Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: McKesson Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 21, 2004
Reporting Period: Second quarter of fiscal year 2005, ended September 30, 2004
This filing serves as a notification that the Company announced preliminary results for the specified quarter via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data but references the external press release for specific figures.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are reported in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of preliminary results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. These details are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings per share figures in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm whether the preliminary results meet or exceed analyst expectations for the second quarter of fiscal 2005.
- Review the press release for any updates to full-year fiscal 2005 guidance.
- Check for any disclosed one-time charges or unusual items affecting the preliminary results.