U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 24, 2004
EMERITUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Washington | 1-14012 | 91-1605464 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, Washington 98121
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(206) 298-2909
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 "Other Events."
See press release attached hereto as an exhibit.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Emeritus Corporation news release "EMERITUS SUBMITS PLAN TO BRING THE COMPANY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING STANDARDS" dated December 1, 2004.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| | | EMERITUS CORPORATION |
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| | By: | /s/ Raymond R. Brandstrom |
| | | Raymond R. Brandstrom |
| | | Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer |
| | | and Secretary |
Dated: December 1, 2004
