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 4, 2004
(March 4, 2004)
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee 01-13031 62-1674303
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
111 Westwood Place, Suite 200
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 221-2250
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 4, 2004, American Retirement Corporation issued a press release
announcing its fourth quarter and year-end 2003 earnings results. A copy of the
press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 4, 2004, American Retirement Corporation issued a press release
announcing its fourth quarter and year-end 2003 earnings results. A copy of the
press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
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.
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
Date: March 4, 2004 By: /s/ Bryan D. Richardson
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Name: Bryan D. Richardson
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated March 4, 2004
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