WellPoint Changes Corporate Name To Anthem, Inc.

WellPoint, Inc. WLP has changed its corporate name to Anthem, Inc., and will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ANTM at the start of trading today. Shareholders approved the name change at a special shareholders meeting on November 5, 2014. “Today marks an important change that helps position our Company for a vibrant future and underscores our commitment to becoming a trusted and valued health partner. The change to Anthem will help us better communicate our values and simplify the way we connect with our associates, consumers, investors, and the communities we call home,” said Joseph Swedish, president and CEO of Anthem, Inc. The Company's new corporate website address is www.antheminc.com