What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by WellPoint, Inc. is to furnish a press release that reports the company's financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Where can I find the detailed financial results for the period?

The detailed financial results, including specific metrics, are contained within the press release dated January 28, 2009, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

Does this filing include forward-looking statements or guidance?

This specific 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking statements or detailed guidance. Such information would typically be found within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) or subsequent filings.

What is the significance of the information being 'furnished' rather than 'filed'?

When information is 'furnished' (as stated in the filing), it is generally not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This means investors should not treat furnished information as if it were part of a registered filing for liability purposes, although it still provides important disclosure.

ELV 8-K: Earnings & Results

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This Form 8-K filing by WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.) reports on the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which was issued on January 28, 2009. While the filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements or forward-looking guidance, it serves as an official record that the company has disseminated its 2008 year-end and fourth-quarter financial performance to the public via a press release. Investors seeking specific financial metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and management commentary on the company's performance and outlook should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1). This report is important for investors as it marks the official communication of the company's past performance, a critical input for evaluating its current valuation and future prospects. The filing indicates the company's adherence to regulatory reporting requirements and provides the earliest official date of disclosure for these results. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document regarding liability for misstatements or omissions.

Key Highlights

1WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2009.
2The filing's primary purpose is to report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008.
3A press release containing these financial results, issued on January 28, 2009, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
4The filing does not contain detailed financial statements or forward-looking guidance within the 8-K itself.
5Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance details.
6Information furnished in this report is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes.
7The filing confirms the official release date of the company's 2008 year-end financial performance.

Elevance Health, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2009)

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