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Centene (CNC) director Frederick Eppinger awarded 833 shares of common stock

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Centene Corp director Frederick H. Eppinger received a stock grant. On this date, he acquired 833 shares of Centene common stock at no stated purchase price as a grant or award. Following this award, his directly held position increased to 369,537.658 shares, including 6,654 restricted stock units that are subject to vesting requirements.

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Insider EPPINGER FREDERICK H
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 833 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 369,537.658 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 833 shares Common stock grant to director Frederick H. Eppinger
Grant price $0.00 per share Price for 833-share grant coded as award
Total holdings after 369,537.658 shares Direct Centene common stock held after transaction
Restricted stock units 6,654 units Included in ownership, subject to vesting requirements
restricted stock units financial
"Ownership includes 6,654 shares of restricted stock units subject to vesting requirements."
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.
vesting requirements financial
"restricted stock units subject to vesting requirements."
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
EPPINGER FREDERICK H
(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)
06/30/2026		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 Stock06/30/2026A833A$0369,537.658(1)D
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. Ownership includes 6,654 shares of restricted stock units subject to vesting requirements.
Remarks:
/s/ Christopher A. Koster (executed by attorney-in-fact)07/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Centene (CNC) director Frederick H. Eppinger report?

Director Frederick H. Eppinger reported receiving a grant of 833 shares of Centene common stock. The shares were acquired at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a grant or award, rather than through an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Centene (CNC) shares does Frederick H. Eppinger hold after this Form 4?

After this grant, Frederick H. Eppinger holds 369,537.658 Centene common shares directly. This total includes previously held stock and equity awards, and reflects his position immediately following the 833-share grant reported in the Form 4 insider filing.

Was the Centene (CNC) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 shows a grant coded as an acquisition, not an open-market trade. The 833 Centene common shares were received at a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related award instead of a discretionary purchase or sale in the market.

What does the footnote about restricted stock units mean for Centene (CNC)?

The footnote explains that Eppinger’s ownership includes 6,654 restricted stock units. These units represent a right to receive Centene shares in the future, but they are subject to vesting requirements, meaning he must meet specified conditions before they fully convert into common stock.

How significant is the 833-share grant in Frederick H. Eppinger’s Centene (CNC) holdings?

The 833-share grant modestly increases Eppinger’s overall Centene holdings. He now directly holds 369,537.658 common shares. The filing characterizes this as a grant or award, making it a routine compensation-related equity addition rather than a large directional market trade.