Centene director granted 6,654 RSUs

EPPINGER FREDERICK H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

EPPINGER FREDERICK H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Centene Corp reported that director Frederick H. Eppinger received an equity grant of 6,654 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share as this is a compensation award rather than a market purchase.

The award will vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027 or the date of Centene’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this grant, Eppinger directly holds a total of 368,704.658 shares of Centene common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 6,654 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider EPPINGER FREDERICK H

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,654	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 368,704.658 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. This award includes 6,654 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.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 6,654 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Total shares after grant: 368,704.658 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 6,654 shares Restricted stock unit award to director on May 12, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Compensation grant, not an open-market purchase

Total shares after grant 368,704.658 shares Director Frederick H. Eppinger direct holdings post-transaction

Vesting date May 12, 2027 Earlier of this date or next annual meeting for full vesting

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Common Stock, annual meeting of stockholders

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restricted stock units financial

"This award includes 6,654 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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock, non-derivative equity position reported in the filing"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of the Registrant's next annual meeting of stockholders"

FAQ

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

Centene reported that director Frederick H. Eppinger received a grant of 6,654 restricted stock units of Common Stock. The filing shows this as a compensation-related award, not an open-market share purchase or sale, and it increased his direct equity holdings.

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

After the reported grant, Frederick H. Eppinger directly holds 368,704.658 shares of Centene common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 6,654 restricted stock units, reflecting his updated ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What is the size of the restricted stock unit grant reported by Centene (CNC)?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 6,654 restricted stock units of Centene Common Stock to director Frederick H. Eppinger. The transaction price is reported as $0.00 per share, consistent with a compensation grant rather than a market transaction involving cash payment.

When do Frederick H. Eppinger’s Centene (CNC) restricted stock units vest?

The 6,654 restricted stock units will vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of Centene’s next annual meeting of stockholders. This single-vesting schedule governs when the award becomes fully earned and no longer subject to forfeiture.

Was the Centene (CNC) insider transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

The transaction is classified as an acquisition under code A, indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition. It is a restricted stock unit compensation grant at $0.00 per share, not an open-market purchase or sale of Centene stock for cash consideration.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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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)

X	Director		10% 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)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/12/2026		A		6,654(1)	A	$0	368,704.658	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. This award includes 6,654 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christopher A. Koster (executed by attorney-in-fact)	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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