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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 4, 2016)

Filed May 4, 2016For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2016, to announce preliminary results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release containing these financial results. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance data, as this 8-K itself does not contain the specific figures but rather points to the source document. The purpose of this filing is to ensure timely disclosure of material financial information to the market. While the 8-K itself is a brief notification, the accompanying press release is where investors will find the crucial details regarding McKesson's operational and financial condition for the period, including key metrics like revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or commentary from management.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on May 4, 2016.
  • 2The filing announces preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
  • 3The primary content of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results.
  • 4The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but references the press release.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless expressly incorporated into a filing.
  • 6The report includes the signature of James A. Beer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 7The filing provides McKesson's principal executive office address and incorporation details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with preliminary financial results for McKesson Corporation's fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, by incorporating the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators, are provided in the press release issued by McKesson dated May 4, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is generally furnished to the SEC and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless McKesson expressly incorporates it by reference into a future filing.

The report was signed by James A. Beer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of McKesson Corporation.