What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide investors with UnitedHealth Group's second quarter 2013 financial results, which were detailed in a press release furnished as an exhibit to the filing.

What is 'adjusted cash flows from operating activities' and why is UNH using it?

Adjusted cash flows from operating activities is a non-GAAP financial measure that UNH uses to present a more comparable view of its operational performance across different periods. It adjusts for certain timing differences related to CMS premium payments, excluding payments received early or in advance and including payments that might have been delayed. The company believes this provides useful information for measuring and forecasting results and comparing performance consistently.

Are the adjusted cash flow figures as important as GAAP figures?

While UNH believes its adjusted cash flow measures are useful for comparability, the company emphasizes that they have limitations and should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP financial measures. Investors should analyze results on both GAAP and non-GAAP bases, and pay close attention to the reconciliations provided by the company to understand the differences.

Where can I find the actual second quarter 2013 financial results?

The specific financial results for the second quarter of 2013 are contained within the press release dated July 18, 2013, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. Investors should refer to that document for detailed financial performance data.

UNH 8-K: Earnings & Results

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UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) filed an 8-K on July 18, 2013, to announce its second quarter 2013 results, primarily through a furnished press release. The key takeaway for investors centers on the company's discussion of its financial performance using a non-GAAP measure: adjusted cash flows from operating activities. This adjusted figure aims to provide a more consistent comparison of operational performance across periods by excluding certain early or delayed government premium receipts from CMS. While the press release itself is the main content of this filing, it's important for investors to note the specific adjustments made to cash flows from operations. The company emphasizes that this non-GAAP measure, while believed to be useful for comparability, should not be viewed in isolation and is intended to supplement, not replace, GAAP-based financial measures. Investors should refer to the referenced press release for the detailed financial figures and the reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures.

Key Highlights

1UNH filed an 8-K on July 17, 2013, reporting its second quarter 2013 financial results via a press release.
2The company provided its second quarter 2013 results, detailed in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).
3A significant focus of the filing is the use of a non-GAAP financial measure: adjusted cash flows from operating activities.
4This adjusted measure aims to improve period-over-period comparability by excluding specific early or delayed CMS premium payments.
5The most directly comparable GAAP measure to the adjusted cash flows from operating activities is the second quarter 2012 GAAP cash flows from operating activities, which was $2.2 billion.
6UNH states that the non-GAAP measure has limitations and should not be considered in isolation, emphasizing the importance of analyzing results on a GAAP basis as well.
7Information furnished in this Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 purposes.

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

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