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]

Financial Performance - Net income per diluted share increased to $0.79 in Q2 2025 from $0.74 in Q1 2025 and $0.81 in Q2 2024[8] - NAREIT FFO per diluted share increased to $1.19 in Q2 2025 from $1.14 in Q1 2025 and $1.18 in Q2 2024[8] - Normalized FFO per share increased to $1.22 in Q2 2025 from $1.15 in Q1 2025 and $1.18 in Q2 2024[8] - Funds Available for Distribution (FAD) was $55.957 million in Q2 2025, compared to $56.001 million in Q1 2025 and $51.779 million in Q2 2024[8] - The FAD payout ratio was 76.3% in Q2 2025, compared to 74.9% in Q1 2025 and 75.5% in Q2 2024[8] Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP) - SHOP NOI increased 29.4% year-over-year to $3.8 million in Q2 2025[12, 21] - SHOP NOI margin increased 480 bps year-over-year to 26.9% in Q2 2025[12, 21] - Average SHOP occupancy increased 210 bps year-over-year to 89.1% in Q2 2025[12, 21] - Revenue per Occupied Room (RevPOR) increased 3.7% year-over-year to $3,071 in Q2 2025[12, 21] Investments and Capital Structure - NHI settled approximately 0.8 million shares for proceeds of $58.0 million and sold approximately 1.3 million shares on a forward basis for net proceeds of approximately $93.2 million during the quarter[12] - Total liquidity was approximately $758.7 million as of June 30, 2025[12, 46] - Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA at an annualized 3.9x is below the low end of NHI's target range of 4.0x – 5.0x[12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brookdale reported a same community weighted average occupancy of 80.7%, an increase of 190 basis points year-over-year [5] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 19.7% quarter-over-quarter and 23.4% for the first half of the year [6] - Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was $20 million, compared to a negative $6 million in the same quarter last year [7][34] - Consolidated RevPAR increased by 5.1% year-over-year, driven by a 200 basis point increase in weighted average occupancy [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The same community RevPAR increased by 4.8% year-over-year, supported by a 190 basis point occupancy growth [31] - The occupancy band of communities with less than 70% occupancy decreased from 143 to 129, indicating operational improvements [10] - Communities with over 95% occupancy increased from 73 to 88, a 21% improvement [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a sequential occupancy growth of 80 basis points, the strongest second quarter growth since 2022 [25] - Move-ins were 7% above the prior year and 9% above historic averages, indicating a positive trend in demand [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Brookdale's five-part strategy focuses on improving operating performance, optimizing the real estate portfolio, capital reinvestment, reducing leverage, and elevating quality for residents and associates [8][14][17][20] - The company plans to exit 55 leased assets by year-end to streamline its portfolio [14] - Capital reinvestment of $49 million was made in Q2, with over 500 capital-related projects underway [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about continued occupancy growth and improved financial performance, expecting the positive impact of occupancy results to be realized in the third quarter [29][41] - The company anticipates a negative adjusted EBITDA impact of approximately $2 million due to the timing of community transitions [38] Other Important Information - Brookdale's total liquidity increased to $350 million, a $44 million sequential increase [34] - The company is focused on enhancing the quality of care through the rollout of the Brookdale Health Plus program, which is expected to be in nearly 200 communities by year-end [86][88] Q&A Session Summary Question: What initiatives have been implemented to drive occupancy? - Management emphasized the focus on SWAT teams to drive profitable occupancy and accountability through daily operational meetings [45][46] Question: How should the balance between rate and occupancy be approached? - Management highlighted the importance of increasing occupancy in the less than 70% band to cover fixed costs, while maximizing pricing in higher occupancy bands [51][52] Question: What is the outlook for controllable move-outs? - Management noted improvements in the attrition rate and emphasized the importance of resident retention programs [63] Question: Can you elaborate on the softness in move-ins early in the quarter? - Management attributed the softness to macroeconomic uncertainty but noted a recovery in move-ins during May and June [71][72] Question: What are the drivers behind the improved cash flow? - Management indicated that improved operations were the primary driver of adjusted free cash flow, despite some working capital variability [75]

Second Quarter 2025 Performance - Normalized FFO per share was $0.87, a ~9% YoY increase, driven by SHOP NOI growth and senior housing investment activity[11] - Total Company Same-Store Cash NOI grew 6.6% YoY, led by SHOP[11] - SHOP Same-Store Cash NOI increased by 13.3% YoY, or 15% YoY excluding a $3 million property tax refund in Q2 2024[12] - U S SHOP growth was ~16%, or over 18% YoY excluding the prior year property tax refund[12] 2025 Outlook - Senior housing investment guidance increased from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion[12] - Normalized FFO per share midpoint improved by $0.03 to $3.44[15] - SHOP Same-Store Cash NOI growth guidance range is 12% - 16%[14] Capital & Portfolio - $1.1 billion of accretive senior housing investments closed year-to-date[12, 55] - ~$1.8 billion of equity raised, including ~$0.7 billion of unsettled equity forward sales agreements[12] - Liquidity of $4.7 billion as of June 30, 2025[12] - Net Debt to Further Adjusted EBITDA improved to 5.6x, a 0.4x reduction from year-end 2024[12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong FFO per share growth of 22%, exceeding expectations [3] - Full year FFO guidance was raised by $0.13 to $5.1 per share [4] - Same store NOI growth for the seniors housing operating portfolio was 23.4%, marking the eleventh consecutive quarter of growth exceeding 20% [4] - Year-over-year total portfolio same store NOI growth was 13.8% [12][29] - Net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.45 per diluted share, with normalized FFO at $1.28 per diluted share, representing 21.9% year-over-year growth [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The outpatient medical business delivered same store NOI growth of 2.6% year over year, with a retention rate of 94.2% [12] - The senior housing operating portfolio achieved another quarter of same store NOI growth well in excess of 20% [12] - The long-term post-acute portfolio saw same store NOI growth of 2.7% year over year [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The UK portfolio experienced a 600 basis point increase in occupancy and 27% same store NOI growth, indicating strong market demand [4] - Canada delivered 8.5% growth, while the U.S. and U.K. posted increases of 10.2% and 11.5%, respectively [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging insights from its data science platform to drive portfolio and asset management initiatives [5] - There is a commitment to improving operational efficiency through the Welltower Business System (WBS) [17] - The company aims to enhance customer and employee experiences while addressing inefficiencies in the industry [19] - A refined focus on technology and data innovation is being emphasized to improve operational capabilities [38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand-supply dynamics for the senior housing business, anticipating continued growth [39] - The company is optimistic about future margin expansion driven by revenue growth and operational efficiencies [92] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a dynamic organizational culture to avoid complacency [44] Other Important Information - The company completed approximately $9.2 billion in investment activity year-to-date, with a robust pipeline of acquisitions [10][22] - The balance sheet has improved significantly, with net debt to adjusted EBITDA below three times and total liquidity at $9.5 billion [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future growth potential and capital deployment - Management emphasized that while they are proud of their achievements, they remain focused on continuous improvement and avoiding complacency [44][47] Question: Performance of non-same store assets - Management noted that non-same store assets include under-occupied and under-optimized properties, which may impact their performance metrics compared to same store assets [51][52] Question: Technology and data application for customer experience - Management is expanding the focus on operational technology to enhance customer experiences, integrating various technology initiatives [56][60] Question: Competitive dynamics for investments - Management believes there are ample opportunities to enhance cash flow profiles of assets due to the fragmented nature of the industry [81] Question: Optimal capital stack and leverage - Management stated that maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity is crucial, and they will consider various capital sources for investments [88] Question: Potential for margin expansion - Management is optimistic about significant margin expansion driven by both revenue growth and expense management [92][94]

Core Insights - Goodwin Living is expanding its senior housing offerings in response to increasing demand for senior living options in Alexandria, Virginia [3][4][5] - The new community, Goodwin House Seminary Road, will feature 217 independent living apartments and 16 assisted living apartments, with 7 units designated as affordable housing [4][5] - Construction is set to begin in late 2026 or early 2027, with an expected opening in 2029, aiming to serve approximately 300 to 250 older adults [5] Company Overview - Goodwin Living is a faith-based not-for-profit senior living operator with a history in Alexandria dating back to 1967 [6][9] - The organization has a strong focus on community engagement and resident wellness, planning to include amenities such as a gym and a pickleball court in the new development [11][12] - The CEO highlighted the importance of maintaining high occupancy rates and addressing the long waiting list for current facilities, which can extend up to eight years [7] Market Demand - The U.S. is experiencing significant growth in the older adult population, with a 60% increase in individuals aged 65 and older from 2010 to 2020, and nearly 40% projected from 2020 to 2030 [6] - There is a noted lack of new senior housing developments to meet this growing demand, indicating a market opportunity for Goodwin Living [7] Staffing Challenges - The senior living industry faces challenges in maintaining staffing levels due to declining birth rates and immigration restrictions [15] - Goodwin Living is addressing these challenges by offering paid internships and encouraging employee referrals to attract new hires [15][16] Financial Considerations - The CEO emphasized the affordability of Goodwin Living's services, with entrance fees starting under $200,000 and monthly fees around $3,300, providing long-term care options [14] - The organization is committed to financial stability and reinvestment in both facilities and community services [17]

Financial Performance & Guidance - DHC's Q1 2025 total revenues reached $386.9 million[12] - The company reported a net loss of $9 million, equivalent to $0.04 per share[12] - Normalized FFO stood at $14.3 million, or $0.06 per share[12] - DHC anticipates SHOP NOI to range between $120 million and $135 million for 2025[9] - Medical Office and Life Science NOI is projected to be between $104 million and $112 million[9] - Triple Net Leased (NNN) NOI is expected to be in the range of $29 million to $31 million[9] SHOP Initiatives & Performance - SHOP same property NOI increased by 42.1% year-over-year, driven by a 6.5% increase in same property revenue[12] - This revenue growth is attributed to a 110 bps increase in occupancy and a 4.5% increase in average monthly rate[12] - SHOP occupancy grew to between 82% and 83%[12] - SHOP margins are expected to improve by 200 bps to 400 bps[12] Capital Recycling & Dispositions - DHC estimates disposition proceeds of $680 million to $730 million[12] - As of May 16, 2025, $337 million in dispositions had been completed year-to-date[12] - An additional $330 million to $380 million in dispositions are in various stages of marketing, including $110.5 million under agreements or letters of intent[12,33]

Summary of Ventas (VTR) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Ventas, Inc. (VTR) - **Industry**: Senior Housing and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) - **Focus**: Serving the aging population within the longevity economy, capitalizing on strong demand trends and limited supply [1][2] Key Financial Metrics - **FFO per Share Growth**: Expected to increase by 7% at the midpoint for 2025 [1] - **Same Store Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP) Growth**: Expected growth rate revised to 12-16% [1][5] - **Occupancy Rate**: Approximately 86% across the total SHOP portfolio [2][13] Strategic Initiatives - **One Two Three Strategy**: Focused on driving multiyear Net Operating Income (NOI) growth through: - Organic growth contributing about $100 million annually [2] - Capital allocation for external growth, targeting $1.5 billion in investments for 2025 [3] - **Portfolio Composition**: Transitioning communities from triple net structure to SHOP structure to enhance occupancy and performance [11][14] Market Dynamics - **Demand Trends**: Strong demand for senior housing driven by a burgeoning senior population, with projections indicating a significant increase in the 80+ demographic [26] - **Occupancy Growth**: Sequential occupancy gains of 30-50 basis points observed from March to May, with a strong start to the key selling season [8][35] - **Pricing Power**: Strong revenue per occupied room (RevPOR) growth, with in-house rent increases around 7% and street rates catching up [17][18] Operational Insights - **Incremental Margins**: Expected incremental margins of 50% when moving from 80% to 90% occupancy, and 70% from 90% to 100% occupancy due to fixed costs [21][22] - **Mortality Impact**: Elevated mortality rates noted, impacting occupancy but not demand; strong move-ins recorded despite macroeconomic uncertainties [6][34] Investment Activity - **Investment Pipeline**: $2.8 billion in senior housing investments closed, with a projected $1.5 billion for 2025, focusing on high-performing communities [40][42] - **Sourcing Transactions**: 70% of transactions sourced through relationships with operators, indicating a competitive advantage in a fragmented market [44][46] Competitive Positioning - **Operator Relationships**: Ventas has expanded its operator pool to 33, enhancing its ability to manage diverse markets and asset classes [12][46] - **Analytics Platform**: Utilization of a data analytics platform to optimize pricing and operational performance, providing a competitive edge [51][52] Economic Resilience - **Market Resilience**: Historical performance indicates that senior housing remains resilient during economic downturns, with demand continuing to grow despite market shocks [28][30] Funding Strategy - **Funding Sources**: Primarily equity-funded investments, leading to improved leverage and attractive returns [58] Conclusion - **Outlook**: Ventas is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for senior housing, with a robust strategy focused on organic and external growth, strong operator relationships, and a favorable market environment [4][25]

Core Points - Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is urging shareholders to vote "FOR" its eight nominees listed on the BLUE proxy card in the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting scheduled for July 11, 2025 [1][2] - The company has filed its definitive proxy statement with the SEC and launched a dedicated website for shareholder information [1][2] - The Board emphasizes its strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value and highlights the poor engagement record of Pangaea Ventures, L.P., which seeks to replace six of the eight nominees [2][5] Company Strategy and Performance - The Board has implemented a clear strategy focused on streamlining operations, simplifying the business, and reducing leverage, resulting in a first quarter 2025 same community weighted average occupancy rate of 80% [4][10] - Brookdale's 2025 financial guidance has been raised, with RevPAR growth expectations adjusted from 4.75%-5.75% to 5.00%-5.75% and Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased from $430 million - $445 million to $440 million - $450 million [10][11] - The company is positioned to capitalize on demographic trends, with over one million seniors turning 80 each year through 2036, while new construction of senior housing remains low [14][15] Board Composition and Governance - The Board has undergone significant refreshment, with an average tenure of less than four years expected post-Annual Meeting, and has appointed two new independent directors with extensive industry experience [18][19][20] - The Board is committed to good governance, including a review of director tenure and performance-based long-term incentive awards in response to shareholder feedback [21][22] - The Board's proactive engagement with shareholders and efforts to maintain a constructive dialogue with Ortelius are highlighted, despite Ortelius's poor engagement record [22][26] Market Position and Future Outlook - Brookdale's portfolio is strategically focused on assisted living and memory care services, which are expected to yield higher margins due to the aging baby boomer demographic [15][16] - The company anticipates that returning to a pre-pandemic weighted average occupancy rate of 84.5% could generate approximately $170 million in incremental revenue and $125 million in incremental operating income [12] - Brookdale is well-positioned to address the growing demand for senior living services, with a needs-based product mix that caters to an older population facing chronic conditions [13][15]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported normalized FFO of 84¢ per share, representing nearly 8% year-over-year growth [28] - Total same store cash NOI grew by 7%, led by SHOP increasing approximately 14% [29] - The company expects 7% normalized FFO per share growth for 2025 [6][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP) delivered 84¢ of normalized FFO per share in Q1, an increase of approximately 8% [7] - SHOP's same store cash NOI growth was 13.6%, with revenue growth of 7.4% driven by occupancy and rate increases [15] - Outpatient medical and research business reported same store cash NOI growth of 1.3% year-over-year [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The 80+ population is experiencing its highest growth, with an increase of about half a million people this year and 900,000 annually between 2027 and 2030 [8] - The number of new senior housing units started in Q1 2025 was the lowest on record at only 1,287 units [8] - The company is positioned in markets with over a thousand basis points of expected net absorption in the coming years [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering superior multiyear growth through internal and external expansion in senior housing [5] - The investment strategy has been increased from $1 billion to $1.5 billion for the year, reflecting a growing pipeline of opportunities [31][26] - The company aims to enhance its portfolio composition through acquisitions, dispositions, and operational improvements [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges a high degree of macroeconomic uncertainty but believes senior housing remains a top asset class within real estate [87] - The company expects strong demand and occupancy growth, particularly during the key selling season [88] - Management is optimistic about the extended multiyear NOI growth opportunity in senior housing due to favorable demand and supply dynamics [11][88] Other Important Information - The company has improved its credit profile, with a net debt to EBITDA of 5.7 times, representing a 30 basis point improvement from the previous year [32] - The liquidity position is robust, with available liquidity of $3.6 billion as of April 2025 [33] - The company has completed over 250 community redevelopment projects in the past two and a half years [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the dynamics of occupancy and margin expansion? - Management indicated that reaching higher occupancy levels leads to significant margin expansion, with around 50% incremental margin from 80% to 90% occupancy [39] Question: How is the Canadian portfolio performing at high occupancy? - The Canadian portfolio continues to deliver strong NOI growth even at high occupancy levels, demonstrating that occupancy is not the only driver of growth [42] Question: What is the impact of the recent investments on cost per bed? - The cost per bed has increased due to acquiring newer communities in better markets, but the company is still buying below replacement costs [56][60] Question: How are the Brookdale assets expected to perform during the transition? - The Brookdale communities transitioning to new operators are outperforming those remaining in the lease model, and management is optimistic about their future performance [66][71] Question: What are the expectations for pricing power in the upcoming months? - Management expects pricing power to remain strong, with good rent increases anticipated during the key selling season [80] Question: How does the company view the potential changes in NIH funding? - Management believes that any potential changes in NIH funding would have a manageable impact on the research budget due to the strong financial position of their university tenants [113]