Mckesson CORPORATION
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ‘ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ‘ Preliminary Proxy Statement ‘ CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement ‘ Definitive Additional Materials ‘ Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 McKESSON CORPORATION (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. ‘ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11. 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(1) Amount Previously Paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: A LETTER FROM OUR INDEPENDENT CHAIR Dear Fellow Shareholders, First and foremost, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your investment in McKesson and for the confidence you place in this Board to oversee your interests in our Company particularly through the most unprecedented global health crisis in modern history. McKesson plays a critical role in healthcare, and our highest priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic are to continue delivering critical supplies and medications to address the crisis, and protecting the health and safety of and supporting our employees. Employees throughout the enterprise and at all levels rally together every day, including in the midst of a pandemic, to deliver on our mission of improving care in every setting — one product, one partner, one patient at a time. The Board’s purpose as stewards of the Company is to oversee the long-term performance and sustainability of McKesson for the benefit of all our stakeholders, while continuously creating value for our shareholders. With this focus over the past year, the Company continued its transformation and made significant progress executing against priorities to drive growth while fulfilling its mission. The Board remains as high functioning and engaged as ever, continuously monitoring the Company’s strategy, leadership, operations, and risk management in the dynamic global healthcare environment in which we operate. As we approach the 2020 Annual Meeting, I would like to share some of the ways that your Board is working to provide strong governance and independent oversight to represent your interests. Our COVID-19 Response Efforts As one of the world’s largest healthcare companies, we have a critical role to play in making medications and supplies available to customers and patients when they need them. McKesson plays an important role in healthcare delivery, and it is something we take seriously every day — even more so now as the world is facing this healthcare challenge. Over the past few months, we have taken a number of meaningful steps to advance public health goals, maintain essential access to medications and supplies for our customers, and safeguard our employees from the spread of COVID-19. We awarded approximately $30 million in special one-time bonus payments to recognize frontline workers and certain other staff for their contributions. In addition, we invested approximately $15 million for COVID-19 related relief and response efforts, which includes a $10 million contribution to the McKesson Foundation. A portion of that contribution will be deployed to McKesson’s Taking Care of Our Own Fund to provide support for employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Other measures we have taken to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis include: • Partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) in their sourcing and distribution efforts to expedite the shipment and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical supplies into the United States; • Coordinating closely with federal and state agencies in North America and Europe to optimize and expedite sourcing opportunities, and to move products to the front lines of the fight against the pandemic; • Actively working with manufacturers, suppliers, industry partners and government agencies to anticipate shortages and respond to unprecedented demand for supplies like PPE, as well as certain medications and diagnostic tools; • Implementing workplace changes to promote safety, including disinfectant cleanings throughout the day, requiring temperature testing before coming to work, making face masks available, social distancing measures, and placing hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes throughout the workplace; and • Supporting our employees by undertaking multiple measures to provide access to the care they need and a supportive work environment, including expanded leave policies, special compensation, telemedicine and wellness offerings, and expanding our Taking Care of Our Own Fund to help with expenses such as childcare, groceries, housing and utilities. Cultivating a Strong Ethical Culture At McKesson, doing business in the right way is fundamental to, and embedded in, our culture. Our long-term success depends on embracing and expecting the highest ethical standards in everything we do, everywhere we operate. For us, compliance is more than just following rules. It includes considering the actions we take, and adapting to new challenges and situations, always guided by our ICARE principles. Our Board, which has long believed that oversight of the Company’s culture and reputation are key Board responsibilities, collaborates with management to establish and communicate the right ethical tone, which guides our conduct and helps protect the Company’s reputation. Our Board has provided guidance to our CEO, Brian Tyler, as he launched Team McKesson, a FY 2020 corporate culture initiative focused on winning as one team, and as we have worked to continually strengthen our culture of empowerment, recognition and belonging. Further, the entire Board and its committees, including the Compliance Committee, work to understand and review our corporate risks, overseeing matters ranging from legal and compliance risks, including with respect to opioids, financial reporting risk, reputational risks, compensation practices and cybersecurity. We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing opioid crisis. We are proud of our Controlled Substance Monitoring Program and are dedicated to ongoing enhancements. We are also working with others to advance a series of initiatives focused on helping to address the opioid epidemic, advocate for public policy recommendations and support innovative programs and partnerships that we believe can have a meaningful impact on the opioid health crisis. Please see pages 6-7 for more information regarding the Board’s oversight of risk and the Company’s work to address the opioid crisis. Focus on Corporate Responsibility At McKesson, we want to do everything we can to continue delivering critical healthcare supplies and medicines. Our approach to addressing the pandemic thus far underscores how we view corporate responsibility. Corporate responsibility means better health for our planet and people everywhere. We strive to use our economic, environmental, social and governance resources thoughtfully and responsibly. In 2018, the Company conducted a materiality assessment that involved in-depth interviews and surveys with 95 stakeholders from Canada, Europe and the U.S., including employees, customers, suppliers, industry associations, government agencies, non-governmental organizations and joint venture partners. Based on that assessment, and considering shareholder feedback, the Company published its 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights work in three important areas: product quality and patient safety; eco-efficient transportation and operations; and better health for employees and communities. Our work in these areas is grounded in our shared ICARE (integrity, customer first, accountability, respect and excellence) principles, which guide us in making a positive impact for patients, the environment and our society every day. Executing on Strategy An essential role of the Board is to provide effective oversight related to McKesson’s corporate strategy and execution. The Board works closely with senior leadership in developing the Company’s strategy and positioning us to continue as a leading healthcare company. As we reflect on FY 2020, our results demonstrate continued momentum in our business as we executed on priorities we believe will drive growth, including: optimizing performance in our U.S. Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment, simplifying the business and operating with increased