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): May 11, 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:
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 11, 2009, Emeritus Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The press release should be read in conjunction with the note regarding forward-looking statements, which is included in the text of the press release.
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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.
| May 11, 2009 | | EMERITUS CORPORATION |
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| | By: | /s/ Raymond R. Brandstrom |
| | | Raymond R. Brandstrom, Executive Vice President— |
| | | Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 11, 2009, reports on financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009. |
