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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 9, 2013)

Filed October 9, 2013For Securities:WELL

Summary

Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.) filed an 8-K on October 9, 2013, reporting the completion of a $400 million senior notes offering. The notes mature in January 2024 and carry a coupon rate of 4.500%. This offering was made under an automatic shelf registration statement previously filed with the SEC. This debt issuance provides Health Care REIT with additional capital, likely intended for property acquisitions, development, or refinancing existing obligations. Investors should note the fixed-rate nature of the debt and its maturity date, which can provide insights into the company's financial strategy and its long-term funding plans. The company's ability to successfully issue debt at this rate indicates confidence in its financial stability and market position within the healthcare real estate sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of a $400 million senior notes offering by Health Care REIT, Inc.
  • 2The notes bear a fixed interest rate of 4.500% per annum.
  • 3Maturity date for the senior notes is January 15, 2024.
  • 4Interest payments are semi-annual, occurring on January 15 and July 15.
  • 5The offering was conducted under an existing automatic shelf registration statement.
  • 6The issuance was formalized through a Supplemental Indenture No. 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports the completion of a $400 million senior notes offering by Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.). It details the principal amount, interest rate, maturity date, and the legal framework under which the notes were issued.

The senior notes have a fixed interest rate of 4.500% per year and will mature on January 15, 2024.

This $400 million debt issuance provides Health Care REIT with significant capital. This capital can be used for various strategic purposes, such as funding acquisitions, developing new properties, repaying existing debt, or general corporate purposes, thereby supporting the company's growth and operational strategy.

Issuing debt under an automatic shelf registration statement indicates that the company had pre-registered its ability to issue securities, allowing for a quicker and more efficient offering process once market conditions were favorable. It suggests proactive financial planning by the company.