Form 8-K

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 17, 2007

 


VENTAS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 


 

Delaware   1-10989   61-1055020

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

10350 Ormsby Park Place, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky   40223
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (502) 357-9000

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ 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) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

1.1    Underwriting Agreement dated May 17, 2007 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and the Underwriters named therein.
5.1    Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.


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.

 

  VENTAS, INC.
Date: May 22, 2007   By:  

/s/ T. Richard Riney

    T. Richard Riney
    Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

1.1    Underwriting Agreement dated May 17, 2007 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and the Underwriters named therein.
5.1    Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.