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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended September 30, 2009

Commission File Number 1-11373

 

 

LOGO

Cardinal Health, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Ohio   31-0958666

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

7000 CARDINAL PLACE, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(614) 757-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   x     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes   ¨     No   x

The number of Registrant’s Common Shares outstanding at the close of business on November 4, 2009 was as follows:

Common Shares, without par value: 362,696,508

 

 

 


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Index *

 

          Page No.
Part I.    Financial Information:    3
Item 1.    Financial Statements:    3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)

   3
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and June 30, 2008    4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)

   5
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    6
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    22
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    33
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    33
Part II.    Other Information:    34
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    34
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    34
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    40
Item 5    Other Information   
Item 6.    Exhibits    40

 

* Items not listed are inapplicable.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statement

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

(in millions, except per Common Share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
     2009     2008

Revenue

   $ 24,780.7      $ 23,437.1

Cost of products sold

     23,871.9        22,535.9
              

Gross margin

     908.8        901.2

Operating expenses

    

Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses

     586.1        590.3

Restructuring and employee severance

     59.7        20.7

Impairments and loss on sale of assets

     23.6        3.6

Litigation (credits)/charges, net

     (0.5     —  
              

Operating earnings

     239.9        286.6

Other (income)/expense, net

     (8.9     2.5

Interest expense, net

     33.9        29.3

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     39.9        —  
              

Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations

     175.0        254.8

Provision for income taxes

     236.8        82.6
              

Earnings/(loss) from continuing operations

     (61.8     172.2

Earnings from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $26.0 and $32.0 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively)

     23.6        76.9
              

Net earnings/(loss)

   $ (38.2   $ 249.1
              

Basic earnings/(loss) per Common Share:

    

Continuing operations

   $ (0.17   $ 0.48

Discontinued operations

     0.06        0.22
              

Net basic earnings/(loss) per Common Share

   $ (0.11   $ 0.70
              

Diluted earnings/(loss) per Common Share:

    

Continuing operations

   $ (0.17   $ 0.48

Discontinued operations

     0.06        0.21
              

Net diluted earnings/(loss) per Common Share

   $ (0.11   $ 0.69
              

Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     359.1        356.7

Diluted

     359.1        361.1

Cash dividends declared per Common Share

   $ 0.175      $ 0.140

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in millions)

 

     September 30,
2009
    June 30,
2009
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and equivalents

   $ 1,584.8      $ 1,221.6   

Trade receivables, net

     5,921.9        5,214.9   

Inventories

     6,861.9        6,832.8   

Prepaid expenses and other

     557.8        523.0   

Assets from businesses held for sale and discontinued operations

     162.6        7,189.4   
                

Total current assets

     15,089.0        20,981.7   
                

Property and equipment, at cost

     3,045.8        3,139.6   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (1,607.2     (1,675.1
                

Property and equipment, net

     1,438.6        1,464.5   

Other assets:

    

Investment in CareFusion

     902.4        —     

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

     2,269.3        2,266.9   

Other

     735.4        405.7   
                

Total assets

   $ 20,434.7      $ 25,118.8   
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term obligations and other short-term borrowings

   $ 362.3      $ 366.2   

Accounts payable

     10,047.1        9,041.9   

Other accrued liabilities

     1,701.7        1,496.2   

Liabilities from businesses held for sale and discontinued operations

     35.6        1,370.9   
                

Total current liabilities

     12,146.7        12,275.2   
                

Long-term obligations, less current portion and other short-term borrowings

     2,103.5        3,271.6   

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

     1,243.3        847.3   

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Preferred Shares, without par value: Authorized – 0.5 million shares, Issued – none

     —          —     

Common Shares, without par value: Authorized – 755.0 million shares, Issued – 363.6 million shares and 363.7 million shares at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively

     2,929.1        3,031.6   

Retained earnings

     2,124.1        5,953.9   

Common Shares in treasury, at cost, 1.1 million shares and 3.7 million shares at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively

     (188.9     (343.0

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     76.9        82.2   
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     4,941.2        8,724.7   
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 20,434.7      $ 25,118.8   
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in millions)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net earnings/(loss)

   $ (38.2   $ 249.1   

Earnings from discontinued operations

     (23.6     (76.9
                

Earnings/(loss) from continuing operations

     (61.8     172.2   

Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     66.3        47.4   

Loss on debt extinguishment

     39.9        —     

Impairments and loss on sale of assets

     23.6        3.6   

Equity compensation

     22.0        21.0   

Provision for bad debts

     12.3        12.4   

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

    

Increase in trade receivables

     (716.1     (858.2

Increase in inventories

     (28.1     (864.1

Increase in accounts payable

     1,003.1        978.1   

Other accrued liabilities and operating items, net

     (99.6     (4.4
                

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities – continuing operations

     261.6        (492.0

Net cash provided by operating activities – discontinued operations

     144.4        336.8   
                

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

     406.0        (155.2
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of divestitures and cash acquired

     (32.0     (6.2

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     4.8        0.7   

Additions to property and equipment

     (37.0     (57.4
                

Net cash used in investing activities – continuing operations

     (64.2     (62.9

Net cash used in investing activities – discontinued operations

     (9.9     (31.8
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (74.1     (94.7
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net change in commercial paper and short-term borrowings

     —          1.2   

Reduction of long-term obligations

     (1,134.4     (150.7

Proceeds from long-term obligations, net of issuance costs

     —          8.1   

Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares

     18.7        17.9   

Tax benefit/(expense) from stock options

     (6.2     3.3   

Payment of premiums for debt extinguishment

     (66.4     —     

Dividends on Common Shares

     (64.2     (49.7
                

Net cash used in financing activities – continuing operations

     (1,252.5     (169.9

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities – discontinued operations

     1,283.8        (1.6
                

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

     31.3        (171.5
                

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS

     363.2        (421.4

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     1,221.6        808.8   
                

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 1,584.8      $ 387.4   
                

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    

Non-cash investing and financing transactions for:

    

Investment in CareFusion

     860.8        —     

Non-cash dividend in connection with Spin-Off (as hereinafter defined)

     3,728.4        —     

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Spin-Off of CareFusion Corporation

Effective August 31, 2009, Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”) completed the distribution to its shareholders of approximately 81% of the then outstanding common stock of CareFusion Corporation (“CareFusion”), with the Company retaining 41.4 million shares of CareFusion common stock (the “Spin-Off”). Per the requirements of the Private Letter Ruling obtained from the Internal Revenue Service, the Company is required to dispose of the retained shares of CareFusion common stock within five years of the Spin-Off. While Cardinal Health is a party to a separation agreement and various other agreements relating to the separation, including a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, intellectual property agreements and certain other commercial agreements, the Company has determined that it has no significant continuing involvement in the operations of CareFusion. Accordingly, the net assets of CareFusion are presented separately in these condensed consolidated financial statements as assets from businesses held for sale and discontinued operations and the operating results of CareFusion are presented within discontinued operations for all periods presented through the date of the Spin-Off. The Company retained certain surgical and exam gloves, surgical drapes and apparel and fluid management businesses previously within the Clinical and Medical Products segment following the Spin-Off.

For fiscal 2009, the Company had three reportable segments — Healthcare Supply Chain Services, Clinical and Medical Products and All Other. Effective July 1, 2009, the Company changed its reportable segments to: Pharmaceutical, Medical and CareFusion. The Pharmaceutical segment encompasses the businesses previously within the Healthcare Supply Chain Services segment that distributed pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical and over-the-counter healthcare products as well as the businesses previously within the All Other segment. The Medical segment encompasses the remaining businesses within the Healthcare Supply Chain Services segment as well as certain surgical and exam gloves, surgical drapes and apparel and fluid management businesses previously within the Clinical and Medical Products segment. The CareFusion segment encompasses the businesses previously within the Clinical and Medical Products segment excluding the above-referenced surgical and exam gloves, surgical drapes and apparel and fluid management businesses and includes all businesses included in the Spin-Off.

In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company reorganized its reportable segments into two segments: Pharmaceutical and Medical. See Note 14 for information about these segments.

Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of all majority-owned subsidiaries and all significant intercompany amounts have been eliminated. References to the “Company” or “Cardinal Health” in these condensed consolidated financial statements shall be deemed to be references to Cardinal Health, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts may differ from these estimated amounts. In addition, operating results presented for this fiscal 2010 interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company changed the presentation of certain items on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Prior periods have been adjusted to confirm with this new presentation.

These condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

June 30, 2009 (the “FY2009 Financial Statments”). Note 1 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” from the FY2009 Financial Statements is specifically incorporated in this Form 10-Q by reference. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. Except as disclosed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.

Revenue Recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product delivery has occurred or the services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recognized net of sales returns and allowances.

Pharmaceutical . This segment recognizes distribution revenue when title transfers to its customers and the business has no further obligation to provide services related to such merchandise.

Revenue within this segment includes revenue from bulk customers. Most deliveries to bulk customers consist of product shipped in the same form as the product is received from the manufacturer. Bulk customers have the ability to process large quantities of products in central locations and self distribute these products to their individual retail stores or customers. Revenue from bulk customers is recorded when title transfers to the customer and the Company has no further obligation to provide services related to such merchandise.

Revenue for deliveries that are directly shipped to customer warehouses from the manufacturer whereby the Company acts as an intermediary in the ordering and delivery of products is recorded gross in accordance with accounting standards addressing reporting revenue on a gross basis as a principal versus on a net basis as an agent. This revenue is recorded on a gross basis since the Company incurs credit risk from the customer, bears the risk of loss for incomplete shipments and does not receive a separate fee or commission for the transaction and, as such, is the primary obligor.

Radiopharmaceutical revenue is recognized upon delivery of the product to the customer. Service-related revenue, including fees received for analytical services or sales and marketing services, is recognized upon the completion of such services.

Pharmacy management and other service revenue is recognized as the services are rendered according to the contracts established. A fee is charged under such contracts through a capitation fee, a dispensing fee, a monthly management fee or an actual costs-incurred arrangement. Under certain contracts, fees for services are guaranteed by the Company not to exceed stipulated amounts or have other risk-sharing provisions. Revenue is adjusted to reflect the estimated effects of such contractual guarantees and risk-sharing provisions.

Through its Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. and Medicap Pharmacies Incorporated franchise operations (collectively, “Medicine Shoppe”), the Company has apothecary-style pharmacy franchisees in which it earns franchise and origination fees. Franchise fees represent monthly fees that are either fixed or based upon franchisees’ sales and are recognized as revenue when they are earned. Origination fees from signing new franchise agreements are recognized as revenue when the new franchise store is opened.

Medical . This segment recognizes distribution revenue when title transfers to its customers and the business has no further obligation to provide services related to such merchandise. Revenue from the sale of medical products and supplies is recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to its customers, which is typically upon delivery.

Multiple Segments or Business Units . Arrangements involving multiple segments or business units containing no software or software which is incidental to the functionality of the product or service are accounted for as revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables. If the deliverable meets the criterion of a separate unit of accounting, the arrangement revenue is allocated to each element based upon its relative fair value and recognized in accordance with the applicable revenue recognition criteria for each element.

Recent Financial Accounting Standards

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new accounting guidance on fair value measurements. This guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Refer to Note 11 for additional information regarding the Company’s adoption of this new accounting guidance.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on the accounting and reporting for business combinations and minority interests in consolidated financial statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this new accounting guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations; however, it may have an impact on the Company’s accounting and disclosure practices for future business combinations.

In June 2008, the FASB issued new accounting guidance addressing whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the computation of earnings per share. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this new accounting guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on the accounting for transfers of financial assets. This guidance improves the relevance, representational faithfulness and comparability of information provided about a transfer of financial assets, the effects of a transfer of financial assets on an entity’s financial statements, and a transferor’s continuing involvement, if any, in financial assets transferred. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company is in the process of determining the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance.

In June 2009, the FASB issued new accounting guidance regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities. This guidance improves the financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company is in the process of determining the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance.

In June 2009, the FASB issued the Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”), which became the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities effective July 1, 2009. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Effective July 1, 2009, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. The adoption of this new accounting guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

2. RESTRUCTURING AND EMPLOYEE SEVERANCE

Restructuring Policy

The Company classifies a restructuring activity as a program whereby the Company fundamentally changes its operations such as closing facilities, moving manufacturing of a product to another location or outsourcing the production of a product. Restructuring activities may also involve substantial re-alignment of the management structure of a business unit in response to changing market conditions. A liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity is recognized and measured initially at its fair value in the period in which it is incurred except for a liability for a one-time termination benefit which is recognized over its future service period.

Restructuring and Employee Severance

During fiscal 2005, the Company launched a global restructuring program with the goal of increasing the value the Company provides its customers through better integration of existing businesses and improved efficiency from a more disciplined approach to procurement and resource allocation. As part of the program, in April 2007, the Company announced a restructuring plan to move the Company’s medical products distribution headquarters and certain corporate functions from Waukegan, Illinois to the Company’s corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. The program was substantially complete by the end of fiscal 2009.

At the beginning of fiscal 2009, the Company undertook a major restructuring of its segment operating structure. Effective July 1, 2008, the Company consolidated its businesses into two primary operating and reportable segments to reduce costs and align resources with the needs of each segment. In connection with the Spin-Off, these reportable segments have since been reorganized. Refer to Notes 1 and 14 for additional information regarding the Company’s current reportable segments.

Also, during fiscal 2009 and the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company incurred restructuring expenses related to the Spin-Off consisting of employee-related costs, costs to evaluate and execute the transaction, costs to separate certain functions and information technology systems and other one-time transaction related costs.

In addition to the restructuring programs discussed above, from time to time the Company incurs costs to implement smaller restructuring efforts for specific operations within its segments. These restructuring plans focus on various aspects of operations, including closing and consolidating certain manufacturing and distribution operations, rationalizing headcount, and aligning operations in the most strategic and cost-efficient structure.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The following table summarizes activity related to the Company’s restructuring and employee severance costs during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009    2008  

Employee related costs (1)

   $ 27.1    $ 21.0   

Facility exit and other costs (2)

     32.6      (0.3
               

Total restructuring and employee severance

   $ 59.7    $ 20.7   
               

 

(1) Employee-Related Costs .  These costs primarily consist of one-time termination benefits provided to employees who have been involuntarily terminated and duplicate payroll costs during transition periods. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company incurred $18.6 million of costs related to the retirement of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon completion of the Spin-Off.
(2) Facility Exit and Other Costs .  Facility exit and other costs consist of accelerated depreciation, equipment relocation costs, project consulting fees and costs associated with restructuring the Company’s delivery of information technology infrastructure services. In addition, facility exit and other costs include certain costs related to the Spin-Off such as costs to evaluate and execute the transaction, costs to separate certain functions and information technology systems and other one-time transaction related costs.

Restructuring and Employee Severance Accrual Rollforward

The following table summarizes activity related to liabilities associated with the Company’s restructuring and employee severance activities during the three months ended September 30, 2009:

 

(in millions)

   Employee Related
Costs
    Facility Exit and
Other Costs
    Total  

Balance at June 30, 2009

   $ 25.8      $ 5.4      $ 31.2   

Additions (1)

     27.1        32.6        59.7   

Payments and other adjustments

     (17.2     (33.0     (50.2
                        

Balance at September 30, 2009

   $ 35.7      $ 5.0      $ 40.7   
                        

 

(1) Amounts represent items that have been expensed as incurred or accrued in accordance with GAAP.

3. IMPAIRMENTS AND LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS

Asset impairments and losses from the sale of assets are classified within impairments and loss on sale of assets within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company recognized a $22.5 million impairment loss related to the write-down of SpecialtyScripts, LLC (“SpecialtyScripts”), a business within the Pharmaceutical segment, to expected fair value less costs to sell. See Note 4 for further information regarding the anticipated sale of SpecialtyScripts.

4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

CareFusion

Effective August 31, 2009, the Company completed the distribution to its shareholders of approximately 81% of the then outstanding common stock of CareFusion, with the Company retaining 41.4 million shares of CareFusion common stock, and met the criteria for classification as assets held for sale in the Company’s financial statements. The Company’s approximately 19% investment in the then outstanding CareFusion common stock does not provide the Company the ability to influence the operating or financial policies of CareFusion and accordingly does not constitute significant continuing involvement. Furthermore, while the Company is a party to a separation agreement and various other agreements relating to the separation, including a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, intellectual property agreements and certain other commercial agreements, the Company has determined that the continuing cash flows generated by these agreements, which are expected to be eliminated within 5 years, and its investment in CareFusion common stock do not constitute significant continuing involvement in the operations of CareFusion. Accordingly, the net assets of CareFusion are presented separately as held for sale and discontinued operations and the operating results are presented within discontinued operations for all periods presented through the date of the Spin-Off.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

CareFusion is a stand-alone public company which separately reports its financial results. Due to differences between the basis of presentation for discontinued operations and the basis of presentation for a stand-alone company, the financial results of CareFusion included within discontinued operations for the Company may not be indicative of actual financial results of CareFusion as a stand-alone company.

The results of CareFusion included in discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009(1)     2008  

Revenue

   $ 592.1      $ 883.9   

Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations

     43.7        103.9   

Income tax expense

     (23.6     (29.9

Earnings from discontinued operations

     20.1        74.0   

 

(1) Reflects the results of CareFusion through August 31, 2009, the date the Spin-Off was completed.

Interest expense allocated to discontinued operations for CareFusion was $12.8 million and $21.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Interest expense was allocated considering the debt issued by CareFusion in connection with the Spin-Off and the overall debt balance of the Company. In addition, a portion of the corporate costs previously allocated to CareFusion have been reclassified to the remaining two segments.

There were no assets and liabilities from businesses held for sale for CareFusion at September 30, 2009. At June 30, 2009, the major components of assets and liabilities from businesses held for sale for CareFusion were as follows:

 

(in millions)

   June 30,
2009

Current assets

   $ 1,832.0

Property and equipment

     408.5

Other assets

     4,774.2
      

Total assets

   $ 7,014.7
      

Current liabilities

     469.2

Long-term debt and other

     875.4
      

Total liabilities

   $ 1,344.6
      

Cash flows from discontinued operations are presented separately on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

PTS Business

See Note 7 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” from the FY2009 Financial Statements, for information regarding the sale of the former Pharmaceutical Technologies and Services segment, other than certain generic-focused businesses (the “PTS Business”), during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

The Company incurred minor amounts of activity related to the PTS Business during the three months ended September 30, 2008 as a result of changes in certain estimates made at the time of the sale, activity under a transition services agreement and other adjustments. The loss related to the PTS Business included in discontinued operations was $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The liabilities of the PTS Business included in liabilities held for sale were $1.4 million as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009.

Cash flows from discontinued operations are presented separately on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

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Other

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company committed to plans to sell its United Kingdom-based Martindale injectable manufacturing business (“Martindale”) within its Pharmaceutical segment, and met the criteria for classification as assets held for sale in the Company’s financial statements. Accordingly, the net assets of Martindale are presented separately as held for sale and discontinued operations and the operating results are presented within discontinued operations for all periods presented. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company also committed to plans to sell SpecialtyScripts within its Pharmaceutical segment, and met the criteria for classification as held for sale in the Company’s financial statements. Accordingly, the net assets of this business are presented separately as assets held for sale on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009. The results of SpecialtyScripts are reported within earnings from continuing operations on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings because it did not satisfy the criteria for classification as discontinued operations. Additionally, the net assets held for sale of SpecialtyScripts were recorded at the net expected fair value less costs to sell, as this amount was lower than its net carrying value (see Note 3 for further information).

The results of Martindale included in discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009     2008  

Revenue

   $ 29.0      $ 26.3   

Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations

     5.9        5.1   

Income tax expense

     (1.7     (1.5

Earnings from discontinued operations

     4.2        3.6   

Cash flows from discontinued operations are presented separately on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

At September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, the major components of assets and liabilities from businesses held for sale related to Martindale and SpecialtyScripts were as follows:

 

(in millions)

   September 30,
2009
   June 30,
2009

Current assets

   $ 72.2    $ 74.2

Property and equipment

     23.5      19.3

Other assets

     66.9      81.2
             

Total assets

     162.6      174.7
             

Current liabilities

     26.3      16.5

Long-term debt and other

     7.9      8.4
             

Total liabilities

   $ 34.2    $ 24.9
             

5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2009:

 

(in millions)

   Pharmaceutical     Medical    Total

Balance at June 30, 2009

   $ 1,232.8      $ 963.7    $ 2,196.5

Goodwill acquired—net of purchase price adjustments, foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     (1.9     7.8      5.9
                     

Balance at September 30, 2009

   $ 1,230.9      $ 971.5    $ 2,202.4
                     

 

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Due to the Spin-Off and reorganization of the reporting units, goodwill was tested for impairment in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Based on this analysis, there was no impairment. The Company’s determination of estimated fair value of the reporting units is based on a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis, a multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and, if available, a review of the price/earnings ratio for publicly traded companies similar in nature, scope and size of the respective reporting units. The methods and assumptions used to test impairment have been revised for any segment realignments for the periods presented. The discount rates used for impairment testing are based on the risk-free rate plus an adjustment for risk factors. The EBITDA multiples used for impairment testing are judgmentally selected based on factors such as the nature, scope and size of the applicable reporting unit. The use of alternative estimates, peer groups or changes in the industry, or adjusting the discount rate, EBITDA multiples or price earnings ratios used could affect the estimated fair value of the reporting units and potentially result in goodwill impairment.

The allocations of the purchase price related to certain small acquisitions are not yet finalized and are subject to adjustment as the Company completes the valuation analyses for acquisitions prior to June 30, 2009. The Company expects any future adjustments to the allocations of the purchase prices and potential future contingent payments to be recorded to goodwill.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their useful lives which range from three to twenty years. The detail of other intangible assets by class as of June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009 is as follows:

 

(in millions)

   Gross
Intangible
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Intangible

June 30, 2009

        

Unamortized intangibles:

        

Trademarks and patents

   $ 11.4    $ —      $ 11.4
                    

Total unamortized intangibles

     11.4      —        11.4

Amortized intangibles:

        

Trademarks and patents

     30.2      12.9      17.3

Non-compete agreements

     3.9      2.5      1.4

Customer relationships

     46.6      35.1      11.5

Other

     66.2      37.4      28.8
                    

Total amortized intangibles

     146.9      87.9      59.0
                    

Total intangibles

   $ 158.3    $ 87.9    $ 70.4
                    

September 30, 2009

        

Unamortized intangibles:

        

Trademarks and patents

   $ 7.6    $ —      $ 7.6
                    

Total unamortized intangibles

     7.6      —        7.6

Amortized intangibles:

        

Trademarks and patents

     33.2      12.5      20.7

Non-compete agreements

     4.1      2.6      1.5

Customer relationships

     50.9      38.3      12.6

Other

     61.4      36.9      24.5
                    

Total amortized intangibles

     149.6      90.3      59.3
                    

Total intangibles

   $ 157.2    $ 90.3    $ 66.9
                    

There were no significant acquisitions of other intangible assets during the periods presented. Amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $3.4 million and $3.8 million, respectively.

 

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Amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is estimated to be:

 

(in millions)

   2010    2011    2012    2013    2014

Amortization expense

   $ 10.3    $ 12.9    $ 8.4    $ 5.4    $ 2.5

6. INVESTMENT IN CAREFUSION

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s available-for-sale securities as of September 30, 2009:

 

     Available-for-Sale Securities

(in millions)

   Cost(2)    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Estimated
Fair
Value

Equity securities(1)

   $ 860.8    $ 41.6    $ —      $ 902.4
                           

Total

   $ 860.8    $ 41.6    $ —      $ 902.4
                           

 

(1) Equity securities consist of the Company’s ownership of 41.4 million shares of CareFusion common stock retained in connection with the Spin-Off. These securities are stated at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses, and declines in fair value deemed to be other-than-temporary are recognized in net earnings immediately. The Company has not recognized any realized gains or losses related to these securities.
(2) Represents the Company’s approximately 19% investment in the net book value of CareFusion’s assets immediately following the Spin-Off.

7. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

On September 24, 2009, the Company completed a debt tender announced on August 27, 2009 for an aggregate purchase price, including an early tender premium but excluding accrued interest, fees and expenses, of up to $1.2 billion of the following series of debt securities (listed in order of acceptance priority): (i) 7.80% Debentures due October 15, 2016 of Allegiance Corporation; (ii) 6.75% Notes due February 15, 2011 of the Company; (iii) 6.00% Notes due June 15, 2017 of the Company; (iv) 7.00% Debentures due October 15, 2026 of Allegiance Corporation; (v) 5.85% Notes due December 15, 2017 of the Company; (vi) 5.80% Notes due October 15, 2016 of the Company; (vii) 5.65% Notes due June 15, 2012 of the Company; (viii) 5.50% Notes due June 15, 2013 of the Company; and (ix) 4.00% Notes due June 15, 2015 of the Company. The Company purchased more than $1.1 billion pursuant to the offer using the order of priority set forth above. In connection with the debt tender, the Company incurred a pre-tax loss for the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $39.9 million, which included an early tender premium of $66.4 million, the write-off of $5.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, and an offsetting $31.8 million fair value adjustment to the respective debt related to previously terminated interest rate swaps.

Long-term obligations and other short-term borrowings consist of the following as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009:

 

(in millions)

   September 30,
2009
   June 30,
2009

4.00% Notes due 2015

   $ 521.6    $ 523.8

5.50% Notes due 2013

     300.0      300.0

5.65% Notes due 2012

     217.1      317.1

5.80% Notes due 2016

     310.2      526.4

5.85% Notes due 2017

     158.0      500.0

6.00% Notes due 2017

     215.7      350.4

6.75% Notes due 2011

     217.6      494.6

7.80% Debentures due 2016

     44.1      75.7

7.00% Debentures due 2026

     124.5      192.0

Floating Rate Notes due 2009

     350.0      350.0

Other obligations

     7.0      7.8
             

Total

     2,465.8      3,637.8

Less: current portion and other short-term borrowings

     362.3      366.2
             

Long-term obligations, less current portion and other short-term borrowings

   $ 2,103.5    $ 3,271.6
             

 

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8. INCOME TAXES

Effective July 1, 2007, the Company adopted new accounting guidance regarding the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements, resulting in a $139.3 million reduction of retained earnings. This accounting guidance provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. This interpretation also provides guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

The balance of unrecognized tax benefits and the amount of interest and penalties were as follows as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009:

 

(in millions)

   September 30,
2009
   June 30,
2009

Unrecognized tax benefits (1) (2) (3)

   $ 687.6    $ 848.8

Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective

     329.4      610.9

Accrued penalties and interest (2) (3) (4)

     232.0      247.0

 

(1) The Company includes the full amount of unrecognized tax benefits in deferred income taxes and other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Due to the anticipated repatriation of certain foreign earnings, taxes associated with a special purpose entity transaction no longer represent uncertain tax benefits and have been classified at September 30, 2009 as deferred tax liabilities.
(3) The September 30, 2009 balance includes unrecognized tax benefits related to CareFusion. In accordance with indemnification provisions of the tax matters agreement entered into between the Company and CareFusion, the Company is entitled to reimbursement from CareFusion. The Company has recorded a long term receivable of approximately $212.0 million from CareFusion for these amounts (net of any tax refund claims).
(4) Balances are gross amounts before any tax benefits and are included in deferred income taxes and other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Upon completion of the Spin-Off, the Company recorded a tax charge of approximately $171.9 million related to the anticipated repatriation of a portion of cash currently loaned to the Company’s entities within the United States. This charge is included within earnings/(loss) from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions and various foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is subject to audit by taxing authorities for fiscal years ended June 30, 2001 through the current fiscal year.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) currently has ongoing audits of fiscal years 2001 through 2007. During the three months ended December 31, 2007, the Company was notified that the IRS transferred jurisdiction over fiscal years 2001 and 2002 from the Office of Appeals back to the Examinations level to reconsider previously-unadjusted specific issues. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company received Notices of Proposed Adjustment (“NPA’s”) from the IRS related to fiscal years 2001 through 2005 challenging deductions arising from the sale of trade receivables to a special purpose accounts receivable and financing entity. The amount of additional tax, excluding penalties and interest, proposed by the IRS in these notices was $178.9 million. The Company anticipates that this transaction could be the subject of proposed adjustments by the IRS in tax audits of fiscal years 2006 to 2009. As discussed above, the Company recorded a charge of $171.9 million during the current quarter to reflect the anticipated repatriation of earnings from the special purpose entity. Due to the anticipated repatriation of the earnings, the tax associated with the transaction, including the tax assessed by the IRS, no longer represents an uncertain tax benefit. Taxes associated with this transaction, including both the charge taken in the current quarter and the amount previously accrued as an unrecognized tax benefit, are classified as deferred tax liabilities or current taxes payable.

Subsequent to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, the Company received a Revenue Agent’s Report for tax years 2003 through 2005, which included the NPA’s discussed above and new NPA’s related to the Company’s transfer pricing arrangements between foreign and domestic subsidiaries and the transfer of intellectual property among subsidiaries of an acquired entity prior to its acquisition by the Company. The amount of additional tax proposed by the IRS in the new notices total $598.1 million, excluding

 

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penalties and interest, but including $462.1 million related to issues for which CareFusion is liable under the tax matters agreement in the event the amount must be paid to the taxing authority. The Company disagrees with these proposed adjustments and intends to vigorously contest them. The Company believes that it is adequately reserved for the uncertain tax position relating to these matters.

It is reasonably possible that there could be a change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months due to activities of the IRS or other taxing authorities, including proposed assessments of additional tax, possible settlement of audit issues, or the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations. The Company estimates that the range of the possible change in unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months is a decrease of approximately zero to $25.0 million excluding penalties and interest.

9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Legal Proceedings

In addition to commitments and obligations in the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various claims, other pending and potential legal actions for damages, investigations relating to governmental laws and regulations and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of its business. When accruing for contingencies related to litigation, the Company considers the degree of probability and range of possible loss. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. The Company regularly reviews contingencies to determine the adequacy of the accruals and related disclosures. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates. It is possible that cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these contingencies.

The Company recognizes income from the favorable outcome of legal settlements, judgments or other resolution of legal and regulatory matters when the associated cash or assets are received.

Estimated loss contingencies related to litigation and regulatory matters and income from favorable resolution of legal and regulatory matters are recognized in litigation (credits)/charges, net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Income Taxes

See Note 8 for discussion of contingencies related to the Company’s income taxes.

Other Matters

The Company also becomes involved from time-to-time in litigation and regulatory matters incidental to its business, including, but not limited to, personal injury claims, employment matters, commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, inclusion as a potentially responsible party for environmental clean-up costs, and litigation in connection with acquisitions and divestitures. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against such litigation and does not currently believe that the outcome of any such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

From time to time, the Company receives subpoenas or requests for information from various government agencies relating to the business, accounting or disclosure practices of customers or suppliers. The responses to these subpoenas and requests for information sometimes require considerable time and effort, and can result in considerable costs being incurred by the Company. The Company expects to incur additional costs in the future in connection with existing and future requests. Such subpoenas and requests also can lead to the assertion of claims or the commencement of legal proceedings against the Company.

Also from time to time, the Company may determine that products marketed, manufactured, or distributed by the Company may not meet Company specifications, published standards or regulatory requirements. In such circumstances, the Company will investigate and take appropriate corrective action. Such actions can lead to costs to repair or replace affected products, temporary interruptions in product sales and action by regulators, and can impact results of operations.

10. GUARANTEES

        In the ordinary course of business, the Company, from time to time, agrees to indemnify certain other parties under agreements with the Company, including under acquisition and disposition agreements, customer agreements and intellectual property licensing agreements. Such indemnification obligations vary in scope and, when defined, in duration. In many cases, a maximum obligation is not explicitly stated and therefore the overall maximum amount of the liability under such indemnification obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Where appropriate, such indemnification obligations are recorded as a liability. Historically, the Company has not, individually or in the aggregate, made payments under these indemnification obligations in any material amounts. In certain circumstances, the Company believes that its existing insurance arrangements, subject to the general deduction and exclusion provisions, would cover portions of the liability that could arise from any of these indemnification obligations. In addition, the Company believes that the likelihood of a material liability being triggered under these indemnification obligations is not significant.

 

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In the ordinary course of business, the Company, from time to time, enters into agreements that obligate the Company to make fixed payments upon the occurrence of certain events. Such obligations primarily relate to obligations arising under acquisition transactions, where the Company has agreed to make payments based upon the achievement of certain financial performance measures by the acquired business. Generally, the obligation is capped at an explicit amount. The Company’s aggregate exposure for these obligations, assuming the achievement of all financial performance measures, is not material. Any potential payment for these obligations would be treated as an adjustment to the purchase price of the related entity and would have no impact on the Company’s results of operations.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company, from time to time, extends loans to its customers which are subsequently sold to a bank. The bank services and administers these loans as well as any new loans the Company may direct. In order for the bank to purchase such loans, it requires the absolute and unconditional obligation of the Company to repurchase such loans upon the occurrence of certain events described in the agreement including, but not limited to, borrower payment default that exceeds 90 days, insolvency and bankruptcy At September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, notes in the program subject to the guaranty of the Company totaled $43.2 million and $39.9 million, respectively. These loans are reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

In September 2006, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on fair value measurements. The guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Additionally, this guidance established a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair values are as follows:

 

Level 1 –

  Observable prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 –

  Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 3 –

 

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of

the assets and liabilities.

In February 2008, the FASB issued additional guidance permitting a one-year deferral with regard to nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The Company adopted this new accounting guidance on July 1, 2008 with respect to all financial assets and liabilities and on July 1, 2009 with respect to all non-financial assets and liabilities. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations in either period.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the fair values for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2009:

 

     Fair Value Measurements

(in millions)

   Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total

Cash Equivalents(1)

   $ 1,035.1    $ —      $ —      $ 1,035.1

Equity Securities(2)

     902.4      —        —        902.4

Forward Contracts(3)

     —        88.3      —        88.3

Other Investments(4)

     64.9      —        —        64.9
                           

Total

   $ 2,002.4    $ 88.3    $ —      $ 2,090.7
                           

 

(1) Cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less. The carrying value of these cash equivalents approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities.
(2) Equity securities consist of the Company’s investment in CareFusion common stock. The fair value of these securities is determined using the quoted market price of the security.

 

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(3) The fair value of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts and commodity contracts is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including nonperformance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities.
(4) The other investments balance includes investments in mutual funds, which are used to offset fluctuations in the Company’s deferred compensation liabilities. The fair value of these investments is determined using quoted market prices.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the fair values for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2009:

 

     Fair Value Measurements

(in millions)

   Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total

Long-lived assets held for sale(1)(2)

   $ —      $ —      $ 14.6    $ 14.6
                           

Total

   $ —      $ —      $ 14.6    $ 14.6
                           

 

(1) In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, certain long-lived assets held for sale were written down to their estimated fair value, less cost to sell, resulting in an impairment charge of $22.5 million, which is included in impairments and loss on sale of assets in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings (see Note 3 for further information).
(2) The fair value of long-lived assets held for sale is determined based on the best available information, including quoted market prices when available (level 1), market prices for similar assets (level 2) and internal cash flow estimates discounted at the appropriate interest rate (level 3), as appropriate.

12. EARNINGS PER SHARE AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per Common Share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings (the numerator) by the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during each period (the denominator). Diluted earnings per Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) is similar to the computation for Basic EPS, except that the denominator is increased by the dilutive effect of vested and unvested stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units computed using the treasury stock method.

The following table reconciles the number of Common Shares used to compute Basic EPS and Diluted EPS for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     For the Three Months Ended
September 30,

(in millions)

   2009    2008

Weighted-average Common Shares – basic

   359.1    356.7

Effect of dilutive securities:

     

Employee stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units (1)

   —      4.4
         

Weighted-average Common Shares – diluted

   359.1    361.1
         

 

(1) Due to the Company incurring a loss from continuing operations and a net loss during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, potential dilutive common shares have not been included in the denominator of the dilutive per share computation for the three months ended September 30, 2009 due to their antidilutive effect.

The potentially dilutive employee stock options that were antidilutive for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were 22.3 million and 24.9 million, respectively.

The total number of Common Shares issued less the Common Shares held in treasury is used to determine the Common Shares outstanding.

 

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Shareholders’ Equity

On August 5, 2009, the Company cancelled the previously approved share repurchase program and announced a new $500.0 million share repurchase program which expires on August 31, 2012. The Company expects to use this repurchase program to offset equity plan issuances. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company did not purchase any of its Common Shares under this program.

13. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following is a summary of the Company’s comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009     2008  

Net earnings/(loss)

   $ (38.2   $ 249.1   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (41.4     (83.3

Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax

     10.3        8.9   

Net unrealized gain on investment in CareFusion, net of tax

     25.8        —     
                

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

   $ (43.5   $ 174.7   
                

14. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s operations are principally managed on a products and services basis. In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company reorganized its businesses into two reportable segments - Pharmaceutical and Medical. The factors for determining the reportable segments include the manner in which management evaluates the performance of the Company combined with the nature of the individual business activities.

The Pharmaceutical segment distributes pharmaceutical products, over-the-counter healthcare products and consumer health products and provides support services to retail customers, hospitals and alternate care providers in the United States and Puerto Rico. It also provides services to branded pharmaceutical manufacturers and operates a pharmaceutical repackaging and distribution program for chain and independent pharmacy customers and alternate care customers. In addition, this segment operates centralized nuclear (radiopharmaceutical) pharmacies, provides third-party logistics support services and distributes therapeutic plasma to hospitals, clinics and other providers located in the United States. It also franchises apothecary-style retail pharmacies through its Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. and Medicap Pharmacies Incorporated franchise systems. Finally, it provides pharmacy management services to hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

The Medical segment develops, manufactures and distributes medical and surgical products including sterile and non-sterile procedure kits to hospitals, surgery centers, laboratories, physician offices and other healthcare providers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The medical and surgical products manufactured by the business, including single-use surgical drapes, gowns and apparel, exam and surgical gloves and fluid suction and collection systems, are also sold in various regions of the world outside of the United States, including countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

The following table includes revenue for each reportable segment and reconciling items necessary to agree to amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009     2008  

Segment Revenue:

    

Pharmaceutical (1)

   $ 22,562.3      $ 21,404.0   

Medical (2)

     2,237.0        2,036.7   
                

Total segment revenue

     24,799.3        23,440.7   

Corporate (3)

     (18.6     (3.6
                

Total consolidated revenue

   $ 24,780.7      $ 23,437.1   
                

 

(1) The Pharmaceutical segment’s revenue is primarily derived from the distribution of pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical and over-the-counter healthcare products.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

(2) The Medical segment’s revenue is primarily derived from the manufacturing and distribution of medical, surgical and laboratory products and medical procedure kits.
(3) Corporate revenue primarily consists of the elimination of inter-segment revenue.

The Company evaluates the performance of the segments based upon, among other things, segment profit. Segment profit is segment revenue less segment cost of products sold, less segment distribution, selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”). Segment SG&A expense includes equity compensation expense as well as allocated corporate expenses for shared functions, including corporate management, corporate finance, financial shared services, human resources, information technology, legal and an integrated hospital sales organization. Corporate expenses are allocated to the segments based upon headcount, level of benefit provided and ratable allocation. Information about interest income and expense and income taxes is not provided at the segment level. In addition, restructuring and employee severance and impairments and loss on sale of assets are not allocated to the segments. See Notes 2 and 3, respectively, for further discussion of the Company’s restructuring and employee severance and impairments and loss on sale of assets. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1.

The following table includes segment profit by reportable segment and reconciling items necessary to agree to consolidated operating earnings in the condensed consolidated financial statements:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009     2008  

Segment profit:

    

Pharmaceutical

   $ 208.4      $ 213.3   

Medical

     114.9        97.9   
                

Total segment profit

     323.3        311.2   

Corporate (1)

     (83.4     (24.6
                

Total consolidated operating earnings

   $ 239.9      $ 286.6   
                

 

(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, Corporate includes, among other things, restructuring and employee severance and impairments and loss on sale of assets which are not allocated to the segments.

The following table includes total assets at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 for each segment as well as reconciling items necessary to agree to the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements:

 

     September 30,    June 30,

(in millions)

   2009    2009

Segment assets:

     

Pharmaceutical

   $ 13,438.7    $ 12,625.3

Medical

     3,621.9      3,839.1

Corporate (1)

     3,374.1      8,654.4
             

Consolidated assets

   $ 20,434.7    $ 25,118.8
             

 

(1) The Corporate assets primarily include cash and equivalents, the Company’s investment in CareFusion, net property and equipment, and the Company’s contractual tax indemnification receivable from CareFusion (see Note 8 for further information regarding this receivable). Additionally, the Corporate assets as of June 30, 3009 include CareFusion assets and other assets held for sale and discontinued operations.

15. EMPLOYEE EQUITY PLANS

Employee Equity Plans

The Company maintains several stock incentive plans (collectively, the “Plans”) for the benefit of certain of its officers, directors and employees. Employee options granted under the Plans during fiscal 2008 through fiscal 2010 generally vest in equal annual installments over three years and are exercisable for periods up to seven years from the date of grant at a price equal to the fair market value of the Common Shares underlying the option at the date of grant. Employee options granted under the Plans during fiscal 2007 generally vest in equal annual installments over four years and are exercisable for periods up to seven years from the date of grant at a price equal to the fair market value of the Common Shares underlying the option at the date of grant. Employee restricted shares and restricted share units granted under the Plans during fiscal 2007 through fiscal 2010 generally vest in equal installments over three years and entitle holders to dividends or cash dividend equivalents. Restricted shares and restricted share units that were awarded after August 1, 2006 accrue dividends or cash dividend equivalents that are payable upon vesting of the awards.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The compensation expense recognized for all equity-based awards is net of estimated forfeitures and is recognized using the straight-line method over the applicable service period. The Company classifies equity-based compensation within SG&A expenses to correspond with the same line item as the majority of the cash compensation paid to employees.

The following table illustrates the impact of equity-based compensation on reported amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
    Three Months Ended
September 30, 2008
 

(in millions, except per share amounts)

   As
Reported
    Impact of
Equity-Based
Compensation
    As
Reported
   Impact of
Equity-Based
Compensation
 

Operating earnings (1)

   $ 239.9      $ (22.0   $ 286.6    $ (21.0

Earnings/(loss) from continuing operations

   $ (61.8   $ (14.1   $ 172.2    $ (14.2

Net earnings/(loss) (2)

   $ (38.2   $ (16.4   $ 249.1    $ (16.2

Net basic earnings/(loss) per Common Share

   $ (0.11   $ (0.05   $ 0.70    $ (0.05

Net diluted earnings/(loss) per Common Share

   $ (0.11   $ (0.05   $ 0.69    $ (0.04

 

(1) The total equity-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 includes gross restricted share and restricted share unit expense of approximately $11.3 million and $11.6 million, respectively, gross employee stock option expense of approximately $9.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively, gross employee stock purchase plan expense of approximately $1.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively and gross stock appreciation right (income)/expense of $0.2 million and $(0.2) million, respectively.
(2) Equity-based compensation charged to discontinued operations was approximately $2.3 million and $2.0 million, net of tax benefits of $1.5 million and $1.4 million, during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Stock Options

The fair value of the Company’s stock options is determined using a lattice valuation model. The Company believes the lattice model provides for better estimates because it has the ability to take into account employee exercise patterns based on changes in the Company’s stock price and other variables and it provides for a range of input assumptions.

The following summarizes all stock option transactions for the Company under the Plans from July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009:

 

(in millions, except per share amounts)

   Options
Outstanding (1)
    Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
per Common
Share
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in
Years
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Balance at June 30, 2009

   29.4      $ 59.25    3.9    $ 1.8

Granted

   7.1      $ 28.08      

Exercised

   (0.3 )   $ 27.81      

Forfeited and cancelled

   (10.3 )   $ 64.17      
              

Balance at September 30, 2009

   25.9      $ 37.49    3.0    $ 8.8
              

Exercisable at September 30, 2009

   16.9      $ 41.51    3.6    $ 3.6

 

(1) Included within the options granted and forfeited and cancelled activity for the three months ended September 30, 2009 is the impact of the Company’s stock option exchange program and the adjustments to stock incentive plans as discussed below.

Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

The fair value of restricted shares and restricted share units is determined by the number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s Common Shares.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The following table summarizes all activity related to restricted shares and restricted share units from July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009:

 

(in millions, except per share amounts)

   Shares (1)     Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Per Share

Nonvested at June 30, 2009

   3.1      $ 57.10

Granted

   2.0      $ 27.29

Vested

   (1.0 )   $ 60.27

Forfeited and cancelled

   (0.1 )   $ 55.23
        

Nonvested at September 30, 2009

   4.0      $ 40.69
        

 

(1) Included within the restricted shares and restricted share units forfeited and cancelled activity for the three months ended September 30, 2009 is the impact of the adjustments to stock incentive plans as discussed below.

Stock Option Exchange Program

On May 6, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized, and on June 23, 2009, the Company’s shareholders approved, a program that permitted certain current employees to exchange certain outstanding stock options with exercise prices substantially above the current market price of Cardinal Health Common Shares for a lesser number of stock options that have a fair value that is lower than the fair value of the “out of the money” options. The program began on June 19, 2009 and was completed on July 17, 2009. The Company believes that this program was necessary to more closely align employee and shareholder interests through equity compensation programs. The program was designed to motivate and retain key employees and to reinforce the alignment of the Company’s employees’ interests with those of its shareholders. As a result of this program, 9.8 million outstanding eligible stock options were exchanged for 1.4 million new options at an exercise price of $31.27. These new options have a new minimum vesting condition of an additional 12 months, and the term of each new option is the longer of three years from the grant date and the remaining term of the eligible stock option for which it was exchanged. The new options were treated as a probable-to-probable modification under the accounting guidance for equity-based compensation. The Company did not incur incremental expense associated with the modification.

Adjustments to Stock Incentive Plans

In connection with the Spin-Off, on August 31, 2009, the Company adjusted its existing stock incentive plans to provide for the conversion and adjustment of equity-based compensation awards granted under its Plans into awards based on the Company’s common shares and/or CareFusion common stock, as applicable. For purposes of the vesting of these equity awards, continued employment or service with the Company or with CareFusion is treated as continued employment for purposes of both the Company’s and CareFusion’s equity awards.

Each Cardinal Health stock option granted on or prior to September 26, 2007 was converted into an adjusted Company stock option and a CareFusion stock option. The exercise prices of the CareFusion stock option and the adjusted Company stock option and the number of shares subject to each such stock option reflects a mechanism that is intended to preserve the intrinsic value of the original Company stock option. A Company stock option granted after September 26, 2007 to current or former employees of the Company or to directors of the Company continues to be exercisable only for the Company’s common shares and was adjusted in a manner intended to preserve the intrinsic value of such stock option. A Company stock option granted after September 26, 2007 to CareFusion employees or directors was replaced with a CareFusion stock option, subject to an adjustment mechanism intended to preserve the intrinsic value of such stock option. The resulting Company stock options and CareFusion stock options are subject to substantially the same terms, vesting conditions and other restrictions, if any, that were applicable to the Company stock option immediately prior to the distribution.

A holder of the Company’s restricted shares granted on or prior to September 26, 2007 received 0.5 restricted shares of CareFusion common stock in respect of each of such holder’s restricted shares of the Company. The underlying Company restricted shares will remain outstanding and unadjusted. Unvested Company restricted shares granted after September 26, 2007 to current or former employees of the Company were cancelled and replaced with newly issued restricted shares of the Company. Such newly issued Company restricted shares were determined in a manner that is intended to preserve the fair market value of the cancelled awards and the holders of such Company restricted shares received no CareFusion common stock with respect to such restricted shares. Unvested Company restricted shares granted after September 26, 2007 to CareFusion employees were cancelled and replaced with restricted shares of CareFusion common stock in a manner that is intended to preserve the fair market value of the cancelled awards. The Company restricted shares and the CareFusion restricted shares are subject to substantially the same terms (including entitlement to any cash dividends, accrued but unpaid at the distribution date), vesting conditions and other restrictions, if any, that were applicable to the cancelled Company restricted shares.

 

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Following the Spin-Off, if any of the Company’s restricted shares that are held by one of CareFusion’s employees fail to become vested, such Company restricted shares will be forfeited to the Company and if any CareFusion restricted shares that are held by an employee of the Company fail to become vested, such CareFusion restricted shares will be forfeited to CareFusion.

A holder of the Company’s restricted share units granted prior to September 26, 2007 or granted in connection with the Spin-Off, or issued in exchange for an option initially granted prior to September 26, 2007, received, in connection with the Spin-Off, CareFusion restricted stock units representing the right to receive 0.5 shares of CareFusion common stock for each Company common share subject to the award. The underlying Company restricted share units will remain in effect unadjusted. An employee or director of the Company who holds unvested Company restricted share units, other than those described in the first sentence of this paragraph, did not receive any CareFusion restricted stock units in connection with the Spin-Off, but such Company restricted share units were adjusted in a manner intended to preserve the fair market value of such awards. The unvested Company’s restricted share units, other than those described in the first sentence of this paragraph, granted to CareFusion employees or directors were replaced with a number of CareFusion restricted stock units intended to preserve the fair market value of the awards. The adjusted Company restricted share units or the replacement CareFusion restricted stock units that a holder received in connection with the Spin-Off will be subject to substantially the same terms (including entitlement to any cash dividend equivalents, accrued but unpaid at the distribution date), vesting conditions and other restrictions, if any, that were applicable to the Company’s restricted share units prior to the distribution.

The adjustments to the Company’s stock incentive plans were treated as a modification in accordance with stock based compensation accounting guidance and resulted in a total incremental compensation cost of $0.6 million.

The following table summaries the equity-based awards outstanding as of September 30, 2009:

 

     Cardinal Health Awards    CareFusion Awards

Equity-Based Awards Outstanding (in millions)

   Stock
Options
   Restricted
Shares and
Share Units
   Stock
Options
   Restricted
Shares and
Share Units

Held by Cardinal Health employees and former employees

   23.1    3.8    7.7    0.3

Held by CareFusion employees

   2.8    0.2    2.4    0.8
                   

Total

   25.9    4.0    10.1    1.1
                   

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 2, 2009, the Company repaid its $350.0 million floating rate notes that had reached their maturity.

On October 23, 2009, the Company recognized $27.2 million of income related to amounts released from escrow following the previously disclosed resolution of the Derivative Litigation against certain of the Company’s directors and officers. See Note 3 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” from the FY2009 Financial Statements for a discussion of the Derivative Litigation. This amount is comprised of $25.7 million received from directors and officers’ insurance policies which will be recognized in litigation (credits)/charges, net and $1.5 million of accrued interest income which will be recognized in interest expense, net.

The Company has disclosed all material subsequent events through November 9, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued.

 

Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The discussion and analysis presented below is concerned with material changes in financial condition and results of operations for the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, and for the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the 2009 Form 10-K.

Portions of this Form 10-Q (including information incorporated by reference) include “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” and similar expressions, among others, generally identify “forward-looking statements,” which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to

 

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risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made, projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. The most significant of these risks, uncertainties and other factors are described in Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 10-Q and in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q. Except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Overview

Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”) is a leading provider of products and services that help improve the cost-effectiveness of health care. The Company helps pharmacies, hospitals and ambulatory care sites focus on patient care while helping reduce costs, improve efficiency and quality, and increase profitability. As one of the largest health care companies in the world, Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 40,000 locations each day.

Demand for the Company’s products and services during the three months ended September 30, 2009 led to revenue of $24.8 billion, up 6% from the same period in the prior year. Operating earnings were approximately $240 million, down $47 million or 16% from the same period in the prior year. Operating earnings were negatively impacted by an increase in impairments and loss on sale of assets ($20 million) which was primarily due to the recognition of a $23 million impairment charge related to the write-down of SpecialtyScripts, LLC (“SpecialtyScripts”), a business within the Pharmaceutical segment, to net expected fair value less costs to sell. In addition, operating earnings were also negatively impacted by an increase in restructuring and employee severance ($39 million) which was primarily due to costs incurred in connection with the spin-off of CareFusion (see below). Despite the 6% revenue growth, distribution, selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) decreased slightly from the prior year due to company-wide cost control initiatives ($4 million). In addition to the decrease in operating earnings described above, net earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were adversely impacted by a tax charge of approximately $172 million related to the anticipated repatriation of certain foreign earnings, and a $40 million net loss on the extinguishment of debt. The Company had a net loss of $38 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009.The Company had net diluted loss per Common Share of $0.11 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. See Note 12 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for a reconciliation of Basic EPS to Diluted EPS.

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $406 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009, primarily due to operating earnings and changes in working capital. Cash used in investing activities was $74 million primarily due to capital spending ($37 million). Cash provided by financing activities was $31 million primarily due to permanent financing obtained by CareFusion (as defined below) prior to the Spin-Off (as defined below) ($1.4 billion) offset by the Company’s repayment of long-term obligations ($1.2 billion which includes $66 million early tender premium). Also during the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company paid $64 million in dividends.

Spin-Off of CareFusion Corporation

Effective August 31, 2009, the Company completed the spin-off of CareFusion Corporation (“CareFusion”) through a pro rata distribution to its shareholders of approximately 81% of the then outstanding shares of CareFusion common stock (the “Spin-Off”). The Company first announced on September 29, 2008 that it intended to separate its clinical and medical products business from its other businesses. The Company has retained certain surgical and exam gloves, surgical drapes and apparel and fluid management businesses that were previously part of its Clinical and Medical Products segment.

CareFusion net assets are presented separately as assets from businesses held for sale and discontinued operations and the operating results of this business are presented within discontinued operations for all reporting periods.

Upon completion of the Spin-Off, the Company incurred a tax charge of approximately $172 million related to the anticipated repatriation of certain foreign earnings. This charge is included within the operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Relationship between the Company and CareFusion

On July 22, 2009, the Company and CareFusion entered into a separation agreement to effect the Spin-Off and provide a framework for the relationship between the Company and CareFusion after the Spin-Off. In addition, on August 31, 2009, the Company and CareFusion entered into a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, intellectual property agreements and certain other commercial agreements. These agreements, including the separation agreement, provide for allocation between the Company and CareFusion of the Company’s assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including its investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to, at and after the Spin-Off and govern certain relationships between the Company and CareFusion after the Spin-Off. The Company and CareFusion also entered into a stockholder’s and registration rights agreement pursuant to which, among other things, CareFusion agrees that, upon the request of the Company, CareFusion will use its commercially reasonable efforts to effect the registration under applicable federal and state securities laws of any shares of CareFusion common stock retained by Cardinal Health.

 

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Pursuant to the transition services agreement, for the month ended September 30, 2009, the Company recognized approximately $13 million in transition service fee income which approximately offsets the costs associated with providing the transition services. Additionally, the Company purchased $106 million of CareFusion trade receivables pursuant to an accounts receivable factoring arrangement between the Company and CareFusion.

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following summarizes the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,

(in millions, except per Common Share amounts)

   Change (1)   2009     2008

Revenue

   6%   $ 24,780.7      $ 23,437.1

Cost of products sold

   6%     23,871.9        22,535.9
                

Gross margin

   1%     908.8        901.2

Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses

   (1)%     586.1        590.3

Restructuring and employee severance

   N.M.     59.7        20.7

Impairments and loss on sale of assets

   N.M.     23.6        3.6

Litigation (credits)/charges, net

   N.M.     (0.5     —  
                

Operating earnings

   (16)%     239.9        286.6

Other (income)/expense, net

   N.M.     (8.9     2.5

Interest expense, net

   16%     33.9        29.3

Loss on extinguishment of debt

   N.M.     39.9        —  
                

Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations

   (31)%     175.0        254.8

Provision for income taxes

   N.M.     236.8        82.6
                

Earnings/(loss) from continuing operations

   N.M.     (61.8     172.2

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

   N.M.     23.6        76.9
                

Net earnings/(loss)

   N.M.   $ (38.2   $ 249.1
                

Net diluted earnings/(loss) per Common Share

   N.M.   $ (0.11   $ 0.69
                

 

N.M. Not meaningful
(1) Change is calculated as the percentage increase or (decrease) for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year.

Revenue

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased $1.3 billion or 6% compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was due to pharmaceutical price appreciation and increased volume from existing customers (with a combined impact of $1.3 billion), the addition of new customers ($155 million) and the impact of acquisitions ($97 million). The Company uses the internal metric “pharmaceutical price appreciation index” to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical and consumer product price appreciation on revenue from the pharmaceutical distribution business. This metric is calculated using the change in the manufacturer’s published price at the beginning of the period as compared to the end of the period weighted by the units sold by the pharmaceutical distribution business during the period. The pharmaceutical price appreciation index was 8.5% for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2009. Revenue was negatively impacted during the three months ended September 30, 2009 by the loss of customers ($276 million). Refer to “Segment Results of Operations” below for further discussion of the specific factors affecting revenue in each of the Company’s reportable segments.

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased $1.3 billion or 6% compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in cost of products sold was mainly due to the 6% increase in revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. See the “Gross Margin” discussion below for further discussion of additional factors impacting cost of products sold.

Gross Margin

Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased $8 million or 1% compared to the same period in the prior year. Gross margin was favorably impacted by a generic transition within the nuclear pharmacy business ($30 million), increased manufacturer cash discounts ($29 million) and increased distribution service agreement fees and pharmaceutical price appreciation (combined impact of $23 million) within the Pharmaceutical segment and the recognition of the deferred revenue for sales to CareFusion ($14 million) and a decrease in raw materials costs ($13 million) within the Medical segment. Gross margin was

 

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negatively impacted for the three months ended September 30, 2009 by an increase in customer discounts ($45 million) as a result of customer repricings and increased sales volume, the timing and reduction in new generic launches ($18 million) and the repositioning of Medicine Shoppe ($15 million) within the Pharmaceutical segment. Refer to the “Segment Results of Operations” below for further discussion of the specific factors affecting gross margin in each of the Company’s reportable segments.

Due to the competitive markets in which the Company’s businesses operate, the Company expects competitive pricing pressures to continue. In addition, the Company expects certain factors to negatively impact fiscal 2010 including the timing of generic launches and price deflation, the effects of repricing of certain customer contracts and strategic positioning moves (such as repositioning Medicine Shoppe and transitioning a significant vendor relationship in the pharmaceutical distribution business to a distribution service agreement).

Distribution, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $4 million or 1% compared to the same period in the prior year despite the 6% revenue growth. During the second half of fiscal 2009, the Company implemented several cost control measures, which have favorably impacted SG&A expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period. Additionally, commencing with the three months ended September 30, 3009 the Company changed the presentation of certain items formerly included in SG&A and instead is presenting all categories of employee severance costs in restructuring and employee severance and is presenting all categories of loss or gain contingencies in litigation (credits) / charges, net. The Company recognized approximately $19 million of costs related to the retirement of the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon completion of the Spin-Off in restructuring and employee severance which would have been presented in SG&A in the prior presentation of the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Refer to “Segment Results of Operations” below for further discussion of the specific factors affecting SG&A expenses in each of the Company’s reportable segments.

Impairments and Loss on Sale of Assets

The Company recognized impairments and loss on sale of assets of $24 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $23 million related to the write-down of SpecialtyScripts to net expected fair value less costs to sell. See Note 4 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information regarding the anticipated sale of SpecialtyScripts.

Restructuring and Employee Severance

The following is a summary of the Company’s restructuring and employee severance for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009    2008  

Employee related costs

   $ 27.1    $ 21.0   

Facility exit and other costs

     32.6      (0.3
               

Total restructuring and employee severance

   $ 59.7    $ 20.7   
               

During the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company recognized restructuring and employee severance of $60 million primarily related to the Spin-Off ($50 million). Included within this amount is approximately $19 million of costs related to the retirement of the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon completion of the Spin-Off. During the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company recognized restructuring and employee severance of $21 million primarily related to the restructuring of its segment operating structure. See Note 2 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional detail of the Company’s restructuring and employee severance during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

The Company estimates it will incur additional costs in future periods associated with various existing restructuring activities totaling approximately $52 million. These estimated costs are primarily due to costs associated with the Spin-Off.

Operating Earnings

Operating earnings decreased $47 million or 16% during the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease during the three months ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to increased restructuring and employee severance ($39 million) and increased impairments and loss on sale of assets ($20 million) partially offset by an increase in gross margin ($8 million).

 

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Other (Income)/Expense, Net

Commencing with the three months ended September 30, 2009 the Company changed the presentation of certain items formerly presented in interest expense and other to separately present other (income)/expense, net and interest expense, net. Other (income)/expense, net decreased $11 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the recognition of income related to the performance of the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets ($13 million) and favorable valuation adjustments on certain derivative instruments ($7 million). The income related to the performance of the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets is offset by expense presented within SG&A.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net increased $5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased fees relating to the Company’s amended revolving credit facility and accounts receivable securitization agreement.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

On September 24, 2009, the Company completed a debt tender. In connection with the debt tender, the Company incurred a pre-tax loss for the early retirement of debt of approximately $40 million, which included an early tender premium of $67 million, the write-off of $5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, and an offsetting $32 million fair value adjustment to the respective debt related to previously terminated interest rate swaps. See Note 7 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on the debt tender.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions and various foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is subject to audit by taxing authorities for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2001 through the current fiscal year.

The IRS currently has ongoing audits of fiscal years 2001 through 2007. During the three months ended December 31, 2007, the Company was notified that the IRS transferred jurisdiction over fiscal years 2001 and 2002 from the Office of Appeals back to the Examinations level to reconsider previously-unadjusted specific issues. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company received NPA’s from the IRS related to fiscal years 2001 through 2005 challenging deductions arising from the sale of trade receivables to a special purpose accounts receivable and financing entity. The amount of additional tax, excluding penalties and interest, proposed by the IRS in these notices was $179 million. The Company anticipates that this transaction could be the subject of proposed adjustments by the IRS in tax audits of fiscal years 2006 to present. As discussed in Note 8, the Company recorded a charge of $172 million during the current quarter to reflect the anticipated repatriation of foreign earnings from the special purpose entity. Due to the anticipated repatriation of the earnings, the tax associated with the transaction, including the tax assessed by the IRS, no longer represents an uncertain tax benefit. Taxes associated with this transaction, including both the charge taken in the current quarter and the amount previously accrued as an unrecognized tax benefit, are classified as deferred tax liabilities or current taxes payable.

Subsequent to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, the Company received a Revenue Agent’s Report for tax years 2003 through 2005, which included the NPA’s discussed above and new NPA’s related to the Company’s transfer pricing arrangements between foreign and domestic subsidiaries and the transfer of intellectual property among subsidiaries of an acquired entity prior to its acquisition by the Company. The amount of additional tax proposed by the IRS in the new notices total $598 million, excluding penalties and interest but including $462 million related to issues for which CareFusion is liable to the Company under the tax matters agreement in the event the amount must be paid to the taxing authority. The Company disagrees with these proposed adjustments and intends to vigorously contest them. The Company believes that it is adequately reserved for the uncertain tax position relating to these matters.

It is reasonably possible that there could be a change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months due to activities of the IRS or other taxing authorities, including proposed assessments of additional tax, possible settlement of audit issues, or the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations. The Company estimates that the range of the possible change in unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months is a decrease of approximately zero to $25 million exclusive of penalties and interest.

The Company’s provision for income taxes as a percentage of pretax earnings from continuing operations (“effective tax rate”) was 135.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to 32.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Generally, fluctuations in the effective tax rate are due to changes within international and U.S. state effective tax rates resulting from the Company’s business mix and the impact of restructuring and employee severance, impairments and other discrete items. During the three months ended September 30, 2009 the effective tax rate was impacted by an unfavorable adjustment of $172 million, or 98%, attributable to earnings no longer indefinitely invested offshore.

 

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The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was favorably impacted by $5 million, or 3%, as the result of changes to the Company’s state deferred tax rates. The effective tax rate was also adversely impacted by 1.7% due to the non-deductibility of certain costs related to the Spin-Off.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was favorably impacted by $12 million as the result of discrete tax adjustments. There was a favorable tax adjustment of $20 million as the result of the release of a valuation allowance that had previously been established for capital losses for which the Company’s ability to utilize were uncertain, and there were unfavorable tax adjustments of $7 million due primarily to adjustments to the Company’s state deferred tax rates.

See Note 8 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on the Company’s provision for income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits.

Earnings from Discontinued Operations

Earnings from discontinued operations decreased $53 million or 69% compared to the same period in the prior year primarily because only two months of CareFusion’s operating results were included in the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to three months of CareFusion operating results in the prior year comparable period due to the Spin-Off of CareFusion on August 31, 2009. CareFusion operating results are included within earnings from discontinued operations for all periods through the date of the Spin-Off. See Note 4 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for information on the Company’s discontinued operations.

Net Earnings/(Loss)

Net earnings/(loss) decreased $287 million compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to a tax charge related to the anticipated repatriation of certain foreign earnings ($172 million). Also negatively impacting results was a pre-tax loss for the early retirement of debt ($40 million) and an increase in pre-tax restructuring charges ($39 million) which include $19 million of costs related to the retirement of the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon completion of the Spin-Off.

Segment Results of Operations

Reportable Segments

In connection with the Spin-Off, during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company reorganized its businesses into two reportable segments — the Pharmaceutical segment and the Medical segment. The Company evaluates the performance of the individual segments based upon, among other things, segment profit. Segment profit is segment revenue less segment cost of products sold, less segment SG&A expenses. Segment SG&A expense includes equity compensation expense as well as allocated corporate expenses for shared functions, including corporate management, corporate finance, financial shared services, human resources, information technology, legal and an integrated hospital sales organization. Information about interest income and expense and income taxes is not provided at the segment level. In addition, restructuring and employee severance and impairments and loss on sale of assets are not allocated to the segments. See Note 14 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on the Company’s reportable segments.

The following table summarizes segment revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions, except growth rates)

   Change (1)   2009     2008  

Pharmaceutical

   5%   $ 22,562.3      $ 21,404.0   

Medical

   10%     2,237.0        2,036.7   
                  

Total segment revenue

   6%     24,799.3        23,440.7   

Corporate (2)

   N.M.     (18.6     (3.6
                  

Total consolidated revenue

   6%   $ 24,780.7      $ 23,437.1   
                  

 

(1) Change is calculated as the percentage increase or (decrease) for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in the prior year.
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The following table summarizes segment profit for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions, except growth rates)

   Change (1)   2009     2008  

Pharmaceutical

   (2)%   $ 208.4      $ 213.3   

Medical

   17%     114.9        97.9   
                  

Total segment profit

   4%     323.3        311.2   

Corporate (2)

   N.M.     (83.4     (24.6
                  

Total consolidated operating earnings

   (16)%   $ 239.9      $ 286.6   
                  

 

(1) Change is calculated as the percentage increase or (decrease) for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in the prior year.
(2) Corporate includes restructuring and employee severance and impairments and loss on sale of assets, which are not allocated to the segments.

Pharmaceutical Segment Performance

The Pharmaceutical segment revenue growth of $1.2 billion or 5% during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period was primarily due to pharmaceutical price appreciation and additional volume from existing customers (the combined impact was $1.2 billion). The pharmaceutical price appreciation index was 8.5% for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2009. Revenue was also positively impacted by the addition of new customers ($108 million) and negatively impacted by the loss of customers ($195 million). Lost customer revenue from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration registration suspensions and the Company’s controlled substance anti-diversion efforts adversely affected revenue from non-bulk customers for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The Company resumed controlled substance distributions from distribution centers that were impacted by these registration suspensions during the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

The Pharmaceutical segment profit decreased $5 million or 2% during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period. Segment profit was negatively impacted by a decrease in gross margin of $14 million partially offset by a decrease in SG&A of $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decline in gross margin was primarily due to increased customer discounts ($45 million) as a result of customer repricings and increased sales volume, the timing and reduction in new generic launches ($18 million), and the repositioning of Medicine Shoppe ($15 million) offset by the favorable impact of a generic transition within the nuclear pharmacy business ($30 million), increased manufacturer cash discounts ($29 million) and increased distribution service agreement fees and pharmaceutical price appreciation (combined impact of $23 million). The increased distribution service agreement fees and manufacturer cash discounts were primarily the result of increased sales volume. The Company expects a certain level of continued pricing pressure due to the competitive market in which it operates. The decline in SG&A expenses was primarily due to company-wide cost control initiatives.

The Company’s results could be adversely affected if sales of pharmaceutical products decline, competitive pricing pressure intensifies, the frequency of new generic pharmaceutical launches decreases, generic price deflation increases, or pharmaceutical price appreciation on branded products decreases. Alternatively, the Company’s results could benefit if sales of pharmaceutical products increase, the frequency of new generic pharmaceutical launches increases, generic price deflation decreases, or pharmaceutical price appreciation on branded products increases.

The Pharmaceutical segment’s nuclear pharmacy services business dispenses several products prepared using a particular radioisotope. The supply of that radioisotope is currently adversely affected by a continued and prolonged shortage of the raw material used to derive that radioisotope. The Company is working closely with manufacturers to build long-term solutions to this supply challenge.

Bulk and Non-Bulk Customers . The Pharmaceutical segment differentiates between bulk and non-bulk customers because bulk customers generate significantly lower segment profit as a percentage of revenue than that generated by non-bulk customers. Hereinafter all references to bulk and non-bulk customers are confined to the product categories above. Bulk customers consist of retail chain customers’ centralized warehouse operations and customers’ mail order businesses. All other customers are classified as non-bulk customers (for example, retail independent pharmacies, chain pharmacies and hospital pharmacies). Bulk customers include the warehouse operations of retail chains whose retail stores are classified as non-bulk customers. A single retail chain pharmacy customer may be both a bulk customer with respect to its warehouse operations and a non-bulk customer with respect to its retail stores. Bulk customers have the ability to process large quantities of products in central locations and self-distribute these products to their individual retail stores or customers. Substantially all deliveries to bulk customers consist of product shipped in the same form as the product is received from the manufacturer, but a small portion of deliveries to bulk customers are broken down into smaller units prior to shipping. Non-bulk customers, on the other hand, require more complex servicing by the Company. These services, all of which are performed by the Company, include receiving inventory in large or full case quantities and breaking it down into smaller quantities, warehousing the product for a longer period of time, picking individual products specific to a customer’s order and delivering that smaller order to a customer location.

 

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The Company tracks revenue by bulk and non-bulk customers in its financial systems. An internal analysis has been prepared to estimate segment profit from bulk and non-bulk customers by allocating segment expenses (total of segment cost of products sold and segment SG&A expenses) separately for bulk and non-bulk customers. The following table shows the allocation of segment expenses, segment profit and segment profit as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions, except percentage of revenue)

   2009     2008  

Non-bulk customers:

    

Revenue from non-bulk customers

   $ 11,235.9      $ 10,675.1   

Segment expenses allocated to non-bulk customers (1)

   $ 11,030.9      $ 10,490.1   

Segment profit from non-bulk customers (1)

   $ 205.0      $ 185.0   

Segment profit from non-bulk customers as a percentage of revenue from non-bulk customers (1)

     1.82     1.73

Bulk customers:

    

Revenue from bulk customers

   $ 11,326.4      $ 10,728.9   

Segment expenses allocated to bulk customers (1)

   $ 11,323.0      $ 10,700.6   

Segment profit from bulk customers (1)

   $ 3.4      $ 28.3   

Segment profit from bulk customers as a percentage of revenue from bulk customers (1)

     0.03     0.26

 

(1) Amounts shown are estimates based upon the internal analysis described above. The preparation of this internal analysis required the use of complex and subjective estimates and allocations based upon assumptions, past experience and judgment that the Company believes are reasonable. The core pharmaceutical distribution operation (“Distribution”) services both bulk and non-bulk customers. Therefore, expenses associated with this operation were allocated between bulk and non-bulk customers as described below. The brokerage operation (“Brokerage”) only services bulk customers, therefore, expenses associated with Brokerage were allocated to bulk customers. The remaining operations (i.e., excluding Distribution) service non-bulk customers, therefore, expenses associated with these operations were allocated to non-bulk customers.

The following describes the allocation of the major components of cost of products sold for Distribution between bulk and non-bulk customers:

 

   

Cost of products sold for pharmaceutical products is determined by specifically tracking the manufacturer’s designated price of products, at the time the products are sold, by bulk and non-bulk customers. The manufacturer’s designated price is then reduced by other components impacting cost of products sold, including distribution service agreement fees, pharmaceutical price appreciation, manufacturer cash discounts and manufacturer rebates and incentives. In addition, other inventory charges and credits are added or subtracted, as appropriate, to arrive at cost of products sold. The Company used the following methods that it believes provide a reasonable correlation to allocate the remaining components of cost of products sold between bulk and non-bulk customers:

 

   

Distribution service agreement fees and pharmaceutical price appreciation are tracked by manufacturer. Therefore, the Company allocated the distribution service agreement fees and pharmaceutical price appreciation associated with each manufacturer among their products in proportion to sales of each product between bulk and non-bulk customers.

 

   

Manufacturer cash discounts are recognized as a reduction to cost of products sold when the related inventory is sold and were allocated in proportion to the manufacturer’s published price of the product sold to bulk and non-bulk customers.

 

   

Manufacturers’ rebates and incentives are based on the individual agreements entered into with manufacturers related to specific products. Rebates and incentives were grouped by contract terms and then allocated in proportion to sales to bulk and non-bulk customers.

 

   

Other inventory charges and credits include charges for outdated and returned inventory items and fluctuation in inventory reserves. The Company estimated the portion of these inventory charges and credits attributable to each product and then allocated them to bulk and non-bulk customers in proportion to the sales of these products.

The Company used methods that it believes provide a reasonable correlation to allocate the SG&A expenses for Distribution between bulk and non-bulk customers as follows:

 

   

Warehouse expense includes labor-related expenses associated with receiving, shipping and handling the inventory as well as warehouse storage costs including insurance, taxes, supplies and other facility costs. Warehouse expense was allocated in proportion to the number of invoice line items filled for each bulk or non-bulk customer because the Company believes that there is a correlation between the number of different products ordered as reflected in invoice lines and the level of effort associated with receiving, shipping and handling that order (bulk customers typically order substantially larger quantities of products and therefore generate substantially fewer invoice lines which results in substantially less warehouse expense being allocated to bulk customers);

 

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Delivery expense includes transportation costs associated with physically moving the product from the warehouse to the customer’s designated location. Delivery expense was allocated in proportion to the number of invoices generated for each bulk or non-bulk customer on the assumption that each invoice generates a delivery;

 

   

Sales expense includes personnel-related costs associated with sales and customer service activities (such activities are the same for both bulk and non-bulk customers). Sales expense was allocated in proportion to the number of invoices generated for each bulk or non-bulk customer because customer invoices are a reasonable estimate of the amount of customer service calls and sales effort; and

 

   

General and administrative expenses were allocated in proportion to the units of products sold to bulk or non-bulk customers. These expenses were allocated on the assumption that general and administrative expenses increase or decrease in direct relation to the volume of sales.

The internal analysis set forth immediately above indicated that segment expenses as a percentage of revenue were higher for bulk customers than for non-bulk customers because of higher segment cost of products sold partially offset by lower segment SG&A expenses. Bulk customers receive lower pricing on sales of the same products than non-bulk customers due to volume pricing in a competitive market and the lower costs related to the services provided by the Company. In addition, sales to bulk customers in aggregate generate higher segment cost of products sold as a percentage of revenue than sales to non-bulk customers because bulk customers’ orders consist almost entirely of higher cost branded products. The higher segment cost of products sold as a percentage of revenue for bulk customers is also driven by lower manufacturer distribution service agreement fees and branded pharmaceutical price appreciation and lower manufacturer cash discounts. Manufacturer distribution service agreement fees and manufacturer cash discounts are recognized as a reduction to segment cost of products sold and are lower as a percentage of revenue due to the mix of products sold. Pharmaceutical price appreciation increases customer pricing which, in turn, results in higher segment gross margin for sales of inventory that was on-hand at the time of the manufacturer’s price increase. Since products sold to bulk customers are generally held in inventory for a shorter time than products sold to non-bulk customers, there is less opportunity to realize the benefit of pharmaceutical price appreciation. Consequently, segment cost of products sold as a percentage of revenue for bulk customers is higher than for non-bulk customers and segment gross margin as a percentage of revenue is substantially lower for bulk customers than for non-bulk customers. Deliveries to bulk customers require substantially fewer services by the Company than deliveries to non-bulk customers. As such, segment SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue from bulk customers are substantially lower than from non-bulk customers. These factors result in segment profit as a percentage of revenue being significantly lower for bulk customers than for non-bulk customers.

The Company defines bulk and non-bulk customers based on the services it performs for its customers. The Company is not aware of an industry standard regarding the definition of bulk customers and based solely on a review of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K of other national pharmaceutical wholesalers, the Company notes that other companies in comparable businesses may, or may not, use a different definition of bulk customers.

During the three months ended September 30, 2009, revenue from non-bulk customers increased $561 million, compared to the same period in the prior year due to increased volume from existing customers. Segment profit from non-bulk customers increased $20 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year due to distribution service agreement fees and pharmaceutical price appreciation and increased manufacturer cash discounts.

During the three months ended September 30, 2009, revenue from bulk customers increased $598 million, compared to the same period in the prior year due to increased volume from existing customers. Segment profit from bulk customers decreased $25 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased customer discounts as a result of customer repricings and increased sales volume and less pharmaceutical price appreciation compared to the same period in prior year. Additionally, a state tax receipts issue had a negative impact on segment profit from bulk customers for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Medical Segment Performance

The Medical segment revenue growth of $200 million or 10%, during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period was primarily due to additional volume from existing customers ($123 million). The additional volume was partially driven by strong demand for flu-related products. Revenue was also positively impacted by the recognition of previously deferred intercompany revenue for sales to CareFusion ($51 million). Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company deferred revenue for products sold to CareFusion businesses until the products were sold to the end customers. In connection with the Spin-Off, the previously deferred revenue was recognized. Revenue was also positively impacted by the addition of new customers ($46 million) and new products ($22 million). Revenue growth was negatively impacted by the loss of customers ($80 million).

 

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The Medical segment profit increased $17 million or 17% during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Segment profit was positively impacted by an increase in gross margin of $22 million. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to revenue growth including the recognition of the deferred revenue for sales to CareFusion discussed above ($14 million) and a decrease in raw materials costs ($13 million). SG&A expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased slightly compared to the same period in the prior year primarily in support of the 10% revenue growth. The increase in SG&A was partially offset by company-wide cost control initiatives.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Cash

The following table summarizes the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2009     2008  

Net cash provided by/(used in)- continuing operations:

    

Operating activities

   $ 261.6      $ (492.0

Investing activities

   $ (64.2   $ (62.9

Financing activities

   $ (1,252.5   $ (169.9

Net cash provided by/(used in)- discontinued operations:

    

Operating activities

   $ 144.4      $ 336.8   

Investing activities

   $ (9.9   $ (31.8

Financing activities

   $ 1,283.8      $ (1.6

Operating activities .  Net cash provided by operating activities from continued operations during the three months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $262 million, which was driven by changes in working capital. The most significant changes in working capital were increased trade receivables ($716 million) offset by increased accounts payable ($1.0 billion). Cash flows from operations can be significantly impacted by factors such as the timing of receipts from customers and payments to vendors during the regular course of business.

Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $144 million primarily related to the earnings and changes in working capital for CareFusion.

Net cash used in operating activities from continued operations during the three months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $492.0 million primarily related to increased trade receivables ($858 million) and increased inventories ($864 million), partially offset by increased accounts payable ($978 million).

Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $337 million primarily related to the earnings and changes in working capital for CareFusion.

Investing activities . Net cash used in investing activities of $74 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009 primarily reflected capital spending ($37 million) from continuing operations and cash used for an acquisition within the Company’s Pharmaceutical segment ($32 million).

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2008 of $95 million primarily reflected capital spending ($57 million) from continuing operations.

Financing activities . Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 of $1.3 billion primarily reflected the Company’s repayment of long-term obligations ($1.2 billion which includes a $66 million early tender premium).

Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 of $1.3 billion primarily reflected permanent financing obtained by CareFusion prior to the Spin-Off offset by $90 million cash funding provided by the Company to CareFusion pursuant to the Spin-Off separation agreement.

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2008 of $172 million reflected Company’s repayment of long term obligations ($151 million).

Share Repurchase Program

On August 5, 2009, the Company cancelled the previously approved share repurchase program and announced a new $500 million share repurchase program which expires on August 31, 2012. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company did not purchase any of its Common Shares under this program. The Company expects to use this repurchase program to offset equity plan issuances.

 

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See the table under “Part II, Item 2” of this Form 10-Q for information regarding other Company repurchases of Common Shares during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Capital Resources

The Company’s cash and equivalents balance was $1.6 billion at September 30, 2009 compared to $1.2 billion at June 30, 2009. The cash balance at September 30, 2009 was affected by net cash provided by operating activities of $406 million, which was driven by operating earnings and changes in working capital as described above.

The Company’s cash and equivalents balance as of September 30, 2009 included $301 million of cash held by its subsidiaries outside of the United States. Although the vast majority of cash held outside the United States is available for repatriation, doing so could subject it to U.S. federal, state and local income tax. The Company as a U.S. parent of foreign subsidiaries, may temporarily access cash held by its foreign subsidiaries without subjecting the Company to U.S. federal income tax through intercompany loans. Not included in the previously disclosed cash held by subsidiaries outside of the United States, is an intercompany loan of $870 million from the Company’s international Accounts Receivable and Financing entity (see below for discussion of this entity), which is due by fiscal 2012.

In addition to cash, the Company’s sources of liquidity include a $1.5 billion commercial paper program backed by a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility and a committed receivables sales facility program with the capacity to sell $950 million in receivables. The Company had no outstanding borrowings from the commercial paper program at September 30, 2009 and had no outstanding balance under the committed receivables sales facility program at September 30, 2009.

During fiscal 2001, the Company entered into an agreement to periodically sell trade receivables to a special purpose accounts receivable and financing entity (the “Accounts Receivable and Financing Entity”), which was exclusively engaged in purchasing trade receivables from, and making loans to, the Company. The Accounts Receivable and Financing Entity, which was consolidated by the Company as it was the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity, issued preferred variable debt securities to parties not affiliated with the Company. On October 3, 2008, the Company repaid the remaining balance of $149 million for the preferred debt securities and the agreement was terminated.

On July 14, 2009 CareFusion obtained permanent financing of $1.4 billion in the form of fixed rate senior notes, and in connection with the Spin-Off, CareFusion distributed $1.4 billion of cash to the Company immediately prior to the Spin-Off.

On September 24, 2009, the Company completed a debt tender announced on August 27, 2009 for an aggregate purchase price, including an early tender premium but excluding accrued interest, fees and expenses, of up to $1.2 billion of the following series of debt securities (listed in order of acceptance priority): (i) 7.80% Debentures due October 15, 2016 of Allegiance Corporation; (ii) 6.75% Notes due February 15, 2011 of the Company; (iii) 6.00% Notes due June 15, 2017 of the Company; (iv) 7.00% Debentures due October 15, 2026 of Allegiance Corporation; (v) 5.85% Notes due December 15, 2017 of the Company; (vi) 5.80% Notes due October 15, 2016 of the Company; (vii) 5.65% Notes due June 15, 2012 of the Company; (viii) 5.50% Notes due June 15, 2013 of the Company; and (ix) 4.00% Notes due June 15, 2015 of the Company. The Company purchased more than $1.1 billion pursuant to the offer using the order of priority set forth above. In connection with the debt tender, the Company incurred a pre-tax loss for the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $40 million, which included an early tender premium of $66 million, the write-off of $5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, and an offsetting $32 million fair value adjustment to the respective debt related to previously terminated interest rate swaps. See Note 7 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on the debt tender and the Company’s remaining long-term obligations at September 30, 3009.

On October 2, 2009, the Company repaid its $350 million floating rate notes that had reached their maturity.

The Company’s capital resources are more fully described in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Notes 4, 9 and 19 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” from the FY2009 Financial Statements.

The Company currently believes that, based upon existing cash, operating cash flow, available capital resources (as discussed above) and other available market transactions, it has adequate capital resources at its disposal to fund currently anticipated capital expenditures, business growth and expansion, working capital needs, contractual obligations and current and projected debt service requirements, including those related to business combinations.

From time to time, the Company considers and engages in acquisition transactions in order to expand its role as a leading provider of products and services that improve the cost-effectiveness of healthcare. If additional transactions are entered into or consummated, the Company may need to enter into funding arrangements for such acquisitions.

 

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Debt Ratings/Covenants

The Company’s senior debt credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”) are BBB+, Baa3 and BBB, respectively, and the commercial paper ratings are A-2, P-3 and F2, respectively. The S&P and Fitch ratings outlooks are “stable.” The Moody’s outlook is “negative”. The senior debt credit ratings and short-term ratings limit the Company’s ability to gain access to the commercial paper market, but the Company believes that it will be able to utilize alternative sources of credit that are available to the Company.

On April 16, 2009, in connection with the Spin-Off, the Company amended its $1.5 billion revolving credit facility to, among other things, replace a minimum net worth covenant with covenants that require the Company to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio as of the end of any fiscal quarter of at least 4-to-1 and to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 3.25-to-1. The new covenants became effective on September 1, 2009 following consummation of the Spin-Off and completion of the cash distribution from CareFusion to the Company.

On May 1, 2009, the Company amended its committed sales facility program to replace a minimum net worth covenant in the Performance Guaranty with covenants that require the Company to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio as of the end of any fiscal quarter of at least 4-to-1 and to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 3.25-to-1. The new covenants became effective on September 1, 2009.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.

Contractual Obligations

Except for the debt tender described above under “Capital Resources” and in Note 7 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”, as of September 30, 2009 there have been no other material changes, outside of the ordinary course of business, in the Company’s outstanding contractual obligations since the end of the Company’s 2009 fiscal year end. Below is the revised June 30, 2009 contractual obligations for the long-term debt and interest on debt reflecting the debt tender and the Spin-Off.

 

(in millions)

   2010    2011-2012    2013-2014    Thereafter    Total

On Balance Sheet:

              

Long-term debt

   $ 1,498.6    $ 463.0    $ 328.2    $ 1,341.5    $ 3,631.3

Interest on long-term debt

     131.8      205.7      155.9      255.0      748.4
                                  

Total long-term debt obligations

   $ 1,630.4    $ 668.7    $ 484.1    $ 1,596.5    $ 4,379.7
                                  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

See “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Capital Resources” and Note 19 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in the 2009 Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference, for a discussion of off-balance sheet arrangements.

Recent Financial Accounting Standards

See Note 1 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for a discussion of recent financial accounting standards.

 

Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company believes that there has been no material change in the quantitative and qualitative market risks since the end of the Company’s 2009 fiscal year end. See “Part II, Item 1A—Risk Factors” for risk factors relating to disruptions in the financial markets.

 

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures .  The Company carried out an evaluation, as required by Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2009. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2009 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and to provide that such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting .  There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls .  The Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, does not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls or its internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1: Legal Proceedings

The legal proceedings described in Note 9 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” are incorporated by reference into this Part II, Item 1.

 

Item 1A: Risk Factors

The risk factors in the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K included risks that are specific to CareFusion. As disclosed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, the Company completed the Spin-Off of CareFusion on August 31, 2009 and as such the risk factors presented below replaces the risk factors described in “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 (the “2009 Form 10-K”). The risk factors included below should be read in conjunction with the information described in the 2009 Form 10-K and the Company’s filings with the SEC since June 30, 2009.

Competitive pressures could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company operates in markets that are highly competitive. Its pharmaceutical supply chain business competes with two national, full-line wholesale distributors, McKesson Corporation and AmerisourceBergen Corporation, and a number of regional wholesale distributors, self-warehousing retail pharmacy chains, direct selling manufacturers, specialty distributors, generic pharmaceutical telemarketing distributors and third-party logistics companies, among others. The Company’s medical products distribution business encounters competition from numerous and varied competitors in all areas of their businesses. As a result, the Company’s businesses face continued pricing pressure from their customers. In some cases, the Company is able to offset revenue reductions caused by these pricing pressures by lowering its costs through effective product sourcing and cost controls. If the Company is unable to effectively mitigate future pricing pressures, its results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. In addition, in recent years, the healthcare industry has been subject to increasing consolidation. If this consolidation trend continues among the Company’s customers and vendors, it could give the resulting enterprises greater bargaining power, which may adversely impact the Company’s gross margin.

Substantial defaults or a material reduction in purchases of the Company’s products by large customers could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

In recent years, a significant portion of the Company’s revenue growth has been derived from a limited number of large customers. The Company’s largest customers, CVS Caremark Corporation (“CVS”) and Walgreens Co. (“Walgreens”), accounted for approximately 21% and 24%, respectively, of the Company’s revenue for fiscal 2009. The aggregate of the Company’s five largest customers, including CVS and Walgreens, accounted for approximately 56% of the Company’s revenue for fiscal 2009. In addition, CVS and Walgreens accounted for 21% and 36%, respectively, of the Company’s gross trade receivable balance at June 30, 2009. As a result, the Company’s sales and credit concentration is significant. Any defaults in payment or a material reduction in purchases from these or other large customers could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

 

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In addition, certain of the Company’s businesses have entered into agreements with group purchasing organizations (“GPOs”). Approximately 15% of the Company’s revenue for fiscal 2009 was derived from GPO members through the contractual arrangements established with Novation, LLC and Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P. Generally, compliance by GPO members with GPO vendor selections is voluntary. Still, the loss of an agreement with a GPO could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition because the Company could lose customers or may need to reduce prices as a result.

The Company may face significant uncertainty in the industry due to government healthcare reform.

Political, economic and regulatory influences are subjecting the healthcare industry to fundamental changes. The Company anticipates that the current administration, Congress and certain state legislatures will continue to review and assess alternative healthcare delivery systems and payment methods with an objective of ultimately reducing healthcare costs and expanding access. Public debate of these issues will likely continue in the future. The uncertainties regarding the ultimate features of reform proposals and the enactment of legislation and implementation, including funding mechanisms, may have an adverse effect on the Company as well as the Company’s customers’ purchasing decisions regarding its products and services. At this time, the Company cannot predict which, if any, healthcare reform proposals will be adopted, when they may be adopted or what impact they may have on the Company.

Changes in the U.S. healthcare environment could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company’s products and services are primarily intended to function within the current structure of the healthcare industry in the United States. In recent years, the healthcare industry has changed significantly in an effort to reduce costs. These changes include increased use of managed care, cuts in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement levels, consolidation of pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply distributors, consolidation of pharmaceutical and medical product manufacturers, and consolidation of healthcare providers and pharmacy chains, and the development of large, sophisticated purchasing groups.

The Company expects the healthcare industry to continue to change significantly in the future. Some of these changes, such as adverse changes in government funding of healthcare services, legislation or regulatory requirements relating to matters including privacy of patient information, or changes in the delivery or pricing of or reimbursement for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare services or mandated benefits, may cause healthcare industry participants to reduce the amount of the Company’s products and services they purchase or the price they are willing to pay for such products and services. Changes in the healthcare industry’s or in any of the Company’s suppliers’ pricing, reimbursement, selling, inventory, distribution or supply policies or practices, or regulatory and quality requirements, or changes in the Company’s customer mix, could also significantly reduce the Company’s revenue, increase the Company’s costs or otherwise significantly affect its results of operations.

Generic pharmaceuticals. The use of generic pharmaceuticals has increased over the past several years, and healthcare and public policy trends indicate that the use of generic pharmaceuticals will continue to increase over the next few years as a result of efforts to lower the overall cost of healthcare and the expiration of certain pharmaceutical patents. A decrease in the availability or changes in pricing of or reimbursements for generic pharmaceuticals could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Prescription drug pedigree tracking. Various government agencies, including state boards of pharmacy and comparable government agencies, have increased efforts to regulate the pharmaceutical supply chain in order to prevent the introduction of counterfeit, diverted, adulterated or mislabeled pharmaceuticals into the supply chain. To date, 28 states have adopted some form of pedigree tracking requirements, 15 of which currently require prescription drug pedigrees in certain situations. These laws and regulations could increase the overall regulatory burden and costs associated with the Company’s pharmaceutical supply chain business, and could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. See “Item 1—Business—Regulatory Matters” in the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K for more information regarding prescription drug pedigree tracking.

Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The DRA changed the federal upper payment limit for Medicaid reimbursement from 150% of the published price for generic pharmaceuticals to 250% of the AMP and requires manufacturers to publicly report AMP for branded and generic pharmaceuticals. In July 2007, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a final rule implementing these provisions and clarifying, among other things, the AMP calculation methodology and the DRA provision requiring manufacturers to publicly report AMP for branded and generic pharmaceuticals. In December 2007, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting use of the AMP calculation in connection with Medicaid reimbursement pending resolution of a lawsuit claiming that CMS had acted unlawfully in adopting the rule. The Company expects the use of an AMP benchmark to result in a reduction in the Medicaid reimbursement rates to its customers for certain generic pharmaceuticals, which may increase pressure on the prices that the Company can charge its customers which in turn could adversely impact the Company’s results of operations. There can be no assurance that the changes in the reimbursement formula and related reporting requirements and other provisions of the DRA will not have an adverse effect on the Company’s business. See “Item 1—Business—Regulatory Matters” in the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K for more information regarding the DRA.

 

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The Company’s pharmaceutical supply chain business is subject to appreciation in branded pharmaceutical prices and deflation in generic pharmaceutical prices which subjects the Company to risks and uncertainties.

The Company continues to generate a portion of its gross margin from the sale of some manufacturers’ products from pharmaceutical price appreciation without receiving distribution service agreement fees. For these manufacturers, a reduction in the frequency and magnitude of price increases, as well as restrictions in the amount of inventory available to the Company, could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the pharmaceutical supply chain business distributes generic pharmaceuticals, which are generally subject to price deflation. An increase in the rate and magnitude of generic pharmaceutical price deflation could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Tax legislation initiatives or challenges to the Company’s tax positions could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company is a large multinational corporation with operations in the United States and international jurisdictions. As such, the Company is subject to the tax laws and regulations of the U.S. federal, state and local governments and of many international jurisdictions. From time to time, various legislative initiatives may be proposed that could adversely affect the Company’s tax positions. There can be no assurance that the Company’s effective tax rate or tax payments will not be adversely affected by these initiatives. In addition, U.S. federal, state and local, as well as international, tax laws and regulations are extremely complex and subject to varying interpretations. There can be no assurance that the Company’s tax positions will not be challenged by relevant tax authorities or that the Company would be successful in any such challenge. See Note 10 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K for a discussion of Notices of Proposed Adjustment.

Risks generally associated with the Company’s information systems could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

The Company relies on information systems in its business to obtain, rapidly process, analyze and manage data to:

 

   

facilitate the purchase and distribution of thousands of inventory items from numerous distribution centers;

 

   

receive, process and ship orders on a timely basis;

 

   

manage the accurate billing and collections for thousands of customers;

 

   

process payments to suppliers; and

 

   

facilitate the manufacturing and assembly of medical products.

The Company’s results of operations could be adversely affected if these systems are interrupted, damaged by unforeseen events, or fail for any extended period of time.

Failure to comply with existing and future regulatory requirements could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The healthcare industry is highly regulated. The Company is subject to various local, state, federal, foreign and transnational laws and regulations, which include the operating and security standards of multiple federal, state and local agencies including the U.S Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, various state boards of pharmacy and state health departments. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries may be required to register for permits and/or licenses with, and comply with operating and security standards of these agencies as well as foreign agencies and certain accrediting bodies depending upon the type of operations and location of product distribution, manufacturing and sale.

The manufacture, distribution and marketing of certain of the Company’s products are subject to extensive ongoing regulation by these agencies. Failure to comply with the requirements of these agencies could result in warning letters, suspension of licenses to distribute products, product recalls or seizures, monetary sanctions, injunctions to halt manufacture and distribution of products, civil or criminal sanctions, refusal by the government to grant approvals, restrictions on operations or withdrawal of existing approvals. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to maintain or renew existing permits, licenses or any other regulatory approvals or obtain without significant delay future permits, licenses or other approvals needed for the operation of the Company’s businesses. Any noncompliance by the Company with applicable laws and regulations or failure to maintain, renew or obtain necessary permits and licenses could have an adverse effect on the Company including loss of customer confidence in the Company and its products which could adversely affect the Company’s sales, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, third parties may file claims against the Company relating to these issues.

The Company is also subject to extensive and frequently changing laws and regulations relating to healthcare fraud and abuse. Many of these laws and regulations are vague or indefinite and may be interpreted or applied by a prosecutorial, regulatory or judicial authority in a manner that could require the Company to make changes in its operations. If the Company fails to comply with applicable laws and regulations, it could suffer civil and criminal penalties, including the loss of licenses or its ability to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal and state healthcare programs. See “Item 1—Business—Regulatory Matters” in the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K for more information regarding healthcare fraud and abuse laws and regulations.

 

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Disruptions in the financial market may adversely affect the availability and cost of credit to the Company.

The Company’s ability to make scheduled payments or refinance its obligations with respect to indebtedness will depend on its operating and financial performance, which in turn is subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other factors beyond its control. Disruptions in the financial markets may adversely affect the availability and cost of credit that the Company has already arranged, and the availability, terms and cost of credit in the future.

Declining economic conditions could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The recent disruptions in the financial markets and other macro-economic uncertainties that affected the economy and the economic outlook of the United States and other parts of the world could adversely impact the Company’s customers and vendors in a number of ways, which could adversely affect the Company. Recessionary conditions and depressed levels of consumer and commercial spending may cause vendors to reduce their output or change terms of sales. If customers’ cash flow or operating and financial performance deteriorate, or if they are unable to make scheduled payments or obtain credit, they may not be able to pay, or may delay payment of, accounts receivable owed to the Company. Likewise, for similar reasons vendors may restrict credit or impose different payment terms. Any inability of current and/or potential customers to pay the Company for its products or any demands by vendors for different payment terms may adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company is involved in legal proceedings that could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur. The Company is involved in a number of legal proceedings. It is possible that cash flows or results of operations could be adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more contingencies.

Generic drug manufacturers are challenging the validity or enforceability of patents on branded pharmaceutical products. During the pendency of these legal challenges, a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer may begin manufacturing and selling a generic version of the branded product prior to the final resolution of its legal challenge over the branded product’s patent. To the extent the Company distributes such generic products that are launched by the generic manufacturer “at risk,” the brand-name company could assert infringement claims against the Company. While the Company obtains indemnity rights from generic manufacturers as a condition of distributing their products, there can be no assurances that these manufacturers will be able to fulfill their indemnity obligations to the Company.

In addition, certain of the Company’s products and services expose it to product and professional liability risks. The availability of product liability insurance for large companies in the pharmaceutical and medical industry is generally more limited than insurance available to smaller companies and companies in other industries. Insurance carriers providing product liability insurance to large pharmaceutical and medical companies generally limit the amount of available policy limits, require larger self-insured retentions and include exclusions for certain products. Large self-insured retentions may also apply to certain professional liability risks. There can be no assurance that a successful product or professional liability claim would be adequately covered by the Company’s applicable insurance policies or by any applicable contractual indemnity and, as such, these claims could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Circumstances associated with the Company’s acquisition and divestiture strategy could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Historically, an important element of the Company’s growth strategy has been the pursuit of acquisitions of other businesses that expand or complement the Company’s existing businesses. Acquisitions involve risks, including the risk that the Company overpays for a business or is unable to realize in a timely manner, or at all, the synergies and other expected benefits from acquiring a business. Integrating acquired businesses also involves a number of special risks, including the following:

 

   

the possibility that management’s attention may be diverted from regular business concerns by the need to integrate operations;

 

   

unforeseen difficulties in integrating operations and systems and realizing potential revenue synergies and cost savings;

 

   

problems assimilating and retaining the management or employees of the acquired company or the Company’s employees following an acquisition;

 

   

accounting issues that could arise in connection with, or as a result of, the acquisition of the acquired company, including issues related to internal control over financial reporting;

 

   

regulatory or compliance issues that could exist for an acquired company or business;

 

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challenges in retaining the customers of the combined businesses; and

 

   

potential adverse effects on results of operations through increased costs or otherwise.

If the Company is unable to successfully complete and integrate strategic acquisitions in a timely manner, its results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

With respect to divestitures, the Company continues to evaluate the performance and strategic fit of its businesses and may decide to sell a business or product line based on such an evaluation. Any divestitures may result in significant write-offs, including those related to goodwill and other intangible assets, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the Company may encounter difficulty in finding buyers or alternative exit strategies at acceptable prices and terms and in a timely manner. Divestitures could involve additional risks, including the following:

 

   

difficulties in the separation of operations, services, products and personnel;

 

   

the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns;

 

   

the need to agree to retain or assume certain current or future liabilities in order to complete the divestiture;

 

   

the disruption of the Company’s business; and

 

   

the potential loss of key employees.

The Company may not be successful in managing these or any other significant risks that it may encounter in divesting a business or product line.

The Company’s future results of operations are subject to the availability and fluctuations in the costs of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy.

The Company depends on various components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including radioisotopes, oil and natural gas and their derivatives) supplied by others for its operations. It is possible that any of the Company’s supplier relationships could be interrupted due to natural disasters or other events or could be terminated in the future. Any sustained interruption in the Company’s receipt of adequate supplies could have an adverse effect on the Company. In addition, while the Company has processes to minimize volatility in component and material pricing, no assurance can be given that the Company will be able to successfully manage price fluctuations or that future price fluctuations or shortages will not have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

The Company’s manufacturing businesses use petroleum-based materials as raw materials in many of their products. Prices of oil and gas also affect the Company’s distribution and transportation costs. Oil and gas prices are volatile and have increased in recent years, resulting in higher costs to the Company to produce and distribute its products. Due to the highly competitive nature of the healthcare industry and the cost-containment efforts of the Company’s customers and third party payors, the Company may be unable to pass along cost increases through higher prices. If costs increase in the future and the Company is unable fully to offset these increases through other cost reductions or recover these costs through price increases or fuel surcharges, the Company’s results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

The Company’s global operations are subject to a number of economic, political and regulatory risks.

The Company conducts its operations in various regions of the world outside of the United States, including countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. Global economic, geopolitical and regulatory developments affect businesses such as the Company’s in many ways. The Company’s global operations are affected by local economic environments, including inflation, recession, currency volatility, and global competition. Political changes, some of which may be disruptive, can interfere with the Company’s supply chain and customers and all of its activities in a particular location. While some of these risks can be hedged using derivatives or other financial instruments and some of these other risks may be insurable, such attempts to mitigate these risks are costly and not always successful.

Additionally, the Company’s global operations are also subject to risks arising from violations of U.S. laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions, and various export control and trade embargo laws and regulations, including those which may require licenses or other authorizations for transactions relating to certain countries and/or with certain individuals identified by the U.S. government. If the Company fails to comply with applicable laws and regulations, it could suffer civil and criminal penalties that could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Risks associated with the Spin-Off of CareFusion.

The Company completed the Spin-Off of CareFusion on August 31, 2009. Risks associated with the Spin-Off include the following:

 

   

Risks of Not Obtaining Benefits from the Spin-Off. The Company may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the Spin-Off, or may not achieve them in a timely fashion.

 

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Risks of Non Performance under Spin-Off Agreements.  In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company and CareFusion entered into a number of agreements that set forth certain rights and obligations of the parties following the Spin-Off, including a separation agreement, a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a shareholder’s and registration rights agreement, and other transactional and commercial agreements. The Company possesses certain rights under those agreements, including without limitation indemnity rights from certain liabilities allocated to CareFusion. The failure of CareFusion to perform its obligations under the agreements could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

   

Risks Relating to Less Diversification. The Company’s operational and financial profile has changed as a result of the separation of CareFusion from the Company’s other businesses. As a result, the Company’s diversification of revenue sources has diminished, and it is possible that the Company’s results of operations, cash flows, working capital and financing requirements may be subject to increased volatility.

 

   

Risks Relating to Taxes. In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company received a private letter ruling from the IRS to the effect that, among other things, the contribution by the Company of the assets of the clinical and medical products businesses to CareFusion and the pro-rata distribution to the shareholders of the Company of the common stock of CareFusion will qualify as a transaction that is tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code. In addition, the Company received opinions of tax counsel to similar effect. The ruling and opinions rely on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings from the Company and CareFusion regarding the past and future conduct of the companies’ respective businesses and other matters. If any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are incorrect or not otherwise satisfied, the Company and its shareholders may not be able to rely on the ruling or the opinions of tax counsel and could be subject to significant tax liabilities. Notwithstanding the private letter ruling and opinions of tax counsel, the IRS could determine on audit that the Spin-Off is taxable if it determines that any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are not correct or have been violated or if it disagrees with the conclusions in the opinions that are not covered by the private letter ruling, or for other reasons, including as a result of certain significant changes in the stock ownership of the Company or CareFusion after the Spin-Off. If the Spin-Off is determined to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company and its shareholders that are subject to U.S. federal income tax could incur significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities.

The Company’s minority investment in CareFusion is subject to certain risks and uncertainties and the Company may not be able to capture the full benefits from this investment.

Immediately after the Spin-Off, the Company held approximately 19% of the then outstanding shares of CareFusion common stock. As with any investment in a publicly traded company, the Company’s investment in CareFusion is subject to certain risks and uncertainties relating to CareFusion’s business and ownership of CareFusion common stock, which risks are disclosed in detail in CareFusion’s filings with the SEC. In addition, in connection with the Spin-Off, the Company agreed to vote all of the shares of CareFusion common stock it retained in proportion to the votes cast by CareFusion’s other stockholders, and in connection with that agreement, the Company granted CareFusion a proxy to vote the shares of CareFusion common stock held by the Company accordingly. As a result of this agreement, the Company may be required to vote its shares of CareFusion common stock in a manner that is contrary to the manner in which the Company would otherwise have voted such shares. In addition, even though the Company was CareFusion’s largest shareholder immediately after the Spin-Off, the Company does not have any representation on CareFusion’s Board of Directors.

Pursuant to the private letter ruling received from the IRS in connection with the Spin-Off, the Company will be required to dispose of its retained shares of CareFusion common stock as soon as practicable after the Spin-Off and consistent with the Company’s reasons for retaining such shares, but in no event later than five years after the Spin-Off. As a result, the Company may be required to sell some or all of its retained shares of CareFusion common stock at a time when it might not otherwise choose to do so. Furthermore, any such disposition by the Company of its shares of CareFusion common stock in the public market, or the perception that such dispositions could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for CareFusion common stock and adversely affect the value or the terms and conditions of such disposition. The Company currently intends to dispose of its shares of CareFusion common stock in an orderly fashion, but it is not obligated to do so.

 

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Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information about purchases the Company made of its Common Shares during the quarter ended September 30, 2009:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program (2)
   Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Program (2)

July 1-31, 2009

   2,100    $ 30.67    —      $ 1,250,377,214

August 1-31, 2009

   292,147      32.90    —        500,000,000

September 1-30, 2009

   3,182      26.33    —        500,000,000
                       

Total

   297,429    $ 32.82    —      $ 500,000,000
                       

 

(1) Includes 264, 89 and 630 Common Shares purchased in July, August and September 2009, respectively, through a rabbi trust as investments of participants in the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan. Also includes 1,836, 292,058 and 2,552 restricted shares surrendered in July, August and September 2009, respectively, by employees upon vesting to meet tax withholding.
(2) On August 5, 2009, the Company cancelled the previously approved share repurchase program and announced a new $500 million share repurchase program which expires on August 31, 2012. The Company expects to use this repurchase program to offset equity plan issuances.

 

Item 6: Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit Description

  3.1    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Cardinal Health, Inc., as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, File No. 1-11373)
  3.2    Cardinal Health, Inc. Restated Code of Regulations, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, File No. 1-11373)
10.1.1    First Amendment to Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008)
10.1.2    Second Amendment to Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008)
10.1.3    Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008
10.1.4    Form of Restricted Share Units Agreement under the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008
10.2.1    First Amendment to Cardinal Health, Inc. 2007 Nonemployee Directors Equity Incentive Plan
10.2.2    Form of Directors’ Restricted Share Units Agreement under the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2007 Nonemployee Directors Equity Incentive Plan
10.3.    Release Agreement effective as of September 1, 2009 by R. Kerry Clark for the benefit of Cardinal Health, Inc., and Release Agreement effective as of September 1, 2009 by Cardinal Health, Inc. for the benefit of R. Kerry Clark
10.4.1    Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2009, between Cardinal Health, Inc. and George S. Barrett (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 10, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.4.2    Form of amended and restated Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement between Cardinal Health, Inc. and George S. Barrett
10.5.1    Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2009, by and between Cardinal Health, Inc. and CareFusion Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.2    Transition Services Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2009, between Cardinal Health, Inc. and CareFusion Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2009, File No. 1-11373)

 

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10.5.3    Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2009, by and between Cardinal Health, Inc. and CareFusion Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.4    Stockholder’s and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2009, by and between Cardinal Health, Inc. and CareFusion Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.5    CareFusion Corporation 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to CareFusion’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-161615) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 28, 2009)
10.5.6    Term Sheet for Adjustments to Cardinal Health Stock Options and Terms of CareFusion Stock Options (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.7    Term Sheet for Adjustments to Cardinal Health Restricted Share Units and Terms of CareFusion Restricted Share Units (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.8    Separation Agreement, dated July 22, 2009, by and between Cardinal Health, Inc. and CareFusion Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 22, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.9    Purchase Agreement, dated July 14, 2009, among CareFusion Corporation, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and UBS Securities LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 22, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.10    Three Year Credit Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2009, among CareFusion Corporation, the guarantors named therein, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and L/C Issuer, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as syndication agents, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.11    364-Day Credit Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2009, among CareFusion Corporation, the guarantors named therein, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and L/C Issuer, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as syndication agents, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
10.5.12    Bridge Credit Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2009, among CareFusion Corporation, the guarantors named therein, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and Banc of America Securities LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. as joint lead arrangers and joint book managers, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2009, File No. 1-11373)
12.1          Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
31.1          Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2          Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1          Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2          Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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99.1          Statement regarding Forward-Looking Information
101.INS*    XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB*    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

Cardinal Health Website

The Company uses its website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Important information, including news releases, analyst presentations and financial information regarding the Company, is routinely posted and accessible on the Investors page at www.cardinalhealth.com. In addition, the Company’s website allows investors and other interested persons to sign up to automatically receive email alerts when the Company posts news releases, SEC filings and certain other information on its website.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

    CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
Date: November 9, 2009     /s/    George S. Barrett        
    George S. Barrett
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
    /s/    Jeffrey W. Henderson        
    Jeffrey W. Henderson
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 10.1.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN

(AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2008)

This First Amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008 (the “Plan”), is effective as of the date on which the separation of CareFusion Corporation, a Delaware corporation, from Cardinal Health, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), is effective, pursuant to resolutions of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, adopted by unanimous written consent dated August 28, 2009.

1. The following subsection (g-1) is hereby inserted immediately after subsection (g) of Section 2 of the Plan:

““ CareFusion ” means CareFusion Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a subsidiary of the Company prior to the Distribution Effective Time.”

2. The following subsection (q-1) is hereby inserted immediately after subsection (q) of Section 2 of the Plan:

““ Distribution Effective Time ” means the effective time of the distribution of the common stock of CareFusion to the holders of Common Shares, which is expected to be 11:59 P.M., New York City time, on August 31, 2009.”

3. Subsection (r) of Section 2 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and in replacement thereof shall be the following:

““ Employee ” means a regular, active employee of the Company or any Affiliate, or a person who has agreed to commence serving as an employee of the Company or any Affiliate within 90 days of the Grant Date, including an Officer and/or Director who is also a regular, active employee of the Company or any Affiliate. The Administrator shall determine whether the Chairman of the Board qualifies as an “Employee.” For any and all purposes under the Plan, the term “Employee” shall not include a person hired as an independent contractor, leased employee, consultant or a person otherwise designated by the Administrator, the Company or an Affiliate at the time of hire as not eligible to participate in or receive benefits under the Plan or not on the payroll, even if such ineligible person is subsequently determined to be a common law employee of the Company or an Affiliate or otherwise an employee by any governmental or judicial authority. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, for purposes of the Plan, an Employee shall be considered to have terminated employment and to have ceased to be an Employee if his or her employer ceases to be an Affiliate, even if he or she continues to be employed by such employer; provided, however, that if an Employee continues employment or service with CareFusion or any of its affiliates after the Distribution Effective Time, then such Employee shall not be deemed to have terminated employment and to have ceased to be an Employee until such Participant ceases to be a full-time employee of CareFusion or any of its affiliates.”

4. The following paragraph is hereby inserted immediately after Section 16(b)(iii):

“Notwithstanding anything in this Plan or any Award Agreement to the contrary, after the Distribution Effective Time, this Section 16(b) shall not apply to any Award granted under this Plan to a Participant who, after the Distribution Effective Time, is employed by CareFusion or any of its affiliates.”

Exhibit 10.1.2

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN

(AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2008)

This Second Amendment to the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008, as amended by the First Amendment thereto effective August 31, 2009 and by resolutions of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Cardinal Health, Inc., an Ohio corporation, adopted by unanimous written consent dated September 11, 2009 (the “Plan”), is effective as of November 3, 2009 (except for the first sentence to Section 3(b) of the Plan, which was effective on September 11, 2009), pursuant to resolutions of the Committee adopted during a meeting held on November 3, 2009.

 

1. Section 3 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and in replacement thereof shall be the following:

“(a) Aggregate Limit . Subject to the provisions of Section 16(a) of the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be subject to Awards granted under the Plan is 37,011,917 Shares. The 37,011,917 maximum number of Shares described in the preceding sentence consists of 18,000,000 Shares that were approved in 2005, 11,000,000 Shares that were added as of the Amendment and Restatement on November 5, 2008 and 8,011,917 Shares that are being added upon adjustment of the Share limitation pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Plan in connection with the separation of CareFusion from the Company. The aggregate number of Shares subject to Awards granted under this Plan shall not be reduced by Shares subject to Awards granted upon the assumption of, or in substitution for, awards granted by a business or entity that is acquired by, or whose assets are acquired by, the Company. The Shares issued pursuant to the Plan may be either Shares reacquired by the Company, including Shares purchased in the open market, or authorized but unissued Shares.

(b) Code Section 162(m) and 422 Limits . Subject to the provisions of Section 16(a) of the Plan, the aggregate number of Shares subject to Awards granted under this Plan during any fiscal year to any one Awardee shall not exceed 1,365,718. The aggregate maximum value as of the Grant Date of Cash Awards granted under this Plan during any fiscal year to any one Awardee on or after November 5, 2008 shall not exceed U.S. $7,500,000. Subject to the provisions of Section 16(a) of the Plan, the aggregate number of Shares that may be subject to all Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan is 6,145,734 Shares. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, the limitations set forth in this Section 3(b) shall be subject to adjustment under Section 16(a) of the Plan only to the extent that such adjustment will not affect the status of any Award intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code.

(c) Stock Awards and Other Stock-Based Awards Limit . Subject to the provisions of Section 16(a) of the Plan, the aggregate number of Shares that may be granted subject to Stock Awards and Other Stock-Based Awards made under the Plan is 13,979,284 Shares.

(d) Share Counting Rules .

i. For purposes of this Section 3 of the Plan, the aggregate number of Shares subject to Awards granted under the Plan at any time shall not be reduced by Shares subject to Awards that have been canceled, expired, forfeited or settled in cash.

ii. The following Shares shall not become available for Awards under this Plan: (A) Shares subject to Awards that have been retained by the Company in payment or satisfaction of the purchase price of an Award or the tax withholding obligation of an Awardee; (B) Shares that have been delivered (either actually or constructively by attestation) to the Company in payment or satisfaction of the purchase price of an Award or the tax withholding obligation of an Awardee; or (C) Shares reserved for issuance upon a grant of Stock Appreciation Rights which are exercised and settled in Shares, to the extent the number of reserved Shares exceeds the number of Shares actually issued upon the exercise of the Stock Appreciation Rights.”


2. Subsection (e) of Section 8 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and in replacement thereof shall be the following:

“(e) Vesting Period and Exercise Dates . Options granted under this Plan shall vest and/or be exercisable at such time and in such installments during the period prior to the expiration of the Option’s term as determined by the Administrator, except that no Option shall first become exercisable within one (1) year from its Grant Date, other than (i) upon a Change of Control as specified in Section 16(b) of the Plan or in connection with a Disaffiliation, (ii) upon the death, Disability or Retirement of the Awardee, in each case as specified in the Option Agreement, or (iii) for up to 1,365,711 Shares subject to Options in the aggregate which shall have no minimum vesting period. The Administrator shall have the right to make the timing of the ability to exercise any Option granted under this Plan subject to continued active employment, the passage of time and/or such performance requirements as deemed appropriate by the Administrator. At any time after the grant of an Option, the Administrator may reduce or eliminate any restrictions surrounding any Participant’s right to exercise all or part of the Option, subject to restrictions set forth above.”

 

3. Subsection (a) of Section 11 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and in replacement thereof shall be the following:

“(a) Stock Award Agreement . Each Stock Award Agreement shall contain provisions regarding (i) the number of Shares subject to such Stock Award or a formula for determining such number, (ii) the purchase price of the Shares, if any, and the means of payment for the Shares, (iii) the performance criteria, if any, and level of achievement versus these criteria that shall determine the number of Shares granted, issued, retainable and/or vested, (iv) such terms and conditions on the grant, issuance, vesting and/or forfeiture of the Shares as may be determined from time to time by the Administrator, (v) restrictions on the transferability of the Stock Award, and (vi) such further terms and conditions in each case not inconsistent with this Plan as may be determined from time to time by the Administrator. No condition that is based upon performance criteria and level of achievement versus such criteria shall be based on performance over a period of less than one (1) year and no condition that is based upon continued employment or the passage of time shall provide for vesting in full of a Stock Award in less than pro rata installments over three (3) years from the date the Stock Award is made, other than (i) with respect to such Stock Awards that are issued upon the exercise or settlement of Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, (ii) upon a Change of Control as specified in Section 16(b) of the Plan or in connection with a Disaffiliation , (iii) upon the death, Disability or Retirement of the Awardee, in each case as specified in the Stock Award Agreement, or (iv) for up to 1,311,481 Shares subject to Stock Awards and Other Stock-Based Awards in the aggregate which shall have no minimum vesting period.”

 

4. Subsection (a) of Section 12 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and in replacement thereof shall be the following:

“(a) Other Stock-Based Awards . An “Other Stock-Based Award” means any other type of equity-based or equity-related Award not otherwise described by the terms of this Plan (including the grant or offer for sale of unrestricted Shares) in such amount and subject to such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine. Such Awards may involve the transfer of actual Shares to Participants, or payment in cash or otherwise of amounts based on the value of Shares. Each Other Stock-Based Award will be evidenced by an Award Agreement containing such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Administrator. No condition that is based upon performance criteria and level of achievement versus such criteria shall be based on performance over a period of less than one (1) year and no condition that is based upon continued employment or the passage of time shall provide for vesting in full of an Other Stock-Based Award in less than pro rata installments over three (3) years from the date the Other Stock-Based Award is made, other than (i) with respect to such Other Stock-Based Awards that are issued upon the exercise or settlement of Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, (ii) upon a Change of Control as specified in Section 16(b) of the Plan or in connection with a Disaffiliation, (iii) upon the death, Disability or Retirement of the Awardee, in each case as specified in the Other Stock-Based Award Agreement, or (iv) for up to 1,311,481 Shares subject to Stock Awards and Other Stock-Based Awards in the aggregate which shall have no minimum vesting period.”

 

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5. Subsection (a) of Section 16 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and in replacement thereof shall be the following:

“(a) Adjustment Clause . In the event of (i) a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, share combination, or recapitalization or similar event affecting the capital structure of the Company (each, a “Share Change”), or (ii) a merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or shares, separation, spinoff, reorganization, stock rights offering, liquidation, Disaffiliation, or similar event affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (each, an “Organic Change”), the Administrator or the Board may in its discretion, and for any Award granted after this Amendment and Restatement becomes effective shall, make such substitutions or adjustments as it deems appropriate and equitable to (i) the Share limitations set forth in Sections 3, 8(e), 11(a) and 12(a) of the Plan, (ii) the number and kind of Shares covered by each outstanding Award, and (iii) the price per Share subject to each such outstanding Award. Such adjustments may include, without limitation, (x) the cancellation of outstanding Awards in exchange for payments of cash, property or a combination thereof having an aggregate value equal to the value of such Awards, as determined by the Administrator or the Board in its sole discretion (it being understood that in the case of an Organic Change with respect to which shareholders receive consideration other than publicly traded equity securities of the ultimate surviving entity, any such determination by the Administrator that the value of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right shall for this purpose be deemed to equal the excess, if any, of the value of the consideration being paid for each Share pursuant to such Organic Change over the exercise price of such Option or Stock Appreciation Right shall conclusively be deemed valid); (y) the substitution of other property (including, without limitation, cash or other securities of the Company and securities of entities other than the Company) for the Shares subject to outstanding Awards; and (z) in connection with any Disaffiliation, arranging for the assumption of Awards, or replacement of Awards with new awards based on other property or other securities (including, without limitation, other securities of the Company and securities of entities other than the Company), by the affected Subsidiary, Affiliate, or division or by the entity that controls such Subsidiary, Affiliate, or division following such Disaffiliation (as well as any corresponding adjustments to Awards that remain based upon Company securities).”

 

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Exhibit 10.1.3

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.

NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

This agreement is entered into in Franklin County, Ohio. On [date of grant] (the “Grant Date”), Cardinal Health, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), has awarded to [employee name] (“Awardee”), an option (the “Option”) to purchase [# of shares] common shares, without par value, of the Company (the “Shares”) for a price of [$X.XX] per share. The Option has been granted under the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008 (the “Plan”), and will include and be subject to all provisions of the Plan, which are incorporated herein by reference, and will be subject to the provisions of this agreement. Capitalized terms used in this agreement which are not specifically defined will have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Plan. [CLIFF ALTERNATIVE: This Option shall vest and become exercisable on the [            ] anniversary of the Grant Date (the “Vesting Date”), subject to the provisions of this agreement, including those relating to the Awardee’s continued employment with the Company and its Affiliates (collectively, the “Cardinal Group”).] [INSTALLMENT ALTERNATIVE: This Option shall vest and become exercisable in [            ] installments, which shall be as nearly equal as possible, on the first [            ] anniversaries of the Grant Date (each a “Vesting Date” with respect to the portion of the Option scheduled to vest on such date), subject in each case to the provisions of this agreement, including those relating to the Awardee’s continued employment with the Company and its Affiliates (collectively, the “Cardinal Group”).] Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change of Control prior to Awardee’s Termination of Employment, the Option shall vest in full. This Option shall expire on [date of expiration] (the “Grant Expiration Date”).

1. Method of Exercise and Payment of Price .

(a) Method of Exercise . At any time when all or a portion of the Option is exercisable under the Plan and this agreement, some or all of the exercisable portion of the Option may be exercised from time to time by written notice to the Company, or such other method of exercise as may be specified by the Company, including without limitation, exercise by electronic means on the web site of the Company’s third-party equity plan administrator, which will:

(i) state the number of whole Shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised; and

(ii) if the Option is being exercised by anyone other than Awardee, if not already provided, be accompanied by proof satisfactory to counsel for the Company of the right of such person or persons to exercise the Option under the Plan and all applicable laws and regulations.

(b) Payment of Price . The full exercise price for the portion of the Option being exercised shall be paid to the Company as provided below:

(i) in cash;

(ii) by check or wire transfer (denominated in U.S. Dollars);

(iii) subject to any conditions or limitations established by the Administrator, other Shares which (A) in the case of Shares acquired from the Company (whether upon the exercise of an Option or otherwise), have been owned by the Participant for more than six months on the date of surrender (unless this condition is waived by the Administrator), and (B) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which said Option shall be exercised (it being agreed that the excess of the Fair Market Value over the aggregate exercise price shall be refunded to the Awardee, with any fractional Share being repaid in cash);


(iv) consideration received by the Company under a broker-assisted sale and remittance program acceptable to the Administrator; or

(v) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment.

2. Transferability . The Option shall be transferable (I) at Awardee’s death, by Awardee by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution, and (II) by Awardee during Awardee’s lifetime, without payment of consideration, to (a) the spouse, former spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, parents-in-law, siblings, siblings-in-law, children, stepchildren, children-in-law, grandchildren, nieces or nephews of Awardee, or any other persons sharing Awardee’s household (other than tenants or employees) (collectively, “Family Members”), (b) a trust or trusts for the primary benefit of Awardee or such Family Members, (c) a foundation in which Awardee or such Family Members control the management of assets, or (d) a partnership in which Awardee or such Family Members are the majority or controlling partners; provided, however, that subsequent transfers of the transferred Option shall be prohibited, except (X) if the transferee is an individual, at the transferee’s death by the transferee by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution, and (Y) without payment of consideration to the individuals or entities listed in subparagraphs II(a), (b) or (c), above, with respect to the original Awardee. The Administrator may, in its discretion, permit transfers to other persons and entities as permitted by the Plan. Neither a transfer under a domestic relations order in settlement of marital property rights nor a transfer to an entity in which more than 50% of the voting interests are owned by Awardee or Family Members in exchange for an interest in that entity shall be considered to be a transfer for consideration. Within 10 days of any transfer, Awardee shall notify the Compensation and Benefits department of the Company in writing of the transfer. Following transfer, the Option shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable immediately prior to transfer and, except as otherwise provided in the Plan or this agreement, references to the original Awardee shall be deemed to refer to the transferee. The events of a Termination of Employment of Awardee provided in paragraph 3 hereof shall continue to be applied with respect to the original Awardee, following which the Option shall be exercisable by the transferee only to the extent, and for the periods, specified in paragraph 3. The Company shall have no obligation to notify any transferee of Awardee’s Termination of Employment with the Cardinal Group for any reason. The conduct prohibited of Awardee in paragraphs 5 and 6 hereof shall continue to be prohibited of Awardee following transfer to the same extent as immediately prior to transfer and the Option (or its economic value, as applicable) shall be subject to forfeiture by the transferee and recoupment from Awardee to the same extent as would have been the case of Awardee had the Option not been transferred. Awardee shall remain subject to the recoupment provisions of paragraphs 5 and 6 of this agreement and tax withholding provisions of Section 29 of the Plan following transfer of the Option.

3. Termination of Employment .

(a) Termination of Employment by Reason of Death or Disability . If a Termination of Employment occurs by reason of death or Disability prior to the vesting in full of the Option, but at least six (6) months from the Grant Date, then any unvested portion of the Option shall vest upon and become exercisable in full from and after such death or Disability. The Option may thereafter be exercised by the Awardee, any transferee of Awardee, if applicable, or by the legal representative of the estate or by the legatee of Awardee under the will of Awardee from the date of such death or Disability until the Grant Expiration Date.

 

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(b) Termination of Employment by Reason of Retirement . If a Termination of Employment occurs by reason of Retirement prior to the vesting in full of the Option, but at least six (6) months from the Grant Date, then a Ratable Portion of each installment of the Option that would have vested on each future Vesting Date shall immediately vest and become exercisable. Such Ratable Portion shall, with respect to the applicable installment, be an amount equal to such installment of the Option scheduled to vest on the applicable Vesting Date multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of days from the Grant Date through the date of such termination, and the denominator of which shall be the number of days from the Grant Date through such Vesting Date. The Option, to the extent vested, may be exercised by Awardee (or any transferee, if applicable) until the Grant Expiration Date. If Awardee dies after Retirement, but before the Grant Expiration Date, the Option, to the extent vested, may be exercised by any transferee of the Option, if applicable, or by the legal representative of the estate or by the legatee of Awardee under the will of Awardee from and after such death until the Grant Expiration Date. For purposes of this agreement and this Award under the Plan, “Retirement” shall refer to Age 55 Retirement, which means Termination of Employment by a Participant (other than by reason of death or Disability and other than in the event of Termination for Cause) from the Company and its Affiliates (a) after attaining age fifty-five (55), and (b) having at least ten (10) years of continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates, including service with an Affiliate of the Company prior to the time that such Affiliate became an Affiliate of the Company. For purposes of the age and/or service requirement, the Administrator may, in its discretion, credit a Participant with additional age and/or years of service.

(c) Other Termination of Employment . If a Termination of Employment occurs by any reason other than death, Retirement or Disability (each at least six (6) months from Grant Date), any unexercised portion of the Option which has not vested on such date of Termination of Employment will automatically be forfeited. Subject to Section 16(b)(ii) of the Plan and subparagraphs 3(a) and (b) above, Awardee (or any transferee, if applicable) will have 90 days from the date of Termination of Employment or until the Grant Expiration Date, whichever period is shorter, to exercise any portion of the Option that is vested and exercisable on the date of Termination of Employment; provided, however, that if the Termination of Employment was a Termination for Cause, as determined by the Administrator, the Option may be immediately canceled by the Administrator (whether then held by Awardee or any transferee).

4. Restrictions on Exercise . The Option is subject to all restrictions in this agreement and/or in the Plan. As a condition of any exercise of the Option, the Company may require Awardee or his or her transferee or successor to make any representation and warranty to comply with any applicable law or regulation or to confirm any factual matters (including Awardee’s compliance with the terms of paragraphs 5 and 6 of this agreement or any employment or severance agreement between the Cardinal Group and Awardee) reasonably requested by the Company. The Option shall not be exercisable if such exercise would involve a violation of any Applicable Law.

5. Triggering Conduct/Competitor Triggering Conduct . As used in this agreement, “Triggering Conduct” shall include the following: disclosing or using in any capacity other than as necessary in the performance of duties assigned by the Cardinal Group any confidential information, trade secrets or other business sensitive information or material concerning the Cardinal Group; violation of Company policies, including but not limited to conduct which would constitute a breach of any certificate of compliance or similar attestation/certification signed by Awardee; fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct by Awardee that caused or contributed to a material error(s) resulting in a restatement of the Company’s financial statements; directly or indirectly employing, contacting concerning employment, or participating in any way in the recruitment for employment of (whether as an employee, officer, director, agent, consultant or independent contractor), any person who was or is an employee, representative, officer or director of the Cardinal Group at any time within the 12 months prior to Awardee’s Termination of

 

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Employment; any action by Awardee and/or his or her representatives that either does or could reasonably be expected to undermine, diminish or otherwise damage the relationship between the Cardinal Group and any of its customers, potential customers, vendors and/or suppliers that were known to Awardee; and breaching any provision of any employment or severance agreement with a member of the Cardinal Group. As used in this agreement, “Competitor Triggering Conduct” shall include, either during Awardee’s employment or within one year following Awardee’s Termination of Employment, accepting employment with, or serving as a consultant or advisor or in any other capacity to, an entity that is in competition with the business conducted by any member of the Cardinal Group (a “Competitor”), including, but not limited to, employment or another business relationship with any Competitor if Awardee has been introduced to trade secrets, confidential information or business sensitive information during Awardee’s employment with the Cardinal Group and such information would aid the Competitor because the threat of disclosure of such information is so great that, for purposes of this agreement, it must be assumed that such disclosure would occur.

6. Special Forfeiture/Repayment Rules . For so long as Awardee continues as an employee with the Cardinal Group and for three years following Termination of Employment regardless of the reason, Awardee agrees not to engage in Triggering Conduct. If Awardee engages in Triggering Conduct during the time period set forth in the preceding sentence or in Competitor Triggering Conduct during the time period referenced in the definition of “Competitor Triggering Conduct” set forth in paragraph 5 above, then:

(a) the Option (or any part thereof that has not been exercised) shall immediately and automatically terminate, be forfeited, and shall cease to be exercisable at any time; and

(b) Awardee shall, within 30 days following written notice from the Company, pay the Company an amount equal to the gross option gain realized or obtained by Awardee or any transferee resulting from the exercise of such Option, measured at the date of exercise (i.e., the difference between the market value of the Shares underlying the Option on the exercise date and the exercise price paid for such Shares underlying the Option), with respect to any portion of the Option that has already been exercised at any time within three years prior to the Triggering Conduct (the “Look-Back Period”), less $1.00. If Awardee engages only in Competitor Triggering Conduct, then the Look-Back Period shall be shortened to exclude any period more than one year prior to Awardee’s Termination of Employment, but including any period between the time of Termination of Employment and engagement in Competitor Triggering Conduct. Awardee may be released from Awardee’s obligations under this paragraph 6 if and only if the Administrator (or its duly appointed designee) determines, in writing and in its sole discretion, that such action is in the best interests of the Company. Nothing in this paragraph 6 constitutes a so-called “noncompete” covenant. This paragraph 6 does, however, prohibit certain conduct while Awardee is associated with the Cardinal Group and thereafter and does provide for the forfeiture or repayment of the benefits granted by this agreement under certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, Awardee’s acceptance of employment with a Competitor. Awardee agrees to provide the Company with at least 10 days written notice prior to directly or indirectly accepting employment with or serving as a consultant or advisor or in any other capacity to a Competitor, and further agrees to inform any such new employer, before accepting employment, of the terms of this paragraph 6 and Awardee’s continuing obligations contained herein. No provisions of this agreement shall diminish, negate or otherwise impact any separate noncompete or other agreement to which Awardee may be a party, including, but not limited to, any certificate of compliance or similar attestation/certification signed by Awardee; provided, however, that to the extent that any provisions contained in any other agreement are inconsistent in any manner with the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this agreement, the provisions of this agreement shall take precedence and such other inconsistent provisions shall be null and void. Awardee acknowledges and agrees that the restrictions contained in this agreement are being made for the benefit of the Company in consideration of Awardee’s receipt of the Option, in consideration of employment, in

 

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consideration of exposing Awardee to the Company’s business operations and confidential information, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby expressly confirmed. Awardee further acknowledges that the receipt of the Option and execution of this agreement are voluntary actions on the part of Awardee and that the Company is unwilling to provide the Option to Awardee without including the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this agreement. Further, the parties agree and acknowledge that the provisions contained in paragraphs 5 and 6 are ancillary to, or part of, an otherwise enforceable agreement at the time the agreement is made.

7. Right of Set-Off . By accepting this Option, Awardee consents to a deduction from, and set-off against, any amounts owed to Awardee that are not treated as “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by any member of the Cardinal Group from time to time (including, but not limited to, amounts owed to Awardee as wages, severance payments or other fringe benefits) to the extent of the amounts owed to the Cardinal Group by Awardee under this agreement.

8. Withholding Tax .

(a) Generally . Awardee is liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the exercise of the Option, regardless of any action the Company takes with respect to any tax withholding obligations that arise in connection with the Option. The Company does not make any representation or undertaking regarding the tax treatment or the treatment of any tax withholding in connection with the exercise of the Option. The Company does not commit and is under no obligation to structure the Option or the exercise of the Option to reduce or eliminate Awardee’s tax liability.

(b) Payment of Withholding Taxes . Concurrently with the payment of the exercise price pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, Awardee is required to arrange for the satisfaction of the minimum amount of any domestic or foreign tax withholding obligation, whether national, federal, state or local, including any employment tax obligation (the “Tax Withholding Obligation”) in a manner acceptable to the Company. Any manner provided for in subparagraph 1(b) hereof shall be deemed an acceptable manner to satisfy the Tax Withholding Obligation unless otherwise determined by the Company.

9. Holding Period Requirement . If Awardee is classified as an “officer” of the Company within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, on the Grant Date, then, as a condition to receipt of the Option, Awardee hereby agrees to hold Shares purchased pursuant to each exercise of all or a portion of this Option, with a Fair Market Value at the time of such exercise equal to the After-Tax Net Profit, until the first anniversary of such exercise (or, if earlier, the date of Awardee’s Termination of Employment). “After-Tax Net Profit” means the total Fair Market Value at the time of exercise of Shares as to which this Option is exercised, minus the sum of (i) the aggregate exercise price to purchase such Shares, and (ii) the amount of all applicable federal, state, local or foreign income, employment or other tax and other similar fees that are withheld in connection with such exercise.

10. Governing Law/Venue for Dispute Resolution/Costs and Legal Fees . This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to principles of conflicts of law, except to the extent superseded by the laws of the United States of America. The parties agree and acknowledge that the laws of the State of Ohio bear a substantial relationship to the parties and/or this agreement and that the Option and benefits granted herein would not be granted without the governance of this agreement by the laws of the State of Ohio. In addition, all legal actions or proceedings relating to this agreement shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio and the parties executing this agreement hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. Awardee acknowledges that the covenants contained in paragraphs 5 and 6

 

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of this agreement are reasonable in nature, are fundamental for the protection of the Company’s legitimate business and proprietary interests, and do not adversely affect Awardee’s ability to earn a living in any capacity that does not violate such covenants. The parties further agree that in the event of any violation by Awardee of any such covenants, the Company will suffer immediate and irreparable injury for which there is no adequate remedy at law. In the event of any violation or attempted violations of the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this agreement, the Cardinal Group shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief or other equitable relief, including the issuance ex parte of a temporary restraining order, without any showing of irreparable harm or damage, such irreparable harm being acknowledged and admitted by Awardee, and Awardee hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy, without prejudice to any other rights and remedies afforded the Cardinal Group hereunder or by law. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Cardinal Group to institute legal proceedings under this agreement, Awardee shall be responsible to the Company for all costs and reasonable legal fees incurred by the Company with regard to such proceedings. Any provision of this agreement which is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable should be construed or limited in a manner that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to the business objectives intended by such provision, without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining provisions of this agreement.

11. Action by the Administrator . The parties agree that the interpretation of this agreement shall rest exclusively and completely within the sole discretion of the Administrator. The parties agree to be bound by the decisions of the Administrator with regard to the interpretation of this agreement and with regard to any and all matters set forth in this agreement. The Administrator may delegate its functions under this agreement to an officer of the Cardinal Group designated by the Administrator (hereinafter the “designee”). In fulfilling its responsibilities hereunder, the Administrator or its designee may rely upon documents, written statements of the parties or such other material as the Administrator or its designee deems appropriate. The parties agree that there is no right to be heard or to appear before the Administrator or its designee and that any decision of the Administrator or its designee relating to this agreement, including without limitation whether particular conduct constitutes Triggering Conduct or Competitor Triggering Conduct, shall be final and binding unless such decision is arbitrary and capricious.

12. Prompt Acceptance of Agreement . The Option grant evidenced by this agreement shall, at the discretion of the Administrator, be forfeited if this agreement is not manually executed and returned to the Company, or electronically executed by Awardee by indicating Awardee’s acceptance of this agreement in accordance with the acceptance procedures set forth on the Company’s third-party equity plan administrator’s web site, within 90 days of the Grant Date.

13. Electronic Delivery and Consent to Electronic Participation . The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Option grant under and participation in the Plan or future options that may be granted under the Plan by electronic means. Awardee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company, including the acceptance of option grants and the execution of option agreements through electronic signature.

14. Notices . All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or provided under this agreement to be delivered by Awardee to the Company will be in writing and will be deemed sufficient if delivered by hand, facsimile, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and will be effective upon delivery to the Company at the address set forth below:

Cardinal Health, Inc.

7000 Cardinal Place

Dublin, Ohio 43017

Attention: General Counsel

Facsimile: (614) 757-5051

 

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All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or provided under this agreement to be delivered by the Company to Awardee may be delivered by e-mail or in writing and will be deemed sufficient if delivered by e-mail, hand, facsimile, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and will be effective upon delivery to Awardee.

15. Employment Agreement, Offer Letter or Other Arrangement . To the extent a written employment agreement, offer letter or other arrangement (“Employment Arrangement”) that was approved by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors or that was approved in writing by an officer of the Company pursuant to delegated authority of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee provides for greater benefits to Awardee with respect to (i) vesting of the Option on Termination of Employment by reason of specified events or (ii) exercisability of the Option following Termination of Employment, than provided in this agreement or in the Plan, then the terms of such Employment Arrangement with respect to vesting of the Option on Termination of Employment by reason of such specified events or exercisability of the Option following Termination of Employment shall supersede the terms hereof to the extent permitted by the terms of the Plan.

 

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
By:  

 

Its:  

 

 

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ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT

Awardee hereby: (a) acknowledges receiving a copy of the Plan, which has either been previously delivered or is provided with this agreement, and represents that he or she is familiar with and understands all provisions of the Plan and this agreement; (b) voluntarily and knowingly accepts this agreement and the Option granted to him or her under this agreement subject to all provisions of the Plan and this agreement, including the provisions in the agreement regarding “Triggering Conduct/Competitor Triggering Conduct” and “Special Forfeiture/Repayment Rules” set forth in paragraphs 5 and 6 above; (c) [TEXT INCLUDED IN FISCAL 2010 ANNUAL GRANT: acknowledges previously accepting, and voluntarily and knowingly accepts, the terms of the equity awards of the Company and/or CareFusion Corporation that Awardee received in connection with the spin-off of CareFusion Corporation from the Company, subject to all the provisions of the applicable equity incentive plan(s) under which the award(s) was granted; and (d)] represents that he or she understands that the acceptance of this agreement through an on-line or electronic system, if applicable, carries the same legal significance as if he or she manually signed the agreement. Awardee further acknowledges receiving a copy of the Company’s most recent annual report to shareholders and other communications routinely distributed to the Company’s shareholders and a copy of the Plan Description dated [date of Plan Description] pertaining to the Plan.

 

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Awardee’s Signature

 

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Exhibit 10.1.4

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.

RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered into in Franklin County, Ohio. On [grant date] (the “Grant Date”), Cardinal Health, Inc, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), has awarded to [employee name] (“Awardee”) [# of shares] Restricted Share Units (the “Restricted Share Units” or “Award”), representing an unfunded unsecured promise of the Company to deliver common shares, without par value, of the Company (the “Shares”) to Awardee as set forth herein. The Restricted Share Units have been granted pursuant to the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of November 5, 2008 (the “Plan”), and shall be subject to all provisions of the Plan, which are incorporated herein by reference, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Restricted Share Units Agreement (this “Agreement”). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement which are not specifically defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Plan.

1. Vesting . [CLIFF ALTERNATIVE: The Restricted Share Units shall vest on the [            ] anniversary of the Grant Date (the “Vesting Date”), subject to the provisions of this agreement, including those relating to the Awardee’s continued employment with the Company and its Affiliates (collectively, the “Cardinal Group”).] [INSTALLMENT ALTERNATIVE: The Restricted Share Units shall vest in [            ] installments, which shall be as nearly equal as possible, on the first [            ] anniversaries of the Grant Date (each a “Vesting Date” with respect to the portion of the Restricted Share Units scheduled to vest on such date), subject in each case to the provisions of this Agreement, including those relating to the Awardee’s continued employment with the Company and its Affiliates (collectively, the “Cardinal Group”).] Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change of Control (but if such Change of Control occurs within 12 months from the date of grant only if such Change of Control constitutes a change of control event as defined under Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) of the Code) prior to Awardee’s Termination of Employment, the Restricted Share Units shall vest in full.

2. Transferability . The Restricted Share Units shall not be transferable.

3. Termination of Employment .

(a) General . Except as set forth below, if a Termination of Employment occurs prior to the vesting of a Restricted Share Unit, such Restricted Share Unit shall be forfeited by Awardee.

(b) Death and Disability . If a Termination of Employment occurs prior to the vesting in full of the Restricted Share Units by reason of Awardee’s death or Disability (but if such Disability occurs within 12 months from the date of grant only if such Disability constitutes a disability condition as defined under Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Code), but at least 6 months from the Grant Date, then any unvested Restricted Share Units shall immediately vest in full and shall not be forfeited.

(c) Retirement . If a Termination of Employment occurs prior to the vesting in full of the Restricted Share Units by reason of the Awardee’s Retirement, but at least 6 months from the Grant Date, then a Ratable Portion of each installment of the Restricted Share Units that would have vested on each future Vesting Date shall immediately vest and not be forfeited. Such Ratable Portion shall, with respect to the applicable installment, be an amount equal to such installment of the Restricted Share Units scheduled to vest on the applicable Vesting Date multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of days from the Grant Date through the date of such termination, and the denominator of which shall be the number of days from the Grant Date through such Vesting Date. For purposes of this Agreement and this Award under the Plan, “Retirement” shall refer to Age 55 Retirement, which means Termination of Employment by a Participant (other than by reason of death or Disability and other than in the event of Termination for Cause) from the Company and its Affiliates (a) after attaining age fifty-five (55), and (b)


having at least ten (10) years of continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates, including service with an Affiliate of the Company prior to the time that such Affiliate became an Affiliate of the Company. For purposes of the age and/or service requirement, the Administrator may, in its discretion, credit a Participant with additional age and/or years of service.

4. Triggering Conduct/Competitor Triggering Conduct . As used in this Agreement, “Triggering Conduct” shall include the following: disclosing or using in any capacity other than as necessary in the performance of duties assigned by the Company and its Affiliates (collectively, the “Cardinal Group”) any confidential information, trade secrets or other business sensitive information or material concerning the Cardinal Group; violation of Company policies, including but not limited to conduct which would constitute a breach of any certificate of compliance or similar attestation/ certification signed by Awardee; fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct by Awardee that caused or contributed to a material error(s) resulting in a restatement of the Company’s financial statements; directly or indirectly employing, contacting concerning employment, or participating in any way in the recruitment for employment of (whether as an employee, officer, director, agent, consultant or independent contractor), any person who was or is an employee, representative, officer or director of the Cardinal Group at any time within the 12 months prior to Awardee’s Termination of Employment; any action by Awardee and/or his or her representatives that either does or could reasonably be expected to undermine, diminish or otherwise damage the relationship between the Cardinal Group and any of its customers, potential customers, vendors and/or suppliers that were known to Awardee; and breaching any provision of any employment or severance agreement with a member of the Cardinal Group. As used in this Agreement, “Competitor Triggering Conduct” shall include, either during Awardee’s employment or within one year following Termination of Employment, accepting employment with or serving as a consultant or advisor or in any other capacity to an entity that is in competition with the business conducted by any member of the Cardinal Group (a “Competitor”), including, but not limited to, employment or another business relationship with any Competitor if Awardee has been introduced to trade secrets, confidential information or business sensitive information during Awardee’s employment with the Cardinal Group and such information would aid the Competitor because the threat of disclosure of such information is so great that, for purposes of this Agreement, it must be assumed that such disclosure would occur.

5. Special Forfeiture/Repayment Rules . For so long as Awardee continues as an Employee with the Cardinal Group and for three years following Termination of Employment regardless of the reason, Awardee agrees not to engage in Triggering Conduct. If Awardee engages in Triggering Conduct during the time period set forth in the preceding sentence or in Competitor Triggering Conduct during the time period referenced in the definition of “Competitor Triggering Conduct” set forth in Paragraph 4 above, then:

(a) any Restricted Share Units that have not yet vested or that vested within the Look-Back Period (as defined below) with respect to such Triggering Conduct or Competitor Triggering Conduct and have not yet been settled by a payment pursuant to Paragraph 6 hereof shall immediately and automatically terminate, be forfeited, and cease to exist; and

(b) Awardee shall, within 30 days following written notice from the Company, pay to the Company an amount equal to (x) the aggregate gross gain realized or obtained by Awardee resulting from the settlement of all Restricted Share Units pursuant to Paragraph 6 hereof (measured as of the settlement date (i.e., the market value of the Restricted Share Units on such settlement date)) that have already been settled and that had vested at any time within three years prior to the Triggering Conduct (the “Look-Back Period”), minus (y) $1.00. If Awardee engages only in Competitor Triggering Conduct, then the Look-Back Period shall be shortened to exclude any period more than one year prior to Awardee’s Termination of Employment, but including any period between the time of Termination of Employment and the time of Awardee’s engaging in Competitor Triggering Conduct.

 

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Awardee may be released from his or her obligations under this Paragraph 5 if and only if the Administrator (or its duly appointed designee) determines, in writing and in its sole discretion, that such action is in the best interests of the Company. Nothing in this Paragraph 5 constitutes a so-called “noncompete” covenant. This Paragraph 5 does, however, prohibit certain conduct while Awardee is associated with the Cardinal Group and thereafter and does provide for the forfeiture or repayment of the benefits granted by this Agreement under certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, Awardee’s acceptance of employment with a Competitor. Awardee agrees to provide the Company with at least 10 days written notice prior to directly or indirectly accepting employment with, or serving as a consultant or advisor or in any other capacity to, a Competitor, and further agrees to inform any such new employer, before accepting employment, of the terms of this Paragraph 5 and Awardee’s continuing obligations contained herein. No provision of this Agreement shall diminish, negate or otherwise impact any separate noncompete or other agreement to which Awardee may be a party, including, but not limited to, any certificate of compliance or similar attestation/certification signed by Awardee; provided, however, that to the extent that any provisions contained in any other agreement are inconsistent in any manner with the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall take precedence and such other inconsistent provisions shall be null and void. Awardee acknowledges and agrees that the provisions contained in this Agreement are being made for the benefit of the Company in consideration of Awardee’s receipt of the Restricted Share Units, in consideration of employment, in consideration of exposing Awardee to the Company’s business operations and confidential information, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby expressly confirmed. Awardee further acknowledges that the receipt of the Restricted Share Units and execution of this Agreement are voluntary actions on the part of Awardee and that the Company is unwilling to provide the Restricted Share Units to Awardee without including the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this Agreement. Further, the parties agree and acknowledge that the provisions contained in Paragraphs 4 and 5 are ancillary to, or part of, an otherwise enforceable agreement at the time the agreement is made.

6. Payment . (a) General. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Agreement and Paragraphs 6(b), (c), and (d) below, and unless Awardee makes an effective election to defer receipt of the Shares represented by the Restricted Share Units, on the date of vesting of any Restricted Share Unit, Awardee shall be entitled to receive from the Company (without any payment on behalf of Awardee other than as described in Paragraph 11) the Shares represented by such Restricted Share Unit.

(b) Death . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event that such Restricted Share Units vest prior to the applicable Vesting Date as a result of Awardee’s Termination of Employment due to death, Awardee shall be entitled to receive the corresponding Shares from the Company on the date of such vesting.

(c) Disability and Retirement . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event that such Restricted Share Units vest prior to the applicable Vesting Date as a result of Awardee’s Termination of Employment due to Disability or Retirement, Awardee shall be entitled to receive the corresponding Shares from the Company on the date that is the first day of the seventh month after the date of Awardee’s “separation from service” with the Cardinal Group (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code).

(d) Change of Control . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event that such Restricted Share Units vest prior to the applicable Vesting Date as a result of a Change of Control, Awardee shall be entitled to receive the corresponding Shares from the Company on the date of such vesting; provided, however, that if Restricted Share Units vest as a result of the occurrence of a Change of Control under circumstances where such occurrence would not qualify as a permissible date of distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(A) of the Code, and the regulations thereunder, and where Section 409A of the Code applies to such distribution, Awardee shall be entitled to receive the corresponding Shares from the Company on the date that would have otherwise applied pursuant to Paragraphs 6(a), (b), or (c).

 

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(e) Elections to defer receipt of the Shares beyond the date of settlement provided herein may be permitted in the discretion of the Administrator pursuant to procedures established by the Administrator in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

7. Dividend Equivalents . Awardee shall not receive cash dividends on the Restricted Share Units but instead shall, with respect to each Restricted Share Unit, receive a cash payment from the Company on each cash dividend payment date with respect to the Shares with a record date between the Grant Date and the settlement of such unit pursuant to Paragraph 6 hereof, such cash payment to be in an amount equal to the dividend that would have been paid on the Common Share represented by such unit. Cash payments on each cash dividend payment date with respect to the Shares with a record date prior to a Vesting Date shall be accrued until the Vesting Date and paid thereon (subject to the same vesting requirements as the underlying Restricted Share Units award).

8. Holding Period Requirement . If Awardee is classified as an “officer” of the Company within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, on the Grant Date, then, as a condition to receipt of the Restricted Share Units, Awardee hereby agrees to hold, until the first anniversary of the applicable Vesting Date (or, if earlier, the date of Awardee’s Termination of Employment), the Shares issued pursuant to settlement of such units (less any portion thereof withheld in order to satisfy all applicable federal, state, local or foreign income, employment or other tax).

9. Right of Set-Off . By accepting these Restricted Share Units, Awardee consents to a deduction from, and set-off against, any amounts owed to Awardee that are not treated as “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by any member of the Cardinal Group from time to time (including, but not limited to, amounts owed to Awardee as wages, severance payments or other fringe benefits) to the extent of the amounts owed to the Cardinal Group by Awardee under this Agreement.

10. No Shareholder Rights . Awardee shall have no rights of a shareholder with respect to the Restricted Share Units, including, without limitation, Awardee shall not have the right to vote the Shares represented by the Restricted Share Units.

11. Withholding Tax .

(a) Generally . Awardee is liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the Restricted Share Units (including taxes owed with respect to the cash payments described in Paragraph 7 hereof), regardless of any action the Company takes with respect to any tax withholding obligations that arise in connection with the Restricted Share Units. The Company does not make any representation or undertaking regarding the tax treatment or the treatment of any tax withholding in connection with the grant or vesting of the Restricted Share Units or the subsequent sale of Shares issuable pursuant to the Restricted Share Units. The Company does not commit and is under no obligation to structure the Restricted Share Units to reduce or eliminate Awardee’s tax liability.

(b) Payment of Withholding Taxes . Prior to any event in connection with the Restricted Share Units (e.g., vesting or settlement) that the Company determines may result in any domestic or foreign tax withholding obligation, whether national, federal, state or local, including any employment tax obligation (the “Tax Withholding Obligation”), Awardee is required to arrange for the satisfaction of the minimum amount of such Tax Withholding Obligation in a manner acceptable to the Company. Unless Awardee elects to satisfy the Tax Withholding Obligation by an alternative means that is then permitted by the

 

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Company, Awardee’s acceptance of this Agreement constitutes Awardee’s instruction and authorization to the Company to withhold on Awardee’s behalf the number of Shares from those Shares issuable to Awardee under this Award as the Company determines to be sufficient to satisfy the Tax Withholding Obligation as and when any such Tax Withholding Obligation becomes due. In the case of any amounts withheld for taxes pursuant to this provision in the form of Shares, the amount withheld shall not exceed the minimum required by applicable law and regulations. The Company shall have the right to deduct from all cash payments paid pursuant to Paragraph 7 hereof the amount of any taxes which the Company is required to withhold with respect to such payments.

12. Governing Law/Venue for Dispute Resolution/Costs and Legal Fees . This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to principles of conflicts of law, except to the extent superseded by the laws of the United States of America. The parties agree and acknowledge that the laws of the State of Ohio bear a substantial relationship to the parties and/or this Agreement and that the Restricted Share Units and benefits granted herein would not be granted without the governance of this Agreement by the laws of the State of Ohio. In addition, all legal actions or proceedings relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio and the parties executing this Agreement hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. Awardee acknowledges that the covenants contained in Paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Agreement are reasonable in nature, are fundamental for the protection of the Company’s legitimate business and proprietary interests, and do not adversely affect Awardee’s ability to earn a living in any capacity that does not violate such covenants. The parties further agree that in the event of any violation by Awardee of any such covenants, the Company will suffer immediate and irreparable injury for which there is no adequate remedy at law. In the event of any violation or attempted violations of the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this Agreement, the Cardinal Group shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief or other equitable relief, including the issuance ex parte of a temporary restraining order, without any showing of irreparable harm or damage, such irreparable harm being acknowledged and admitted by Awardee, and Awardee hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy, without prejudice to any other rights and remedies afforded the Cardinal Group hereunder or by law. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Cardinal Group to institute legal proceedings under this Agreement, Awardee shall be responsible to the Company for all costs and reasonable legal fees incurred by the Company with regard to such proceedings. Any provision of this Agreement which is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable should be construed or limited in a manner that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to the business objectives intended by such provision, without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

13. Action by the Administrator . The parties agree that the interpretation of this Agreement shall rest exclusively and completely within the sole discretion of the Administrator. The parties agree to be bound by the decisions of the Administrator with regard to the interpretation of this Agreement and with regard to any and all matters set forth in this Agreement. The Administrator may delegate its functions under this Agreement to an officer of the Cardinal Group designated by the Administrator (hereinafter the “Designee”). In fulfilling its responsibilities hereunder, the Administrator or its Designee may rely upon documents, written statements of the parties or such other material as the Administrator or its Designee deems appropriate. The parties agree that there is no right to be heard or to appear before the Administrator or its Designee and that any decision of the Administrator or its Designee relating to this Agreement, including, without limitation, whether particular conduct constitutes Triggering Conduct or Competitor Triggering Conduct, shall be final and binding unless such decision is arbitrary and capricious.

14. Prompt Acceptance of Agreement . The Restricted Share Unit grant evidenced by this Agreement shall, at the discretion of the Administrator, be forfeited if this Agreement is not manually executed and returned to the Company, or electronically executed by Awardee by indicating Awardee’s acceptance of this Agreement in accordance with the acceptance procedures set forth on the Company’s third-party equity plan administrator’s web site, within 90 days of the Grant Date.

 

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15. Electronic Delivery and Consent to Electronic Participation . The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Restricted Share Unit grant under and participation in the Plan or future Restricted Share Units that may be granted under the Plan by electronic means or to request Awardee’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. Awardee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company, including the acceptance of restricted share unit grants and the execution of restricted share unit agreements through electronic signature.

16. Notices . All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or provided under this Agreement to be delivered by Awardee to the Company will be in writing and will be deemed sufficient if delivered by hand, facsimile, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and will be effective upon delivery to the Company at the address set forth below:

Cardinal Health, Inc.

7000 Cardinal Place

Dublin, Ohio 43017

Attention: General Counsel

Facsimile: (614) 757-5051

All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or provided under this Agreement to be delivered by the Company to Awardee may be delivered by e-mail or in writing and will be deemed sufficient if delivered by e-mail, hand, facsimile, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and will be effective upon delivery to Awardee.

17. Employment Agreement, Offer Letter or Other Arrangement . To the extent a written employment agreement, offer letter or other arrangement (“Employment Arrangement”) that was approved by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors or that was approved in writing by an officer of the Company pursuant to delegated authority of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee provides for greater benefits to Awardee with respect to vesting of the Award on Termination of Employment, than provided in this agreement or in the Plan, then the terms of such Employment Arrangement with respect to vesting of the Award on Termination of Employment by reason of such specified events shall supersede the terms hereof to the extent permitted by the terms of the Plan.

 

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
By:  

 

Its:  

 

 

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ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT

Awardee hereby: (a) acknowledges that he or she has received a copy of the Plan, a copy of the Company’s most recent annual report to shareholders and other communications routinely distributed to the Company’s shareholders, and a copy of the Plan Description dated [date of Plan Description] pertaining to the Plan; (b) accepts this Agreement and the Restricted Share Units granted to him or her under this Agreement subject to all provisions of the Plan and this Agreement, including the provisions in the agreement regarding “Triggering Conduct/Competitor Triggering Conduct” and “Special Forfeiture/Repayment Rules” set forth in paragraphs 4 and 5 above; (c) [TEXT INCLUDED IN FISCAL 2010 ANNUAL GRANT: acknowledges previously accepting, and voluntarily and knowingly accepts, the terms of the equity awards of the Company and/or CareFusion Corporation that Awardee received in connection with the spin-off of CareFusion Corporation from the Company, subject to all the provisions of the applicable equity incentive plan(s) under which the award(s) was granted; (d)] represents that he or she understands that the acceptance of this Agreement through an on-line or electronic system, if applicable, carries the same legal significance as if he or she manually signed the Agreement; (e) represents and warrants to the Company that he or she is purchasing the Restricted Share Units for his or her own account, for investment, and not with a view to or any present intention of selling or distributing the Restricted Share Units either now or at any specific or determinable future time or period or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any predetermined or reasonably foreseeable event; and (f) agrees that no transfer of the Shares delivered in respect of the Restricted Share Units shall be made unless the Shares have been duly registered under all applicable Federal and state securities laws pursuant to a then-effective registration which contemplates the proposed transfer or unless the Company has received a written opinion of, or satisfactory to, its legal counsel that the proposed transfer is exempt from such registration.

 

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Awardee’s Signature

 

Date]

 

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Exhibit 10.2.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.

2007 NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTORS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

This First Amendment to the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2007 Nonemployee Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), is effective as of November 4, 2009, pursuant to resolutions of the Board of Directors of Cardinal Health, Inc., an Ohio corporation, adopted at a meeting held on November 4, 2009.

 

1. The first paragraph of Section 4 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and in replacement thereof shall be the following:

“The total number of the common shares of the Company, without par value (“Shares”), reserved and available for issuance pursuant to awards hereunder (“Available Shares”) shall be 1,024,278. The Available Shares may consist of authorized but unissued Shares or treasury Shares, including Shares purchased on the open market. For purposes of this Section 4, the aggregate number of Available Shares under the Plan at any time shall not be reduced by Shares subject to awards that have been cancelled, expired or forfeited. Shares granted under the Plan shall not be counted as used unless and until they are actually issued and delivered to a Nonemployee Director. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the following Shares shall not become available for awards under the Plan: (i) Shares subject to awards that have been retained by the Company in payment or satisfaction of the exercise price of an award, or (ii) Shares that have been delivered (either actually or constructively by attestation) to the Company in payment or satisfaction of the exercise price of an award.”

Exhibit 10.2.2

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.

DIRECTORS’ RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS AGREEMENT

UNDER THE

2007 NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTORS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

This Agreement is entered into in Franklin County, Ohio. On [date of grant] (the “Grant Date”), Cardinal Health, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), has awarded to [Director name] (“Awardee”), [# of Shares] Restricted Share Units (the “Restricted Share Units” or “Award”), representing an unfunded unsecured promise of the Company to deliver common shares, without par value, of the Company (the “Shares”) to Awardee as set forth herein. The Restricted Share Units have been granted pursuant to the Cardinal Health, Inc. 2007 Nonemployee Directors Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”), and shall be subject to all provisions of the Plan, which are incorporated herein by reference, and shall be subject to the following provisions of this Agreement. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement which are not specifically defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Plan.

1. Vesting . The Restricted Share Units shall vest on the first anniversary of the Grant Date (the “Vesting Date”), subject to the provisions of this Agreement, including those relating to the Awardee’s continued service on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change of Control which constitutes a change in control event as defined under Section 409A(c)(2)(A)(v) of the Code prior to Awardee’s termination of service on the Board, the Restricted Share Units shall vest in full.

2. Transferability . The Restricted Share Units shall not be transferable.

3. Termination of Service on the Board . If the Awardee ceases to be a member of the Board prior to the vesting of the Restricted Share Units for any reason other than Awardee’s death, all of the then unvested Restricted Share Units shall be forfeited by Awardee. If the Awardee ceases to be a member of the Board prior to the vesting of the Restricted Share Units by reason of Awardee’s death, then such Restricted Share Units shall vest in full and not be forfeited.

4. Triggering Conduct/Competitor Triggering Conduct. As used in this Agreement, “Triggering Conduct” shall include (i) disclosing or using in any capacity other than as necessary in the performance of duties as a Director of the Company any confidential information, trade secrets or other business sensitive information or material concerning the Company or its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Cardinal Group”); (ii) violation of Company policies, including but not limited to conduct which would constitute a breach of any certificate of compliance or similar attestation/certification signed by Awardee; (iii) directly or indirectly employing, contacting concerning employment, or participating in any way in the recruitment for employment of (whether as an employee, officer, director, agent, consultant or independent contractor), any person who was or is an employee, representative, officer, or director of any entity in the Cardinal Group at any time within the twelve (12) months prior to the termination of service on the Board; (iv) any action by Awardee and/or Awardee’s representatives that either does or could reasonably be expected to undermine, diminish or otherwise damage the relationship between the Cardinal Group and any of its customers, potential customers, vendors and/or suppliers that were known to Awardee; and (v) breaching any provision of any benefit or severance agreement with a member of the Cardinal Group. As used in this Agreement, “Competitor Triggering Conduct” shall include, either during Awardee’s service as a Director or within one year following Awardee’s termination of service on the Board, accepting employment with or serving as a consultant, advisor, or any other capacity to an entity that is in competition with the business conducted by any member of the Cardinal Group (a “Competitor”) including, but not limited to, employment or another business relationship with any Competitor if Awardee has been introduced to trade secrets, confidential information or business sensitive information


during Awardee’s service as a Director of the Company and such information would aid the Competitor because the threat of disclosure of such information is so great that, for purposes of this Agreement, it must be assumed that such disclosure would occur. For purposes of this Agreement, the nature and extent of Awardee’s activities, if any, disclosed to and reviewed by the Audit Committee or Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board (each, a “Specified Committee”) prior to the date of Awardee’s termination of service on the Board shall not, unless specified to the contrary by the Specified Committee in a written notice given to Awardee, be deemed to be Competitor Triggering Conduct. The Committee shall resolve in good faith any disputes concerning whether particular conduct constitutes Triggering Conduct or Competitor Triggering Conduct, and any such determination by the Committee shall be conclusive and binding on all interested persons.

5. Special Forfeiture/Repayment Rules . For so long as Awardee continues as a Director of the Company and for three years following Awardee’s termination of service on the Board regardless of reason, Awardee agrees not to engage in Triggering Conduct. If Awardee engages in Triggering Conduct during the time period set forth in the preceding sentence or in Competitor Triggering Conduct during the time period referenced in the definition of Competitor Triggering Conduct set forth in Paragraph 4 above, then:

(a) any Restricted Share Units that have not yet vested or that vested within the Look-Back Period (as defined below) with respect to such Triggering Conduct or Competitor Triggering Conduct and have not yet been settled by a payment pursuant to Paragraph 6 hereof shall immediately and automatically terminate, be forfeited, and cease to exist; and

(b) the Awardee shall, within 30 days following written notice from the Company, pay to the Company an amount equal to the aggregate gross gain realized or obtained by the Awardee resulting from the settlement of all Restricted Share Units (measured as of the settlement date (i.e., the market value of the Restricted Share Units on such settlement date)) that have already been settled and that had vested at any time within three years prior to the Triggering Conduct (the “Look-Back Period”), less $1.00. If Awardee engages only in Competitor Triggering Conduct, then the Look-Back Period shall be shortened to exclude any period more than one year prior to Awardee’s termination of service on the Board, but including any period between the time of Awardee’s termination of service on the Board and the time Awardee engaged in Competitor Triggering Conduct.

Awardee may be released from Awardee’s obligations under this Paragraph 5 only if the Committee (or its duly appointed designee) determines, in writing and in its sole discretion, that such action is in the best interests of the Company. Nothing in this Paragraph 5 constitutes a so-called “noncompete” covenant. However, this Paragraph 5 does prohibit certain conduct while Awardee is associated with the Cardinal Group and thereafter and does provide for the forfeiture or repayment of the benefits granted by this Agreement under certain circumstances, including but not limited to the Awardee’s acceptance of employment with a Competitor. Awardee agrees to provide the Company with at least ten (10) days written notice prior to directly or indirectly accepting employment with or serving as a consultant, advisor, or in any other capacity to a Competitor, and further agrees to inform any such new employer, before accepting employment, of the terms of this Paragraph 5 and of the Awardee’s continuing obligations contained herein. No provision of this Agreement shall diminish, negate, or otherwise impact any separate noncompete or other agreement to which Awardee may be a party, including but not limited to any certificate of compliance or similar attestation/ certification signed by Awardee; provided, however, that to the extent that any provisions contained in any other agreement are inconsistent in any manner with the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall take precedence and such other inconsistent provisions shall be null and void. Awardee acknowledges and agrees that the provisions contained in this Paragraph 5 are being made for the benefit of the Company in consideration of Awardee’s receipt of the Restricted Share Units, in consideration of exposing Awardee to the Company’s business operations and confidential information, and for other good

 

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and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby expressly confirmed. Awardee further acknowledges that the receipt of the Restricted Share Units and execution of this Agreement are voluntary actions on the part of Awardee, and that the Company is unwilling to provide the Restricted Share Units to Awardee without including the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this Agreement. Further, the parties agree and acknowledge that the provisions contained in this Paragraph 5 are ancillary to or part of an otherwise enforceable agreement at the time the agreement is made.

6. Payment . Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Agreement, and unless Awardee makes an effective election to defer receipt of the Shares represented by the Restricted Share Units, Awardee shall be entitled to receive from the Company (without any payment on behalf of Awardee) the Shares represented by the Restricted Share Units on the Vesting Date; provided, however, that, in the event that the Restricted Share Units vest prior to the Vesting Date as a result of the death of Awardee or as a result of a Change of Control which constitutes a change in control event as defined under Section 409A(c)(2)(A)(v) of the Code, Awardee shall be entitled to receive the corresponding Shares from the Company on the date of such vesting. Elections to defer receipt of the Shares beyond the date of settlement provided herein may be permitted in the discretion of the Committee pursuant to procedures established by the Company in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

7. Dividend Equivalents . Awardee shall not receive cash dividends on the Restricted Share Units but instead shall, with respect to each Restricted Share Unit, receive a cash payment from the Company on each cash dividend payment date with respect to the Shares with a record date between the Grant Date and the settlement of such unit pursuant to Paragraph 6 hereof, such cash payment to be in an amount equal to the dividend that would have been paid on the Share represented by such unit. Cash payments on each cash dividend payment date with respect to the Shares with a record date prior to the Vesting Date shall be accrued until the Vesting Date and paid thereon (subject to the same vesting requirements as the underlying Restricted Share Units award). Elections to defer receipt of the cash payments in lieu of cash dividends beyond the date of settlement provided herein may be permitted in the discretion of the Committee pursuant to procedures established by the Company in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

8. Holding Period Requirement . As a condition to receipt of the Restricted Share Units, Awardee hereby agrees to hold, until the first anniversary of the Vesting Date (or, if earlier, the date Awardee ceases to be a member of the Board), the After-Tax Net Profit in Shares issued pursuant to settlement of such units. “After-Tax Net Profit” means the total dollar value of the Shares that Awardee receives at settlement, minus the amount of all applicable federal, state, local or foreign income or other taxes that are expected to be incurred in connection with the vesting of the Award, determined based upon the highest applicable marginal rate for each such tax.

9. Right of Set-Off . By accepting these Restricted Share Units, Awardee consents to a deduction from, and set-off against, any amounts owed to Awardee that are not treated as “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by any member of the Cardinal Group from time to time (including, but not limited to, amounts owed to Awardee as Director annual retainer fees, meeting fees or other fringe benefits) to the extent of the amounts owed to the Company by Awardee under this Agreement.

10. No Shareholder Rights . Awardee shall have no rights of a shareholder with respect to the Restricted Share Units, including, without limitation, Awardee shall not have the right to vote the Shares represented by the Restricted Share Units.

11. Governing Law/Venue for Dispute Resolution/Costs and Legal Fees . This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to principles of conflicts of law, except to the extent superseded by the laws of the United States of America. The parties agree and

 

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acknowledge that the laws of the State of Ohio bear a substantial relationship to the parties and/or this Agreement and that the Restricted Share Units and benefits granted herein would not be granted without the governance of the Agreement by the laws of the State of Ohio. In addition, all legal actions or proceedings relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio, and the parties executing this Agreement hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. Awardee acknowledges that the covenants contained in Paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Agreement are reasonable in nature, are fundamental for the protection of the Company’s legitimate business and proprietary interests, and do not adversely affect the Awardee’s ability to earn a living in any capacity that does not violate such covenants. The parties further agree that, in the event of any violation by Awardee of any such covenants, the Company will suffer immediate and irreparable injury for which there is no adequate remedy at law. In the event of any violation or attempted violations of the restrictions and covenants of Awardee contained in this Agreement, the Company shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief or other equitable relief, including the issuance ex parte of a temporary restraining order, without any showing of irreparable harm or damage, such irreparable harm being acknowledged and admitted by Awardee, and Awardee hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy, without prejudice to the rights and remedies afforded the Company hereunder or by law. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Company to institute legal proceedings under this Agreement, Awardee shall be responsible to the Company for all costs and reasonable legal fees incurred by the Company with regard to such proceedings. Any provision of this Agreement which is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable should be construed or limited in a manner that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to the business objectives intended by such provision, without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

12. Action by the Committee . The parties agree that the interpretation of this Agreement shall rest exclusively and completely within the sole discretion of the Committee. The parties agree to be bound by the decisions of the Committee with regard to the interpretation of this Agreement and with regard to any and all matters set forth in this Agreement. The Committee may delegate its functions under this Agreement to an officer of the Company designated by the Committee (hereinafter the “Designee”). In fulfilling its responsibilities hereunder, the Committee or its Designee may rely upon documents, written statements of the parties, or such other material as the Committee or its Designee deems appropriate. The parties agree that there is no right to be heard or to appear before the Committee or its Designee and that any decision of the Committee or its Designee relating to this Agreement, including without limitation whether particular conduct constitutes Triggering Conduct or Competitor Triggering Conduct, shall be final and binding unless such decision is arbitrary and capricious.

13. Electronic Delivery and Consent to Electronic Participation . The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Restricted Share Unit grant under and participation in the Plan or future Restricted Share Units that may be granted under the Plan by electronic means or to request Awardee’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. Awardee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company, including the acceptance of restricted share unit grants and the execution of restricted share unit agreements through electronic signature.

14. Notices . All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or provided under this Agreement to be delivered by Awardee to the Company shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient if delivered by hand, facsimile, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and shall be effective upon delivery to the Company at the address set forth below:

Cardinal Health, Inc.

7000 Cardinal Place

Dublin, Ohio 43017

Attention: General Counsel

Facsimile: (614) 757-5051

 

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All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or provided under this Agreement to be delivered by the Company to Awardee may be delivered by e-mail or in writing and shall be deemed sufficient if delivered by e-mail, hand, facsimile, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and shall be effective upon delivery to the Awardee.

 

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
By:  

 

Its:  

 

 

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ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT

Awardee hereby: (a) acknowledges that he or she has received a copy of the Plan, a copy of the Company’s most recent annual report to shareholders and other communications routinely distributed to the Company’s shareholders, and a copy of the Plan Description dated [insert date] pertaining to the Plan; (b) accepts this Agreement and the Restricted Share Units granted to him or her under this Agreement subject to all provisions of the Plan and this Agreement, including the provisions in the Agreement regarding “Triggering Conduct/Competitor Triggering Conduct” and “Special Forfeiture/Repayment Rules” set forth in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above; (c) represents that he or she understands that the acceptance of this Agreement through an on-line or electronic system, if applicable, carries the same legal significance as if he or she manually signed the Agreement; (d) represents and warrants to the Company that he or she is purchasing the Restricted Share Units for his or her own account, for investment, and not with a view to or any present intention of selling or distributing the Restricted Share Units either now or at any specific or determinable future time or period or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any predetermined or reasonably foreseeable event; and (e) agrees that no transfer of the Shares delivered in respect of the Restricted Share Units shall be made unless the Shares have been duly registered under all applicable Federal and state securities laws pursuant to a then-effective registration which contemplates the proposed transfer or unless the Company has received a written opinion of, or satisfactory to, its legal counsel that the proposed transfer is exempt from such registration.

 

 

Awardee’s Signature

 

Date

 

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Exhibit 10.3

RELEASE AGREEMENT

In Exchange for the covenants, promises and other consideration set forth in the Employment Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2006, as amended on September 21, 2007, September 26, 2008, and August 4, 2009 (the “Employment Agreement”), R. Kerry Clark (hereinafter “Executive”) for himself, his heirs, administrators, representatives, executors, successors and assigns (collectively, “Releasors”) does hereby irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and forever discharge Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and affiliates and their respective current and former shareholders, subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, divisions, trustees, partners, agents, directors, officers and employees, including without limitation, all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with any of them (collectively, “Releasees”) from any and all charges, complaints, claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, damages, remedies, actions, causes of action, suits, rights, demands, costs, losses, debts and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) of any nature whatsoever arising out of or relating to his employment relationship, or the termination of that relationship, with the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, known or unknown, whether in law or equity and whether arising under federal, state or local law and in particular including any claim for discrimination based upon race, color, ethnicity, sex, age (including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (“ADEA”)), national origin, religion, disability, or any other unlawful criterion or circumstance, which the Executive and Releasors had, now have, or may have in the future against each or any of the Releasees from the beginning of the world until the date hereof.

Exclusion from Release . Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, nothing herein shall release the Company from any claims or damages based on (A) any right or claim that arises after the date hereof, (B) any right the Executive may have under the Employment Agreement, or any applicable equity or benefit plan, policy, program or other agreement or arrangement with the Company, including Executive’s outstanding equity agreements, or (C) the Executive’s rights to indemnification under the Company’s Code of Regulations and the Indemnification Agreement between the Company and the Executive, dated as of April 17, 2006. The parties agree that this Release shall not affect the rights and responsibilities of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (hereinafter “EEOC”) to enforce ADEA and other laws. In addition, the parties agree that this Release shall not be used to justify interfering with the Executive’s protected right to file a charge or participate in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC. The parties further agree that the Executive knowingly and voluntarily waives all rights or claims that arose prior to the date hereof that the Releasors may have against the Releasees, or any of them, to receive any benefit or remedial relief (including, but not limited to, reinstatement, back pay, front pay, damages, attorneys’ fees, experts’ fees) as a consequence of any investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC.

ADEA Rights . The Executive acknowledges that: (A) this entire Release is written in a manner calculated to be understood by him; (B) he has been advised to consult with an attorney before executing this Release; (C) he was given a period of twenty-one days within which to consider this Release; and (D) to the extent he executes this Release before the expiration of the twenty-one-day period, he does so knowingly and voluntarily and only after consulting his attorney. The Executive shall have the right to cancel and revoke this Release during a period of seven days following the date hereof, and this Release shall not become effective, and no money shall be paid hereunder, until the day after the expiration of such seven-day period. The seven-day period of revocation shall commence upon the date hereof. In order to revoke this Release, the Executive shall deliver to the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, prior to the expiration of said seven-day period, a written notice of revocation. Upon such revocation, this Release and the Letter Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force or effect.

 

/s/    R. K ERRY C LARK

   Effective as of September 1, 2009
R. Kerry Clark   
Acknowledged and Agreed:   

/s/    C RAIG M ORFORD

  
Craig Morford   
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer   

 


RELEASE AGREEMENT

Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”), on behalf of itself, its subsidiaries and affiliates and their respective current and former subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, divisions, trustees, partners and agents, including without limitation, all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with any of them (collectively, “Releasors”), does hereby irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and forever discharge R. Kerry Clark (hereinafter “Executive”), in any and all capacities including but not limited to his capacity as an employee, director, officer or consultant of the Company and/or any of the Releasors, and his heirs, administrators, representatives, executors, successors and assigns (collectively, “Releasees”) from any and all charges, complaints, claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, damages, remedies, actions, causes of action, suits, rights, demands, costs, losses, debts and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) of any nature whatsoever arising out of the Executive’s acts or omissions occurring before the execution of this Release Agreement (the “Agreement”) which the Releasors had, now have, or may in the future have against each or any of the Releasees from the beginning of the world until the date hereof, including, without limitation, any such statutory, civil or administrative claim, or any claim whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, apparent or concealed, including, but not limited to, any such claims based on, arising out of, related to or connected with the Employment Agreement by and between the Executive and the Company, dated as of April 17, 2006, as amended on September 21, 2007, September 26, 2008, and August 4, 2009, this Agreement, or the Executive’s employment or the termination thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this paragraph shall release claims arising out of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Executive.

 

/s/    C RAIG M ORFORD

   Effective as of September 1, 2009
Craig Morford   
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer   
Acknowledged and Agreed:   

/s/    R. K ERRY C LARK

  
R. Kerry Clark   

Exhibit 10.4.2

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.

AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT

This Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between Cardinal Health, Inc. (“Operator”), an Ohio corporation whose address is 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017 and             (“User”), whose address is 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017 (collectively the “Parties”), is effective             , 20    , and shall terminate on             , 20    , unless terminated sooner by either party pursuant to Article I below.

WHEREAS, Operator has the right of possession of the aircraft (“Aircraft”), equipped with engines and components as described in the Leased Aircraft Subject to the Time Sharing Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof, as Exhibit A;

WHEREAS, Operator employs a fully qualified flight crew to operate the Aircraft;

WHEREAS, Operator desires to provide to User, and User desires to have the use of said Aircraft with flight crew on a non-exclusive time sharing basis as defined in Section 91.501(c)(1) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FAR”);

WHEREAS, this Agreement sets forth the understanding of the Parties as to the terms under which Operator will provide User with the use, on a periodic basis, of the Aircraft as described in Exhibits A hereto, currently operated by Operator; and

WHEREAS, the use of the Aircraft will at all times be pursuant to and in full compliance with the requirements of Part 91 (General Operating and Flight Rules) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FAR”);

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Termination.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon written notice to the other, such termination to become effective thirty (30) days from the date of the notice; provided that this Agreement may be terminated on such shorter notice as may be required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, insurance requirements or in the event the insurance required hereunder is not in full force and effect.

2. Use of Aircraft.

(a) User may use the Aircraft from time to time, with the permission and approval of Operator’s Flight Operations Department, for any and all lawful purposes allowed by FAR Part 91 (General Operating and Flight Rules) at such times as the Operator does not require the use of the Aircraft for the business purposes of


Operator or an affiliate. User’s use may include the use of the Aircraft by his family members (including children or grandchildren) and guests if they accompany him on the flight.

(b) User represents, warrants and covenants to Operator that:

 

  1. User shall use each Aircraft for and on his own account only and shall not use any Aircraft for the purposes of providing transportation of passengers or cargo in air commerce for compensation or hire and shall not accept any reimbursement from a passenger or otherwise for charges under this Agreement;

 

  2. User shall refrain from incurring any mechanics lien or other lien in connection with inspection, preventative maintenance, maintenance or storage of the Aircraft, whether permissible or impermissible under this Agreement, and User shall not attempt to convey, mortgage, assign, lease or any way alienate the Aircraft or create any kind of lien or security interest involving the Aircraft or do anything or take any action that might mature into such a lien;

 

  3. During the term of this Agreement, User will abide by and conform to all such laws, governmental, and airport orders, rules, and regulations as shall from time to time be in effect relating in any way to the operation and use of the Aircraft by a time-sharing User.

(c) User shall provide Operator’s Flight Operations Department with notice of his desire to use the Aircraft and proposed flight schedules pursuant to and in accordance with Operator’s Corporate Aircraft Utilization Policy, as amended from time to time.

(d) Operator shall have sole and exclusive authority over the scheduling of the Aircraft, including which Aircraft is used for any particular flight.

(e) Operator shall not be liable to User or any other person for loss, injury, or damage occasioned by the delay or failure to furnish the Aircraft and crew pursuant to this Agreement for any reason.

3. Time-Sharing Arrangement.

It is intended that this Agreement is and will meet the requirements of a “Time Sharing Agreement” as that term is defined in FAR Part 91.501(c)(1) whereby Operator will lease its Aircraft and flight crew to User.

4. Cost of Use of Aircraft.

(a) In exchange for use of the Aircraft, User shall pay the following amounts for each flight, pursuant to FAR 91.501(d):

 

  (1) The cost of fuel, oil, lubricants and other additives.


  (2) Travel expenses of the crew, including food, lodging, and ground transportation.

 

  (3) Hangar and tie-down costs when the Aircraft is required by the User to be away from the Aircraft’s base of operation.

 

  (4) Insurance obtained for the specific flight.

 

  (5) Landing fees, airport taxes, and similar assessments.

 

  (6) Customs, foreign permit, and similar fees directly related to the flight.

 

  (7) In flight food and beverages.

 

  (8) Passenger ground transportation.

 

  (9) Flight planning and weather contract services.

 

  (10) An additional charge comprised of the allocable share attributable to such flight of the average quarterly cost of repairs and maintenance and other similar incremental costs, which shall not exceed 100% of the expenses listed in Paragraph 4(a)(1).

(b) Operator will invoice, and User will pay, for all appropriate charges.

(c) In addition to the rental rate referenced in Paragraph 4(a) above, User shall also be assessed the Federal Excise Taxes as imposed under Section 4261 of the Internal Revenue Code, any applicable state and local taxes and any segment and landing fees associated with such flight(s).

5. Invoicing and Payment.

All payments to be made to Operator by User hereunder shall be paid in the manner set forth in this Paragraph 5. Operator will pay to suppliers, employees, contractors and government entities all expenses related to the operations of the Aircraft hereunder in the ordinary course. For all flights operated hereunder in each calendar month, Operator shall provide to User an initial invoice for the charges specified in Paragraph 4 of this Agreement (including Federal or international air transportation Excise Taxes, as applicable, imposed by the Internal Revenue Code and to be collected by Operator), such invoice to be issued within thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar month in which such flights were completed. The initial invoice for the costs specified in Paragraph 4(a) above may be based, in whole or in part, on average or estimated costs. User shall pay Operator the full amount of such monthly invoice within thirty (30) days after receipt of the invoice. After the completion of each calendar quarter, Operator shall also provide to User final invoices for all flights operated hereunder in each calendar month of such calendar quarter. Such final invoices will be based on the actual costs for such flights, based on the billings received by Operator from third party vendors. To the extent that User is required to pay Operator any additional amounts under the final invoices, it will do so within thirty (30) days after receipt of the final invoice. In the event that the final invoice reduces the amounts paid as reimbursement under the initial invoices for such flights, the Operator shall return any overage or provide a credit to the User. All


invoices shall separately itemize the expenses in items (1) through (10) of Paragraph 4(a) for the collective flights included in that invoice. User shall further pay all costs incurred by Operator in collecting any amounts due from User pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph 5 after delinquency, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

6. Insurance and Limitation of Liability.

Operator represents that the flight operations for the Aircraft as contemplated in this Agreement will be covered by the Operator’s (or the Operator’s 100% wholly owned subsidiary’s) aircraft all-risk physical damage insurance (hull Coverage), aircraft bodily injury and property damage liability insurance, passenger, pilot and crew voluntary settlement insurance and statutory workers compensation and employer’s liability insurance.

(a) Insurance.

 

  1. Operator will maintain or cause to be maintained in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement aircraft liability insurance in respect of the Aircraft in an amount at least equal to $100 million combined single limit for bodily injury to or death of persons (including passengers) and property damage liability. Operator will retain all rights and benefits with respect to the proceeds payable under policies of hull insurance maintained by Operator (or the Operator’s 100% wholly owned subsidiary) that may be payable as a result of any incident or occurrence while an Aircraft is being operated on behalf of User under this Agreement.

 

  2. Operator shall use best efforts to procure such additional insurance coverage as User may request naming User as an additional insured; provided, that the cost of such additional insurance shall be borne by User pursuant to Paragraph 4(a)(4) hereof.

(b) Limitation of Liability. User agrees that the insurance specified in paragraph 6(a) shall provide its sole recourse for all claims, losses, liabilities, obligations, demands, suits, judgments or causes of action, penalties; fines, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever, including attorneys’ fees and expenses for or on account of or arising out of, or in any way connected with the use of the Aircraft by User, family members or guests, including injury to or death of any persons, including User, family members and guests which may result from or arise out of the use or operation of the Aircraft during the term of this Agreement (“Claims”). This Paragraph 6 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

(c) User agrees that when, in the reasonable view of Operator’s Flight Operations Department or the pilots of the Aircraft, safety may be compromised, Operator or the pilots may terminate a flight, refuse to commence a flight, or take other action necessitated by such safety considerations without liability for loss, injury, damage, or delay.


(d) In no event shall Operator be liable to User or his family members, employees, agents, representatives, guests, or invitees for any claims or liabilities, including property damage or injury and death, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, in excess of the amount paid by Operator’s insurance carrier in the event of such loss.

(e) OPERATOR SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO USER OR HIS FAMILY MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, GUESTS, OR INVITEES FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND/OR PUNIITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR ANY REASON INCLUDING ANY DELAY OR FAILURE TO FURNISH THE AIRCRAFT OR CAUSED OR OCCASIONED BY THE PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY SERVICES COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT.

7. Covenants Regarding Aircraft Maintenance.

Each Aircraft has been inspected and maintained in the twelve-month period preceding the date hereof in accordance with the provisions of FAR Part 91. Operator shall, at its own expense, inspect, maintain, service, repair, overhaul, and test the Aircraft in accordance with FAR Part 91. Each Aircraft will remain in good operating condition and in a condition consistent with its airworthiness certification, including all FAA-issued airworthiness directives and mandatory service bulletins. In the event that any non-standard maintenance is required during any applicable lease term, Operator, or Operator’s Pilot-In-Command, shall immediately notify User of the maintenance required, the effect on the ability to comply with User’s dispatch requirements and the manner in which the Parties will proceed with the performance of such maintenance and conduct of the balance of the planned flight(s).

8. No Warranty.

NEITHER OPERATOR (NOR ITS AFFLIATES) MAKES, HAS MADE OR SHALL BE DEEMED TO MAKE OR HAVE MADE: ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AIRCRAFT TO BE USED HEREUNDER OR ANY ENGINE OR COMPONENT THEREOF INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY AS TO DESIGN, COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS, QUALITY OF MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, USE OR OPERATION, AIRWORTHINESS, SAFETY, PATENT, TRADEMARK OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OR TITLE.

9. Operational Control.

Operator shall be responsible for the physical and technical operation of the Aircraft and the safe performance of all flights and shall retain full authority and control, including exclusive operational control, and possession of the Aircraft at all times during the term of this Agreement. In accordance with applicable FARs, the qualified flight crew provided by Operator will exercise all required and/or


appropriate duties and responsibilities in regard to the safety of each flight conducted hereunder. The Pilot-In-Command shall have absolute discretion in all matters concerning the preparation of the Aircraft for flight and the flight itself, the load carried and its distribution, the decision whether or not a flight shall be undertaken, the route to be flown, the place where landings shall be made and all other matters relating to operation of the Aircraft. User specifically agrees that the flight crew shall have final and complete authority to delay or cancel any flight for any reason or condition which, in sole judgment of the Pilot-In-Command, could compromise the safety of the flight and to take any other action which, in the sole judgment of the Pilot-In-Command, is necessitated by considerations of safety. No such action of the Pilot-In-Command shall create or support any liability to User or any other person for loss, injury, damages or delay. The Parties further agree that Operator shall not be liable for delay or failure to furnish the Aircraft and crew pursuant to this Agreement which is caused by government regulation or authority, mechanical difficulty or breakdown, war, civil commotion, strikes or labor disputes, weather conditions, acts of God or other circumstances beyond Operator’s reasonable control. User agrees that Operator’s operation of aircraft is within the operation guidelines of the Operator’s Flight Operations Department manual and the crews are responsible to operate within the guidelines of FAR 91 and the Operator’s Flight Operations Department manual.

10. Governing Law.

The Parties hereto acknowledge that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.

11. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which will be deemed an original, all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

12. Notices and Communications.

All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or desired to be given hereunder shall be in writing (except as permitted pursuant to Paragraph 2(c)) and shall be deemed to be given: (i) if personally delivered, upon such delivery; (ii) if mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, addressed as (to the extent applicable for mailing) listed in the preamble hereto, upon the earlier to occur of actual receipt, refusal to accept receipt or three (3) days after such mailing; (iii) if sent by regularly scheduled overnight delivery carrier with delivery fees either prepaid or an arrangement, satisfactory with such carrier, made for the payment of such fees, addressed (to the extent applicable for overnight delivery) as listed in the preamble hereto, upon the earlier to occur of actual receipt or the next “Business Day” (as hereafter defined) after being sent by such delivery; or (iv) upon actual receipt when sent by fax, mailgram, telegram or telex. Notice given by other means shall be deemed to be given only upon actual receipt. Addresses may be changed by written notice given as provided herein and signed by the party giving the notice.


13. Further Acts.

OPERATOR and USER shall from time to time perform such other and further acts and execute such other and further instruments as may be required by law or may be reasonably necessary to: (i) carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement; and (ii) establish, maintain and protect the respective rights and remedies of the other party.

14. Successors and Assigns.

Neither this Agreement nor any party’s interest herein shall be assignable to any other party whatsoever, except that Operator may assign its interest to an affiliate without the consent of the User. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto, their heirs, representatives and successors.

15. Severability.

In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, those provisions shall be replaced by provisions acceptable to both Parties to this Agreement.

16. Flight Crew.

Operator is responsible for providing a qualified flight crew for all flight operations under this Agreement. The Operator will furnish two experienced and competent pilots who shall be under the direction and control of the Operator at all times.

17. Taxes.

The Parties acknowledge that reimbursement of all items specified in Paragraph 4, except for subsections (7) and (8) thereof, are subject to the Federal Excise Tax imposed under Internal Revenue Code 4261 (the “Commercial Transportation Tax”). User shall pay to Operator (for payment to the appropriate governmental agency) any Commercial Transportation Tax or state and local taxes, if any, applicable to flights of the Aircraft conducted hereunder. Operator shall indemnify User for any claims related to the Commercial Transportation Tax or other taxes to the extent that User has paid Operator the amounts necessary to pay such taxes.

18. Right of Possession.

Operator has the right of possession to each Aircraft in Exhibit A pursuant to an Aircraft Lease Agreement. Nothing herein shall constitute a transfer of Operator’s possessory rights to the Aircraft.

19. Truth-in-Leasing.

The Operator shall mail a copy of this Agreement for and on behalf of both Parties to: Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Registration Branch, Attention: Technical Section, P.O. Box 25724, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125, within twenty-four (24) hours of its execution, as provided by FAR 91.23 (c)(1). Additionally, Operator agrees to comply with the notification requirements of FAR Section 91.23 by notifying by telephone or in person the Columbus, Ohio FAA Flight Standards District Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the first flight under this Agreement.


(a) OPERATOR CERTIFIES THAT EACH AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED WITHIN THE 12-MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF PART 91 OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS AND THAT ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT’S MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION HEREUNDER WI LL BE MET AND ARE VALID FOR THE OPERATIONS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE DURATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

(b) OPERATOR, WHOSE ADDRESS APPEARS IN PARAGRAPH 12 ABOVE AND WHOSE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE APPEARS BELOW, AGREES, CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WHENEVER EACH AIRCRAFT IS OPERATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, OPERATOR SHALL BE KNOWN AS, CONSIDERED AND SHALL IN FACT BE THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THAT OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS.

(c) THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT AN EXPLANATION OF FACTORS AND PERTINENT FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS BEARING ON OPERATONAL CONTROL CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE NEAREST FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE.

(d) OPERATOR AGREES TO KEEP A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have each caused this Agreement to be duly executed on             , 20    .

 

OPERATOR:
Cardinal Health, Inc.

 

By:  
Its:  
USER:  

 


EXHIBIT A

Cardinal Health, Inc.

Leased Aircraft Subject to Time Sharing Agreement

Each of the undersigned is a party to the Time Sharing Agreement dated             , 20    , by and between Cardinal Health, Inc. (“Operator”) and             (“User”) (together the “Parties”), and agrees that from and after             , 20    , until this Exhibit A shall be superseded and replaced through agreement of the Parties or the Time Sharing Agreement shall be terminated pursuant to its terms, the Aircraft described below shall constitute the “Aircraft” described in and subject to the terms of the Time Sharing Agreement.

 

[Description of Aircraft]

OPERATOR:
Cardinal Health, Inc.

 

By:  
Its:  
USER:  

 

Exhibit 12.1

CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 

     Fiscal Year Ended June 30,     For the Three Months
Ended,

September 30, 2009
 

(in millions, except for ratios)

   2005     2006     2007     2008     2009    

Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations

   $ 1,374.4      $ 1,316.3      $ 815.3      $ 1,295.1      $ 1,159.8      $ 175.0   

Less minority interest

     5.3        3.1        0.7        0.4        1.1        0.5   
                                                

Total earnings before income taxes, discontinued operations and minority interest

     1,379.7        1,319.4        816.0        1,295.5        1,160.9        175.5   

Plus fixed charges:

            

Interest expense

     87.2        102.5        108.2        143.4        118.4        34.4   

Capitalized interest

     4.8        4.1        10.5        13.5        5.1        1.0   

Amortization of debt offering costs

     3.4        3.4        7.4        3.5        3.8        6.2   

Interest portion of rent expense

     19.7        16.8        15.6        12.2        11.1        2.0   
                                                

Fixed charges

     115.1        126.8        141.7        172.6        138.4        43.6   

Plus amortization of capitalized interest

     3.2        2.9        1.3        1.5        2.5        1.7   

Less capitalized interest

     (4.8     (4.1     (10.5     (13.5     (5.1     (1.0
                                                

Earnings

   $ 1,493.2      $ 1,445.0      $ 948.5      $ 1,456.1      $ 1,296.7      $ 219.8   
                                                

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1)

     13.0        11.4        6.7        8.4        9.4        5.0   

 

(1)

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed by dividing fixed charges into earnings before income taxes, discontinued operations and minority interest plus fixed charges and capitalized interest. Fixed charges include interest expense, amortization of debt offering costs and the portion of rent expense which is deemed to be representative of the interest factor. Interest expense recorded on tax exposures has been recorded in income tax expense and has therefore been excluded from the calculation.

Exhibit 31.1

I, George S. Barrett, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Cardinal Health, Inc.;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Dated:   November 9, 2009
 

/s/    George S. Barrett

  George S. Barrett
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

I, Jeffrey W. Henderson, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Cardinal Health, Inc.;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Dated:   November 9, 2009
 

/s/    Jeffrey W. Henderson

  Jeffrey W. Henderson
  Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32.1

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, George S. Barrett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

 

(1) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 containing the financial statements of the Company (the “Periodic Report”), which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

 

(2) the information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 9, 2009

 

 

/s/    George S. Barrett

 
  George S. Barrett  
  Chairman and  
  Chief Executive Officer  

Exhibit 32.2

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jeffrey W. Henderson, Chief Financial Officer of Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

 

(1) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 containing the financial statements of the Company (the “Periodic Report”), which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

 

(2) the information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 9, 2009

 

 

/s/ Jeffrey W. Henderson

 
  Jeffrey W. Henderson  
  Chief Financial Officer  

Exhibit 99.1

STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Cardinal Health Inc.’s (the “Company”) filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including Cardinal Health’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 (the “2009 Form 10-K”), Cardinal Health’s Annual Report to Shareholders, any quarterly report on Form 10-Q or any current report on Form 8-K of Cardinal Health (along with any exhibits to such reports as well as any amendments to such reports), our press releases, or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Cardinal Health, may include directly or by incorporation by reference forward-looking statements which reflect Cardinal Health’s current view (as of the date such forward-looking statement is first made) with respect to future events, prospects, projections or financial performance. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made, implied or projected in or by such statements. These uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to:

 

   

competitive pressures in the markets in which the company operates, including pricing pressures;

 

   

increasing consolidation in the healthcare industry, which could give the resulting enterprises greater bargaining power and may increase pressure on prices for the company’s products and services;

 

   

uncertainties regarding the features of government healthcare reform initiatives and their enactment and implementation;

 

   

the loss of or material reduction in the purchase or default by one or more key customers;

 

   

the loss of, or default by, one or more key suppliers for which alternative suppliers may not be readily available;

 

   

unfavorable changes to the terms of key customer or supplier relationships, or changes in customer mix;

 

   

changes in manufacturers’ pricing, selling, inventory, distribution or supply policies or practices, including policies concerning price appreciation;

 

   

changes in hospital buying groups or hospital buying practices;

 

   

changes in the frequency or magnitude of branded pharmaceutical price appreciation or generic pharmaceutical price deflation, restrictions in the amount of inventory available to the company, or changes in the timing of generic launches or the introduction of branded pharmaceuticals;

 

   

uncertainties relating to market conditions for pharmaceuticals;

 

   

changes in the distribution or outsourcing pattern for pharmaceutical and medical/surgical products and services, including an increase in direct distribution;

 

   

the costs, difficulties and uncertainties related to the integration of acquired businesses, including liabilities related to the operations or activities of such businesses prior to their acquisition;

 

   

uncertainties related to the company’s divestiture strategy, including difficulties in finding buyers or alternative exit strategies at acceptable prices and terms and in a timely manner;

 

   

the company’s ability to introduce and market new products and its ability to keep pace with advances in technology;

 

   

changes in laws and regulations or in the interpretation or application of laws or regulations, as well as possible failures to comply with applicable laws or regulations as a result of possible misinterpretations or misapplications;

 

   

legislative changes to the prescription drug reimbursement formula and related reporting requirements for generic pharmaceuticals under Medicaid;

 

   

uncertainties related to recent disruptions in the financial markets, including uncertainties related to the availability and/or cost of credit;

 

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the continued financial viability and success of our customers, suppliers and franchisees and the potential impact on our customers, suppliers and franchisees of declining economic conditions;

 

   

actions of regulatory bodies and other governmental authorities, including the DEA, the FDA, the NRC, HHS, various state boards of pharmacy and state health departments that could delay, limit or suspend product development, manufacturing, distribution or sales or result in warning letters, recalls, seizures, injunctions and monetary sanctions;

 

   

costs or claims resulting from potential errors or defects in our manufacturing, compounding, repackaging, information systems or pharmacy management services that may injure persons or damage property or operations, including costs from remediation efforts or recalls;

 

   

the results, costs, effects or timing of any commercial disputes, patent infringement claims, or other legal proceedings;

 

   

the costs, effects, timing or success of restructuring programs or plans;

 

   

increased costs for the components, compounds, raw materials or energy used by our businesses, including radioisotopes, oil and gas, or shortages in these inputs;

 

   

the risks of counterfeit products in the supply chain;

 

   

risks associated with global operations, including the effect of local economic environments, inflation, recession, currency volatility and global competition, in addition to risks associated with compliance with U.S and international laws relating to global operations;

 

   

difficulties or delays in the development, production, manufacturing and marketing of new or existing products and services, including difficulties or delays associated with obtaining requisite regulatory consents or approvals associated with those activities;

 

   

disruption or damage to or failure of our information or controls systems;

 

   

uncertainties relating to general economic, political, business, industry, regulatory and market conditions;

 

   

risks associated with the spin-off of CareFusion Corporation (“CareFusion”) including risks of not obtaining the intended benefits from the spin-off, risks of non-performance under spin-off agreements, risks relating to less diversification, and risks relating to adverse tax consequences to the Company and/or the Company’s shareholders;

 

   

risks associated with the Company’s minority investment in CareFusion such as, risks relating to CareFusion’s business, and risks relating to the disposition of the retained shares of CareFusion common stock; and

 

   

other factors described in “Item 1A: Risk Factors” of the Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2009.

The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “target,” “intend,” “seek,” and similar expressions generally identify “forward-looking statements,” which speak only as of the date the statement was made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except to the extent required under applicable law.

 

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