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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2016)

Filed October 27, 2016For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2016, to announce preliminary results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2016. This filing primarily serves as a notification to investors that the company has released this information, with the detailed financial performance disclosed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the October 27, 2016, press release for the substantive results. Investors should consult this attached exhibit for details regarding revenue, earnings, and any other key performance indicators for the second quarter. The filing also confirms the executive leadership's involvement, with the CFO, James A. Beer, signing off on the report.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on October 27, 2016, reporting preliminary Q2 2016 results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K was to announce the issuance of a press release containing the Q2 financial results.
  • 3The detailed Q2 financial performance is available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing does not contain the specific financial figures itself, but directs readers to the press release.
  • 5The report was furnished to the SEC and not deemed 'filed' for certain legal purposes.
  • 6James A. Beer, EVP and CFO, signed the report on behalf of McKesson.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that McKesson Corporation has released its preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016, via a press release.

The specific financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016, are detailed in the press release issued by McKesson Corporation on October 27, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification of the press release and does not contain the detailed financial performance numbers itself. Investors need to refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those figures.

The information in this Form 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished to the SEC and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless expressly incorporated by reference in another filing.