10-KPeriod: FY2006

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2006

Filed March 27, 2007For Securities:HCA

Summary

This 2006 Form 10-K filing for HCA Inc. provides a look at the company's operations and financial standing as of December 31, 2006. The report indicates HCA was not a well-known seasoned issuer or a large accelerated/accelerated filer, but it was not a shell company and had filed all required reports. A significant event mentioned is the recapitalization prior to June 30, 2006, after which the aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $16.1 billion. The filing details the company's business segments, risk factors, properties, and legal proceedings, offering investors a comprehensive overview of the company's structure and potential challenges. Investors should pay close attention to the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections for deeper insights into the company's operational performance and the macroeconomic and industry-specific factors that could impact its future results. The filing also lists various agreements and plans, including executive employment agreements and stock incentive plans, which can provide context on management's incentives and the company's compensation structure.

Key Highlights

  • 1HCA Inc. filed its 2006 Form 10-K on March 26, 2007, covering the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
  • 2The company was not classified as a well-known seasoned issuer, large accelerated filer, or accelerated filer, but confirmed it was not a shell company.
  • 3A recapitalization occurred prior to June 30, 2006.
  • 4As of June 30, 2006 (post-recapitalization), the market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $16.1 billion.
  • 5The report includes detailed sections on the company's Business, Risk Factors, Properties, and Legal Proceedings.
  • 6Key financial data and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are included, providing insight into performance and outlook.
  • 7The filing references numerous exhibits, including credit agreements, registration rights agreements, stock incentive plans, and executive employment agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 28, 2007, HCA had approximately 93,004,000 shares of common stock outstanding. While the exact market capitalization isn't directly stated for that date, the aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $16.1 billion as of June 30, 2006, following a recapitalization.

The filing identifies 'Risk Factors' (detailed on page 21) which would outline the specific risks HCA faced at the time. These typically include regulatory changes, competition, healthcare reimbursement rates, economic conditions affecting healthcare demand, and litigation. Investors should consult this section for a comprehensive list.

Yes, the report mentions a 'recapitalization' that occurred prior to June 30, 2006. Further details on the nature and impact of this recapitalization would be found within the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section and potentially in the financial statements and related notes.

The filing includes 'Selected Financial Data' (Item 6, page 38) and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' (Item 7, page 40). These sections provide historical financial performance trends, analysis of results of operations, and insights into the company's financial condition and liquidity.