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Centene (CNC) director Monte E. Ford awarded 3,992 restricted stock units

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FORD MONTE E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Centene Corp director Monte E. Ford received a grant of 3,992 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units on May 12, 2026 at no cost. These units will vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027 or Centene’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this compensation award, Ford holds 14,826.771 shares directly, reflecting a routine equity-based director grant rather than an open-market purchase.

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Insider FORD MONTE E
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,992 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,826.771 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 3,992 shares Restricted stock units granted on May 12, 2026
Grant price $0.0000 per share Equity award, no cash paid by director
Post-award holdings 14,826.771 shares Total Centene common stock directly held after grant
Vesting date May 12, 2027 RSUs vest earlier of this date or next annual meeting
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.
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.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of the Registrant's next annual meeting of stockholders."
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
FORD MONTE E
(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$014,826.771D
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.
Remarks:
/s/ Christopher A. Koster (executed by attorney-in-fact)05/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Centene (CNC) report for Monte E. Ford?

Centene reported a Form 4 showing director Monte E. Ford received 3,992 restricted stock units as an equity grant. The award is compensation, carries no purchase price, and increases his direct common stock holdings at the company.

How many Centene (CNC) shares were granted to Monte E. Ford in this Form 4?

Monte E. Ford was granted 3,992 shares of Centene common stock in the form of restricted stock units. This equity award is part of his director compensation and was not an open-market purchase or sale of existing shares.

When do Monte E. Ford’s Centene (CNC) restricted stock units vest?

The 3,992 restricted stock units granted to Monte E. Ford will vest in full on the earlier of May 12, 2027, or the date of Centene’s next annual meeting of stockholders, according to the Form 4 footnote disclosure.

What is Monte E. Ford’s Centene (CNC) shareholding after this RSU grant?

After receiving the 3,992 restricted stock units, Monte E. Ford’s direct Centene common stock holdings total 14,826.771 shares. This figure reflects his position following the reported award and helps indicate the scale of the grant relative to his stake.

Did Monte E. Ford buy or sell Centene (CNC) shares on the market in this filing?

No market transaction occurred; the Form 4 shows a grant coded “A” for an award or other acquisition. Monte E. Ford received 3,992 restricted stock units as compensation, with a zero-dollar price per share, rather than buying or selling in the open market.