American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust raises $895.6 million in offering.

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. (ARC Healthcare) has raised $895.6 million of the $1.5 billion offering, excluding the $237.5 million Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). A Form 8-K announcing this information was filed with the SEC, and the company has engaged Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and RCS Capital, a division of Realty Capital Securities, as underwriters for the offering.

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. (ARC Healthcare) has successfully raised $895.6 million from its $1.5 billion offering, excluding the $237.5 million Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). The offering was announced in a Form 8-K filing with the SEC. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and RCS Capital, a division of Realty Capital Securities, served as underwriters for the transaction [1].

The funds raised will likely be utilized to expand ARC Healthcare's portfolio, which focuses on healthcare real estate investments. This offering is a significant milestone for the company, as it demonstrates investor confidence in the healthcare real estate sector. The proceeds from the offering will be used to acquire or develop properties that align with ARC Healthcare's investment strategy, which includes skilled nursing facilities and senior housing facilities [2].

The healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) sector has shown resilience in recent years, with many trusts experiencing a recovery in cash flows and occupancy rates. ARC Healthcare, like its peers, has benefited from the aging population trend, which has driven demand for senior housing and skilled nursing facilities [3].

The completion of this offering is a positive development for ARC Healthcare, as it provides the company with the financial resources needed to grow and expand its portfolio. Investors in ARC Healthcare can expect to see the benefits of this investment in the form of increased dividends and potential capital appreciation [4].

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/article/4796443-omega-healthcare-investors-reit-growing-and-paying-a-healthy-7-percent-yield
[2] https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html
[3] https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html
[4] https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html