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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 27, 2010)

Filed July 27, 2010For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on July 27, 2010, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. The report primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, its purpose is to formally present the company's performance update to the market. Investors are advised that the information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibit are not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning they are not subject to specific liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) announced its Q2 2010 financial results via an 8-K filing on July 27, 2010.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K is to furnish the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial performance data for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
  • 4The information provided in this filing is furnished, not filed, and therefore has different regulatory implications under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5No new material operational or financial information is presented directly within the 8-K document itself, beyond the announcement of the press release.
  • 6The filing serves as a formal notification to the market about the company's performance update.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release issued on July 27, 2010, for detailed information on Centene's revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

The detailed financial information is contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by Centene Corporation on July 27, 2010. This exhibit is attached to the Form 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished' (as stated in the 8-K for Exhibit 99.1), it is made available to the public but is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as 'filed' information. It also means it's not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

This particular 8-K filing is primarily for reporting financial results. Any strategic announcements or forward-looking guidance would be included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this report. Investors should carefully review the press release for such details.