10-K/APeriod: FY2000

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2000

Filed April 2, 2001For Securities:UNH

Summary

This 10-K/A filing from UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, provides an amendment to their annual report. The filing confirms the company's status as a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange with a significant market capitalization of approximately $18.97 billion as of March 12, 2001. It highlights the company's commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance, noting that it has filed all required reports and has not been delinquent in its filings. Key aspects of this amendment revolve around corporate governance and executive compensation, with numerous incorporated exhibits detailing various stock incentive plans, employment agreements for key executives including the CEO, William W. McGuire, M.D., and the CFO, Patrick J. Erlandson. The filing also references significant agreements such as the AARP Health Insurance Agreement, indicating strategic partnerships that are crucial to understanding UNH's business operations and revenue streams.

Key Highlights

  • 1UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) operates on the New York Stock Exchange with a substantial market capitalization of approximately $18.97 billion as of March 12, 2001.
  • 2The company confirms its adherence to SEC filing requirements, having filed all necessary reports for the preceding 12 months and the past 90 days.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference the company's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, and its Proxy Statement for the May 9, 2001, Annual Meeting.
  • 4Numerous exhibits detail executive compensation plans, including stock incentive plans and specific employment agreements for key executives like the CEO and CFO.
  • 5Significant business agreements are referenced, such as the AARP Health Insurance Agreement and various information technology and pharmacy benefit management agreements, showcasing strategic partnerships and operational arrangements.
  • 6The filing indicates that the company has no securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act, meaning its securities are primarily traded on the NYSE under Section 12(b).
  • 7The amendment highlights the company's corporate structure, listing its incorporation in Minnesota and its principal executive offices in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment (10-K/A) to UnitedHealth Group's annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. It serves to update or correct information previously filed and incorporates various documents related to corporate governance, executive compensation, and business operations.

As of March 12, 2001, the aggregate market value of the registrant's voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $18,972,661,725, based on a stock price of $59.66 per share.

The incorporated exhibits detail various corporate matters including stock incentive plans for employees and non-employee directors, executive savings plans, employment agreements for key executives (CEO, CFO, etc.), and significant business agreements such as health insurance agreements (e.g., AARP), and technology/pharmacy benefit management agreements.

This particular filing is primarily an amendment and references information incorporated from other documents (like the annual report to shareholders and proxy statement). While it confirms the market capitalization and share count, detailed financial statements for the year 2000 would be found within the referenced Annual Report to Shareholders (Exhibit 13).