U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

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Thank you very much. Good morning and welcome, everyone, to our U.S. Physical Therapy first quarter 2023 earnings call. joining me on our call this morning from our executive team at Kerry Hendrickson, our CFO, Rick Binstein, our Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Eric Williams and Graham Reeve, our COOs, Jake Martinez, our Senior Vice President, Finance and Controller. Before I make some opening remarks, I'll ask Jake to cover a brief disclosure statement. Jake, if you would, please.

Thank you, Chris. This presentation contains forward-looking statements which involves certain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on the company's current views and assumptions. The company's actual results may vary materially from those anticipated. Please see the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information.