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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-095251"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WELL"
cik: "0000766704"
company_name: "WELLTOWER INC."
filed_at: "2022-04-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T09:58:44.939858+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Welltower files $3B ATM equity program and registers 1.1M shares for DownREIT units

## Summary
- Entered Equity Distribution Agreement for up to $3B of common stock via ATM offering through multiple agents.
- Filed DownREIT prospectus supplements to register up to 620,731 shares (DownREIT) and 475,327 shares (DownREIT II).
- New automatic shelf registration statement (Form S-3) filed April 4, 2022, replacing prior registration.
- ATM program includes potential forward sale agreements; company receives proceeds only on physical settlement.
- Registrations do not obligate issuance; actual sales depend on holder redemptions and company elections.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-095251
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WELL
- cik: 0000766704
- company_name: WELLTOWER INC.
- filed_at: 2022-04-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/766704/000119312522095251/0001193125-22-095251-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/766704/000119312522095251/d325429d8k.htm

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