# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001071739
**File Stem:** 0001071739-26-000117
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 9856
**Document Hash:** 07563e704211191b269f7d8fb3c031ef
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001071739-26-000117.hdr.sgml**: 20260515

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001071739-26-000117

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 11

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260512

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260515

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260515

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CENTENE CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001071739
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS [6324]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 041406317
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31826
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26987190

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7700 FORSYTH BLVD.
- **CITY:** ST LOUIS
- **STATE:** MO
- **ZIP:** 63105
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3147254477

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7700 FORSYTH BLVD.
- **CITY:** ST LOUIS
- **STATE:** MO
- **ZIP:** 63105

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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 12, 2026

**CENTENE CORPORATION** 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware 001-31826 42-1406317 <br> (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

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| 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, | 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, | |
| St. Louis, | Missouri | 63105 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |

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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):

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common stock, $0.001 Par Value | CNC | New York Stock Exchange |

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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. ☐

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**ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS**

On May 12, 2026, the Company held its Annual Meeting. There were 412,968,059 shares of common stock represented at the Annual Meeting. The stockholders of the Company voted as follows on the following matters at the Annual Meeting:

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| 1. | **Election of Directors.** The nine directors were elected at the Annual Meeting for a one-year term based upon the following votes:  | **Election of Directors.** The nine directors were elected at the Annual Meeting for a one-year term based upon the following votes:  | **Election of Directors.** The nine directors were elected at the Annual Meeting for a one-year term based upon the following votes:  | **Election of Directors.** The nine directors were elected at the Annual Meeting for a one-year term based upon the following votes:  | **Election of Directors.** The nine directors were elected at the Annual Meeting for a one-year term based upon the following votes:  |
|  | Director Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Jessica L. Blume | 321886427 | 51797084 | 8877448 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kenneth A. Burdick | 378901985 | 3556233 | 102741 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Christopher J. Coughlin | 366106081 | 16291132 | 163746 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;H. James Dallas | 373767954 | 8677435 | 115570 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Frederick H. Eppinger | 352826955 | 29600208 | 133796 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Monte E. Ford | 378714961 | 3732829 | 113169 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Sarah M. London | 379273463 | 3175991 | 111505 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Theodore R. Samuels | 358269443 | 23567607 | 723909 | 30407100 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kenneth Y. Tanji | 359557329 | 22047781 | 955849 | 30407100 |
| 2. | **Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.** The Company's executive compensation was approved by a non-binding advisory vote based upon the following votes:  | **Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.** The Company's executive compensation was approved by a non-binding advisory vote based upon the following votes:  | **Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.** The Company's executive compensation was approved by a non-binding advisory vote based upon the following votes:  | **Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.** The Company's executive compensation was approved by a non-binding advisory vote based upon the following votes:  | **Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.** The Company's executive compensation was approved by a non-binding advisory vote based upon the following votes:  |
|  |  | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|  |  | 349896589 | 31993126 | 671244 | 30407100 |
| 3. | **Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP.** The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified based upon the following votes:  | **Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP.** The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified based upon the following votes:  | **Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP.** The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified based upon the following votes:  | **Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP.** The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified based upon the following votes:  | **Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP.** The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified based upon the following votes:  |
|  |  | For | Against | Abstain |  |
|  |  | 390477647 | 22337787 | 152625 |  |
| 4. | **Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman.** The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:  | **Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman.** The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:  | **Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman.** The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:  | **Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman.** The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:  | **Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman.** The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:  |
|  |  | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|  |  | 72839667 | 308562931 | 1158361 | 30407100 |

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

On May 12, 2026, in connection with the previously announced appointments of Daniel Finke as Group President, Medicaid and Marketplace and Michael Carson as Group President, Medicare and Specialty, the Board of Directors determined that the following individuals are the Company's executive officers: Sarah London, Chief Executive Officer; Drew Asher, Chief Financial Officer; Daniel Finke, Group President, Medicaid and Marketplace; Michael Carson, Group President, Medicare and Specialty; Susan Smith, Chief Operations Officer; Christopher Koster, General Counsel; and Theodore Pienkos, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Tanya McNally continues to serve as the Company's Chief People Officer.

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**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** | **CENTENE CORPORATION** |
| Date: | May 15, 2026 | By: | /s/ Christopher A. Koster |
|  |  |  | Christopher A. Koster <br>Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |

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