Ventas (VTR) director adds 2,500 shares in open-market purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ventas, Inc. director Michael J. Embler reported an open-market purchase of 2,500 shares of the company’s Common Stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $78.81 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owns a total of 19,201.958 Ventas shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,500 shares ($197,025)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider EMBLER MICHAEL J

Role null

Bought 2,500 shs ($197K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	2,500	$78.81	$197K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 19,201.958 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 2,500 shares Purchase price: $78.81 per share Shares owned after trade: 19,201.958 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 2,500 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock

Purchase price $78.81 per share Average price for 2,500-share buy

Shares owned after trade 19,201.958 shares Director’s direct Ventas holdings post-transaction

Net buy shares 2,500 shares Net-buy direction in transactionSummary

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, net-buy, Form 4

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

net-buy financial

"netBuySellDirection: "net-buy""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

EMBLER MICHAEL J

(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)
06/03/2026

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	06/03/2026		P		2,500	A	$78.81	19,201.958	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:

Remarks:

	Michael J. Embler, By: /s/ Kenneth Hagan, Attorney-In-Fact	06/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ventas (VTR) report in this Form 4?

Ventas reported that director Michael J. Embler purchased 2,500 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $78.81 per share. This filing reflects a net-buy insider action and updates his direct ownership position in the company.

How many Ventas (VTR) shares did Michael J. Embler buy and at what price?

Michael J. Embler bought 2,500 Ventas Common Stock shares at an average price of $78.81 per share. The transaction was coded as an open-market purchase, indicating he actively acquired additional shares rather than receiving them as compensation or through options.

What is Michael J. Embler’s total Ventas (VTR) share ownership after this trade?

After the reported purchase, Michael J. Embler directly owns 19,201.958 shares of Ventas Common Stock. This total reflects his updated position following the 2,500-share open-market acquisition disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing with the SEC.

Was the Ventas (VTR) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The transaction was a buy. The Form 4 identifies it as an open-market purchase, with 2,500 Ventas Common Stock shares acquired at $78.81 per share, and no corresponding sales or derivative exercises reported for this reporting period.

Does the Ventas (VTR) Form 4 show any derivative or option activity?

No derivative or option activity appears in this filing. The derivativeSummary section is empty, and the transactionSummary shows zero exercises, indicating the only reported activity is the direct open-market purchase of 2,500 Common Stock shares.