# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001468328
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-056501
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 13926
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-056501.hdr.sgml**: 20230301

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-056501

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230301

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230301

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230301

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Addus HomeCare Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001468328
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES [8082]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 205340172
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34504
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23694668

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6303 COWBOYS WAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 600
- **CITY:** FRISCO
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75034
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 469-535-8200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6303 COWBOYS WAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 600
- **CITY:** FRISCO
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75034

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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### FORM 8-K

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#### CURRENT REPORT

#### PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

#### OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2023

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## ADDUS HOMECARE CORPORATION

#### (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-34504** | **20-5340172** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction**<br> **of Incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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| **6303 Cowboys Way, Suite 600**<br> **Frisco, Texas** | **75034** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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(469) 535-8200

#### (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

#### N/A

#### (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange**<br> **on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share | ADUS | The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company. ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**  |

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On March 1, 2023, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Addus HomeCare Corporation (the "Company") appointed Heather Dixon to the Board as a Class II director. Ms. Dixon was also appointed to serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. There were no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Dixon and any other persons pursuant to which she was selected as a director. In addition, Ms. Dixon is not a party to any transaction, or any proposed transaction, required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

As an independent director, Ms. Dixon will receive compensation in the same manner as the Company's other independent directors. A summary of the compensation payable to the Company's independent directors was included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023. In addition, Ms. Dixon was granted a number of restricted shares of the Company's common stock valued at $37,000, based on the Company's closing stock price on March 1, 2023.

In connection with Ms. Dixon's appointment to the Board, the Company entered into an Indemnification Agreement with Ms. Dixon (the "Indemnification Agreement") in the form disclosed in the Company's public filings and previously approved by the Board, as referenced below. Pursuant to the terms of the Indemnification Agreement, the Company will be required to indemnify and advance expenses to Ms. Dixon to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, except as otherwise provided in the Indemnification Agreement, if she is threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason of her status as a director of the Company. The foregoing description of the Indemnification Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Indemnification Agreement, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 50 to the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 25, 2022 and incorporated by reference herein.

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| **Item 7.01.** | **Regulation FD Disclosure.**  |

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On March 1, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Dixon to the Board. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.**  |

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(d) Exhibits:

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| Exhibit<br> No. | Description |
| 99.1 | [Press Release of Addus HomeCare Corporation dated March 1, 2023.](d470817dex991.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document). |

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#### 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.

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|  | **ADDUS HOMECARE CORPORATION** | **ADDUS HOMECARE CORPORATION** |
| Date: March 1, 2023 | By: | /s/ Brian Poff |
|  |  | Brian Poff |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**![LOGO](g470817g99t44.jpg)

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|  **Contacts:** Brian W. Poff | Dru Anderson |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Executive Vice President, | FINNPartners |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chief Financial Officer | (615)324-7346 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Addus HomeCare Corporation | <u>dru.anderson@finnpartners.com</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(469) 535-8200 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>investorrelations@addus.com</u> |  |

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**ADDUS HOMECARE NAMES HEATHER DIXON** 

**TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS** 

**Frisco, Texas** (March 1, 2023) – Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS), a provider of home care services, today announced that Heather Dixon, CPA, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors as an independent board member, effective March 1, 2023. She fills the seat previously held by Steven Geringer and will serve as a member of the Audit Committee.

Dixon currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Everside Health, one of the nation's largest direct primary care providers. In this role, she provides financial oversight and strategic direction with a focus on growth and innovation within the direct primary care space. Prior to joining Everside, she was the Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a Fortune 20 integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail company. Her previous financial executive experience includes serving as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Aetna; Assistant Controller at PepsiCo; and in various global accounting and regulatory roles with American Express. She started her professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Dixon is also an independent board member of Signify Health (NYSE: SGFY). She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Southern Methodist University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.

Dirk Allison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Heather as an independent member of the Addus Board of Directors. One of our top priorities is to have a Board of Directors that brings together individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds to create balanced, objective, and thoughtful decision-making that supports sound corporate governance practices and best serves shareholder interests. Heather brings extensive financial and strategic experience across leading health and wellness companies that complements the work and expertise of our other board members. We look forward to her valuable insight and contributions as we continue to execute our growth strategy."

**Forward-Looking Statements** 

Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "preliminary," "continue," "expect," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including discretionary determinations by government officials, the consummation and integration of acquisitions, anticipated transition to managed care providers, our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy, unexpected increases in SG&A and other expenses, expected benefits and unexpected costs of acquisitions and dispositions, management plans related to dispositions, the possibility that expected benefits may not materialize as expected, the failure of the business to perform as expected, changes in reimbursement, changes in government regulations, changes in Addus HomeCare's relationships with referral sources, increased competition for Addus HomeCare's services, changes in the interpretation of

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Addus Names Heather Dixon to Board of Directors

March 1, 2023

government regulations, the uncertainty regarding the outcome of discussions with managed care organizations, changes in tax rates, the impact of adverse weather, higher than anticipated costs, lower than anticipated cost savings, estimation inaccuracies in future revenues, margins, earnings and growth, whether any anticipated receipt of payments will materialize, any future impact to our business operations, reimbursements and patient population due to the recent COVID-19 global pandemic, and other risks set forth in the Risk Factors section in Addus HomeCare's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2022, which is available at <u>www.sec.gov</u>. The financial information described herein and the periods to which they relate are preliminary estimates that are subject to change and finalization. There is no assurance that the final amounts and adjustments will not differ materially from the amounts described above, or that additional adjustments will not be identified, the impact of which may be material. Addus HomeCare undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In addition, these forward-looking statements necessarily depend upon assumptions, estimates and dates that may be incorrect or imprecise and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Accordingly, any forward-looking statements included in this press release do not purport to be predictions of future events or circumstances and may not be realized.

**About Addus HomeCare** 

Addus HomeCare is a provider of home care services that primarily include personal care services that assist with activities of daily living, as well as hospice and home health services. Addus HomeCare's consumers are primarily persons who, without these services, are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, such as the elderly, chronically ill and disabled. Addus HomeCare's payor clients include federal, state and local governmental agencies, managed care organizations, commercial insurers and private individuals. Addus HomeCare currently provides home care services to approximately 46,500 consumers through 202 locations across 22 states. For more information, please visit <u>www.addus.com</u>.

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