UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
DC 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) July 1, 2015
(July
1, 2015)
U.S.
PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada |
1-11151 |
76-0364866 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1300 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 300, Houston, Texas |
77042 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (713)
297-7000
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On July 1, 2015, U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (the “Company”) announced it has purchased a majority interest in a four-clinic physical therapy business. The business sees more than 50,000 patient visits per year and generates approximately $5.5 million in annual revenue. The purchase was effective June 30, 2015. The purchase price for the 70% interest was $4.3 million.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits Description
of Exhibits
99.1 Registrant's
press release dated July 1, 2015.*
*Furnished herewith.
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.
U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. |
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Dated: |
July 1, 2015 |
By: /s/ LAWRANCE W. MCAFEE |
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Lawrance W. McAfee |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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(duly authorized officer and principal financial |
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and accounting officer) |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT |
DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
99.1 |
Press Release dated July 1, 2015.* |
* Furnished herewith |
Exhibit 99.1
U.S. Physical Therapy Completes Another Acquisition
Company Surpasses 500 Clinic Mark
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2015--U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, announced today that the Company has completed its third acquisition thus far in 2015. In the most recent transaction, the Company acquired a 70% interest in a four location physical therapy practice. The business has approximately 50,000 patient visits per year and generates $5.5 million in annual revenue. The purchase price was $4.3 million.
About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 501 outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics in 42 states. The Company's clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, treatment for neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers. In addition to owning and operating clinics, the Company manages 17 physical therapy facilities for third parties, including hospitals and physician groups.
More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at www.usph.com. The information included on that website is not incorporated into this press release.
CONTACT:
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
Larry McAfee, (713) 297-7000
Chief
Financial Officer
or
Chris Reading, (713) 297-7000
Chief
Executive Officer
or
Westwicke Partners
Bob East, (443) 213-0502