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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 8, 2005)

Filed February 8, 2005For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 8, 2005, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004. This filing primarily directs investors to a press release issued on February 7, 2005, which contains the detailed financial information. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the specific numbers, it serves as the official notification that these results have been released, making the press release the key document for understanding Centene's performance during that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation filed an 8-K on February 8, 2005, to report financial results.
  • 2The reported period covers the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3The filing references a press release issued on February 7, 2005, as the source of detailed financial results.
  • 4This 8-K is primarily an informational filing to make the press release publicly available.
  • 5The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to Section 18 liability.
  • 6The information is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Centene Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2004, by attaching the press release that details these results.

The actual financial results are contained in the press release issued by Centene Corporation on February 7, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

While this 8-K does not specify them, investors should look for key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), operating margins, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary on business performance provided in the February 7, 2005 press release.