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): January 7, 2015
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)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Shell Company Transactions.
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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1.1 |
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Underwriting Agreement dated January 7, 2015 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 3.500% Senior Notes due 2025. |
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1.2 |
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Underwriting Agreement dated January 7, 2015 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 4.375% Senior Notes due 2045. |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP regarding the 3.500% Senior Notes due 2025. |
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5.2 |
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Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP regarding the 4.375% Senior Notes due 2045. |
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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VENTAS, INC. | |
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Date: January 12, 2015 |
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/s/ KRISTEN M. BENSON |
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Name: |
Kristen M. Benson |
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Title: |
Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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1.1 |
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Underwriting Agreement dated January 7, 2015 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 3.500% Senior Notes due 2025. |
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1.2 |
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Underwriting Agreement dated January 7, 2015 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 4.375% Senior Notes due 2045. |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP regarding the 3.500% Senior Notes due 2025. |
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5.2 |
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Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP regarding the 4.375% Senior Notes due 2045. |