8-K/AExhibits & Filings

CENTENE CORP 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Jun 9, 2016)

Filed June 9, 2016For Securities:CNC

Summary

This filing is an Amendment to a previous 8-K report filed by Centene Corporation (CNC) on March 24, 2016, which was related to their acquisition of Health Net, Inc. This specific amendment, filed on June 9, 2016, serves to provide an updated consent from Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm for Health Net. For investors, this filing is primarily procedural. It does not introduce new material financial information or strategic updates regarding the acquisition itself. Instead, it ensures that the necessary documentation, specifically the consent from Health Net's auditors, is current and properly included as an exhibit to the original 8-K filing. This is a standard requirement when financial statements or related audit information are incorporated into SEC filings following a merger or acquisition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an Amendment No. 2 to its Form 8-K on June 9, 2016.
  • 2This amendment relates to the previously reported acquisition of Health Net, Inc.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to provide an updated consent from Deloitte & Touche LLP.
  • 4Deloitte & Touche LLP is the independent registered public accounting firm for Health Net.
  • 5This filing does not contain new financial statements or material updates on the acquisition's strategic performance.
  • 6The filing ensures regulatory compliance by including updated auditor consent documentation.
  • 7The earliest event date reported remains March 24, 2016, the date of the original 8-K filing concerning the Health Net acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K/A filing is to amend a previous 8-K report by including an updated consent from Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm for Health Net, Inc., related to Centene's acquisition of Health Net.

No, this filing does not provide new financial statements or results. It is an amendment to correct or supplement prior filings, specifically by updating auditor consent documentation.

This filing is related to the acquisition of Health Net, Inc. by Centene, which was previously reported. However, this amendment specifically addresses procedural documentation (auditor consent) and not the operational or financial performance post-acquisition.

The consent from Deloitte & Touche LLP indicates their permission for their report on Health Net's financial statements to be included in Centene's SEC filings. An updated consent suggests a need to ensure this permission is current and appropriately reflected in the amended filing.