Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On June 15, 2026, Carey S. Roberts, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary of Ventas, Inc. (“Ventas” or the “Company”) notified Ventas of her intention to resign from the Company effective June 26, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Ms. Roberts intends to join Blackstone, Inc. as Senior Managing Director and General Counsel - Real Estate. She will remain in her role through the Effective Date. The Company and the Board of Directors of the Company thank Ms. Roberts for her outstanding contributions during her tenure at Ventas. Item 8.01 Other Events As of the Effective Date, Kevin M. Bohl will assume the responsibilities of General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary on an interim basis. Mr. Bohl currently serves as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary for Ventas and has been with the Company since 2011. SIGNATURES 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: June 15, 2026 By: /s/ Robert F. Probst Robert F. Probst Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer