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Encompass Health issues notice for redemption of $100 million of its 5.125% senior notes due 2023

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Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) has announced the redemption of $100 million in outstanding 5.125% senior notes due 2023, effective April 5, 2021. The redemption price will equal 100% of the par value, plus accrued interest. Funding for this redemption will come from cash on hand and the revolving credit facility. This action is expected to incur a loss of approximately $0.6 million on early extinguishment of debt in Q2 2021.

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  • Redemption of $100 million in senior notes indicates a proactive financial strategy.
  • Use of cash on hand and credit facility suggests healthy liquidity management.
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  • Expected $0.6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt may negatively impact Q2 2021 earnings.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) today issued notice for redemption of $100 million of the outstanding principal balance of its 5.125% senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes"). The associated redemption date will be April 5, 2021, and the redemption price will be 100.0% of par, plus accrued and unpaid interest, pursuant to the terms of the 2023 Notes. The Company plans to use cash on hand and drawings under its revolving credit facility to fund the redemption. As a result of this redemption, the Company expects to record an approximate $0.6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of 2021.

About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility–based and home–based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 137 hospitals, 241 home health locations, and 82 hospice locations in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high–quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. In addition, Encompass Health, through its senior management, may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such estimates, projections, and forward-looking information speak only as of the date hereof, and Encompass Health undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated by Encompass Health include, but are not limited to, potential disruptions, breaches, or other incidents affecting the proper operation, availability, or security of Encompass Health's information systems, including unauthorized access to or theft of patient, business associate, or other sensitive information; changes, delays in (including in connection with resolution of Medicare payment reviews or appeals), or suspension of reimbursement for Encompass Health's services by governmental or private payors; and other factors which may be identified from time to time in Encompass Health's SEC filings and other public announcements, including Encompass Health's Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020.

Media Contact:
Hillary Carnel | 205.970.5912
hillary.carnel@encompasshealth.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Crissy Carlisle | 205.970.5860
crissy.carlisle@encompasshealth.com 

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FAQ

What is the redemption date for Encompass Health's senior notes?

The redemption date for the senior notes is April 5, 2021.

How much of the senior notes is Encompass Health redeeming?

Encompass Health is redeeming $100 million of its senior notes.

What is the expected loss from the redemption of senior notes for EHC?

The company expects to record a loss of approximately $0.6 million from the redemption.

What percentage are the senior notes due 2023?

The senior notes being redeemed have an interest rate of 5.125%.

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