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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): May 19, 2023

CENTENE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware001-3182642-1406317
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
7700 Forsyth Boulevard,
St. Louis,Missouri63105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 725-4477
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report): N/A
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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 Par Value
CNC
NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

On May 19, 2023, James E. Murray, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), formally notified the Company of his plans to retire in 2024. Over the remainder of the current quarter, Mr. Murray will oversee the transition of his duties as COO to several functional leaders within the Company. For the remainder of his tenure, Mr. Murray will report to Sarah M. London, Centene’s Chief Executive Officer, and focus primarily on advancing the Company’s Medicare strategy.

“Over the last 18 months, Jim has led our VCO and administrative services functions, building a successful and sustainable transformation engine and a strong operational bench,” said Ms. London. "I am grateful for the contributions he has made to our Company, and I look forward to working with Jim to build the next phase of Centene’s Medicare strategy until his retirement.”





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.
CENTENE CORPORATION
Date:May 22, 2023By:/s/ Christopher A. Koster
Christopher A. Koster
Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel



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