Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends National Health Investors Stockholders Vote FOR Both of Land & Buildings’ Director Nominees
Both Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms – ISS and Glass Lewis – Now Recommend Voting FOR Both of Land & Buildings’ Independent Nominees
ISS Highlights NHI’s “Remarkably Reactive and Defensive” Approach to Corporate Governance and Concludes It Is Unlikely to Improve Without “Fewer Directors With Ties to NHC”
Notes NHI’s “Governance Gaffes” and “Reactive Reversals” Do Not Inspire Confidence Among Stockholders and That Interlocking Relationships With NHC Have Hurt Profitability
Determines Land & Buildings’ Nominees Possess the Necessary Independence and Relevant Experience to Support Value-Enhancing Change in the Boardroom
Land & Buildings Urges NHI Stockholders to Vote FOR Land & Buildings’ Two Highly Qualified Nominees on the GOLD Proxy Card
In its report, ISS supported Land & Buildings’ case for change, stating:1
- “Overall, the board's approach to corporate governance has been remarkably reactive and defensive. Many of the board's governance-related actions took place under Jobe's tenure as nominating/governance committee chair, a decade-plus period that ended in April 2024.”
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“…it is unlikely that the profitability of its [National Healthcare Corp. (‘NHC’)] relationship or the quality of NHI's own board governance will improve without reducing the ties between board members and
NHC . The dissident has made a case for change.”
ISS highlighted the Board’s track record of poor governance, stating:
- “Jobe also presided over a long series of corporate governance missteps at NHI during his decade-plus tenure as nominating/governance committee chair.”
- “…the board's governance gaffes and reactive reversals do not inspire confidence among its shareholders.”
ISS also detailed concerns with the long-standing and interconnected relationships with
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“The board would benefit from fewer directors with ties to
NHC .”
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“Adams' ties to
NHC could not be clearer—he is its board chair, and has been since 2009.”
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“It is theoretically possible that
NHC's high coverage ratio is due to management, though the far more likely explanation is thatNHC simply enjoys far more favorable lease terms from NHI.”
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“The board established a special committee on
Aug. 2, 2024 to oversee theNHC lease renewal. The existence of the committee was first publicly disclosed onJan. 8, 2025 , and its full membership disclosed onMarch 28, 2025 . The above details likely matter little to shareholders, because as of the end ofApril 2025 , the committee had yet to convene a meeting.”
ISS outlined the strong qualifications of Land & Buildings’ director candidates, noting:
- “In addition to their independence, both Hoffmann and Troso appear to have relevant experience. Hoffmann has served on the board of three REITs, and Troso has experience with real estate transactions and corporate governance, from his time as an investment banker.”
Independent proxy advisor Glass Lewis also supported Land & Buildings’ case for change in its report last week, stating:2
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“[Robert Adams and Jimmy Jobe’s] prolonged tenure and historical ties to
NHC continue to raise legitimate questions about their ability to provide fully objective oversightin connection with one of the Company’s most sensitive and strategically significant leases.”
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“…shareholder confidence in the outcome of the
NHC lease renewal, and in the board’s governance posture more broadly, would be better served by more substantive change.”
- “…ongoing concerns regarding legacy relationships and board independence remain unresolved...”
Land & Buildings Founder and Chief Investment Officer,
Land & Buildings urges you to vote on the GOLD proxy card or GOLD voting instruction form TODAY to elect
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The views expressed are those of Land & Buildings as of the date referenced and are subject to change at any time based on market or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice. The information provided in this material should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. It should not be assumed that investments in such securities have been or will be profitable.
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