CareTrust REIT Upsizes Equity Offering to $502.8M via Forward Sale Agreements

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CareTrust REIT announced the pricing of an upsized $502.8 million forward sale equity offering, potentially reaching $578.2 million, to fund future acquisitions and debt repayment.

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• Upsized Equity Offering Priced

  CareTrust REIT priced an offering of 12.5 million shares, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1.875 million shares, totaling up to 14.375 million shares.

• Significant Capital Raise

  The offering is expected to generate approximately $502.8 million in gross proceeds, or $578.2 million if the underwriters' option is fully exercised, upon physical settlement of forward sale agreements.

• Forward Sale Agreement Structure

  The company will not initially receive proceeds from the sale of shares by forward purchasers; physical settlement and receipt of proceeds are anticipated within approximately one year.

• Dilution and Pricing

  The offering represents potential dilution of approximately 6.09% and is priced at $40.225 per share, a slight discount to the May 18, 2026 closing price of $41.52, but executed while the stock is trading near its 52-week high.

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CareTrust REIT has finalized the terms for an upsized public offering of 12.5 million shares of common stock, potentially increasing to 14.375 million shares if the underwriters' option is fully exercised. This offering, structured as a forward sale agreement, is expected to generate approximately $502.8 million in gross proceeds (or $578.2 million with the option) upon physical settlement within one year. The shares are priced at $40.225, a modest discount to the last reported sale price of $41.52 on May 18, 2026, and near the company's 52-week high. This capital raise, representing nearly 6% of the company's market capitalization and potential dilution of over 6%, is intended for general corporate purposes, including future acquisitions, investments, or debt repayment. The upsized nature of the offering, following a previous announcement for a smaller amount, indicates strong market demand and supports the company's ongoing growth strategy, as evidenced by recent significant acquisitions.