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 12, 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 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 12, 2003, Health Care REIT, Inc. issued a press release that announced
the results of its proxy proposals. The press release is posted on the company's
website (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
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: May 12, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
DESIGNATION
NUMBER UNDER
EXHIBIT NO. ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K DESCRIPTION
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99.1 99 Press release dated May 12, 2003