What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially disclose HCA Healthcare's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2017, via an attached press release. It also announces a quarterly cash dividend.

Where can I find the detailed financial results?

The detailed financial results are found in the press release dated January 30, 2018, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report.

What is the amount of the declared dividend and when will it be paid?

HCA Healthcare's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share. This dividend will be paid on March 30, 2018, to stockholders of record on March 1, 2018.

HCA 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2018, to disclose its fourth quarter and full-year 2017 financial results and provide other important company updates. The primary information shared relates to the company's operational and financial performance, as detailed in a press release attached as an exhibit. Investors should pay close attention to this press release for specific financial metrics and performance indicators.

Key Highlights

1HCA Healthcare announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2017 results of operations.
2The company issued a press release on January 30, 2018, detailing these financial results.
3This press release is incorporated into the 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.
4HCA's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share.
5The dividend payment date is March 30, 2018, with a record date of March 1, 2018.
6The filing also confirms that HCA is not an emerging growth company and is not utilizing extended transition periods for new accounting standards.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2018)

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