Investor FAQ

Where is the stock listed?
Traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “UHS”.
Who is our transfer agent?

Computershare
P.O. Box 43006
Providence RI 02940-3006
1-800-851-9677

Courier Delivery:
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021

Shareholder website:
www.computershare.com/investor

Shareholder online inquiries:
www-us.computershare.com/investor/Contact

TDD: Hearing Impaired # 1-800-231-5469

Please contact Computershare for prompt assistance on address changes, lost certificates, consolidation of duplicate accounts or related matters.

What are the voting rights associated with each class of stock?

Class A: 1 vote for 1 share
Class B: 1/10 vote for 1 share
Class C: 100 votes for 1 share
Class D: 10 votes for 1 share

Lost Stock Certificate?

Request an affidavit of Lost Certificate from the transfer agent (Computershare).

Change of address?

Contact the transfer agent via phone 1-800-851-9677 or on the web at www.computershare.com.

Does the company currently pay a cash dividend?

Yes, from December 15, 2003 - September 15, 2009 $.08 per share / per quarter
* 2 for 1 stock split December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009 - June 16, 2014 $.05 per share / per quarter
September 16, 2014 - June 17, 2019 $.10 per share / per quarter
September 16, 2019 - September 17, 2024 $.20 per share

Stock split history -

2 for 1 split in July, 1983
2 for 1 split in May, 1996
2 for 1 split in June, 2001
2 for 1 split in December, 2009

What is Class D stock?

Class D stock was issued as a 10% stock dividend to holders of Class B stock on December 20, 1985 to Shareholders of record on November 27, 1985.

Can I sell Class D stock?

No, class D stock cannot be traded or transferred. However, Class D stock is convertible on a share-for–share basis to class B stock which can be sold.

How do I convert my Class D stock to Class B?

Sign the back of the certificate (Stock Power) and send the certificate along with a letter requesting the conversion to Computershare.

Questions regarding Class A & Class C shares.

Contact Doug Tewksbury at 610-382-3395.

Do all classes of stock receive a dividend?

Yes, all classes receive the dividend.

How can I get on UHS’s mailing list?

Universal Health Services, Inc. does not maintain a mailing list. With today's advanced technology, UHS believes information can be obtained more quickly and cost effectively via the Internet. We encourage you to browse our web site regularly at https://uhs.com/ where information is continuously updated. However, we understand that not everyone has Internet access, so if you would like to receive additional information, please contact Investor Relations at (toll free) 800-874-5819 for materials.

  1. Where is the stock listed?
  2. Who is our transfer agent?
  3. What are the voting rights associated with each class of stock?
  4. Lost Stock Certificate?
  5. Change of address?
  6. Does the company currently pay a cash dividend?
  7. Stock split history -
  8. What is Class D stock?
  9. Can I sell Class D stock?
  10. How do I convert my Class D stock to Class B?
  11. Questions regarding Class A & Class C shares.
  12. Do all classes of stock receive a dividend?
  13. How can I get on UHS’s mailing list?

Where is the stock listed?
Traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “UHS”.
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Who is our transfer agent?
Computershare
P.O. Box 43006
Providence RI 02940-3006
1-800-851-9677

Courier Delivery:
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021

Shareholder website:
www.computershare.com/investor

Shareholder online inquiries:
www-us.computershare.com/investor/Contact

TDD: Hearing Impaired # 1-800-231-5469

Please contact Computershare for prompt assistance on address changes, lost certificates, consolidation of duplicate accounts or related matters.
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What are the voting rights associated with each class of stock?
Class A: 1 vote for 1 share
Class B: 1/10 vote for 1 share
Class C: 100 votes for 1 share
Class D: 10 votes for 1 share
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Lost Stock Certificate?
Request an affidavit of Lost Certificate from the transfer agent (Computershare).
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Change of address?
Contact the transfer agent via phone 1-800-851-9677 or on the web at www.computershare.com.
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Does the company currently pay a cash dividend?
Yes, from December 15, 2003 - September 15, 2009 $.08 per share / per quarter
* 2 for 1 stock split December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009 - June 16, 2014 $.05 per share / per quarter
September 16, 2014 - March 15, 2019 $.10 per share
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Stock split history -
2 for 1 split in July, 1983
2 for 1 split in May, 1996
2 for 1 split in June, 2001
2 for 1 split in December, 2009
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What is Class D stock?
Class D stock was issued as a 10% stock dividend to holders of Class B stock on December 20, 1985 to Shareholders of record on November 27, 1985.
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Can I sell Class D stock?
No, class D stock cannot be traded or transferred. However, Class D stock is convertible on a share-for–share basis to class B stock which can be sold.
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How do I convert my Class D stock to Class B?
Sign the back of the certificate (Stock Power) and send the certificate along with a letter requesting the conversion to Computershare.
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Questions regarding Class A & Class C shares.
Contact Doug Tewksbury at 610-382-3395.
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Do all classes of stock receive a dividend?
Yes, all classes receive the dividend.
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How can I get on UHS’s mailing list?
Universal Health Services, Inc. does not maintain a mailing list. With today's advanced technology, UHS believes information can be obtained more quickly and cost effectively via the Internet. We encourage you to browse our web site regularly at https://uhs.com/ where information is continuously updated. However, we understand that not everyone has Internet access, so if you would like to receive additional information, please contact Investor Relations at (toll free) 800-874-5819 for materials.
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