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): August 12, 2025
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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
(a) On August 12, 2025, Director Thomas R. Greco notified Centene Corporation (the Company) of his resignation, including from his service on the Compensation and Talent Committee and the Governance Committee, effective August 22, 2025. Mr. Greco's resignation was due to increased professional responsibilities resulting from his recent appointment as chief executive officer of FleetPride, Inc., a privately-held automotive parts company. His resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or the Company's Board of Directors (the Board) on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company.
Effective as of Mr. Greco's resignation, the Board reduced the number of directors constituting the Board to nine directors.
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: | August 15, 2025 | By: | /s/ Christopher A. Koster | |||||||||||
| Christopher A. Koster Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel | ||||||||||||||