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): June 3, 2008
CENTENE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | 001-31826 (Commission file number) | | 42-1406317 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
7711 Carondelet Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal executive office and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 725-4477
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On June 3, 2008, the Company will hold its sixth annual Investor Day event in New York City. During its presentation, the Company plans to reaffirm the second quarter and full year earnings guidance provided in the first quarter earnings release.
As a reminder, the presentation, which also will be web cast live, will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at approximately 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may listen to the web cast by going to the Company's web site at www.centene.com and accessing the Investor Relations section. A web cast replay will be available via Centene's IR section on its web site by the end of the business day.
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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| | | CENTENE CORPORATION |
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| Date: June 3, 2008 | | By: | | /s/ Eric R. Slusser |
| | | | | Eric R. Slusser Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
