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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 16, 2026, Gregory R. Liebbe, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller informed Ventas, Inc. (the “Company”) that he is resigning to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Liebbe’s last day of employment with the Company will be February 27, 2026. Mr. Liebbe’s decision to resign is not the result of any disagreement with the Company, including with respect to any matter relating to the Company’s accounting practices or financial reporting.
Robert. F. Probst, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company commented, “We are grateful for Greg’s many contributions to Ventas over the last 20 years, including the last 10 years as our Chief Accounting Officer. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Concurrent with Mr. Liebbe’s departure, Mr. Probst will assume the responsibilities of Chief Accounting Officer on an interim basis while the Company conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent successor.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| VENTAS, INC. | ||
| Date: February 20, 2026 | By: | /s/ Carey S. Roberts |
| Carey S. Roberts | ||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||