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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. _)*
Healthsouth Corp.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common
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(Title of Class Securities)
421924309
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(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2007
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
|X| Rule 13d-1(b)
|_| Rule 13d-1(c)
|_| Rule 13d-1(d)
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the
disclosure provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained
in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a current
valid OMB control number.
SEC 1745 (3-06) Page 1 of 10 pages
CUSIP No. 421924309
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1. Name of Reporting Persons.
Osterweis Capital Management, Inc.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) |X|
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(b)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization California
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5. Sole Voting Power 1,346,966
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Shares ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each -----------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Person With: 7. Sole Dispositive Power 1,346,966
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8. Shared Dispositive Power
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,346,966
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) n/a
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 1.71%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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IA
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SEC 1745 (3-06) Page 2 of 10 pages
CUSIP No. 421924309
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1. Name of Reporting Persons.
Osterweis Capital Management, LLC
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) |X|
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(b)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization California
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5. Sole Voting Power 2,624,366
Number of -------------
Shares ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each -----------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Person With: 7. Sole Dispositive Power 2,624,366
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8. Shared Dispositive Power
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 2,624,366
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) n/a
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 3.33%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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IA
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SEC 1745 (3-06) Page 3 of 10 pages
CUSIP No. 421924309
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1. Name of Reporting Persons.
John S. Osterweis
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) |X|
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(b)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization United States
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5. Sole Voting Power 3,971,332
Number of -------------
Shares ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each -----------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Person With: 7. Sole Dispositive Power 3,971,332
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8. Shared Dispositive Power
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,971,332
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) n/a
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 5.04%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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HC, IN
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SEC 1745 (3-06) Page 4 of 10 pages
Page 5 of 10
Item 1.
(a) Name of Issuer
Healthsouth Corp.
(b) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices
One Health South Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35243
Item 2.
(a) Name of Person Filing
(i) Osterweis Capital Management, Inc.
(ii) Osterweis Capital Management, LLC
(iii) John S. Osterweis
(b) Address of Principal Business office or, if None, Residence
(i) One Maritime Plaza, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111
(ii) One Maritime Plaza, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111
(iii) One Maritime Plaza, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111
(c) Citizenship
(i) CA Corporation
(ii) CA Limited Liability Corporation
(iii) U.S. Citizen
(d) Title of Class Securities
Common
(e) CUSIP Number
421924309
Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to Section 240.13d-1(b), or
240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
Page 6 of 10
(a) |_| Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act
(15 U.S.C. 78o).
(b) |_| Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C.
78c).
(c) |_| Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the
Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
(d) |_| Investment company registered under section 8 of the
Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).
(e) |X| An investment adviser in accordance with Section
240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).
(f) |_| An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance
with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(F).
(g) |X| A parent holding company or control person in accordance
with Section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).
(h) |_| A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).
(i) |_| A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an
investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3).
(j) |X| Group in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(J).
Item 4. Ownership
Common Stock:
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 3,971,332
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(b) Percent of Class: 5.04%
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(c) Number of shares as to which the joint filers have:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,971,332
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(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
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(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition
of: 3,971,332
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(iv) shared power to dispose of or to direct the
disposition of:
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Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the
date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more
than five percent of the class securities, check the following |_|.
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
n/a
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired
the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.
See Exhibit C
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Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
See Exhibit A
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
n/a
Item 10. Certification:
(a) The following certification shall be included if the
statement is filed pursuant to Section 240.13d-1(b):
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were
acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business
and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of
or with the effect of changing or influencing the control
of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and
are not held in connection with or as a participant in any
transaction having that purpose or effect.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Date: February 12, 2008
/s/ John S. Osterweis
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Signature
By: John S. Osterweis, President of
Osterweis Capital Management, Inc.
/s/ John S. Osterweis
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Signature
By: John S. Osterweis, President of
Osterweis Capital Management, LLC
/s/ John S. Osterweis
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Signature
By: John S. Osterweis, Control Person of
Osterweis Capital Management, Inc. and
Osterweis Capital Management, LLC
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EXHIBIT A
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Identification and Classification of Members of the Group
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Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(J) and Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, the members of the group making this joint filing are
identified and classified as follows:
Name Classification
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Osterweis Capital Management Inc. Investment adviser in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E)
Osterweis Capital Management LLC Investment adviser in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E)
John S. Osterweis Parent holding company or control person in
accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G)
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EXHIBIT B
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Joint Filing Agreement Pursuant to Rule 13d-1
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This agreement is made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(J) and Rule 13d-1(k)(1)
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") by and among the
parties listed below, each referred to herein as a "Joint Filer." The Joint
Filers agree that a statement of beneficial ownership as required by Sections
13(g) or 13(d) of the Act and the Rules thereunder may be filed on each of their
behalf on Schedule 13G or Schedule 13D, as appropriate, and that said joint
filing may thereafter be amended by further joint filings. The Joint Filers
state that they each satisfy the requirements for making a joint filing under
Rule 13d-1.
Dated: February 12, 2008
/s/ John S. Osterweis
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Signature
By: John S. Osterweis, President of
Osterweis Capital Management, Inc.
/s/ John S. Osterweis
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Signature
By: John S. Osterweis, President of
Osterweis Capital Management, LLC
/s/ John S. Osterweis
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Signature
By: John S. Osterweis, Control Person of
Osterweis Capital Management, Inc. and
Osterweis Capital Management, LLC
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EXHIBIT C
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Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security
Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person
Identity Classification
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Osterweis Capital Management Inc. Investment adviser in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E)
Osterweis Capital Management LLC Investment adviser in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E)