On October 23, 2012, the Board of Directors of HCA Holdings, Inc. (the "Registrant") declared a cash distribution in the aggregate amount of approximately $1.2 billion (inclusive of the distributions to holders of stock options, restricted share units and stock appreciation rights as described below), or $2.50 per share of the Registrant's outstanding common stock (the "Distribution"). The Distribution will be payable on November 16, 2012 to stockholders of record on November 2, 2012 (the "Record Date").