarter ended June 30, 2014, are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report.

Does this 8-K contain detailed financial statements?

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves as a cover for the press release. While the press release will contain key financial metrics, the 8-K itself does not include the full, detailed financial statements that would typically be found in a Form 10-Q or 10-K filing.

What is the significance of the information being 'furnished' and not 'filed'?

When information is 'furnished' rather than 'filed' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC but is generally not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for misstatements or omissions in that specific furnished information. However, it remains publicly available for investors.

MCK 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2014, to report its preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2014. This filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these results, which is the key piece of information for investors in this report. While the 8-K itself is brief, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) would contain the operational and financial performance data investors are looking for, such as revenue, earnings, and any significant business updates for the quarter.

Key Highlights

1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on July 31, 2014, to announce preliminary Q1 2014 results.
2The primary purpose of the filing is to provide investors with access to the company's Q1 2014 earnings press release.
3The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the detailed financial results and operational performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
4Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for legal liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but is made available to investors.
5The filing indicates that the Chief Financial Officer, James A. Beer, certified the report.

MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2014)

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