Summary
Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) reported its third-quarter and nine-month results for the period ending September 30, 2012. The company demonstrated significant growth in its real estate portfolio, marked by substantial acquisitions across its seniors housing triple-net, seniors housing operating, and medical facilities segments. Total assets grew from $14.9 billion at the end of 2011 to $18.3 billion by September 30, 2012, driven by strategic investments. Revenues from rental income and resident fees and services saw a notable increase year-over-year, reflecting the expanded operational base. Financially, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with substantial cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity. The company also successfully raised significant capital through equity and debt issuances to fund its growth initiatives. Despite a slight increase in interest expenses due to increased borrowings, the company's coverage ratios remained healthy, indicating its ability to service its debt obligations. Management expressed confidence in the company's ongoing strategy to capitalize on demographic trends favoring healthcare real estate, particularly within the growing seniors housing sector.
Financial Highlights
34 data points| Revenue | $461.83M |
| SG&A Expenses | $23.68M |
| Operating Expenses | $423.75M |
| Interest Expense | $91.92M |
| Net Income | $53.87M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.17 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.16 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 224.39M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 226.26M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total assets increased to $18.3 billion as of September 30, 2012, from $14.9 billion at December 31, 2011, driven by significant real estate acquisitions.
- 2Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, increased to $1.35 billion from $977 million in the same period of 2011, primarily due to growth in rental income and resident fees.
- 3The company raised approximately $4.8 billion in gross proceeds through various capital transactions, including equity and debt issuances, to support its investment strategy.
- 4Net income attributable to common stockholders was $131.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $129.8 million for the same period in 2011.
- 5The company completed the acquisition of 49 seniors housing triple-net properties, 53 seniors housing operating properties, and 22 medical office buildings, one hospital, and one parcel of land during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
- 6Debt to book capitalization ratio improved to 41% as of September 30, 2012, from 50% at December 31, 2011, indicating a stronger balance sheet.
- 7The company announced a pending acquisition of Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. for an estimated purchase price of approximately $1.92 billion, expected to close in early 2013.