form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2011
CENTENE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-31826
(Commission file number)
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42-1406317
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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7700 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal executive office and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 725-4477
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 16, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing its 2012 financial guidance and reaffirming its 2011 financial guidance. The full text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The information contained in the website cited in the press release is not a part of this report.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release of Centene Corporation issued December 16, 2011.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: December 16, 2011
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CENTENE CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ WILLIAM N. SCHEFFEL
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William N. Scheffel
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press release of Centene Corporation issued December 16, 2011.
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