1、2008 Summary Annual ReportresilientAmerisourceBergen is one of the worlds largest pharmaceuticalservices companies serving the United States,Canada and selectedglobal markets.Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers andhealthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel,theCompany provides
2、drug distribution and related services designedto reduce costs and improve patient outcomes.AmerisourceBergensservice solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceuticalpackaging to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services.With more than$70 billion in annual revenue,AmerisourceBe
3、rgenis headquartered in Valley Forge,PA,and employs more than 10,000people.AmerisourceBergen is ranked#28 on the Fortune 500 list.For more information,go to .1COMPANY OVERVIEW10CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY13LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS,R.DAVID YOST,PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER14LETTER TO S
4、TOCKHOLDERS,RICHARD C.GOZON,CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD16FINANCIAL STATEMENTS21CORPORATE INFORMATIONOur highly automateddistribution centers pushadditional volume throughthe facility at very lowincremental cost.AmerisourceBergen is one of the worldslargest pharmaceutical services companiesserving the Unit
5、ed States,Canada andselected global markets with a focus on thepharmaceutical supply channel.Servicing bothpharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcareproviders,the Company provides drugdistribution and related services designed toreduce costs and improve patient outcomes.Our scale,our position in th
6、e healthcareindustry,and the value we bring to the channelhave all helped our business continue to succeedin the face of challenges in the broader economy.AmerisourceBergen has remained resilient dueto its efficiency,its diverse customer mix,itsfavorable product mix,its focus on distributionand rela