WELLTOWER INC. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2014

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) reported its second quarter and first half of 2014 financial results. The company demonstrated strong revenue growth, driven by increases in rental income and resident fees, with total revenues reaching $826.4 million for the quarter and $1.63 billion for the first six months. The company's portfolio continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and development projects across its key segments: seniors housing triple-net, seniors housing operating, and medical facilities. Despite increased interest and G&A expenses (partially due to CEO transition costs), the company managed to significantly improve net income attributable to common stockholders to $71.8 million ($0.24 per share) for the quarter and $121.9 million ($0.41 per share) for the six months, a substantial increase from the prior year's periods. Financially, the company maintained a healthy liquidity position with $207.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and substantial availability under its credit facilities. It also successfully raised capital through equity offerings and managed its debt levels effectively, maintaining compliance with debt covenants. The company also announced an increase in its annual cash dividend to $3.18 per common share. Overall, the results indicate a robust operational performance and a positive outlook for Health Care REIT, Inc. heading into the second half of the year.

Key Highlights

• 1Total revenues increased by 21.9% to $826.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, and by 24.4% to $1.63 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to the prior year periods.
• 2Net income attributable to common stockholders significantly improved, rising to $71.8 million ($0.24 per share) for the three months and $121.9 million ($0.41 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to a loss in the prior year periods.
• 3The company successfully executed its growth strategy through acquisitions and development, with $898.0 million invested in 32 properties during the first six months of 2014.
• 4Health Care REIT completed a public offering of common stock in May 2014, raising approximately $1 billion in gross proceeds, and closed on a new unsecured credit facility in July 2014, enhancing financial flexibility.
• 5The company increased its annual cash dividend to $3.18 per common share, marking its 173rd consecutive quarterly dividend payment.
• 6Cash provided from operating activities increased by 46% to $595.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, supporting dividend payments and investing activities.
• 7The company maintained compliance with all debt covenants and reported a favorable Debt to Book Capitalization ratio of 45% as of June 30, 2014.

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