Summary
McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 26, 2018, to report its preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing is to attach the press release announcing these results, which provides investors with an early look at the company's performance. While this filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements, it serves as a notification of the availability of this crucial information through the accompanying press release. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance metrics, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements for the quarter. The filing emphasizes that the information furnished is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a fully filed report, but it remains a key source of timely information for market participants.
Key Highlights
- 1McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on July 26, 2018, announcing preliminary Q1 2018 results.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to provide investors with access to the Q1 2018 earnings press release.
- 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release with detailed preliminary financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
- 4The information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but is critical for investor awareness.
- 5The CFO, Britt J. Vitalone, signed the filing, indicating official company acknowledgment of the disclosed information.