SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 10.1

SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this 15th day of September, 2011, by and between ML Global Private Equity Fund, L.P. and ML HCA Co-Invest, L.P. (collectively, the “Sellers”) and HCA Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Purchaser”).

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WHEREAS, after due consideration the board of directors of the Purchaser has approved the Repurchase Transaction (as defined below) and related transactions that may be required in connection with the Repurchase Transaction.

WHEREAS, the Sellers desire to sell shares beneficially owned by them of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Purchaser (“Common Shares”) to the Purchaser and the Purchaser desires to purchase Common Shares from the Sellers, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “Repurchase Transaction”).

WHEREAS, at or prior to the Closing Date (as defined below), the Sellers will receive a distribution of the Common Shares to be sold in the Repurchase Transaction from Hercules Holding II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Hercules”), resulting from the Sellers’ interests in Hercules (the “Distribution”).

WHEREAS, the Coordination Committee of Hercules has approved the Distribution as required in accordance with the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Hercules, dated as of November 17, 2006, as amended (the “Approval”).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the agreements set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I
SALE AND PURCHASE OF COMMON SHARES

Section 1.1 Purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, on September 21, 2011 or such date as prescribed in Section 1.2 hereof (in each case, the “Closing Date”), the Sellers shall sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser shall purchase, acquire and accept from the Sellers, 80,771,143 Common Shares (the “Shares”), as shown in further detail in Schedule A hereto. The purchase price for the shares shall be $18.61 per share, resulting in a total purchase price of $1,503,150,971.23 (the “Purchase Price”).

Section 1.2 Closing. On the Closing Date, the Sellers shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Purchaser all of the Sellers’ right, title and interest in and to the Shares by an appropriate method reasonably agreed to by the Purchaser and the Sellers, together, in each case, with all documentation reasonably necessary to transfer to Purchaser right, title and interest in and to the Shares. On the Closing Date, the Purchaser shall pay to the Sellers the Purchase Price in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with the wire transfer instructions provided by the Sellers to the Purchaser. In no case shall the Closing Date occur prior to the first business day after which the Sellers have received the Shares pursuant to the Distribution.

ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLERS

Each Seller hereby makes the following representations and warranties to the Purchaser as to itself, each of which is true and correct on the date hereof and the Closing Date and shall survive the Closing Date.

Section 2.1 Existence and Power.

(a) Seller has the power, authority and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

(b) Subject to receipt of the Approval, the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the consummation by the Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby (i) do not require the consent, approval, authorization, order, registration or qualification of, or (except for filings pursuant to Section 16 or Regulation 13D under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) filing with, any governmental authority or court, or body or arbitrator having jurisdiction over the Sellers; and (ii) except as would not have an adverse effect on the ability of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, do not and will not constitute or result in a breach, violation or default under any note, bond, mortgage, deed, indenture, lien, instrument, contract, agreement, lease or license, whether written or oral, express or implied, to which such Seller is a party or with the Seller’s organizational documents, or any statute, law, ordinance, decree, order, injunction, rule, directive, judgment or regulation of any court, administrative or regulatory body, governmental authority, arbitrator, mediator or similar body on the part of Seller or cause the acceleration or termination of any obligation or right of the Seller or any other party thereto.

Section 2.2 Valid and Enforceable Agreement; Authorization. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller and, subject to receipt of the Approval, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against the Sellers in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance and other similar laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity.

Section 2.3 Title to Shares. After giving effect to the Distribution, Seller will have good and valid title to the Shares beneficially owned by it (as reflected on Schedule A hereto) free and clear of any lien, encumbrance, pledge, charge, security interest, mortgage, title retention agreement, option, equity or other adverse claim, and has not, in whole or in part, (a) assigned, transferred, hypothecated, pledged or otherwise disposed of the Shares or its ownership rights in such Shares, or (b) given any person or entity any transfer order, power of attorney or other authority of any nature whatsoever with respect to such Shares.

Section 2.4 Sophistication of Seller. Seller acknowledges and agrees that, except as set forth in this Agreement, the Purchaser is not making any express or implied warranties in connection with the Repurchase Transaction. Seller has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and in making investment decisions of this type that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of making their investment decision regarding the Repurchase Transaction and of making an informed investment decision. Seller and/or Seller’s advisor(s) have had a reasonable opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from a person or persons acting on behalf of the Purchaser concerning the Shares and the Purchaser and all such questions have been answered to the Seller’s full satisfaction. Seller is not relying

on the Purchaser with respect to the tax and other economic considerations of the Repurchase Transaction, and Seller has relied on the advice of, or have consulted with, Seller’s own advisors.

ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PURCHASER

The Purchaser hereby makes the following representations and warranties to the Sellers, each of which is true and correct on the date hereof and the Closing Date and shall survive the Closing Date.

Section 3.1 Existence and Power.

(a) The Purchaser is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has the power, authority and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform the Purchaser’s obligations hereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Purchaser and the consummation by the Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby (i) does not require the consent, approval, authorization, order, registration or qualification of, or filing with, any governmental authority or court, or body or arbitrator having jurisdiction over the Purchaser; and (ii) except as would not have an adverse effect on the ability of Purchaser to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, does not and will not constitute or result in a breach, violation or default under, any note, bond, mortgage, deed, indenture, lien, instrument, contract, agreement, lease or license, whether written or oral, express or implied, to which Purchaser is a party, with the Purchaser’s articles of incorporation or code of regulations, or any statute, law, ordinance, decree, order, injunction, rule, directive, judgment or regulation of any court, administrative or regulatory body, governmental authority, arbitrator, mediator or similar body on the part of the Purchaser or cause the acceleration or termination of any obligation or right of the Purchaser or any other party thereto.

Section 3.2 Valid and Enforceable Agreement; Authorization. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Purchaser and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance and other similar laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity.

Section 3.3 Sufficient Funds. Purchaser has as of the date hereof and will have as of the Closing Date access to fully committed funds sufficient to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 4.1 Notice. Any notice provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be either personally delivered, or mailed first class mail (postage prepaid) with return receipt requested or sent by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid) to the address and to the attention of the person set forth in this Agreement. Notices will be deemed to have been given hereunder when delivered personally, three business days after deposit in the U.S. mail postage prepaid with return receipt requested and two business days after deposit postage prepaid with a reputable overnight courier service for delivery on the next business day.

If delivered to the Purchaser, to:

HCA Holdings, Inc.
Xxx Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: General Counsel

with a copy to:

Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx LLP
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxx

if to the Sellers, to:

Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Global Private Equity
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attention: General Counsel

with a copy to:

Wachtell, Lipton, Xxxxx & Xxxx
00 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxx

Section 4.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the other documents and agreements executed in connection with the Repurchase Transaction embody the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral or written agreements, representations, warranties, contracts, correspondence, conversations, memoranda and understandings between or among the parties or any of their agents, representatives or affiliates relative to such subject matter, including, without limitation, any term sheets, emails or draft documents.

Section 4.3 Assignment; Binding Agreement. This Agreement and the various rights and obligations arising hereunder shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their successors and assigns.

Section 4.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, and on separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any counterpart or other signature hereupon delivered by facsimile shall be deemed for all purposes as constituting good and valid execution and delivery of this Agreement by such party.

Section 4.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be construed in accordance with and governed by the substantive laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws. Each party hereto waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it

may have to a trial by jury in respect of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby.

Section 4.6 No Third Party Beneficiaries or Other Rights. Nothing herein shall grant to or create in any person not a party hereto, or any such person’s dependents or heirs, any right to any benefits hereunder, and no such party shall be entitled to xxx any party to this Agreement with respect thereto.

Section 4.7 Release. Except in respect of any claim of a breach of this Agreement, (i) the Sellers do hereby release the Purchaser, its shareholders, its affiliates and successors, and all of the Purchaser’s directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the “Company Parties”), and agree to hold them, and each of them, harmless from any and all claims or causes of action that the Sellers may now have or know about, or hereafter may learn about, arising out of or in any way connected with the Repurchase Transaction and the Sellers agree that the Sellers will not file any claim, charge, or lawsuit for the purpose of obtaining any monetary awards in connection with the Repurchase Transaction, and (ii) Purchaser does hereby release Sellers, their respective general and limited partners, affiliates and successors, and all of the Sellers’ directors, officers, managers, members, employees and agents (collectively, the “Seller Parties”), and agree to hold them, and each of them, harmless from any and all claims or causes of action that Purchaser may now have or know about, or hereafter may learn about, arising out of or in any way connected with the Repurchase Transaction and Purchaser agrees that Purchaser will not file any claim, charge, or lawsuit for the purpose of obtaining any monetary awards in connection with the Repurchase Transaction. The parties acknowledge that the foregoing release includes, but is not limited to, any claim arising under any federal, state, or local law, whether statutory or judicial, or ordinance, or any administrative regulation.

Section 4.8 Waiver; Consent. This Agreement and its terms may not be changed, amended, waived, terminated, augmented, rescinded or discharged (other than in accordance with its terms), in whole or in part, except by a writing executed by the parties hereto.

Section 4.9 No Broker. Except as previously disclosed to each other party, no party has engaged any third party as broker or finder or incurred or become obligated to pay any broker’s commission or finder’s fee in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 4.10 Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such other documents, instruments and agreements, and take such other actions consistent with the terms of this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary in order to accomplish the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 4.11 Costs and Expenses. Each party hereto shall each pay their own respective costs and expenses, including, without limitation, any commission or finder’s fee to any broker or finder, incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement.

Section 4.12 Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained herein, or the application thereof in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of any such provision in every other respect and of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not be affected or impaired thereby.

(Signatures appear on the next page.)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.


THE PURCHASER: HCA HOLDINGS, INC.
By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx XX
	Name:	Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
	Title:	Vice President and Corporate Secretary

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AS A SELLER: ML GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FUND, L.P.
By:	MLGPE LTD, its general partner

By:	/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
	Name:	Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
	Title:	President

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AS A SELLER: ML HCA CO-INVEST, L.P.
By:	ML HCA Co-Invest LTD, its general partner
By:	/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
	Name:	Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
	Title:	Authorized Signatory

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Schedule A


Seller	Common Shares
ML Global Private Equity Fund, L.P.		76,272,414
ML HCA Co-Invest, L.P.		4,498,729
TOTAL		80,771,143

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