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):
June 27, 2005
SIERRA HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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2724 North Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
(702) 242-7000
Not Applicable
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
Effective June 24, 2005, pursuant to Section 2.13 of the Credit Agreement dated March 3, 2003, as amended, Sierra Health Services, Inc., has elected to increase the aggregate commitments of its revolving credit facility from $100.0 million to $140.0 million. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and The Bank of New York are now parties to the Credit Agreement. The credit facility is available for general corporate purposes. There are no immediate plans to make a significant borrowing on the credit facility.
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.
SIERRA HEALTH SERVICES, INC. |
(Registrant) |
Date: June 27, 2005 | |
/S/ PAUL H. PALMER |
Paul H. Palmer | |
Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Chief Accounting Officer) |