NHI agrees to sell NHC portfolio for $560 million, closing expected July 1, 2026
National Health Investors agreed to sell 32 skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities to its lessee, National HealthCare Corporation, for $560.0 million. The company expects to close on July 1, 2026, subject to customary conditions including the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, and plans to use net proceeds to repay borrowings and fund future investments. The filing says the 35 properties generated about $39.7 million of cash lease revenue in 2025, so shareholders will lose that income stream while gaining proceeds to reduce debt.
Key points
- Sale of 32 skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities to NHC for $560.0 million.
- Anticipated closing date of July 1, 2026, subject to customary conditions and HSR waiting period expiration or termination.
- The 35 properties generated approximately $39.7 million of cash lease revenue in 2025, including percentage rent.
- Expected transaction costs of $6.0 to $8.0 million; pro forma net debt-to-annualized EBITDA of about 2.3x and available liquidity of about $1.4 billion.
The filing
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