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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 28, 2009)

Filed July 28, 2009For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) has filed an 8-K report on July 28, 2009, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The report primarily consists of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results, which is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial performance metrics and operational updates during the quarter. The filing itself does not provide the detailed financial statements but directs readers to the accompanying press release for the actual results. This filing serves as a notification of the release of the company's quarterly earnings. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release would contain crucial information regarding revenue, profitability, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by Centene's management. Investors will need to consult Exhibit 99.1 to understand the company's performance and outlook for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) announced its second quarter 2009 financial results via an 8-K filing on July 28, 2009.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q2 2009 financial performance.
  • 3The press release contains the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
  • 4The information in the 8-K and the attached press release is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not carry the same regulatory liability as a formally filed document.
  • 5Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial figures, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share.
  • 6No new financial statements or detailed exhibits beyond the press release are included in this specific filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, are detailed in the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

The information contained in this Form 8-K and its attached press release is furnished, not filed. This means it is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is generally not subject to the liabilities associated with that section, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.

The press release (Exhibit 99.1) would typically include key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and potentially management's commentary on performance and future outlook. Specific figures would need to be confirmed by reviewing the exhibit directly.

The filing itself does not specify updated projections. However, press releases announcing quarterly results often include forward-looking guidance provided by the company's management. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for any such forward-looking statements or guidance.