Company to pay $1.1 billion for pharmaceutical distributor.
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Former United Stationers president, CEO to replace James L. Bierman.
Sales for the first six months increased 15 percent year-over-year.
Profit decreases 1.7 percent to $569.8 million for the quarter.
Sales for fourth quarter increased 7.5 percent year-over-year.
Robert P. Mauch promoted to EVP, president of AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.
Pharmaceutical segment sales increased 16 percent year-over-year.
Portfolio management, investment in innovation, business transformation fuel record year.
Profit rose to $896.3 million, up 23.7 percent from a year ago.
Diversified manufacturer also posts 4Q sales increase of 2 percent.
Acquisition expands company's services to animal health market.
Purchase helps company expand presence in life science industry.
Pharmaceutical declines from expired contracts impacted results.
Distribution Solutions sales grew 37 percent in the quarter for McKesson.
Domestic segment sales grew 4 percent, while international sales increased 30.7 percent..
