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): February 19, 2014
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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| 4500 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio | | 43615 |
| (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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Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 19, 2014, Jeffrey R. Otten advised Health Care REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held on May 1, 2014. Mr. Otten will remain on the Board of Directors until his term expires at the Annual Meeting. Mr. Otten indicated that his decision not to stand for re-election was based on his desire to limit professional commitments and spend more time with his family and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
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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| HEALTH CARE REIT, INC. |
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| By: | | /s/ GEORGE L. CHAPMAN |
| George L. Chapman |
| Its: Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President |
Dated: February 21, 2014
