Ventas director granted stock units from dividends

Ventas, Inc. director Maurice S. Smith reported acquiring small amounts of common stock units through compensation deferral programs.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ventas, Inc. director Maurice S. Smith reported acquiring small amounts of common stock units through compensation deferral programs. On April 16, 2026, he received 59.316 and 66.742 common stock units, both tied to dividend equivalents under non-employee director deferral arrangements and valued at the closing price of $85.51 per share on the grant date.

These units are payable solely in common stock under the terms of the company’s cash and equity award deferral programs. Following these awards, Smith directly holds a total of 28,675.671 shares of Ventas common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 126.058 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Smith Maurice S

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	59.316	$85.51	$5K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	66.742	$85.51	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 28,675.671 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Common stock in the form of units granted under the Ventas, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Cash Compensation Deferral Plan (the "Plan") as a result of dividend equivalents credited with respect to the dividend on Issuer's common stock paid on April 16, 2026. Such units are payable solely in common stock and subject to the terms and conditions of the Reporting Person's deferral election and the Plan.
2. F2. Represents the closing price per share of Issuer's common stock as of the grant date.
3. F3. Common stock in the form of units granted under the Ventas, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Equity Award Deferral Program (the "Program") adopted pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan as a result of dividend equivalents credited with respect to the dividend on Issuer's common stock paid on April 16, 2026. Such units are payable solely in common stock and subject to the terms and conditions of the Reporting Person's deferral election and the Program.

Key Figures

Dividend-equivalent stock units (cash plan): 59.316 shares Dividend-equivalent stock units (equity program): 66.742 shares Grant valuation price: $85.51 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Dividend-equivalent stock units (cash plan) 59.316 shares Granted April 16, 2026 under Cash Compensation Deferral Plan

Dividend-equivalent stock units (equity program) 66.742 shares Granted April 16, 2026 under Equity Award Deferral Program

Grant valuation price $85.51 per share Closing price of Ventas common stock on April 16, 2026

Shares held after transactions 28,675.671 shares Direct Ventas common stock holdings after April 16, 2026 awards

Number of acquire-type transactions 2 transactions Both coded as A (grant/award acquisition) on April 16, 2026

Key Terms

Non-Employee Directors' Cash Compensation Deferral Plan, dividend equivalents, Non-Employee Directors' Equity Award Deferral Program, 2022 Incentive Plan

4 terms

Non-Employee Directors' Cash Compensation Deferral Plan financial

"Common stock in the form of units granted under the Ventas, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Cash Compensation Deferral Plan"

dividend equivalents financial

"as a result of dividend equivalents credited with respect to the dividend on Issuer's common stock"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

Non-Employee Directors' Equity Award Deferral Program financial

"Common stock in the form of units granted under the Ventas, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Equity Award Deferral Program"

2022 Incentive Plan financial

"Non-Employee Directors' Equity Award Deferral Program adopted pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan"

A 2022 incentive plan is a formal program adopted in 2022 that outlines how a company will reward employees, executives, or directors with cash, stock, or other benefits tied to performance or continued service. Investors care because these plans can change how much ownership exists (dilution), affect reported profits through compensation costs, and influence whether managers are motivated to increase long‑term value—think of it as the rules for a company’s bonus and stock‑award system.

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What insider activity did Ventas (VTR) director Maurice S. Smith report?

Maurice S. Smith reported acquiring additional Ventas common stock units as compensation. Two small awards, credited as dividend equivalents under director deferral programs, increased his direct holdings and are payable solely in common stock according to the plans’ terms and his deferral elections.

How many Ventas (VTR) shares did Maurice S. Smith acquire in this Form 4?

Maurice S. Smith acquired 59.316 and 66.742 Ventas common stock units. These awards stem from dividend equivalents credited on April 16, 2026, under non-employee director compensation deferral programs, rather than open-market purchases or sales of the company’s stock.

What was the reference price for the Ventas (VTR) stock units granted?

The stock units were valued at $85.51 per share, representing the closing price of Ventas common stock on April 16, 2026. This price is used for the grant calculation of units credited as dividend equivalents under the director deferral programs.

What are the Ventas (VTR) director deferral plans mentioned in the Form 4?

The filing references the Ventas Non-Employee Directors' Cash Compensation Deferral Plan and the Non-Employee Directors' Equity Award Deferral Program. Both credit dividend-equivalent stock units that are payable solely in common stock, subject to each director’s deferral election and plan terms.

How many Ventas (VTR) shares does Maurice S. Smith hold after these awards?

After these awards, Maurice S. Smith directly holds 28,675.671 Ventas common shares. This figure reflects his updated ownership following the addition of dividend-equivalent stock units credited on April 16, 2026, under the company’s non-employee director deferral arrangements.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/17/2026 - 04:10 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smith Maurice S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O VENTAS, INC.

300 NORTH LASALLE ST., SUITE 1600

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60654

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ventas, Inc. [ VTR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/16/2026		A		59.316(1)	A	$85.51(2)	28,608.929	D
Common Stock	04/16/2026		A		66.742(3)	A	$85.51(2)	28,675.671	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Common stock in the form of units granted under the Ventas, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Cash Compensation Deferral Plan (the "Plan") as a result of dividend equivalents credited with respect to the dividend on Issuer's common stock paid on April 16, 2026. Such units are payable solely in common stock and subject to the terms and conditions of the Reporting Person's deferral election and the Plan.

2. Represents the closing price per share of Issuer's common stock as of the grant date.

3. Common stock in the form of units granted under the Ventas, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Equity Award Deferral Program (the "Program") adopted pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan as a result of dividend equivalents credited with respect to the dividend on Issuer's common stock paid on April 16, 2026. Such units are payable solely in common stock and subject to the terms and conditions of the Reporting Person's deferral election and the Program.

Remarks:

	Maurice S. Smith, By: /s/ Jessica Stricklin, Attorney-In-Fact	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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