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

Filed April 23, 2008For Securities:ELV

Summary

Elevance Health, Inc., formerly WellPoint, Inc., filed an 8-K report on April 23, 2008, primarily to disclose its first-quarter 2008 financial results via press release. This filing serves as an important update for investors on the company's performance in early 2008. While the detailed financial figures are in the referenced press release, the 8-K itself highlights a significant management change. The company announced the appointment of John E. Gallina as interim Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. This role is in addition to his existing responsibilities as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Comprehensive Health Solutions Business Unit. This change sees Wayne S. DeVeydt step down from the Chief Accounting Officer role, though he continues as CFO. Investors should monitor how this interim appointment impacts financial reporting and controls.

Key Highlights

  • 1WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health) reported its first-quarter 2008 financial results on April 23, 2008, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed Q1 2008 financial performance.
  • 3John E. Gallina was appointed interim Chief Accounting Officer, effective April 22, 2008.
  • 4Mr. Gallina's appointment is in addition to his current role as VP and CFO of the Comprehensive Health Solutions Business Unit.
  • 5Wayne S. DeVeydt transitioned from Chief Accounting Officer to continue solely as Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6Mr. Gallina has been with the company in various financial roles since 1994.
  • 7The disclosed information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting its incorporation into other filings unless specifically referenced.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose WellPoint, Inc.'s (now Elevance Health) financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, through an attached press release. It also reports a key executive appointment.

John E. Gallina has been appointed as the interim Chief Accounting Officer, effective April 22, 2008. He will continue to hold his current position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Comprehensive Health Solutions Business Unit.

Wayne S. DeVeydt has stepped down as Chief Accounting Officer but will continue in his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the company.

No, the detailed financial results for the first quarter of 2008 are presented in the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The 8-K itself primarily announces the event and management change.