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 19, 2008 |
Aetna Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Pennsylvania | 1-16095 | 23-2229683 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT | 06156 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (860) 273-0123 |
| Former name or former address, if changed since last report: | Not applicable |
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Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 19, 2008, Aetna Inc. issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference, reaffirming its second quarter and full-year 2008 earnings guidance.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| 99.1 | Press release of Aetna Inc. dated June 19, 2008. |
SIGNATURES
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.
| Aetna Inc. |
| Date: June 19, 2008 | By: | /s/ Ronald M. Olejniczak |
Name: Ronald M. Olejniczak | ||
Title: Vice President and Controller |
Exhibit Number | Description |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press release of Aetna Inc. dated June 19, 2008. |