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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 4, 2009)

Filed May 4, 2009For Securities:WELL

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2009, to report its first quarter 2009 operating results. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the release of a press release and a supplemental information package detailing these results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the company's website (www.hcreit.com) where these documents are available free of charge. This report is crucial for investors seeking to understand the company's performance during the first quarter of 2009, a period likely influenced by the broader economic climate. The supplemental information package is expected to provide key performance indicators, financial statements, and operational updates relevant to Health Care REIT's healthcare real estate portfolio. Investors should review these furnished exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) announced its first quarter 2009 operating results via a press release on May 4, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as a notification and includes exhibits of the press release and a supplemental information package.
  • 3Detailed financial information for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, is available on the company's website (www.hcreit.com).
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting potential liability for forward-looking statements within those furnished documents.
  • 6The CEO, George L. Chapman, signed the report, indicating senior management oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Health Care REIT, Inc.'s first quarter 2009 financial results and operational performance. It directs investors to a press release and a supplemental information package for the detailed information.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) furnished with this 8-K filing. These documents are accessible free of charge on the company's website at www.hcreit.com.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements directly. Instead, it refers investors to the press release and a supplemental information package, which are provided as exhibits and are available on the company's website for a comprehensive overview of the financial condition and results.

The statement 'The information included in this Current Report shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934...' means that investors cannot use this specific information to sue the company under Section 18 for misstatements or omissions. This is a common disclaimer for information furnished under Item 2.02, offering some protection to the company regarding the accuracy of the press release and supplemental data until it is formally included in a registration statement or other filing where it is considered 'filed'.