---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-108666"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NHI"
cik: "0000877860"
company_name: "NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T12:14:14.359977+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NHI files $500M at-the-market equity distribution agreement with forward sale options

## Summary
- Equity Distribution Agreement allows sale of up to $500M of common stock through multiple agents.
- Includes forward sale agreements with banks; NHI receives proceeds only upon physical settlement.
- Proceeds intended for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and debt repayment.
- Agent commissions capped at 1.50% of gross sales price; forward sellers get similar reduction.
- Sales may be made 'at the market' on NYSE or in negotiated transactions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-108666
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NHI
- cik: 0000877860
- company_name: NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-16T23:59:59+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/877860/000119312526108666/0001193125-26-108666-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877860/000119312526108666/d114456d8k.htm

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