Summary
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2008, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2007 financial results. The primary focus of this filing is the announcement of these results, which were detailed in a press release furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that the company provided certain non-GAAP financial measures for full-year 2007, which exclude charges related to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. These adjusted metrics include adjusted earnings from operations, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted earnings per share, among others. The filing also provides the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for full-year 2007, such as earnings from operations of $7.849 billion, net earnings of $4.654 billion, and earnings per share of $3.42. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations provided in the press release for a full understanding of the adjustments made to the non-GAAP figures.
Key Highlights
- 1UNH announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2007 financial results via an 8-K filing.
- 2The company issued a press release on January 22, 2008, containing the detailed results.
- 3The filing includes non-GAAP financial measures for full-year 2007, adjusted for Section 409A charges.
- 4Key GAAP financial metrics for full-year 2007 are provided: Earnings from operations of $7.849 billion.
- 5Net earnings for full-year 2007 were reported at $4.654 billion.
- 6Earnings per share for full-year 2007 reached $3.42.
- 7The information provided in Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference except as noted.