American Healthcare REIT, Inc. current report, 28 June 2017

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, Inc. on June 28, 2017. The registrant is an emerging growth company incorporated in Maryland. The filing reports a material acquisition event occurring on the date of the report.

Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details

  • Acquisition Price: $45,800,000 aggregate contract purchase price for the first tranche, plus closing costs.
  • Financing: Funded via cash proceeds from the initial public offering and borrowings under a revolving line of credit with Bank of America, N.A. and KeyBank, National Association.
  • Advisor Fees: A base acquisition fee of approximately $1,031,000 (2.25% of purchase price) was paid. An additional contingent advisor payment of approximately $1,031,000 (2.25%) has been accrued, subject to conditions.
  • Asset Metrics: The acquired tranche includes four properties (five facilities) with 246 units and approximately 134,000 square feet of gross leasable area.
  • Occupancy: The portfolio is currently 100% occupied.

Material Changes

The primary material change is the acquisition of the first tranche of the Northern California Senior Housing Portfolio from unaffiliated third parties (Nazareth Vista, LLC and related entities). This expands the company's portfolio with facilities located in Belmont, Fairfield, Menlo Park, and Sacramento, California, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services.

Outlook and Risks

The filing incorporates a press release dated July 5, 2017, regarding the acquisition. The transaction was financed using a mix of IPO proceeds and debt, indicating reliance on credit facilities for growth. The contingent advisor fee represents a future cash outflow dependent on the satisfaction of specific conditions.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific terms and interest rates of the revolving line of credit used to finance the acquisition.
  • Confirm the specific conditions required to trigger the accrued contingent advisor payment of $1,031,000.
  • Review the full press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the remaining tranche of the Northern California Senior Housing Portfolio.
  • Assess the impact of the new debt load on the company's liquidity and leverage ratios.