8-KLeadership Changes

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 31, 2005)

Filed January 31, 2005For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed a Form 8-K on January 31, 2005, to report a change in its Board of Directors. Specifically, director Samuel E. Bradt has decided not to stand for re-election at the upcoming 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Bradt has been a director since 1993 and will continue to serve out the remainder of his current term, which concludes at the 2005 Annual Meeting. This filing primarily serves to inform stakeholders of this planned transition on the board. While no specific reason for Mr. Bradt's decision was provided, his departure marks the end of a significant tenure with the company. Investors should note that this is a change at the director level and does not immediately involve executive officers or impact the company's operational or financial performance as detailed in this specific filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) announced a change in its Board of Directors via Form 8-K filed January 31, 2005.
  • 2Director Samuel E. Bradt will not seek re-election at the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • 3Mr. Bradt has served as a director since 1993.
  • 4His current term as a Class I director will conclude at the 2005 Annual Meeting.
  • 5Mr. Bradt will continue to serve on the board until the 2005 Annual Meeting.
  • 6The filing pertains to Item 5.02 regarding departure of directors or principal officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to inform investors and stakeholders that Centene Corporation director Samuel E. Bradt will not be standing for re-election at the company's 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Mr. Bradt's tenure as a director will formally end at the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He will continue to serve the remainder of his current term until that meeting.

No, this specific 8-K filing focuses solely on a change in the Board of Directors and does not disclose any financial performance, operational changes, or other material financial information.

The filing states that Mr. Bradt "will not stand for re-election" but does not provide a specific reason for his decision. Investors would need to look to future communications or the company's proxy statement for more details, if any are provided.