UNITED STATES
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) November 24, 2005
Health Care REIT, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | 1-8923
(Commission
File Number) | | 34-1096634
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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One SeaGate, Suite 1500, Toledo, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices) | | 43604
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (419) 247-2800
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| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On November 24, 2005, Bruce G. Thompson, a director, co-founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of Health Care REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) passed away in his home in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Thompson was a director of the Company since 1971 and was a member of the Investment and Planning Committees.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant had duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | HEALTH CARE REIT, INC.
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| | | By: | | /s/ GEORGE L. CHAPMAN |
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| | | | George L. Chapman
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| Its: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | | | |
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| Dated: November 30, 2005 | | | | |
