Form 8-K U S PHYSICAL THERAPY For: May 01

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): May 1, 2015 (May 1, 2015)

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

On May 1, 2015, U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (the “Company”) announced it has purchased a majority interest in a three-clinic physical therapy business. The business sees more than 30,000 patient visits per year and generates approximately $3.4 million in annual revenue. The purchase was effective April 30, 2015.  The purchase price for the 70% interest was $4,800,000.  

ITEM 9.01   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

*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.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit 99.1

U.S. Physical Therapy Makes Acquisition

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2015--U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, announced today that the Company has acquired a 70% interest in a three locations physical therapy practice. The business sees more than 30,000 patient visits per year and generates approximately $3.4 million in annual revenue. The purchase price was $4.8 million.

About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 497 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

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