Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by AmerisourceBergen Corporation (soon to be Cencora, Inc.) on August 2, 2023. The filing announces the results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023. The company also disclosed a planned name change effective August 30, 2023, with new NYSE ticker symbol "COR."
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference but not detailed in the body of this 8-K.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: The company will change its name from AmerisourceBergen Corporation to Cencora, Inc. effective August 30, 2023.
- Trading Symbol: The company will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "COR" effective August 30, 2023.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management announced a conference call and webcast scheduled for August 2, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the fiscal quarter results and related matters. The filing states that the information provided is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its incorporation by reference in other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (News Release) for specific Q2 2023 financial figures (revenue, EPS, cash flow).
- Confirm the effective date of the ticker symbol change to "COR" on August 30, 2023.
- Access the conference call slides and recording at investor.amerisourcebergen.com for detailed management commentary.
- Verify the transition timeline for the rebranding from AmerisourceBergen to Cencora.