8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 4, 2010)

Filed August 4, 2010For Securities:WELL

Summary

Welltower Inc. (formerly Health Care REIT, Inc.) filed an 8-K report on August 4, 2010, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. The report primarily references a press release and a supplemental information package, both furnished as exhibits, which contain the detailed operating results. Investors should refer to these supplementary materials for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the quarter. The company is providing this information to the public via its 8-K filing, which includes exhibits containing its second-quarter earnings release and a detailed supplemental information package. These documents, available on the company's website, are crucial for investors seeking insights into the company's financial condition and operational performance for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q2 2010 operating results for Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.).
  • 2Press release detailing Q2 2010 results furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Supplemental information package for Q2 2010 provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4Both the press release and supplemental information are available on the company's website (www.hcreit.com).
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for SEC reporting purposes (Section 18 of the Exchange Act).
  • 6No new financial statements or substantive disclosures are directly within the 8-K body; reliance is on the furnished exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Health Care REIT, Inc.'s (now Welltower Inc.) second-quarter financial and operating results for the period ending June 30, 2010, through a press release and a supplemental information package.

The detailed financial results and operational performance information for Q2 2010 are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing. These documents are also available on the company's website at www.hcreit.com.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial statements or detailed operational disclosures directly within its body. Instead, it directs investors to the furnished exhibits (press release and supplemental information package) for this information. It also notes that the furnished information is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC purposes.

The statement 'shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934...' means that the content furnished in this 8-K (the press release and supplemental package) does not carry the same legal implications as information formally 'filed' with the SEC. Specifically, it means that parties cannot hold the company liable for misstatements or omissions in that information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, although it is still important for transparency and investor information.