Summary
Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.) filed an 8-K report on August 6, 2014, primarily to announce significant executive leadership changes. The most notable change detailed is the promotion of Jeffrey H. Miller to Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately as of July 31, 2014. This filing incorporates a press release dated August 6, 2014, which further elaborates on Mr. Miller's expanded role and other executive promotions and title changes within the company. Investors should note that the company was formerly known as Health Care REIT, Inc. and later rebranded to Welltower Inc.
Key Highlights
- 1Jeffrey H. Miller promoted to EVP and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective July 31, 2014.
- 2The 8-K filing references a press release dated August 6, 2014, detailing executive promotions and role expansions.
- 3This filing signifies internal organizational adjustments and leadership development within the company.
- 4The company was identified as Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of this filing.
- 5The press release, Exhibit 99.1, contains supplementary details on these executive changes.
- 6The information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce significant changes in the company's executive leadership, specifically the promotion of Jeffrey H. Miller to EVP and Chief Operating Officer, and to provide context for other executive role expansions through an attached press release.
Jeffrey H. Miller has been promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Health Care REIT, Inc. His biographical information can be found in the company's prior proxy statements, and further details on his responsibilities and other executive changes are in the press release attached to this 8-K.
The Board of Directors approved these changes on July 31, 2014, with Jeffrey H. Miller's promotion to EVP and COO being effective immediately on that date.
More details about the executive promotions, title changes, and expansions of roles are provided in the company's press release dated August 6, 2014, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.