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 8, 2003
HEALTH CARE REIT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8923 34-1096634
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One SeaGate, Suite 1500, P.O. Box 1475, Toledo, Ohio 43603-1475
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): 419-247-2800
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 8, 2003, the Company filed the Certificate of Designation of
7 7/8% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock with the Secretary of
State of Delaware. The definitive certificate has been furnished as Exhibit 3.2
to this Current Report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
3.1 Certificate of Designation of 7 7/8% Series D Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Stock (filed with the Commission as
Exhibit 2.5 to the Company's Form 8-A/A filed July 8, 2003,
and incorporated herein by reference thereto)
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has 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 8, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Designation
Number Under
Item 601 of
Exhibit No. Regulation S-K Description
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3.1 3 Certificate of Designation of
7 7/8% Series D Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock (filed with the
Commission as Exhibit 2.5 to the
Company's Form 8-A/A filed July 8, 2003,
and incorporated herein by reference
thereto)
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