Ventas, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2022 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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| ☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM____________TO____________ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission file number: 1-10989
Ventas, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Delaware | 61-1055020 | |||||||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
353 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300
Chicago, Illinois 60654
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(877) 483-6827
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol | Name of Exchange on Which Registered | ||||||||||||
Common Stock $0.25 par value | VTR | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer ☐ | Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | ||||||||||||||||
| Smaller reporting company | ☐ | Emerging growth company | ☐ | |||||||||||||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of May 3, 2022, there were 399,695,507 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
VENTAS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
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Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 | ||||||||||||||
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VENTAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Real estate investments: | |||||||||||
| Land and improvements | $ | 2,452,474 | $ | 2,432,065 | |||||||
| Buildings and improvements | 26,186,628 | 25,778,490 | |||||||||
| Construction in progress | 275,896 | 269,315 | |||||||||
| Acquired lease intangibles | 1,373,364 | 1,369,747 | |||||||||
| Operating lease assets | 318,679 | 317,858 | |||||||||
| 30,607,041 | 30,167,475 | ||||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (8,624,820) | (8,350,637) | |||||||||
| Net real estate property | 21,982,221 | 21,816,838 | |||||||||
| Secured loans receivable and investments, net | 530,388 | 530,126 | |||||||||
| Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities | 541,914 | 523,465 | |||||||||
| Net real estate investments | 23,054,523 | 22,870,429 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 149,599 | 149,725 | |||||||||
| Escrow deposits and restricted cash | 49,848 | 46,872 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,045,663 | 1,046,140 | |||||||||
| Assets held for sale | 26,231 | 28,399 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax assets, net | 11,152 | 11,152 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 613,091 | 565,069 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 24,950,107 | $ | 24,717,786 | |||||||
| Liabilities and equity | |||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Senior notes payable and other debt | $ | 12,413,743 | $ | 12,027,544 | |||||||
| Accrued interest | 93,564 | 106,602 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 195,668 | 197,234 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 1,079,596 | 1,090,254 | |||||||||
| Liabilities related to assets held for sale | 8,411 | 10,850 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 52,750 | 59,259 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 13,843,732 | 13,491,743 | |||||||||
| Redeemable OP unitholder and noncontrolling interests | 313,685 | 280,283 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Equity: | |||||||||||
| Ventas stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, unissued | — | — | |||||||||
| Common stock, $0.25 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 399,623 and 399,420 shares issued at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | 99,888 | 99,838 | |||||||||
| Capital in excess of par value | 15,478,467 | 15,498,956 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (59,296) | (64,520) | |||||||||
| Retained earnings (deficit) | (4,821,653) | (4,679,889) | |||||||||
| Treasury stock, 0 shares at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | — | — | |||||||||
| Total Ventas stockholders’ equity | 10,697,406 | 10,854,385 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 95,284 | 91,375 | |||||||||
| Total equity | 10,792,690 | 10,945,760 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 24,950,107 | $ | 24,717,786 | |||||||
See accompanying notes.
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VENTAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||
| Rental income: | |||||||||||
| Triple-net leased | $ | 151,561 | $ | 159,885 | |||||||
| Office | 200,540 | 197,455 | |||||||||
| 352,101 | 357,340 | ||||||||||
| Resident fees and services | 651,121 | 528,650 | |||||||||
| Office building and other services revenue | 3,949 | 4,950 | |||||||||
| Income from loans and investments | 9,847 | 19,010 | |||||||||
| Interest and other income | 536 | 341 | |||||||||
| Total revenues | 1,017,554 | 910,291 | |||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||
| Interest | 110,794 | 110,767 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 289,064 | 314,148 | |||||||||
| Property-level operating expenses: | |||||||||||
| Senior living | 475,530 | 417,829 | |||||||||
| Office | 63,183 | 63,946 | |||||||||
| Triple-net leased | 4,008 | 4,825 | |||||||||
| 542,721 | 486,600 | ||||||||||
| Office building and other services costs | 1,313 | 618 | |||||||||
| General, administrative and professional fees | 42,998 | 40,309 | |||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | 27,090 | |||||||||
| Transaction expenses and deal costs | 19,992 | 4,617 | |||||||||
| Allowance on loans receivable and investments | (54) | (8,902) | |||||||||
| Other | (27,190) | (9,428) | |||||||||
| Total expenses | 979,638 | 965,819 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before unconsolidated entities, real estate dispositions, income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 37,916 | (55,528) | |||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated entities | (4,269) | (250) | |||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions | 2,455 | 2,533 | |||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 4,490 | (2,153) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | 40,592 | (55,398) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 40,592 | (55,398) | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,860 | 1,811 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 38,732 | $ | (57,209) | |||||||
| Earnings per common share | |||||||||||
| Basic: | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 0.10 | $ | (0.15) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 0.10 | (0.15) | |||||||||
Diluted 1: | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 0.10 | $ | (0.15) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 0.10 | (0.15) | |||||||||
1 Potential common shares are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when a loss from continuing operations exists as the effect would be an antidilutive per share amount.
See accompanying notes.
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VENTAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 40,592 | $ | (55,398) | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | |||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation loss | (9,313) | (16) | |||||||||
| Unrealized loss on available for sale securities | (588) | (4,617) | |||||||||
| Unrealized gain on derivative instruments | 19,036 | 9,406 | |||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | 9,135 | 4,773 | |||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | 49,727 | (50,625) | |||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 5,772 | 4,726 | |||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 43,955 | $ | (55,351) | |||||||
See accompanying notes.
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VENTAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
| 2019 | Common Stock Par Value | Capital in Excess of Par Value | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Retained Earnings (Deficit) | Treasury Stock | Total Ventas Stockholders’ Equity | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | 99,838 | $ | 15,498,956 | $ | (64,520) | $ | (4,679,889) | $ | — | $ | 10,854,385 | $ | 91,375 | $ | 10,945,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 38,732 | — | 38,732 | 1,860 | 40,592 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | 5,224 | — | — | 5,224 | 3,911 | 9,135 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in noncontrolling interests | — | 858 | — | — | — | 858 | (1,862) | (1,004) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends to common stockholders—$0.45 per share | — | — | — | (180,496) | — | (180,496) | — | (180,496) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for stock plans, restricted stock grants and other | 50 | 15,290 | — | — | — | 15,340 | — | 15,340 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjust redeemable OP unitholder interests to current fair value | — | (36,637) | — | — | — | (36,637) | — | (36,637) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2022 | $ | 99,888 | $ | 15,478,467 | $ | (59,296) | $ | (4,821,653) | $ | — | $ | 10,697,406 | $ | 95,284 | $ | 10,792,690 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2021 | $ | 93,635 | $ | 14,171,262 | $ | (54,354) | $ | (4,030,376) | $ | — | $ | 10,180,167 | $ | 98,024 | $ | 10,278,191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | — | — | — | (57,209) | — | (57,209) | 1,811 | (55,398) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | 1,857 | — | — | 1,857 | 2,916 | 4,773 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in noncontrolling interests | — | 3,435 | — | — | — | 3,435 | (1,286) | 2,149 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends to common stockholders—$0.45 per share | — | 47 | — | (169,416) | — | (169,369) | — | (169,369) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for stock plans, restricted stock grants and other | 115 | 24,882 | — | — | (789) | 24,208 | — | 24,208 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjust redeemable OP unitholder interests to current fair value | — | (12,918) | — | — | — | (12,918) | — | (12,918) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemption of OP Units | — | (16) | — | — | — | (16) | — | (16) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2021 | $ | 93,750 | $ | 14,186,692 | $ | (52,497) | $ | (4,257,001) | $ | (789) | $ | 9,970,155 | $ | 101,465 | $ | 10,071,620 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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VENTAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands, unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 40,592 | $ | (55,398) | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 289,064 | 314,148 | |||||||||
| Amortization of deferred revenue and lease intangibles, net | (17,401) | (14,766) | |||||||||
| Other non-cash amortization | 3,109 | 5,272 | |||||||||
| Allowance on loans receivable and investments | (54) | (8,902) | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 15,796 | 16,072 | |||||||||
| Straight-lining of rental income | (3,841) | (3,863) | |||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | 27,090 | |||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions | (2,455) | (2,533) | |||||||||
| Gain on real estate loan investments | — | (74) | |||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (5,805) | 503 | |||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated entities | 4,269 | 250 | |||||||||
| Distributions from unconsolidated entities | 4,356 | 3,897 | |||||||||
| Other | (24,324) | (14,379) | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Increase in other assets | (18,177) | (5,100) | |||||||||
| Decrease in accrued interest | (13,201) | (20,234) | |||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities | 2,625 | (4,390) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 274,553 | 237,593 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Net investment in real estate property | (343,792) | (210) | |||||||||
| Investment in loans receivable | (5,117) | (186) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from real estate disposals | 6,124 | 8,083 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from loans receivable | 177 | 16,419 | |||||||||
| Development project expenditures | (37,591) | (58,598) | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (36,728) | (29,674) | |||||||||
| Investment in unconsolidated entities | (23,790) | (38,452) | |||||||||
| Insurance proceeds for property damage claims | 3,391 | 6 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (437,326) | (102,612) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Net change in borrowings under revolving credit facilities | (9,867) | 5,144 | |||||||||
| Net change in borrowings under commercial paper program | 356,674 | 214,978 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from debt | 70,029 | 31,157 | |||||||||
| Repayment of debt | (65,000) | (445,050) | |||||||||
| Purchase of noncontrolling interests | (170) | — | |||||||||
| Payment of deferred financing costs | (427) | (17,343) | |||||||||
| Issuance of common stock, net | — | 11,075 | |||||||||
| Cash distribution to common stockholders | (180,021) | (168,763) | |||||||||
| Cash distribution to redeemable OP unitholders | (1,534) | (1,842) | |||||||||
| Cash issued for redemption of OP Units | — | (25) | |||||||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 19 | 5 | |||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (3,983) | (2,653) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 5,794 | 2,106 | |||||||||
| Other | (6,132) | (5,856) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 165,382 | (377,067) | |||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 2,609 | (242,086) | |||||||||
| Effect of foreign currency translation | 241 | 658 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 196,597 | 451,640 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 199,447 | $ | 210,212 | |||||||
See accompanying notes.
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VENTAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(In thousands, unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities: | |||||||||||
| Assets acquired and liabilities assumed from acquisitions and other: | |||||||||||
| Real estate investments | $ | 3,171 | $ | 468 | |||||||
| Other assets | 47 | — | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 2,624 | — | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax liability | 594 | — | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | — | 468 | |||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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VENTAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1—DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Ventas, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or except where the context otherwise requires, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and other similar terms), an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) operating at the intersection of healthcare and real estate. We hold a highly diversified portfolio of senior housing communities, medical office buildings (“MOBs”), life science, research and innovation centers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, which we generally refer to as “healthcare real estate,” located throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. As of March 31, 2022, we owned or had investments in approximately 1,300 properties (including properties classified as held for sale). Our company was originally founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with additional corporate offices in Louisville, Kentucky and New York, New York.
We primarily invest in a diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate assets through wholly owned subsidiaries and other co-investment entities. We operate through three reportable business segments: triple-net leased properties, senior living operations, which we also refer to as SHOP, and office operations. See “Note 2 – Accounting Policies” and “Note 16 – Segment Information.” Our senior housing communities are either subject to triple-net leases, in which case they are included in our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment, or operated by independent third-party managers, in which case they are included in our senior living operations reportable business segment.
As of March 31, 2022, we leased a total of 332 properties (excluding properties within our office operations reportable business segment) to various healthcare operating companies under triple-net or absolute-net leases that obligate the tenants to pay all property-related expenses, including maintenance, utilities, repairs, taxes, insurance and capital expenditures. Our three largest tenants, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Brookdale Senior Living”), Ardent Health Partners, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Ardent”) and Kindred Healthcare, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Kindred”) leased from us 121 properties, 30 properties and 29 properties, respectively, as of March 31, 2022.
As of March 31, 2022, pursuant to long-term management agreements, we engaged independent operators, such as Atria Senior Living, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, including Holiday Retirement (“Holiday”), “Atria”) and Sunrise Senior Living, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Sunrise”), to manage 555 senior housing communities for us.
Through our Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Inc. subsidiary and our ownership interest in PMB Real Estate Services LLC, we also provide MOB management, leasing, marketing, facility development and advisory services to highly rated hospitals and health systems throughout the United States. In addition, from time to time, we make secured and non-mortgage loans and other investments relating to senior housing and healthcare operators or properties.
Continuing Impact of and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Extended Consequences
During fiscal 2020 and 2021 and continuing into fiscal 2022, our business has been and is expected to continue to be impacted by both the COVID-19 pandemic itself, including actions taken to prevent the spread of the virus and its variants, and its extended consequences.
Accounting Considerations. We have not identified the COVID-19 pandemic, on its own, as a “triggering event” for purposes of evaluating impairment of real estate assets, goodwill and other intangibles, investments in unconsolidated entities and financial instruments. However, as of March 31, 2022, we considered the effect of the pandemic on certain of our assets and our ability to recover the respective carrying values of these assets. We applied our considerations to existing critical accounting policies that require us to make estimates and assumptions regarding future events that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. We based our estimates on our experience and on assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. For both the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we recognized no COVID-19 related charges in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Provider Relief Grants. We applied for grants under the Provider Relief Fund administered by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) on behalf of the assisted living communities in our senior living operations reportable business segment to partially mitigate losses attributable to COVID-19. These grants are intended to reimburse eligible providers for expenses incurred to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19 and lost revenues attributable to COVID-19. Recipients are not required to repay distributions from the Provider Relief Fund, provided that they attest to and comply with certain terms and conditions.
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VENTAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we received $34.0 million and $13.6 million, respectively, in grants in connection with our applications and recognized these grants within property-level operating expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income in the period in which they were received.
Continuing Impact. The trajectory and future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its extended consequences remain highly uncertain and will depend on a variety of factors, including the impact of new variants of the virus and the effectiveness of available vaccines against those variants; ongoing clinical experience, which may differ considerably across regions and fluctuate over time; and other future developments, including the ultimate duration, spread and intensity of the outbreak, the availability of testing, the extent to which governments impose, roll-back or re-impose preventative restrictions and the availability of ongoing government financial support to our business, tenants and operators. Due to these uncertainties, we are not able at this time to estimate the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
NOTE 2—ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information set forth in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), as published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), and with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”). Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries and the joint venture entities over which we exercise control. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation, and our net earnings are reduced by the portion of net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests.
GAAP requires us to identify entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights and to determine which business enterprise is the primary beneficiary of variable interest entities (“VIEs”). A VIE is broadly defined as an entity with one or more of the following characteristics: (a) the total equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance the entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; (b) as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack (i) the ability to make decisions about the entity’s activities through voting or similar rights, (ii) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity, or (iii) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity; and (c) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests, and substantially all of the entity’s activities either involve, or are conducted on behalf of, an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights. We consolidate our investment in a VIE when we determine that we are its primary beneficiary. We may change our original assessment of a VIE upon subsequent events such as the modification of contractual arrangements that affects the characteristics or adequacy of the entity’s equity investments at risk and the disposition of all or a portion of an interest held by the primary beneficiary.
We identify the primary beneficiary of a VIE as the enterprise that has both: (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could be significant to the entity. We perform this analysis on an ongoing basis.
As it relates to investments in joint ventures, GAAP may preclude consolidation by the sole general partner in certain circumstances based on the type of rights held by the limited partner or partners. We assess limited partners’ rights and their impact on our consolidation conclusions, and we reassess if there is a change to the terms or in the exercisability of the rights of the limited partners, the sole general partner increases or decreases its ownership of limited partnership (“LP”) interests or there is an increase or decrease in the number of outstanding LP interests. We also apply this guidance to managing member interests in limited liability companies (“LLCs”).
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We consolidate several VIEs that share the following common characteristics:
•the VIE is in the legal form of an LP or LLC;
•the VIE was designed to own and manage its underlying real estate investments;
•we are the general partner or managing member of the VIE;
•we own a majority of the voting interests in the VIE;
•a minority of voting interests in the VIE are owned by external third parties, unrelated to us;
•the minority owners do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights in the VIE; and
•we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
We have separately identified certain special purpose entities that were established to allow investments in life science, research and innovation projects by tax credit investors (“TCIs”). We have determined that these special purpose entities are VIEs, we are a holder of variable interests and we are the primary beneficiary of the VIEs, and therefore, we consolidate these special purpose entities. Our primary beneficiary determination is based upon several factors, including but not limited to the rights we have in directing the activities which most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance as well as certain guarantees which protect the TCIs from losses should a tax credit recapture event occur.
In general, the assets of consolidated VIEs are available only for the settlement of the obligations of the respective entities. Unless otherwise required by the LP or LLC agreement, any mortgage loans of the consolidated VIEs are non-recourse to us. The table below summarizes the total assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs as reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| NHP/PMB L.P. | $ | 752,970 | $ | 250,825 | $ | 749,834 | $ | 251,352 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other identified VIEs | 3,970,582 | 1,570,662 | 3,949,294 | 1,556,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax credit VIEs | 452,646 | 99,701 | 458,953 | 103,992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
We report investments in unconsolidated entities over whose operating and financial policies we have the ability to exercise significant influence under the equity method of accounting. We adjust our investment in unconsolidated entities for additional contributions made, distributions received as well as our share of the investee’s earnings or losses, which is included in loss from unconsolidated entities in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
We base the initial carrying value of investments in unconsolidated entities on the fair value of the assets at the time we acquired the joint venture interest. We estimate fair values for our equity method investments based on discounted cash flow models that include all estimated cash inflows and outflows over a specified holding period and, where applicable, any estimated debt premiums or discounts. The capitalization rates, discount rates and credit spreads we use in these models are based upon assumptions that we believe to be within a reasonable range of current market rates for the respective investments.
We generally amortize any difference between our cost basis and the basis reflected at the joint venture level, if any, over the lives of the related assets and liabilities and include that amortization in our share of income or loss from unconsolidated entities. For earnings of equity method investments with pro rata distribution allocations, net income or loss is allocated between the partners in the joint venture based on their respective stated ownership percentages. In other instances, net income or loss may be allocated between the partners in the joint venture based on the hypothetical liquidation at book value method (the “HLBV method”). Under the HLBV method, net income or loss is allocated between the partners based on the difference between each partner’s claim on the net assets of the joint venture at the end and beginning of the period, after taking into account contributions and distributions. Each partner’s share of the net assets of the joint venture is calculated as the amount that the partner would receive if the joint venture were to liquidate all of its assets at net book value and distribute the resulting cash to creditors and partners in accordance with their respective priorities. Under the HLBV method, in any given period, we could record more or less income than the joint venture has generated, than actual cash distributions we receive or than the amount we may receive in the event of an actual liquidation.
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Redeemable OP Unitholder and Noncontrolling Interests
We own a majority interest in NHP/PMB L.P. (“NHP/PMB”), a limited partnership formed in 2008 to acquire properties from entities affiliated with Pacific Medical Buildings LLC (“PMB”). Given our wholly owned subsidiary is the general partner and the primary beneficiary of NHP/PMB, we consolidate NHP/PMB as a VIE. As of March 31, 2022, third party investors owned 3.9 million Class A limited partnership units in NHP/PMB (“OP Units”), which represented 34% of the total units then outstanding, and we owned 7.5 million Class B limited partnership units in NHP/PMB, representing the remaining 66%. The OP Units may be redeemed at any time at the election of the holder for cash or, at our option, 0.9051 shares of our common stock per OP Unit, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. We are party by assumption to a registration rights agreement with the holders of the OP Units that requires us, subject to the terms and conditions and certain exceptions set forth therein, to file and maintain a registration statement relating to the issuance of shares of our common stock upon redemption of OP Units.
The OP Units are classified outside of permanent equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets because they may be redeemed by third parties under circumstances that are outside of our control. We reflect the OP Units at the greater of cost or redemption value. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the OP Units was $217.2 million and $182.1 million, respectively. We recognize changes in fair value through capital in excess of par value, net of cash distributions paid and purchases by us of any OP Units. Our diluted earnings per share includes the effect of any potential shares outstanding from redemption of the OP Units.
Certain noncontrolling interests of other consolidated joint ventures were also classified as redeemable at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. We record the carrying amount of these noncontrolling interests at the greater of their initial carrying amount (increased or decreased for the noncontrolling interests’ share of net income or loss and distributions) or the redemption value, which is primarily based on the fair value of the underlying real estate asset. Our joint venture partners have certain redemption rights with respect to their noncontrolling interests in these joint ventures that are outside of our control, and the redeemable noncontrolling interests are classified outside of permanent equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognize changes in the carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests through capital in excess of par value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Noncontrolling Interests
Excluding the redeemable noncontrolling interests described above, we present the portion of any equity that we do not own in entities that we control (and thus consolidate) as noncontrolling interests and classify those interests as a component of consolidated equity, separate from total Ventas stockholders’ equity, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For consolidated joint ventures with pro rata distribution allocations, net income or loss, and comprehensive income, is allocated between the joint venture partners based on their respective stated ownership percentages. In other cases, net income or loss is allocated between the joint venture partners based on the HLBV method. We account for purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change of control as equity transactions, through capital in excess of par value. We include net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests in net income in our Consolidated Statements of Income and we include the noncontrolling interests’ share of comprehensive income in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Accounting for Historic and New Markets Tax Credits
For certain of our life science, research and innovation centers, we are party to contractual arrangements with TCIs that were established to enable the TCIs to receive benefits of historic tax credits (“HTCs”), new markets tax credits (“NMTCs”) or both. As of March 31, 2022, we owned six properties that had syndicated HTCs or NMTCs, or both, to TCIs.
In general, TCIs invest cash into special purpose entities that invest in entities that own the subject property and generate the tax credits. The TCIs receive substantially all of the tax credits and hold only a nominal interest in the economic risk and benefits of the special purpose entities.
HTCs are delivered to the TCIs upon substantial completion of the project. NMTCs are allowed for up to 39% of a qualified investment and are delivered to the TCIs after the investment has been funded and spent on a qualified business. HTCs are subject to recapture within five years of substantial completion. The amount of the recapture is equal to 100% of the HTCs during the first year after the completion of the historic rehabilitation and is reduced by 20% each year during the subsequent five year period. NMTCs are subject to recapture until the end of the seventh year following the qualifying investment. We have provided the TCIs with certain guarantees which protect the TCIs from losses should a tax credit recapture
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event occur. The contractual arrangements with the TCIs include a put/call provision whereby we may be obligated or entitled to repurchase the interest of the TCIs in the special purpose entities at the end of the tax credit recapture period. We anticipate that either the TCIs will exercise their put rights or we will exercise our call rights prior to the applicable tax credit recapture periods.
The portion of the TCI’s investment that is attributed to the put is recorded at fair value at inception in accounts payable and other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and is accreted to the expected put price as interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income over the recapture period. The remaining balance of the TCI’s investment is initially recorded in accounts payable and other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and will be relieved upon delivery of the tax credit to the TCI, as a reduction in the carrying value of the subject property, net of allocated expenses. Direct and incremental costs incurred in structuring the transaction are deferred and will be recognized as an increase in the cost basis of the subject property upon the recognition of the related tax credit as discussed above.
Accounting for Real Estate Acquisitions
When we acquire real estate, we first make reasonable judgments about whether the transaction involves an asset or a business. Our real estate acquisitions are generally accounted for as asset acquisitions as substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets. Regardless of whether an acquisition is considered a business combination or an asset acquisition, we record the cost of the businesses or assets acquired as tangible and intangible assets and liabilities based upon their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.
We estimate the fair value of buildings acquired on an as-if-vacant basis or replacement cost basis and depreciate the building value over the estimated remaining life of the building, generally not to exceed 35 years. We determine the fair value of other fixed assets, such as site improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment, based upon the replacement cost and depreciate such value over the assets’ estimated remaining useful lives as determined at the applicable acquisition date. We determine the value of land either by considering the sales prices of similar properties in recent transactions or based on internal analyses of recently acquired and existing comparable properties within our portfolio. We generally determine the value of construction in progress based upon the replacement cost. However, for certain acquired properties that are part of a ground-up development, we determine fair value by using the same valuation approach as for all other properties and deducting the estimated cost to complete the development. During the remaining construction period, we capitalize project costs until the development has reached substantial completion. Construction in progress, including capitalized interest, is not depreciated until the development has reached substantial completion.
Intangibles primarily include the value of in-place leases and acquired lease contracts. We include all lease-related intangible assets and liabilities within acquired lease intangibles and accounts payable and other liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The fair value of acquired lease-related intangibles, if any, reflects: (i) the estimated value of any above or below market leases, determined by discounting the difference between the estimated market rent and in-place lease rent; and (ii) the estimated value of in-place leases related to the cost to obtain tenants, including leasing commissions, and an estimated value of the absorption period to reflect the value of the rent and recovery costs foregone during a reasonable lease-up period as if the acquired space was vacant. We amortize any acquired lease-related intangibles to revenue or amortization expense over the remaining life of the associated lease plus any assumed bargain renewal periods. If a lease is terminated prior to its stated expiration or not renewed upon expiration, we recognize all unamortized amounts of lease-related intangibles associated with that lease in operations over the shortened lease term.
We estimate the fair value of purchase option intangible assets and liabilities, if any, by discounting the difference between the applicable property’s acquisition date fair value and an estimate of its future option price. We do not amortize the resulting intangible asset or liability over the term of the lease, but rather adjust the recognized value of the asset or liability upon sale.
In connection with an acquisition, we may assume rights and obligations under certain lease agreements pursuant to which we become the lessee of a given property. We generally assume the lease classification previously determined by the prior lessee absent a modification in the assumed lease agreement. We assess assumed operating leases, including ground leases, to determine whether the lease terms are favorable or unfavorable to us given current market conditions on the acquisition date. To the extent the lease terms are favorable or unfavorable to us relative to market conditions on the acquisition date, we recognize an intangible asset or liability at fair value and amortize that asset or liability to interest or rental expense in
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our Consolidated Statements of Income over the applicable lease term. Where we are the lessee, we record the acquisition date values of leases, including any above or below market value, within operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We estimate the fair value of noncontrolling interests assumed consistent with the manner in which we value all of the underlying assets and liabilities.
We calculate the fair value of long-term assumed debt by discounting the remaining contractual cash flows on each instrument at the current market rate for those borrowings, which we approximate based on the rate at which we would expect to incur a replacement instrument on the date of acquisition, and recognize any fair value adjustments related to long-term debt as effective yield adjustments over the remaining term of the instrument.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and we determine fair value based on the assumptions that we expect market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within levels one and two of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within level three of the hierarchy).
Level one inputs utilize unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access. Level two inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in level one that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. Level two inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and other inputs for the asset or liability that are observable at commonly quoted intervals, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates and yield curves. Level three inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which typically are based on our own assumptions, because there is little, if any, related market activity. If the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the entire fair value measurement falls is the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. If the volume and level of market activity for an asset or liability has decreased significantly relative to the normal market activity for such asset or liability (or similar assets or liabilities), then transactions or quoted prices may not accurately reflect fair value. In addition, if there is evidence that a transaction for an asset or liability is not orderly, little, if any, weight is placed on that transaction price as an indicator of fair value. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
We use the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of our financial instruments whose fair value is determined on a recurring basis.
•Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
•Escrow deposits and restricted cash - The carrying amount of escrow deposits and restricted cash reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
•Loans receivable - We estimate the fair value of loans receivable using level two and level three inputs, including underlying asset performance and credit quality. We discount future cash flows using current interest rates at which similar loans with the same terms and length to maturity would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings.
•Available for sale securities - We estimate the fair value of marketable debt securities using level two inputs. We observe quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access. We estimate the fair value of certain government-sponsored pooled loan investments using level three inputs. We consider credit spreads, underlying asset performance and credit quality, and default rates.
•Derivative instruments - With the assistance of a third party, we estimate the fair value of derivative instruments, including interest rate caps, interest rate swaps, and foreign currency forward contracts, using level two inputs.
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◦Interest rate caps - We observe forward yield curves and other relevant information.
◦Interest rate swaps - We observe alternative financing rates derived from market-based financing rates, forward yield curves and discount rates.
◦Foreign currency forward contracts - We estimate the future values of the two currency tranches using forward exchange rates that are based on traded forward points and calculate a present value of the net amount using a discount factor based on observable traded interest rates.
•Stock warrants - We estimate the fair value of stock warrants using level two inputs that are obtained from public sources. Inputs include equity spot price, dividend yield, volatility and risk-free rate.
•Senior notes payable and other debt - We estimate the fair value of senior notes payable and other debt using level two inputs. We discount the future cash flows using current interest rates at which we could obtain similar borrowings. For mortgage debt, we may estimate fair value using level three inputs, similar to those used in determining fair value of loans receivable (above).
•Redeemable OP unitholder interests - We estimate the fair value of our redeemable OP unitholder interests using level one inputs. We base fair value on the closing price of our common stock, as OP Units may be redeemed at the election of the holder for cash or, at our option, shares of our common stock, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.
Impairment of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, primarily consisting of investments in real estate, for impairment indicators. If indicators of impairment are present, we evaluate the carrying value of the related real estate investments in relation to the future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying operations. In performing this evaluation, we consider market conditions and our current intentions with respect to holding or disposing of the asset. We adjust the net book value of properties and other long-lived assets to fair value if the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows, including sales proceeds, is less than book value. We recognize an impairment loss at the time we make any such determination.
If impairment indicators arise with respect to intangible assets with finite useful lives, we evaluate impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If estimated future undiscounted net cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, then we estimate the fair value of the asset and compare the estimated fair value to the intangible asset’s carrying value. We recognize any shortfall from carrying value as an impairment loss in the current period.
We evaluate our investments in unconsolidated entities for impairment at least annually, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of our investment may exceed its fair value. If we determine that a decline in the fair value of our investment in an unconsolidated entity is other-than-temporary, and if such reduced fair value is below the carrying value, we record an impairment.
We test goodwill for impairment at least annually, and more frequently if indicators of impairment arise. We first assess qualitative factors, such as current macroeconomic conditions, state of the equity and capital markets and our overall financial and operating performance, to determine the likelihood that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we proceed with estimating the fair value of the reporting unit. A goodwill impairment, if any, will be recognized in the period it is determined and is measured as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value.
Estimates of fair value used in our evaluation of goodwill (if necessary, based on our qualitative assessment), investments in real estate, investments in unconsolidated entities and intangible assets are based upon discounted future cash flow projections or other acceptable valuation techniques that are based, in turn, upon all available evidence including level three inputs, such as revenue and expense growth rates, estimates of future cash flows, capitalization rates, discount rates, general economic conditions and trends, or other available market data such as replacement cost or comparable sales. Our ability to accurately predict future operating results and cash flows and to estimate and determine fair values impacts the timing and recognition of impairments. While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, changes in these assumptions may have a material impact on our financial results.
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Revenue Recognition
Triple-Net Leased Properties and Office Operations
Certain of our triple-net leases and most of our MOB and life science, research and innovation centers (collectively, “office operations”) leases provide for periodic and determinable increases in base rent. We recognize base rental revenues under these leases on a straight-line basis over the applicable lease term when collectability of substantially all rents is probable. Recognizing rental income on a straight-line basis generally results in recognized revenues during the first half of a lease term exceeding the cash amounts contractually due from our tenants, creating a straight-line rent receivable that is included in other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, this cumulative excess totaled $180.0 million and $176.9 million, respectively (excluding properties classified as held for sale).
Certain of our leases provide for periodic increases in base rent only if certain revenue parameters or other substantive contingencies are met. We recognize the increased rental revenue under these leases as the related parameters or contingencies are met, rather than on a straight-line basis over the applicable lease term.
We assess the probability of collecting substantially all rents under our leases based on several factors, including, among other things, payment history, the financial strength of the tenant and any guarantors, the historical operations and operating trends of the property, the historical payment pattern of the tenant, the type of property, the value of the underlying collateral, if any, expected future performance of the property and current economic conditions. If our evaluation of these factors indicates it is not probable that we will be able to collect substantially all rents under the lease, we record a charge to rental income. If we change our conclusions regarding the probability of collecting rent payments required by a lease, we may recognize adjustments to rental income in the period we make such change in our conclusions.
Senior Living Operations
Our resident agreements are accounted for as leases and we recognize resident fees and services, other than move-in fees, monthly as services are provided. We recognize move-in fees on a straight-line basis over the average resident stay.
Other
We recognize interest income from loans and investments, including discounts and premiums, using the effective interest method when collectability is reasonably assured. We apply the effective interest method on a loan-by-loan basis and recognize discounts and premiums as yield adjustments over the related loan term. We evaluate collectability of accrued interest receivables separate from the amortized cost basis of our loans. As such, we recognize interest income on an impaired loan to the extent we believe accrued contractual interest payments are collectable. Otherwise interest income is recognized on a cash basis.
We evaluate a current estimate of all expected credit losses over the life of a financial instrument, which may result in recognition of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments before an actual event of default. We establish reserves for any estimated credit losses with a corresponding charge to allowance on loans receivable and investments in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Subsequent changes in our estimate of credit losses may result in a corresponding increase or decrease to allowance on loans receivable and investments in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Accounting for Leased Property
We lease real property, primarily land and corporate office space, and equipment, primarily vehicles at our senior housing communities. At lease inception, we establish an operating lease asset and operating lease liability calculated as the present value of future minimum lease payments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use a discount rate that approximates our incremental borrowing rate available at lease commencement to determine the present value. Our lease expense primarily consists of ground and corporate office leases. Ground lease expense is included in interest expense and corporate office lease expense is included in general, administrative and professional fees in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In November 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-10, Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance (“ASU 2022-10”), which requires expanded annual disclosures for transactions involving the receipt of government assistance. Required disclosures include a description of the nature of the transactions with government entities, our accounting policies for such transactions and their impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements. We adopted ASU 2021-10 on January 1, 2022 and the adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTE 3—CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
As of March 31, 2022, Atria, Sunrise, Brookdale Senior Living, Ardent and Kindred managed or operated approximately 26.7%, 9.9%, 7.7%, 5.3% and 0.8%, respectively, of our consolidated real estate investments based on gross book value (excluding properties classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2022). Because Atria and Sunrise manage our properties in exchange for a management fee from us, we are not directly exposed to their credit risk in the same manner or to the same extent as triple-net tenants like Brookdale Senior Living, Ardent and Kindred.
Based on gross book value, approximately 12.8% and 54.2% of our consolidated real estate investments were senior housing communities included in the triple-net leased properties and senior living operations reportable business segments, respectively (excluding properties classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2022). MOBs, life science, research and innovation centers, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (“IRFs”) and long-term acute care facilities (“LTACs”), health systems, skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) and secured loans receivable and investments collectively comprised the remaining 33.0%. Our consolidated properties were located in 47 states, the District of Columbia, seven Canadian provinces and the United Kingdom as of March 31, 2022, with properties in one state (California) accounting for more than 10% of our total consolidated revenues and net operating income (“NOI”) for the three months then ended. NOI is defined as total revenues, less interest and other income, property-level operating expenses and office building and other services costs. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional disclosure and a reconciliation of net income attributable to common stockholders, as computed in accordance with GAAP, to NOI.
Triple-Net Leased Properties
The properties we lease to Brookdale Senior Living, Ardent and Kindred accounted for a significant portion of our triple-net leased properties segment revenues and NOI for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. The following table reflects the concentration risk related to our triple-net leased properties including assets held for sale for the periods presented:
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| Brookdale Senior Living | 3.7 | % | 4.1 | % | |||||||
| Ardent | 3.2 | 3.5 | |||||||||
Kindred | 3.3 | 3.6 | |||||||||
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| Brookdale Senior Living | 7.8 | % | 8.8 | % | |||||||
| Ardent | 6.8 | 7.5 | |||||||||
Kindred | 7.0 | 7.8 | |||||||||
(1)Total revenues include office building and other services revenue, income from loans and investments and interest and other income.
(2)See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional disclosure and a reconciliation of net income attributable to common stockholders, as computed in accordance with GAAP, to NOI.
Each of our leases with Brookdale Senior Living, Ardent and Kindred is a triple-net lease that obligates the tenant to pay all property-related expenses, including maintenance, utilities, repairs, taxes, insurance and capital expenditures, and to comply with the terms of the mortgage financing documents, if any, affecting the properties. In addition, each of our Brookdale Senior Living, Ardent and Kindred leases has a corporate guaranty.
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In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare, LLC was acquired and began operating under a new healthcare system called ScionHealth. As of March 31, 2022, we leased 29 LTACs to Kindred pursuant to a master lease agreement. Unless extended, the lease term for six of the LTACs ends on April 30, 2023 (the “2023 Pool”) and the lease term for the remaining LTACs ends on April 30, 2025. Although Kindred has the right to renew each pool of LTACs for an additional lease term, we cannot assure you that Kindred will exercise its renewal option for either pool. Annual rent for the LTACs in the 2023 Pool for the 12-month period ending on March 31, 2022 was $31.9 million.
Senior Living Operations
As of March 31, 2022, Atria and Sunrise, collectively, provided comprehensive property management and accounting services with respect to 347 of our 546 consolidated senior housing communities, for which we pay annual management fees pursuant to long-term management agreements.
On July 30, 2021, Atria acquired the management services division of Holiday, which at the time managed a pool of 26 communities for Ventas. As of March 31, 2022, Atria and its subsidiaries, including Holiday, managed a pool of 255 senior housing communities for Ventas. Ventas has the ongoing right to terminate the management contract for 91 of the communities with short term notice.
As of March 31, 2022, Sunrise managed a pool of 96 senior housing communities for Ventas. Subsequent to March 31, 2022, Ventas and Sunrise Senior Living entered into a revised management agreement for 92 communities with a term expiring May 31, 2035. Under the new management agreement, Sunrise will receive a management fee based on a percentage of revenue and net operating income generated by the applicable communities. Sunrise is also entitled to certain incentive fees if specified performance targets are met. Ventas has the right to freely terminate the management agreement as to all communities if certain performance metrics are not met and may freely terminate the management agreement as to certain specified communities at any time. In addition, Ventas may also terminate the management agreement as it relates to three communities per year subject to the payment of a fee and an aggregate cap on such terminations over the term of the agreement.
We successfully transitioned the operations of 90 senior living communities owned by us and operated under management agreements with Eclipse Senior Living, Inc. (“ESL”) to seven experienced managers on or before January 2, 2022. ESL ceased operation of its management business in early 2022 following completion of the transitions. We incurred certain one-time transition costs and expenses in connection with the transitions, which were recognized within transaction expenses and deal costs in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
We rely on our managers’ personnel, expertise, technical resources and information systems, proprietary information, good faith and judgment to manage our senior living operations efficiently and effectively. We also rely on our managers to set appropriate resident fees, provide accurate property-level financial results in a timely manner and otherwise operate our senior housing communities in compliance with the terms of our management agreements and all applicable laws and regulations.
NOTE 4—ACQUISITIONS OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
We acquire and invest in senior housing, medical office buildings, life science, research and innovation centers and other healthcare properties primarily to achieve an expected yield on our investment, to grow and diversify our portfolio and revenue base, and to reduce our dependence on any single tenant, operator or manager, geographic location, asset type, business model or revenue source. Each of our acquisitions disclosed below was accounted for as an asset acquisition.
2022 Acquisitions
During the first quarter of 2022, we acquired 18 MOBs leased to affiliates of Ardent and one behavioral health center, all of which are reported within our office operations segment, and one senior housing community, which is reported within our senior living operations segment, for an aggregate purchase price of $349.2 million.
Subsequent to March 31, 2022, we acquired one research and innovation center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $46.1 million.
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NOTE 5—DISPOSITIONS AND IMPAIRMENTS
2022 Activity
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we sold one vacant land parcel for $5.6 million and recognized a gain on the sale of this asset of $2.2 million.
Assets Held for Sale
The table below summarizes our real estate assets classified as held for sale, including the amounts reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, which may include anticipated post-closing settlements of working capital for disposed properties (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Properties Held for Sale | Assets Held for Sale | Liabilities Related to Assets Held for Sale | Number of Properties Held for Sale | Assets Held for Sale | Liabilities Related to Assets Held for Sale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office Operations | 2 | 3,098 | 1,558 | 2 | 3,435 | 1,529 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior Living Operations | 2 | 23,133 | 6,853 | 2 | 24,964 | 9,321 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 4 | $ | 26,231 | $ | 8,411 | 4 | $ | 28,399 | $ | 10,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Impairment
We recognized impairments of $14.3 million and $78.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which are recorded primarily as a component of depreciation and amortization in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The impairments recorded were primarily the result of a change in our intent to hold the impaired assets or a change in the expected future cash flows of the subject properties.
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NOTE 6—LOANS RECEIVABLE AND INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $554.5 million and $549.2 million, respectively, of net loans receivable and investments relating to senior housing and healthcare operators or properties. The following is a summary of our loans receivable and investments, net, including amortized cost, fair value and unrealized gains or losses on available for sale investments (dollars in thousands):
| Amortized Cost | Allowance | Unrealized Gain | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of March 31, 2022: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Secured/mortgage loans and other, net | $ | 488,827 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 488,827 | $ | 483,491 | |||||||||||||||||||
Government-sponsored pooled loan investments, net (1) | 40,312 | — | 1,249 | 41,561 | 41,561 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investments reported as secured loans receivable and investments, net | 529,139 | — | 1,249 | 530,388 | 525,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-mortgage loans receivable, net (2) | 29,449 | (5,333) | — | 24,116 | 23,826 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total loans receivable and investments, net | $ | 558,588 | $ | (5,333) | $ | 1,249 | $ | 554,504 | $ | 548,878 | |||||||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2021: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Secured/mortgage loans and other, net | $ | 488,913 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 488,913 | $ | 478,931 | |||||||||||||||||||
Government-sponsored pooled loan investments, net (1) | 39,376 | — | 1,836 | 41,213 | 41,213 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investments reported as secured loans receivable and investments, net | 528,289 | — | 1,836 | 530,126 | 520,144 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-mortgage loans receivable, net (2) | 24,418 | (5,394) | — | 19,024 | 19,039 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total loans receivable and investments, net | $ | 552,707 | $ | (5,394) | $ | 1,836 | $ | 549,150 | $ | 539,183 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Investment in government-sponsored pool loans has a contractual maturity date in 2023.
(2)Included in other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 7—INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
We report investments in unconsolidated entities over whose operating and financial policies we have the ability to exercise significant influence under the equity method of accounting. We are not required to consolidate these entities because our joint venture partners have significant participating rights, nor are these entities considered VIEs, as they are controlled by equity holders with sufficient capital. We invest in both real estate entities and operating entities which are described further below.
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities
Through our Ventas Investment Management Platform, which consolidates our extensive third-party capital ventures under a single brand and umbrella, we partner with third-party institutional investors to invest in healthcare real estate through various joint ventures and other co-investment vehicles where we are the sponsor or general partner.
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Below is a summary of our investments in unconsolidated real estate entities as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (dollars in thousands):
Ownership as of (1) | Carrying Amount as of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ventas Life Science & Healthcare Real Estate Fund | 21.1% | 21.1% | $ | 264,675 | $ | 267,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension Fund Joint Venture | 22.9% | 22.9% | 28,248 | 29,192 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research & Innovation Development Joint Venture | 51.1% | 51.0% | 244,115 | 221,363 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ventas Investment Management Platform | 537,038 | 518,030 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
All other (2) | 34.0%-50.0% | 34.0%-50.0% | 4,876 | 5,435 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total investments in unconsolidated real estate entities | $ | 541,914 | $ | 523,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) The entities in which we have an ownership interest may have less than a 100% interest in the underlying real estate. The ownership percentages in the table reflect our interest in the underlying real estate. Joint venture members, including us in some instances, have equity participation rights based on the underlying performance of the investments which could result in non pro rata distributions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Includes investments in land parcels, parking structures and other de minimis investments in unconsolidated real estate entities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We provide various services to our unconsolidated real estate entities in exchange for fees and reimbursements. Total management fees earned in connection with these services were $3.5 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Such amounts are included in office building and other services revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Investments in Unconsolidated Operating Entities
We own investments in unconsolidated operating entities such as Ardent and Atria, which are included within other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our 34% ownership interest in Atria entitles us to customary minority rights and protections, including the right to appoint two members to the Atria Board of Directors. Our 9.8% ownership interest in Ardent entitles us to customary minority rights and protections, including the right to appoint one member of the Ardent Board of Directors.
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NOTE 8—INTANGIBLES
The following is a summary of our intangibles (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period in Years | Balance | Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period in Years | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Above-market lease intangibles (1) | $ | 129,118 | 5.8 | $ | 129,121 | 5.9 | |||||||||||||||||
In-place and other lease intangibles (2) | 1,244,246 | 7.1 | 1,240,626 | 7.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,045,663 | N/A | 1,046,140 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
Other intangibles (2) | 34,536 | 6.3 | 34,517 | 6.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | (977,491) | N/A | (944,403) | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net intangible assets | $ | 1,476,072 | 7.0 | $ | 1,506,001 | 7.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Intangible liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Below-market lease intangibles (1) | $ | 334,347 | 9.5 | $ | 334,365 | 9.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other lease intangibles | 13,498 | N/A | 13,608 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | (248,092) | N/A | (244,975) | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase option intangibles | 3,568 | N/A | 3,568 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net intangible liabilities | $ | 103,321 | 9.5 | $ | 106,566 | 9.7 | |||||||||||||||||
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(1) Amortization of above- and below-market lease intangibles is recorded as a decrease and an increase to revenues, respectively, in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) Amortization of lease intangibles is recorded in depreciation and amortization in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
N/A—Not Applicable.
Above-market lease intangibles and in-place and other lease intangibles are included in acquired lease intangibles within real estate investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Other intangibles (including non-compete agreements, trade names and trademarks) are included in other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Below-market lease intangibles, other lease intangibles and purchase option intangibles are included in accounts payable and other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 9—OTHER ASSETS
The following is a summary of our other assets (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Straight-line rent receivables | $ | 179,997 | $ | 176,877 | |||||||
| Non-mortgage loans receivable, net | 24,116 | 19,024 | |||||||||
| Stock warrants | 77,452 | 48,884 | |||||||||
| Other intangibles, net | 7,072 | 7,270 | |||||||||
| Investment in unconsolidated operating entities | 71,511 | 73,602 | |||||||||
| Other | 252,943 | 239,412 | |||||||||
| Total other assets | $ | 613,091 | $ | 565,069 | |||||||
Stock warrants represent warrants exercisable at any time prior to December 31, 2025, in whole or in part, for 16.3 million shares of Brookdale Senior Living common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. These warrants are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognized within other expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
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NOTE 10—SENIOR NOTES PAYABLE AND OTHER DEBT
The following is a summary of our senior notes payable and other debt (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
Unsecured revolving credit facility (1) | $ | 46,037 | $ | 56,448 | |||||||
| Commercial paper notes | 636,948 | 280,000 | |||||||||
| Unsecured term loan due 2023 | 200,000 | 200,000 | |||||||||
2.55% Senior Notes, Series D due 2023 (2) | 220,018 | 217,667 | |||||||||
3.50% Senior Notes due 2024 | 400,000 | 400,000 | |||||||||
3.75% Senior Notes due 2024 | 400,000 | 400,000 | |||||||||
4.125% Senior Notes, Series B due 2024 (2) | 200,016 | 197,879 | |||||||||
2.80% Senior Notes, Series E due 2024 (2) | 480,038 | 474,909 | |||||||||
Unsecured term loan due 2025 (2) | 400,032 | 395,757 | |||||||||
3.50% Senior Notes due 2025 | 600,000 | 600,000 | |||||||||
2.65% Senior Notes due 2025 | 450,000 | 450,000 | |||||||||
4.125% Senior Notes due 2026 | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||||||||
3.25% Senior Notes due 2026 | 450,000 | 450,000 | |||||||||
2.45% Senior Notes, Series G due 2027 (2) | 380,030 | 375,970 | |||||||||
3.85% Senior Notes due 2027 | 400,000 | 400,000 | |||||||||
4.00% Senior Notes due 2028 | 650,000 | 650,000 | |||||||||
4.40% Senior Notes due 2029 | 750,000 | 750,000 | |||||||||
3.00% Senior Notes due 2030 | 650,000 | 650,000 | |||||||||
4.75% Senior Notes due 2030 | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||||||||
2.50% Senior Notes due 2031 | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||||||||
3.30% Senior Notes, Series H due 2031 (2) | 240,019 | 237,454 | |||||||||
6.90% Senior Notes due 2037 (3) | 52,400 | 52,400 | |||||||||
6.59% Senior Notes due 2038 (3) | 22,823 | 22,823 | |||||||||
5.70% Senior Notes due 2043 | 300,000 | 300,000 | |||||||||
4.375% Senior Notes due 2045 | 300,000 | 300,000 | |||||||||
4.875% Senior Notes due 2049 | 300,000 | 300,000 | |||||||||
| Mortgage loans and other | 2,449,515 | 2,431,831 | |||||||||
| Total | 12,477,876 | 12,093,138 | |||||||||
| Deferred financing costs, net | (67,022) | (69,925) | |||||||||
| Unamortized fair value adjustment | 30,581 | 32,888 | |||||||||
| Unamortized discounts | (27,692) | (28,557) | |||||||||
| Senior notes payable and other debt | $ | 12,413,743 | $ | 12,027,544 | |||||||
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(1)As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, $21.6 million and $30.9 million of aggregate borrowings were denominated in Canadian dollars. Aggregate borrowings of $24.4 million and $25.6 million were denominated in British pounds as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
(2)Canadian Dollar debt obligations shown in U.S. Dollars.
(3)Our 6.90% senior notes due 2037 are subject to repurchase at the option of the holders, at par, on October 1, 2027, and our 6.59% senior notes due 2038 are subject to repurchase at the option of the holders, at par, on July 7 in each of 2023 and 2028.
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Credit Facilities, Commercial Paper and Unsecured Term Loans
We have a $2.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility initially priced at LIBOR plus 0.825% based on the Company’s debt rating. The unsecured revolving credit facility matures in January 2025, but may be extended at our option, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, for two additional periods of six months each. The unsecured revolving credit facility also includes an accordion feature that permits us to increase our aggregate borrowing capacity thereunder to up to $3.75 billion, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
As of March 31, 2022, we had $2.7 billion of undrawn capacity on our unsecured revolving credit facility with $46.0 million borrowings outstanding and an additional $25.0 million restricted to support outstanding letters of credit. We limit our use of the unsecured revolving credit facility, to the extent necessary, to support our commercial paper program when commercial paper notes are outstanding.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership (“Ventas Realty”), may issue from time to time unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $1.0 billion. The notes are sold under customary terms in the U.S. commercial paper note market and are ranked pari passu with all of Ventas Realty’s other unsecured senior indebtedness. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ventas, Inc. As of March 31, 2022, we had $636.9 million in borrowings outstanding under our commercial paper program.
As of March 31, 2022, we had a $200.0 million unsecured term loan priced at LIBOR plus 0.90% that matures in 2023. The term loan also includes an accordion feature that effectively permits us to increase our aggregate borrowings thereunder to up to $800.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
As of March 31, 2022, we had a C$500.0 million unsecured term loan facility priced at Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) plus 0.90% that matures in 2025.
As of March 31, 2022, our indebtedness had the following maturities (dollars in thousands):
| Principal Amount Due at Maturity | Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Notes (1) | Scheduled Periodic Amortization | Total Maturities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | $ | 342,600 | $ | 636,948 | $ | 40,477 | $ | 1,020,025 | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 700,088 | — | 40,291 | 740,379 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1,666,791 | — | 34,504 | 1,701,295 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2,052,522 | 46,037 | 28,354 | 2,126,913 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 1,036,035 | — | 21,441 | 1,057,476 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Thereafter | 5,713,952 | — | 117,836 | 5,831,788 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total maturities | $ | 11,511,988 | $ | 682,985 | $ | 282,903 | $ | 12,477,876 | |||||||||||||||
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(1)At March 31, 2022, we had $533.4 million of borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility and commercial paper program, net of $149.6 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents.
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NOTE 11—FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amounts and fair values of our financial instruments were as follows (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 149,599 | $ | 149,599 | $ | 149,725 | $ | 149,725 | |||||||||||||||
| Escrow deposits and restricted cash | 49,848 | 49,848 | 46,872 | 46,872 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock warrants | 77,452 | 77,452 | 48,884 | 48,884 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Secured mortgage loans and other, net | 488,827 | 483,491 | 488,913 | 478,931 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-mortgage loans receivable, net (1) | 24,116 | 23,826 | 19,024 | 19,039 | |||||||||||||||||||
Government-sponsored pooled loan investments, net | 41,561 | 41,561 | 41,213 | 41,213 | |||||||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments (1) | 10,410 | 10,410 | 1,128 | 1,128 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes payable and other debt, gross | 12,477,876 | 12,518,899 | 12,093,138 | 12,891,937 | |||||||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments (2) | 2,571 | 2,571 | 12,290 | 12,290 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Redeemable OP Units | 217,225 | 217,225 | 182,112 | 182,112 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Included in other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)Included in accounts payable and other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For a discussion of the assumptions considered, refer to “Note 2 – Accounting Policies.” The use of different market assumptions and estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the reported estimated fair value amounts. Accordingly, the estimates presented above are not necessarily indicative of the amounts we would realize in a current market exchange.
NOTE 12—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
From time to time, we are party to various lawsuits, investigations, claims and other legal and regulatory proceedings arising in connection with our business. These legal and regulatory matters may include, among other things, professional liability and general liability claims, commercial liability claims, unfair business practice claims and employment claims, as well as regulatory proceedings, including proceedings related to our senior living operations, where we are typically the holder of the applicable healthcare license. In certain circumstances, regardless of whether we are a named party in a lawsuit, investigation, claim or other legal or regulatory proceeding, we may be contractually obligated to indemnify, defend and hold harmless our tenants, operators, managers or other third parties against, or may otherwise be responsible for, such actions, proceedings or claims. In other circumstances, certain of our tenants, operators, managers or other third parties may be obligated to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless in whole or in part with respect to certain actions, legal or regulatory proceedings. We cannot assure you that these third parties will be able to satisfy their defense and indemnification obligations to us. Legal and regulatory matters to which we are subject or for which we are otherwise responsible may not be fully insured and some may allege large damage amounts.
It is the opinion of management that the disposition of any such lawsuits, investigations, claims and other legal and regulatory proceedings that are currently pending will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on us. However, regardless of the merits of a particular legal or regulatory matter, we may be forced to expend significant financial resources to defend and resolve these matters. We are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits, investigations, claims and other legal and regulatory proceedings, and if management’s assessment of our liability with respect thereto is incorrect, such legal or regulatory matters could have a material adverse effect on us.
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NOTE 13—INCOME TAXES
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for every year beginning with the year ended December 31, 1999. We have also elected for certain of our subsidiaries to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS” or “TRS entities”), which are subject to federal, state and foreign income taxes. All entities other than the TRS entities are collectively referred to as the “REIT” within this note. Certain REIT entities are subject to foreign income tax.
Although the TRS entities and certain other foreign entities have paid minimal federal, state and foreign income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2022, their income tax liabilities may increase in future periods as we exhaust net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards and as our senior living and other operations grow. Such increases could be significant.
Our consolidated provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was a benefit of $4.5 million and an expense of $2.2 million, respectively. The income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was primarily due to losses in certain of our TRS entities and a $2.0 million benefit from an internal restructuring of a U.S. taxable REIT subsidiary. The income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to a $2.8 million net deferred tax expense related to an internal restructuring of certain U.S. TRS entities.
Each TRS is a tax paying component for purposes of classifying deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities with respect to our TRS entities totaled $52.8 million and $59.3 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and related primarily to differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of fixed and intangible assets, net of loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets with respect to our TRS entities totaled $11.2 million as of both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and related primarily to loss carryforwards.
Generally, we are subject to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the year ended December 31, 2018 and subsequent years and are subject to audit by state taxing authorities for the year ended December 31, 2017 and subsequent years. We are subject to audit generally under the statutes of limitation by the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial authorities with respect to the Canadian entities for the year ended December 31, 2017 and subsequent years. We are subject to audit in the United Kingdom generally for periods ended in and subsequent to 2020.
NOTE 14—STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital Stock
We participate in an “at-the-market” equity offering program (“ATM program”), pursuant to which we may, from time to time, sell up to $1.0 billion aggregate gross sales price of shares of our common stock. There were no issuances under the ATM program for the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, $1.0 billion aggregate gross sales price of shares of our common stock remains available for issuance under the ATM program.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following is a summary of our accumulated other comprehensive loss (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation loss | $ | (66,784) | $ | (56,227) | |||||||
| Unrealized gain on available for sale securities | 1,249 | 1,836 | |||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments | 6,239 | (10,129) | |||||||||
| Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ | (59,296) | $ | (64,520) | |||||||
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NOTE 15—EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table shows the amounts used in computing our basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 40,592 | $ | (55,398) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | 40,592 | (55,398) | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,860 | 1,811 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 38,732 | $ | (57,209) | |||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted average shares | 399,297 | 374,669 | |||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||
| Stock options | 25 | 16 | |||||||||
| Restricted stock awards | 421 | 282 | |||||||||
| OP unitholder interests | 3,517 | 2,955 | |||||||||
| Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted average shares | 403,260 | 377,922 | |||||||||
| Basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 0.10 | $ | (0.15) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 0.10 | (0.15) | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share: (1) | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 0.10 | $ | (0.15) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 0.10 | (0.15) | |||||||||
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(1) Potential common shares are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when a loss from continuing operations exists as the effect would be an antidilutive per share amount.
NOTE 16—SEGMENT INFORMATION
As of March 31, 2022, we operated through three reportable business segments: triple-net leased properties, senior living operations and office operations. In our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment, we invest in and own senior housing and healthcare properties throughout the United States and the United Kingdom and lease those properties to healthcare operating companies under “triple-net” or “absolute-net” leases that obligate the tenants to pay all property-related expenses. In our senior living operations reportable business segment, we invest in senior housing communities throughout the United States and Canada and engage independent operators, such as Atria and Sunrise, to manage those communities. In our office operations reportable business segment, we primarily acquire, own, develop, lease and manage MOBs and life science, research and innovation centers throughout the United States. Information provided for “non-segment” includes income from loans and investments and other miscellaneous income and various corporate-level expenses not directly attributable to any of our three reportable business segments. Assets included in “non-segment” consist primarily of corporate assets, including cash, restricted cash, loans receivable and investments, and miscellaneous accounts receivable.
Our chief operating decision makers evaluate performance of the combined properties in each reportable business segment and determine how to allocate resources to those segments, in significant part, based on segment NOI and related measures. We define segment NOI as total revenues, less interest and other income, property-level operating expenses and office building and other services costs. We consider segment NOI useful because it allows investors, analysts and our management to measure unlevered property-level operating results and to compare our operating results to the operating results of other real estate companies between periods on a consistent basis. In order to facilitate a clear understanding of our historical consolidated operating results, segment NOI should be examined in conjunction with net income attributable to common stockholders as presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements and other financial data included elsewhere in this
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional disclosure and reconciliations of net income attributable to common stockholders, as computed in accordance with GAAP, to NOI.
Interest expense, depreciation and amortization, general, administrative and professional fees, income tax expense and other non-property specific revenues and expenses are not allocated to individual reportable business segments for purposes of assessing segment performance. There are no intersegment sales or transfers.
Summary information by reportable business segment is as follows (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Triple-Net Leased Properties | Senior Living Operations | Office Operations | Non-Segment | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 151,561 | $ | — | $ | 200,540 | $ | — | $ | 352,101 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Resident fees and services | — | 651,121 | — | — | 651,121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office building and other services revenue | — | — | 617 | 3,332 | 3,949 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from loans and investments | — | — | — | 9,847 | 9,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | — | — | — | 536 | 536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 151,561 | $ | 651,121 | $ | 201,157 | $ | 13,715 | $ | 1,017,554 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 151,561 | $ | 651,121 | $ | 201,157 | $ | 13,715 | $ | 1,017,554 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | — | — | — | 536 | 536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property-level operating expenses | 4,008 | 475,530 | 63,183 | — | 542,721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office building and other services costs | — | — | — | 1,313 | 1,313 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 147,553 | $ | 175,591 | $ | 137,974 | $ | 11,866 | 472,984 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | 536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (110,794) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (289,064) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General, administrative and professional fees | (42,998) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction expenses and deal costs | (19,992) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance on loans receivable and investments | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 27,190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated entities | (4,269) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions | 2,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | 4,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 40,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 40,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $ | 38,732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Triple-Net Leased Properties | Senior Living Operations | Office Operations | Non-Segment | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 159,885 | $ | — | $ | 197,455 | $ | — | $ | 357,340 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Resident fees and services | — | 528,650 | — | — | 528,650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office building and other services revenue | — | — | 2,345 | 2,605 | 4,950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from loans and investments | — | — | — | 19,010 | 19,010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | — | — | — | 341 | 341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 159,885 | $ | 528,650 | $ | 199,800 | $ | 21,956 | $ | 910,291 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 159,885 | $ | 528,650 | $ | 199,800 | $ | 21,956 | $ | 910,291 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | — | — | — | 341 | 341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property-level operating expenses | 4,825 | 417,829 | 63,946 | — | 486,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office building and other services costs | — | — | 618 | — | 618 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 155,060 | $ | 110,821 | $ | 135,236 | $ | 21,615 | 422,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | 341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (110,767) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (314,148) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General, administrative and professional fees | (40,309) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | (27,090) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction expenses and deal costs | (4,617) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance on loans receivable and investments | 8,902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 9,428 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated entities | (250) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions | 2,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (2,153) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | (55,398) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | (55,398) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,811 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (57,209) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures, including investments in real estate property and development project expenditures, by reportable business segment are as follows (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures: | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Triple-Net Leased Properties | $ | 634 | $ | 8,218 | |||||||
| Senior Living Operations | 143,403 | 48,717 | |||||||||
| Office Operations | 274,074 | 31,547 | |||||||||
| Total capital expenditures | $ | 418,111 | $ | 88,482 | |||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Our portfolio of properties and mortgage loan and other investments are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Revenues are attributed to an individual country based on the location of each property. Geographic information regarding our operations is as follows (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| Revenues: | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 897,933 | $ | 797,768 | |||||||
| Canada | 112,144 | 105,033 | |||||||||
| United Kingdom | 7,477 | 7,490 | |||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,017,554 | $ | 910,291 | |||||||
| Net Real Estate Property: | As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 18,718,109 | $ | 18,562,738 | |||||||
| Canada | 3,027,276 | 3,007,008 | |||||||||
| United Kingdom | 236,836 | 247,092 | |||||||||
| Total net real estate property | $ | 21,982,221 | $ | 21,816,838 | |||||||
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Unless otherwise indicated or except where the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and other similar terms in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Ventas, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Cautionary Statements
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated results from operations and developments and other matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding our and our officers’ intent, belief or expectation as identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “project,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “target,” “forecast,” “plan,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “estimate,” “could,” “would,” “should” and other comparable and derivative terms or the negatives thereof. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. You should not put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake a duty to update these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. You are urged to carefully review the disclosures we make concerning risks and uncertainties that may affect our business and future financial performance, including those made below and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as in the sections titled “Cautionary Statements — Summary Risk Factors,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”).
Certain factors that could affect our future results and our ability to achieve our stated goals include, but are not limited to: (a) the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its extended consequences, including of the Delta, Omicron or any other variant, on our revenue, level of profitability, liquidity and overall risk exposure and the implementation and impact of regulations related to the CARES Act and other stimulus legislation and any future COVID-19 relief measures; (b) our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits and synergies from, and effectively integrate, our acquisitions and investments, including our acquisition of New Senior Investment Group Inc. (“New Senior”); (c) our exposure and the exposure of our tenants, managers and borrowers to complex healthcare and other regulation and the challenges and expense associated with complying with such regulation; (d) the potential for significant general and commercial claims, legal actions, regulatory proceedings or enforcement actions that could subject us or our tenants, managers or borrowers to increased operating costs and uninsured liabilities; (e) the impact of market and general economic conditions, including economic and financial market events, inflation, changes in interest rates, supply chain pressures, events that affect consumer confidence, our occupancy rates and resident fee revenues, and the actual and perceived state of the real estate markets, labor markets and public capital markets; (f) our ability, and the ability of our tenants, managers and borrowers, to navigate the trends impacting our or their businesses and the industries in which we or they operate; (g) the risk of bankruptcy, insolvency or financial deterioration of our tenants, managers, borrowers and other obligors and our ability to foreclose successfully on the collateral securing our loans and other investments in the event of a borrower default; (h) our ability to identify and consummate future investments in or dispositions of healthcare assets and effectively manage our portfolio opportunities and our investments in co-investment vehicles, joint ventures and minority interests; (i) risks related to development, redevelopment and construction projects; (j) our ability to attract and retain talented employees; (k) the limitations and significant requirements imposed upon our business as a result of our status as a REIT and the adverse consequences (including the possible loss of our status as a REIT) that would result if we are not able to comply; (l) the risk of changes in healthcare law or regulation or in tax laws, guidance and interpretations, particularly as applied to REITs, that could adversely affect us or our tenants, managers or borrowers; (m) increases in our borrowing costs as a result of becoming more leveraged or as a result of changes in interest rates and phasing out of LIBOR rates; (n) our reliance on third parties to operate a majority of our assets and our limited control and influence over such operations and results; (o) our dependency on a limited number of tenants and managers for a significant portion of our revenues and operating income; (p) the adequacy of insurance coverage provided by our policies and policies maintained by our tenants, managers or other counterparties; (q) the occurrence of cyber incidents that could disrupt our operations, result in the loss of confidential information or damage our business relationships and reputation; (r) the impact of merger, acquisition and investment activity in the healthcare industry or otherwise affecting our tenants, managers or borrowers; (s) disruptions to the management and operations of our business and the uncertainties caused by activist investors; and (t) the risk of catastrophic or extreme weather and other natural events and the physical effects of climate change.
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Note Regarding Third-Party Information
This Quarterly Report includes information that has been derived from SEC filings that has been provided to us by our tenants and managers or been derived from SEC filings or other publicly available information of our tenants and managers. We believe that such information is accurate and that the sources from which it has been obtained are reliable. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information and have not independently verified the assumptions on which such information is based.
Company Overview
Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust operating at the intersection of healthcare and real estate. We hold a highly diversified portfolio of senior housing communities, medical office buildings (“MOBs”), life science, research and innovation centers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, which we generally refer to as “healthcare real estate,” located throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. As of March 31, 2022, we owned or had investments in approximately 1,300 properties (including properties classified as held for sale). Our company was originally founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with additional corporate offices in Louisville, Kentucky and New York, New York.
We primarily invest in a diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate assets through wholly owned subsidiaries and other co-investment entities. We operate through three reportable business segments: triple-net leased properties, senior living operations, which we also refer to as SHOP, and office operations. See our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes, including “Note 2 – Accounting Policies” and “Note 16 – Segment Information,” included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our senior housing communities are either subject to triple-net leases, in which case they are included in our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment, or operated by independent third-party managers, in which case they are included in our senior living operations reportable business segment.
As of March 31, 2022, we leased a total of 332 properties (excluding properties within our office operations reportable business segment) to various healthcare operating companies under triple-net or absolute-net leases that obligate the tenants to pay all property-related expenses, including maintenance, utilities, repairs, taxes, insurance and capital expenditures. Our three largest tenants, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Brookdale Senior Living”), Ardent Health Partners, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Ardent”) and Kindred Healthcare, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Kindred”) leased from us 121 properties, 30 properties and 29 properties, respectively, as of March 31, 2022.
As of March 31, 2022, pursuant to long-term management agreements, we engaged independent operators, such as Atria Senior Living, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, including Holiday Retirement (“Holiday”), “Atria”) and Sunrise Senior Living, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Sunrise”), to manage 555 senior housing communities for us.
Through our Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Inc. (“Lillibridge”) subsidiary and our ownership interest in PMB Real Estate Services LLC (“PMBRES”), we also provide MOB management, leasing, marketing, facility development and advisory services to highly rated hospitals and health systems throughout the United States. In addition, from time to time, we make secured and non-mortgage loans and other investments relating to senior housing and healthcare operators or properties.
We aim to enhance shareholder value by delivering consistent, superior total returns through a strategy of (1) generating reliable and growing cash flows, (2) maintaining a balanced, diversified portfolio of high-quality assets and (3) preserving our financial strength, flexibility and liquidity.
Our ability to access capital in a timely and cost-effective manner is critical to the success of our business strategy because it affects our ability to satisfy existing obligations, including the repayment of maturing indebtedness, and to make future investments. Factors such as general market conditions, interest rates, credit ratings on our securities, expectations of our potential future earnings and cash distributions, and the trading price of our common stock impact our access to and cost of external capital. For that reason, we generally attempt to match the long-term duration of our investments in real property with long-term financing through the issuance of shares of our common stock or the incurrence of long-term fixed rate debt.
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First Quarter 2022 Highlights
Continuing Impact of and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Extended Consequences
During fiscal 2020 and 2021 and continuing into fiscal 2022, our business has been and is expected to continue to be impacted by both the COVID-19 pandemic itself, including actions taken to prevent the spread of the virus and its variants, and its extended consequences. The trajectory and future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic remains highly uncertain. The extent of the pandemic’s continuing and ultimate effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on a variety of factors, including the impact of new variants of the virus and the effectiveness of available vaccines against those variants; ongoing clinical experience, which may differ considerably across regions and fluctuate over time; and on other future developments, including the ultimate duration, spread and intensity of the outbreak, the availability of testing, the extent to which governments impose, roll-back or re-impose preventative restrictions and the availability of ongoing government financial support to our business, tenants and operators. Due to these uncertainties, we are not able at this time to estimate the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Investments and Dispositions
•During the first quarter of 2022, we acquired 18 MOBs leased to affiliates of Ardent, one behavioral health center and one senior housing community for an aggregate purchase price of $349.2 million. In April, we acquired one research and innovation center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $46.1 million.
•During the first quarter of 2022, we sold one vacant land parcel for $5.6 million and recognized a gain on the sale of $2.2 million.
Other Items
•During the first quarter of 2022, we received $34.0 million in grants in connection with our Phase 4 applications to the Provider Relief Fund administered by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) on behalf of the assisted living communities in our senior living operations segment to partially mitigate losses attributable to COVID-19.
•Subsequent to March 31, 2022, Ventas and Sunrise entered into a revised management agreement for 92 communities with a term expiring May 31, 2035. Under the new management agreement, Sunrise will receive a management fee based on a percentage of revenue and net operating income generated by the applicable communities. Sunrise is also entitled to certain incentive fees if specified performance targets are met. Ventas has the right to freely terminate the management agreement as to all communities if certain performance metrics are not met and may freely terminate the management agreement as to certain specified communities at any time. In addition, Ventas may also terminate the management agreement as it relates to three communities per year subject to the payment of a fee and an aggregate cap on such terminations over the term of the agreement.
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Concentration Risk
We use concentration ratios to identify, understand and evaluate the potential impact of economic downturns and other adverse events that may affect our asset types, geographic locations, business models, and tenants, operators and managers. We evaluate concentration risk in terms of investment mix and operations mix. Investment mix measures the percentage of our investments that is concentrated in a specific asset type or that is operated or managed by a particular tenant, operator or manager. Operations mix measures the percentage of our operating results that is attributed to a particular tenant, operator or manager, geographic location or business model.
| The following tables reflect our concentration risk as of the dates and for the periods presented: | |||||||||||
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
Investment mix by asset type (1): | |||||||||||
| Senior housing communities | 67.0 | % | 67.4 | % | |||||||
| MOBs | 17.7 | 17.1 | |||||||||
| Life science, research and innovation centers | 6.6 | 6.7 | |||||||||
| Health systems | 4.9 | 5.0 | |||||||||
| Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (“IRFs”) and long-term acute care facilities (“LTACs”) | 1.5 | 1.5 | |||||||||
| Skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) | 0.6 | 0.6 | |||||||||
| Secured loans receivable and investments, net | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||
| Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Investment mix by tenant, operator and manager (1): | |||||||||||
Atria (2) | 26.7 | % | 27.0 | % | |||||||
| Sunrise | 9.9 | 10.0 | |||||||||
| Brookdale Senior Living | 7.7 | 7.8 | |||||||||
| Le Groupe Maurice | 7.3 | 7.3 | |||||||||
| Ardent | 5.3 | 4.7 | |||||||||
| Kindred | 0.8 | 1.0 | |||||||||
| All other | 42.3 | 42.2 | |||||||||
| Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
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(1)Ratios are based on the gross book value of consolidated real estate investments (excluding properties classified as held for sale) as of each reporting date.
(2)Includes assets managed by Holiday, which was acquired by Atria in July 2021.
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Operations mix by tenant and operator and business model: | |||||||||||
Revenues (1): | |||||||||||
| Senior living operations | 64.0 | % | 58.3 | % | |||||||
Brookdale Senior Living (2) | 3.7 | 4.1 | |||||||||
| Kindred | 3.3 | 3.6 | |||||||||
| Ardent | 3.2 | 3.5 | |||||||||
| All others | 25.8 | 30.5 | |||||||||
| Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Net operating income (“NOI”): | |||||||||||
| Senior living operations | 37.1 | % | 26.6 | % | |||||||
Brookdale Senior Living (2) | 7.8 | 8.8 | |||||||||
| Kindred | 7.0 | 7.8 | |||||||||
| Ardent | 6.8 | 7.5 | |||||||||
| All others | 41.3 | 49.3 | |||||||||
| Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Operations mix by geographic location (3): | |||||||||||
| California | 15.0 | % | 15.4 | % | |||||||
| New York | 7.4 | 7.7 | |||||||||
| Texas | 6.6 | 6.0 | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania | 4.8 | 4.6 | |||||||||
| North Carolina | 4.4 | 3.7 | |||||||||
| All others | 61.8 | 62.6 | |||||||||
| Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
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(1)Total revenues include office building and other services revenue, revenue from loans and investments and interest and other income (including amounts related to assets classified as held for sale).
(2)Results exclude eight senior housing communities which are included in the senior living operations reportable business segment.
(3)Ratios are based on total revenues (including amounts related to assets classified as held for sale) for each period presented.
See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional disclosure and reconciliations of net income attributable to common stockholders, as computed in accordance with GAAP, to NOI.
Triple-Net Lease Performance and Expirations
Although our lease expirations are staggered, the non-renewal of some or all of our triple-net leases that expire in any given year could have a material adverse effect on us. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we had no triple-net lease renewals or expirations without renewal that, in the aggregate, had a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations for that period.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information set forth in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), as published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), and with the SEC instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions regarding future events that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We base these estimates on our experience and assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, if our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions or other matters had been different, we may have applied a different accounting treatment, resulting in a different presentation of our financial statements. We periodically reevaluate our estimates and assumptions, and in the event they prove to be different from actual results, we make adjustments in subsequent periods to reflect more current estimates and assumptions about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Our 2021 Annual Report contains additional information regarding the critical accounting policies that affect our more significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. There have been no material changes to these policies in 2022. Please refer to “Note 2 – Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information regarding recently adopted accounting standards.
Results of Operations
As of March 31, 2022, we operated through three reportable business segments: triple-net leased properties, senior living operations and office operations. In our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment, we invest in and own senior housing and healthcare properties throughout the United States and the United Kingdom and lease those properties to healthcare operating companies under “triple-net” or “absolute-net” leases that obligate the tenants to pay all property-related expenses. In our senior living operations reportable business segment, we invest in senior housing communities throughout the United States and Canada and engage independent operators, such as Atria and Sunrise, to manage those communities. In our office operations reportable business segment, we primarily acquire, own, develop, lease and manage MOBs and life science, research and innovation centers throughout the United States. Information provided for “non-segment” includes income from loans and investments and other miscellaneous income and various corporate-level expenses not directly attributable to any of our three reportable business segments. Assets included in “non-segment” consist primarily of corporate assets, including cash, restricted cash, loans receivable and investments, and miscellaneous accounts receivable.
Our chief operating decision makers evaluate performance of the combined properties in each reportable business segment and determine how to allocate resources to those segments, in significant part, based on segment net operating income (“NOI”) and related measures. For further information regarding our reportable business segments and a discussion of our definition of segment NOI, see “Note 16 – Segment Information” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional disclosure and reconciliations of net income attributable to common stockholders, as computed in accordance with GAAP, to NOI.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
The table below shows our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 and the effect of changes in those results from period to period on our net income attributable to common stockholders (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | (Decrease) Increase to Net Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Triple-net leased properties | $ | 147,553 | $ | 155,060 | $ | (7,507) | (4.8) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Senior living operations | 175,591 | 110,821 | 64,770 | 58.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Office operations | 137,974 | 135,236 | 2,738 | 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-segment | 11,866 | 21,615 | (9,749) | (45.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment NOI | 472,984 | 422,732 | 50,252 | 11.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | 536 | 341 | 195 | 57.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (110,794) | (110,767) | (27) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (289,064) | (314,148) | 25,084 | 8.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General, administrative and professional fees | (42,998) | (40,309) | (2,689) | (6.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | (27,090) | 27,090 | 100.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction expenses and deal costs | (19,992) | (4,617) | (15,375) | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance on loans receivable and investments | 54 | 8,902 | (8,848) | (99.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 27,190 | 9,428 | 17,762 | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before unconsolidated entities, real estate dispositions, income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 37,916 | (55,528) | 93,444 | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated entities | (4,269) | (250) | (4,019) | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions | 2,455 | 2,533 | (78) | (3.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 4,490 | (2,153) | 6,643 | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | 40,592 | (55,398) | 95,990 | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 40,592 | (55,398) | 95,990 | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,860 | 1,811 | (49) | (2.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 38,732 | $ | (57,209) | $ | 95,941 | nm | ||||||||||||||||
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Segment NOI—Triple-Net Leased Properties
The following table summarizes results of operations in our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment, including assets sold or classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | (Decrease) Increase to Segment NOI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI—Triple-Net Leased Properties: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 151,561 | $ | 159,885 | $ | (8,324) | (5.2) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Property-level operating expenses | (4,008) | (4,825) | 817 | 16.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 147,553 | $ | 155,060 | $ | (7,507) | (4.8) | ||||||||||||||||
In our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment, our revenues generally consist of fixed rental amounts (subject to contractual escalations) received from our tenants in accordance with the applicable lease terms. We report revenues and property-level operating expenses within our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment for real estate tax and insurance expenses that are paid from escrows collected from our tenants.
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The segment NOI decrease in our triple-net leased portfolio was primarily driven by rental income from communities that were transitioned to our senior housing operating portfolio or sold prior to the first quarter of 2022, partially offset by an increase in rental income for one property acquired after the first quarter of 2021.
Occupancy rates may affect the profitability of our tenants’ operations. For senior housing communities and post-acute properties in our triple-net leased properties reportable business segment, occupancy generally reflects average operator-reported unit and bed occupancy, respectively, for the reporting period. Because triple-net financials are delivered to us following the reporting period, occupancy is reported in arrears. The following table sets forth average continuing occupancy rates related to the triple-net leased properties we owned at March 31, 2022 and 2021 for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively. The table excludes non-stabilized properties, properties owned through investments in unconsolidated real estate entities, certain properties for which we do not receive occupancy information and properties acquired or properties that transitioned operators for which we do not have a full quarter of occupancy results.
| Number of Properties Owned at March 31, 2022 | Average Occupancy for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 | Number of Properties Owned at March 31, 2021 | Average Occupancy for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior housing communities | 261 | 75.2% | 284 | 79.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| SNFs | 16 | 79.5 | 16 | 79.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| IRFs and LTACs | 35 | 57.0 | 35 | 57.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Declines in occupancy are primarily the result of COVID-19 impacts to senior housing and SNF operations.
The following table compares results of operations for our 331 same-store triple-net leased properties. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—NOI” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional disclosure regarding same-store NOI for each of our reportable business segments (dollars in thousands).
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | (Decrease) Increase to Segment NOI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Same-Store Segment NOI—Triple-Net Leased Properties: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 149,371 | $ | 149,428 | $ | (57) | — | % | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Property-level operating expenses | (3,798) | (3,834) | 36 | 0.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 145,573 | $ | 145,594 | $ | (21) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Segment NOI in our same-store triple-net leased portfolio was flat during the first quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 driven by contractual escalators offset by reduced payments from select senior housing tenants due to the continued pandemic impact.
Segment NOI—Senior Living Operations
The following table summarizes results of operations in our senior living operations reportable business segment, including assets sold or classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Increase (Decrease) to Segment NOI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI—Senior Living Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resident fees and services | $ | 651,121 | $ | 528,650 | $ | 122,471 | 23.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Property-level operating expenses | (475,530) | (417,829) | (57,701) | (13.8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 175,591 | $ | 110,821 | $ | 64,770 | 58.4 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Number of Properties at March 31, | Average Unit Occupancy for the Three Months Ended March 31, | Average Monthly Revenue Per Occupied Room For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total communities | 546 | 439 | 80.0 | % | 76.3 | % | $ | 4,373 | $ | 4,649 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Resident fees and services include all amounts earned from residents at our senior housing communities, such as rental fees related to resident leases, extended health care fees and other ancillary service income. Property-level operating expenses related to our senior living operations reportable business segment include labor, food, utilities, marketing, management and other costs of operating the properties. For senior housing communities in our senior living operations reportable business segment, occupancy generally reflects average operator-reported unit occupancy for the reporting period. Average monthly revenue per occupied room reflects average resident fees and services per operator-reported occupied unit for the reporting period.
The increase in our senior living operations reportable business segment NOI was primarily driven by the acquisition of over 100 independent living communities from New Senior in September 2021, an overall increase in occupancy and higher HHS grants received, which are reflected as a reduction in property-level operating expenses. During the first quarter of 2022 and 2021, HHS grants received reduced property-level operating expenses by $32.8 million, net of management fees of $1.1 million, and $13.6 million, respectively.
The following table compares results of operations for our 321 same-store senior living operating communities (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Increase (Decrease) to Segment NOI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Same-Store Segment NOI—Senior Living Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resident fees and services | $ | 479,716 | $ | 436,890 | $ | 42,826 | 9.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Property-level operating expenses | (344,704) | (329,563) | (15,141) | (4.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 135,012 | $ | 107,327 | $ | 27,685 | 25.8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of Properties at March 31, | Average Unit Occupancy for the Three Months Ended March 31, | Average Monthly Revenue Per Occupied Room For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Same-store communities | 321 | 321 | 83.0 | % | 78.8 | % | $ | 4,821 | $ | 4,625 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The increase in our same-store senior living operations reportable business segment NOI was primarily driven by an overall increase in occupancy and revenue per occupied room from strong in place resident rate increases in the U.S. and improving re-leasing spreads as well as higher HHS grants received, which are reflected as a reduction in property-level operating expenses, partially offset by higher operating expenses, driven by macro inflationary impacts including labor, utilities and other operating expenses. During the first quarter of 2022 and 2021, HHS grants received reduced property-level operating expenses by $21.1 million, net of management fees of $1.1 million, and $7.6 million, respectively.
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Segment NOI—Office Operations
The following table summarizes results of operations in our office operations reportable business segment, including assets sold or classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands). For properties in our office operations reportable business segment, occupancy generally reflects occupied square footage divided by net rentable square footage as of the end of the reporting period.
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Increase (Decrease) to Segment NOI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI—Office Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 200,540 | $ | 197,455 | $ | 3,085 | 1.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Office building and other services revenue | 617 | 2,345 | (1,728) | (73.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 201,157 | 199,800 | 1,357 | 0.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property-level operating expenses | (63,183) | (63,946) | 763 | 1.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Office building and other services costs | — | (618) | 618 | 100.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 137,974 | $ | 135,236 | $ | 2,738 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of Properties at March 31, | Occupancy at March 31, | Annualized Average Rent Per Occupied Square Foot for the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total office buildings | 361 | 373 | 90.5 | % | 89.3 | % | $ | 36 | $ | 34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The increase in office operations reportable business segment NOI for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily due to successful new leasing, sustained tenant retention, improved parking revenues, revenues from exiting tenants and the acquisitions of 18 MOBs and one behavioral health center during the first quarter of 2022, partially offset by dispositions of non-core assets during 2021.
The following table compares results of operations for our 332 same-store office buildings (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Increase (Decrease) to Segment NOI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Same-Store Segment NOI—Office Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 192,093 | $ | 180,307 | $ | 11,786 | 6.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Property-level operating expenses | (59,811) | (56,753) | (3,058) | (5.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment NOI | $ | 132,282 | $ | 123,554 | $ | 8,728 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of Properties at March 31, | Occupancy at March 31, | Annualized Average Rent Per Occupied Square Foot for the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Same-store office buildings | 332 | 332 | 91.8 | % | 91.5 | % | $ | 37 | $ | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The increase in our same-store office operations reportable business segment NOI for the three months ended March 31, 2022 over the same period in 2021 was primarily due to contractual rent escalators, successful new leasing, sustained tenant retention, improved parking income and revenues from exiting tenants.
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NOI—Non-Segment
Information provided for non-segment NOI includes income from loans and investments and other miscellaneous income not directly attributable to any of our three reportable business segments. The $9.7 million decrease in non-segment NOI for the three months ended March 31, 2022 over the same period in 2021 was primarily due to lower income from loans receivable investments as a result of repayments during the course of 2021 of loan investments held by the Company.
Company Results
Interest Expense
Interest expense was relatively flat for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 due to an increase of $3.1 million from an increased debt balance and $0.6 million of lower capitalized interest, offset by a decrease of $3.7 million due to a lower interest rate. Our weighted average effective interest rate was 3.49% and 3.62% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $2.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively.
Depreciation and Amortization
The $25.1 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to $78.5 million of impairments recognized in the first quarter of 2021 for properties sold or classified as held for sale, partially offset by $41.9 million of depreciation on assets acquired from New Senior, and $14.3 million of impairments recognized in the first quarter of 2022.
General, Administrative and Professional Fees
The $2.7 million increase in general, administrative and professional fees was primarily due to the inclusion of a portion of New Senior’s overhead and the return to a more normalized business environment.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt, Net
The $27.1 million decrease in loss on extinguishment of debt, net is primarily related to the first quarter 2021 make whole redemption for the entirety of the $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.10% seniors notes due January 2023.
Transaction Expenses and Deal Costs
The $15.4 million increase in transaction expenses and deal costs was primarily due to $12.0 million of costs incurred in connection with stockholder relations matters as well as costs associated with operator transitions.
Allowance on Loans Receivable and Investments
The $8.8 million decrease in allowance on loans receivable and investments was due to a change in our estimate of credit losses during the first quarter of 2021 and the corresponding reversal of allowances as of March 31, 2021.
Other
The $17.8 million increase in other income was primarily due to an increase of $8.6 million due to insurance proceeds received during the first quarter of 2022 and expenses incurred during the first quarter of 2021 relating to winter storms and an increase of $7.6 million in unrealized gain on stock warrants received in connection with the Brookdale Senior Living lease modification in the third quarter of 2020.
Loss from Unconsolidated Entities
The $4.0 million increase in loss from unconsolidated entities was primarily due to our share of increased net loss from our investees.
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Gain on Real Estate Dispositions
Gain on real estate dispositions was relatively flat for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, and relates to the sale of a vacant land parcel in the first quarter of 2022 and the sale of two MOBs and one triple-net leased property in the first quarter of 2021.
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
The $4.5 million of income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the $2.2 million of income tax expense for the same period in 2021 was primarily due to operating losses at certain of our TRS entities and a net benefit for the unwind of certain tax credit structure during the first quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We consider certain non-GAAP financial measures to be useful supplemental measures of our operating performance. A non-GAAP financial measure is a measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are not so excluded from or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Described below are the non-GAAP financial measures used by management to evaluate our operating performance and that we consider most useful to investors, together with reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
The non-GAAP financial measures we present in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may not be comparable to those presented by other real estate companies due to the fact that not all real estate companies use the same definitions. You should not consider these measures as alternatives to net income attributable to common stockholders (determined in accordance with GAAP) as indicators of our financial performance or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as measures of our liquidity, nor are these measures necessarily indicative of sufficient cash flow to fund all of our needs. In order to facilitate a clear understanding of our consolidated historical operating results, you should examine these measures in conjunction with net income attributable to common stockholders as presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements and other financial data included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Funds From Operations and Normalized Funds From Operations Attributable to Common Stockholders
Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. However, since real estate values historically have risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors deem presentations of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves. For that reason, we consider Funds From Operations attributable to common stockholders (“FFO”) and Normalized FFO to be appropriate supplemental measures of operating performance of an equity REIT. We believe that the presentation of FFO, combined with the presentation of required GAAP financial measures, has improved the understanding of operating results of REITs among the investing public and has helped make comparisons of REIT operating results more meaningful. Management generally considers FFO to be a useful measure for understanding and comparing our operating results because, by excluding gains and losses related to sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets, impairment losses on depreciable real estate and real estate asset depreciation and amortization (which can differ across owners of similar assets in similar condition based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates), FFO can help investors compare the operating performance of a company’s real estate across reporting periods and to the operating performance of other companies. We believe that Normalized FFO is useful because it allows investors, analysts and our management to compare our operating performance to the operating performance of other real estate companies and between periods on a consistent basis without having to account for differences caused by non-recurring items and other non-operational events such as transactions and litigation. In some cases, we provide information about identified non-cash components of FFO and Normalized FFO because it allows investors, analysts and our management to assess the impact of those items on our financial results.
We use the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”) definition of FFO. Nareit defines FFO as net income attributable to common stockholders (computed in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate property, including gain (or loss) on re-measurement of equity method investments and impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate, plus real estate depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and entities. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and entities will be calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. We define Normalized FFO as FFO excluding the following income and expense items (which may be recurring in nature): (a) transaction costs and expenses, including amortization of intangibles, transition and integration expenses and deal costs and expenses, including expenses and recoveries relating to acquisition lawsuits; (b) the impact of any expenses related to asset impairment and valuation allowances, the write-off of unamortized deferred financing fees, or additional costs, expenses,
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discounts, make-whole payments, penalties or premiums incurred as a result of early retirement or payment of our debt; (c) the non-cash effect of income tax benefits or expenses, the non-cash impact of changes to our executive equity compensation plan, derivative transactions that have non-cash mark-to-market impacts on our Consolidated Statements of Income and non-cash charges related to leases; (d) the financial impact of contingent consideration, severance-related costs and charitable donations to the Ventas Charitable Foundation; (e) gains and losses for non-operational foreign currency hedge agreements and changes in the fair value of financial instruments; (f) gains and losses on non-real estate dispositions and other unusual items related to unconsolidated entities; (g) net expenses or recoveries related to natural disasters and (h) any other incremental items set forth in the Normalized FFO reconciliation included herein.
The following table summarizes our FFO and Normalized FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands). The increase in Normalized FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2022 over the same period in 2021 is primarily due to increased net operating income at our senior housing communities as a result of improved occupancy, higher revenue per occupied room, acquisitions since the first quarter of 2021, including the acquisition of over 100 independent living communities from New Senior, and higher HHS grants received, partially offset by lower interest income on loan investments.
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 38,732 | $ | (57,209) | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization on real estate assets | 288,103 | 312,869 | |||||||||
| Depreciation on real estate assets related to noncontrolling interests | (4,449) | (4,618) | |||||||||
| Depreciation on real estate assets related to unconsolidated entities | 7,265 | 4,018 | |||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions | (2,455) | (2,533) | |||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions related to noncontrolling interests | 17 | — | |||||||||
| FFO attributable to common stockholders | 327,213 | 252,527 | |||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Change in fair value of financial instruments | (29,881) | (21,008) | |||||||||
| Non-cash income tax (benefit) expense | (5,805) | 1,344 | |||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | 27,090 | |||||||||
| Gain on transactions related to unconsolidated entities | (3) | (21) | |||||||||
| Transaction expenses and deal costs | 21,288 | 5,360 | |||||||||
| Amortization of other intangibles | 268 | 116 | |||||||||
| Other items related to unconsolidated entities | 131 | 101 | |||||||||
| Non-cash impact of changes to equity plan | 7,206 | 8,741 | |||||||||
| Natural disaster (recoveries) expenses, net | (3,709) | 5,127 | |||||||||
| Allowance on loan investments, net of noncontrolling interests | (53) | (8,900) | |||||||||
| Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders | $ | 316,655 | $ | 270,477 | |||||||
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NOI
We also consider NOI an important supplemental measure because it allows investors, analysts and our management to assess our unlevered property-level operating results and to compare our operating results with those of other real estate companies and between periods on a consistent basis. We define NOI as total revenues, less interest and other income, property-level operating expenses and office building and other services costs. Cash receipts may differ due to straight-line recognition of certain rental income and the application of other GAAP policies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income attributable to common stockholders to NOI (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 38,732 | $ | (57,209) | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Interest and other income | (536) | (341) | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 110,794 | 110,767 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 289,064 | 314,148 | |||||||||
| General, administrative and professional fees | 42,998 | 40,309 | |||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | 27,090 | |||||||||
| Transaction expenses and deal costs | 19,992 | 4,617 | |||||||||
| Allowance on loans receivable and investments | (54) | (8,902) | |||||||||
| Other | (27,190) | (9,428) | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,860 | 1,811 | |||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated entities | 4,269 | 250 | |||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (4,490) | 2,153 | |||||||||
| Gain on real estate dispositions | (2,455) | (2,533) | |||||||||
| NOI | $ | 472,984 | $ | 422,732 | |||||||
See “Results of Operations” for discussions regarding both segment NOI and same-store segment NOI. We define same-store as properties owned, consolidated and operational for the full period in both comparison periods and that are not otherwise excluded; provided, however, that we may include selected properties that otherwise meet the same-store criteria if they are included in substantially all of, but not a full, period for one or both of the comparison periods, and in our judgment such inclusion provides a more meaningful presentation of our segment performance.
Newly acquired development properties and recently developed or redeveloped properties in our senior living operations reportable business segment will be included in same-store once they are stabilized for the full period in both periods presented. These properties are considered stabilized upon the earlier of (a) the achievement of 80% sustained occupancy or (b) 24 months from the date of acquisition or substantial completion of work. Recently developed or redeveloped properties in our office operations reportable business segment and triple-net leased properties reportable business segment will be included in same-store once substantial completion of work has occurred for the full period in both periods presented. Our senior living operations and triple-net leased properties that have undergone operator or business model transitions will be included in same-store once operating under consistent operating structures for the full period in both periods presented.
Properties are excluded from same-store if they are: (i) sold, classified as held for sale or properties whose operations were classified as discontinued operations in accordance with GAAP; (ii) impacted by materially disruptive events such as flood or fire; (iii) for SHOP, those properties that are currently undergoing a materially disruptive redevelopment; (iv) for our office operations reportable business segment and triple-net lease properties reportable business segment, those properties for which management has an intention to institute, or has instituted, a redevelopment plan because the properties may require major property-level expenditures to maximize value, increase NOI, or maintain a market-competitive position and/or achieve property stabilization, most commonly as a result of an expected or actual material change in occupancy or NOI; or (v) for SHOP reportable business segment and triple-net leased reportable business segment, those properties that are scheduled to undergo operator or business model transitions, or have transitioned operators or business models after the start of the prior comparison period.
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To eliminate the impact of exchange rate movements, all portfolio performance-based disclosures assume constant exchange rates across comparable periods, using the following methodology: the current period’s results are shown in actual reported USD, while prior comparison period’s results are adjusted and converted to USD based on the average exchange rate for the current period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, proceeds from the issuance of debt and equity securities, borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility, and proceeds from asset sales.
For the next 12 months, our principal liquidity needs are to: (i) fund operating expenses; (ii) meet our debt service requirements; (iii) repay maturing mortgage and other debt; (iv) fund acquisitions, investments and commitments and any development and redevelopment activities; (v) fund capital expenditures; and (vi) make distributions to our stockholders and unitholders, as required for us to continue to qualify as a REIT. Depending upon the availability of external capital, we believe our liquidity is sufficient to fund these uses of cash. We expect that these liquidity needs generally will be satisfied by a combination of the following: cash flows from operations, cash on hand, debt assumptions and financings (including secured financings), issuances of debt and equity securities, dispositions of assets (in whole or in part through joint venture arrangements with third parties) and borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and commercial paper program. However, an inability to access liquidity through multiple capital sources concurrently could have a material adverse effect on us.
Our material contractual obligations arising in the normal course of business primarily consist of long-term debt and related interest payments, and operating obligations which include ground lease obligations. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, there were no significant changes to our contractual obligations from those disclosed in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2021 Annual Report. See “Note 10 – Senior Notes Payable And Other Debt” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information regarding our significant debt activities.
While continuing decreased revenue and net operating income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to downgrades of our long-term credit rating and therefore adversely impact our cost of borrowing, we currently believe we will continue to have access to one or more debt markets during the duration of the pandemic and could seek to enter into secured debt financings or issue debt and equity securities to satisfy our liquidity needs, although no assurances can be made in this regard.
Credit Facilities, Commercial Paper and Unsecured Term Loans
We have a $2.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility initially priced at LIBOR plus 0.825% based on the Company’s debt rating. The unsecured revolving credit facility matures in January 2025, but may be extended at our option, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, for two additional periods of six months each. The credit facility also includes an accordion feature that permits us to increase our aggregate borrowing capacity thereunder to up to $3.75 billion, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
As of March 31, 2022, we had $2.7 billion of undrawn capacity on our unsecured revolving credit facility with $46.0 million borrowings outstanding and an additional $25.0 million restricted to support outstanding letters of credit. We limit our use of the unsecured revolving credit facility, to the extent necessary, to support our commercial paper program when commercial paper notes are outstanding.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership (“Ventas Realty”), may issue from time to time unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $1.0 billion. The notes are sold under customary terms in the U.S. commercial paper note market and are ranked pari passu with all of Ventas Realty’s other unsecured senior indebtedness. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ventas, Inc. As of March 31, 2022, we had $636.9 million in borrowings outstanding under our commercial paper program.
As of March 31, 2022, we had a $200.0 million unsecured term loan priced at LIBOR plus 0.90% that matures in 2023. The term loan also includes an accordion feature that effectively permits us to increase our aggregate borrowings thereunder to up to $800.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
As of March 31, 2022, we had a C$500.0 million unsecured term loan facility priced at Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) plus 0.90% that matures in 2025.
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Senior Notes
We may, from time to time, seek to retire or purchase our outstanding senior notes for cash or in exchange for equity securities in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, prospects for capital and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.
Equity Offerings
We participate in an “at-the-market” equity offering program (“ATM program”), pursuant to which we may, from time to time, sell up to $1.0 billion aggregate gross sales price of shares of our common stock. There were no issuances under the ATM program for the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, $1.0 billion aggregate gross sales price of shares of our common stock remains available for issuance under the ATM program.
Derivatives and Hedging
In the normal course of our business, interest rate fluctuations affect future cash flows under our variable rate debt obligations, loans receivable and marketable debt securities, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations affect our operating results. We follow established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivative instruments, to mitigate the impact of these risks.
Dividends
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we declared a dividend of $0.45 per share of our common stock. In order to continue to qualify as a REIT, we must make annual distributions to our stockholders of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (excluding net capital gain). In addition, we will be subject to income tax at the regular corporate rate to the extent we distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income, including any net capital gains. We intend to pay dividends greater than 100% of our taxable income, after the use of any net operating loss carryforwards, for 2022.
We expect that our cash flows will exceed our REIT taxable income due to depreciation and other non-cash deductions in computing REIT taxable income and that we will be able to satisfy the 90% distribution requirement. However, from time to time, we may not have sufficient cash on hand or other liquid assets to meet this requirement or we may decide to retain cash or distribute such greater amount as may be necessary to avoid income and excise taxation. If we do not have sufficient cash on hand or other liquid assets to enable us to satisfy the 90% distribution requirement, or if we desire to retain cash, we may borrow funds, issue additional equity securities, pay taxable stock dividends, if possible, distribute other property or securities or engage in a transaction intended to enable us to meet the REIT distribution requirements or any combination of the foregoing.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth our sources and uses of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | (Decrease) Increase to Cash | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | $ | 196,597 | $ | 451,640 | $ | (255,043) | (56.5) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 274,553 | 237,593 | 36,960 | 15.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (437,326) | (102,612) | (334,714) | nm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 165,382 | (377,067) | 542,449 | 143.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of foreign currency translation | 241 | 658 | (417) | (63.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 199,447 | $ | 210,212 | $ | (10,765) | (5.1) | % | |||||||||||||||
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash flows from operating activities increased $37.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 primarily due to increased net operating income at our senior housing communities, including the net benefit of HHS grants received, and acquisitions since the first quarter of 2021, including the acquisition of over 100 independent living communities from New Senior, partially offset by lower interest income on loan investments and increased transaction expenses and deal costs primarily due to expenses relating to the stockholder relations matters in the first quarter of 2022.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash flows from investing activities decreased $334.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 primarily due to the $349.2 million paid in connection with the acquisition of 18 MOBs, one behavioral health center and one senior housing community, partially offset by lower development project expenditures in the first quarter of 2022.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities increased $542.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 primarily due to the March 2021 redemption of $400.0 million senior notes due 2023, and increased borrowings under our commercial paper program and proceeds from debt in the first quarter of 2022.
Capital Expenditures
The terms of our triple-net leases generally obligate our tenants to pay all capital expenditures necessary to maintain and improve our triple-net leased properties. However, from time to time, we may fund the capital expenditures for our triple-net leased properties through loans or advances to the tenants, which may increase the amount of rent payable with respect to the properties in certain cases. We may also fund capital expenditures for which we may become responsible upon expiration of our triple-net leases or in the event that our tenants are unable or unwilling to meet their obligations under those leases. We also expect to fund capital expenditures related to our senior living operations and office operations reportable business segments with the cash flows from the properties or through additional borrowings. We expect that these liquidity needs generally will be satisfied by a combination of the following: cash flows from operations, cash on hand, debt assumptions and financings (including secured financings), issuances of debt and equity securities, dispositions of assets (in whole or in part through joint venture arrangements with third parties) and borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.
To the extent that unanticipated capital expenditure needs arise or significant borrowings are required, our liquidity may be affected adversely. Our ability to borrow additional funds may be restricted in certain circumstances by the terms of the instruments governing our outstanding indebtedness.
We are party to certain agreements that obligate us to develop senior housing or healthcare properties funded through capital that we and, in certain circumstances, our joint venture partners provide. As of March 31, 2022, we had 15 properties under development pursuant to these agreements, including six properties that are owned by an unconsolidated real estate entity. In addition, from time to time, we engage in redevelopment projects with respect to our existing senior housing communities to maximize the value, increase NOI, maintain a market-competitive position, achieve property stabilization or change the primary use of the property.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We own interests in certain unconsolidated entities as described in “Note 7 – Investments In Unconsolidated Entities.” Except in limited circumstances, our risk of loss is limited to our investment in the joint venture and any outstanding loans receivable. In addition, we have certain properties which serve as collateral for debt that is owed by a previous owner of certain of our facilities, as described under “Note 10 – Senior Notes Payable And Other Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Our risk of loss for these certain properties is limited to the outstanding debt balance plus penalties, if any. Further, we use financial derivative instruments to hedge interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate exposure. Finally, at March 31, 2022, we had $25.0 million outstanding letters of credit obligations. We have no other material off-balance sheet arrangements that we expect would materially affect our liquidity and capital resources except those described above.
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Guarantor and Issuer Financial Information
Ventas, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligation to pay principal and interest with respect to the outstanding senior notes issued by our 100% owned subsidiary, Ventas Realty. None of our other subsidiaries is obligated with respect to Ventas Realty’s outstanding senior notes.
Ventas, Inc. has also fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligation to pay principal and interest with respect to the outstanding senior notes issued by our 100% owned subsidiary, Ventas Canada Finance Limited (“Ventas Canada”). None of our other subsidiaries is obligated with respect to Ventas Canada’s outstanding senior notes, all of which were issued on a private placement basis in Canada.
Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, including those contained in the instruments governing our subsidiaries’ outstanding mortgage indebtedness, may restrict our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries for the purpose of meeting our debt service obligations, including our payment guarantees with respect to Ventas Realty’s and Ventas Canada’s senior notes.
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The following summarizes our guarantor and issuer balance sheet and statement of income information as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021 (in thousands).
Balance Sheet Information
| As of March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Guarantor | Issuer | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Investment in and advances to affiliates | $ | 17,789,558 | $ | 3,045,738 | |||||||
| Total assets | 17,922,405 | 3,155,639 | |||||||||
| Liabilities and equity | |||||||||||
| Intercompany loans | 11,313,313 | (3,863,941) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 11,537,000 | 4,133,468 | |||||||||
| Redeemable OP unitholder and noncontrolling interests | 96,646 | — | |||||||||
| Total equity (deficit) | 6,288,759 | (977,829) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | 17,922,405 | 3,155,639 | |||||||||
| As of December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||
| Guarantor | Issuer | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Investment in and advances to affiliates | $ | 17,448,874 | $ | 3,045,738 | |||||||
| Total assets | 17,561,305 | 3,156,840 | |||||||||
| Liabilities and equity | |||||||||||
| Intercompany loans | 10,742,915 | (3,563,060) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 10,972,521 | 4,097,362 | |||||||||
Redeemable OP unitholder and noncontrolling interests | 98,356 | — | |||||||||
| Total equity (deficit) | 6,490,428 | (940,522) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | 17,561,305 | 3,156,840 | |||||||||
Statement of Income Information
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Guarantor | Issuer | ||||||||||
| Equity earnings in affiliates | $ | 44,555 | $ | — | |||||||
| Total revenues | 46,321 | 36,683 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before unconsolidated entities, real estate dispositions, income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 39,202 | (40,293) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 38,732 | (40,293) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 38,732 | (40,293) | |||||||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||
| Guarantor | Issuer | ||||||||||
| Equity earnings in affiliates | $ | 133,143 | $ | — | |||||||
| Total revenues | 137,348 | 158,255 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before unconsolidated entities, real estate dispositions, income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 49,694 | (215,773) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 49,008 | (215,777) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 49,008 | (215,777) | |||||||||
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The following discussion of our exposure to various market risks contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These projected results have been prepared utilizing certain assumptions considered reasonable in light of information currently available to us. Nevertheless, because of the inherent unpredictability of interest rates and other factors, actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking information.
We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates with respect to borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility and our unsecured term loans, certain of our mortgage loans that are floating rate obligations, mortgage loans receivable that bear interest at floating rates and available for sale securities. These market risks result primarily from changes in LIBOR rates or prime rates. To manage these risks, we continuously monitor our level of floating rate debt with respect to total debt and other factors, including our assessment of current and future economic conditions.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of our secured and non-mortgage loans receivable, based on our estimates of current prevailing rates for comparable loans, was $507.3 million and $498.0 million, respectively.
The fair value of our fixed rate debt is based on current market interest rates at which we could obtain similar borrowings. Increases in market interest rates typically result in a decrease in the fair value of fixed rate debt while decreases in market interest rates typically result in an increase in the fair value of fixed rate date. While changes in market interest rates affect the fair value of our fixed rate debt, these changes do not affect the interest expense associated with our fixed rate debt. Therefore, interest rate risk does not have a significant impact on our fixed rate debt obligations until their maturity or earlier prepayment and refinancing. If interest rates have risen at the time we seek to refinance our fixed rate debt, whether at maturity or otherwise, our future earnings and cash flows could be adversely affected by additional borrowing costs. Conversely, lower interest rates at the time of refinancing may reduce our overall borrowing costs.
To highlight the sensitivity of our fixed rate debt to changes in interest rates, the following summary shows the effects of a hypothetical instantaneous change of 100 basis points in interest rates (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Gross book value | $ | 11,065,729 | $ | 10,990,982 | |||||||
| Fair value | 11,086,862 | 11,766,336 | |||||||||
| Fair value reflecting change in interest rates: | |||||||||||
| -100 basis points | 11,667,702 | 12,437,306 | |||||||||
| +100 basis points | 10,560,572 | 11,164,150 | |||||||||
The increase in our fixed rate debt from December 31, 2021 to March 31, 2022 was primarily due to the refinancing of a variable rate mortgage to a fixed rate mortgage in 2022 and exchange rate fluctuations related to our outstanding senior notes.
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The table below sets forth certain information with respect to our debt, excluding premiums and discounts (dollars in thousands):
| As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | As of March 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance: | |||||||||||||||||
| Fixed rate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes | $ | 8,745,345 | $ | 8,729,102 | $ | 8,483,829 | |||||||||||
| Unsecured term loans | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage loans and other | 2,120,384 | 2,061,880 | 1,390,256 | ||||||||||||||
| Subtotal fixed rate | 11,065,729 | 10,990,982 | 10,074,085 | ||||||||||||||
| Variable rate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes | — | — | 238,892 | ||||||||||||||
| Unsecured revolving credit facility | 46,037 | 56,448 | 44,799 | ||||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loans | 400,032 | 395,757 | 398,152 | ||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper notes | 636,948 | 280,000 | 215,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Secured revolving construction credit facility | — | — | 154,281 | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage loans and other | 329,130 | 369,951 | 724,955 | ||||||||||||||
| Subtotal variable rate | 1,412,147 | 1,102,156 | 1,776,079 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 12,477,876 | $ | 12,093,138 | $ | 11,850,164 | |||||||||||
| Percentage of total debt: | |||||||||||||||||
| Fixed rate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes | 70.1 | % | 72.1 | % | 71.6 | % | |||||||||||
| Unsecured term loans | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage loans and other | 17.0 | 17.0 | 11.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Variable rate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes | — | — | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Unsecured revolving credit facility | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loans | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper notes | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Secured revolving construction credit facility | — | — | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage loans and other | 2.6 | 3.1 | 6.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||
Weighted average interest rate at end of period: | |||||||||||||||||
| Fixed rate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes | 3.7 | % | 3.7 | % | 3.8 | % | |||||||||||
| Unsecured term loans | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage loans and other | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Variable rate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes | — | — | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Unsecured revolving credit facility | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loans | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper notes | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Secured revolving construction credit facility | — | — | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage loans and other | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||
The variable rate debt in the table above reflects, in part, the effect of $145.5 million notional amount of interest rate swaps maturing on March 2027, in each case that effectively convert fixed rate debt to variable rate debt. In addition, the fixed rate debt in the table above reflects, in part, the effect of $302.4 million and C$272.5 million notional amount of interest rate swaps with maturities ranging from January 2023 to April 2031 in each case that effectively convert variable rate debt to fixed rate debt.
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The increase in our outstanding variable rate debt at March 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021 is primarily attributable to borrowings under our commercial paper program.
Assuming a 100 basis point increase in the weighted average interest rate related to our variable rate debt and assuming no change in our variable rate debt outstanding as of March 31, 2022, interest expense on an annualized basis would increase by approximately $13.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted common share.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our joint venture partners’ aggregate share of total debt was $281.0 million and $278.0 million, respectively, with respect to certain properties we owned through consolidated joint ventures. Total debt does not include our portion of debt related to investments in unconsolidated real estate entities, which was $370.9 million and $338.1 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
As a result of our Canadian and United Kingdom operations, we are subject to fluctuations in certain foreign currency exchange rates that may, from time to time, affect our financial condition and operating performance. Based solely on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (including the impact of existing hedging arrangements), if the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the British pound and Canadian dollar were to increase or decrease by one standard deviation compared to the average exchange rate during the year, our Normalized FFO per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 would decrease or increase, as applicable, by less than $0.01 per share or 1%. We will continue to mitigate these risks through a layered approach to hedging looking out for the next year and continual assessment of our foreign operational capital structure. Nevertheless, we cannot assure you that any such fluctuations will not have an effect on our earnings.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2022. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective as of March 31, 2022, at the reasonable assurance level.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2022 (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information contained in “Note 12 – Commitments And Contingencies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated by reference into this Item 1. Except as set forth therein, there have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in the legal proceedings reported in our 2021 Annual Report.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
This section supplements and updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the information found under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2021 Annual Report based on information currently known to us and recent developments since the date of the 2021 Annual Report. However, the risks and uncertainties that we face are not limited to those set forth in the 2021 Annual Report and this first quarter Form 10-Q. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Activist investors could cause us to incur substantial costs, divert management’s attention and have an adverse effect on our business.
Activist investors may from time to time engage in proxy solicitations, advance shareholder proposals or otherwise attempt to affect changes or acquire control over us. Responding to these actions can be costly and time-consuming, divert the attention of our Board and management from the management of our business and the pursuit of our business strategies. In addition to incurred costs, perceived uncertainties as to our future direction may result in the loss of potential business opportunities, damage to our reputation and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified directors, personnel and business partners. These actions could also cause our stock price to experience periods of volatility.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
We do not have a publicly announced repurchase plan or program in effect. The table below summarizes other repurchases of our common stock made during the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Number of Shares Repurchased (1) | Average Price Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | ||||||||||||||||||||
| January 1 through January 31 | 46,170 | $ | 51.87 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| February 1 through February 28 | 27,227 | 51.37 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| March 1 through March 31 | 44,310 | 56.28 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 117,707 | $ | 53.41 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Repurchases represent shares withheld to pay taxes on the vesting of restricted stock granted to employees under our 2006 Incentive Plan or 2012 Incentive Plan or restricted stock units granted to employees under the Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. (“NHP”) 2005 Performance Incentive Plan and assumed by us in connection with our acquisition of NHP. The value of the shares withheld is the closing price of our common stock on the date the vesting or exercise occurred (or, if not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) or the fair market value of our common stock at the time of exercise, as the case may be.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
| Exhibit Number | Description of Document | |||||||
List of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities. | ||||||||
| Certification of Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. | ||||||||
| Certification of Robert F. Probst, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. | ||||||||
| Certification of Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350. | ||||||||
| Certification of Robert F. Probst, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350. | ||||||||
| 101 | The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in XBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL). | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 6, 2022
| VENTAS, INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ DEBRA A. CAFARO | |||||||
| Debra A. Cafaro Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ ROBERT F. PROBST | |||||||
| Robert F. Probst Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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