Summary
Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2019, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The key information provided is within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), which details the company's operational and financial performance for the reported periods. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial metrics, as the 8-K itself primarily serves as a notification of the release and contains limited new information beyond referencing the exhibit.
Key Highlights
- 1Centene Corporation announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018, via an 8-K filing on February 5, 2019.
- 2The primary source of detailed financial information is the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3The filing indicates that the information contained within the press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 4This means the information is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically noted.
- 5Investors need to consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on revenue, earnings, and other key financial and operational metrics for the periods reported.
- 6The 8-K filing itself is a procedural document confirming the release of financial results rather than providing direct analytical data within the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
The detailed financial results are located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing, dated February 5, 2019.
No, the information in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same liabilities as formally filed information unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.
This 8-K filing primarily serves as an official notification that Centene Corporation has released its financial results. Investors should review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial performance data, guidance, and any management commentary regarding the reported periods.
No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results or commentary. It only references and includes the press release (Exhibit 99.1) where that information is presented.