** Brokerage Stephens says home-health firm Addus HomeCare's
ADUS.O spin-off of its New York operations reflects a
"disciplined approach"
** Company says it has agreed to sell its NY operations for
up to $23 million to HCS-Girling, a privately held home-health
services provider
** Proceeds from transaction will be used to reduce
outstanding balance on company's revolving credit facility -
ADUS
** Deal provides company "significant dry powder to pursue
scaled deals in strategic markets" - Brokerage
** Including session's marginal moves, stock up ~19% YTD
(Reporting by Mariam Sunny in Bengaluru)
((Mariam.ESunny@thomsonreuters.com;))