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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 25, 2010)

Filed February 25, 2010For Securities:WELL

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.) filed an 8-K on February 24, 2010, detailing two significant events. Firstly, the company announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 operating results via a press release and supplemental information package, which are incorporated by reference. This provides investors with key financial performance data for the period. Secondly, and of notable strategic importance, the company announced on February 22, 2010, the formation of a joint venture with Forest City Enterprises. This joint venture is expected to have a significant impact on the company's future operations and growth, and the press release associated with this announcement contains forward-looking statements outlining potential benefits and risks. Investors should review the provided press releases and supplemental information for a comprehensive understanding of the reported financial condition and strategic developments.

Key Highlights

  • 1Health Care REIT, Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 operating results via press release and supplemental information.
  • 2The company announced the formation of a joint venture with Forest City Enterprises on February 22, 2010.
  • 3The 8-K filing includes press releases and supplemental financial information as exhibits.
  • 4Forward-looking statements regarding the joint venture with Forest City Enterprises are included, highlighting potential benefits and associated risks.
  • 5The filing references the company's website (www.hcreit.com) for additional details and supplemental information packages.
  • 6The information furnished in the 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability but also meaning it may not be automatically incorporated into future filings.
  • 7The report was signed by George L. Chapman, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President, on February 24, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announced two main events: the release of Health Care REIT, Inc.'s fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 operating results, and the formation of a joint venture with Forest City Enterprises.

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

The formation of the joint venture with Forest City Enterprises is a strategic development announced on February 22, 2010. The press release associated with this event (Exhibit 99.3) discusses potential benefits and risks, suggesting it is a material development for the company's future operations and growth. Investors should review the forward-looking statements in that press release for more details.

The filing explicitly states that the information included in this Current Report shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and will not be incorporated by reference into any future company filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless the company specifically chooses to do so.