Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) today reported operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as well as other recent events.

For the quarter, CareTrust REIT reported:

• Investments of $440.8 million at an estimated stabilized yield of 9.1%;
• 17.2 million shares sold under its ATM Program for gross proceeds of $500.1 million;
• Prepayment of the entirety of the $200.0 million term loan;
• 98.7% of contractual rent and interest collected;
• Net income of $33.4 million and net income per share of $0.21;
• Net Debt to Annualized Normalized Run Rate EBITDA of 0.08x;
• Normalized FFO of $60.9 million and normalized FFO per share of $0.38;
• Normalized FAD of $61.9 million and normalized FAD per share of $0.39;
• A quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share, representing a payout ratio of approximately 74% on normalized FAD; and
• Year-over-year market cap growth of approximately 123%.

Since quarter end, CareTrust REIT reported:

• Investments totaling approximately $89.2 million at an estimated stabilized yield of 9.2% and $916.5 million year-to-date at an estimated stabilized yield of 9.4%;
• Pending acquisition of four skilled nursing facilities in the Northeast for approximately $57 million at an estimated stabilized yield of 8.8% with an estimated closing in November 2024;
• Entering into a material contract to acquire a portfolio of 31 skilled nursing assets in Tennessee for a purchase price of $500 million, investing $442 million, at an estimated yield of 9.0%, expected to close by year-end;
• Investment pipeline of approximately $700 million at an average estimated yield of 9.5%, which includes the pending Northeast acquisition and Tennessee contract noted above;
• Initiating a process to extend and upsize its existing revolving credit line to $1.2 billion; and
• Cash on hand of approximately $234 million.

CareTrust’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dave Sedgwick, commented on the Company’s 2024 third quarter results. “The large portfolio in Tennessee we announced today is a tremendous way to close out an extraordinary year. We are proud to again support the expansion of some of the country’s best operators who have a proven commitment to caring for the employees, residents, patients, and communities they serve.” Mr. Sedgwick continued, “There has never been a more exciting time for CareTrust. We are on track to invest approximately $1.4 billion at an average yield of approximately 9.3% by the end of the year and the pipeline continues to reload with compelling opportunities to grow and diversify the portfolio further next year. The flywheel is racing.”

Financial Results for Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

Chief Financial Officer, Bill Wagner, reported that, for the third quarter, CareTrust reported net income of $33.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted weighted-average common share, normalized FFO of $60.9 million, or $0.38 per diluted weighted-average common share, and normalized FAD of $61.9 million, or $0.39 per diluted weighted-average common share.

Liquidity

As of quarter end, CareTrust reported net debt-to-annualized normalized run rate EBITDA of 0.08x, which is below the Company's target leverage range of 4.0x to 5.0x, and a net debt-to-enterprise value of approximately 0.4%. Mr. Wagner stated that, as of today, the Company has no borrowings outstanding on its $600 million revolving credit line, with no scheduled debt maturities prior to 2027. He also disclosed that CareTrust currently has approximately $234 million in cash on hand. During the third quarter of 2024, the Company sold 17.2 million shares under the ATM Program at a weighted average sales price of $29.01 for gross proceeds of $500.1 million. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $440.1 million available for future issuances under the ATM Program. "We have continued to use our ATM Program to take advantage of a current cost of equity that allows us to fund a replenishing pipeline of accretive investment opportunities," said Mr. Wagner.

Guidance Updated

The Company updated guidance for 2024, with Mr. Wagner projecting on a per-diluted weighted-average common share basis net income of approximately $0.83 to $0.84, normalized FFO of approximately $1.49 to $1.50, and normalized FAD of approximately $1.53 to $1.54. He noted that the 2024 guidance is based on a diluted weighted-average common share count of 152.6 million shares, and assumes the following:

• All investments year-to-date;
• No new investments, other than the Northeast acquisition expected to close in November 2024;
• Dispositions and loan repayments made to date;
• No new dispositions or loan repayments beyond those completed or announced to date;
• No new debt incurrences or new equity issuances; and
• Estimated 2.5% CPI-based rent escalators under CareTrust's long-term net leases.

Dividend Maintained

During the quarter, CareTrust declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per common share. On an annualized basis, the payout ratio was approximately 76% based on third quarter 2024 normalized FFO, and 74% based on third quarter 2024 normalized FAD.

Conference Call

A conference call will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time), during which CareTrust’s management will discuss third quarter 2024 results, recent developments and other matters. The toll-free dial-in number is 1 (800) 715-9871 or toll dial-in number is 1 (646) 307-1963 and the conference ID number is 2243604. To listen to the call online, or to view any financial or other statistical information required by SEC Regulation G, please visit the Investors section of the CareTrust REIT website at http://investor.caretrustreit.com. This call will be recorded, and will be available for replay via the website for 30 days following the call.

About CareTrust™

CareTrust REIT, Inc. is a self-administered, publicly-traded real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing and other healthcare-related properties. With a nationwide portfolio of long-term net-leased properties, and a growing portfolio of quality operators leasing them, CareTrust REIT is pursuing both external and organic growth opportunities across the United States. More information about CareTrust REIT is available at www.caretrustreit.com.

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