Summary
Elevance Health, Inc. (formerly Anthem, Inc.) officially announced its corporate name change, effective June 27, 2022, upon filing amended Articles of Incorporation with the Indiana Secretary of State. This name change, approved by shareholders and subsequently reflected in the company's Bylaws effective June 28, 2022, signifies a strategic evolution for the company. While the filing itself is procedural, the name change to Elevance Health, Inc. suggests a broader rebranding and potentially a more diversified future beyond its traditional health insurance roots, indicating a potential shift in strategic focus or market positioning that investors should monitor.
Key Highlights
- 1Corporate name change from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc. effective June 27, 2022.
- 2Shareholder approval for the name change was obtained prior to this filing.
- 3The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation reflecting the new name were filed with the Indiana Secretary of State.
- 4The company's Bylaws were also amended to reflect the new corporate name, effective June 28, 2022.
- 5This 8-K filing is primarily to formalize and disclose the legally effective name change.