U.S. 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): January 31, 2005
AMEDISYS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
| 0-24260 | 11-3131700 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
11100 Mead Road, Suite 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(225) 292-2031
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-(c) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.13e-(c)) |
| ITEM 8.01 | OTHER EVENTS | |
| On January 31, 2005, Amedisys, Inc., issued a press release announcing the acquisition of the home health operations from several affiliated companies operating as Winyah Health Care Group in South Carolina, effective February 1, 2005. | ||
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS | |
| (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. | ||
| Not applicable | ||
| (b) Pro Forma Financial Information | ||
| Not applicable | ||
| (c) Exhibits | ||
| 99.1 Press release dated January 31, 2005 announcing the acquisition of Winyah Home Health in South Carolina. | ||
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.
| AMEDISYS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Gregory H. Browne | |
| Gregory H. Browne | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
DATE: February 1, 2005