Current Report Filing (8-k)
February 01 2016 - 8:02AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2016
McKesson Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-13252 |
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94-3207296 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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One Post Street, San Francisco, California |
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94104 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (415) 983-8300
Not Applicable
(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below
if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.06 |
Material Impairments. |
On January 31, 2016, McKesson Corporation (the Company) entered into
a definitive agreement to sell its Brazilian pharmaceutical distribution business which it acquired through the acquisition of Celesio AG. In connection with the sale, the Company anticipates recognizing an after-tax impairment charge to
discontinued operations of approximately $70 million to $90 million; such charge will primarily be recognized upon the disposal of the business. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed during the first
quarter of fiscal 2017.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 1, 2016
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McKesson Corporation |
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By: |
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/s/ James A. Beer |
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James A. Beer |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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