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): February 16, 2009
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)
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On February 16, 2009, Justin Hutchens, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, resigned his position effective March 17, 2009. Mr. Hutchens is leaving in order to pursue an opportunity outside the industry as President and Chief Operating Officer of National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI), a healthcare REIT based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 18, 2009, entitled Emeritus Announces Resignation of Chief Operating Officer. |
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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.
| Dated: February 17, 2009 | | EMERITUS CORPORATION |
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| | By: | /s/ Granger Cobb |
| | | Granger Cobb |
| | | President and Co-Chief Executive Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 18, 2009, entitled Emeritus Announces Resignation of Chief Operating Officer. |
