220 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204
Elevance Health's fiscal year is based on the calendar year. The last day of the fiscal year is December 31.
Ernst & Young LLP has served as our independent registered public accounting firm since our initial public offering in 2001.
Quarterly dividends are typically paid in March, June, September and December.
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In alignment with our corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability initiatives, we have posted our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, 10-Q, and Financial Press Release in electronic form on our website under Financials.
Shareholders may receive, without charge, a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, including consolidated financial statements, as filed with the SEC (which is our Annual Report to Shareholders). You also have the option to request printed financial materials by completing an Information Request Form.
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Ticker symbol: ELV New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Elevance Health, Inc. common stock is traded under the CUSIP: 036752103
If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent and registrar, Computershare, you may contact Computershare at:
Telephone: (866) 299-9628
Email: elevancehealth@computershare.com
By Mail to: Elevance Health Shareholder Services c/o Computershare Trust Company, N.A. P.O. Box 43078 Providence, RI 02940-3078
Computershare Courier Delivery (FedEx or UPS) Address: Computershare Investor Services 150 Royall Street, Suite 101 Canton, MA 02021
Computershare Investor Center (provides secure, online access to your stock account)
Computershare Quick Access Hub (provides quick access to tax forms, account statements, mailing address updates, direct deposit, replacement checks, beneficiary updates, and share transfers)
If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank, or other nominee, please contact your broker, bank or other nominee directly to update your stock account.
For general questions and concerns, please contact Elevance Health Shareholder Services at:
Telephone: (800) 985-0999
Email: shareholder.services@elevancehealth.com
By Mail to: Shareholder Services Department 220 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204
Fax: 317-488-6616
If you are interested in purchasing Elevance Health common stock, you have a few options. These options are not listed in any order of relevance or preference.
We have authorized our transfer agent and registrar, Computershare, to administer a sales program through the Direct Registration System (“DRS”). This program provides our shareholders with a convenient alternative to traditional retail brokerage methods for selling shares. Participation is strictly voluntary. Neither Elevance Health nor Computershare is recommending that you sell your shares or buy shares of Elevance Health common stock.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Shareholder Services at Computershare at (866) 299-9628.
If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent and registrar, Computershare, you may contact Computershare for assistance with your stock account. Alternatively, access Computershare’s Quick Access Hub for easy access to tax forms, account statements, mailing address updates, direct deposit and replacement checks.
Computershare Quick Access Hub (provides quick access to tax forms, account statements, mailing address updates, direct deposit, replacement checks, beneficiary updates and share transfers)
It is important to note that changing your mailing address with Computershare will not change the address that is associated with your health benefit plan. To change the address associated with your health benefit plan, please call the customer service number that is associated with your insurance membership which is typically located on your insurance identification card.
If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent and registrar, Computershare, you may contact Computershare to obtain a copy of your 1099-DIV or 1099-B tax form. Alternatively, access Computershare’s Investor Center or Quick Access Hub for easy access to your tax forms.
Computershare Quick Access Hub (provides quick access to tax forms)
If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank, or other nominee, please contact your broker, bank or other nominee directly for assistance.
Stock transfers are handled by our transfer agent and registrar, Computershare. Please contact Shareholder Services at Computershare to provide notification and receive instructions on how to transfer the account. Prior to delivering your transfer paperwork to Computershare, you will need to obtain a Medallion Signature Guarantee stamp on your transfer paperwork, and this stamp may be acquired from a qualified financial institution. After the forms have been completed, please mail the original documentation to Computershare for processing. Shareholders may also submit a letter of intent to process additional transactions related to the transfer such as selling shares, replacing outstanding checks and updating the mailing address.
Computershare Telephone: (866) 299-9628
Computershare’s Estate Transfer Tool (guide for managing a deceased estate)
A Medallion Signature Guarantee confirms the identity, signature and legal authority to transfer securities. Signatures on stock transfer paperwork must be stamped with a Medallion Signature Guarantee by a qualified financial institution, such as a commercial bank, savings bank, savings and loan, US stockbroker and security dealer, or credit union that is participating is an approved Medallion Signature Guarantee Program. The Medallion Signature Guarantee provides the transfer agent assurance that the person signing a transfer form is authorized to do so. A notary stamp is not acceptable when transferring the ownership of stock.
Yes, Elevance Health's direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan is sponsored and administered by Computershare. Please review the plan prospectus for a comprehensive description of the plan's terms and features. To view the prospectus, click View and Print the Plan Brochure. If you have questions about the direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan, please contact Computershare at (866) 299-9628.
On 5/18/2022, Anthem, Inc. shareholders voted and approved an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to change our company name from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc. Effective 6/28/2022, we became Elevance Health, Inc. and changed our stock ticker symbol from ANTM to ELV.
We switched from issuing physical stock certificates to electronic bookkeeping in December 2014.
On 11/5/2014, WellPoint, Inc. shareholders voted and approved an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to change our company name from WellPoint, Inc. to Anthem, Inc., and the amendment was effective on 12/2/2014. The stock ticker symbol was changed from WLP to ANTM.
On 12/24/2012, WellPoint, Inc. (now known as Elevance Health, Inc. and formerly known as Anthem, Inc.) acquired Amerigroup Corporation (Amerigroup/ticker: AGP) in a cash-only transaction. Each share of Amerigroup common stock was converted into the right to receive $92.00 in cash.
On 12/28/2005, WellChoice, Inc. (WellChoice) merged with and into a subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (now known as Elevance Health, Inc. and formerly known as Anthem, Inc.). Each share of WellChoice common stock was converted into the right to receive $38.25 in cash and 0.5191 share of WellPoint, Inc. common stock. On 12/28/2005, the closing price of WellChoice was $79.07 and the closing of WellPoint, Inc. common stock was $78.81.
On 5/31/2005, WellPoint, Inc. (now known as Elevance Health, Inc.) common stock underwent a 2 for 1 stock split in the form of one share for each outstanding share to shareholders of record on May 13, 2005.
On 11/30/2004, WellPoint Health Networks Inc. (WellPoint Health Networks/ticker: WHN) merged with and into Anthem Holding Corp. and the company name changed to WellPoint, Inc. (ticker: WLP). Each WellPoint Health Networks shareholder received $23.80 in cash and 1 share of WellPoint, Inc. (now known as Elevance Health, Inc.) stock for each share of WHN owned.
For most shareholders, when you exchange your WellPoint Health Networks shares for WellPoint, Inc. shares and cash, you will have taxable income equal to the lesser of cash received or gain on WellPoint Health Networks shares. The amount of the gain on WellPoint Health Networks shares is the excess, if any, of (i) the sum of the cash and fair market value of WellPoint, Inc. stock received, over (ii) your cost of the WellPoint Health Networks stock (your tax basis). This taxable income would usually be treated as capital gain. Whether the gain is long term or short term is determined using the date that the WellPoint Health Networks shares were acquired as the acquisition date. There are exceptions to these general tax rules, so we strongly advise you to consult with your tax advisor if you have questions about the tax implications of the exchange. For a discussion of the tax implications of the exchange, please read the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus section entitled "Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger." The Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus was mailed to shareholders on or about May 20, 2004.
The closing price of WellPoint Health Networks stock on 11/30/2004 was $125.10.
The closing price of WellPoint, Inc. stock on 11/30/2004 was $101.33.
The merger of Trigon Healthcare, Inc. (Trigon/ticker: TGH) with and into AI Sub Acquisition Corp. (a subsidiary of Anthem) was on 7/31/2002. Trigon shareholders were entitled to receive $30 in cash and 1.062 shares of Anthem common stock.
In most cases, when you exchange your Trigon shares for Anthem shares and cash, you will recognize a gain (but not loss) equal to the lesser of: the excess, if any, of (i) the sum of the cash and fair market value of Anthem stock received ($67.88/share), over (ii) your cost of the Trigon stock (your tax basis), or the cash that you received.
If you received your Trigon stock as a result of Trigon's demutualization, then your Anthem stock cost basis is zero since the cost basis for the Trigon stock at demutualization was zero. If you purchased your shares of Trigon stock, then your cost basis for the Anthem stock would be the same as the cost basis for the Trigon stock.
The closing price of Anthem stock on 7/31/2002 was $67.88.
The closing price of Trigon stock on 7/31/2002 was $101.71.
Anthem, Inc.'s (now known as Elevance Health, Inc.) initial public offering was on 10/30/2001 at $36 per share. The offering was made in connection with the conversion of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. from a mutual insurance company to a stock insurance company in a process called demutualization. Eligible Statutory Members who were in specific lines of business received shares or cash as of 11/2/2001 (the date of demutualization).
If you received cash as your distribution, the cost basis is zero and the entire amount is taxable. Your holding period or acquisition date is the start date of your policy and your sell date is November 2, 2001. It is considered a long-term capital gain if you were a policyholder for more than one year on 11/2/2001, and a short-term capital gain if you were a policyholder for less than one year on 11/2/2001. If you received stock as your distribution, you will not be subject to income tax on the receipt of stock in the demutualization. If you later sell, or otherwise dispose of the stock, you will be subject to income tax on the full amount you receive from the sale, as the cost basis is zero (see Demutualization Cost Basis below). Any proceeds will be treated as a short-term capital gain, if you were a Statutory Member for less than one year. If you were a Statutory Member for more than one year, the proceeds will be treated as a long-term capital gain.
Taxes will be due upon sale of the stock.
Zero (see Demutualization Cost Basis below).
In connection with the demutualization and as required by the Plan of Conversion approved by the Indiana Commissioner of Insurance, we received a Tax Opinion to the effect that the tax basis of the shares of common stock to be received by Eligible Statutory Members of Anthem Insurance in the demutualization would be zero. A copy of that Tax Opinion was included in information provided to Statutory Members at that time. We believe that the Tax Opinion accurately reflected the position of the IRS at the time, and we have not been advised by the IRS of any change in its position. We suggest that you consult your personal tax advisor as to the tax basis of shares received in the demutualization. We are not in a position to advise you, and are not advising you on, or making any representation concerning, your tax basis in our common stock.
In March 2001, WellPoint Health Networks Inc. acquired Cerulean Companies, Inc. in a cash-only transaction, prior to Anthem’s acquisition of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. in 2004.