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UNITED STATES
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): October 11, 1996
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ATRIA COMMUNITIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21159 61-1303738
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
515 West Market Street
Louisville, Kentucky
(Address of principal executive offices)
40202
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (502) 596-7540
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The Company is filing certain "Cautionary Statements" for the purpose of
establishing a readily available document which may be referenced pursuant to
the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such Cautionary Statements are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Cautionary Statements
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ATRIA COMMUNITIES, INC.
By: /s/ J. Timothy Wesley
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J. Timothy Wesley
Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President of Development and
Secretary
Dated: October 11, 1996
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Cautionary Statements
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