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): August 12, 2005

 

 

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 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Effective September 30, 2005, K. Travis George’s employment agreement with Ventas, Inc. (the “Company”) will be terminated in connection with his voluntary resignation.

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

 

On August 12, 2005, K. Travis George notified the Company that he was resigning as Principal Accounting Officer and Controller of the Company, effective September 30, 2005, to accept a position at a publicly traded manufacturing company. Mr. George has no disagreements with the Company or its management relating to Company operations, policies or practices.

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: August 18, 2005    By:  

/s/ T. Richard Riney

         T. Richard Riney
        

Executive Vice President, General

Counsel and Corporate Secretary