Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP to Expand Class Period in Class Action Against McKesson HBOC, Inc.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1999--

The following was announced today by Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP:

Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP ("Class Counsel") which commenced a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of securities holders of McKesson HBOC, Inc. (NYSE:MCK) ("McKesson" or the "Company"), intends to expand the class period in an amended complaint. The expanded class period will include all persons, other than HBO & Company ("HBOC") (NYSE:HBOC) shareholders, who held McKesson securities as of April 27, 1999. Additionally, if you purchased the common stock of HBOC at any time since April 22, 1998 you are potentially a member of the class and are eligible to join in this action as a lead plaintiff.

Plaintiff charges defendants with violations of the federal securities laws and seeks to recover damages on behalf of all those who purchased or otherwise acquired McKesson securities during the Class Period.

If you would like to discuss this action or if you have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights as a potential class member or lead plaintiff, you may contact Mel E. Lifshitz Esq., or Michael S. Egan, Esq., at Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, [phone] or 212-779-1414 or by e-mail at [e-mail].