-----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, DPpfSLWA48w94lJL+usDdGSBDrAr/5U2o28P4qknFnRvuyE1NMeZJGwCekIkxqg4 PopEumWWFdeBuDmjVOi7mg== 0000950144-05-001497.txt : 20050215 0000950144-05-001497.hdr.sgml : 20050215 20050215170124 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-05-001497 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050209 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050215 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050215 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000879181 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES [8082] IRS NUMBER: 621474680 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-19532 FILM NUMBER: 05617971 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5200 MARYLAND WAY STREET 2: MARYLAND FARMS OFFICE PARK CITY: BRENTWOOD STATE: TN ZIP: 37027 BUSINESS PHONE: 6152218884 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: MARYLAND FARMS OFFICE PARK STREET 2: 5200 MARYLAND WAY CITY: BRENTWOOD STATE: TN ZIP: 37027 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DIVERSICARE INC /DE DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 8-K 1 g93283e8vk.htm AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC. AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC.
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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 Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
February 15, 2005 ( February 9, 2005)

AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   0-19532   62-1474680
         
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission File   (Employer Identification
incorporation)   Number)   Number)

5200 Maryland Way, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN 37027-5018
(Address of principal executive offices)

(615) 221-8884
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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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     ÿ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE FEBRUARY 9, 2005

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

     (c) On February 9, 2005, American Homepatient, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Frank Powers, age 56, as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Powers has served as an Executive Vice President of the Company since November of 2004. During 2003 he acted as a consultant to Agco Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment. From 1996 until 2002, Mr. Powers served as an executive officer of Matria Healthcare, Inc., a provider of health services and medical devices. A press release dated February 9, 2005 announcing the appointment of Mr. Powers is attached as Exhibit 99.1, which press release is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits

         
Number   Exhibit
  99.1    
Press Release dated February 9, 2005.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
         
  AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC.
 		  
  By:   /s/ Robert L. Fringer    
    Robert L. Fringer   
Date: February 15, 2005    Vice President and Assistant Secretary   

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

         
Number   Exhibit
  99.1    
Press Release dated February 9, 2005.

 

EX-99.1 2 g93283exv99w1.txt EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE FEBRUARY 9, 2005 EXHIBIT 99.1 (AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT LOGO) NEWS RELEASE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contacts: Joseph F. Furlong or Stephen L. Clanton President and CEO Executive VP and CFO (615) 221-8884 (615) 221-8884 PRIMARY CONTACT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRANK POWERS TO SERVE AS AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC.'S CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER -------------------------------------------------------------------- BRENTWOOD, TN. (February 9, 2005) - American HomePatient, Inc. (OTC: AHOM.OB) today announced that Frank Powers will be the Company's new Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. As previously announced, COO Thomas Mills decided to leave the Company but agreed to assist in the transition of his duties through March 31, 2005. Mr. Powers previously had joined the Company as an Executive Vice President in the fall of 2004. Mr. Powers served as an executive officer of Matria Healthcare, Inc. from 1996 until 2002. Prior to that he was an officer of Healthdyne, Inc. or an affiliate for over 12 years, during which time he spent a significant amount of time as President of the Home Care Group that provided products and services to the home care market. American HomePatient, Inc. is one of the nation's largest home health care providers with 276 centers in 35 states. Its product and service offerings include respiratory services, infusion therapy, parenteral and enteral nutrition, and medical equipment for patients in their home. American HomePatient, Inc.'s common stock is currently traded in the over-the-counter market or, on application by broker-dealers, in the NASD's Electronic Bulletin Board under the symbol AHOM or AHOM.OB. 1 Certain statements made in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which the Company is unable to predict or control, that may cause the Company's actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties regarding hiring and retaining key personnel. These risks and uncertainties are in addition to other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors may include the effect of healthcare regulation and reimbursement, government investigations, the ability to retain management, leverage and liquidity, and the effect of competition. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the Company are not necessarily indicative of future performance. The Company is not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the published date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet services. 2 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----