UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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):
April 25, 2005 (April 19, 2005)
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Tennessee 01-13031 62-1674303
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
111 Westwood Place, Suite 200
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(615) 221-2250
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
On April 19, 2005, Christopher J. Coates resigned as a member of the Board
of Directors of American Retirement Corporation (including in his capacity as a
member of the Company's Quality Assurance Committee) in order to explore other
business opportunities. Mr. Coates did not resign because of any disagreement
with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or
practices.
The vacancy on the Board of Directors resulting from the resignation of Mr.
Coates will be filled at a later date.
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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
By: /s/ Bryan D. Richardson
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Bryan D. Richardson
Executive Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: April 22, 2005
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