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Elevance Health, Inc. 8-K Report (Jun 10, 2004)

Filed June 10, 2004For Securities:ELV

Summary

Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV), formerly Anthem, Inc., issued this Form 8-K on June 9, 2004, to disclose information related to upcoming meetings with securities analysts and investors during the weeks of June 8, 2004, and June 14, 2004. The primary purpose of these meetings was to confirm the company's ability to meet previously issued earnings expectations, as detailed in a press release and conference call on April 28, 2004. This filing serves to manage investor expectations and provide transparency regarding the company's financial outlook. While the report itself does not contain new financial results, it strongly reiterates management's confidence in achieving previously stated earnings guidance. The company emphasizes that the information shared in these meetings and within the report is subject to safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the company's other SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results, including the potential merger with WellPoint Health Networks Inc.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company officers are scheduled to meet with analysts and investors during the weeks of June 8 and June 14, 2004.
  • 2Anthem is confirming its ability to meet earnings expectations previously provided on April 28, 2004.
  • 3The disclosure is made under Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure).
  • 4Reference is made to a press release and conference call from April 28/29, 2004, for detailed prior guidance.
  • 5The information provided is subject to safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • 6Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect future results are highlighted, including the pending merger with WellPoint Health Networks Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and securities analysts that Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health) officers will be meeting with them to confirm the company's ability to meet its previously stated earnings expectations.

Anthem previously provided its earnings expectations in a press release and conference call on April 28, 2004.

The filing mentions various risks including trends in healthcare costs and utilization, premium rate increases, government regulation, competitor actions, the impact of new prescription drugs and technology, financial strength ratings, litigation, provider contracting, the successful completion and integration of the merger with WellPoint Health Networks Inc., bio-terrorist activity or public health epidemics, and general economic downturns.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information furnished in this report shall not be deemed to be 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.