LTC Properties Inc. (NYSE:LTC), a real estate investment trust investing in seniors housing and care, today announced it has acquired two Michigan seniors housing communities and one Texas skilled nursing center. The Michigan communities will be operated by Randall Residence, and the Texas center will be operated by HMG Healthcare. Both regional operators are new to LTC.

• Acquired two properties, located in Auburn Hills and Sterling Heights, for $19 million, with an additional capital improvement investment of approximately $2 million in the first year of the lease
• 156 total assisted living and memory care units
• 10-year triple net master lease, escalating 2% annually starting in the second year of the lease, with four, five-year renewal options
• Initial cash yield of 7.4%

• Acquired one property, located in Longview, for $13.5 million
• Skilled nursing center with 140 licensed beds
• 10-year triple net master lease, escalating 2% annually starting in the second year of the lease, with two, five-year renewal options
• Initial cash yield of 8.5%

"We remain committed to partnering with strong regional operators that are demonstrating executable and targeted growth plans, and Randall Residence and HMG Healthcare embody these characteristics," said Wendy Simpson, LTC's CEO and President. "We have been cultivating these relationships for some time, and have confidence in their ability to perform well by focusing on residents and best-in-class operations. These partnerships provide a pathway for growth for all of us."

LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC holds more than 200 investments in 28 states with 30 operating partners. The portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties. Learn more at www.LTCreit.com.

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