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WELLTOWER INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 10, 2018)

Filed April 10, 2018For Securities:WELL

Summary

Welltower Inc. (WELL) filed an 8-K report on April 10, 2018, to announce the issuance of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due 2028. These notes were issued under an automatic shelf registration statement and were sold through an underwriting agreement with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and MUFG Securities Americas Inc. serving as representatives for the underwriters. The offering aims to provide Welltower with additional capital, likely for general corporate purposes, which may include funding acquisitions, development projects, or refinancing existing debt. The fixed 4.250% interest rate offers a predictable cost of borrowing, while the ten-year maturity provides a stable, long-term funding source. Investors interested in Welltower's debt offerings should note the details of the new notes and their potential impact on the company's capital structure and leverage ratios.

Key Highlights

  • 1Welltower Inc. successfully issued $550 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
  • 2The new notes carry a fixed interest rate of 4.250% per annum.
  • 3The notes have a maturity date of April 15, 2028, indicating a ten-year term.
  • 4Interest payments are scheduled semi-annually, on April 15 and October 15, commencing October 15, 2018.
  • 5The issuance was conducted under an automatic shelf registration statement, indicating pre-filed authorization for debt issuance.
  • 6Key underwriters for the offering included Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and MUFG Securities Americas Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces Welltower Inc.'s completion of a $550 million debt offering, specifically the issuance of 4.250% notes due 2028. It provides details about the notes, the underwriters, and the governing agreements.

The newly issued notes have a fixed interest rate of 4.250% per year and mature on April 15, 2028. This means the principal amount is due ten years from the issuance date.

The filing does not explicitly state the use of proceeds. However, such debt issuances by real estate investment trusts (REITs) like Welltower are typically used for general corporate purposes, which can include funding acquisitions, development activities, capital expenditures, or refinancing existing debt.

The underwriters for this offering were represented by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and MUFG Securities Americas Inc.