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1、2019NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS-_ .-._._._._._._.-Dear Fellow Shareholders:At the time of this writing,the world is grappling with the COVID-19 virus and its spread across borders.It seems somehow inappropriate to write about the challenges of 2019 in the context of what is happening right now.We in t
2、he senior housing business feel a sense of urgency given that our core business is caring for the senior population which is particularly at risk.I believe when history reflects back on our industry and its practices during this time,there will be operators who are hailed as heroes.Our operators are
3、 taking great pains to do everything in their power to protect residents from infection and are focused on keeping residents as safe and healthy as possible.Reputations are made during a crisis and I see operators making good decisions and taking action based on the principles they value-selflessly
4、caring for their residents,nurturing a company culture that appreciates employees and providing guidance and comfort to the families of their residents.Insofar as 2019 is concerned,our full year cash flow growth was below the high standards that we expect of ourselves.Normalized AFFO per share incre
5、ased 1.3%which is below our annual goal of 5%.In late 2018 and early 2019,we made hard decisions including restructuring the master lease with one of our largest operating partners and replacing three operators in nine of our communities.We knew 2019 revenue growth was going to be difficult to achie
6、ve from the onset.We worked hard and gained momentum throughout the year and announced$329 million in accretive investments which made up for the lost revenue.This helped us to reach the high end of our guidance for 2019 and put us in a much better position as we started 2020.We also announced a 5%d
7、ividend increase which marked the 11th straight year that NHI has increased the quarterly dividend by 5%or more.Looking internally,you should know that NHIs management team and Board have deep experience managing during times of crisis.I believe our strong balance sheet and liquidity together with s
8、trong lender and market relationships puts us on firm footing.NHI has a strong team,a strong portfolio and with our operating partners will strive to navigate through this difficult period and integrate the past lessons we have learned into the fabric of the Company.Stay Healthy-Eric Mendelsohn Pres
9、ident and Chief Executive Officer UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON,D.C.20549FORM 10-K(Mark One)ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the fiscal year ended December 31,2019TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE
10、 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the transition period from _ to _Commission File Number 001-10822 National Health Investors Inc(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)Maryland62-1470956(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation ororganization)(I.R.S.Employer Identification No.)2
11、22 Robert Rose DriveMurfreesboroTennessee37129(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)(615)890-9100(Registrants telephone number,including area code)Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)of the Act:Title of each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registeredCommon
12、 Stock,$0.01 par valueNHINew York Stock ExchangeSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(g)of the Act:NoneIndicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer,as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.Yes No Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file
13、reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d)of the Act.Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant(1)has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months(or for such shorter period that the registrant was r
14、equired to file such reports),and(2)has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(232.405 of this chapter)
15、during the preceding 12 months(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files)Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer,an accelerated filer,a non-accelerated filer,a smaller reporting company,or an emerging growth company.See
16、 the definitions of“large accelerated filer”,“accelerated filer,”“smaller reporting company”and“emerging growth company”in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filerSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth companyIf an emerging growth company,indicat
17、e by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a)of the Exchange Act.Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company(as defined in Rule 12b-2
18、 of the Exchange Act).Yes No The aggregate market value of shares of common stock held by non-affiliates on June 30,2019(based on the closing price of these shares on the New York Stock Exchange)was approximately$3,495,872,000.There were 44,591,660 shares of the registrants common stock outstanding
19、as of February 14,2020.DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCEPortions of the Registrants definitive proxy statement for its 2020 annual meeting of stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III,Items 10,11,12,13,and 14 of this Form 10-K.2Table of ContentsPagePart I.Forward Looking Statements.
20、Item 1.Business.Item 1A.Risk Factors.Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.Item 2.Properties Owned or Associated with Mortgage Loan Investments.Item 3.Legal Proceedings.Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.Part II.Item 5.Market for Registrants Common Equity,Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
21、Equity Securities.Item 6.Selected Financial Data.Item 7.Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.Item 9A.Controls
22、 and Procedures.Item 9B.Other Information.Part III.Item 10.Directors,Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.Item 11.Executive Compensation.Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transaction
23、s.Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.Part IV.Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.Item 16.SummarySignatures.Exhibit Index.341521222323242627568989939494949494949899953PART I.Forward Looking StatementsReferences throughout this document to NHI or the Company include National
24、 Health Investors,Inc.,and its consolidated subsidiaries.In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commissions“Plain English”guidelines,this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been written in the first person.In this document,the words“we”,“our”,“ours”and“us”refer only to National Health Investors,
25、Inc.and its consolidated subsidiaries and not any other person.Unless the context indicates otherwise,references herein to“the Company”include all of our consolidated subsidiaries.This Annual Report on Form 10-K and other materials we have filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commissio
26、n(the“SEC”),as well as information included in oral statements made,or to be made,by our senior management contain certain“forward-looking”statements as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.All statements regarding our expected future financial position,result
27、s of operations,cash flows,funds from operations,continued performance improvements,ability to service and refinance our debt obligations,ability to finance growth opportunities,and similar statements including,without limitation,those containing words such as“may”,“will”,“believes”,“anticipates”,“e
28、xpects”,“intends”,“estimates”,“plans”,and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements.Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward
29、-looking statements as a result of factors including,but not limited to,the following:*We depend on the operating success of our tenants and borrowers for collection of our lease and note payments;*We depend on the success of property development and construction activities,which may fail to achieve
30、 the operatingresults we expect;*We are exposed to the risk that our tenants and borrowers may become subject to bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings;*Certain tenants in our portfolio account for a significant percentage of the rent we expect to generate from our portfolio,and the failure of any of
31、these tenants to meet their obligations to us could materially and adversely affect our business,financial condition and results of operations and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders;*We are exposed to the risk that the illiquidity of real estate investments could impede our abilit
32、y to respond to adversechanges in the performance of our properties;*We are exposed to risks related to governmental regulations and payors,principally Medicare and Medicaid,and theeffect that lower reimbursement rates would have on our tenants and borrowers business;*Legislative,regulatory,or admin
33、istrative changes could adversely affect us or our security holders;*We are exposed to the risk that the cash flows of our tenants and borrowers would be adversely affected by increasedliability claims and liability insurance costs;*We are exposed to risks associated with our investments in unconsol
34、idated entities,including our lack of sole decision-making authority and our reliance on the financial condition of other interests;*We are subject to additional risks related to healthcare operations associated with our investments in unconsolidatedentities,which could have a material adverse effec
35、t on our results of operations;*We are exposed to risks related to environmental laws and the costs associated with liabilities related to hazardoussubstances;*We are exposed to the risk that we may not be fully indemnified by our lessees and borrowers against future litigation;*We depend on the suc
36、cess of our future acquisitions and investments;*We depend on our ability to reinvest cash in real estate investments in a timely manner and on acceptable terms;4*We may need to refinance existing debt or incur additional debt in the future,which may not be available on termsacceptable to us;*We hav
37、e covenants related to our indebtedness which impose certain operational limitations and a breach of thosecovenants could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations;*When interest rates increase,our common stock may decline in price;*We depend on revenues derived m
38、ainly from fixed rate investments in real estate assets,while a portion of our debt usedto finance those investments bears interest at variable rates;*We are subject to risks related to changes in the method of determining LIBOR,or the replacement of LIBOR with analternative reference rate,which may
39、 adversely affect interest rates on our current or future indebtedness and may otherwiseadversely affect our financial condition and result of operations;*We are exposed to the risk that our assets may be subject to impairment charges;*We depend on the ability to continue to qualify for taxation as
40、a Real Estate Investment Trust;*Complying with REIT requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive acquisition opportunities or liquidateotherwise attractive investments,which could materially hinder our performance;*We are subject to risks associated with our joint venture investment with
41、 Life Care Services for Timber Ridge,an EntranceFee CCRC,associated with Type A benefits offered to the residents of the joint ventures Entrance Fee community andrelated accounting requirements;*We have ownership limits in our charter with respect to our common stock and other classes of capital sto
42、ck which maydelay,defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our common stock ormight otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders;*We are subject to certain provisions of Maryland law and our charter and bylaws that could hinder,delay or p
43、revent achange in control transaction,even if the transaction involves a premium price for our common stock or our stockholdersbelieve such transaction to be otherwise in their best interests;and*If our efforts to maintain the privacy and security of Company information are not successful,we could i
44、ncur substantialcosts and reputational damage,and could become subject to litigation and enforcement actions.See the notes to the annual audited consolidated financial statements,and“Business”and“Risk Factors”under Item 1 and Item 1A therein for a further discussion of these and of various governmen
45、tal regulations and other operating factors relating to the healthcare industry and the risk factors inherent in them.You should carefully consider these risks before making any investment decisions in the Company.These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones we face.There may be additional ri
46、sks that we do not presently know of or that we currently deem immaterial.If any of the risks actually occur,our business,financial condition,results of operations,or cash flows could be materially adversely affected.In that case,the trading price of our shares of stock could decline and you may los
47、e part or all of your investment.Given these risks and uncertainties,we can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will,in fact,occur and,therefore,caution investors not to place undue reliance on them.ITEM 1.BUSINESSGeneralNational Health Investors,Inc.,established in 1991 as a Mar
48、yland corporation,is a self-managed real estate investment trust(“REIT”)specializing in sale-leaseback,joint-venture,mortgage and mezzanine financing of need-driven and discretionary senior housing and medical facility investments.Our portfolio consists of real estate investments in independent livi
49、ng facilities,assisted living facilities,entrance-fee communities,senior living campuses,skilled nursing facilities,specialty hospitals and medical office buildings.We fund our real estate investments primarily through:(1)operating cash flow,(2)debt offerings,including bank lines of credit and term
50、debt,both unsecured and secured,and(3)the sale of equity securities.At December 31,2019,we had investments in real estate,mortgage and other notes receivable involving 238 facilities located in 34 states.These investments involve 157 senior housing properties,76 skilled nursing facilities,3 hospital
51、s,2 medical office 5buildings and other notes receivable.These investments(excluding our corporate office of$2,519,000)consisted of properties with an original cost of$3,072,327,000,rented under triple-net leases to 32 lessees,and$340,143,000 aggregate carrying value of mortgage and other notes rece
52、ivable due from 11 borrowers.Our investments in real estate and mortgage loans are secured by real estate located within the United States.We are managed as one reporting unit,rather than multiple reporting units,for internal reporting purposes and for internal decision making.Therefore,we have conc
53、luded that we operate as a single segment.Information about revenues from our tenants and borrowers,our net income,cash flows and balance sheet can be found in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.Classification of Properties in our PortfolioSenior HousingAs of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 146 senior
54、 housing properties(“SHO”)leased to operators and mortgage loans secured by 11 SHOs.The SHOs in our portfolio are either need-driven or discretionary for end users and consist of independent living facilities,assisted living facilities,senior living campuses,and entrance-fee communities which are mo
55、re fully described below.Need-Driven Senior HousingAssisted Living Facilities.As of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 90 assisted living facilities(“ALF”)leased to operators and mortgage loans secured by 8 ALFs.ALFs are free-standing facilities that provide basic room and board functions for e
56、lderly residents.As residents typically receive assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing,grooming,administering medication and memory care services,we consider these facilities to be need-driven senior housing.On-site staff personnel are available to assist in minor medical needs o
57、n an as-needed basis.Operators of ALFs are typically paid from private sources without assistance from government.ALFs may be licensed and regulated in some states,but generally do not require the issuance of a Certificate of Need(“CON”)as required for skilled nursing facilities.Senior Living Campus
58、es.As of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 14 senior living campuses(“SLC”)leased to operators.SLCs contain one or more buildings that include skilled nursing beds combined with an independent or assisted living facility that provides basic room and board functions for elderly residents.They m
59、ay also provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living such as bathing,grooming and administering medication.On-site staff personnel are available to assist in minor medical needs on an as-needed basis.As the decision to transition to a senior living campus is typically more than a
60、lifestyle choice and is usually driven by the need to receive some moderate level of care,we consider this facility type to be need-driven.Operators of SLCs are typically paid from private sources and from government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid for skilled nursing residents.Discretionary
61、Senior HousingIndependent Living Facilities.As of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 32 independent living facilities(“ILF”)leased to operators.ILFs offer specially designed residential units for active senior adults and provide various ancillary services for their residents including restauran
62、ts,activity rooms and social areas.Services provided by ILF operators are generally paid from private sources without assistance from government payors.ILFs may be licensed and regulated in some states,but generally do not require the issuance of a CON as required for skilled nursing facilities.As I
63、LFs typically do not provide assistance with activities of daily living,we consider the decision to transition to an ILF to be discretionary.Entrance-Fee Communities.As of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 10 entrance-fee communities(“EFC”)leased to operators and mortgage loans secured by thre
64、e EFCs.Entrance-fee communities,frequently referred to as continuing care retirement communities,or CCRCs,typically include a combination of detached cottages,an independent living facility,an assisted living facility and a skilled nursing facility on one campus.These communities appeal to residents
65、 because there is no need to relocate when health and medical needs change.EFCs are classified as either Type A,B,or C depending upon the amount of healthcare benefits included in the entrance fee.“Type A”EFCs,or“Lifecare”communities,such as the Sagewood community,which secures two of our mortgage l
66、oans,and Timber Ridge,held by us as of January 31,2020,in a joint venture,include substantially all future healthcare costs in the payment of an Entrance Fee and thereafter payment of a set service fee paid monthly.The Entrance Fee is divided into a refundable and non-refundable portion depending up
67、on the Residents chosen contract program.The service fee is determined at the time of move-in into an independent living(IL)unit and is subject to certain inflation-based adjustments regardless of the residents future care needs.A resident must move into an IL unit initially and not require care at
68、the time of move-in.Thereafter the residents care requirements from assisted living to memory care to skilled nursing are provided for.Communities providing a 6modified healthcare contract offering access to skilled nursing care but only paying for a maximum number of days are referred to as“Type B”
69、EFCs.Finally,“Type C”EFCs,the type which is indicative of ten communities in our lease portfolio and one community securing a mortgage loan,are fee-for-service communities which do not provide any healthcare benefits and correspondingly have the lowest entrance fees.However,monthly fees may be highe
70、r to reflect the current healthcare components delivered to each resident.EFC licensure is state-specific,but generally skilled nursing beds included in our EFC portfolio are subject to state licensure and regulation.As the decision to transition to an EFC is typically made as a lifestyle choice and
71、 not as the result of a pressing medical concern,we consider the decision to transition to an EFC to be discretionary.Accordingly,the predominant source of revenue for operators of EFCs is from private payor sources.MedicalAs of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 77 medical facilities leased to
72、 operators and mortgage loans secured by 4medical facilities.The medical facilities within our portfolio consist of skilled nursing facilities,hospitals and medical office buildings,which are more fully described below.Skilled Nursing Facilities.As of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 72 skill
73、ed nursing facilities(“SNF”)leased to operators and mortgage loans secured by 4 SNFs.SNFs provide some combination of skilled and intermediate nursing and rehabilitative care,including speech,physical and occupational therapy.As the decision to utilize the services of a SNF is typically made as the
74、result of a pressing medical concern,we consider this to be a need-driven medical facility.The operators of the SNFs receive payment from a combination of private pay sources and government payors such as Medicaid and Medicare.SNFs are required to obtain state licenses and are highly regulated at th
75、e federal,state and local level.Operators in 11 of the 13 states in which we own SNFs must obtain a CON from the state before opening or expanding such facilities.Some SNFs also include assisted living beds.Hospitals.As of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 3 hospitals(“HOSP”)leased to operator
76、s.Hospitals provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services,including acute psychiatric and rehabilitation services,and are subject to extensive federal,state and local legislation and regulation.Hospitals undergo periodic inspections regarding standards of medical care,equipment and hygie
77、ne as a condition of licensure.Services provided by hospitals are generally paid for by a combination of private pay sources and government payors.As the decision to utilize the services of a hospital is typically made as the result of a pressing medical concern,we consider this to be a need-driven
78、medical facility.Medical Office Buildings.As of December 31,2019,our portfolio included 2 medical office buildings(“MOB”)leased to operators.MOBs are specifically configured office buildings whose tenants are primarily physicians and other medical practitioners.As the decision to utilize the service
79、s of an MOB is typically made as the result of a pressing medical concern,we consider this to be a need-driven medical facility.MOBs differ from conventional office buildings due to the special requirements of the tenants.Each of our MOBs is leased to one lessee and is either physically attached to
80、or located on an acute care hospital campus.The lessee sub-leases individual office space to the physicians or other medical practitioners.The lessee is responsible to us for the lease obligations of the entire building,regardless of their ability to sub-lease the individual office space.Nature of I
81、nvestmentsOur investments are typically structured as acquisitions of properties through purchase-leaseback transactions,acquisitions of properties from other real estate investors,loans or operations through structures allowed by the REIT Investment Diversification Empowerment Act of 2007(“RIDEA”).
82、We have provided construction loans for facilities for which we were already committed to provide long-term financing or for which the operator agreed to enter into a purchase option and lease with us upon completion of construction or after the facility is stabilized.The annual lease rates on our l
83、eases and the annual interest rates on our mortgage,construction and mezzanine loans ranged between 6%and 13%during 2019.We believe our lease and loan terms are competitive within our peer group.Typical characteristics of these transactions are as follows:Leases.Our leases generally have an initial
84、leasehold term of 10 to 15 years with one or more 5-year tenant renewal options.The leases are“triple net leases”under which the tenant is responsible for the payment of all taxes,utilities,insurance premiums,repairs and other charges relating to the operation of the properties,including required le
85、vels of capital expenditures each year.The tenant is obligated at its expense to keep all improvements,fixtures and other components of the properties covered by“all risk”insurance in an amount equal to at least the full replacement cost thereof,and to maintain specified minimum personal injury and
86、property damage insurance,protecting us as well as the tenant.The leases also require the tenant to indemnify and hold us harmless from all claims resulting from the use,occupancy and related activities of each property by the tenant,and to indemnify us against all costs related to any release,disco
87、very,clean-up and removal of hazardous substances or materials,or other environmental responsibility with respect to each facility.7Most of our existing leases contain annual escalators in rent payments.For financial statement purposes,rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the te
88、rm of the lease where the lease contains fixed escalators.Certain of our operators hold purchase options allowing them to acquire properties they currently lease from NHI.When present,tenant purchase options generally give the lessee an option to purchase the underlying property for consideration de
89、termined by i)a sliding base dependent upon the extent of appreciation in the property plus a specified proportion of any appreciation;ii)our acquisition costs plus a specified proportion of any appreciation;iii)an agreed capitalization rate applied to the current rental;or iv)our acquisition costs
90、plus a profit floor plus a specified proportion of any appreciation.Where stipulated above,appreciation may be established by independent appraisal.Some of the obligations under the leases are guaranteed by the parent corporation of the lessee,if any,or affiliates or individual principals of the les
91、see.In some leases,a third-party manager will also guarantee some portion of the lease obligations.Some obligations are backed further by other collateral such as security deposits,trade receivables,equipment,furnishings and other personal property.We monitor our triple-net lessee tenant credit qual
92、ity and identify any material changes by performing the following activities:Obtaining financial statements on a monthly,quarterly and annual basis to assess the operational trends of our tenantsand the financial position and capability of those tenantsCalculating the operating cash flow for each of
93、 our tenantsCalculating the lease service coverage ratio and other ratios pertinent to our tenantsObtaining property-level occupancy rates for our tenantsVerifying the payment of real estate taxes by our tenantsObtaining certificates of insurance for each tenantObtaining financial statements of our
94、lessee guarantors on an annual basisConducting a periodic inspection of our properties to ascertain proper maintenance,repair and upkeepMonitoring those tenants with indications of continuing and material deteriorating credit quality through discussions withour executive management and Board of Dire
95、ctorsRIDEA Transactions.Our arrangement with an affiliate of Life Care Services,which we announced on January 7,2020,and closed in January 2020,is structured to be compliant with the provisions of RIDEA,which permit NHI to receive rent payments through a triple-net lease between a property company a
96、nd an operating company and give NHI the opportunity to capture additional value on the improving performance of the operating company through distributions to a Taxable REIT Subsidiary(“TRS”).Accordingly,the TRS holds our 25%equity interest in an unconsolidated operating company,and provides an org
97、anizational structure that allows the TRS to engage in a broad range of activities and share in revenues that would otherwise be non-qualifying income under the REIT gross income tests.The TRS is subject to state and federal income taxes.Mortgage loans.We have first mortgage loans with original matu
98、rities generally greater than 5 years,with varying amortization schedules from interest-only to fully-amortizing.Most of the loans are at a fixed interest rate;however,some interest rates increase based on a fixed schedule.In most cases,the owner of the facility is committed to make minimum annual c
99、apital expenditures for the purpose of maintaining or upgrading their respective facility.Additionally,most of our loans are collateralized by first or second mortgage liens and corporate or personal guarantees.Currently,our mortgage loans carry interest rates which range from 6%to 13%.Mezzanine loa
100、ns.Frequently in situations calling for temporary financing or when our borrowers in-place lending arrangements prohibit the extension of first mortgage security,we typically accept a second mortgage position or extend credit based on corporate and/or personal guarantees.These mezzanine loans often
101、combine with an NHI purchase option covering the subject property.Our mezzanine loans currently carry an interest rate of 10%.Construction loans.From time to time,we also provide construction loans that become mortgage loans upon the completion of the construction of the subject facility.We may also
102、 obtain a purchase option to acquire the facility at a future date and lease the facility back to the operator.During the term of the construction loan,funds are usually advanced pursuant to draw requests made by the borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of the loan.Interest is typica
103、lly assessed on these loans at rates equivalent to the eventual mortgage rate upon conversion.In addition to the security of the lien against the property,we will generally require additional security and collateral in the form of either payment and performance completion bonds or completion guarant
104、ees by the borrowers parent,affiliates of the borrower or one or more of the individuals who control the borrower.We currently have construction loans bearing interest ranging from 7.25%to 9%.8Other notes receivable.We have provided a revolving credit facility to a borrower whose business is to prov
105、ide bridge loans to owner-operators who are qualifying for long-term HUD financing secured by real estate.Our interest rate on the credit facility is 10%.We have provided loans to borrowers involved in the skilled nursing and senior housing industries who have pledged personal and business guarantee
106、s as security for the loans.The interest rates on these loans typically range from 8.25%to 10%.Investment in marketable securities.From time to time we have invested a portion of our funds in various marketable securities with quoted market prices,including the common shares of other publicly-held R
107、EITs.We classify these highly-liquid securities as available-for-sale and carry the investments at their then quoted fair market value at the balance sheet date.We may choose to liquidate these investments to invest the proceeds into real estate assets.We currently have no investments in marketable
108、securities.Competition and Market ConditionsWe compete primarily with other REITs,private equity funds,banks and insurance companies in the acquisition,leasing and financing of health care real estate.Operators of our facilities compete on a local and regional basis with operators of facilities that
109、 provide comparable services.Operators compete for residents and/or patients and staff based on quality of care,reputation,location and physical appearance of facilities,services offered,family preference,physicians,staff and price.Competition is with other operators as well as companies managing mu
110、ltiple facilities,some of which are substantially larger and have greater resources than the operators of our facilities.Some of these facilities are operated for profit,while others are owned by governmental agencies or tax exempt not-for-profit entities.The SNFs which either secure our mortgage lo
111、ans or we lease to third-party operators receive the majority of their revenues from Medicare,Medicaid and other government payors.From time to time,these facilities have experienced revenue reductions brought about by the enactment of legislation to reduce government costs.In particular,the establi
112、shment of a Medicare Prospective Payment System(“PPS”)for SNF services,to replace the cost-based reimbursement system,significantly reduced Medicare reimbursement to SNF providers.While Congress subsequently took steps to mitigate the impact of PPS on SNFs,other federal legislative policies have bee
113、n adopted and continue to be proposed that would reduce the growth rate of Medicare and/or Medicaid payments to SNFs.Effective October 1,2019,a Patient Driven Payment Model(“PDPM”)was adopted as a case-mix system for classifying patient information payment groups under PPS.The new model shifts care
114、delivery under Medicare away from fee-for-service,which in the past has based reimbursement on the amount of care provided,to focus on value-based care,which will base reimbursement on clinical complexity and the residents conditions and care needs.On August 7,2019,CMS adopted a net 2.4%increase to
115、Medicare skilled nursing payments for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2019.We believe a rate increase in line with inflation,along with general demographic growth among the oldest seniors,will help to stabilize lease coverages among our skilled nursing tenants at a time when they are implementin
116、g the PDPM.Changes in government reimbursement methodology that reduce reimbursement to levels that are insufficient to cover the operating costs of our lessees and borrowers could indirectly and adversely impact us.Our senior housing properties generally rely on private-pay residents who may be neg
117、atively impacted in an economic downturn.For example,a resident may intend to sell his or her house in order to afford the cost of residing in an ILF or ALF.In addition,the success of these properties is often impacted by the existence of comparable,competing facilities in a local market.Operator Di
118、versificationFor the year ended December 31,2019,approximately 23%of our portfolio revenue was from publicly-owned operators,58%was from regional operators,17%from privately owned national chains and 2%was from smaller operators.We consider the creditworthiness of the operator to be an important fac
119、tor in underwriting the lease or loan investment,and we generally have the right to approve any changes in operators.For the year ended December 31,2019,tenants which provided more than 3%of our total revenues were(in alphabetical order):Bickford Senior Living;Chancellor Health Care;Discovery Senior
120、 Living;The Ensign Group;Health Services Management;Holiday Retirement;Life Care Services;National HealthCare Corporation;Senior Living Communities;and Senior Living Management.We make reference to the parent company whenever we describe our business with these tenants,their subsidiaries and/or affi
121、liates regardless of the specific subsidiary entity indicated on the lease or loan documents.Major Customers9We have four operators,Holiday Retirement(“Holiday”),Senior Living Communities(“Senior Living”),National HealthCare Corporation(“NHC”)and Bickford Senior Living(“Bickford”),from whom we indiv
122、idually derive at least 10%of our total revenues,and 58%collectively.HolidayAs of December 31,2019,we leased 26 independent living facilities to Holiday including a$38,000,000 senior housing facility in Vero Beach,Florida which we acquired on January 31,2019.The master lease,which matures in 2035,wa
123、s amended in November 2018 and provides for annual lease escalators beginning November 1,2020,with a floor of 2%and a ceiling of 3%.Of our total revenues,$40,459,000(13%),$43,311,000(15%)and$43,817,000(16%)were derived from Holiday for the years ended December 31,2019,2018 and 2017,respectively,incl
124、uding$6,621,000,$5,616,000 and$7,397,000 in straight-line rent income,respectively.Our tenant operates the facilities pursuant to a management agreement with a Holiday-affiliated manager.Senior LivingAs of December 31,2019,we leased 10 retirement communities totaling 2,068 units to Senior Living.The
125、 15-year master lease,which began in December 2014,contains two 5-year renewal options and provides for an annual escalator of 3%.Of our total revenues,$46,927,000(15%),$45,868,000(16%)and$45,735,000(16%)in rental income were derived from Senior Living for the years ended December 31,2019,2018 and 2
126、017,respectively,including$4,934,000,$5,436,000 and$6,984,000 in straight-line rent income,In December 2014,we provided a$15,000,000 revolving line of credit,the maturity of which mirrors the 15-year term of the master lease.Borrowings are used to primarily finance construction projects within the S
127、enior Living portfolio,including building additional units.The revolving line of credit facility,which may also be used to meet general working capital needs,was amended as of December 10,2019,to reduce availability to$12,000,000 with a further reduction in capacity to$7,000,000 beginning January 1,
128、2022,through lease maturity in December 2029.Also effective December 10,2019,a sub-limit on the availability of funding for working capital needs was established at$10,000,000 for this loan,extending through January 1,2022,at which time the limit is to be reduced to$5,000,000.Amounts outstanding und
129、er the facility,$5,174,000 at December 31,2019,bear interest at an annual rate equal to the prevailing 10-year U.S.Treasury rate,1.92%at December 31,2019,plus 6%.In March 2016,we extended two mezzanine loans of up to$12,000,000 and$2,000,000,respectively,to affiliates of Senior Living,to partially f
130、und construction of a 186-unit senior living campus on Daniel Island in South Carolina,which opened in April 2018.The loans bear interest payable monthly at a 10%annual rate and mature in March 2021.The loans were fully drawn at December 31,2019,and provide NHI with a fixed capitalization rate purch
131、ase option on the development upon its meeting certain operational metrics.The option is to remain open during the term of the loans,plus any extensions.NHCWe lease 42 facilities under two master leases to NHC,a publicly-held company.The facilities leased to NHC consist of 3independent living facili
132、ties and 39 skilled nursing facilities(4 of which are subleased to other parties for whom the lease payments are guaranteed to us by NHC).These facilities are leased to NHC under the terms of an amended master lease agreement originally dated October 17,1991(“the 1991 lease”),which includes our 35 l
133、egacy properties and a master lease agreement dated August 30,2013(“the 2013 lease”),which includes 7 skilled nursing facilities acquired in 2013.The 1991 lease expiration is December 31,2026.There are two additional 5-year renewal options,each at fair rental value as negotiated between the parties
134、and determined without including the value attributable to any improvements to the leased property voluntarily made by NHC at its expense.Under the terms of the 1991 lease,the base annual rental is$30,750,000 and rent escalates by 4%of the increase,if any,in each facilitys revenue over a 2007 base y
135、ear.The 2013 lease provides for a base annual rental of$3,450,000 and has a lease expiration of August 2028.Under the terms of the 2013 lease,rent escalates 4%of the increase,if any,in each facilitys revenue over the 2014 base year.For both the 1991 lease and the 2013 lease,we refer to this addition
136、al rent component as“percentage rent.”During the last three years of the 2013 lease,NHC will have the option to purchase the facilities for$49,000,000.Of our total revenues,$38,131,000(12%),$37,843,000(13%)and$37,467,000(13%)in rental income were derived from NHC for the years ended December 31,2019
137、,2018 and 2017,respectively.The chairman of our board of directors is also a director on NHCs board of directors.As of December 31,2019,NHC owned 1,630,642 shares of our common stock.10BickfordAs of December 31,2019,our Bickford lease portfolio consisted of the following(dollars in thousands):Lease
138、ExpirationJune 2023September 2024May 2031April 2033TotalNumber of Properties1310195472019 Contractual Rent$11,468$9,442$21,838$4,918$47,6662019 Straight Line Rent3584672,9038604,5882019 Lease Incentive Amortization(724)(724)$11,826$9,909$24,017$5,778$51,530On September 10,2019,NHI amended a master l
139、ease,which matures in May 2031 and covers 14 Bickford properties,to change the annual escalator from a fixed percentage to a CPI-based escalator with a floor of 2%and a ceiling of 3%.A four-building portfolio in Minnesota that had been leased by Bickford through September 30,2019,transitioned to 41
140、Management,LLC,on October 1,2019.Also,as of October 1,2019,a master lease covering ten buildings subject to HUD mortgages was modified to reflect a decrease in monthly rent and provide for CPI-based escalators.On September 10,2019,we acquired a 60-unit assisted living/memory care facility located in
141、 Gurnee,Illinois,from Bickford.The acquisition price was$15,100,000,including$100,000 in closing costs and the cancellation of an outstanding construction note receivable of$14,035,000,including interest.We leased the building for a term of twelve years at an initial lease rate of 8%,with CPI escala
142、tors subject to floor and ceiling.We accounted for the transaction as an asset purchase.Of our total revenues,$52,570,000(17%),$50,093,000(17%)and$41,606,000(15%)were recognized as rental income from Bickford for the years ended December 31,2019,2018 and 2017,respectively,including$4,651,000,$5,028,
143、000 and$5,102,000in straight-line rent income,respectively.At December 31,2019,our construction loans to Bickford are summarized as follows:CommencementRateMaturityCommitmentDrawnLocationJanuary 20179%5 years$14,000,000$(14,000,000)MichiganJanuary 20189%5 years14,000,000(11,804,000)VirginiaJuly 2018
144、9%5 years14,700,000(11,312,000)Michigan$42,700,000$(37,116,000)On January 27,2020,we acquired a 60-unit assisted living/memory care facility located in Shelby,Michigan,from Bickford.The acquisition price was$15,100,000,including$100,000 in closing costs,and the cancellation of an outstanding constru
145、ction note receivable of$14,091,000,including interest.We added the facility to an existing master lease for a term of twelve years at an initial lease rate of 8%,with CPI escalators subject to a floor and ceiling.We accounted for the transaction as an asset purchase.The construction loans are secur
146、ed by first mortgage liens on substantially all real and personal property as well as a pledge of any and all leases or agreements which may grant a right of use to the property.Usual and customary covenants extend to the agreements,including the borrowers obligation for payment of insurance and tax
147、es.NHI has a fair market value purchase option on the properties at stabilization of the underlying operations.On these development projects,Bickford as borrower is entitled to up to$2,000,000 per project in incentive loan draws based on the achievement of predetermined operational milestones and,if
148、 funded,will increase the principal amount and NHIs future purchase price and eventual NHI lease payment.Commitments and ContingenciesThe following tables summarize information as of December 31,2019 related to our outstanding commitments and contingencies which are more fully described in the notes
149、 to the consolidated financial statements.11Asset ClassTypeTotalFundedRemainingLoan Commitments:LCS Sagewood Note ASHOConstruction$118,800,000$(77,340,000)$41,460,000LCS Sagewood Note BSHOConstruction61,200,000(45,938,000)15,262,000LCS Timber Ridge Note ASHOConstruction60,000,000(59,350,000)650,000B
150、ickford Senior LivingSHOConstruction28,700,000(23,116,000)5,584,000Senior Living CommunitiesSHORevolving Credit12,000,000(5,174,000)6,826,00041 ManagementSHOConstruction10,800,000(6,045,000)4,755,000Discovery Senior LivingSHOWorking Capital750,000(175,000)575,000$292,250,000$(217,138,000)$75,112,000
151、Asset ClassTypeTotalFundedRemainingDevelopment Commitments:Ignite Medical ResortsSNFConstruction$25,350,000$(16,903,000)$8,447,000Woodland VillageSHOConstruction7,515,000(7,425,000)90,000Senior Living CommunitiesSHORenovation9,930,000(9,067,000)863,000Wingate HealthcareSHORenovation1,900,000(357,000
152、)1,543,000Discovery Senior LivingSHORenovation900,000900,000Navion Senior SolutionsSHOConstruction650,000650,00041 ManagementSHORenovation400,000400,000$46,645,000$(33,752,000)$12,893,000In addition to the commitments listed above,Discovery PropCo,discussed more fully in Note 2,has committed to fund
153、ing up to$2,000,000 for the purchase of condominium units located at one of the facilities.As of December 31,2019,$497,000 had been funded toward the commitment.Asset ClassTypeTotalFundedRemainingContingencies:Comfort Care Senior LivingSHOLease Inducement6,000,0006,000,000Wingate HealthcareSHOLease
154、Inducement5,000,0005,000,000Navion Senior SolutionsSHOLease Inducement4,850,000(500,000)4,350,000Discovery Senior LivingSHOLease Inducement4,000,0004,000,000Ignite Medical ResortsSNFLease Inducement2,000,0002,000,000$21,850,000$(500,000)$21,350,000Sources of RevenuesGeneral.Our revenues are derived
155、primarily from rental income and mortgage and other note interest income.During 2019,rental income was$294,182,000(92.5%),and interest income from mortgages and other notes was$22,835,000(7.2%)on total revenue of$318,081,000,an increase of 8.0%over 2018.Our revenues depend on the operating success o
156、f our tenants and borrowers whose source and amount of revenues are determined by(i)the licensed beds or other capacity of the facility,(ii)their occupancy rate,(iii)the extent to which the services provided at each facility are utilized by the residents and patients,(iv)the mix of private pay,Medic
157、are and Medicaid patients,and(v)the rates paid by private payors and by the Medicare and Medicaid programs.Government RegulationMedicare and Medicaid.A significant portion of the revenue of our SNF lessees and borrowers is derived from government funded reimbursement programs,such as Medicare and Me
158、dicaid.Reimbursement under these programs is subject to periodic payment review and other audit by federal and state authorities.Medicare base rates are uniform nationwide and reimburse skilled nursing facilities under PPS which is based on a predetermined,fixed amount.PPS is an acuity-based classif
159、ication system that uses nursing and therapy indexes adjusted by geographical wage indexes to calculate per diem rates for each Medicare patient.Payment rates are updated annually and are generally adjusted each October when the federal fiscal year begins.Federal legislative policies have been adopt
160、ed and continue to be proposed that would provide small increases in annual Medicare payments to skilled nursing facilities.For example,the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(“CMS”)announced the Skilled Nursing Facilities 12 PPS final rule for fiscal year 2020 which increased net Medicare pa
161、yments to SNF operators by only 2.4%beginning October1,2019.Most notably,the new Patient Driven Payment Model(“PDPM”),which replaced the existing RUGs IV model beginning in FY 2020(effective October 1,2019),focuses on a residents clinical condition and care needs,rather than the volume of care provi
162、ded.PDPM is designed to move Medicare towards a more value-based,unified post-acute care payment system that prioritizes the unique care needs of patients and reduces administrative burdens,particularly for performing patient assessments.PDPM is a case-mix classifications system for classifying SNF
163、patients in a Medicare Part A covered stay into payment groups under the SNF PPS.Medicaid is a joint federal and state program designed to provide medical assistance to“eligible needy persons.”Medicaid programs are operated by state agencies that adopt their own medical reimbursement methodology and
164、 standards.Payment rates and covered services vary from state to state.In many instances,revenues from Medicaid programs are insufficient to cover the actual costs incurred in providing care to those patients.With regard to Medicaid payment increases to skilled nursing operators,changes in federal f
165、unding coupled with state budget problems have produced uncertainty.States will more than likely be unable to keep pace with SNF inflation.States are under pressure to pursue other alternatives to long term care such as community and home-based services.Furthermore,several of the states in which we
166、have investments have actively sought to reduce or slow the increase of Medicaid spending for SNF care.Medicare and Medicaid programs are highly regulated and subject to frequent and substantial changes resulting from legislation,adoption of rules and regulations and administrative and judicial inte
167、rpretations of existing law.Moreover,as health care facilities have experienced increasing pressure from private payors attempting to control health care costs,reimbursement from private payors has in many cases effectively been reduced to levels approaching those of government payors.Healthcare rei
168、mbursement will likely continue to be of significant importance to federal and state programs.We cannot make any assessment as to the ultimate timing or the effect that any future legislative reforms may have on our lessees and borrowers costs of doing business and on the amount of reimbursement by
169、government and other third-party payors.There can be no assurance that future payment rates for either government or private payors will be sufficient to cover cost increases in providing services to patients.Any changes in government or private payor reimbursement policies which reduce payments to
170、levels that are insufficient to cover the cost of providing patient care could adversely affect the operating revenues of tenants and borrowers in our properties that rely on such payments,and thereby adversely affect their ability to make their lease or debt payments to us.Licensure and Certificati
171、on.The health care industry is highly regulated by federal,state and local law and is directly affected by state and local licensing requirements,facility inspections,state and federal reimbursement policies,regulations concerning capital and other expenditures,certification requirements and other s
172、uch laws,regulations and rules.Sanctions for failure to comply with these regulations and laws include(but are not limited to)loss of licensure,fines and loss of certification to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs,as well as potential criminal penalties.The failure of any tenant or bo
173、rrower to comply with such laws,requirements and regulations could affect their ability to operate the facility or facilities and could adversely affect such tenants or borrowers ability to make lease or debt payments to us.In the past several years,due to rising health care costs,there has been an
174、increased emphasis on detecting and eliminating fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.Payment of any consideration in exchange for referral of Medicare and Medicaid patients is generally prohibited by federal statute,which subjects violators to severe penalties,including exclusion fr
175、om the Medicare and Medicaid programs,fines and even prison sentences.In recent years,both federal and state governments have significantly increased investigation and enforcement activity to detect and punish wrongdoers.In addition,legislation has been adopted at both state and federal levels,which
176、 severely restrict the ability of physicians to refer patients to entities in which they have a financial interest.It is anticipated that the trend toward increased investigation and enforcement activity in the area of fraud and abuse,as well as self-referral,will continue in future years.Certain of
177、 our investments are with lessees or borrowers that are partially or wholly owned by physicians.In the event that any lessee or borrower were to be found in violation of laws regarding fraud and abuse or self-referral,that lessees or borrowers ability to operate the facility could be jeopardized,whi
178、ch could adversely affect the lessees or borrowers ability to make lease or debt payments to us and could thereby adversely affect us.Certificates of Need.The SNFs and hospitals in which we invest are also generally subject to state statutes which may require regulatory approval in the form of a CON
179、 prior to the construction or expansion of facilities to accommodate new beds(or addition of new beds to existing facilities),the addition of services or certain capital expenditures.CON requirements are not uniform throughout the United States and are subject to change.We cannot predict the impact
180、of regulatory changes with respect to CONs on the operations of our lessees and borrowers;however,in our primary market areas,a significant reduction in new construction of long-term care beds has occurred.13Investment PoliciesOur investment objectives are(i)to provide consistent and growing current
181、 income for distribution to our stockholders through investments primarily in healthcare related facilities or in the operations thereof through independent third-party management,(ii)to provide the opportunity to realize capital growth resulting from appreciation,if any,in the residual value of our
182、 portfolioproperties,and(iii)to preserve and protect stockholders capital through a balance of diversity,flexibility and liquidity.There canbe no assurance that these objectives will be realized.Our investment policies include making investments in real estate,mortgageand other notes receivable,and
183、joint ventures structured to comply with the provisions of RIDEA.During 2019,we made commitments to fund new investments in real estate and loans totaling approximately$329,000,000.In making new investments,we consider such factors as(i)the geographic area and type of property,(ii)the location,const
184、ruction quality,condition and design of the property,(iii)the current and anticipated cash flow and its adequacy to meet operational needs,and lease or mortgage obligations to provide a competitive income return to our investors,(iv)the growth,tax and regulatory environments of the communities in wh
185、ich the properties are located,(v)occupancy and demand for similar facilities in the same or nearby communities,(vi)the quality,experience and creditworthiness of the management operating the facilities located on the property and(vii)the mix of private and government-sponsored residents.There can b
186、e no assurances that investments meeting our standards regarding these attributes will be found or closed.We will not,without the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors and review of a committee comprised of independent directors,enter into any joint venture relationships with or acquire f
187、rom or sell to any director,officer or employee of NHI,or any affiliate thereof,as the case may be,any of our assets or other property.The Board of Directors,without the approval of the stockholders,may alter our investment policies if it determines that such a change is in our best interests and ou
188、r stockholders best interests.The methods of implementing our investment policies may vary as new investment and financing techniques are developed or for other reasons.Management may recommend changes in investment criteria from time to time.Future investments in healthcare related facilities may u
189、tilize borrowed funds or issuance of equity when it is advisable in the opinion of the Board of Directors.We may negotiate lines of credit or arrange for other short or long-term borrowings from lenders.We may arrange for long-term borrowings from institutional investors or through public offerings.
190、We have previously invested,and may in the future invest,in properties subject to existing loans or secured by mortgages,deeds of trust or similar liens with favorable terms or in mortgage investment pools.Executive Officers of the CompanyThe table below sets forth the name,position and age of each
191、of our executive officers.Each executive officer is appointed by the Board of Directors,serves at its pleasure and holds office for a term of one year.There is no“family relationship”among any of the named executive officers or with any director.All information is given as of February 14,2020:NamePo
192、sitionAgeEric MendelsohnPresident and Chief Executive Officer58Kristin S.GainesChief Credit Officer48Kevin PascoeChief Investment Officer39John SpaidChief Financial Officer60Ron ReelChief Accounting Officer63Eric Mendelsohn joined NHI in January 2015.He has over 15 years of healthcare real estate an
193、d financing experience.Previously,Mr.Mendelsohn was with Emeritus Senior Living for 9 years,most recently as a Senior Vice President of Corporate Development where he was responsible for the financing and acquisition of assisted living properties,home health care companies,administration of joint ve
194、nture relationships and executing corporate finance strategies.Prior to Emeritus,he was with the University of Washington as a Transaction Officer where he worked on the development,acquisition and financing of research,clinical and medical properties and has been a practicing transaction attorney,r
195、epresenting lenders and landlords.Mr.Mendelsohn holds a Bachelor of Science from American University in International Relations,a Law Degree from Pepperdine University,and a Masters(LLM)in Banking and Finance from Boston University.Mr.Mendelsohn is a member of the Florida and Washington State Bar As
196、sociations.Kristin S.Gaines was appointed NHIs Chief Credit Officer in February 2010.She joined NHI in 1998 as a Credit Analyst.During her tenure with NHI,Ms.Gaines has had a progressive career in the areas of finance and operations.Her experience has 14resulted in a breadth of expertise in underwri
197、ting,portfolio oversight and real estate finance.Ms.Gaines holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University.Kevin Pascoe joined NHI in June 2010.Mr.Pascoe oversees NHIs portfolio of assets,relationship management with existing tenants and co
198、nducts operational due diligence on NHIs existing investments and new investment opportunities.He has over 10 years of health care real estate background including his experience with General Electric-Healthcare Financial Services(“GE HFS”)(2006 2010)where he most recently served as a Vice President
199、.With GE HFS,he moved up through the organization while working on various assignments including relationship management,deal restructuring,and special assets.He also was awarded an assignment in the GE Capital Global Risk Rotation Program.Mr.Pascoe holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business Administra
200、tion in Economics from Middle Tennessee State University.John Spaid was named Chief Financial Officer in November 2019.He joined NHI in March 2016 as Executive Vice President of Finance.He oversees the Companys banking relationships,financial transactions,accounting functions and SEC reporting.Mr.Sp
201、aid has over 30 years of experience in real estate,finance and senior housing.Previously,he was with Emeritus Senior Living as a Senior Vice President whose responsibilities included budget and forecasting,debt and lease obligation underwriting,merger and acquisition processes,financial modeling,due
202、 diligence,board and investor presentations,employee development and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.Mr.Spaid has been an independent financial consultant and has also served as the CFO of a regional assisted living and memory care provider in Redmond,Washington.Mr.Spaid holds an MBA from the University o
203、f Michigan and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas.Ron Reel began working with NHI in a consulting role during the 2011 year-end close and continued periodically to provide expertise on various projects through 2013,when he joined NHI on a full-time basis as Controller
204、.After six years as Controller,in November 2019,Mr.Reel was named Chief Accounting Officer for NHI.Mr.Reel was an audit partner in the Knoxville office of Rodefer Moss&Co,a regional accounting firm with ten offices in Tennessee,Indiana and Kentucky.Mr.Reel received his Bachelor of Science in Busines
205、s Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Tennessee in 1979 and is a CPA licensed in Tennessee.We have a staff of 17,all reporting to our corporate office in Murfreesboro,TN.Essential services such as internal audit,tax compliance,information technology and legal services ar
206、e outsourced to third-party professional firms.Investor InformationWe publish our annual report on Form 10-K,quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,quarterly Supplemental Information,current reports on Form 8-K,and press releases to our website at .We have a policy of publishing these on the website within
207、two(2)business days after public release or filing with the SEC.We also maintain the following documents on our web site:The NHI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics which has been adopted for all employees,officers and directors of the Company.Information on our“NHI Valuesline”which allows all inter
208、ested parties to communicate with NHI executive officers and directors.The toll free number is 877-880-2974 and the communications may be made anonymously,if desired.The NHI Restated Audit Committee Charter.The NHI Revised Compensation Committee Charter.The NHI Revised Nominating and Corporate Gover
209、nance Committee Charter.The NHI Corporate Governance Guidelines.We will furnish,free of charge,a copy of any of the above documents to any interested investor upon receipt of a written request.Our transfer agent is Computershare.Computershare will assist registered owners with the NHI Dividend Reinv
210、estment plan,change of address,transfer of ownership,payment of dividends,replacement of lost checks or stock certificates.Computershares contact information is:Computershare Trust Company,N.A.,P.O.Box 43078,Providence,RI 02940-3078.The toll free number is 800-942-5909 and the website is .15The Annu
211、al Stockholders meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m.local time on Wednesday,May 6,2020 at The View at Fountains,1500 Medical Center Parkway,Murfreesboro,TN.ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORSWe depend on the operating success of our tenants and borrowers for collection of our lease and note payments.Revenues for the
212、 operators of our properties are primarily driven by occupancy,Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and private pay rates.Revenues from government reimbursement have,and may continue to,come under pressure due to reimbursement cuts resulting from federal and state budget shortfalls and constraints.Pe
213、riods of weak economic growth in the U.S.which affect housing sales,investment returns and personal incomes may adversely affect senior housing occupancy rates.An oversupply of senior housing real estate may also apply downward pressure to the occupancy rates our operators receive.Expenses for the f
214、acilities are driven by the costs of labor,food,utilities,taxes,insurance and rent or debt service.Liability insurance and staffing costs continue to increase for our operators.Historically low unemployment has created significant wage pressure for our operators.To the extent any decrease in revenue
215、s and/or any increase in operating expenses results in a property not generating enough cash to make scheduled payments to us,our revenues,net income and funds from operations would be adversely affected.Such events and circumstances would cause us to evaluate whether there was an impairment of the
216、real estate or mortgage loan that should be charged to earnings.Such impairment would be measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeded its fair value.Consequently,we might be unable to maintain or increase our current dividend and the market price of our stock may decline
217、.We depend on the success of property development and construction activities,which may fail to achieve the operating results we expect.When we decide to invest in the renovation of an existing property or in the development of a new property,we make assumptions about the future potential cash flows
218、 of that property.We estimate our return based on expected occupancy,rental rates and future capital costs.If our projections prove to be inaccurate due to increased capital costs,lower occupancy or other factors,our investment in that property may not generate the cash flow we expected.Recently dev
219、eloped properties may take longer than expected to achieve stabilized operating levels,if at all.To the extent such facilities fail to reach stabilized operating levels or achieve stabilization later than expected,it could materially adversely affect our tenants abilities to make payments to us unde
220、r their leases and thus adversely affect our business and results of operations.We are exposed to the risk that our tenants and borrowers may become subject to bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings.Although our lease agreements provide us the right to evict a tenant/operator and demand immediate paym
221、ent of rent and exercise other remedies,and our mortgage loans provide us the right to terminate any funding obligations,demand immediate repayment of principal and unpaid interest,foreclose on the collateral and exercise other remedies,the bankruptcy laws afford certain rights to a party that has f
222、iled for bankruptcy or reorganization.A tenant or borrower in bankruptcy may be able to limit or delay our ability to collect unpaid rent in the case of a lease or to receive unpaid principal and/or interest in the case of a mortgage loan and to exercise other rights and remedies.For example,a lesse
223、e may reject its lease with us in a bankruptcy proceeding.In such a case,our claim against the lessee for unpaid and future rents would be limited by the statutory cap of the U.S.Bankruptcy Code.This statutory cap could be substantially less than the remaining rent owed under the lease,and any claim
224、 we have for unpaid rent might not be paid in full.In addition,a lessee may assert in a bankruptcy proceeding that its lease should be re-characterized as a financing agreement.If such a claim is successful,our rights and remedies as a lender,compared to a landlord,are generally more limited.We may
225、be required to fund certain expenses(e.g.real estate taxes,maintenance and capital improvements)to preserve the value of a property,avoid the imposition of liens on a property and/or transition a property to a new tenant or borrower.In some instances,we have terminated our lease with a tenant and le
226、ased the facility to another tenant.In some of those situations,we provided working capital loans to,and limited indemnification of,the new tenant.If we cannot transition a leased facility to a new tenant,we may take possession of that property,which may expose us to certain successor liabilities.Sh
227、ould such events occur,our revenue and operating cash flow may be adversely affected.Certain tenants in our portfolio account for a significant percentage of the rent we expect to generate from our portfolio,and the failure of any of these tenants to meet their obligations to us could materially and
228、 adversely affect our business,financial condition and results of operations and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.The successful performance of our real estate investments is materially dependent on the financial stability of our tenants/operators.As of December 31,2019,approxim
229、ately 58%of our total revenue is generated by Bickford(17%),Senior Living(16%),Holiday(13%),and NHC(12%).Payment defaults or a decline in the operating performance by these or other tenants/operators could materially and adversely affect our business,financial condition and results of operations and
230、 our ability to pay 16expected dividends to our stockholders.In the event of a tenant default,we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment and re-leasing our property.Further,we may not be able to re-lease the property for
231、the rent previously received,or at all,or lease terminations may cause us to sell the property at a loss.The result of any of the foregoing risks could materially and adversely affect our business,financial conditions and results of operations and our ability to make distributions to our stockholder
232、s.We are exposed to the risk that the illiquidity of real estate investments could impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties.Real estate investments are relatively illiquid and,therefore,our ability to quickly sell or exchange any of our properties in resp
233、onse to changes in economic and other conditions may be limited.All of our properties are special purpose properties that cannot be readily converted to general residential,retail or office use.Facilities that participate in Medicare or Medicaid must meet extensive program requirements,including phy
234、sical plant and operational requirements.Transfers of operations of facilities are subject to regulatory approvals not required for transfers of other types of real estate.Thus,if the operation of any of our properties becomes unprofitable due to competition,age of improvements or other factors such
235、 that our lessee or borrower becomes unable to meet its obligations on the lease or mortgage loan,the liquidation value of the property may be less than the net book value or the amount owed on any related mortgage loan,because the property may not be readily adaptable to other uses.The sale of the
236、property or the replacement of an operator that has defaulted on its lease or loan could also be delayed by the approval process of any federal,state or local agency necessary for the transfer of the property or the replacement of the operator with a new operator licensed to manage the facility.No a
237、ssurances can be given that we will recognize full value for any property that we are required to sell for liquidity reasons.Should such events occur,our results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.We are exposed to risks related to governmental regulations and payors,principall
238、y Medicare and Medicaid,and the effect that lower reimbursement rates would have on our tenants and borrowers business.Our tenants and borrowers businesses are affected by government reimbursement and the rates paid by private pay sources.To the extent that any of our facilities receive a significan
239、t portion of their revenues from governmental payors,primarily Medicare and Medicaid,such revenues may be subject to statutory and regulatory changes,retroactive rate adjustments,recovery of program overpayments or set-offs,administrative rulings,policy interpretations,payment or other delays by fis
240、cal intermediaries,government funding restrictions(at a program level or with respect to specific facilities)and interruption or delays in payments due to any ongoing governmental investigations and audits at such facilities.In recent years,governmental payors have frozen or reduced payments to heal
241、th care providers due to budgetary pressures.Such reductions in Medicare reimbursement will have an adverse effect on the financial operations of our borrowers and lessees who operate SNFs.Changes in health care reimbursement will likely continue to be of paramount importance to federal and state pr
242、ograms.The President and members of the U.S.Congress may approve or propose various spending cuts and tax reform initiatives that could result in changes(including substantial reductions in funding)to Medicare,Medicaid or Medicare Advantage Plans.In addition,a number of states are currently managing
243、 budget deficits,which may put pressure on states to decrease reimbursement rates for our tenants and operators with a goal of decreasing state expenditures under their state Medicaid programs.We cannot make any assessment as to the ultimate timing or effect any future legislative reforms may have o
244、n the financial condition of the health care industry.There can be no assurance that adequate reimbursement levels will continue to be available for services provided by any facility operator,whether the facility receives reimbursement from Medicare,Medicaid or private pay sources.Significant limits
245、 on the scope of services reimbursed and on reimbursement rates and fees could have a material adverse effect on an operators liquidity,financial condition and results of operations,which could adversely affect the ability of an operator to meet its obligations to us.In addition,the replacement of a
246、n operator that has defaulted on its lease or loan could be delayed by the approval process of any federal,state or local agency necessary for the transfer of the facility or the replacement of the operator licensed to manage the facility.Legislative,regulatory,or administrative changes could advers
247、ely affect us or our security holders.The tax laws or regulations governing REITs or the administrative interpretations thereof may be amended at any time.We cannot predict if or when any new or amended law,regulation,or administrative interpretation will be adopted,promulgated,or become effective,a
248、nd any such change may apply retroactively.The last significant legislation affecting REITs came with the passage of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,effective for tax years beginning in 2018.We and our security holders may be adversely affected by any new or amended law,regulation,or administrative interp
249、retation.Prospective investors are urged to consult with their tax advisors with respect to the status of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and any other regulatory or administrative developments and proposals and their potential effect on investment in our securities.17We are exposed to the risk that the c
250、ash flows of our tenants and borrowers would be adversely affected by increased liability claims and liability insurance costs.ALF and SNF operators have experienced substantial increases in both the number and size of patient care liability claims in recent years,particularly in the states of Texas
251、 and Florida.As a result,general and professional liability costs have increased and may continue to increase.Nationwide,long-term care liability insurance rates are increasing because of large jury awards in states like Texas and Florida.Both Texas and Florida have now adopted SNF liability laws th
252、at modify or limit tort damages.Despite some of these reforms,the long-term care industry overall continues to experience very high general and professional liability costs.Insurance companies have responded to this claims crisis by severely restricting their capacity to write long-term care general
253、 and professional liability policies.No assurance can be given that the climate for long-term care general and professional liability insurance will improve in any of the foregoing states or any other states where the facility operators conduct business.Insurance companies may continue to reduce or
254、stop writing general and professional liability policies for ALFs and SNFs.Thus,general and professional liability insurance coverage may be restricted,very costly or not available,which may adversely affect the facility operators future operations,cash flows and financial condition and may have a m
255、aterial adverse effect on the facility operators ability to meet their obligations to us.We are exposed to risks associated with our investments in unconsolidated entities,including our lack of sole decision-making authority and our reliance on the financial condition of other interests.Our investme
256、nts in unconsolidated entities could be adversely affected by our lack of sole decision-making authority regarding major decisions,our reliance on the financial condition of other interests,any disputes that may arise between us and other partners,and our exposure to potential losses from the action
257、s of partners.Risks of dealing with parties outside NHI include limitations on unilateral major decisions opposed by other interests,the prospect of divergent goals of ownership including disputes regarding management,ownership or disposition of a property,or limitations on the transfer of our inter
258、ests without the consent of our partners.Risks of the unconsolidated entity extend to areas in which the financial health of our partners may impact our plans.Our partners might become bankrupt or fail to fund their share of required capital contributions,which may hinder significant action in the e
259、ntity.We may disagree with our partners about decisions affecting a property or the entity itself,which could result in litigation or arbitration that increases our expenses,distracts our officers and directors and disrupts the day-to-day operations of the property,including by delaying important de
260、cisions until the dispute is resolved;and finally,we may suffer losses as a result of actions taken by our partners with respect to our investments.We are subject to additional risks related to healthcare operations associated with our investments in unconsolidated entities,which could have a materi
261、al adverse effect on our results of operations.As of January 31,2020,we have an investment in an unconsolidated entity that is structured to be in compliance with RIDEA.As such,we are exposed to various operational risks with respect to those operating properties that may increase our costs or adver
262、sely affect our ability to increase revenues.These risks include fluctuations in resident occupancy,operating expenses,economic conditions;competition;certification and inspection laws,regulations,and standards;the availability of and increases in cost of general and professional liability insurance
263、 coverage;litigation;federal,state and local taxes and regulations;costs associated with government investigations and enforcement actions;the availability and increases in cost of labor;and other risks applicable to any operating business.Any one or a combination of these factors may adversely affe
264、ct our revenue and operations.We are exposed to risks related to environmental laws and the costs associated with liabilities related to hazardous substances.Under various federal and state laws,owners or operators of real property may be required to respond to the release of hazardous substances on
265、 the property and may be held liable for property damage,personal injuries or penalties that result from environmental contamination.These laws also expose us to the possibility that we may become liable to reimburse the government for damages and costs it incurs in connection with the contamination
266、.Generally,such liability attaches to a person based on the persons relationship to the property.Our tenants or borrowers are primarily responsible for the condition of the property they occupy.Moreover,we review environmental site assessment of the properties that we purchase or encumber prior to t
267、aking an interest in them.Those assessments are designed to meet the“all appropriate inquiry”standard,which qualifies us for the innocent purchaser defense if environmental liabilities arise.Based upon such assessments,we do not believe that any of our properties are subject to material environmenta
268、l contamination.However,environmental liabilities,including mold,may be present in our properties and we may incur costs to remediate contamination,which could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.We are exposed to the risk that we may not be fully indemnified by our
269、 lessees and borrowers against future litigation.18Our leases and notes require that the tenant/borrowers name us as an additional insured party on their insurance policies covering professional liability or personal injury claims.These instruments also require the tenant/borrower to indemnify and h
270、old us harmless for all claims arising out of or incidental to the occupancy and use of each facility.We cannot give any assurance that these protective measures will completely eliminate any risk to us related to future litigation,the costs of which could have a material adverse impact on us.We dep
271、end on the success of our future acquisitions and investments.We are exposed to the risk that our future acquisitions may not prove to be successful.We could encounter unanticipated difficulties and expenditures relating to any acquired properties,including contingent liabilities,and newly acquired
272、properties might require significant attention of NHIs management that would otherwise be devoted to our existing business.If we agree to provide construction funding to a borrower and the project is not completed,we may need to take steps to ensure completion of the project.Moreover,if we issue equ
273、ity securities or incur additional debt,or both,to finance future acquisitions,it may reduce our per share financial results.We depend on our ability to reinvest cash in real estate investments in a timely manner and on acceptable terms.From time to time,we will have cash available from principal pa
274、yments on our notes receivable and the sale of properties,including tenant purchase option exercises,under the terms of master leases or similar financial support arrangements.We must reinvest these proceeds,on a timely basis,in health care investments or in qualified short-term investments.We compe
275、te for real estate investments with a broad variety of potential investors.This competition for attractive investments may negatively affect our ability to make timely investments on terms acceptable to us.Delays in acquiring properties may negatively impact revenues and the amount of distributions
276、to stockholders.We may need to refinance existing debt or incur additional debt in the future,which may not be available on terms acceptable to us.We operate with a policy of incurring debt when,in the opinion of our Board of Directors,it is advisable.Currently,we believe that our current liquidity,
277、availability under our unsecured credit facility,and our capacity to service additional debt will enable us to meet our obligations,including dividends,and continue to make investments in healthcare real estate.While we currently have a low debt ratio,in the future,we may increase our borrowings.We
278、may incur additional debt by borrowing under our unsecured credit facility,mortgaging properties we own and/or issuing debt securities in a public offering or in a private transaction.We believe we will be able to raise additional debt and equity capital at reasonable costs to refinance our existing
279、 indebtedness at or prior to its maturity.Our ability to raise reasonably priced capital is not guaranteed;we may be unable to raise reasonably priced capital because of reasons related to our business or for reasons beyond our control,such as market conditions.If our access to capital becomes limit
280、ed,it could have an impact on our ability to refinance our debt obligations,fund dividend payments,acquire properties and fund acquisition activities.We have covenants related to our indebtedness which impose certain operational limitations and a breach of those covenants could materially adversely
281、affect our financial condition and results of operations.The terms of our current indebtedness as well as debt instruments that the Company may enter into in the future are subject to customary financial and operational covenants.Among other things,these provisions require us to maintain certain fin
282、ancial ratios and minimum net worth and impose certain limits on our ability to incur indebtedness,create liens and make investments or acquisitions.Our continued ability to incur debt and operate our business is subject to compliance with these covenants,which limit operational flexibility.Breaches
283、 of these covenants could result in a default under applicable debt instruments,even if payment obligations are satisfied.Financial and other covenants that limit our operational flexibility,as well as defaults resulting from a breach of any of these covenants in our debt instruments,could have a ma
284、terial adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.When interest rates increase,our common stock may decline in price.Our common stock,like other dividend stocks,is sensitive to changes in market interest rates.In response to changing interest rates the market price of our co
285、mmon stock may adjust like a long-term fixed-income security and,compared to shorter-term instruments,may have more volatility.A wide variety of market factors can cause interest rates to rise,including central bank monetary policy,an uptick in inflation and changes in general economic conditions.Th
286、e risks associated with increasing rates are intensified given that interest rates have increased from historic lows and are expected to increase in the future,with unpredictable effects on capital markets and on the price of our common stock.Consequential effects of a general rise in interest rates
287、 may hamper our access to capital markets,affect the liquidity of our underlying investments in real estate,and,by extension,limit 19managements effective range of responses to changing tenant circumstances or in answer to investment opportunities.Limited operational alternatives may further hinder
288、our ability to maintain or increase our dividend,and the market price of our common stock may decline as the result.We depend on revenues derived mainly from fixed rate investments in real estate assets,while a portion of our debt used to finance those investments bears interest at variable rates.Ou
289、r business model assumes that we can earn a spread between the returns earned from our investments in real estate as compared to our cost of debt and/or equity capital.Current interest rates on our debt are at low levels,and,as a result,the spread and our profitability on our investments have been a
290、t high levels.We are exposed to interest rate risk in the potential for a narrowing of our spread and profitability if interest rates increase in the future.Certain of our debt obligations are floating rate obligations with interest rates that vary with the movement of LIBOR or other indexes.Our rev
291、enues are derived mainly from fixed rate investments in real estate assets.Although our leases generally contain escalating rent clauses that provide a partial hedge against interest rate fluctuations,if interest rates rise,our interest costs for our existing floating rate debt and any new debt we i
292、ncur would also increase.This increasing cost of debt could reduce our profitability by increasing the cost of financing our existing portfolio and our investment activity.Rising interest rates could limit our ability to refinance existing debt upon maturity or cause us to pay higher rates upon refi
293、nancing.We manage a portion of our exposure to interest rate risk by accessing debt with staggered maturities and through the use of derivative instruments,such as interest rate swap agreements with major financial institutions.Increased interest rates may also negatively affect the market price of
294、our common stock and increase the cost of new equity capital.We are subject to risks related to changes in the method of determining LIBOR,or the replacement of LIBOR with an alternative reference rate,which may adversely affect interest rates on our current or future indebtedness and may otherwise
295、adversely affect our financial condition and result of operations.In 2017,the United Kingdoms Financial Conduct Authority announced that after 2021 it would no longer compel banks to submit the rates required to calculate the London Interbank Offered Rate(LIBOR).This announcement indicates that the
296、continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021.We have a significant number of debt instruments with attributes that are dependent on LIBOR.The transition from LIBOR to an alternative reference rate could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity,financ
297、ial condition and results of operations.We are exposed to the risk that our assets may be subject to impairment charges.We regularly evaluate our real estate investments and other assets for impairment indicators.The judgment regarding the existence of impairment indicators is based on factors such
298、as market conditions,operator performance and legal structure.If we determine that a significant impairment has occurred,we would be required to make an adjustment to the net carrying value of the asset,which could have a material adverse effect on our reported results of operations in the period in
299、 which the impairment charge occurs.We depend on the ability to continue to qualify for taxation as a Real Estate Investment Trust.We intend to operate as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as amended(the“Internal Revenue Code”)and believe we have and will continue to operate in such a m
300、anner.Since REIT qualification requires us to meet a number of complex requirements,it is possible that we may fail to fulfill them.If we fail to qualify as a REIT:we will not be allowed a deduction for distributions to stockholders in computing our taxable income;we will be subject to corporate-lev
301、el income tax,including any applicable alternative minimum tax,on our taxable incomeat regular corporate rates;we could be subject to increased state and local income taxes;andunless we are entitled to relief under relevant statutory provisions,we will be disqualified from taxation as a REIT forthe
302、four taxable years following the year during which we fail to qualify as a REIT.Because of all these factors,our failure to qualify as a REIT could also impair our ability to expand our business and could materially adversely affect the value of our common stock.The present federal income tax treatm
303、ent of REITs may be modified,possibly with retroactive effect,by legislative,judicial or administrative action at any time,which could affect the federal income tax treatment of an investment in us.The federal income tax rules dealing with REITs constantly are under review by persons involved in the
304、 legislative process,the U.S.Internal Revenue Service(the“IRS”)and the U.S.Treasury Department,which results in statutory changes as well as frequent revisions to regulations and interpretations.Revisions in federal tax laws and interpretations thereof could affect or cause us to change our investme
305、nts and commitments and affect the tax considerations of an investment in us.20Complying with REIT requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive acquisition opportunities or liquidate otherwise attractive investments,which could materially hinder our performance.To qualify as a REIT for U
306、.S.Federal income tax purposes,we must continually satisfy certain tests,including tests concerning the sources of our income,the nature and diversification of our assets,the amounts we distribute to our stockholders and the ownership of our stock.To meet these tests,we may be required to forego inv
307、estments or acquisitions we might otherwise make.Thus,compliance with the REIT requirements may materially hinder our performance.We are subject to risks associated with our joint venture investment with Life Care Services for Timber Ridge,an Entrance Fee CCRC,associated with Type A benefits offered
308、 to the residents of the joint ventures Entrance Fee community and related accounting requirements.Effective January 31,2020,we entered into a joint venture with Life Care Services(“LCS”)which consists of two parts,PropCo which owns the real estate and is owned 80%NHI/20%LCS and OpCo which operates
309、the property and is owned 25%NHI/75%LCS.Rents received from the OpCo in the RIDEA structure are treated as qualifying rents from real property for REIT tax purposes only if(i)they are paid pursuant to a lease of a“qualified healthcare property”and(ii)the operator qualifies as an“eligible independent
310、 contractor,”as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as amended(the“Code”).If either of these requirements are not satisfied,then the rents will not be qualifying rents.As a result of the RIDEA structure,we have an investment in the operations of Timber Ridge.Timber Ridge is a Class A qualit
311、y,Type A care CCRC.A Type A Entrance Fee community generally means the care of the resident is provided for upon payment of an Entrance Fee and thereafter payment of a set service fee paid monthly.The Entrance Fee is divided into a refundable and non-refundable portion depending upon the Residents c
312、hosen contract program.The service fee is determined at the time of move-in into an independent living(IL)unit and is subject to certain inflation based adjustments regardless of the residents future care needs.A resident must move into an IL unit initially and not require care at the time of move-i
313、n.However,thereafter the residents care requirements from assisted living to memory care to skilled nursing are provided for.The refundable portion of the upfront Entrance Fee is recorded as a liability on the financial statements of the OpCo.The non-refundable portion of the upfront Entrance Fee is
314、 recorded as deferred revenue and amortized over the actuarial life of the resident.We believe we have structured the joint venture in a way that does not require that the OpCos financial statements be consolidated into NHI,but if we are unable to properly maintain that structure or become required
315、for any reason to consolidate the OpCos financial statements into ours,the results would have a material adverse impact on our financial results.We have ownership limits in our charter with respect to our common stock and other classes of capital stock which may delay,defer or prevent a transaction
316、or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our common stock or might otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders.Our charter,subject to certain exceptions,contains restrictions on the ownership and transfer of our common and preferred stock that are intended to assist u
317、s in preserving our qualification as a REIT.Our charter provides that any transfer that would cause NHI to be beneficially owned by fewer than 100 persons or would cause NHI to be“closely held”under the Internal Revenue Code would be void,which,subject to certain exceptions,results in no person or e
318、ntity being allowed to own,actually or constructively,more than 9.9%of the outstanding shares of our stock.Our Board of Directors,in its sole discretion,may exempt a proposed transferee from the ownership limit and such an exemption has been granted through Excepted Holder Agreements to members of t
319、he Carl E.Adams family.Based on the Excepted Holder Agreements currently outstanding,the individual ownership limit for all other stockholders is approximately 7.5%.Our charter gives our Board of Directors broad powers to prohibit and rescind any attempted transfer in violation of the ownership limi
320、ts.These ownership limits may delay,defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our common stock or might otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders.We are subject to certain provisions of Maryland law and our charter and bylaws that could
321、 hinder,delay or prevent a change in control transaction,even if the transaction involves a premium price for our common stock or our stockholders believe such transaction to be otherwise in their best interests.The Maryland Business Combination Act provides that,unless exempted,a Maryland corporati
322、on may not engage in business combinations,including mergers,dispositions of 10%or more of its assets,issuances of shares of stock and other specified transactions with an“interested stockholder”or an affiliate of an interested stockholder for five years after the most recent date on which the inter
323、ested stockholder became an interested stockholder,and thereafter,unless specified criteria are met.An interested stockholder is generally a person owning or controlling,directly or indirectly,10%or more of the voting power of the outstanding stock of a Maryland corporation.Unless our Board of Direc
324、tors takes action to exempt us,generally or with respect to certain 21transactions,from this statute in the future,the Maryland Business Combination Act will be applicable to business combinations between us and other persons.The Companys charter and bylaws also contain certain provisions that could
325、 have the effect of making it more difficult for a third party to acquire,or discouraging a third party from attempting to acquire,control of the Company.Such provisions could limit the price that certain investors might be willing to pay in the future for the common stock.These provisions include a
326、 staggered board of directors,blank check preferred stock,and the application of Maryland corporate law provisions on business combinations and control shares.The foregoing matters may,together or separately,have the effect of discouraging or making more difficult an acquisition or change of control
327、 of the Company.If our efforts to maintain the privacy and security of Company information are not successful,we could incur substantial costs and reputational damage,and could become subject to litigation and enforcement actions.Our business,like that of other REITs,involves the receipt,storage and
328、 transmission of information about our Company,our tenants and borrowers,and our employees,some of which is entrusted to third-party service providers and vendors.We also work with third-party service providers and vendors to provide technology,systems and services that we use in connection with the
329、 receipt,storage and transmission of this information.Our information systems,and those of our third-party service providers and vendors,may be vulnerable to continually evolving cybersecurity risks.Unauthorized parties may attempt to gain access to these systems or our information through fraud or
330、deception of our associates,third-party service providers or vendors.Hardware,software or applications we obtain from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture or other problems that could unexpectedly compromise information security.The methods used to obtain unauthorized access,di
331、sable or degrade service or sabotage systems are also constantly changing and evolving and may be difficult to anticipate or detect for long periods of time.We have implemented and regularly review and update processes and procedures to protect against unauthorized access to or use of secured data a
332、nd to prevent data loss.However,the ever-evolving threats mean we and our third-party service providers and vendors must continually evaluate and adapt our respective systems and processes,and there is no guarantee that they will be adequate to safeguard against all data security breaches or misuses
333、 of data.Any significant compromise or breach of our data security,whether external or internal,or misuse of our data,could result in significant costs,fines,lawsuits,and damage to our reputation.In addition,as the regulatory environment related to information security,data collection and use,and privacy becomes increasingly rigorous,with new and constantly changing requirements applicable to our
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