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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2012)

Filed February 7, 2012For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2012, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. The key information is contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which serves as the primary source for investor insights regarding the company's performance. This filing is furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not subject to the same liability provisions as typical SEC filings, but it provides crucial data points for shareholders and potential investors to assess the company's recent financial standing. Investors should review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on revenue, earnings per share, and other critical financial metrics for the periods discussed. While the 8-K itself is brief and primarily serves as a notification and attachment vehicle, the financial results detailed in the press release are essential for understanding Centene's operational and financial condition as of year-end 2011 and its outlook going forward. The company's performance in these periods would have been a key indicator of its strategic execution and market position.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The financial results are detailed in a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 4Information contained in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not formally filed, meaning it is not subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data, including revenue and earnings.
  • 6This report provides a snapshot of Centene's financial performance at the close of the 2011 fiscal year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Centene Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by Centene Corporation on February 7, 2012, announcing these results.

No, the information contained in this Form 8-K and its attached Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same liabilities as formally filed documents, though it still provides important performance information.

These financial results cover the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2011.