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) May 4, 2006
Health Care REIT, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-8923 | | 34-1096634 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
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| One SeaGate, Suite 1500, Toledo, Ohio | | 43604 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (419) 247-2800
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 4, 2006, Health Care REIT, Inc. issued a press release that announced operating results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006. The press release is posted on the Company’s Web site (www.hcreit.com) under the heading Press Releases. A copy of the press release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits.
| 99.1 | | Press release dated May 4, 2006 |
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 | |
| | | George L. Chapman | |
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Its: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 4, 2006
