8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 23, 2012)

Filed October 23, 2012For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2012, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. The report primarily incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results. While the filing itself is brief, it directs investors to the press release for detailed operational and financial performance information. It is important to note that the information provided in this 8-K and its attached press release are furnished and not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning they do not carry the same liabilities. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the substantive financial details. This filing serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding the company's quarterly performance. The incorporation by reference of the press release means that the primary source of financial data and commentary on the third quarter of 2012 for Centene Corporation can be found within that document. Investors seeking to understand Centene's financial condition and operational results for the period should consult the press release directly for metrics such as revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management discussions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation announced its third quarter 2012 financial results on October 23, 2012.
  • 2The primary content of this 8-K filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 2012 financial performance.
  • 3Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial results and operational commentary.
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This filing does not inherently provide detailed financial figures but directs investors to an external document for such information.
  • 6The filing references prior information from an 8-K filed on October 17, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for Centene's third quarter ended September 30, 2012, are primarily located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information contained in this 8-K filing and its attached press release are furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning they are not subject to the same liabilities.

Referencing a press release in an 8-K filing is a common way for companies to disseminate material information, such as financial results, to the public quickly. The 8-K serves as the official SEC record that the information has been made public, while the press release contains the actual details.

This particular 8-K filing itself does not list specific financial metrics. It indicates that these details are available in the attached press release, Exhibit 99.1.