8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MCKESSON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2021)

Filed November 1, 2021For Securities:MCK

Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2021, to report preliminary results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2021. The filing primarily consists of an earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's financial performance. While the information is furnished to the SEC, it is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference into a filing. Investors should review the attached earnings release for detailed operational and financial metrics. This report serves as an announcement of the quarterly results and related financial information, offering a snapshot of McKesson's performance during the period. The specific financial details and any forward-looking statements would be contained within the earnings release itself, which is the primary document of interest for investors.

Key Highlights

  • 1McKesson Corporation filed an 8-K on November 1, 2021, to announce preliminary results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
  • 2The primary content of the 8-K is the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The filing serves to inform investors of the company's financial performance for the specified quarter.
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless explicitly stated.
  • 5Investors should refer to the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial data and operational commentary.
  • 6The report includes an Interactive Data File for the earnings release cover page.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce McKesson Corporation's preliminary financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2021, through an attached earnings release.

The detailed financial results and commentary are available in Exhibit 99.1, which is the earnings release attached to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it's an announcement of results, and the detailed financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, typically found in a 10-Q, would be filed separately.

'Filed' information carries specific legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. 'Furnished' information, like this earnings release, generally does not carry the same legal liability and is primarily for disclosure purposes unless specifically incorporated into a 'filed' document.