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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 26, 2012)

Filed April 26, 2012For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2012, reporting on the outcomes of its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 24, 2012. Key decisions included the re-election of several directors and the approval of the Centene Corporation 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The company also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. Additionally, stockholders provided advisory approval for executive compensation. The 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, designed to align employee incentives with shareholder value, was formally adopted following stockholder approval. The report details the voting results for each of these matters, providing transparency on shareholder engagement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Re-election of directors Robert K. Ditmore, Frederick H. Eppinger, David L. Steward, and Orlando Ayala.
  • 2Ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2012.
  • 3Stockholder approval of the advisory vote on executive compensation.
  • 4Adoption of the Centene Corporation 2012 Stock Incentive Plan following stockholder approval.
  • 5Detailed voting results are provided for director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation advisory vote, and the stock incentive plan adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports the significant outcomes of Centene Corporation's 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, specifically the results of voting on director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and the adoption of a new stock incentive plan.

Robert K. Ditmore and David L. Steward were re-elected as Class II Directors, Frederick H. Eppinger was re-elected as a Class II Director, and Orlando Ayala was re-elected as a Class III Director.

The adoption of the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan indicates the company's intention to use equity-based compensation to incentivize and retain key personnel, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. This plan was formally approved by the stockholders at the annual meeting.

Yes, the selection of KPMG LLP as Centene Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012, was ratified by the stockholders.