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UnitedHealth Investors Confident in Hemsley's Return Amidst Turnaround Efforts
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•Source: Reuters, Reuters
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TL;DR
Stephen Hemsley is back as UnitedHealth Group's CEO after the company missed earnings projections for the first time since 2008. His three-year contract, potential $60 million in stock, and $25 million personal investment, alongside plans like a potential Medicare Advantage exit, have revitalized investor confidence, which includes strong support from Berkshire Hathaway and firms like Smead Capital Management.
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Key takeaways
- Investors are optimistic that Stephen Hemsley's return as CEO of UnitedHealth Group will revitalize the company after a difficult year that saw it miss earnings projections for the first time since 2008
- Hemsley, who previously served as CEO from 2006 to 2017, enjoys strong investor support, including from Berkshire Hathaway
- His commitment is underscored by a three-year contract potentially worth $60 million in stock and his personal investment of approximately $25 million in UnitedHealth Group shares
Investors are optimistic that Stephen Hemsley's return as CEO of UnitedHealth Group will revitalize the company after a difficult year that saw it miss earnings projections for the first time since 2008. Hemsley, who previously served as CEO from 2006 to 2017, enjoys strong investor support, including from Berkshire Hathaway.
His commitment is underscored by a three-year contract potentially worth $60 million in stock and his personal investment of approximately $25 million in UnitedHealth Group shares. This, combined with strategic plans that include a potential Medicare Advantage market exit, is bolstering investor confidence. Smead Capital Management, which holds nearly 300,000 shares, is among those expressing renewed optimism.
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