Johnston Hugh F 4

What Happened Hugh F. Johnston, a director of HCA Healthcare, was granted 809 restricted share units (RSUs) on April 28, 2026. The grant is reported as an award/acquisition (code A) at $0.00 per share (total reported cost $0). The 809 RSUs represent 509 units from the annual director equity award plus 300 RSUs issued in lieu of an annual cash retainer.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-28 (Form 4 filed 2026-04-30; filing appears timely).
• Amount granted: 809 RSUs (509 + 300); reported acquisition price: $0.00.
• Vesting/delivery: RSUs vest on the earlier of the 2027 annual shareholders’ meeting or the first anniversary of the grant. Vested shares will be delivered to Johnston when he ceases to be a member of the Board.
• Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided filing.
• Transaction code: A = Award/Grant (restricted share units).

Context This is a standard director compensation grant (RSUs), not an open-market purchase or sale. RSU grants do not involve immediate cash proceeds and, in this case, delivery of shares is deferred until vesting and board-service cessation, so it should not be read as an immediate market sentiment signal.