Ventas (VTR) director awarded 2,047 restricted stock units under 2022 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ventas, Inc. director Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. reported an equity award of 2,047 restricted stock units of common stock. The units were granted pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan and were valued using the $90.35 closing share price on the grant date.

The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Ventas, Inc.'s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Following this grant, Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. holds a total of 9,894.719 shares of Ventas common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,047	$90.35	$185K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,894.719 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted stock units granted by Issuer pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Represents the closing price per share of Issuer's common stock as of the grant date.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 2,047 units Valuation price per share: $90.35 per share Shares held after transaction: 9,894.719 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 2,047 units Equity award to director on grant date

Valuation price per share $90.35 per share Closing price on grant date used to value RSUs

Shares held after transaction 9,894.719 shares Director’s direct holdings following the grant

Vesting trigger Earlier of 1-year or 2027 meeting RSUs vest by one-year anniversary or 2027 Annual Meeting

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, 2022 Incentive Plan, vest, Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Restricted stock units financial

"Restricted stock units granted by Issuer pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2022 Incentive Plan financial

"Restricted stock units granted by Issuer 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.

vest financial

"The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr.

(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)
05/13/2026

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	05/13/2026		A		2,047(1)	A	$90.35(2)	9,894.719	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. Restricted stock units granted by Issuer pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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

Remarks:

	Joe V. Rodriguez, Jr. By: /s/ Jessica Stricklin, Attorney-In-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Ventas (VTR) director Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. report?

Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. reported receiving 2,047 restricted stock units of Ventas common stock. These units were granted as an equity award under the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan and reflect compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

At what price were the Ventas (VTR) restricted stock units valued in this Form 4?

The 2,047 restricted stock units were valued at $90.35 per share, which represents the closing price of Ventas common stock on the grant date. This price is used only for valuation and does not indicate an open-market transaction.

When do the restricted stock units granted to the Ventas (VTR) director vest?

The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Ventas, Inc.'s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This schedule ties vesting to both time in service and a future shareholder meeting.

How many Ventas (VTR) shares does Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. hold after this award?

After receiving the 2,047 restricted stock units, Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. holds a total of 9,894.719 shares of Ventas common stock directly. This figure reflects his direct ownership position reported as of the transaction date in the Form 4.

Is the Ventas (VTR) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reports a compensation grant, not a market purchase. The 2,047 restricted stock units were awarded as a grant under the Ventas, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan, classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market buy or sell.