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Centene (CNC) director Kenneth Burdick receives 3,992-share restricted stock award

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Burdick Kenneth A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Centene Corp director Kenneth A. Burdick received an equity award of 3,992 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at no cash cost. These units vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of Centene’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this grant, Burdick holds 277,085.924 shares of Centene common stock directly. An additional 86,498 shares are held indirectly by the Burdick Family LLC, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

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Insider Burdick Kenneth A
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,992 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 277,085.924 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 86,498 shares (Indirect, By Burdick Family LLC)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This award includes 3,992 shares of restricted stock units which will vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of the Registrant's next annual meeting of stockholders. Owned by the Burdick Family LLC, of which Mr. Burdick is a chief manager. Mr. Burdick disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.
RSU grant size 3,992 shares Restricted stock units granted to Kenneth A. Burdick
Grant price $0.0000 per share Price per share for the RSU award
Vesting date May 12, 2027 Latest possible full-vesting date for RSUs
Direct holdings after grant 277,085.924 shares Centene common stock held directly by Burdick
Indirect LLC holdings 86,498 shares Shares owned by Burdick Family LLC
restricted stock units financial
"This award includes 3,992 shares of restricted stock units which will vest in full..."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"will vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of the Registrant's next annual meeting of stockholders."
Burdick Family LLC financial
"Owned by the Burdick Family LLC, of which Mr. Burdick is a chief manager."
pecuniary interest financial
"Mr. Burdick disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein..."
beneficial ownership financial
"this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities..."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended..."
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Burdick Kenneth A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7700 FORSYTH BOULEVARD

(Street)
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63105

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CENTENE CORP [ CNC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/12/2026A3,992(1)A$0277,085.924D
Common Stock86,498IBy Burdick Family LLC(2)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. This award includes 3,992 shares of restricted stock units which will vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of the Registrant's next annual meeting of stockholders.
2. Owned by the Burdick Family LLC, of which Mr. Burdick is a chief manager. Mr. Burdick disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.
Remarks:
/s/ Christopher A. Koster (executed by attorney-in-fact)05/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Centene (CNC) director Kenneth A. Burdick report in this Form 4?

Kenneth A. Burdick reported receiving 3,992 Centene common shares as restricted stock units. The award was granted at no cash cost and increased his directly held Centene shares to 277,085.924, with additional shares held indirectly through the Burdick Family LLC.

How many Centene (CNC) shares did Kenneth A. Burdick acquire in this award?

Kenneth A. Burdick acquired 3,992 shares of Centene common stock as a grant of restricted stock units. These newly awarded units represent a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale transaction.

When do Kenneth A. Burdick’s new Centene (CNC) restricted stock units vest?

The 3,992 restricted stock units granted to Kenneth A. Burdick vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of Centene’s next annual meeting of stockholders, providing a time-based vesting schedule tied to board service.

How many Centene (CNC) shares does Kenneth A. Burdick hold after the Form 4 grant?

After the reported grant, Kenneth A. Burdick directly holds 277,085.924 Centene common shares. Separately, 86,498 shares are owned by the Burdick Family LLC, in which he has a pecuniary interest but for which he disclaims full beneficial ownership.

How are the indirect Centene (CNC) holdings of Kenneth A. Burdick structured?

The Form 4 states that 86,498 Centene shares are owned by the Burdick Family LLC, where Mr. Burdick is a chief manager. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in the LLC.

Was Kenneth A. Burdick’s Centene (CNC) equity grant an open-market transaction?

No, the filing describes the 3,992 Centene shares as a grant or award of restricted stock units at a price of $0.0000 per share. This indicates a compensation-related equity award, not a market purchase or sale of existing shares.