U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): March 6, 2012
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)
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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 |
(b) On March 6, 2013, director Raymond R. Brandstrom notified Emeritus Corporation (the “Company”) and its board of directors (the “Board”) of his decision to not stand for re-election to the Company’s Board at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to devote more time to his other business interests.
Mr. Brandstrom’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, the Company’s management, the Board or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Brandstrom will continue to serve as a director until his current term expires at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders expected to be held in May 2013.
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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.
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| March 11, 2013 | | | | EMERITUS CORPORATION |
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| | By: | | /s/ Robert C. Bateman |
| | | | Robert C. Bateman, Executive Vice President— |
| | | | Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
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