ENSIGN GROUP, INC — Capital/Financing Update 2015

Feb 9, 2015

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): February 9, 2015

The Ensign Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-33757	33-0861263
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
27101 Puerta Real, Suite 450, Mission Viejo, CA	92691
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (949) 487-9500

Not Applicable

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

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 9, 2015, The Ensign Group, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. The underwriters are expected to be granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares of common stock. A copy of the press release announcing the underwritten public offering is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
(d)	Exhibits
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated February 9, 2015

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.

Dated: February 9, 2015
By:	/s/ Suzanne D. Snapper
	Suzanne D. Snapper
	Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated February 9, 2015