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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of a policy to require any board chair to be independent at the 2026-06-01 meeting.

“4. Shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of a policy to require any board chair to be independent. The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes % of Votes For* 137,347,215 537,634,392 3,348,847 89,736,263 20.24%”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-06-01 meeting.

“3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP. The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified based upon the following votes: For Against Abstain % of Votes For* 729,713,547 37,552,773 800,397 95.00%”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026-06-01 meeting.

“2. Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. The Company’s executive compensation was approved by a non-binding advisory vote based upon the following votes: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes % of Votes For* 559,434,838 117,731,618 1,163,998 89,736,263 82.74%”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders approved Election of nine directors for a one-year term at the 2026-06-01 meeting.

“1. Election of Directors. The nine directors were elected at the Annual Meeting for a one-year term based upon the following votes: Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes % of Votes For* Charles Baker 606,637,150 69,792,687 1,900,617 89,736,263 89.68% Timothy Flynn 646,534,589 31,180,999 614,866 89,736,263 95.39% Paul Garcia 657,046,651 20,686,201 597,602 89,736,263 96.94% Kristen Gil 670,734,403 7,012,293 583,758 89,736,263 98.96% Scott Gottlieb, M.D. 630,040,056 47,696,583 593,815 89,736,263 92.96% Stephen Hemsley 646,655,805 28,777,298 2,897,351 89,736,263 95.73% F. William McNabb III 658,345,360 19,413,024 572,070 89,736,263 97.13% Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. 660,235,862 17,561,570 533,022 89,736,263 97.40% John Noseworthy, M.D. 665,000,847 12,755,561 574,046 89,736,263 98.11%”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported first quarter 2026 results: revenue $111.7 billion, EPS $6.90 per share. Guidance raised.

“UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Results • First Quarter 2026 Revenues of $111.7 Billion Grew 2% Year-over-Year • Earnings of $6.90 Per Share and Adjusted Earnings of $7.23 Per Share • Full Year 2026 Earnings Outlook Raised to Greater Than $17.35 Per Share; Adjusted Earnings of Greater Than $18.25 Per Share”
Governance Changes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC: Amendment to Bylaws to change registered office and registered agent in Delaware (effective 2025-11-06).

“The sole purpose of the amendment is to reflect changes to the Company’s registered office and registered agent in the State of Delaware.”

Andrew Witty resigned as director at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“the Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”) accepted Andrew Witty’s resignation as a director of the Company, effective immediately.”

Steve Hemsley was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“On May 12, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Steve Hemsley as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, beginning on the Effective Date.”

Andrew Witty departed as Chief Executive Officer at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“On May 12, 2025, Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to step down from his position, effective May 12, 2025”

Patrick Conway was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Optum at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“Patrick Conway, M.D., currently Chief Executive Officer of Optum Rx, has been appointed to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Optum on the Effective Date.”

Heather Cianfrocco was appointed as Executive Vice President, Governance, Compliance and Information Security at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“Heather Cianfrocco, currently Chief Executive Officer of Optum, has been appointed to serve in the enterprise-wide role of Executive Vice President, Governance, Compliance and Information Security of the Company, effective May 6, 2025”

Chris Zaetta was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“Chris Zaetta, Chief Legal Officer of Optum, will succeed Mr. Bondy to assume the role of the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary on the Effective Date.”

Rupert Bondy changed role as Senior Counsel and Executive Vice President, Governance, Compliance and Security at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“Rupert Bondy, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, will transition from that role to begin serving as the Company’s Senior Counsel and Executive Vice President, Governance, Compliance and Security, effective June 4, 2024”

John Rex was appointed as President at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“On March 28, 2024, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”) announced that, effective April 1, 2024, John Rex, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed to serve as the Company’s President in addition to continuing with his existing responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer.”
Cybersecurity Incidents

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC disclosed a cybersecurity incident: cybercrime threat actors accessed certain Change Healthcare IT systems. Impact: disruption to pharmacy, medical claims and payment services; company working to restore systems. Materiality is still being assessed.

“As of the date of this Amendment, the Company has not determined the incident is reasonably likely to materially impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.”
Cybersecurity Incidents

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC disclosed a cybersecurity incident: a suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor had gained access to some of the Change Healthcare information technology systems. Impact: the Company proactively isolated the impacted systems from other connecting systems; working to restore systems but cannot estimate the duration or extent of the disruption; certain networks and transactional services may not be accessible. Company determined it not material. Discovered 2024-02-21.

“As of the date of this report, the Company has not determined the incident is reasonably likely to materially impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.”

Dirk McMahon retired as President and Chief Operating Officer at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“On February 6, 2024, Dirk McMahon (age 64), President and Chief Operating Officer of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to retire, effective April 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 and Year Ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $94.4 billion; $371.6 billion, net income $5.83 per share; $23.86 per share, EPS $6.16 per share (adjusted); $25.12 per share (adjusted).

“Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- UnitedHealth Group Reports 2023 Results • Revenues of $371.6 Billion Grew 15% Year-Over-Year • Earnings from Operations Grew 14% • Cash Flows from Operations were $29.1 Billion or 1.3x Net Income • Full Year and Fourth Quarter Net Earnings were”

Charles D. Baker was appointed as independent director at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“On November 3, 2023, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (“the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Charles D. Baker to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective October 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported third quarter 2023 results: revenue $92.4 billion, EPS $6.24 per share, Adjusted Earnings $6.56 Per Share. Guidance raised.

“UnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results • Revenues of $92.4 Billion Grew 14% Year-Over-Year • Earnings from Operations Grew 14% • Cash Flows from Operations were $6.9 Billion • Earnings were $6.24 Per Share, Adjusted Earnings $6.56 Per Share”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported second quarter 2023 results: revenue $92.9 billion, EPS $5.82 Per Share. Guidance raised.

“UnitedHealth Group Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results • Revenues of $92.9 Billion Grew 16% Year-Over-Year • Earnings from Operations Grew 13% • Cash Flows from Operations were $11.0 Billion • Earnings were $5.82 Per Share, Adjusted Earnings $6.14 Per Share”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal seeking shareholder ratification of termination pay at the 2023-06-05 meeting.

“The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requiring a political contributions congruency report at the 2023-06-05 meeting.

“The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal seeking a third-party racial equity audit at the 2023-06-05 meeting.

“The shareholder proposal was not approved based upon the following votes:”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP at the 2023-06-05 meeting.

“The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was ratified based upon the following votes:”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote regarding the frequency of holding future Say-on-Pay votes at the 2023-06-05 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders voted by a non-binding advisory vote to hold future advisory votes on executive compensation on an annual basis based upon the following votes:”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-06-05 meeting.

“The Company’s executive compensation was approved by a non-binding advisory vote based upon the following votes:”
Shareholder Votes

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-05 meeting.

“The nine directors were elected at the Annual Meeting for a one-year term based upon the following votes:”
Material Agreements

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC amended 1998 A&R Indenture with Wilmington Trust Company (effective 2023-04-27).

“On April 27, 2023, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”) and Wilmington Trust Company, as successor trustee, entered into an amendment and restatement (the “1998 A&R Indenture”) of the Company’s indenture, dated as of November 15, 1998 (as amended on November 6, 2000, the “1998 Base Indenture”), which governs the Company’s outstanding 5.800% Senior Notes due 2036, 6.500% Senior Notes due 2037 and 6.625% Senior Notes due 2037 (collectively, the “1998 Notes”) (the 1998 Base Indenture, as supplemented by each of the officers’ certificates and company orders relating to the 1998 Notes, the “1998 Indenture”).”
Material Agreements

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC amended 2038 Supplemental Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (effective 2023-04-18).

“On April 18, 2023, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”) and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, entered into a supplemental indenture (the “2038 Supplemental Indenture”) to the Company’s indenture, dated as of February 4, 2008 (the “2008 Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the officers’ certificate and company order (the “2038 Officers’ Certificate”) relating to the Company’s outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes due 2038 (the “2038 Notes”).”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported first quarter 2023 results: revenue $91.9 billion, EPS $5.95 Per Share. Guidance raised.

“UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2023 Results • Revenues of $91.9 Billion, Grew 15% Year-Over-Year • Earnings from Operations Grew 16% • Cash Flows from Operations were $16.3 Billion; Adjusted Cash Flows from Operations were $5.1 Billion • Earnings were $5.95 Per Share, Adjusted Earnings $6.26 Per Share”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported fiscal year 2023 results: revenue $357 billion to $360 billion, EPS $23.15 to $23.65 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“UnitedHealth Group affirmed the 2023 growth and performance objectives established at its November 29 th Investor Conference, including revenues of $357 billion to $360 billion, net earnings of $23.15 to $23.65 per share, adjusted net earnings of $24.40 to $24.90 per share and cash flows from operations of $27 billion to $28 billion.”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported fourth quarter 2022 results: revenue $82.8 billion, EPS $5.03 per share.

“of 6 Quarterly and Annual Financial Performance Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2022 2021 Revenues $82.8 billion $73.7 billion $80.9 billion $324.2 billion $287.6 billion Earnings from Operations $6.9 billion $5.5 billion $7.5 billion $28.4 billion $24.0 billion Net Margin 5.8% 5.5% 6.5%”
Earnings Releases

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC reported full year 2022 results: revenue $324.2 billion, EPS $21.18 per share.

“UnitedHealth Group Reports 2022 Results • Revenues of $324.2 Billion Grew 13% Year-Over-Year, with Double-Digit Growth at both Optum and UnitedHealthcare • Cash Flows from Operations were $26.2 Billion or 1.3x Net Income • Full Year and Fourth Quarter Net Earnings were $21.18 and $5.03 Per Share • Full Year and Fourth Quarter Adjusted Net Earnings were $22.19 and $5.34 Per Share”

Kristen L. Gil was appointed as independent director at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“On December 12, 2022, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Kristen L. Gil to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective December 9, 2022.”

Patricia L. Lewis changed role as Chief Sustainability Officer at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”) has announced that, effective February 14, 2022, Patricia L. Lewis, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, transitioned from that role to begin serving as the Company’s Chief Sustainability Officer.”

John H. Noseworthy was appointed as Chair of the Governance Committee at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“John H. Noseworthy, M.D. was appointed Chair of the Governance Committee”

Michele J. Hooper was appointed as Lead Independent Director at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“Michele J. Hooper was appointed Lead Independent Director”

Paul R. Garcia was elected as Independent Director at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.

“On November 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (“UnitedHealth Group” or the “Company”) elected Paul R. Garcia to serve as an independent director effective immediately.”

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