Welltower raises quarterly dividend 15% to $0.85/share; strong cash flow and pipeline cited

WELLTOWER INC.

New quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, a ~15% increase, beginning Q2 2026 (subject to Board approval).
Completed $11B net investment in 2025 and $10.5B in first four months of 2026; pipeline described as strongest ever.
CEO cites low payout ratio, strong cash flow per share growth, and balance sheet strength for the increase.
Expects unlevered returns on acquisitions comparable or slightly higher than prior years via Welltower Business System.
Retains significant free cash flow and low leverage to support growth opportunities across US, UK, and Canada.

item 7.01 item 9.01

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