Summary
Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2008, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The filing primarily consists of a press release announcing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification to the market regarding the company's performance during the period. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for the specific operational and financial data, including key metrics and management commentary on the quarter's outcomes.
Key Highlights
- 1Centene Corporation (CNC) reported its first quarter 2008 financial results on April 22, 2008.
- 2The filing is an 8-K, indicating a significant event, in this case, the release of quarterly financial performance.
- 3The primary content of the report is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q1 2008 financial results.
- 4This filing triggers a need for investors to review the attached press release for specific financial data and performance metrics.
- 5The information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to specific liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6The report confirms the company's adherence to timely disclosure requirements for material financial events.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Centene Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, through an attached press release.
The detailed financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by Centene Corporation on April 22, 2008, and attached to this 8-K filing.
This specific 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance. Those details would typically be found within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and should be reviewed there, subject to the usual disclaimers and risks associated with such statements.
When information is 'furnished' under an 8-K (as indicated in Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 for Exhibit 99.1), it means the SEC has been notified of the event, but the company is not subject to the same liabilities for that specific information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as it would be if the information were 'filed'. It does not mean the information is less important, but rather affects the legal liability framework.