8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2014)

Filed February 4, 2014For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2014, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2013. This filing primarily serves to furnish the company's earnings press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that the information within this 8-K and its exhibit is deemed 'furnished' rather than 'filed', meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing. Therefore, the core of the investor takeaway lies within the details of the press release itself, which is not provided in this excerpt but is referenced as the primary disclosure vehicle.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation announced its Q4 and full-year 2013 financial results on February 4, 2014.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to provide the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The information disclosed is furnished, not filed, limiting liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data and operational commentary.
  • 5This filing acts as a notification mechanism for the release of detailed financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Centene Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2013, by furnishing their earnings press release as Exhibit 99.1.

The detailed financial results, including specific numbers for revenue, earnings, and other key metrics, are contained within the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Information that is 'furnished' is generally provided to the SEC but does not carry the same legal liabilities as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company has fewer legal repercussions if the furnished information turns out to be inaccurate, unless it is later incorporated into a formal filing.

This excerpt does not specify the content of the press release. Investors would need to review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) to determine if it contains any forward-looking statements, guidance, or projections for future periods.