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.