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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. __________)*
PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
743977-10-0
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(CUSIP Number)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this
Schedule is filed:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(c)
[X] 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 disclosures 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).
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CUSIP NO. 743977-10-0 13G PAGE 2 OF 7 PAGES
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1 Names of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only)
Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner Fund IV, L.P.
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2 Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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3 SEC Use Only
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4 Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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5 Sole Voting Power
None (see item 4)
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Number of 6 Shared Voting Power
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by 2,901,258 (see item 4)
Each Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------
Person With 7 Sole Dispositive Power
None (see item 4)
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8 Shared Dispositive Power
2,901,258 (see item 4)
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9 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,901,258 (see item 4)
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10 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions) [ ]
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11 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
18.5%
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12 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
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CUSIP NO. 743977-10-0 13G PAGE 3 OF 7 PAGES
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1 Names of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only)
GTCR IV, L.P.
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2 Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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3 SEC Use Only
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4 Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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5 Sole Voting Power
None (see item 4)
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Number of 6 Shared Voting Power
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by 2,901,258 (see item 4)
Each Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------
Person With 7 Sole Dispositive Power
None (see item 4)
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8 Shared Dispositive Power
2,901,258 (see item 4)
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9 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,901,258 (see item 4)
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10 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
(See Instructions)
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11 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
18.5%
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12 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
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CUSIP NO. 743977-10-0 13G PAGE 4 OF 7 PAGES
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1 Names of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only)
Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc.
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2 Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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3 SEC Use Only
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4 Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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5 Sole Voting Power
None (see item 4)
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Number of 6 Shared Voting Power
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by 2,901,258 (see item 4)
Each Reporting ----------------------------------------------------------------
Person With 7 Sole Dispositive Power
None (see item 4)
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8 Shared Dispositive Power
2,901,258 (see item 4)
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9 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,901,258 (see item 4)
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10 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
(See Instructions)
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11 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
18.5%
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12 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
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ITEM 1(A) Name of Issuer: Province Healthcare Company
ITEM 1(B) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 105 Westwood
Place, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN 37027
ITEM 2(A) Name of Person Filing: This statement is filed jointly by each
of the following persons pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated
by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under
Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Act"): (i) Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner Fund IV, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership (the "Fund"), by virtue of its
direct beneficial ownership of Common Stock, (ii) GTCR IV, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership, by virtue of its being the
general partner of the Fund, and (iii) Golder, Thoma, Cressey,
Rauner, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("GTCR Inc."), by virtue of
its being the general partner of GTCR IV. The Fund, GTCR IV, and
GTCR Inc. are sometimes referred to herein individually as a
"Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons."
Information with respect to each of the Reporting Persons is
given solely by such Reporting Person, and no Reporting Person
assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of
information provided by another Reporting Person. By their
signature on this statement, each of the Reporting Persons agrees
that this statement is filed on behalf of such Reporting Person.
The Reporting Persons may be deemed to constitute a "group" for
purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Act. The Reporting Persons
expressly disclaim that they have agreed to act as a group other
than as described in this statement.
ITEM 2(B) Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence: 6100
Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6402
ITEM 2(C). Citizenship: The Fund and GTCR IV are limited partnerships
organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. GTCR Inc.
is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Delaware.
ITEM 2(D). Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock
ITEM 2(E). CUSIP Number: 743977-10-0
ITEM 3. Not applicable
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP.
(a) Amount beneficially owned:
As of December 31, 1998, the Fund was the registered owner of
2,901,258 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, or approximately
18.5% of the Common Stock outstanding as of December 31, 1998. By
virtue of the relationship between the Fund and GTCR IV described
in Item 2(a), GTCR IV may be deemed to possess indirect
beneficial ownership of and share the power to vote or direct the
vote of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the
Fund, and, by virtue of the relationship between the Fund, GTCR
IV and GTCR Inc. described in Item 2(a), GTCR Inc. may be deemed
to possess indirect beneficial ownership of and share the power
to vote or direct the vote of the shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by the Fund. GTCR IV and GTCR Inc. disclaim
beneficial ownership of (and the power to vote or direct the vote
of) the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Fund.
The filing of this statement by GTCR IV and GTCR Inc. shall not
be construed as an admission that either GTCR IV or GTCR Inc. is,
for the purposes of Section 13(d) or Section 13(g) of the Act,
the beneficial owner of (or possesses the power to vote or direct
the vote of) any securities covered by this statement.
(b) Percent of class: 18.5%
(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote - None (see
item 4(a))
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote -
2,901,258 (see item 4(a))
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
- None (see item 4(a))
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition
of - 2,901,258 (see item 4(a))
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH
ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING
COMPANY.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATIONS.
Not applicable.
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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 16, 1999
GOLDER, THOMA, CRESSEY, RAUNER FUND IV, L.P.
By: GTCR IV, L.P., its general partner
By: Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ Bruce V. Rauner
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Name: Bruce V. Rauner
Title: Principal
GTCR IV, L.P.
By: Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ Bruce V. Rauner
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Name: Bruce V. Rauner
Title: Principal
GOLDER, THOMA, CRESSEY, RAUNER, INC.
By: /s/ Bruce V. Rauner
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Name: Bruce V. Rauner
Title: Principal
EXHIBIT
7.1 Agreement of Joint Filing, dated February 16, 1999, among Golder, Thoma,
Cressey, Rauner Fund IV, L.P., GTCR IV, L.P., and Golder, Thoma, Cressey,
Rauner, Inc.
EXHIBIT 7.1
AGREEMENT OF JOINT FILING
Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner Fund IV, L.P., GTCR IV, L.P., and Golder, Thoma,
Cressey, Rauner, Inc. hereby agree that the Statement on Schedule 13G to which
this agreement is attached as an exhibit, as well as all future amendments to
such Statement, shall be filed jointly on behalf of each of them. This
agreement is intended to satisfy the requirements of Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii)
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Dated: February 16, 1999
GOLDER, THOMA, CRESSEY, RAUNER FUND IV, L.P.
By: GTCR IV, L.P., its general partner
By: Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ Bruce V. Rauner
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Name: Bruce V. Rauner
Title: Principal
GTCR IV, L.P.
By: Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ Bruce V. Rauner
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Name: Bruce V. Rauner
Title: Principal
GOLDER, THOMA, CRESSEY, RAUNER, INC.
By: /s/ Bruce V. Rauner
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Name: Bruce V. Rauner
Title: Principal
