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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): April 22, 2004
MATRIA HEALTHCARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-20619 58-2205984
(State of Incorporation) Commission File Number (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1850 Parkway Place
Marietta, GA 30067
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (770) 767-4500
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004, with respect to Matria's
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations And Financial Condition
This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing.
On April 22, 2004, Matria Healthcare, Inc. ("Matria") issued a press
release (the "Press Release") announcing its consolidated financial results for
the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The Press Release did not include
certain financial statements, related footnotes and certain other financial
information that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
part of Matria's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. A copy of the Press Release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
In addition to discussing Matria's consolidated financial results as
determined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Press
Release discloses earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
("EBITDA"), a non-GAAP financial measure. Matria's management considers EBITDA
an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of its
business. Management also believes that EBITDA provides useful information to
investors, lenders, financial analysts and rating agencies, who have
historically used EBITDA measures, along with other measures, to estimate the
value of a company, to make informed investment decisions and evaluate
performance. EBITDA facilitates comparisons of our results of operations with
those of companies having different capital structures.
The Press Release contains a reconciliation of EBITDA to net earnings,
the most comparable GAAP measure.
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.
MATRIA HEALTHCARE, INC.
By: /s/ Parker H. Petit
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Parker H. Petit
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: April 22, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release, dated April 22, 2004, with respect to Matria's
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.