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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2015)

Filed October 29, 2015For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2015, to announce preliminary results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2015. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains this information. Investors should refer to this press release for specific performance metrics and financial condition updates for the reported quarter. The filing also notes that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, a standard disclosure to manage liability.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation (MCK) issued an 8-K on October 29, 2015, to report preliminary Q2 2015 results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to announce preliminary financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2015.
  • 3A press release dated October 29, 2015, containing the detailed Q2 results, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial performance data for the second quarter.
  • 5The filing is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which limits certain liabilities.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, James A. Beer, signed the report, indicating executive oversight of the financial disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2015, and to furnish the accompanying press release that contains these details.

The specific financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2015, are detailed in the press release attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which provides the preliminary results. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for the financial performance information.

When information is 'furnished' under an 8-K, it means it is submitted to the SEC but is not subject to the same liability provisions as information that is 'filed'. Specifically, it is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any previous or future registration statements or other filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by reference in such a filing. This is a common distinction to manage legal responsibilities.