UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2005
Dynacq Healthcare, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-21574 | 76-0375477 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
10304 Interstate 10 East, Suite 369
Houston, Texas 77029
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(713) 378-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
In a press release issued on October 24, 2005, the Company announced that it had settled a medical malpractice suit described in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 as potentially material litigation. A copy of the press release issued October 24, 2005 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description | |
| *Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated October 24, 2005. | |
*Filed herewith
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.
| Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Philip S. Chan | |
Philip S. Chan Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: October 24, 2005.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number | Description | |
| *Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated October 24, 2005. | |
* Filed herewith