Item 7.01
Regulation
FD Disclosure.
As previously disclosed,
on May 31, 2019, Cigna Corporation ("Cigna") will host its Investor Day in New York, New York, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. eastern time. During Investor Day, as well as in meetings with investors and analysts over the next several
weeks,
Cigna officials expect to
reaffirm projected full year 2019 consolidated adjusted income from operations, which remains in the
range of $6.24 billion to $6.4 billion.
Cigna discussed its full year 2019 outlook in its press release dated May 2, 2019 and during the related investor conference call. The press
release and the conference call transcript are available under Quarterly Reports and SEC Filings in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website located at www.cigna.com/aboutcigna/investors.
The Investor Day
presentations are expected to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET and conclude by 1:15 p.m. ET.
Investors, analysts, and the general public are invited to listen to the presentation free over the Internet via webcast by visiting
https://www.cigna.com and clicking on About Cigna, then Investor Relations, then the Upcoming Events link.
Adjusted income (loss) from operations is defined as shareholders’ net income (loss) excluding the following after-tax adjustments: net
realized investment results, amortization of acquired intangible assets, special items, and earnings contributions from transitioning pharmacy benefit management clients, Anthem Inc. and Coventry Health Care, Inc. Adjusted income (loss) from
operations is a measure of profitability used by Cigna’s management because it presents the underlying results of operations of Cigna’s businesses and permits analysis of trends in underlying revenue, expenses and shareholders’ net income. This
consolidated measure is not determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and should not be viewed as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measure, shareholders’ net
income. Management is not able to provide a reconciliation to shareholders’ net income (loss) on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to predict, without unreasonable effort, certain components thereof including (i) future net realized
investment results and (ii) future special items. These items are inherently uncertain and depend on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. As such, any associated estimate and its impact on shareholders’ net income could vary
materially.
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”),
or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act whether made before or after the date of this report, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM
ACT OF 1995
This Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Report”), and oral statements made with respect to information contained in this Report, may contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on Cigna's current expectations and projections about future trends, events and uncertainties. These
statements are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements relating to our projected full year 2019 consolidated adjusted income from operations as reflected in Item 7.01 of this Report, as well as
statements made in our press release dated May 2, 2019 and related investor conference call concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2019, on a consolidated, per share and segment basis; projected adjusted revenue
outlook for 2019; projected global medical customer growth over year end 2018; projected growth beyond 2019; statements concerning our long-term projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook; projected medical care and SG&A expense
ratios and medical cost trends; projected adjusted pharmacy scripts; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; projected client retention; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver affordable, personalized and
innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas;
financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the merger (the “Merger”) with Express Scripts Holding Company (“Express Scripts”) and other statements regarding
Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance. You may identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,”
“potential,” “may,” “should,” “will” or other words or expressions of similar meaning, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage
medical and pharmacy costs and price effectively; our ability to adapt to changes or trends in an evolving and rapidly changing industry; our ability to effectively differentiate our products and services from those of our competitors and maintain
or increase market share; our ability to develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals, other health care providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers; changes in drug pricing; the impact of modifications to our operations and
processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits (including anticipated synergies) of such transactions in full or within the anticipated time frame, including with respect to the
Merger, as well as our ability to integrate operations, resources and systems; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the
outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and/or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government-sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information
technology and other business systems; the impact of our debt service obligations on the availability of funds for other business purposes; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war,
terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance or results, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to
predict or quantify. Cigna undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law
.