Welsh Carson To Buy USPI for $1.8 Billion

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe has agreed to acquire United Surgical Partners International Inc. (Nasdaq:USPI), a Dallas-based owner and operator of short-stay surgical facilities. The total transaction is valued at approximately $1.8 billion, with USPI shareholders receiving $31.05 per share. www.wsac.com www.unitedsurgical.com < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />