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 25, 2016
VENTAS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
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1-10989 |
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61-1055020 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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353 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, Illinois |
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60654 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (877) 483-6827
Not Applicable
Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 25, 2016, Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ventas, Inc., announced that it commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding $550 million aggregate principal amount of 1.55% Senior Notes due 2016, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ventas, Inc. A copy of the press release, dated May 25, 2016, announcing the commencement of the Tender Offer is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press release dated May 25, 2016, announcing the commencement of the Tender Offer. |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 25, 2016 |
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/s/ T. Richard Riney |
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T. Richard Riney |
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Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Ethics and Compliance Officer |