Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, normalized FFO increased by 42.7% over the prior quarter to $104.1 million, while normalized FAD increased by 38.7% to $103 million [15] - On a per-share basis, normalized FFO increased by $0.07, or 17.5%, to $0.47 per share, and normalized FAD increased by $0.05, or 12.2%, to $0.46 per share [15] - For the full year, normalized FFO per share increased by $0.26, or 17.3%, to $1.76 per share, and normalized FAD increased by $0.22, or 14.3%, to $1.76 per share [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4, the company completed approximately $562 million of investments, including its first SHOP deal, which involved three communities in Texas totaling 270 assisted living and memory care units [11] - The blended stabilized yield on Q4 investments was 8.8% [11] - Since year-end, the company has closed on approximately $215 million of investments, including six skilled nursing facilities and two care homes in the UK [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The investment pipeline remains strong at approximately $500 million, with about half in UK care homes, a third in skilled nursing, and the remainder in a combination of SHOP deals and loans [12][35] - The skilled nursing operating environment is stable and largely supportive across most states, with the senior housing environment in both the U.S. and U.K. also stable and gaining strength [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to be a unique healthcare REIT focused on disciplined investments in assets and operators that can significantly impact senior housing and care [10] - The company has doubled its team and added capabilities in areas like tax and data science to support long-term growth [6] - The strategic push into the UK care home market and the SHOP segment is seen as a significant growth opportunity [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the skilled nursing environment, noting improvements in labor conditions and regulatory frameworks [25] - The company anticipates a substantial year of external growth, supported by a strong balance sheet and access to capital [9][19] - Initial guidance for fiscal year 2026 indicates normalized FFO per share of $1.90-$1.95, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.4% [17] Other Important Information - The company sold 6.5 million shares on a forward basis at an average price of $37.30, generating gross proceeds of approximately $242.5 million [16] - The company maintains low leverage with net debt to EBITDA of 0.7 times and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 10.5 times [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance and expectations for the pipeline going forward - Management indicated that they are seeing consistent inbound interest in SHOP deals and are open to both large and small opportunities [22][23] Question: Sustainability of coverage levels in skilled nursing facilities - Management believes the skilled nursing environment is strong, with operators eager to grow and occupancy levels providing room for improvement [25][26] Question: Focus of data analytic hires - The data science team is primarily focused on enhancing SHOP capabilities but will impact the entire organization [31] Question: Details on the investment pipeline - The pipeline consists of approximately half UK care homes, a third US skilled nursing, and the remainder in SHOP and loans [35] Question: Competitive landscape in property types - SHOP is noted as the most competitive segment, with significant capital pursuing deals [36] Question: Future funding strategies - Management plans to balance between equity issuances and utilizing balance sheet capacity as opportunities arise [60][61] Question: Underwriting criteria within SHOP - The company continues to seek low double-digit IRR and evaluates each deal's path to achieving that, despite cap rate compression [59]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income per share of $0.79, down 2.5% from the prior year [23] - NAREIT FFO per share increased by 0.8% to $1.19, while normalized FFO per share rose 3.4% to $1.22 compared to the prior year [23] - FAD for the quarter increased by 8.1% to $56 million [24] - The company raised its normalized FFO guidance per share by $0.09 to $4.80, representing year-over-year growth of 8.1% [7][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - SHOP NOI increased by over 29% year-over-year to $3.8 million [8][17] - The annualized SHOP NOI increased by approximately $8.8 million or 57% following the transition of seven properties from leases to SHOP [7] - SHOP revenues for the six months ended June 30 increased by 5.7% to $28.2 million [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has approximately $130 million in unsigned LOIs expected to close in the next few months, including a SHOP deal valued at approximately $74 million [10] - The incremental pipeline is nearly $350 million, focused entirely on senior housing, with a significant number of SHOP deals [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its SHOP portfolio, believing it offers the highest growth potential with the best risk-adjusted returns [8] - The focus is on driving higher occupancy and improving RevPOR growth, which increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 [9][18] - The company is committed to improving governance and board refreshment, responding to shareholder feedback [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in capitalizing on multiple growth opportunities, with a strong balance sheet supporting funding [12] - The company expects double-digit NOI growth for the SHOP segment in 2026 and has adjusted its full-year NOI growth rate to a range of 13% to 16% [18][31] - Management noted some recent softness in occupancy but remains optimistic about reversing this trend [18][52] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of a senior housing portfolio for $63.5 million and closed on a $28 million senior housing construction loan [27] - The company has a liquidity of approximately $760 million, including cash and revolver capacity [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the delay in closing some investments? - Management characterized it as a timing issue, with a robust pipeline still in place [36][37] Question: Are there larger portfolio transactions being evaluated? - Management confirmed that larger deals are still being evaluated, but they are focusing on tangible opportunities under $100 million [39][40] Question: How is the relationship with Discovery being managed? - Management stated that Discovery remains a partner, with ongoing NOI growth expected from the portfolio [47] Question: What caused the recent softness in occupancy? - Management attributed it to changes in local leadership and higher than normal move-outs, expecting a return to normal trends [52][53] Question: What is the status of discussions with NHC? - Discussions are ongoing, with improved coverage reported for NHC [66][67]