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** Chicago-based firm 10.6 mln share offering as part of forward sale
** The REIT enters into 1-year forward sale agreement with underwriter Wells Fargo
** Upon settlement of agreement, co to use net proceeds for
** Ventas has ~419.4 mln shares outstanding for ~$27 bln market cap, per LSEG
** Shares fell 3 cents to close at $64.45 on Weds. Stock up 29% YTD and up ~45% over the past 12 months
** In comparison, S&P 500 Real Estate index up ~8% in 2024 and up ~25% over the past year
(Lance Tupper is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own) ((lance.tupper@thomsonreuters.com lance.tupper@tr.com 1-646-279-6380))
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