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): August 10, 2018 |
Surgery Partners, Inc. |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
Delaware | 001-37576 | 47-3620923 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
310 Seven Springs Way, Suite 500 Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
(615) 234-5900 |
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
Not Applicable |
(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report) |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On March 12, 2018, Surgery Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Thomas F. Cowhey to serve as the Chief Financial Officer and principal accounting officer of the Company, effective April 2, 2018. Prior to April 2, 2018, Dennis Dean, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Company was designated as the Company’s principal accounting officer. Mr. Dean was also a named executive officer of the Company as of December 31, 2017 for purposes of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
As part of a prearranged plan, effective August 10, 2018, Mr. Dean resigned his position as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Company.
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.
SURGERY PARTNERS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Thomas F. Cowhey Thomas F. Cowhey Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: August 10, 2018