Ventas, Inc. — Capital/Financing Update 2012

Dec 12, 2012

*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): December 6, 2012

*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.)

353 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, Illinois	60654
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

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:

¨ 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))

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*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) E xhibits:

Exhibit Number	Description
1.1	Underwriting Agreement dated December 6, 2012 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership, Ventas Capital Corporation and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 2.00% Senior Notes due 2018.
1.2	Underwriting Agreement dated December 6, 2012 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership, Ventas Capital Corporation and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 3.25% Senior Notes due 2022.
5.1	Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

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*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.

/s/ Kristen M. Benson
Kristen M. Benson
Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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*EXHIBIT INDEX*

Exhibit Number	Description
1.1	Underwriting Agreement dated December 6, 2012 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership, Ventas Capital Corporation and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 2.00% Senior Notes due 2018.
1.2	Underwriting Agreement dated December 6, 2012 among Ventas, Inc., Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership, Ventas Capital Corporation and the Underwriters named therein relating to the 3.25% Senior Notes due 2022.
5.1	Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

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