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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 24, 2012)

Filed July 24, 2012For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on July 24, 2012, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The core of this filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results, although the information is furnished, not officially filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial performance metrics and operational updates for the period. While this 8-K itself is brief and primarily serves as a vehicle for disseminating the press release, the attached press release is where the critical investor information resides. This includes key financial figures such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or significant business developments that may have impacted the quarter's performance or future outlook for Centene.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) released its second-quarter 2012 financial results on July 24, 2012, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) as the primary source of detailed financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
  • 3The information presented in the 8-K and the attached press release is furnished, not filed, and therefore does not carry the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific details on revenue, profitability, and any other financial metrics reported.
  • 5The filing does not contain new material disclosures beyond what is presented in the press release.
  • 6This report primarily serves as a notification mechanism for the release of quarterly financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Centene Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The information contained in this 8-K filing and its attached press release is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, though it should still be considered important for understanding the company's performance.

This particular 8-K filing is focused solely on the release of second-quarter financial results. Any new business updates or strategic changes would typically be found within the content of the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) or in subsequent filings.