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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 16, 2012)

Filed February 16, 2012For Securities:WELL

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.) filed this Form 8-K on February 16, 2012, to report its operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. The filing itself is brief, primarily serving as a notification that a press release and a supplemental information package detailing these results have been issued and are available on the company's website. This 8-K is crucial for investors as it provides access to the company's latest financial performance data and operational highlights for the period, enabling them to assess the company's financial health and make informed investment decisions. Investors should note that while this filing announces the results, the detailed financial and operational data are contained within the referenced press release and supplemental package (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2). These exhibits offer a deeper dive into the company's performance metrics, property portfolio, and outlook. The company explicitly states that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, which is standard for earnings release disclosures in an 8-K, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as other sections of a filing but is still the primary way investors receive timely updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Health Care REIT, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year 2011 operating results via a press release filed on February 16, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as notification of the release of this financial information.
  • 3A supplemental information package detailing the company's performance for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, was also made available.
  • 4Both the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) are incorporated by reference.
  • 5Investors can access the detailed financial and operational data on the company's website (www.hcreit.com).
  • 6The filing indicates that the furnished information is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes, a common disclaimer for earnings releases.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Health Care REIT, Inc.'s operating results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2011. It directs investors to the press release and supplemental information package that contain the detailed financial performance data.

The detailed financial results are located in the press release dated February 16, 2012 (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information package for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 (Exhibit 99.2), both of which are furnished with this 8-K and available on the company's website at www.hcreit.com.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements. It primarily acts as a notification, referencing a press release and a supplemental information package that hold the specific operating results and financial highlights for the period.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC and the public in a timely manner, but it is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a standard practice for press releases announcing earnings, as they are often preliminary and not subject to the rigorous review applied to formal registration statements or annual reports.