Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by DaVita Inc. (formerly DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.) reports a corporate name change effective September 1, 2016. The report was filed on September 6, 2016.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding a corporate governance event and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
- Name Change: The registrant changed its name from DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. to DaVita Inc. via an amendment to its certificate of incorporation under Delaware General Corporation Law Section 242.
- Stockholder Approval: The amendment did not require stockholder approval.
- Trading Status: The CUSIP number remains unchanged, and securities continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DVA.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the procedural details of the name change.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the effective date of the name change is September 1, 2016.
- Verify that the stock ticker symbol remains DVA on the NYSE.
- Confirm the CUSIP number has not changed.
- Note that the name change was executed without a stockholder vote.