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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 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
October 20, 2005
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
MATRIA HEALTHCARE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-20619 20-2091331
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1850 Parkway Place, Marietta, GA 30067
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
770-767-4500
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 20, 2005 the Registrant issued a press release announcing
earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release
announcing the third quarter 2005 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated October 20, 2005.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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
Dated: October 20, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
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99.1 Press release by Matria Healthcare, Inc. dated October 20, 2005.