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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report (Mar 14, 2003)

Filed March 14, 2003For Securities:WELL

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.) filed an 8-K on March 13, 2003, reporting the execution of an Underwriting Agreement for a $100 million offering of Debt Securities. This offering supplements the $150 million in senior unsecured notes issued in September 2002, indicating a continued strategy of debt financing to support its operations and growth. The filing was made in conjunction with a previously effective Registration Statement on Form S-3. This action suggests the company is actively managing its capital structure and seeking to raise additional funds. Investors should note that this debt issuance increases the company's leverage. The filing also lists several accompanying exhibits, including the Underwriting Agreement itself, an amendment to a supplemental indenture, a statement regarding earnings to fixed charges, consent of independent auditors, and a statement of eligibility of trustee, providing further detail on the terms and execution of this financing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Health Care REIT, Inc. entered into an Underwriting Agreement for a $100 million debt securities offering.
  • 2The new debt offering is in addition to $150 million of senior unsecured notes issued in September 2002.
  • 3The debt issuance is part of the company's ongoing financing strategy, supported by an effective Form S-3 Registration Statement.
  • 4The company is actively raising capital through debt instruments.
  • 5The filing includes key documents such as the Underwriting Agreement and an Amendment to a Supplemental Indenture.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Health Care REIT, Inc. has entered into an Underwriting Agreement for a $100 million offering of Debt Securities.

This $100 million debt offering is an addition to the $150 million of senior unsecured notes that the company had already issued in September 2002.

This action indicates the company is increasing its use of debt financing, which will likely increase its leverage and potentially its interest expense. Investors should review the related financial statements and exhibits for a full understanding of the terms and impact.

Key exhibits include the Underwriting Agreement for the debt offering, an Amendment to a Supplemental Indenture, a Statement Regarding Computation of Earnings to Fixed Charges, Consent of Independent Auditors, and a Statement of Eligibility of Trustee.