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): March 23, 2017
U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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1-11151
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76-0364866
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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1300 West Sam Houston Parkway South,
Suite 300, Houston, Texas
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77042
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 297-7000
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 ( see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in a company which is a leading provider of workforce performance solutions.
Services provided include onsite injury prevention and rehabilitation, performance optimization and ergonomic assessments. The majority of these services are contracted with and paid for directly by employers including a number of Fortune 500 companies. Other clients include large insurers and their contractors.
Benefits of services provided include the reduction of on-the-job injuries, reduced work related injury claims, reduced absenteeism, reduced employee healthcare costs, lower employee turnover and improved workforce productivity.
The business produced $15.9 million in revenue in 2016. U.S. Physical Therapy acquired a 55% interest in the business for $6.6 million. The remaining 45% stake is being retained by existing management.
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Item 9.01
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Exhibits
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Description of Exhibits
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Registrant's press release dated March 23, 2017 – U.S. Physical Therapy Acquires Industrial Services Provider. **
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** 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.
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U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
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Dated: March 23, 2017
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By:
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/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
and accounting officer)
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