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CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2021)

Filed April 27, 2021For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2021, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. While the 8-K itself is brief and primarily serves to attach the press release, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the substantive financial details for investors. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific performance metrics, revenue figures, earnings per share, and forward-looking guidance provided by the company for the period. The filing indicates that the information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability as traditionally filed information. However, it remains crucial for understanding the company's recent operational performance and its outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation reported its Q1 2021 financial results via an 8-K filing on April 27, 2021.
  • 2The primary information for investors is contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The filing includes results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
  • 4Specific financial metrics such as revenue, earnings, and guidance are expected to be detailed in the press release.
  • 5Information provided in this 8-K and its exhibit is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Investors should consult the press release for a comprehensive understanding of Centene's Q1 2021 performance and future outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for Centene's first quarter ended March 31, 2021, are provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this 8-K filing.

Information that is 'furnished' is generally considered less liable under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compared to information that is 'filed'. However, it still provides important updates on the company's performance.

The 8-K itself does not contain specific guidance. Any forward-looking guidance or outlook for the remainder of 2021 would be detailed within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Investors should look for key metrics such as total revenue, earnings per share (EPS), net income, membership numbers across different segments (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare), and any updated financial guidance provided by management for the upcoming quarters and full year.