Janus Living Launches $840M IPO, Debuts as Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT

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Janus Living, Inc. has finalized its initial public offering, selling 42 million shares of Class A-1 common stock at $20.00 per share, raising $760.6 million in net proceeds to fund acquisitions and capital expenditures.

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• Initial Public Offering Priced

  Janus Living, Inc. is offering 42,000,000 shares of Class A-1 common stock at an initial public offering price of $20.00 per share, raising approximately $760.6 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated expenses.

• Significant Capital Raised for Growth

  The net proceeds from the offering are intended to fund acquisition and investment opportunities, general corporate purposes, and approximately $86 million in non-recurring, property-related capital expenditures for its initial portfolio of 34 senior housing communities.

• Controlled Company Structure

  Following the offering, Healthpeak Properties, Inc. will own approximately 83.6% of the total voting power, making Janus Living a 'controlled company' under NYSE corporate governance standards and externally managed by a Healthpeak subsidiary.

• Clean Balance Sheet and Liquidity

  The company will have no debt outstanding post-offering and will have access to $600 million in new credit facilities ($500 million revolving credit facility and $100 million delayed-draw term loan facility), providing substantial liquidity for future operations.

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This 424B4 filing marks the successful launch of Janus Living, Inc.'s initial public offering, establishing it as a publicly traded REIT focused exclusively on the senior housing sector. The $840 million offering provides substantial capital for the company's stated strategy of pursuing acquisitions and making property-related capital expenditures. While new investors face significant dilution with a pro forma net tangible book value of $8.66 per share compared to the $20.00 IPO price, this is a common characteristic of IPOs where existing equity is revalued. Healthpeak Properties, Inc. will retain a majority voting interest (83.6%), making Janus Living a 'controlled company' and highlighting the external management structure. The company begins its public life with a strong liquidity position, including $600 million in new credit facilities and no outstanding debt, positioning it for future growth in a demographically favorable sector.