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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2006)

Filed February 7, 2006For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2006, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued on the same date and contains the actual results. Investors should refer to the press release for specific performance metrics, earnings per share, revenue, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. This report primarily serves as notification of the earnings release and does not offer new operational developments. The company disclosed that the information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibit are not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated. This is a standard disclosure practice for earnings release filings under Item 2.02.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation filed an 8-K on February 7, 2006, to report financial results.
  • 2The report covers the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2005.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The filing's primary purpose is to announce the earnings release, not to disclose new material events.
  • 5Information furnished in the 8-K and its exhibit is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6Standard disclosure language is used, indicating no incorporation by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are not directly included in the 8-K filing itself. You should refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by Centene Corporation on February 7, 2006, detailing the financial performance for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005.

This 8-K filing is significant because it officially announces and disseminates Centene Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2005. It serves as a public record that the company has disclosed its performance metrics to the market.

No, this Form 8-K, under Item 2.02, is specifically for reporting results of operations and financial condition. It primarily points to the accompanying press release for financial details and does not appear to announce any new material business developments, strategic initiatives, or operational updates beyond the reported financial performance.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC but it is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This also generally means it won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless the company explicitly states so.