MARIETTA, Ga., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Matria Healthcare, Inc. announced today that is has been selected to join the Standard & Poor's S&P SmallCap 600 index. The change will be effective after the close of trading on Thursday, March 30.
Parker H. Petit, Chairman and CEO, stated, "We are excited to be included in the S&P SmallCap 600 index and gain exposure to additional investors. Matria is well positioned for continued growth with our recent acquisition of Cor Solutions and expanded role in the emerging disease management and wellness sector of healthcare."
ABOUT MATRIA HEALTHCARE
Matria Healthcare is a leading provider of comprehensive health enhancement programs to health plans and employers. Matria manages major chronic diseases and episodic conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk obstetrics, cancer, chronic pain, depression, end-stage renal disease, and obesity; delivers programs that address wellness, healthy living, productivity improvement, and patient advocacy; and provides case management of acute and catastrophic conditions. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, Matria has more than 40 offices in the United States and internationally. More information about Matria can be found on line at http://www.matria.com/.
Contact:
Jeffrey L. Hinton
Chief Financial Officer
770/767-4500
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