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Centene Corporation (CNC) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 17, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). CFO Andrew Asher retiring December 31, 2026, with strategic-advisor support through 2027 for transition and initiatives.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CFO Andrew Asher retiring December 31, 2026, with strategic-advisor support through 2027 for transition and initiatives
- Christopher Neczypor, former Lincoln National CFO, slated to become Centene CFO January 1, 2027
- Incoming CFO compensation: $1.1M salary, 150% target bonus, up to 200% of target
- 2027 target long-term equity award of $5.25M, plus $10M make-whole RSUs and $2M cash sign-on bonus
- CFO transition brings insurance-sector expertise but creates substantial retention and onboarding costs-severance obligations
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Forward-looking disclosure covers 2026 full-year guidance and expected CFO transition timing and terms
- Key earnings risks: government reimbursement changes, Medicaid and Medicare contract outcomes, medical-cost inflation, and CMS Star ratings
- Regulatory uncertainty around ACA eAPTC renewals could affect membership and profitability
- Execution risks include enterprise optimization, acquisitions or divestitures, cybersecurity, vendor oversight, and senior-management changes
- Guidance remains subject to material deviations from economic, competitive, legal, funding, and healthcare-cost developments
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- CFO Drew Asher steps down December 31, 2026; retirement planned for end-2027
- Chris Neczypor joins in September and becomes Executive Vice President and CFO January 1, 2027
- Extended overlap through 2027 supports transition continuity and reduces near-term execution risk
- Centene reaffirms 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance above $4.80
- Revenue increased from approximately $126B in 2021 to approximately $195B in 2025 during Asher’s tenure
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