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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-24-024578"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CTRE"
cik: "0001590717"
company_name: "CareTrust REIT, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-05-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-02T22:05:32.979440+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CareTrust REIT enters $500M ATM equity distribution program, replacing prior program

## Summary
- New Equity Distribution Agreement allows sale of up to $500M in common stock through multiple agents and forward sellers.
- Prior ATM program terminated; approximately $0.9 million in unsold shares remained at termination.
- Net proceeds from sales contributed to operating partnership for acquisitions, debt repayment, and working capital.
- Forward sale agreements permit borrowed shares to be sold, with settlement via physical delivery of common stock.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-24-024578
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CTRE
- cik: 0001590717
- company_name: CareTrust REIT, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-05-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590717/000114036124024578/0001140361-24-024578-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590717/000114036124024578/ny20028445x2_8k.htm

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