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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 8, 2015)

Filed May 8, 2015For Securities:WELL

Summary

This 8-K filing by Health Care REIT, Inc. (now Welltower Inc.) on May 8, 2015, announces the company's financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. The report primarily serves to provide investors with access to the detailed results through a press release and a supplemental information package, both of which are furnished as exhibits and available on the company's website. These documents are crucial for understanding the company's performance, financial condition, and operational highlights during the reported period. Investors should note that while this filing makes the Q1 2015 results publicly available, the information is furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The accompanying press release and supplemental package will contain key performance indicators, financial statements, and management's discussion of results, offering insights into the company's strategic direction and operational execution in the healthcare real estate sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) filed an 8-K on May 8, 2015, reporting Q1 2015 operating results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the first quarter financial results.
  • 3A supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) for Q1 2015 is also furnished, providing detailed financial data.
  • 4Both the press release and supplemental package are available on the company's investor relations website (www.hcreit.com).
  • 5The information in this 8-K is furnished and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Thomas J. DeRosa, CEO, signed the report, indicating executive oversight of the reported financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disseminate Health Care REIT, Inc.'s (now Welltower Inc.) operating results and financial condition for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. It provides investors with access to the official press release and a supplemental information package that detail the company's performance during that period.

The detailed Q1 2015 financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished as part of this 8-K filing. These documents are also accessible, free of charge, on the company's website at www.hcreit.com.

This 8-K filing itself primarily reports historical results for the first quarter of 2015. While the accompanying press release and supplemental package may contain discussions of the company's performance and outlook, they typically focus on the reported quarter. Any forward-looking statements or guidance would be found within those exhibits, not in the 8-K form itself.

The distinction is important for legal liability. Information that is "furnished" under Item 2.02 of an 8-K is generally not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally "filed." This means the company has less legal exposure for the accuracy of furnished information compared to filed information.