UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2002
ANTHEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 001-16751 35-2145715
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
120 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 488-6000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On February 11, 2002, Anthem, Inc. issued a press release reporting that
the Kansas Insurance Commissioner has disapproved Anthem's agreement to acquire
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. A copy of that press release is filed as
Exhibit 99 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements
None
Exhibits
99 Press Release dated February 11, 2002
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 11, 2002
ANTHEM, INC.
By: /s/ David R. Frick
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Name: David R. Frick
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99 Press Release dated February 11, 2002
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