02/11/09 HCA Announces Offering of $300 Million Senior Secured Second Lien Notes

HCA announced plans to offer $300 million in senior secured second lien notes due in 2017. Proceeds from the offering will be used to repay existing debt, including amounts owed under HCA's credit facilities. The notes have not been registered with the SEC and cannot be offered in the US without registration or an exemption. The announcement contains forward-looking statements about HCA's plans and expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties.