SunLink Health Systems Not Commenting on Unusual Trading Activity

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. SSY announced that its policy is to not comment on unusual market activity or rumors. In view of the unusual market activity in the stock of SunLink Health Systems, Inc., the NYSE has contacted the company in accordance with its usual practice; the company stated that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity or rumors. The company noted that on April 8, 2011 SunLink Health Systems, Inc. and Foundation Healthcare Affiliates announced a preliminary agreement and letter of intent for a non-cash merger. The company also noted the contemplated transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including due diligence by each of the parties, negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement and consent of lenders; and that there can be no assurance the proposed transactions contemplated will in fact be consummated or, if consummated, that the terms and conditions will not be changed.