8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2006)

Filed July 25, 2006For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation filed an 8-K on July 25, 2006, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The filing primarily consists of a press release detailing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a filed document. The press release is the primary source of the operational and financial condition details for the quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation reported its second-quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2006.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial and operational results.
  • 3The company's Chairman and CEO, Michael F. Neidorff, signed the report, indicating executive oversight.
  • 4The filing is specifically categorized under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5Information provided in this 8-K and its exhibit is furnished, not filed, and thus does not carry the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached press release for the substantive details of the Q2 2006 financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to report Centene Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, the information in this Form 8-K and its attached press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as information that is formally filed.

Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Centene Corporation, signed this report, indicating his authorization and oversight of the disclosed information.