8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 6, 2007)

Filed December 6, 2007For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on December 6, 2007, primarily to disclose its 2008 financial guidance and a specific charge for the fourth quarter of 2007. The company anticipates a charge of approximately $12 million related to asset impairments and severance costs. While the 8-K itself is brief and refers to an attached press release for details, the disclosure of 2008 financial guidance is a critical piece of information for investors. This guidance provides insight into the company's expectations for future performance, revenue growth, and profitability. Investors should review the associated press release for the specific figures and assumptions underpinning this guidance to assess the company's outlook and potential investment value.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) issued an 8-K filing on December 6, 2007.
  • 2The filing announced Centene's 2008 financial guidance.
  • 3A fourth quarter 2007 charge of approximately $12 million was disclosed.
  • 4The charge is related to asset impairments and severance costs.
  • 5The press release containing the detailed guidance and charge information is included as an exhibit.
  • 6The filing falls under Regulation FD disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Centene Corporation's financial guidance for the year 2008 and to announce a $12 million charge for asset impairments and severance costs in the fourth quarter of 2007, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The $12 million charge represents a one-time expense in the fourth quarter of 2007 related to asset impairments and severance costs. While it impacts the current quarter's earnings, investors should focus on its nature as a non-recurring item and assess its impact on ongoing operational performance as detailed in the press release.

The full details regarding Centene Corporation's 2008 financial guidance are available in the press release issued by the company on December 6, 2007, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not include updated financial statements. It primarily serves as a disclosure of material events, specifically the 2008 financial guidance and the Q4 2007 charge, and incorporates the relevant press release by reference.