Centene completes divestiture of Circle Health to Pure Health

Nastassia Samal Centene ( NYSE: CNC ) said it has completed its planned divestiture of UK hospital operator Circle Health to Middle Eastern healthcare network Pure Health. Centene invested in Circle Health in 2019 and acquired the remaining interest in the company in 2021, it said . Last month, Centene raised its 2024 earnings outlook and boosted its stock buyback program by $4B.

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