Summary
Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The company demonstrated significant growth in its real estate portfolio, with total assets increasing to $4.82 billion. Rental income saw a substantial increase of 55% year-over-year for the quarter, driven by acquisitions and portfolio expansion, including the notable acquisition of 17 medical office buildings from Rendina Companies. The company also successfully expanded its credit facilities, raising its unsecured revolving credit facility to $1.15 billion, enhancing its financial flexibility. While expenses, particularly interest and depreciation, also rose in line with growth and acquisitions, net income available to common stockholders increased by 13% to $25.6 million for the quarter.
Key Highlights
- 1Total assets grew to $4.82 billion as of June 30, 2007, up from $4.28 billion at the end of 2006.
- 2Quarterly rental income increased by 55% to $111.5 million compared to the same period last year.
- 3The company completed the acquisition of 17 medical office buildings and Paramount Real Estate Services for approximately $294.5 million.
- 4An unsecured revolving credit facility was expanded to $1.15 billion, increasing financial flexibility and extending the maturity date.
- 5Net income available to common stockholders rose by 13% to $25.6 million for the quarter.
- 6The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share, an increase from the previous year's rate.
- 7Interest expense increased by 50% to $33.5 million due to higher borrowings, but remained manageable within the company's coverage ratios.