Summary
Welltower Inc. (WELL) filed an 8-K on February 12, 2019, to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 operating results. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release and a supplemental information package, both dated February 12, 2019, which contain the detailed financial and operational data for the period. These documents, furnished as exhibits, are the primary source for understanding the company's performance. Investors should consult these attached exhibits for specific metrics regarding revenue, profitability, occupancy rates, and any forward-looking statements made by the company.
Key Highlights
- 1Welltower Inc. announced Q4 2018 operating results on February 12, 2019.
- 2The 8-K filing primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed results.
- 3Both the press release and supplemental information package are dated February 12, 2019.
- 4Investors are encouraged to review the furnished exhibits for comprehensive financial and operational data.
- 5The information is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6The filing does not incorporate this information by reference into other SEC filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The detailed Q4 2018 financial results for Welltower Inc. are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) that were furnished with the 8-K filing on February 12, 2019. These documents are also likely available on Welltower's investor relations website.
When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC for public disclosure, but it does not carry the same legal liability as 'filed' information. Specifically, it is not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings like the Company's filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or management commentary. Instead, it directs investors to the press release and supplemental information package filed as exhibits, which are expected to contain this information.