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Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on transforming health care infrastructure by investing in seniors housing, post-acute communities, and outpatient medical properties across major markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom . The company generates revenue primarily from resident fees and services, rent, interest income, and interest earned on short-term deposits . Welltower aims to protect stockholder capital and enhance value by paying consistent dividends and increasing them through annual NOI growth and portfolio expansion .
- Seniors Housing Operating - Manages seniors housing facilities directly, capturing both rental income and resident fees, and is the largest contributor to the company's net operating income.
- Triple-net - Leases properties to operators under long-term leases, providing a stable income stream through rental agreements.
- Outpatient Medical - Includes properties leased to health care providers for outpatient services, supporting the delivery of medical care outside of hospital settings.
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With operating margins in your SHOP portfolio still in the high 20s, what specific strategies do you have to not only return to pre-pandemic margins but exceed them, and what challenges do you foresee in achieving higher occupancy levels to drive this margin expansion?
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Given that there's $70 million and $40 million of future cash flow upside from recent triple-net to RIDEA transitions, how much of the remaining 7.5% of in-place NOI from Seniors Housing Triple-net do you plan to convert to RIDEA, and what factors influence your decision to retain certain assets under triple-net leases?
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Considering the significant amount of distressed senior housing opportunities totaling roughly $16 billion of "at-risk of default" properties, what percentage of these assets are you targeting for acquisition, and how do you assess quality and price to ensure they fit your strategic objectives?
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Despite falling lumber prices, you mentioned that overall construction costs remain meaningfully higher than a couple of years ago; how does this impact your development plans for wellness housing, and what's your expected timeline to stabilize these developments amidst these cost pressures?
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You have highlighted the inherent operating leverage in your business; given the current market conditions and your expectations for occupancy growth, what is your projected run rate for margins, and what initiatives are you implementing to achieve margins higher than pre-COVID levels?
Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
- Real estate investment trusts
- Real estate partnerships
- Private equity and hedge fund investors
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Finance/investment companies
- Government-sponsored agencies
- Taxable and tax-exempt bond funds
- Health care operators
- Developers
- Other investors in the acquisition, development, leasing, and financing of health care and seniors housing properties
- Operators and managers of properties and other health care providers that provide comparable services for residents and patients
| Customer | Relationship | Segment | Details |
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Integra Healthcare Properties | N/A | N/A | 8% of total NOI in 2023 |
Sunrise Senior Living | Management services for seniors housing properties | Seniors Housing Operating | 17% of SHO revenues, 12% of total revenues, 6% of total NOI in 2023 |
Cogir Management Corporation | N/A | N/A | 4% of total NOI in 2023 |
Avery Healthcare | N/A | N/A | 4% of total NOI in 2023 |
Oakmont Management Group | N/A | N/A | 4% of total NOI in 2023 |
Genesis Healthcare | Lease, loan, and equity arrangement | Triple-net | 2% of triple-net revenues, <1% of total revenues, $191.1 million loan balance in 2023 |
Recent developments and announcements about WELL.
Corporate Leadership
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Nikhil Chaudhri has been promoted to Co-President & Chief Investment Officer. He previously served as Executive Vice President – Chief Investment Officer and has been with Welltower for nearly a decade, overseeing significant global capital deployment.
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Tim McHugh has been promoted to Co-President & Chief Financial Officer. He joined Welltower in 2016 and has been instrumental in strengthening the company's balance sheet.
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John Burkart has been promoted to Vice Chairman & Chief Operating Officer. He joined Welltower in 2021 and has driven significant structural changes within the company.
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Matthew McQueen has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer. He has been with Welltower since 2015, providing critical guidance on global transactions and strategic direction.
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John Olympitis has been promoted to Executive Vice President – Head of Corporate Development. He has been with Welltower since 2015, leading business development and relationship management functions.
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Edward Cheung has been promoted to Executive Vice President – International Investments, overseeing the company's offices in Toronto and London.
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Patrick Keppenne has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Investments, leading critical equity, debt, and mezzanine transactions.
Leadership Change
Departures and Promotions at Welltower Inc.:
Board Change
Diana W. Reid resigned from the Board of Directors of Welltower Inc. on December 3, 2024, effective immediately. Her resignation was due to her new role as the CEO of Freddie Mac and not due to any disagreement with the company. Following her departure, the board size was reduced to nine directors .
Leadership Change
Departure: Diana W. Reid has resigned from the Board of Directors of Welltower Inc. on December 3, 2024. Her resignation is due to her new role as the CEO of Freddie Mac, not because of any disagreement with Welltower.
Board Changes: Following her departure, the size of the Board has been reduced to nine directors .
Financial Actions
Dividend Policy
Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) has announced a significant change in its dividend policy. The Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, of $0.67 per share, which represents a 10% increase from the prior quarter. This dividend will be paid on August 21, 2024, to stockholders of record as of August 12, 2024. This marks the company's 213th consecutive quarterly cash dividend .