Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income per share of $0.79, down 2.5% from the prior year [24] - NAREIT FFO per share increased by 0.8% to $1.19, while normalized FFO per share rose by 3.4% to $1.22 compared to the prior year [24] - FAD for the quarter increased by 8.1% to $56 million [25] - The company raised the midpoint of 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 [18][25] - The annualized SHOP NOI increased by approximately $8.8 million or 57% following the transition of seven properties from leases to SHOP [8] - 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 [11] - The liquidity at the end of the quarter was approximately $760 million, which includes escrowed forward equity and cash [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its SHOP portfolio, which is believed to provide the highest growth potential with the best risk-adjusted returns [9] - The company aims to maintain a leverage-neutral approach while also having the flexibility to utilize equity for funding investments [41][43] - The company is committed to improving governance and has made significant board changes in response to shareholder feedback [14] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth opportunities and confidence in capitalizing on these opportunities [13] - The company expects double-digit NOI growth for the SHOP segment in 2026 [17] - Management noted some recent softness in occupancy but remains optimistic about reversing this trend [19][52] Other Important Information - The company announced a dividend increase of 2.2%, marking the first increase since 2021 [30] - The company completed the acquisition of a senior housing portfolio for $63.5 million during the quarter [27] 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 being evaluated but emphasized the importance of having the right operating partner [39][40] Question: How is the relationship with Discovery being managed? - Management indicated that Discovery remains a partner and that there is ongoing NOI growth within that portfolio [48] 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: Can you provide an update on NHC discussions? - Management confirmed ongoing discussions and noted that NHC's coverage has improved to over four times [66][67]

Portfolio Overview - As of December 31, 2022, the company's portfolio consisted of investments in 192 properties [39] - The annualized adjusted NOI for contracts in place at December 31, 2022, was $2368 million [15] - Skilled nursing facilities represent 36% of the asset class [16] - Entrance fee assisted living represents 22% of the asset class [16] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q4 2022 was $70669 thousand, compared to $69668 thousand in Q4 2021 [39] - Rental revenue (GAAP) for Q4 2022 was $53764 thousand [39] - Normalized FFO per diluted common share was $085 in Q4 2022 [39] - Regular dividends declared per common share were $090 in Q4 2022 [39] Capital Structure - Total debt as of Q4 2022 was $1147511 thousand [39] - The company targets a 60/40 equity/debt funding mix [31] - Secured debt accounted for 67% of total debt [47] - Unsecured debt accounted for 933% of total debt [47]