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Elevance Health, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 23, 2008)

Filed January 23, 2008For Securities:ELV

Summary

Elevance Health, Inc. (formerly WellPoint, Inc.) filed an 8-K on January 23, 2008, to report its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. This filing serves as a notification to investors about the release of these key financial figures. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to furnish a press release containing the detailed financial performance for the reported periods, allowing investors to assess the company's operational and financial standing at the close of 2007. Investors should pay close attention to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) as it contains the substantive financial data. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the actual numbers, it directs stakeholders to the official announcement where details on revenue, earnings, and other critical financial metrics for Q4 2007 and the full fiscal year are disclosed. This information is crucial for understanding the company's recent performance and its trajectory.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K by WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.) on January 23, 2008.
  • 2The report primarily announces the release of financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
  • 3Furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's financial results.
  • 4The press release details the financial performance for Q4 2007 and the full year 2007.
  • 5This filing is a standard procedure to inform investors of material financial information.
  • 6The information furnished in the 8-K is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.
  • 7Key executive signatory is John Cannon, EVP and General Counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.) has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and to furnish the press release containing these results.

The actual financial numbers are detailed in the press release dated January 23, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific revenue, earnings, and other financial performance data.

This specific 8-K filing is primarily focused on the disclosure of financial results. While the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) will contain the financial details, it is unlikely to contain extensive new strategic information beyond what is necessary to explain the financial performance. For strategic updates, investors should consult other filings or company communications.

This means that the content provided in this 8-K report (specifically the furnished press release) is not subject to the same level of liability as 'filed' documents under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also means this information won't be automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.