Cencora, Inc. (Formerly AmerisourceBergen Corporation) - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed on August 30, 2023, by Cencora, Inc. (formerly AmerisourceBergen Corporation). The filing documents a corporate name change and the corresponding update to the company's ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange.
Financial Metrics
This filing is a corporate governance report and does not contain financial data. There are no disclosures regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: Effective August 30, 2023, AmerisourceBergen Corporation changed its name to Cencora, Inc. pursuant to an amended and restated certificate of incorporation filed with the State of Delaware.
- Stock Ticker Symbol: Effective at the open of market trading on August 30, 2023, the company's common stock ceased trading under the symbol "ABC" and began trading under the new symbol "COR".
- Bylaws Amendment: The company amended and restated its bylaws to reflect the name change.
- Shareholder Rights: The filing states that a stockholder vote was not required for the name change and that the change does not affect the rights of the company's stockholders.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing does not provide financial guidance, management commentary on future performance, or a discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly addresses the administrative execution of the name change and ticker symbol update.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify that the stock ticker symbol has updated from "ABC" to "COR" on trading platforms.
- Confirm that the legal entity name is now Cencora, Inc. in all future correspondence and filings.
- Note that this filing does not impact shareholder rights or the company's fiscal year.
- Review the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional strategic context regarding the rebranding.