HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - Jun 18, 2015) - Nobilis Health Corp. (
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $5.7 trillion in assets are benchmarked to the Russell's U.S. indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider. "We see this as another positive step in our process to access the U.S. capital markets as well as a great statement on our growth as leading healthcare company," said Chris Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer. "This will be a valuable tool that raises our profile which will attract new shareholders to the Nobilis story as we continue on our rapid growth throughout the country," continued Lloyd.
Update on Plano Hospital Acquisition
Nobilis also announces that it is working with the debtor in possession of Victory Medical Center Plano to finalize the acquisition of the hospital through the bankruptcy. On Friday, June 12th, Victory Parent Company and several of its affiliate hospitals, including Victory Medical Center Plano, sought bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Texas. Nobilis has been in continuous contact with Victory's management and supported Victory's decision to file. As with the Scottsdale acquisition last year, Nobilis' management has chosen to move through the bankruptcy process with Victory because it believes the process will have significant benefits for Nobilis.
No Issues Related to Recent Weather Events in Houston and Dallas
The storms passing through the Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas over the last few days have had minimal negative impact on Nobilis' facility operations or physical plant. Surgical procedures scheduled to be performed this week have been performed or have been rescheduled to accommodate patients.
About Nobilis Health Corp.
Nobilis owns and manages ambulatory and acute care facilities to deliver healthcare services. Our focus is improving access to care and patient outcomes by providing minimally invasive procedures that can be performed in low-cost, outpatient settings. We utilize innovative direct-to-patient marketing and proprietary technologies to drive patient engagement and education. Nobilis owns and manages seven surgical facilities in Dallas, Houston, and Scottsdale and has contractual partnerships with six other facilities in Arizona, Oregon, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee and New Jersey.
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Forward Looking Statements
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