U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

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Thanks, Shelby. Good morning and welcome, everyone, to U.S. Physical Therapy's earnings call this morning. With me on the call today include Carrie Hendrickson, our CFO, Eric Williams, our Chief Operating Officer, Rick Binstein, our Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Jake Martinez, our Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting. Graham Reeve happens to be on a plane this morning, won't be joining us. Before we begin with some prepared 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 involve 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. Thanks, Jake.