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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): October 6, 1999
ALTERRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-11999 39-1771281
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
450 N. SUNNYSLOPE ROAD, SUITE 300
BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN 53005
(Address of principal executive offices)
(414) 789-9565
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 6, 1999, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
that it has completed the acquisition of eight additional residences from Manor
Care, Inc. (the "Press Release"), a copy of which is filed as an exhibit hereto.
The text of the Press Release is incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release dated October 6, 1999
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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.
Dated: October 19, 1999
ALTERRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas E. Komula
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Thomas E. Komula, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release dated October 6, 1999.
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[ALTERRA LOGO] EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: GARY KASTEL, DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS
(800) 236-3454 (414) 641-7492
ALTERRA HEALTHCARE COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF
ADDITIONAL MANOR CARE ASSETS AND CLOSES INITIAL FUNDING OF
$200 MILLION BANK CREDIT FACILITY UNDER ALTERRA/MANOR CARE PARTNERSHIP
(Brookfield, WI - October 6, 1999) Alterra Healthcare Corporation (AMEX: ALI),
the nation's largest and one of the most experienced providers of healthcare
assisted living services, reported that it has completed the acquisition of the
remaining eight residences under the previously announced agreement to acquire
28 residences from Manor Care (NYSE: HCR). As previously announced, Alterra
acquired 20 residences from Manor Care in July 1999 utilizing synthetic lease
financing.
Alterra also reported that the previously announced development joint venture
established by Alterra and Manor Care has closed on the initial $48.2 million of
financing under a $200 million syndicated bank credit facility arranged and led
solely by Bank of America. The bank credit facility will finance the joint
development of assisted living residences, especially those which serve the
needs of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The
current rate under this bank line is LIBOR plus 1.375%.
"The pace of development has clearly slowed in the assisted living industry,"
commented Bill Lasky, President and CEO. "Recognized as an industry leader,
Alterra continues to access funding for growth. Our alliance with Manor Care has
also brought additional market and financial strength to our development
activities," stated Lasky. "This revolving credit facility will help support our
joint development activities with Manor Care over the coming years."
As of September 30, 1999, and including these acquisitions, the Company operated
or managed 429 residences with a total capacity of 19,592. Alterra offers
supportive and healthcare services to our nation's frail elderly and is the
nation's largest operator of free-standing Alzheimer's/dementia care residences.
Alterra currently operates in 27 states and has residences under construction
and development in 26 states.
The Company's common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange, under the
symbol "ALI."
The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts
are forward-looking statements based on management's beliefs and assumptions
using currently available information. Although the Company believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it
cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct.
Such statements
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involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to,
substantial debt and operating lease payment obligations, operating losses
associated with new residences, the ability to manage rapid growth and business
diversification, the need for additional financing, development and construction
risks, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, governmental regulation
and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the reports filed by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks
materialize (or the consequences of such a development worsen), or should the
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially
from those forecasted or expected. The Company assumes no duty to publicly
update such statements.
