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.