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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000927066-21-000189"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DVA"
cik: "0000927066"
company_name: "DAVITA INC."
filed_at: "2021-12-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T00:21:24.583223+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DaVita Board approves $2B increase in share repurchase authorization

## Summary
- Board authorized additional $2B for share repurchases, no expiration date.
- Existing $1B authorization from Dec 2020 remains in place; total capacity increased.
- Repurchases may occur via open market, private transactions, ASRs, or derivatives.
- Company is not obligated to repurchase any shares; program may be suspended.
- Repurchases subject to limitations under existing senior secured credit facilities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000927066-21-000189
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DVA
- cik: 0000927066
- company_name: DAVITA INC.
- filed_at: 2021-12-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000092706621000189/0000927066-21-000189-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000092706621000189/dva-20211217.htm

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