8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Elevance Health, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 26, 2006)

Filed July 26, 2006For Securities:ELV

Summary

This 8-K filing by WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health) reports on the company's financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is included as an exhibit. This information provides investors with a timely update on the company's performance during the specified period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or management discussion, it serves as the official notification and repository for the press release where these crucial details are disclosed. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, membership, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by the company's management. This filing is critical for understanding WellPoint's operational and financial standing as of mid-2006, enabling investors to assess the company's progress against its strategic objectives and market expectations.

Key Highlights

  • 1WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release detailing the company's performance for the period.
  • 3The press release serves as the primary source of specific financial and operational data for the quarter.
  • 4The filing is dated July 26, 2006, indicating timely disclosure of the quarterly results.
  • 5This report is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which is standard for press release attachments.
  • 6Key financial metrics, operational highlights, and potentially future outlook are expected to be found within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to WellPoint, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006, by furnishing a press release containing these details.

The specific financial details, including revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics, are contained within the press release dated July 26, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves to report the earnings release. While it references the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the results, the detailed financial statements themselves are typically presented within that press release or in subsequent SEC filings like the 10-Q.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC for public record but it is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is standard practice for earnings press releases attached to 8-K filings.