Summary
Elevance Health, Inc., formerly known as WellPoint, Inc., filed this Form 8-K on July 30, 2014, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing these results, which is included as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that the information provided in this press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a fully filed document. The filing serves as an official notification of the company's performance during the reported quarter.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing Date: July 30, 2014
- 2Reporting Period: Second quarter ended June 30, 2014
- 3Company Name: WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.)
- 4Key Disclosure: Furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing Q2 2014 financial results.
- 5Disclosure Status: Information furnished, not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6Purpose: To officially announce and provide access to the company's quarterly financial performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to WellPoint, Inc.'s (now Elevance Health, Inc.) financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, through an accompanying press release.
When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it is generally not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is 'filed'. This means investors should treat furnished information with caution regarding its legal implications for misstatements or omissions, although it is still considered important for understanding the company's performance.
The specific financial results for the second quarter of 2014 are detailed in the press release dated July 30, 2014, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.