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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 3, 2008)

Filed July 3, 2008For Securities:WELL

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) filed an 8-K report on July 2, 2008, announcing an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock. This offering, potentially increasing to 4,600,000 shares with the exercise of an over-allotment option, is being conducted under a Registration Statement filed in May 2006. The company has entered into an Underwriting Agreement with UBS Securities LLC for this transaction. The press release detailing this offering was made available on July 1, 2008, and is furnished as an exhibit to this report. This announcement signals a capital-raising initiative by Health Care REIT, Inc. Investors should note that the company is seeking to increase its equity base, which could be used for property acquisitions, development, or other strategic growth opportunities. The filing also includes various exhibits such as the Underwriting Agreement and legal opinions, which provide further details on the terms and structure of the offering.

Key Highlights

  • 1Health Care REIT, Inc. announced a public offering of 4,000,000 shares of common stock.
  • 2An additional 600,000 shares may be offered if the underwriter's over-allotment option is exercised.
  • 3The offering is being managed by UBS Securities LLC as the underwriter.
  • 4The transaction is being conducted under a previously effective Registration Statement on Form S-3.
  • 5A press release regarding the offering was issued on July 1, 2008.
  • 6The filing includes the Underwriting Agreement and relevant legal opinions as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide details regarding Health Care REIT, Inc.'s underwritten public offering of common stock, including the number of shares offered and the underwriter involved.

The company is offering 4,000,000 shares of common stock. There is also an option for the underwriter, UBS Securities LLC, to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares.

UBS Securities LLC is the underwriter for this public offering of common stock.

Investors can find more information in the press release dated July 1, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The press release is also available on the company's website (www.hcreit.com) under 'News & Events'.