8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 26, 2006)

Filed July 26, 2006For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation filed an 8-K on July 26, 2006, to disclose information presented during their second quarter 2006 earnings conference call on July 25, 2006. The primary focus of this filing is the release of a presentation titled "Claims Liabilities: Change in Estimates for Q1 2006." This presentation, included as an exhibit, provides insights into adjustments made to the company's claims liabilities for the first quarter of 2006. Investors should pay close attention to the details within this presentation as changes in claims liabilities can significantly impact a healthcare company's financial performance and profitability. The nature and magnitude of these estimate changes are crucial for understanding the company's operational performance and the accuracy of its prior financial reporting. This 8-K does not contain new financial results but rather supplementary information related to prior period estimates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation filed an 8-K on July 26, 2006, reporting on events from July 25, 2006.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to provide disclosure under Regulation FD.
  • 3A presentation titled "Claims Liabilities: Change in Estimates for Q1 2006" was posted on the company's website and is included as an exhibit.
  • 4This presentation was discussed during the company's 2nd quarter 2006 earnings conference call.
  • 5The exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) contains details regarding adjustments made to claims liabilities for the first quarter of 2006.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes and will not be incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose, under Regulation FD, a presentation about changes in Centene's claims liabilities estimates for the first quarter of 2006. This information was shared during their Q2 2006 earnings conference call.

The detailed information regarding the changes in claims liabilities for Q1 2006 is contained within the presentation titled "Claims Liabilities: Change in Estimates for Q1 2006," which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not present Centene's financial results for the second quarter of 2006. It primarily serves to disclose supplementary information related to prior period (Q1 2006) claims liability estimates that were discussed during the Q2 earnings call.

According to the filing, the information in this 8-K and its exhibits are not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning they are not subject to the liabilities associated with that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into a specific filing.