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HCA (NYSE: HCA) plans senior notes sale to redeem 2026 issues

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HCA Healthcare, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, HCA Inc., plans a public offering of senior unsecured notes, with final terms such as maturity, interest rate and principal amount to be set at pricing. The notes will be issued under an effective shelf registration.

HCA Inc. has given notice to redeem all $1.500 billion of its 5.250% senior notes due June 2026 and all $1.000 billion of its 5.375% senior notes due September 2026 on May 27, 2026, subject to receiving net proceeds from the new offering. HCA Inc. intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying borrowings under its $4.000 billion commercial paper program and redeeming some or all of these 2026 notes.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
5.250% 2026 Notes Redemption $1.500 billion Senior notes due June 2026 to be redeemed on May 27, 2026
5.375% 2026 Notes Redemption $1.000 billion Senior notes due September 2026 to be redeemed on May 27, 2026
Commercial Paper Program Size $4.000 billion Outstanding borrowings may be repaid with offering proceeds
Interest Rate on June 2026 Notes 5.250% Coupon on senior notes scheduled for redemption
Interest Rate on September 2026 Notes 5.375% Coupon on senior notes scheduled for redemption
Redemption Date May 27, 2026 Date for redemption of both 2026 senior note issues
senior notes financial
"proposes to offer senior notes, subject to market and other considerations"
Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.
commercial paper program financial
"repayment of outstanding borrowings under its $4.000 billion commercial paper program"
A commercial paper program is a formal way a company issues very short-term IOUs to raise quick cash, typically for days to months, without using a bank loan. Investors care because it shows how the company manages short-term funding and how trustworthy it appears—like watching whether someone keeps using and repaying a credit card; frequent use or higher costs can signal cash strain, while smooth issuance suggests healthy liquidity.
shelf registration statement regulatory
"The offering of the senior notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
preliminary prospectus supplement regulatory
"The offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus"
A preliminary prospectus supplement is an initial document that provides important details about a new stock or bond offering before it is finalized. It helps investors understand what is being sold and why, so they can decide whether to invest. Think of it as a preview before the full sales brochure is ready.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Information provided and statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2026

 

 

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

1-11239

27-3865930

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

One Park Plaza

 

Nashville, Tennessee

 

37203

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 615 344-9551

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value

 

HCA

 

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 


 

Item 8.01 Other Events

On April 27, 2026, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the commencement of its proposed public offering by HCA Inc. (the “Issuer”), a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Registrant, of senior unsecured notes (the “Offering”). The text of the Press Release is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On April 27, 2026, the Issuer provided notice of its election to redeem all $1.500 billion of its 5.250% senior notes due June 2026 (the “5.250% 2026 Notes”) and all $1.000 billion of its 5.375% senior notes due September 2026 (the “5.375% 2026 Notes” and, together with the 5.250% 2026 Notes, the “Redeemed Notes”). The Redeemed Notes will be redeemed on May 27, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”), conditioned upon the receipt prior to the Redemption Date by the Issuer of the net proceeds from the Offering. The redemption of the Redeemed Notes is being made pursuant to separately issued notices of redemption. This Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute a notice of redemption of the Redeemed Notes.

Forward-Looking Statements

Information provided and statements contained in this report that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of this report and the Registrant assumes no obligation to update the information included in this report. Such forward-looking statements include the expected use of proceeds from the offering. These statements often include words such as “may,” “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “initiative” or “continue.” These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Registrant’s industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond the Registrant’s control. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or occurrence of events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although the Registrant believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, results may prove to be materially different from the expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More information about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the Registrant’s business and results of operations is included in the “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 10, 2026 and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by law, the Registrant also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made in this report.

 


 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Press Release, dated April 27, 2026

 

 

 

Exhibit 104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

HCA HEALTHCARE, INC. (Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ John M. Franck II

 

 

 

John M. Franck II

 

 

 

Vice President – Legal and Corporate Secretary

 

Date: April 27, 2026

 


Exhibit 99.1

 

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

INVESTOR CONTACT:

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Frank Morgan

 

Harlow Sumerford

615-344-2688

 

615-344-1851

 

HCA Announces Proposed PUBLIC Offering of Senior Notes

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 27, 2026 – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, HCA Inc., proposes to offer senior notes, subject to market and other considerations. Actual terms of the senior notes, including maturity, interest rate and principal amount, will depend on market conditions at the time of pricing. HCA Inc. intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of outstanding borrowings under its $4.000 billion commercial paper program (which may be reborrowed from time to time), and may use a portion of the net proceeds from this offering for the redemption of all or a portion of the $1.500 billion outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 5.250% senior notes due June 2026 and the $1.000 billion outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% senior notes due September 2026.

 

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as the joint book-running managers for the offering.

 

The offering of the senior notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone: 1-800-831-9146 or by email: prospectus@citi.com; Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com or telephone at 1-888-603-5847; BofA Securities, Inc., NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, by email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com or by telephone: 1-800-294-1322; or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com.

 

You may also visit www.sec.gov to obtain an electronic copy of the related preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.

 

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the senior notes or any other security or a notice of redemption of any 5.250% senior notes due June 2026 or 5.375% senior notes due September 2026 and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which, or to any persons to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any notice of redemption of the 5.250% senior notes due June 2026 or the 5.375% senior notes due September 2026 will be made pursuant to separately issued notices of redemption.


 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Information provided and statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of this press release and HCA assumes no obligation to update the information included in this press release. Such forward-looking statements include the expected use of proceeds from the offering. These statements often include words such as “may,” “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “initiative” or “continue.” These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about HCA’s industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond HCA’s control. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or occurrence of events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although HCA believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More information about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company’s business and results of operations is included in the “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the SEC on February 10, 2026 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by law, HCA also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made in this press release.

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All references to the “Company” and “HCA” as used throughout this press release refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc.

and its affiliates.


FAQ

What debt transaction did HCA (HCA) announce in this 8-K filing?

HCA Healthcare announced that subsidiary HCA Inc. plans a public offering of senior unsecured notes. The offering’s maturity, interest rate and principal amount will be set at pricing under an existing shelf registration statement.

How much of HCA’s 2026 senior notes are subject to planned redemption?

HCA Inc. has elected to redeem $1.500 billion of 5.250% senior notes due June 2026 and $1.000 billion of 5.375% senior notes due September 2026. Both series together represent $2.500 billion of aggregate principal targeted for redemption.

When will HCA’s 2026 notes be redeemed if conditions are met?

The 2026 senior notes are scheduled for redemption on May 27, 2026. This redemption date applies to both the 5.250% notes due June 2026 and the 5.375% notes due September 2026, conditioned on receiving net proceeds from the new senior notes offering.

What are HCA’s stated uses of proceeds from the senior notes offering?

HCA Inc. intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying borrowings under its $4.000 billion commercial paper program and redeeming all or part of the $1.500 billion and $1.000 billion senior notes maturing in 2026.

Who are the joint book-running managers for HCA’s proposed notes offering?

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are the joint book-running managers. They are handling the marketing and distribution of the new senior notes under HCA Inc.’s effective shelf registration.

Does this HCA press release constitute a notice of redemption or an offer to sell?

The release explicitly states it is neither a notice of redemption nor an offer to sell the senior notes. Any actual redemption of the 2026 notes will occur through separately issued redemption notices and sales will only be made via the prospectus documents.

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