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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2020)

Filed February 4, 2020For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2020, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019. The key information is contained within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is furnished rather than filed, meaning it's not subject to the same liability provisions as a formally filed document. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial figures and operational commentary. This filing serves as notification of the release of the company's 2019 year-end and fourth-quarter performance. While the 8-K itself provides minimal detail, it directs stakeholders to the attached press release for substantive financial data, including earnings, revenue, and potentially forward-looking guidance. The distinction between furnished and filed information is important for understanding the legal implications of the disclosed data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation filed an 8-K on February 4, 2020, disclosing its Q4 and full-year 2019 financial results.
  • 2The core financial details are presented in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The press release is furnished, not filed, impacting its legal standing under SEC regulations.
  • 4This filing primarily serves as an announcement and a pointer to the detailed financial results in the press release.
  • 5Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance metrics and operational updates for the period ending December 31, 2019.
  • 6The filing does not contain new or amended financial statements beyond the information in the press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Centene Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2019, by attaching the press release that contains these results.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by Centene Corporation on February 4, 2020, announcing these results.

No, the information contained in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated.

This specific filing (Item 9.01) only lists the press release as an exhibit. It does not contain newly issued financial statements as part of the 8-K itself; those details would be within the press release (Exhibit 99.1).