EX-10.1 CIC AGREEMENT - MAINGOT
NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC
CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of August 27, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between National Health Investors, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Christian Maingot (the “Executive”).
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the Committee (as defined in Section 1) has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to secure the Executive’s continued services and objectivity in the event of any threat or occurrence of, or negotiation or other action that could lead to, or create the possibility of, a Change in Control (as defined in Section 1) of the Company, without concern as to whether the Executive might be hindered or distracted by personal uncertainties and risks created by any such possible Change in Control, and to encourage the Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company, and in order to further such interests, the Committee has authorized the Company to enter into this Agreement.
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