Summary
Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 10, 2009, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. This filing serves as a notification mechanism to the market about the company's performance, allowing investors to access the specifics of the fourth quarter and year-end results through the attached press release.
Key Highlights
- 1Centene Corporation (CNC) announced its Q4 and full-year 2008 financial results via an 8-K filing on February 10, 2009.
- 2The primary purpose of the filing is to provide market notification of the company's operational and financial performance.
- 3Detailed financial results are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to the 8-K filing.
- 4The information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibit is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability under that section.
- 5The filing does not incorporate by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
The detailed financial results are presented in the press release, Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this Form 8-K filing filed on February 10, 2009.
This 8-K filing officially notifies investors and the market that Centene Corporation has released its financial results for the specified periods. It serves as a gateway to accessing those results through the accompanying press release.
No, the information contained in this 8-K filing and its attached press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that specific section.