BRIEF-Amedisys Says Co, Unitedhealth Group Entered Into Waiver

Dec 27 (Reuters) - Amedisys Inc AMED.O:

• AMEDISYS: CO, UNITEDHEALTH GROUP ENTERED INTO WAIVER

• AMEDISYS: CO & UNITEDHEALTH GROUP WAIVED RIGHT TO TERMINATE MERGER AGREEMENT DUE TO FAILURE OF MERGER TO HAVE BEEN CONSUMMATED BY OUTSIDE DATE

• AMEDISYS: WAIVER INCLUDES THAT REGULATORY BREAK FEE UNDER DEAL TO BE $275 MILLION, MAY ESCALATE FOR FAILING TO MEET SOME TIMING MILESTONES UP TO $325 MILLION

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