DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health plans to release first-quarter financial results for its fiscal 2013 on Oct. 30, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

The company has scheduled a webcast and conference call for Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern to discuss the results. To access the call and corresponding slide presentation, go to the Investors page at cardinalhealth.com or dial 224.357.2209. There is no access code required for the call.  

There is no pre-registration; however, participants are advised to dial into the call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Presentation slides and an audio replay will be will be archived on the website after the conclusion of the meeting. The audio replay will also be available until Nov. 29 by dialing 855.859.2056 or 404.537.3406, passcode 35940715.

Upcoming Investor Events

• Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 8:30 a.m. local time on Nov. 2 at the company headquarters in Dublin, Ohio
• Credit Suisse Healthcare Conference at 8:30 a.m. local time on Nov. 14 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix

At these events, Cardinal Health executives will discuss the company's diverse products and services, company performance and strategies for continued growth. To access more details and live webcasts of these events, including remarks, go to the Investors page at cardinalhealth.com.

About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a $108 billion health care services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health care. As the business behind health care, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physician offices focus on patient care while  reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 60,000 locations each day. The company is also a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, the company supports the growing diagnostic industry by supplying medical products to clinical laboratories and operating the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #21 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 30,000 people worldwide. More information about the company may be found at cardinalhealth.com and @CardinalHealth on Twitter.

SOURCE Cardinal Health