10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2005

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2005

Filed November 4, 2005For Securities:UNH

Summary

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) filed its quarterly report for the period ending September 29, 2005. The filing highlights the company's ongoing share repurchase program. During the third quarter of 2005, UNH repurchased a total of 3,976,500 shares of its common stock, with an average price paid per share of $52.26. All repurchases were conducted as part of a publicly announced plan, indicating a consistent capital return strategy to shareholders. The report also includes certifications pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, underscoring the company's commitment to corporate governance and financial transparency. Investors should note the effective stock split that occurred in May 2005, which has been reflected in all share and per-share amounts presented.

Key Highlights

  • 1Total of 3,976,500 shares repurchased in Q3 2005.
  • 2Average repurchase price of $52.26 per share during the quarter.
  • 3All share repurchases were executed under a publicly announced plan.
  • 4The company has a remaining authorization to repurchase up to 59,795,100 shares under its current program as of September 30, 2005.
  • 5Stock split (two-for-one) effective May 27, 2005, with all share and per-share amounts restated.
  • 6Filing includes Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications (Sections 302 and 906) for executive leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the exact total value isn't explicitly stated as a single dollar amount, we can estimate it. With 3,976,500 shares repurchased at an average price of $52.26 per share, the approximate total value of repurchases is $207,868,350 (3,976,500 * $52.26).

As of September 30, 2005, UNH had authorization to repurchase up to 59,795,100 shares under its current program.

Yes, UNH's board of directors declared a two-for-one stock split that was effective on May 27, 2005. All share and per-share amounts in this filing have been restated to reflect this split.

This specific excerpt focuses primarily on the company's share repurchase activities and related disclosures, including Sarbanes-Oxley certifications. It does not contain detailed financial statements or operational performance metrics for the quarter.