JPMorgan discloses 5.9% Ventas (VTR) ownership in Schedule 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has filed a Schedule 13G showing a significant ownership position in Ventas, Inc. common stock. As of 12/31/2025, JPMorgan reports beneficial ownership of 28,174,629 Ventas shares, representing 5.9% of the outstanding common stock.

The filing states JPMorgan has sole voting power over 22,685,575 shares and shared voting power over 1,573,364 shares, with sole dispositive power over 26,876,054 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,297,916 shares. JPMorgan certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Ventas.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Ventas, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock $0.25 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

92276F100

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 92276F100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 22,685,575.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,573,364.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 26,876,054.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,297,916.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

28,174,629.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Ventas, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 300 North LaSalle Street Suite 1600 Chicago IL 60654
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 270 Park Avenue,,New York, NY 10017
(c)	Citizenship: DE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock $0.25 par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: 92276F100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 28174629
(b)	Percent of class: 5.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 22685575
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 1573364
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 26876054
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1297916
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC; JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association; JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited; J.P. MORGAN SE; J.P. Morgan (Suisse) SA; J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.; J.P. Morgan Mansart Management Limited; Security Capital Research & Management Inc.; JPMorgan Asset Management (China) Company Limited; 55I, LLC
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.

Signature:	Rachel Tsvaygoft
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	01/21/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake does JPMorgan Chase & Co. report in Ventas (VTR)?

JPMorgan Chase & Co. reports beneficial ownership of 28,174,629 Ventas common shares, representing 5.9% of the class as of 12/31/2025.

How much voting power does JPMorgan have over Ventas (VTR) shares?

JPMorgan reports 22,685,575 Ventas shares with sole voting power and 1,573,364 shares with shared voting power.

How many Ventas (VTR) shares can JPMorgan dispose of?

JPMorgan indicates sole dispositive power over 26,876,054 Ventas shares and shared dispositive power over 1,297,916 shares.

Why did JPMorgan file a Schedule 13G on Ventas (VTR)?

The filing is required because JPMorgan’s beneficial ownership in Ventas common stock reached above 5% as of 12/31/2025, triggering Schedule 13G reporting.

Is JPMorgan seeking to influence control of Ventas (VTR)?

JPMorgan certifies the Ventas securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company.

Who signed the JPMorgan Schedule 13G for Ventas (VTR)?

The statement was signed by Rachel Tsvaygoft, Vice President, who certified that the information in the filing is true, complete, and correct.