SIE Sierra Health Svcs

DALLAS, March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 12, 2007, Sierra Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:SIE) entered into a definitive merger agreement with UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) whereby UnitedHealth will acquire all outstanding Sierra Health shares for $43.50 per share. The price per share offered by UnitedHealth is 12.24% more than the stock's closing price prior to the deal's announcement. If the proposed merger is finalized, Sierra Health will no longer be a publicly traded company. While Sierra Health and UnitedHealth have announced they expect the merger to close prior to the end of 2007, shareholder approval is required before the acquisition can be completed. If you are a current Sierra Health Services, Inc., shareholder and would like to be advised of your rights in this matter, you may contact Baron & Budd, P.C. at the phone number below. You may also visit Baron & Budd online at http://www.securitiesactions.com/ . About Baron & Budd, P.C. Since 1977, the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. has championed the rights of people and communities harmed by corporate misconduct. With offices in Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, and New York, Baron & Budd enjoys a national reputation as a leader of the plaintiff's bar. The firm represents individuals with mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos; leukemia and lymphoma caused by benzene; and injuries caused by other toxic substances and pharmaceuticals. The firm also represents water authorities seeking clean-up costs for drinking water contamination; securities investors defrauded by corporate wrongdoing; and consumers. For more information about Baron & Budd, call 1-800-222-2766 or visit http://www.baronandbudd.com/ . For more information about Baron & Budd's securities litigation practice, please visit http://www.securitiesactions.com/ . CONTACT: Baron & Budd, P.C. Randall K. Pulliam, Esq. (800) 222-2766, ext. 6235 or (214) 523-6235 DATASOURCE: Baron & Budd, P.C. CONTACT: Randall K. Pulliam, Esq., of Baron & Budd, P.C., +1-800-222-2766, ext. 6235, or +1-214-523-6235, or Web site: http://www.securitiesactions.com/ http://www.baronandbudd.com/

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