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): July 15, 2003
HEALTH CARE REIT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8923 34-1096634
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification Number)
One SeaGate, Suite 1500, Toledo, Ohio 43604
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(419) 247-2800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On July 15, 2003, Health Care REIT, Inc. issued a press release that announced
operating results of its second quarter ended June 30, 2003. The press release
is posted on the Company's Web site (www.hcreit.com) under the heading Press
Releases. A copy of the press release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report.
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the Registrant had duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HEALTH CARE REIT, INC.
By: /s/ GEORGE L. CHAPMAN
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George L. Chapman
Its: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: July 15, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation
Number Under
Exhibit No. Item 601 of Regulation S-K Description
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99.1 99 Press release dated July 15, 2003