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10-KPeriod: FY2011

Elevance Health, Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2011

Filed February 22, 2012For Securities:ELV

Summary

Elevance Health, Inc. (formerly WellPoint, Inc.) reported strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. The company experienced a 3.7% increase in total operating revenue to $59.9 billion, driven by premium rate increases and membership growth in its Senior business. Net income, however, saw a slight decrease of 8.3% to $2.6 billion, primarily due to lower operating results in the Consumer segment, partially offset by improvements in the Commercial and Other segments. Despite the dip in net income, diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose by 4.5% to $7.25, aided by a reduction in outstanding shares due to a robust share repurchase program. The company's strategic acquisition of CareMore in August 2011 positions it for future growth in the senior care market. Management highlighted a commitment to enhancing member value through innovative care management programs and technology investments. Looking ahead, Elevance Health aims to drive growth organically and through strategic acquisitions, focusing on earnings per share growth and efficient capital deployment.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Total operating revenue increased by 3.7% to $59.9 billion in 2011.
  • 2Net income decreased by 8.3% to $2.6 billion, impacted by lower performance in the Consumer segment.
  • 3Diluted EPS increased by 4.5% to $7.25, benefiting from share repurchases.
  • 4Acquisition of CareMore Health Group, Inc. completed in August 2011, strengthening senior care offerings.
  • 5Total medical membership grew by 2.8% to 34.3 million members.
  • 6Company continued to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
  • 7Medical cost trend was estimated at approximately 7% for 2011, primarily driven by unit costs.

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