Summary
Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 14, 2008, primarily to report on its fourth-quarter results via a press release issued on February 8, 2008. While the filing itself is brief, it points investors to Exhibit 99.1, the full text of that press release, for detailed financial analysis and operational performance information for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Investors should review this press release for specific financial metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing on February 14, 2008, serves as a notification of the release of Centene Corporation's fourth-quarter financial results.
- 2The core information regarding the fourth quarter results is contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated February 8, 2008.
- 3Investors are directed to the February 8, 2008 press release for a detailed analysis of the company's operational and financial performance.
- 4This filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but rather references the external press release.
- 5Information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibits is not considered "filed" for purposes of certain SEC regulations (e.g., Section 18 of the Exchange Act).
- 6The filing does not contain any material definitive agreements, amendments to articles of incorporation, or other significant corporate events beyond the earnings release.
Frequently Asked Questions
The detailed fourth-quarter financial results are provided in the press release issued by Centene Corporation on February 8, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
The 8-K filing on February 14, 2008, is a formal submission to the SEC to report that a press release concerning the company's financial results had been issued on February 8, 2008. The press release contains the actual financial performance information.
No, the information contained in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is designated as 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same liabilities as 'filed' information.
This 8-K filing itself does not contain specific forward-looking guidance. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued on February 8, 2008, as it is likely to contain any such commentary or guidance provided by Centene Corporation regarding future expectations.