-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, GrzTQuJ/CXEqfKL95twZmrBT8razMrLJF0o5O3FKaqHqmemEW1QgC2GiDupvY0sM LKtNI9CSocvT15dPwQ6n7A== 0001157523-07-002216.txt : 20070301 0001157523-07-002216.hdr.sgml : 20070301 20070301082248 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-002216 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070227 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070301 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070301 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000893949 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-HOSPITALS [8060] IRS NUMBER: 650271219 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12111 FILM NUMBER: 07660533 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1301 CONCORD TERRACE CITY: SUNRISE STATE: FL ZIP: 33323 BUSINESS PHONE: 9543840175 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1301 CONCORD TERRACE CITY: SUNRISE STATE: FL ZIP: 33323 8-K 1 a5345374.txt PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC. 8-K ================================================================================ 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 and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2007 PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Florida 001-12111 65-0271219 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 1301 Concord Terrace Sunrise, Florida 33323 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive office) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 384-0175 ================================================================================ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Item 4.02 Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review. On February 27, 2007, management of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (the "Company") concluded, and the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") approved the conclusion, that the Company's financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995 through and including 2005, the interim periods contained therein, and the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2006, and all earnings and press releases and similar communications issued by the Company relating to periods commencing on January 1, 1995 and ending on March 31, 2006 should no longer be relied upon. The conclusion was based upon instances of intentional backdating by a former executive officer of the Company that occurred in the granting of stock options prior to 2001, which instances were documented by the Audit Committee's previously announced review of the Company's stock option granting practices. The restatement is expected to include charges relating to these instances of backdating in the periods prior to 2001 and misdating in those and subsequent periods of certain other option grants as a result of process deficiencies. Based on its analysis to date, however, the Company believes that total additional non-cash compensation expense will not exceed the previously announced tentative calculation of $28 million on a pre-tax basis for the 1995 through 2006 period. Members of the Company's management authorized by the Audit Committee have discussed the matters disclosed in this filing with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. The Company issued a press release on February 28, 2007, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 8.01 Other Events. On February 28, 2007, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved the Company's participation in an Internal Revenue Service program to pay certain individual tax obligations for employees, other than executive officers, who exercised certain stock options during 2006 (the "IRS Program"). The IRS Program will cover non-executive officer employees ("Eligible Employees") who are subject to adverse income tax consequences, including any interest and penalties that result from a determination by the Audit Committee that their options had been issued at exercise prices that are lower than revised prices. Additionally, the Company announced that the Board of Directors indicated that following the conclusion of the Audit Committee review it intends to implement a separate program that would increase the exercise prices on stock option grants that remain outstanding and have revised measurement dates in order to protect employees from any adverse tax consequences. It is expected that this program and the Company's participation in the IRS Program as well as payments to Eligible Employees in connection with these programs, including make whole payments as compensation for the increased option prices and tax gross-ups, will result in a pre-tax charge of not more than $7 million. The Company issued a press release on February 28, 2007, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits 99.1-- Press Release dated February 28, 2007. SIGNATURES 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. PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP, INC. Date: February 28, 2007 By: /s/ Karl B. Wagner ------------------ Name: Karl B. Wagner Title: Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated February 28, 2007. EX-99.1 2 a5345374ex991.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Pediatrix Provides Update on Stock Option Review, Expects to Delay 10-K Filing FORT LAUDERDALE, FLa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2007--Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE:PDX) today announced an update of its previously disclosed review of historical stock option practices that is being conducted by the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors. Following a review of draft findings related to the Company's stock option practices, Pediatrix's management has concluded, and the Audit Committee has agreed, that Pediatrix will need to restate its historical financial statements. The Company has concluded that it is appropriate to restate due to documented instances of intentional backdating by a former executive officer of Pediatrix that occurred in the granting of stock options prior to 2001. The restatement is expected to include charges relating to these instances of backdating in periods prior to 2001 and misdating in those and subsequent periods of certain other option grants as a result of process deficiencies. The Company has not determined the amount of such charges, including non-cash compensation expense and the resulting tax and accounting impact, or which periods may require restatement. Based on its analysis to date, however, the Company believes that total additional non-cash compensation expense will not exceed the previously announced tentative calculation of $28 million on a pre-tax basis for the 1995 through 2006 period. Separately, Pediatrix announced that its Board of Directors has approved the Company's participation in an Internal Revenue Service program to pay certain individual tax obligations for employees, other than executive officers, who exercised certain stock options during 2006. The program will cover non-executive officer employees who are subject to adverse income tax consequences, including any interest and penalties that result from a determination by the Audit Committee that their options had been issued at exercise prices that are lower than revised prices. Additionally, the Board of Directors indicated that following the conclusion of the Audit Committee review it intends to implement a separate program that would increase the exercise prices on stock option grants that remain outstanding and have revised measurement dates in order to protect employees from any adverse tax consequences. It is expected that this program and the Company's participation in the IRS program as well as payments to eligible employees in connection with these programs, including make-whole payments as compensation for the increased option prices and tax gross-ups, will result in a pre-tax charge of not more than $7 million. Pediatrix is also filing a Form 8-K stating that the Company's financial statements and earnings releases and similar financial communications relating to fiscal periods from January 1, 1995, through March 31, 2006, should no longer be relied upon. As a result of the ongoing review of the Company's stock option practices, Pediatrix will delay the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. The Audit Committee, the Company and its independent public accountants are working to complete the review and its financial impact as soon as possible. About Pediatrix Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of newborn, maternal-fetal and pediatric physician subspecialty services. Pediatrix physicians and advanced nurse practitioners are reshaping the delivery of maternal-fetal and newborn care by identifying best demonstrated processes and participating in clinical research to enhance patient outcomes and provide high-quality, cost-effective care. Founded in 1979, its neonatal physicians provide services at more than 240 NICUs, and through Obstetrix, its perinatal physicians provide services in many markets where Pediatrix's neonatal physicians practice. Combined, Pediatrix and its affiliated professional corporations employ more than 900 physicians in 32 states and Puerto Rico. Pediatrix is also the nation's largest provider of newborn hearing screens and newborn metabolic screening. Additional information is available at www.pediatrix.com. Certain statements and information in this press release may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our objectives, plans and strategies, and all statements (other than statements of historical facts) that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are often characterized by terminology such as "believe", "hope", "may", "anticipate", "should", "intend", "plan", "will", "expect", "estimate", "project", "positioned", "strategy" and similar expressions, and are based on assumptions and assessments made by Pediatrix's management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and Pediatrix undertakes no duty to update or revise any such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments, and business decisions to differ materially from forward-looking statements are described in Pediatrix's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the section entitled "Risk Factors". Additional factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties related to: the time needed to complete the Audit Committee's inquiry into historic stock option grant practices; the pending restatement of Pediatrix's financial statements; the financial reporting impact of improperly dated stock options; the tax effects of improperly dated stock options; the potential discovery of accounting errors or other adverse facts and possible litigation or regulatory action resulting from the SEC's informal investigation or the U.S. Attorney's investigation of Pediatrix's stock option granting practices. CONTACT: Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., Fort Lauderdale Bob Kneeley, Director, Investor Relations, 954-384-0175, x-5300 bob_kneeley@pediatrix.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----