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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 18, 2013)

Filed April 18, 2013For Securities:UNH

Summary

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) filed an 8-K on April 18, 2013, to report its first quarter 2013 financial results. The primary focus of this filing is the announcement of these results, accompanied by a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's performance. Investors should note the company's use of a non-GAAP financial measure, 'adjusted cash flows from operating activities,' to present a clearer comparison of performance across periods. This adjusted figure specifically excludes a Medicare premium payment received in March 2012 that was intended for April 2012. While management believes this non-GAAP measure enhances comparability, investors are reminded that it should be considered alongside, not as a replacement for, GAAP-based financial measures. The company emphasizes transparency by providing reconciliations and continuing to report on a GAAP basis.

Key Highlights

  • 1UnitedHealth Group reported its first quarter 2013 financial results on April 18, 2013.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed Q1 2013 earnings announcement.
  • 3The company is utilizing a non-GAAP financial measure: 'adjusted cash flows from operating activities'.
  • 4This adjusted measure aims to improve period-over-period comparability by excluding a specific Medicare premium payment timing difference.
  • 5The excluded item is a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) premium payment received in March 2012 but allocated for April 2012.
  • 6The most directly comparable GAAP measure for Q1 2012 cash flows from operating activities was $3.6 billion.
  • 7Investors are advised to consider non-GAAP measures alongside GAAP results and review provided reconciliations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide details on UnitedHealth Group's first quarter 2013 financial results, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

'Adjusted cash flows from operating activities' is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes a specific Medicare premium payment received out of its normal period (March 2012 for April 2012). UnitedHealth Group uses this measure to provide a more comparable view of its operating cash flow performance between different periods, aiming to smooth out timing differences.

Investors should understand that non-GAAP measures, like adjusted cash flows, are not replacements for GAAP measures but are intended to offer additional insight. It's important to review these non-GAAP figures in conjunction with the company's official GAAP financial statements and any provided reconciliations to fully understand the company's financial condition and performance.

The detailed Q1 2013 financial results are provided in the press release dated April 18, 2013, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.