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MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 20, 2020)

Filed May 20, 2020For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on May 20, 2020, to announce preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. This filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these initial results. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it carries different legal implications regarding liability for misstatements or omissions. The specific financial metrics are detailed within the referenced press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation (MCK) released preliminary financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2020, via an 8-K filing on May 20, 2020.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) as the primary source of financial information for the period.
  • 3The information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which has implications for regulatory liability.
  • 4Investors are directed to the attached press release for the specific details of the financial results and performance for the quarter.
  • 5The filing is a standard procedure to disseminate important financial updates to the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and attach McKesson's preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. This is done by including the press release containing these results as an exhibit.

The specific preliminary financial results are detailed in the press release issued by McKesson Corporation dated May 20, 2020, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished' (as stated in the filing), it means it has been provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same level of legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed.' This distinction is important for investors to understand the legal framework surrounding the disclosed information.