MCKESSON CORPMCK
MCKESSON CORP Debt Disclosure
Debt and Financing Activities
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
U.S. Dollar notes (1) (2) | |||||||||||
0.90% Notes due December 3, 2025 | $ | — | $ | 500 | |||||||
1.30% Notes due August 15, 2026 | 500 | 499 | |||||||||
7.65% Debentures due March 1, 2027 | 150 | 150 | |||||||||
3.95% Notes due February 16, 2028 | 343 | 343 | |||||||||
4.90% Notes due July 15, 2028 | 400 | 399 | |||||||||
4.75% Notes due May 30, 2029 | 196 | 196 | |||||||||
4.25% Notes due September 15, 2029 | 500 | 500 | |||||||||
4.65% Notes due May 30, 2030 | 650 | — | |||||||||
4.95% Notes due May 30, 2032 | 650 | — | |||||||||
5.10% Notes due July 15, 2033 | 597 | 597 | |||||||||
5.25% Notes due May 30, 2035 | 699 | — | |||||||||
6.00% Notes due March 1, 2041 | 218 | 217 | |||||||||
4.88% Notes due March 15, 2044 | 255 | 255 | |||||||||
Foreign currency notes (1) (3) | |||||||||||
1.50% Euro Notes due November 17, 2025 | — | 649 | |||||||||
1.63% Euro Notes due October 30, 2026 | 578 | 541 | |||||||||
3.13% Sterling Notes due February 17, 2029 | 595 | 581 | |||||||||
| Lease and other obligations | 195 | 227 | |||||||||
| Total debt | 6,526 | 5,654 | |||||||||
| Less: Current portion | 1,267 | 1,191 | |||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | 5,259 | $ | 4,463 | |||||||
(1)These notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company.
(2)Interest on these U.S. dollar notes is payable semi-annually.
(3)Interest on these foreign currency notes is payable annually.
Long-Term Debt
The Company’s long-term debt includes both U.S. dollar and foreign currency-denominated borrowings. At March 31, 2026 and 2025, $6.5 billion and $5.7 billion, respectively, of total debt was outstanding, of which $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, was included under the caption “Current portion of long-term debt” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Public Debt Offerings
On May 30, 2025, the Company completed a public debt offering of 4.65% Notes due May 30, 2030 in a principal amount of $650 million (the “2030 Notes”), a public debt offering of 4.95% Notes due May 30, 2032 in a principal amount of $650 million (the “2032 Notes”) and a public debt offering of 5.25% Notes due May 30, 2035 in a principal amount of $700 million (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2030 and 2032 Notes, the “Notes”). Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on May 30th and November 30th of each year, commencing on November 30, 2025. Total proceeds received from the issuance of the Notes, net of discounts and debt offering expenses, were $2.0 billion. The Company utilized the net proceeds from the Notes together with cash on hand to fund the acquisition of Core Ventures.
On September 10, 2024, the Company completed a public debt offering of 4.25% Notes due September 15, 2029 in a principal amount of $500 million (the “2029 Notes”). Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15th and September 15th of each year, commencing on March 15, 2025. Proceeds received from the issuance of the 2029 Notes, net of discounts and debt offering expenses, were $496 million. The Company utilized the net proceeds from the debt offering of the 2029 Notes together with cash on hand to redeem its $500 million outstanding principal amount of 5.25% Notes due February 15, 2026 (the “2026 Notes”), which became callable on or after February 15, 2024, prior to maturity at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. The total loss recognized on the debt extinguishment of the 2026 Notes described above for the year ended March 31, 2025 was not material and was included within “Interest expense” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Each of the 2029 Notes, the 2030 Notes, the 2032 Notes and the 2035 Notes, constitutes a “series,” is an unsecured and unsubordinated obligation of the Company and ranks equally with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness that may be outstanding from time-to-time. Each series is governed by an indenture and officers’ certificate that are materially similar to those of other series of notes issued by the Company. Upon at least 10 days’ and not more than 60 days’ notice to holders of the applicable series of the notes, the Company may redeem such series of the notes for cash in whole, at any time, or in part, from time to time, at redemption prices that include accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium before a specified date, and at par plus accrued and unpaid interest thereafter until maturity, each as specified in the indenture and the officers’ certificate. If there were to occur both (a) a change of control of the Company and (b) a downgrade of the applicable series of the notes below an investment grade rating by each of the Ratings Agencies (as defined in the applicable officers’ certificate) within a specified period, then the Company would be required to make an offer to purchase that series at a price equal to 101% of the then outstanding principal amount of that series, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of repurchase. The indenture and the related officers’ certificate for each series, subject to the exceptions and in compliance with the conditions as applicable, specify that the Company may not consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of its assets, incur liens, or enter into sale-leaseback transactions exceeding specific terms, without the lenders’ consent. The indenture also contains customary events of default provisions.
Retirements and Redemption
The Company’s €600 million of 1.50% Notes and $500 million of 0.90% Notes matured on November 17, 2025 and December 3, 2025, respectively. These notes were repaid using cash on hand.
Other Information
Scheduled principal payments of long-term debt are:
(In millions) | Payments | ||||
| Fiscal 2027 | $ | 1,267 | |||
| Fiscal 2028 | 390 | ||||
| Fiscal 2029 | 1,030 | ||||
| Fiscal 2030 | 723 | ||||
| Fiscal 2031 | 676 | ||||
| Thereafter | 2,440 | ||||
| Total | $ | 6,526 | |||
Revolving Credit Facilities
5-Year Facility
On November 7, 2022, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “2022 Credit Facility”) which was subsequently amended on November 7, 2024 and May 8, 2025, that provides a syndicated $4.0 billion senior unsecured credit facility with a $3.6 billion aggregate sublimit of availability in Canadian dollars, British pound sterling, and Euro. The 2022 Credit Facility was scheduled to mature in November 2029, but was terminated in April 2026 and replaced with the 2026 5-Year Facility described below. Borrowings under the 2022 Credit Facility bear interest based upon the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) for credit extensions denominated in U.S. dollars, the Sterling Overnight Index Average Reference Rate for credit extensions denominated in British pound sterling, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate for credit extensions denominated in Euros, the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average for credit extensions denominated in Canadian dollars, a prime rate, or alternative overnight rates, as applicable, plus agreed upon margins. The 2022 Credit Facility contains various customary investment grade covenants, including a financial covenant which obligates the Company to maintain a maximum Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the 2022 Credit Facility. If the Company does not comply with these covenants, its ability to use the 2022 Credit Facility may be suspended and repayment of any outstanding balances under the 2022 Credit Facility may be required to be repaid. The remaining terms and conditions of the 2022 Credit Facility are substantially similar to those previously in place under the 2020 Credit Facility. The Company can use funds obtained under the 2022 Credit Facility for general corporate purposes. There were no borrowings under the 2022 Credit Facility during the year ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and no amounts outstanding at March 31, 2026 or March 31, 2025.
364-Day Credit Facility
On May 8, 2025, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “364-Day Credit Facility”), that provides a syndicated $1.0 billion senior unsecured credit facility. The 364-Day Credit Facility was scheduled to mature in May 2026, but was terminated in April 2026 and replaced with the 2026 5-Year Facility described below. On or prior to the maturity date, the Company may, at its election and subject to certain customary conditions, convert the outstanding loans into a term loan that is repayable in May 2027. Borrowings under the 364-Day Credit Facility bear interest based upon SOFR for credit extensions denominated in U.S. Dollars and other relevant underlying benchmarks, plus agreed margins.
The 364-Day Credit Facility contains various customary investment grade covenants, including a financial covenant which obligates the Company to maintain a maximum Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the 364-Day Credit Facility. If the Company does not comply with these covenants, its ability to use the 364-Day Credit Facility may be suspended and any outstanding balances under the 364-Day Credit Facility may be required to be repaid. The terms and conditions of the 364-Day Credit Facility are substantially similar to those under the 2022 Credit Facility. The Company can use funds obtained under the 364-Day Credit Facility for general corporate purposes. There were no borrowings under the 364-Day Credit Facility during the year ended March 31, 2026 and no amounts outstanding at March 31, 2026.
At March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the 2022 Credit Facility and the 364-Day Credit Facility
2026 Credit Facility
On April 24, 2026, the Company terminated the 2022 Credit Facility and 364-Day Credit Facility and entered into a new Credit Agreement (the “2026 Credit Facility”) that provides a syndicated $5.0 billion senior unsecured credit facility with a $4.5 billion aggregate sublimit of availability in Canadian dollars, British pound sterling, and Euro. The 2026 Credit Facility is scheduled to mature in April 2031. Borrowings under the 2026 Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a rate equal to a margin over either (a) a base rate determined by reference to the greatest of (1) the “prime rate” as quoted by the Wall Street Journal, (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (3) the Term SOFR rate plus 1.00%, (b) a SOFR rate determined by reference to the secured overnight financing rate published by the CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited for the interest period relevant to such borrowing or (c) a rate determined by the relevant rate administrator for loans denominated in Euro, Sterling or Canadian dollars. The margin for the 2026 Credit Facility will be based on a ratings-based pricing grid ranging from 0% to 0.25%, in the case of base rate loans, 0.625% to 1.25%, in the case of SOFR rate loans and 0.625% to 1.25%, in the case of loans denominated in Euro, Sterling or Canadian dollars. The 2026 Credit Facility contains various customary investment grade covenants, including a financial covenant which obligates the Company to maintain a maximum Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, each as defined in the 2026 Credit Facility, excluding any indebtedness of the Medical-Surgical Solutions segment and the portion of Consolidated EBITDA attributable to that segment. If the Company
does not comply with these covenants, its ability to use the 2026 Credit Facility may be suspended and repayment of any outstanding balances under the 2026 Credit Facility may be required to be repaid. The remaining terms and conditions of the 2026 Credit Facility are substantially similar to those previously in place under the 2022 Credit Facility. The Company can use funds obtained under the 2026 Credit Facility for general corporate purposes.
Medical-Surgical Solutions Term Loan and Revolving Facility
On April 1, 2026, a subsidiary of the Company, McKesson Medical-Surgical Top Holdings, Inc. (“MMS Borrower”) and certain of its subsidiaries, entered into a credit agreement (the “MMS Credit Agreement”) for (i) a $750 million senior secured term “A” loan facility due 2031 (the “Term Loan A-1 Facility”), (ii) a $250 million senior secured term “A” loan facility due 2028 (the “Term Loan A-2 Facility” and, together with the Term Loan A-1 Facility, the “Term Loan A Facilities”) and (iii) a $1.0 billion senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Term Loan A Facilities, the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”). The Revolving Credit Facility matures on April 1, 2031. MMS Borrower and certain other subsidiaries of MMS Borrower also entered into security, guaranty and other related agreements in connection with the MMS Credit Agreement.
Borrowings under the Term Loan A Facilities bear interest at a rate selected by MMS Borrower equal to either (i) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the MMS Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin equal to 1.250% per annum or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the MMS Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin equal to 0.250% per annum. MMS Borrower selected an initial interest rate equal to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate plus the applicable margin of 1.250% per annum. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility will bear interest at a rate selected by MMS Borrower at a rate initially equal to either (x) the Term Benchmark Rate (as defined in the MMS Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin equal to 1.250% per annum or (y) the Base Rate, plus an applicable margin equal to 0.250% per annum, in each case until financial statements for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026 have been delivered, and thereafter at rates varying from 1.625% to 1.250% plus the Term Benchmark Rate or 0.625% to 0.250% plus the Base Rate, based on achievement of certain Total Net Leverage Ratios (as defined in the MMS Credit Agreement) and certain public corporate credit ratings. In addition, MMS Borrower is required to pay a commitment fee at rates varying from 0.225% to 0.175%.
All of MMS Borrower’s obligations under the MMS Credit Agreement are secured, subject to certain exceptions and Excluded Assets (as defined in the Credit Agreement), by a security interest in substantially all tangible and intangible assets of MMS Borrower and certain material U.S. subsidiaries of MMS Borrower (such entities, collectively, the “Guarantors”).
The MMS Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative and negative covenants applicable to MMS Borrower and the Guarantors, including, among other things, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments, fundamental changes, dispositions, and dividends and other distributions. The MMS Credit Agreement also includes financial maintenance covenants requiring MMS Borrower to maintain a maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio and a minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, in each case, tested on a quarterly basis, and customary events of default. MMS Borrower can use funds obtained under the MMS Credit Agreement to, among other things, pay indebtedness due from MMS Borrower or its subsidiaries to the Company, and other general corporate purposes. Total proceeds received from the issuance of the Term Loan A Facilities, net of discounts and debt offering expenses, were $993 million. The net proceeds from the Term Loan A Facilities were used by MMS Borrower for a payment of principal on an intercompany loan with the Company.
Commercial Paper
The Company maintains a commercial paper program to support its working capital requirements and for other general corporate purposes. Under the program, the Company can issue up to $5.0 billion in outstanding commercial paper notes. During the years ended March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024, the Company borrowed and repaid $9.2 billion, $15.1 billion, and $20.0 billion, respectively, under the program. At March 31, 2026 and 2025, there were no commercial paper notes outstanding.Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2025 | May 9, 2025 | |
| 2024 | May 8, 2024 | |
| 2023 | May 9, 2023 | |
| 2022 | May 9, 2022 | |
| 2021 | May 12, 2021 | |
| 2020 | May 22, 2020 | |
| 2019 | May 15, 2019 | |
| 2018 | May 24, 2018 | |
| 2017 | May 22, 2017 | |
| 2016 | May 5, 2016 | |
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