Strong FFO Growth
Reported approximately 19% growth in FFO per share, driven by better-than-expected results from the seniors' housing operating portfolio and significant acquisition activity.
Increase in Full-Year FFO Guidance
Raised the midpoint of full-year FFO guidance by $0.10 per share to $4.97.
Major Achievements
Launched a private fund management business, advanced the Welltower business system, solidified leadership with key promotions, rolled out a corporate rebranding, and received credit rating upgrades to A- from S&P and A3 from Moody's.
Seniors Housing Operating Portfolio Performance
10th consecutive quarter with same-store NOI growth exceeding 20%. Reported 400 basis points of year-over-year occupancy growth in Q1, highest level outside post-COVID recovery.
Significant Acquisition Activity
Announced $6.2 billion in pro rata acquisitions, including $4.6 billion Canadian acquisition of Amica Senior Living.
Strong Balance Sheet
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA declined to 3.3 times, a record low for the company, with $9 billion of liquidity.