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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 27, 2017)

Filed July 27, 2017For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 27, 2017, to report preliminary results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2017. The report primarily consists of a press release providing these financial updates. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document unless specifically incorporated by reference into a future filing. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that the company has released its preliminary quarterly performance. Investors seeking specific financial metrics, revenue figures, earnings per share, or guidance for the first quarter must refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is attached to this filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 27, 2017, announcing preliminary Q1 2017 results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release containing the company's Q1 performance updates.
  • 3The information is provided as 'furnished' rather than 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1 contains the actual press release with the preliminary financial results.
  • 5Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial figures and performance data.
  • 6The filing includes the signature of James A. Beer, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, on July 27, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by McKesson Corporation is to officially announce and provide access to their preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017, through an attached press release.

The detailed preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Information that is 'furnished' in an 8-K is provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same liabilities and legal scrutiny as information that is 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it's not automatically incorporated into registration statements and does not carry the same legal implications unless expressly stated otherwise.

This 8-K filing primarily reports preliminary results for the past quarter. Any forward-looking guidance or outlook for future periods would typically be detailed within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) and should be reviewed there.