Ventas, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Ventas, Inc. (VTR) filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that Gregory R. Liebbe, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, informed the company on February 16, 2026 that he will resign to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Liebbe’s last day will be February 27, 2026. The company stated his decision was not the result of any disagreement with Ventas, including on accounting or financial reporting matters. Robert F. Probst, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibilities of Chief Accounting Officer on an interim basis while Ventas conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent successor.

Key Details

• Resignation announced: February 16, 2026; last day at company: February 27, 2026.
• Mr. Liebbe has been with Ventas for ~20 years and served the last ~10 years as Chief Accounting Officer.
• Company states resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding accounting or financial reporting.
• CFO Robert F. Probst will take on interim CAO responsibilities while a comprehensive search for a successor is conducted.

Why It Matters
This is a leadership change in Ventas’s accounting function—important for investors because the Chief Accounting Officer plays a central role in financial reporting and internal controls. The CFO assuming interim CAO duties provides immediate continuity, and the company’s explicit statement that the departure was not related to accounting disagreements reduces potential regulatory or governance concerns. Investors should note the transition but the filing indicates the company is managing succession and oversight steps.