8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 14, 2010)

Filed January 14, 2010For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on January 14, 2010, primarily to report its 2010 financial guidance, which was initially announced via a press release on January 8, 2010. While the filing itself contains minimal new information beyond referencing the press release, the guidance provided by the company is the critical takeaway for investors. This filing serves as the official record for the forward-looking statements made by Centene regarding its expected financial performance for the upcoming fiscal year. Investors should focus on the details within the January 8th press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial projections. This includes anticipated revenues, earnings per share, and any other key operational or financial metrics that Centene has outlined for 2010. It's important to note that this information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to the same liability provisions as other parts of an 8-K, but it remains a crucial piece of information for understanding management's expectations and assessing the company's strategic outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on January 14, 2010, to report its 2010 financial guidance.
  • 2The 2010 financial guidance was initially released via a press release on January 8, 2010.
  • 3The press release containing the guidance is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4The information in the 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, and therefore not subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 liabilities.
  • 5Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific details of Centene's 2010 financial projections.
  • 6This filing provides forward-looking statements from management regarding anticipated company performance for 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Centene Corporation's 2010 financial guidance, which was previously communicated in a press release on January 8, 2010.

The specific details of Centene's 2010 financial guidance are contained within the press release issued on January 8, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing (Item 2.02) is focused on providing forward-looking financial guidance for 2010 and does not contain new historical financial results or performance data. Investors should refer to other filings for historical information.

Information that is 'furnished' (as is the case with Exhibit 99.1 in this filing) is provided for informational purposes but is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is 'filed'. However, it still represents important forward-looking statements from management.