UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2002 ANTHEM, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 001-16751 35-2145715 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 120 Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 488-6000 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events On February 6, 2002, Anthem, Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2001. A copy of that press release is filed as Exhibit 99 to this report and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits Financial Statements None Exhibits 99 Press Release dated February 6, 2002 -2- SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 6, 2002 ANTHEM, INC. By: /s/ Michael L. Smith ---------------------------------------------- Name: Michael L. Smith Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer -3- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated February 6, 2002 -4-