Sabra Announces the Additions of Lukas Hartwich and Eliza Gozar

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Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBRA) announced the addition of Lukas Hartwich as Senior Vice President – Finance and Eliza Gozar as Senior Vice President – Investments. Hartwich brings 15 years of experience from Green Street, while Gozar joins with over 24 years in the field, including significant roles at American Healthcare Investors and HCP, Inc. CEO Rick Matros expressed enthusiasm for their expertise, highlighting their fit with Sabra's culture.

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• Lukas Hartwich and Eliza Gozar bring extensive experience in finance and investments, respectively.
• Hartwich comes from Green Street with a focus on healthcare and lodging sectors.
• Gozar has 16 years of health care REIT experience and previously managed acquisitions at reputable firms.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBRA) announced today that Lukas Hartwich and Eliza Gozar have joined Sabra.

Mr. Hartwich joins Sabra as Senior Vice President – Finance. In this role, Mr. Hartwich will work directly with Michael Costa, Sabra’s Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, in overseeing Sabra’s investor relations, capital markets and financial planning and analysis functions. Mr. Hartwich comes to Sabra after 15 years at Green Street, most recently as a Managing Director, where he served as the head of research coverage for the health care and lodging sectors. Mr. Hartwich is a graduate of the University of Arizona and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Ms. Gozar joins Sabra as Senior Vice President – Investments. In this role, Ms. Gozar will work directly with Darrin Smith, Sabra’s Executive Vice President – Investments, in managing investments and business development. Ms. Gozar comes to Sabra with over 24 years of professional experience including 16 years of dedicated health care REIT experience, most recently at American Healthcare Investors, where she served as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions since 2015. Prior to American Healthcare Investors, Ms. Gozar worked at HCP, Inc. (now HealthPeak), serving on both the Acquisitions and Asset Management teams from 2005 to 2015. Ms. Gozar is a graduate of both Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe and Pomona College.

Commenting on these additions, Rick Matros, CEO and Chair, said, “We are very pleased to have Lukas and Eliza on the Sabra team. We have known Lukas for years from his time covering Sabra at Green Street. Eliza comes to Sabra with fantastic experience and had previously worked with Darrin Smith. Both bring added depth to Sabra and are terrific fits with our culture.”

ABOUT SABRA

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBRA), a Maryland corporation, operates as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (a "REIT") that, through its subsidiaries, owns and invests in real estate serving the healthcare industry throughout the United States and Canada.

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Investor & Media Inquiries:

1-888-393-8248 or investorinquiries@sabrahealth.com

Source: Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

FAQ

Who are the new executives at SBRA?

Lukas Hartwich is the new Senior Vice President – Finance, and Eliza Gozar is the new Senior Vice President – Investments at Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

What experience does Lukas Hartwich bring to SBRA?

Lukas Hartwich brings 15 years of experience from Green Street where he led research in the healthcare sector.

What is Eliza Gozar's background in real estate investment?

Eliza Gozar has over 24 years of professional experience, including 16 years focused on health care REITs and roles at American Healthcare Investors and HCP, Inc.

What did CEO Rick Matros say about the new hires at SBRA?

CEO Rick Matros expressed satisfaction with the addition of Hartwich and Gozar, noting their extensive experience and cultural fit.