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 Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 10, 2017

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
001-11151
76-0364866
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1300 West Sam Houston Parkway South,
Suite 300, Houston, Texas
  
77042
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

(713) 297-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On November 10, 2017, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, reported that the Company has renewed the Company’s bank credit facility extending the maturity date from November 2018 to November 2021 (“Credit Agreement”).

The Credit Agreement is unsecured and includes standard financial covenants which include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio and a consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. Proceeds from the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital, acquisitions, and for other purposes.

As of November 10, 2017, the outstanding balance advanced under the loan facility was $51,000,000. The Credit Agreement is effective November 10, 2017 and matures on November 30, 2021.

Item 2.03
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

See Item 1.01 above.
 
Item 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 
Exhibits
  
Description of Exhibit
 
99.1
  
Press Release dated November 10, 2017. **
 
99.2
  
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 10, 2017 among U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., as the borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Swingline Lender and L/C Issuer, and The Lenders Party hereto. (Schedules pursuant to the Credit Agreement have not been filed by the Registrant, who hereby undertakes to the file such schedules upon the request of the Commission.) **

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
   
Dated:  November 14, 2017
/s/ LAWRANCE W. MCAFEE
 
Lawrance W. McAfee
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 
Exhibits
  
Description of Exhibit
   
Press Release dated November 10, 2017. **
   
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 10, 2017 among U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., as the borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Swingline Lender and L/C Issuer, and The Lenders Party hereto. (Schedules pursuant to the Credit Agreement have not been filed by the Registrant, who hereby undertakes to the file such schedules upon the request of the Commission.) **

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Furnished herewith.