Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Elevance Health, Inc. (formerly Anthem, Inc.) on June 28, 2022, covering events occurring on June 27, 2022. The filing documents the formal completion of the company's name change from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc.
Financial Metrics
This filing is a corporate governance report regarding a name change and does not contain financial statements. Consequently, there are no reported values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: The Company's name was officially changed from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc.
- Articles of Incorporation: Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation were approved by shareholders on May 18, 2022, and became effective on June 27, 2022, upon filing with the Indiana Secretary of State.
- Bylaws Amendment: The Board of Directors approved amendments to the Bylaws to reflect the new name, effective June 28, 2022.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly procedural, referencing the definitive proxy statement filed on April 1, 2022, for details regarding the shareholder approval process.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of the name change (June 27, 2022) for legal and trading purposes.
- Confirm the new trading symbol (ELV) on the NYSE remains active under the new corporate name.
- Review the attached Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for the full text of the amended Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
- Note that this filing does not impact the company's fiscal year or financial reporting periods.