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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 and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

June 15, 2016

 

 

AMSURG CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Tennessee   001-36531   62-1493316
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 

(Commission

File Number)

  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1A Burton Hills Boulevard

Nashville, Tennessee

  37215
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(615) 665-1283

(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 filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ 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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On June 15, 2016, Envision Healthcare Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Envision”) and AmSurg Corp., a Tennessee corporation (“AmSurg”) issued a joint press release announcing the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which Envision and AmSurg will combine in an all-stock merger of equals. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Forward Looking Statements

This communication, in addition to historical information, contains “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding, among other things, future events or the future financial performance of AmSurg and Envision. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goal,” “objectives,” “intends,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plans,” “potential,” “near-term,” “long-term,” “projections,” “assumptions,” “projects,” “guidance,” “forecasts,” “outlook,” “target,” “trends,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will” and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions or events identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relating to the proposed transaction include, but are not limited to: statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction between AmSurg and Envision, including future financial and operating results; AmSurg’s and Envision’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; the expected timing of completion of the proposed transaction; and other statements relating to the Mergers that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to AmSurg and Envision and involve estimates, expectations and projections. Investors are cautioned that all such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and important factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. With respect to the proposed transaction between AmSurg and Envision, these factors could include, but are not limited to: the risk that AmSurg or Envision may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the transaction, or that required governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the proposed transaction or cause the parties to abandon the proposed transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the transaction may not be satisfied; the length of time necessary to consummate the proposed transaction, which may be longer than anticipated for various reasons; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings, synergies and growth from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the effect of future regulatory or legislative actions on the companies or the industries in which they operate; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; economic and foreign exchange rate volatility; the continued strength of the ambulatory surgery center, physician services and medical transportation markets; unexpected changes relating to competitive factors in the ambulatory surgery center, physician services and medical transportation industries; the timing, success and market reception for AmSurg’s and Envision’s new and existing services; the outcomes of any litigation; changes in the general economic environment, or social or political conditions, that could affect the businesses; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, management and other employees; the ability to attract new customers and retain existing customers in the manner anticipated; the ability to hire and retain key personnel; reliance on and integration of information technology systems; the risks associated with assumptions the parties make in connection with the parties’ critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; and the potential of economic downturn or effects tax assessments, tax adjustments, anticipated tax rates, benefit or retirement plan costs, or other regulatory compliance costs.

Additional information concerning other risk factors is also contained in AmSurg’s and Envision’s most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other SEC filings.

 


Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond AmSurg’s or Envision’s ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the information currently available to the parties on the date they are made, and neither AmSurg nor Envision undertakes any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this communication. Nothing in this communication is intended, or is to be construed, as a profit forecast or to be interpreted to mean that earnings per AmSurg share or Envision share for the current or any future financial years or those of the combined company, will necessarily match or exceed the historical published earnings per AmSurg share or Envision share, as applicable. Neither AmSurg nor Envision gives any assurance (1) that either AmSurg or Envision will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning AmSurg, Envision, the proposed transaction, the combined company or other matters and attributable to AmSurg or Envision or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.

Additional Information And Where To Find It

This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the proposed transaction between AmSurg and Envision or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The proposed business combination transaction between AmSurg and Envision will be submitted to the shareholders of AmSurg and the stockholders of Envision for their consideration. AmSurg will cause its subsidiary, New Amethyst, file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement of AmSurg and Envision that also constitutes a prospectus of New Amethyst. AmSurg and Envision will deliver the joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective stockholders as required by applicable law. AmSurg and Envision also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for any prospectus, proxy statement or any other document which AmSurg or Envision may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders of AmSurg and Envision are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus and any other relevant documetns that will be filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety when they become available because they will contain important information about AmSurg, Envision, the proposed transaction and related matters. Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about AmSurg and Envision, once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. AmSurg and Envision make available free of charge at www.AmSurg.com and www.evhc.net, respectively (in the “Investor Relations” section), copies of materials they file with, or furnish to, the SEC.

Participants In The Merger Solicitation

AmSurg, Envision, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of AmSurg and the stockholders of Envision in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Envision is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2016 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 23, 2016. Information about the directors and executive officers of AmSurg is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2016 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 22, 2016. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other information regarding those persons who are, under the rules of the SEC, participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
   Description of Exhibit
99.1    Press Release, dated June 15, 2016.


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.

 

AMSURG CORP.
By:  

/s/ Claire M. Gulmi

  Claire M. Gulmi
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 15, 2016


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Exhibit

99.1    Press Release, dated June 15, 2016.