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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report (May 1, 2003)

Filed May 1, 2003For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K report on May 1, 2003, primarily to disclose financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. This filing, made under Regulation FD disclosure rules, includes a press release issued on April 30, 2003, detailing the company's performance for the first quarter of 2003. Investors should note that while this 8-K provides key financial updates, it is furnished and not formally 'filed,' meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
  • 2The information was disseminated via a press release dated April 30, 2003.
  • 3This 8-K filing is made under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) rather than Item 7 (Financial Statements) or Item 12 (Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 4The press release, identified as Exhibit 99.1, contains the core financial details.
  • 5The filing confirms the company's legal jurisdiction of incorporation as Delaware.
  • 6Michael F. Neidorff, President and Chief Executive Officer, signed the report, indicating executive oversight of the disclosed information.
  • 7The report emphasizes that information furnished under Regulation FD is not deemed 'filed' for certain liabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Centene Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, as required by Regulation FD.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing, which was issued on April 30, 2003.

No, this filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 9) and is furnished, not formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the same liabilities as a formally filed document, unless expressly incorporated by reference into another filing.

Michael F. Neidorff is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Centene Corporation. He signed this 8-K report, signifying his authorization and awareness of the disclosed financial information.