This excerpt taken from the CVS 8-K filed Nov 5, 2009.
Corporate Segment
The following table summarizes our Corporate segments performance for the respective periods:
(Unaudited)
Third Quarter Ended(1)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended(1)
In millions
September 30, 2009
September 27, 2008
September 30, 2009
September 27, 2008
Operating expenses
$
129.4
$
105.1
$
398.4
$
332.5
(1)
On December 23, 2008, the Companys Board of Directors approved a change in the Companys fiscal year end from the Saturday nearest December 31 of
each year to December 31 of each year to better reflect the Companys position in the health care, rather than the retail, industry. As you review the Companys operating performance, please consider that the third quarter of 2009 and
2008 include 92 days and 91 days, respectively, and the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 27, 2008 both include 273 days.