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10-KPeriod: FY2012

WELLTOWER INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2012

Filed February 26, 2013For Securities:WELL

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.) operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on healthcare and seniors housing real estate. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, the company demonstrated significant growth in its portfolio across seniors housing triple-net, seniors housing operating, and medical facilities segments. The company successfully raised substantial capital through equity and debt issuances to fund its substantial investment activities, totaling $4.9 billion in gross investments for the year, with 76% coming from existing relationships. Key transactions included significant stock and debt issuances, as well as the redemption of preferred stock. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with ample cash and borrowing capacity. While the company experienced growth, it also detailed various risks, including those related to operator performance, government regulations, competition, and potential economic downturns, all of which could impact its financial condition and results of operations.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.81B
SG&A Expenses$97.34M
Operating Expenses$1.62B
Interest Expense$361.56M
Net Income$221.88M
EPS (Basic)$0.99
EPS (Diluted)$0.98
Shares Outstanding (Basic)224.34M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)225.95M

Key Highlights

  • 1Health Care REIT, Inc. reported significant portfolio growth in 2012, with $4.9 billion in gross investments, primarily in seniors housing and medical facilities.
  • 2The company raised over $6.0 billion in capital through equity and debt issuances to support its investment strategy.
  • 3Welltower's portfolio is diversified across seniors housing triple-net (46.8% of investments), seniors housing operating (28.4%), and medical facilities (24.8%).
  • 4The company maintained a strong financial position, with $1.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $2.0 billion in available borrowing capacity at year-end 2012.
  • 5Health Care REIT, Inc. declared a new quarterly cash dividend rate of $0.765 per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns.
  • 6The company's business strategy focuses on protecting stockholder capital and enhancing stockholder value through consistent cash dividends and portfolio growth.
  • 7Significant risks were identified, including dependence on operator performance, potential changes in government reimbursement policies, and competition within the healthcare sector.

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