Article: Cobalt Corporation Reiterates Change in Dividend Policy; Move Reflects Industry Practices, Increased Shares Following Merger with Blue Cross.

Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2001

Cobalt Corporation will not pay a dividend for 2001, according to an official announcement released today. The statement reflects comments by Thomas R. Hefty, chairman, president and CEO of Cobalt Corporation in an earnings guidance conference call on December 14.

The change in Cobalt Corporation dividend policy reflects general HMO industry practice, and is in response to the increase in shares issued in conjunction with the merger with Blue Cross in ...

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