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Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 10, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item 8.01 (Other Events). CNC reaffirming 2026 full-year GAAP diluted EPS guidance >$1.98 and adjusted diluted EPS guidance >$3.00.
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Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- CNC reaffirming 2026 full-year GAAP diluted EPS guidance >$1.98 and adjusted diluted EPS guidance >$3.00
- Guidance reaffirmation at Barclays Healthcare Conference (Mar 10, 2026) signals no material deterioration in outlook since last update
- Adjusted EPS >$3.00 implies ~51% premium over GAAP EPS >$1.98, reflecting significant intangible amortization and deal-related exclusions
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Redeeming $1B of 4.25% Notes due Dec 2027 on March 25, 2026 at par (100% of principal) plus accrued interest
- Post-redemption, ~$1.187B of the 2027 Notes remain outstanding, reducing near-term debt maturity wall
- Redemption at par signals CNC has sufficient liquidity to retire debt without premium cost, a credit-positive signal
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