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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000927066-25-000154"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DVA"
cik: "0000927066"
company_name: "DAVITA INC."
filed_at: "2025-08-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T11:19:05.355917+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DaVita board authorizes additional $2 billion share repurchase program

## Summary
- Board authorized $2,000,000,000 in additional repurchasing authority under existing share repurchase program.
- New Authorization does not replace the $1.0B September 2024 authorization; both remain active with no expiration.
- Repurchases may be executed via open market, accelerated share repurchases, tender offers, or Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Company retains right to suspend or discontinue either authorization at any time, subject to credit facility limits.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000927066-25-000154
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DVA
- cik: 0000927066
- company_name: DAVITA INC.
- filed_at: 2025-08-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000092706625000154/0000927066-25-000154-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000092706625000154/dva-20250820.htm

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