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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)
Registration No. 33-64877
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
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(TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 15, 1996)
1,587,800 SHARES
HEALTH CARE REIT, INC.
COMMON STOCK
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The shares of Common Stock (the "Shares") of Health Care REIT, Inc. (the
"Company") are listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol
"HCN." On September 4, 1996, the last reported sale price of the Shares on the
NYSE was $22 1/2 per share. The Company pays regular quarterly distributions.
See "Price Range of Shares and Distribution History."
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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PRICE UNDERWRITING PROCEEDS
TO DISCOUNTS AND TO
PUBLIC COMMISSIONS(1) COMPANY(2)
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Per Share................................. $ 22.00 $ .44 $ 21.56
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Total..................................... $ 34,931,600 $ 698,632 $ 34,232,968
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(1) The Company has agreed to indemnify the several Underwriters against
certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of
1933. See "Underwriting."
(2) Before deducting expenses of the offering estimated at $50,000.
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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK HAS NOT PASSED ON
OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THIS OFFERING. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.
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The Shares are offered by the Underwriter, subject to prior sale, when,
as and if delivered to and accepted by it, and subject to the right of the
Underwriter to reject any order in whole or in part. It is expected that
delivery of the Shares will be made at the offices of Alex. Brown & Sons
Incorporated, Baltimore, Maryland on or about September 9, 1996.
ALEX. BROWN & SONS
INCORPORATED
THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT IS SEPTEMBER 4, 1996
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THE COMPANY
Health Care REIT, Inc. (the "Company") is a self-administered real
estate investment trust that invests in health care facilities, primarily
nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement centers and specialty care
facilities. As of June 30, 1996, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and
retirement centers comprised approximately 82% of the investment portfolio.
Founded in 1970, the Company was the first real estate investment trust to
invest exclusively in health care facilities.
As of June 30, 1996, the Company had $551,643,000 of real estate
related investments, including unfunded commitments for which initial funding
has commenced and credit enhancements, in 125 facilities located in 28 states
and managed by 53 different operators. At that date, the portfolio included 55
nursing homes, 49 assisted living facilities, ten retirement centers, five
specialty care facilities and six behavioral care facilities.
The Company seeks to increase funds from operations and enhance
shareholder value through relationship investing with public and emerging health
care chains.
USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds from the sale of the 1,587,800 Shares offered
hereby are estimated to be $34,183,000. The proceeds will be used to invest in
additional health care properties. Pending such use, the proceeds will be
invested on a short-term basis and used to reduce bank debt under the Company's
revolving lines of credit arrangements bearing interest at an average rate of
7.5% at June 30, 1996. Borrowings under these lines were used to invest in
health care properties.
PRICE RANGE OF SHARES AND DISTRIBUTION HISTORY
The Shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol "HCN." As of June
30, 1996, there were 5,446 holders of record of the Shares. The following
table sets forth for the periods shown the high and low sale prices for the
Shares as reported on the NYSE composite tape and the distributions paid by the
Company during the periods shown. On September 4, 1996, the last reported sale
price of the shares as reported by the NYSE was $22 1/2 per Share.
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Price of Shares
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1994
First Quarter........................................ $ 25 3/8 $ 22 $ .495
Second Quarter....................................... 25 1/4 23 1/4 .50
Third Quarter........................................ 25 22 .505
Fourth Quarter....................................... 22 5/8 19 3/4 .51
1995
First Quarter........................................ $ 22 3/8 $ 19 3/4 $ .515
Second Quarter....................................... 23 1/8 20 3/8 .52
Third Quarter........................................ 21 1/2 15 1/2 .52
Fourth Quarter....................................... 19 1/8 15 1/2 .52
1996
First Quarter........................................ $ 22 5/8 $ 17 7/8 $ .52
Second Quarter....................................... 23 20 1/2 .52
Third Quarter (through September 4, 1996).............. 22 5/8 20 7/8 .52
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* The current annualized distribution rate is $2.08. The most recent
quarterly distribution, declared on July 16, 1996 and paid on August 20,
1996 of $.52 per share to stockholders of record as of August 2, 1996,
represents the 101st consecutive quarterly distribution of the Company.
Under the real estate investment trust rules of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, the Company is required to pay at least 95% of its
ordinary taxable income as dividends in order to avoid taxation as a
corporation. The declaration of dividends is discretionary with the Board of
Directors and depends upon the Company's distributable funds, financial
requirements, tax considerations and other factors. Decisions with respect to
the distribution of capital gains are made on a case-by-case basis. A portion of
the Company's dividends paid may be deemed either capital gain income or a
return of capital, or both, to its stockholders. The Company annually provides
its stockholders a statement as to its designation of the taxability of its
dividends.
The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan under which stockholders
of record may invest all or a portion of their distributions and up to an
additional $5,000 per quarter to purchase additional Shares.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Company as of
June 30, 1996, as adjusted to give effect to the sale of the Shares offered
hereby at a public offering price of $22.00 per share:
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Borrowings under line of credit arrangements (1)................. $ 98,900 $ 64,717
Senior Notes..................................................... 82,000 82,000
Other long-term obligations...................................... 3,771 3,771
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value;
authorized -- 10,000,000 shares, issued and
outstanding -- none
Common Stock, $1.00 par value;
authorized -- 40,000,000 shares, issued and
outstanding -- 14,457,086, as
adjusted -- 16,044,886 (2)............................ 14,457 16,045
Capital in excess of par value.......................... 216,553 249,148
Undistributed net income................................ 7,618 7,618
Unrealized gains on investment securities
available for sale.................................... 1,669 1,669
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Total shareholders' equity..................... 240,297 274,480
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Total capitalization.................. $424,968 $424,968
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(1) The Company has a $150,000,000 secured line of credit arrangement with a
consortium of ten banks and $35,000,000 of unsecured commercial lines of
credit with two other banks.
(2) Common Stock does not include, as of June 30, 1996 (i) 189,268 Shares that
were reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company's 1985 Incentive Stock
Option Plan; (ii) 592,000 Shares that were reserved for issuance pursuant
to the Company's 1995 Stock Incentive Plan; and (iii) 130,518 Shares that
were reserved for issuance under the Company's dividend reinvestment plan.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following selected financial data for the five years ended December
31, 1995 are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the
Company. The financial data for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 and
1995 are derived from unaudited financial statements. The unaudited financial
statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals,
which the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
position and the results of operations for these periods. Operating results for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 1996. The data
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements,
related notes, and other financial information incorporated by reference herein.
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SIX MONTHS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED JUNE 30,
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1995 1996
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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OPERATING DATA
Revenues ............................... $ 29,248 $ 28,908 $ 36,018 $ 42,732 $ 44,596 $ 19,302 $ 25,516
Expenses:
Interest expense .................... 11,023 8,160 10,817 9,684 12,752 6,282 7,560
Provision for depreciation .......... 455 382 790 1,385 1,580 780 1,030
General and administrative
expenses (1) ...................... 4,644 3,851 4,356 6,710 10,835 2,738 2,680
Settlement of management
contract (2) ...................... -- -- -- -- 5,794 -- --
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Total expenses ......................... 16,122 12,393 15,963 17,779 30,961 9,800 11,270
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Net income ............................. $ 13,126 $ 16,515 $ 20,055 $ 24,953 $ 13,635 $ 9,502 $ 14,246
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OTHER DATA
Average number of shares
outstanding ......................... 6,828 8,629 9,339 11,519 11,710 11,647 12,555
Cash available for
distribution (3) .................... $ 14,927 $ 18,654 $ 22,780 $ 31,697 $ 27,938 $ 11,296 $ 16,538
PER SHARE
Net income ............................. $ 1.92 $ 1.91 $ 2.15 $ 2.17 $ 1.16 $ .82 $ 1.13
Cash distributions ..................... $ 1.77 $ 1.85 $ 1.93 $ 2.01 $ 2.075 $ 1.035 $ 1.04
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DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1995 1996
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BALANCE SHEET DATA
Real estate investments, net ........... $204,040 $223,126 $276,858 $318,433 $351,924 $365,720 $426,715
Total assets ........................... 207,204 226,207 285,024 324,102 358,092 372,168 434,478
Total long-term debt ................... 90,344 103,719 96,311 128,273 162,760 176,151 184,671
Total liabilities ...................... 93,248 107,259 100,892 134,922 170,494 183,480 194,181
Total shareholders' equity ............. 113,956 118,948 184,132 189,180 187,598 188,688 240,297
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(1) General and administrative expenses include loan expense, management fees
through November 30, 1995, provision for losses and other operating
expenses.
(2) On November 30, 1995, the Company's advisor merged into the Company.
Consideration for this transaction totaled approximately $5,048,000 which
was solely comprised of 282,407 Shares. In addition, the Company acquired
approximately $46,000 in net assets and incurred approximately $792,000 of
related transaction expenses. The consideration, plus related transaction
expenses, were accounted for as a settlement of a management contract.
(3) Cash available for distribution is defined as net cash provided from
operating activities, but does not consider the effects of changes in
operating assets and liabilities such as other receivables and accrued
expenses. The Company uses cash available for distribution in evaluating
investments and the Company's operating performance. Cash available for
distribution does not represent cash generated from operating activities in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, is not
necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, and should not
be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of the
Company's operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as a
measure of liquidity.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In the first six months of 1996, the Company made $43,413,000 of new
mortgage loans, $18,366,000 of new investments in operating leases and continued
to finance 30 construction loans, which construction advances totalled
$39,124,000. The Company received $1,267,000 working capital loan repayments.
The above-mentioned investment activity contributed to increases in total loans
receivable and investments in operating leases of $51,423,000 and $34,731,000,
respectively, in the first half of 1996.
With respect to the above-mentioned construction loans, eight of the
loans completed the construction phase of the Company's investment process and
were converted to investments in operating leases, with an aggregate investment
of $13,760,000.
The Company's working capital loans, all to related parties, are
expected to slowly decline as the underlying projects continue to improve their
financial performance and thereby pay down these loans.
Since December 31, 1995, borrowings under line of credit arrangements
decreased $7,800,000, which reflects the capital activity discussed below and
the investment activity discussed above. As of June 30, 1996, the Company had
approximately $216,691,000 in unfunded commitments and total available funding
sources of approximately $86,100,000. The Company believes that funds provided
from operating activities, together with funds from new equity and debt
issuances, present credit lines, scheduled loan repayments and equity issuances
under Company stock plans, will be sufficient to meet current operating
requirements and existing commitments.
During the second quarter of 1996, the Company issued Senior Notes in
the aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 which mature in 2001 and 2003, and
have a weighted average interest rate of 7.18%. The Notes are secured by
$40,000,000 of assets.
During the second quarter of 1996, the Company issued $2,322,200 Shares
of Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share, at the price of $22.00 per share,
which generated net proceeds of $48,184,000 to the Company.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Gross income for the first six months of 1996 totalled $25,516,000, an
increase of 32.19% from the first half of 1995. Interest income on loans
receivable and operating lease rents increased while direct financing lease
income declined. The increase in interest income on loans receivable and
operating lease rents is attributable to the growth in the loan and operating
lease portfolios, two long-term trends which the Company anticipates will
continue.
Contributing to the increase in gross income in the first six months of
1996 over the comparable period in 1995 was the gain on the exercise of lease
purchase options, which totalled $576,000 for the first half of 1996. During the
first six months of 1995, the Company did not receive income from gains on the
exercise of options.
Net income totalled $14,246,000 in the first six months of 1996 versus
$9,502,000 for the comparable period in 1995. The increase in net income was
reflected in the $1.13 per share earned in the first half of 1996 versus $.82
per share earned in the first half of 1995. Contributing factors
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were improved earnings on assets, a reduction to the Company's average cost of
borrowing and increased investment activity (as discussed below).
Average earnings on assets increased 16 basis points in the first half
of 1996 versus the first half of 1995. The increase in average earnings on
assets was a reflection of the increased investment activity during the last six
months of 1995 and the first half of 1996. Loan and commitment fees earned
during the first six months of 1996 increased 235.71% as compared to the first
half of 1995. Interest on loans and rents from operating leases increased 24.47%
and 35.23%, respectively, during the first six months of 1996 as compared to the
comparable period in 1995.
Net income was affected by the average quarter-end, debt-to-equity
ratio of .94 to 1.00 in 1996 versus .77 to 1.00 in the first half of 1995. The
increase is due to the issuance of Senior Notes, as utilized to fulfill the
Company's investment commitments. At June 30, 1996, long-term obligations and
outstanding balances under the lines of credit totalled $184,671,000 as compared
to $176,151,000 at June 30, 1995. The increase in debt had the effect of
increasing the Company's interest related expenses.
During the first six months of 1996, the Company experienced a decrease
of 123 basis points in its average cost of borrowing, as compared to the
comparable period in 1995. This was primarily due to a general decline in
interest rates and the expiration of a variable interest rate swap that was
utilized by the Company during the first half of 1995, which had the effect of
increasing the average cost of borrowing, as a percentage of outstanding debt,
during that period.
The Company's operating expenses decreased 15.88% in the first six
months of 1996 versus the first half of 1995. The 1995 operating expenses
included management fees. The reduction in operating expenses was primarily due
to cost savings realized as a result of the merger of the Company's advisor into
the Company and the achievement of self-administered status.
In addition, net income was affected by the Company's decision to
increase its unallocated allowance for losses by $300,000 during the first six
months of 1996.
Under the Company's By-laws, stockholders must be notified when total
operating expenses (for the twelve-month period then ended) exceed 2% of average
invested assets or 25% of adjusted net income, whichever is greater. For the
twelve-month period ended June 30, 1996, total operating expenses, which
totalled $9,893,000, exceeded 2% of average invested assets and exceeded 25% of
adjusted net income. This was primarily due to costs incurred by the Company
relating to the merger with the Company's former advisor. When the subject
compliance test was adjusted for the expense associated with the contract
settlement, the Company was in compliance.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
Gross income increased $1,864,000, $6,714,000 and $7,110,000 in 1995,
1994 and 1993, respectively. In 1995, interest income on loans receivable,
operating lease rents, and loan and commitment fees each increased while direct
financing lease income decreased when compared to 1994. The increases in
interest income on loans receivable, operating lease rents, and loan and
commitment fees are attributable to the growth in the loan and operating lease
properties portfolio, a long-term trend which the Company anticipates will
continue. The decrease in direct financing lease income is a reflection of
another long-term trend which should also continue.
In 1994, interest income on loans receivable and operating lease rents
both increased while direct financing lease income decreased when compared to
1993. These changes in components of gross income reflect the trend of change in
the components of the investment portfolio discussed above.
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Net income totalled $13,635,000 in 1995, $24,953,000 in 1994, and
$20,055,000 in 1993 and is the result of a number of factors. Generally, the
principal factors are the difference between the Company's average earnings on
assets versus its average cost of borrowings and the Company's debt-to-equity
ratio. Other factors are the settlement of management contract, management fees,
other operating expenses and the provision for losses.
The 1995 decrease in net income was due in large part to the $5,794,000
charge for settlement of management contract, a $4,800,000 provision for losses
and a decrease in net interest margin. On November 30, 1995, the Company's
advisor merged into the Company. Consideration for this transaction of
$5,048,000, plus $792,000 of related expenses, less $46,000 in net assets
acquired, were accounted for as a settlement of a management contract. Also in
1995, the Company charged operations $4,800,000 for provision for losses which
primarily relates to non-performing loans as well as an increase in the general
allowance. The Company's net interest margin decreased 116 basis points from
1994, which is almost solely due to a net decline in gains on exercise of
options and prepayment fees. Without those items, average earnings on assets
would have declined approximately three basis points in 1995 versus 1994. The
average cost of borrowing was virtually the same for 1995 versus 1994, but in
1995, there was a constant quarter-to-quarter decline, which is a reflection of
a general decline in interest rates during the year. The Company anticipates
that in 1996, its core average earnings on assets will increase modestly and its
average cost of debt will decline.
The Company's 1995 net income was also affected by an increase in the
average quarter-end, debt-to-equity ratio from .65 to 1 in 1994 to .85 to 1 in
1995. During 1995, the Company was proportionally using more debt as a source of
funds. Therefore, the Company proportionally incurred more interest expense for
every dollar of revenue, and thereby decreased its net interest margin and net
income.
The 1994 increase in net income was due in large part to the growth in
net interest margin. The Company's average earnings on assets increased
approximately 67 basis points from the same period in 1993, while the Company's
average cost of borrowing increased 37 basis points, thereby resulting in a 30
basis point increase in net interest margin. The increase in the average
earnings on assets was solely due to gains on exercise of options and prepayment
fees. Without those items, average earnings on assets would have declined
approximately 35 basis points in 1994 versus 1993. The increase in average cost
of borrowing was due to a general rise in interest rates in 1994 over 1993 as
well as an increase in the LIBOR interest rate spread in the Company's amended
and expanded revolving line of credit agreement.
The Company's 1994 net income was also affected by a decrease in the
average quarter-end, debt-to-equity ratio from 1 to 1 in 1993 to .65 to 1 in
1994. During 1994, the Company was proportionally using less debt as a source of
funds. Therefore, the Company proportionally incurred less interest expense, and
thereby increased its net interest margin and net income.
Management fees and other operating expenses were $5,284,000 in 1995,
$5,072,000 in 1994 and $3,878,000 in 1993. Management fees declined
significantly in 1995 versus 1994 due primarily to lower net income in 1995,
which reduced the incentive portion of the fee, as well as the termination of
the management contract on November 30, 1995. The higher management fee in 1994
was due to both higher net income and the 1993 equity offering which
substantially increased the base portion of the management fee. The increase in
other operating expenses in 1995 and 1994 resulted from increased professional
fees, general growth of the Company, and increased marketing activity. The
Company anticipates that due to the management buyout, other operating expenses
will be lower than 1995's combined management fee and operating expenses, both
in aggregate dollars and as a percentage of revenues.
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The Company has three loans totalling $14,712,000 from debtors in
bankruptcy. The Company has not recorded any interest income on any of these
loans since March 1995. In addition, the Company has working capital loans to a
facility totalling $2,518,000 at December 31, 1995, which have been on a
non-accrual status for several years. This facility's financial performance has
improved in recent years, and the Company is recognizing interest income on a
cash basis.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
During the past three years, inflation has not significantly affected
the earnings of the Company because of the moderate inflation rate.
Additionally, earnings of the Company are primarily long-term investments with
fixed interest rates. These investments are mainly financed with a combination
of equity, senior notes and borrowings under the revolving lines of credit, of
which a portion is hedged with interest rate swaps. During inflationary periods,
which generally are accompanied by rising interest rates, the Company's ability
to grow may be adversely affected because the yield on new investments may
increase at a slower rate than new borrowing costs. Presuming the current
inflation rate remains moderate and long-term interest rates do not increase
significantly, the Company believes that equity and debt financing will be
available.
UNDERWRITING
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement,
Alex. Brown & Sons Incorporated (the "Underwriter"), has agreed to purchase from
the Company all 1,587,800 Shares at the public offering price, less the
underwriting discounts and commissions set forth on the cover page of this
Prospectus Supplement.
The Underwriting Agreement provides that the obligations of the
Underwriter are subject to certain conditions precedent and that the Underwriter
will purchase all of the Shares offered hereby if any are purchased.
The Company has been advised by the Underwriter that the Underwriter
proposes to offer the Shares to the public at the public offering price set
forth on the cover page of this Prospectus Supplement. After the public
offering, the public offering price and other selling terms may be changed by
the Underwriter.
The Company has agreed to indemnify the Underwriter against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The Underwriter has from time to time conducted investment banking
services on behalf of the Company for which it has received customary fees.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the issuance of the Shares offered hereby is being
passed upon for the Company by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, Toledo, Ohio. In
addition, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick has passed upon certain federal income tax
matters relating to the Company. Calfee, Halter & Griswold, Cleveland, Ohio will
pass upon certain legal matters for the Underwriter.
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PROSPECTUS
HEALTH CARE REIT, INC.
DEBT SECURITIES
PREFERRED STOCK
COMMON STOCK
WARRANTS
Health Care REIT, Inc. (the "Company") intends to issue from time to time,
in one or more series, its (i) unsecured and senior or subordinated debt
securities ("Debt Securities"); (ii) shares or fractional shares of preferred
stock, $1.00 par value ("Preferred Stock"); (iii) shares of common stock, $1.00
par value ("Common Stock"); and (iv) warrants ("Warrants") to purchase Debt
Securities, Preferred Stock or Common Stock ("Warrants"). The Debt Securities,
the Preferred Stock, the Common Stock and the Warrants offered hereby
(collectively, the "Offered Securities") may be offered, separately or as units
with other offered securities, in separate series and amounts at prices and on
terms to be determined at the time of sale and to be set forth in a supplement
to this Prospectus (a "Prospectus Supplement"), at an aggregate initial public
offering price not to exceed $200,000,000, on terms to be determined at the time
of sale.
The specific terms of the Offered Securities will be set forth in the
applicable Prospectus Supplement and will include, where applicable, (i) in the
case of Debt Securities, the specific designation, aggregate principal amount,
denomination, maturity, priority, interest rate, time of interest, terms of
redemption at the option of the Company or repayment at the option of the holder
or for sinking fund payments, terms for conversion into or exchange for other
Offered Securities and the initial public offering price; (ii) in the case of
Preferred Stock, the series designation, the number of shares, the dividend,
liquidation, redemption, conversion, voting and other rights and the initial
public offering price; (iii) in the case of Common Stock, the specific number of
shares and the initial public offering price; (iv) in the case of Warrants, the
number and terms thereof, the designation and the number of Offered Securities
issuable upon their exercise, the exercise price, any listing of the Warrants or
the underlying Offered Securities on a securities exchange and any other terms
in connection with the offering, sale and exercise; and, (v) in the case of all
Offered Securities, whether such Offered Securities will be offered separately
or as a unit with other Offered Securities. In addition, such specific terms may
include limitations on direct or beneficial ownership and restrictions on
transfer of the Offered Securities, in each case as may be appropriate to
preserve the status of the Company as a qualified real estate investment trust
("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The
applicable Prospectus Supplement will contain information, where applicable,
concerning certain United States Federal income tax considerations relating to,
and any listing on a securities exchange of, the Offered Securities.
The Offered Securities may be offered directly, through agents designated
from time to time by the Company, or to or through underwriters or dealers. If
any designated agents or underwriters are involved in the sale of the Offered
Securities, they will be identified and their compensation will be described in
the applicable Prospectus Supplement. See "Plan of Distribution." Also, the net
proceeds to the Company from such sale will be set forth in the Prospectus
Supplement. No Offered Securities may be sold without the delivery of the
applicable Prospectus Supplement describing such Offered Securities and the
method and terms of the offering thereof.
The shares of Common Stock of the Company are listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol "HCN." On February 7, 1996, the reported last sale
price of the shares of Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange was $21.25
per share.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK HAS NOT PASSED ON OR ENDORSED THE
MERITS OF THIS OFFERING. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.
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THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS IS FEBRUARY 15, 1996.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and, in accordance
therewith, files reports, proxy statements and other information with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Such reports, proxy
statements and other information filed by the Company with the Commission can be
inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the
Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549; and at
its Regional Offices at Suite 1400, Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 West Madison
Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661 and Suite 1300, Seven World Trade
Centre, New York, New York 10048, and can also be inspected and copied at the
offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York,
10005. Copies of such material can be obtained from the public reference section
of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, upon
payment of the prescribed fees.
This Prospectus is part of a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (together
with all amendments and all exhibits, the "Registration Statement"), filed by
the Company with the Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Securities Act"). This Prospectus does not contain all the information set
forth in the Registration Statement, certain parts of which are omitted in
accordance with the rules of the Commission. For further information, reference
is made to the Registration Statement.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The following documents filed by the Company with the Commission are
incorporated herein by reference:
1. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 and
Amendment Nos. 1, 2 and 3 filed with the Commission on April 26, 1995, June 28,
1995 and September 13, 1995, respectively.
2. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,
1995 and Amendment No. 1 filed with the Commission on September 13, 1995.
3. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30,
1995 and Amendment No. 1 filed with the Commission on September 29, 1995.
4. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 1995.
5. Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 13,
1995; March 24, 1995; May 12, 1995; and December 8, 1995.
6. All documents filed by the Company with the Commission pursuant to
Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of
this Prospectus and prior to the termination of the offering of the Securities
shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference and to be a part of this
Prospectus from the date of filing of each such document.
Any statement contained herein or in a document incorporated or deemed to
be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded
for purposes of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein,
and any accompanying Prospectus Supplement relating to a specific offering of
Offered Securities or in any other subsequently filed document, as the case may
be, which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, modifies
or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall
not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this
Prospectus or any accompanying Prospectus Supplement. The Company will provide
on request and without charge to each person to whom this Prospectus is
delivered, upon the oral or written request of such person, a copy (without
exhibits) of any or all documents incorporated by reference to this Prospectus.
Requests for such copies
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should be directed to Erin C. Ibele, Vice President and Corporate Secretary,
Health Care REIT, Inc., One SeaGate, Suite 1950, Toledo, Ohio 43604, telephone
number (419) 247-2800.
THE COMPANY
Health Care REIT, Inc. (the "Company"), founded in 1970, is a
self-administered real estate investment trust ("REIT") that invests in health
care facilities throughout the United States. It is the oldest health care REIT
in the industry. The Company's primary focus is on financing long-term care
facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and retirement
centers, which together comprise approximately 75% of the investment portfolio.
The remainder of the portfolio is diversified and is comprised of a portfolio of
specialty care facilities providing acute, sub-acute and primary care services.
The Company's objective is to enable stockholders to participate in health
care investments that produce income and preserve principal. Since its
inception, the Company has paid 98 consecutive quarterly dividends.
Effective December 16, 1992, the shares of the common stock of the Company
were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HCN." The Company
was previously listed on the American Stock Exchange. The Company's executive
offices are located at One SeaGate, Suite 1950, Toledo, Ohio, 43604, and the
telephone number is (419) 247-2800.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, the net
proceeds from the sale of the Offered Securities will be used to finance, either
directly or indirectly, the Company's investments in health care facilities and
will allow the Company to pursue additional health care property investments and
complete unfunded commitments.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The following table sets forth the ratio of earnings to fixed charges of
the Company for the periods indicated. For purposes of calculating such ratio,
"earnings" includes net income plus fixed charges. "Fixed charges" consists of
interest on all indebtedness. The Company did not have any Preferred Stock
outstanding for any period presented. Accordingly, the ratio of earnings to
combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends is identical to the ratio
of earnings to fixed charges for the periods presented.
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NINE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
SEPT. 30, --------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
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Consolidated ratio of
earnings to fixed
charges (unaudited)..... 2.32 3.58 2.85 3.02 2.19 1.98
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
GENERAL
The Debt Securities may be issued in one or more series under an Indenture
to be executed by the Company and a trustee (the "Trustee"), a form of which is
included as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is
a part (the "Indenture"). The terms of the Debt Securities may include those
stated in the Indenture and those made a part of the Indenture (before any
supplements) by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the
"TIA").
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The following is a summary of certain provisions of the Indenture and does
not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the
detailed provisions of the Indenture, including the definitions of certain terms
therein to which reference is hereby made for a complete statement of such
provisions. Wherever particular provisions or sections of the Indenture or terms
defined therein are referred to herein, such provisions or definitions are
incorporated herein by reference.
TERMS
The Debt Securities will be direct, unsecured obligations of the Company.
The Indenture provides that the Debt Securities may be issued without limit
as to aggregate principal amount, in one or more series, in each case as
established from time to time in or pursuant to authority granted by a
resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company or as established in one or
more indentures supplemental to such Indenture. Debt Securities may be issued
with terms different from those of Debt Securities previously issued. All Debt
Securities of one series need not be issued at the same time and, unless
otherwise provided, a series may be reopened, without the consent of the Holders
of the Debt Securities of such series, for issuances of additional Debt
Securities of such series.
The Indenture provides that there may be more than one Trustee thereunder,
each with respect to one or more series of Debt Securities. Any Trustee under
the Indenture may resign or be removed with respect to one or more series of
Debt Securities, and a successor Trustee may be appointed to act with respect to
such series. In the event that two or more persons are acting as Trustee with
respect to different series of Debt Securities, each such Trustee shall be a
Trustee of a trust under the applicable Indenture separate and apart from the
trust administered by any other Trustee and, except as otherwise indicated
herein, any action described herein to be taken by the Trustee may be taken by
each such Trustee with respect to, and only with respect to, the one or more
series of Debt Securities for which it is Trustee under the applicable
Indenture.
The Prospectus Supplement will describe certain terms of any Debt
Securities offered hereby, including:
(1) the title of such Debt Securities;
(2) the aggregate principal amount of such Debt Securities and any
limit on such principal amount;
(3) the percentage of the principal amount at which such Debt
Securities will be issued and, if other than the principal amount thereof,
the portion of the principal amount payable upon declaration of
acceleration of the maturity thereof, or (if applicable) the portion of the
principal amount of such Debt Securities that is convertible into Capital
Stock of the Company or the method by which any such portion will be
determined;
(4) if convertible, in connection with the preservation of the
Company's status as a REIT, any applicable limitations on the ownership or
transferability of the Capital Stock of the Company into which such Debt
Securities are convertible;
(5) the date or dates, or the method by which such date or dates will
be determined, on which the principal of such Debt Securities will be
payable and the amount of principal payable thereon;
(6) the rate or rates (which may be fixed or variable) at which such
Debt Securities will bear interest, if any, or the method by which such
rate or rates will be determined, the date or dates from which such
interest will accrue or the method by which such date or dates will be
determined, the Interest Payment Dates on which any such interest will be
payable and the Regular Record Dates for such Interest Payment Dates, or
the method by which such Dates will
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be determined, and the basis upon which interest will be calculated if
other than that of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months;
(7) the place or places where the principal of (and premium or
Make-Whole Amount as defined in the Indenture, if any), interest, if any,
and Additional Amounts, if any, payable in respect of, such Debt Securities
will be payable, where such Debt Securities may be surrendered for
registration of, transfer or exchange and where notices or demands to or
upon the Company in respect of such Debt Securities and the applicable
Indenture may be served;
(8) the period or periods within which, the price or prices (including
premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any) at which, the currency or currencies,
currency unit or units or composite currency or currencies in which and
other terms and conditions upon which such Debt Securities may be redeemed
in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, if the Company is to
have the option;
(9) the obligation, if any, of the Company to redeem, repay or
purchase such Debt Securities pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous
provision or at the option of a Holder thereof, and the period or periods
within which or the date or dates on which, the price or prices at which,
the currency or currencies, currency unit or units or composite currency or
currencies in which, and other terms and conditions upon which such Debt
Securities will be redeemed, repaid or purchased, in whole or in part,
pursuant to such obligation;
(10) whether such Debt Securities will be in registered or bearer form
and terms and conditions relating thereto, and, if other than $1,000 and
any integral multiple thereof, the denominations in which any registered
Debt Securities will be issuable and, if other than $1,000 the denomination
or denominations in which any bearer Debt Securities will be issuable;
(11) if other than United States dollars, the currency or currencies
in which such Debt Securities will be denominated and payable, which may be
a foreign currency or units of two or more foreign currencies or a
composite currency or currencies;
(12) whether the amount of payments of principal (and premium or
Make-Whole Amount, if any) or interest, if any, on such Debt Securities may
be determined with reference to an index, formula or other method (which
index, formula or method may be based, without limitation, on one or more
currencies, currency units, composite currencies, commodities, equity
indices or other indices), and the manner in which such amounts will be
determined;
(13) whether the principal of (and premium or Make-Whole Amount, if
any) or interest or Additional Amounts, if any, on such Debt Securities are
to be payable, at the election of the Company or a Holder thereof, in a
currency or currencies, currency unit or units or composite currency or
currencies other than that in which such Debt Securities are denominated or
stated to be payable, the period or periods within which, and the terms and
conditions upon which, such election may be made, and the time and manner
of, and identity of the exchange rate agent with responsibility for,
determining the exchange rate between the currency or currencies, currency
unit or units or composite currency or currencies in which such Debt
Securities are denominated or stated to be payable and the currency or
currencies, currency unit or units or composite currency or currencies in
which such Debt Securities are to be so payable;
(14) provisions, if any, granting special rights to the Holders of
such Debt Securities upon the occurrence of such events as may be
specified;
(15) any deletions from, modifications of or additions to the Events
of Default or covenants of the Company with respect to such Debt
Securities, whether or not such Events of Default or covenants are
consistent with the Events of Default or covenants set forth in the
applicable Indenture;
(16) whether such Debt Securities will be issued in certificated or
book-entry form;
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(17) the applicability, if any, of the defeasance provisions of the
applicable Indenture;
(18) whether and under what circumstances the Company will pay
Additional Amounts as contemplated in the applicable Indenture on such Debt
Securities in respect of any tax, assessment or governmental charge and, if
so, whether the Company will have the option to redeem such Debt Securities
rather than pay such Additional Amounts (and the terms of any such option);
and
(19) any other terms of such Debt Securities not inconsistent with the
provisions of the applicable Indenture.
The Debt Securities may provide for less than the entire principal amount
thereof to be payable upon declaration of acceleration of the maturity thereof
("Original Issue Discount Securities"). Special United States federal income
tax, accounting and other considerations applicable to Original Issue Discount
Securities will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
CONVERSION RIGHTS
(1) The terms, if any, on which Debt Securities of any series may be
converted into shares of Common Stock or Debt Securities of another series will
be set forth in the Prospectus Supplement relating thereto. To protect the
Company's status as a REIT, the holders of Debt Securities of any series
("Holders") may not convert any Debt Security, and such Debt Security shall not
be convertible by any Holder, if as a result of such conversion any person would
then be deemed to beneficially own, directly or indirectly, 9.8% or more of the
then outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(2) The conversion price will be subject to adjustment under certain
conditions, including (a) the payment of dividends (and other distributions) in
shares of Common Stock; (b) subdivisions, combinations and reclassifications of
shares of Common Stock; (c) the issuance to all or substantially all holders of
shares of Common Stock of rights or warrants entitling them to subscribe for or
purchase shares of Common Stock at a price per share (or having a conversion
price per share of Common Stock) less than the then current market price; and
(iv) distributions to all or substantially all holders of shares of Common Stock
or shares of any other class, of evidences of indebtedness or assets (including
securities, but excluding those rights, warrants, dividends and distributions
referred to above and dividends and distributions not prohibited under the terms
of the Indenture) of the Company, subject to the limitation that all adjustments
by reason of any of the foregoing would not be made until they result in a
cumulative change in the conversion price of at least 1%. In the event the
Company shall effect any capital reorganization or reclassification of its
shares of Common Stock or shall consolidate or merge with or into any trust or
corporation (other than a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the
surviving entity) or shall sell or transfer substantially all its assets to any
other trust or corporation, the Holders shall, if entitled to convert such Debt
Securities at any time after such transaction, receive upon conversion thereof,
in lieu of each share of Common Stock into which the Debt Securities of such
series would have been convertible prior to such transaction, the same kind and
amount of stock and other securities, cash or property as shall have been
issuable or distributable in connection with such transaction with respect to
each share of Common Stock.
(3) A conversion price adjustment made according to the provisions of the
Debt Securities of any series (or the absence of provision for such an
adjustment) might result in a constructive distribution to the Holders of Debt
Securities of such series or holders of shares of Common Stock that would be
subject to taxation as a dividend. The Company may, at its option, make such
reductions in the conversion price, in addition to those set forth above, as the
Board of Directors of the Company deems advisable to avoid or diminish any
income tax to holders of shares of Common Stock resulting from any dividend or
distribution of shares of Common Stock (or rights to acquire shares of Common
Stock) or from any event treated as such for income tax purposes or for any
other reason. The Board of Directors will also have the power to resolve any
ambiguity or correct any error
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in the provisions relating to the adjustment of the conversion price of the Debt
Securities of such series and its actions in so doing shall be final and
conclusive.
(4) Fractional shares of Common Stock will not be issued upon conversion,
but, in lieu thereof, the Company will pay a cash adjustment based upon market
price.
(5) The Holders of Debt Securities of any series at the close of business
on an interest payment record date shall be entitled to receive the interest
payable on such Debt Securities on the corresponding interest payment date
notwithstanding the conversion thereof. However, Debt Securities surrendered for
conversion during the period from the close of business on any record date for
the payment of interest to the opening of business on the corresponding interest
payment date must be accompanied by payment of an amount equal to the interest
payable on such interest payment date. Holders of Debt Securities of any series
who convert Debt Securities of such series on an interest payment date will
receive the interest payable by the Company on such date and need not include
payment in the amount of such interest upon surrender of such Debt Securities
for conversion.
CERTAIN COVENANTS
Merger, Consolidation or Sale.
The Company may consolidate with, or sell, lease or convey all or
substantially all of its assets to, or merge with or into, any other entity,
provided that (a) either the Company shall be the continuing entity, or the
successor entity (if other than the Company) formed by or resulting from any
such consolidation or merger or which shall have received the transfer of such
assets is a Person organized and existing under the laws of the United States or
any State thereof and shall expressly assume payment of the principal of (and
premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any) and interest on all of the Debt Securities
and the due and punctual performance and observance of all of the covenants and
conditions contained in each Indenture; (b) immediately after giving effect to
such transaction and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of
the Company or any Subsidiary as a result thereof as having been incurred by the
Company or such Subsidiary at the time of such transaction, no Event of Default
under an Indenture, and no event which, after notice or the lapse of time, or
both, would become such an Event of Default, shall have occurred and be
continuing; and (c) an Officers' Certificate and legal opinion covering such
conditions shall be delivered to the Trustee.
Optional Redemption.
The Debt Securities of any series that are convertible into shares of
Common Stock will be subject to redemption, in whole or from time to time in
part, at any time for certain reasons intended to protect the Company's status
as a REIT at the option of the Company on at least 30 days' prior notice by mail
at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus interest
accrued to the date of redemption. See DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL
STOCK -- "Redemption and Restrictions on Transfer."
Dividends, Distributions and Acquisitions.
The Indenture provides that the Company will not (a) declare or pay any
dividend or make any distribution on its shares of Common Stock or to holders of
its shares of Common Stock (other than dividends or distributions payable in its
shares of Common Stock or other than as the Company determines is necessary to
maintain its status as a REIT) or (b) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or
retire for value any of its shares of Common Stock or permit any subsidiary to
do so, if at the time of such action an Event of Default (as defined in the
Indenture) has occurred and is continuing or would exist immediately after
giving effect to such action.
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Additional Covenants.
Any additional covenants of the Company with respect to a series of the
Debt Securities will be set forth in the Prospectus Supplement relative thereto.
MODIFICATION OF THE INDENTURES
Modifications and amendments of the Indenture may be made with the consent
of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of all
Outstanding Debt Securities issued under such Indenture that are affected by
such modification or amendment; provided, however, that no such modification or
amendment may, without the consent of the Holder of each such Debt Security
affected thereby, (a) change the Stated Maturity of the principal of (or premium
or Make-Whole Amount, if any), or any installment of principal of or interest or
Additional Amounts payable on, any such Debt Security; (b) reduce the principal
amount of, or the rate or amount of interest on, or any premium or Make-Whole
Amount payable on redemption of, or any Additional Amounts payable with respect
to, any such Debt Security, or reduce the amount of principal of an Original
Issue Discount Security or Make-Whole Amount, if any, that would be due and
payable upon declaration of acceleration of the maturity thereof or would be
provable in bankruptcy, or adversely affect any right of repayment of the Holder
of any such Debt Security; (c) change the Place of Payment, or the coin or
currency, for payment of principal of (and premium or Make-Whole Amount, if
any), or interest on, or any Additional Amounts payable with respect to, any
such Debt Security; (d) impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement
of any payment on or with respect to any such Debt Security; (e) reduce the
percentage of Outstanding Debt Securities of any series necessary to modify or
amend the applicable Indenture, to waive compliance with certain provisions
thereof or certain defaults and consequences thereunder or to reduce the quorum
or voting requirements set forth in the Indenture; or (f) modify any of the
foregoing provisions or any of the provisions relating to the waiver of certain
past defaults or certain covenants, except to increase the required percentage
to effect such action or to provide that certain other provisions may not be
modified or waived without the consent of the Holder of such Debt Security.
The Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of Outstanding
Debt Securities issued under the Indenture have the right to waive compliance by
the Company with certain covenants in the Indenture.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT, NOTICE AND WAIVER
The Indenture provides that the following events are "Events of Default"
with respect to any series of Debt Securities issued thereunder: (a) default for
30 days in the payment of any installment of interest or Additional Amounts
payable on any Debt Security of such series; (b) default in the payment of the
principal of (or premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any, on) any Debt Security of
such series at its Maturity; (c) default in making any sinking fund payment as
required for any Debt Security of such series; (d) default in the performance of
any other covenant of the Company contained in the Indenture (other than a
covenant added to the Indenture solely for the benefit of a series of Debt
Securities issued thereunder other than such series), continued for 60 days
after written notice as provided in the Indenture; (e) default under any bond,
debenture, note, mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be
issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any indebtedness for money
borrowed by the Company (or by any Subsidiary, the repayment of which the
Company has guaranteed or for which the Company is directly responsible or
liable as obligor or guarantor) having an aggregate principal amount outstanding
of at least $10,000,000, whether such indebtedness now exists or shall hereafter
be created, which default shall have resulted in such indebtedness being
declared due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise have
become due and payable, without such acceleration having been rescinded or
annulled within 10 days after written notice as provided in the Indenture; (f)
the entry by a court of competent jurisdiction of one or more judgments, orders
or decrees against the Company or any Subsidiary in an aggregate amount
(excluding amounts fully covered by insurance) in excess of
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$10,000,000 and such judgments, orders or decrees remain undischarged, unstayed
and unsatisfied in an aggregate amount (excluding amounts fully covered by
insurance) in excess of $10,000,000 for a period of 30 consecutive days; (g)
certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, or court appointment
of a receiver, liquidator or trustee of the Company or any Significant
Subsidiary or for all or substantially all of either of its property; and (h)
any other Event of Default provided with respect to such series of Debt
Securities. The term "Significant Subsidiary" means each significant subsidiary
as defined in Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act of the
Company.
If an event of Default under the Indenture with respect to Debt Securities
of any series at the time outstanding occurs and is continuing, then in every
such case the Trustees or Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of
the Outstanding Debt Securities of that series may declare the principal amount
(or, if the Debt Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount
Securities or Indexed Securities, such portion of the principal amount as may be
specified in the terms thereof) of, and premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any,
on, all of the Debt Securities of that series to be due and payable immediately
by written notice thereof to the Company and to the Trustee if given by the
Holders. However, at any time after such declaration of acceleration with
respect to Debt Securities of such series (or of all Debt Securities then
Outstanding under the applicable Indenture, as the case may be) has been made,
but before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained
by the Trustee, the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of
the Outstanding Debt Securities of such series (or of all Debt Securities then
Outstanding under the applicable Indenture, as the case may be) may rescind and
annul such declaration and its consequences if (a) the Company shall have
deposited with the Trustee all required payments of the principal of (and
premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any) and interest, and any Additional Amounts,
on the Debt Securities of such series (or of all Debt Securities then
Outstanding under the applicable Indenture, as the case may be), plus certain
fees, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee and (b) all Events of
Default, other than the nonpayment of accelerated principal (or specified
portion thereof and the premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any) or interest, with
respect to the Debt Securities of such series (or of all Debt Securities then
Outstanding under the applicable Indenture, as the case may be) have been cured
or waived as provided in the Indenture. The Indenture also provides that the
Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Debt
Securities of any series (or of all Debt Securities then Outstanding under the
applicable Indenture, as the case may be) may waive any past default with
respect to such series and its consequences, except a default (i) in the payment
of the principal of (or premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any) or interest or
Additional Amounts payable on any Debt Security of such series or (ii) in
respect of a covenant or provision contained in the applicable Indenture that
cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the Holder of each
Outstanding Debt Security affected thereby.
A Trustee is required to give notice to the Holders of Debt Securities
within 90 days of a default under the applicable Indenture; provided, however,
that a Trustee may withhold notice to the Holders of any series of Debt
Securities of any default with respect to such series (except a default in the
payment of the principal of (or premium or Make-Whole Amount, if any) or
interest or Additional Amounts payable on any Debt Security of such series or in
the payment of any sinking fund installment in respect of any Debt Security of
such series) if the Responsible Officers of such Trustee consider such
withholding to be in the interest of such Holders.
The Indenture provides that no Holders of Debt Securities of any series may
institute any proceedings, judicial or otherwise, with respect to such Indenture
or for any remedy thereunder, except in the case of failure of the Trustee, for
60 days, to act after it has received a written request to institute proceedings
in respect of an Event of Default from the Holders of not less than 25% in
principal amount of the Outstanding Debt Securities of such series, as well as
an offer of reasonable indemnity. This provision will not prevent, however, any
Holder of Debt Securities from instituting suit for the enforcement of payment
of the principal of (and premium or Make-Whole Amount, if
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any), interest on and Additional Amounts payable with respect to, such Debt
Securities at the respective due dates thereof.
BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM
The Debt Securities of a series may be issued in whole or in part in the
form of one or more global securities ("Global Securities") that will be
deposited with, or on behalf of a depository (the "Depository") identified in
the Prospectus Supplement relating to such series. Global Securities may be
issued in fully registered form and may be issued in either temporary or
permanent form. Unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for the
individual Debt Securities represented thereby, a Global Security may not be
transferred except as a whole by the Depository for such Global Security to a
nominee of such Depository or by a nominee of such Depository to such Depository
or another nominee of such Depository or by such Depository or any nominee of
such Depository to a successor Depository or any nominee of such successor.
The specific terms of the depository arrangement with respect to a series
of Debt Securities will be described in the Prospectus Supplement relating to
such series. The Company expects that unless otherwise indicated in the
applicable Prospectus Supplement, the following provisions will apply to
depository arrangements.
Upon the issuance of a Global Security, the Depository for such Global
Security or its nominee will credit on its book-entry registration and transfer
system the respective principal amounts of the individual Debt Securities
represented by such Global Security to the accounts of persons that have
accounts with such Depository ("Participants"). Such accounts shall be
designated by the underwriters, dealers or agents with respect to such Debt
Securities or by the Company if such Debt Securities are offered directly by the
Company. Ownership of beneficial interests in such Global Security will be
limited to Participants or persons that may hold interests through Participants.
Ownership of beneficial interests in such Global Security will be shown on, and
the transfer of that ownership will be effected only through, records maintained
by the Depository for such Global Security or its nominee (with respect to
beneficial interests of Participants) and records of Participants (with respect
to beneficial interests of persons who hold through Participants). The laws of
some states require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery
of such securities in definitive form. Such limits and laws may impair the
ability to own, pledge or transfer beneficial interest in a Global Security.
So long as the Depository for a Global Security or its nominee is the
registered owner of such Global Security, such Depository or such nominee, as
the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the Debt
Securities represented by such Global Security for all purposes under the
applicable Indenture. Except as described below or in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement, owners of beneficial interest in a Global Security will not be
entitled to have any of the individual Debt Securities represented by such
Global Security registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to
receive physical delivery of any such Debt Securities in definitive form and
will not be considered the owners or holders thereof under the applicable
Indenture.
Payments of principal of, any premium or Make-Whole Amount and any interest
on, or any Additional Amounts payable with respect to, individual Debt
Securities represented by a Global Security registered in the name of a
Depository or its nominee will be made to the Depository or its nominee, as the
case may be, as the registered owner of the Global Security. None of the
Company, the Trustee, any Paying Agent or the Security Registrar for such Debt
Securities will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the
records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership
interests in the Global Security for such Debt Securities or for maintaining,
supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership
interests.
The Company expects that the Depository for any Debt Securities or its
nominee, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium, Make-Whole Amount,
interest or Additional Amounts in respect of the Global Security representing
such Debt Securities will immediately credit Partici-
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pants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective
beneficial interests in the principal amount of such Global Security as shown on
the records of such Depository or its nominee. The Company also expects that
payments by Participants to owners of beneficial interests in such Global
Security held through such Participants will be governed by standing
instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for
the account of customers in bearer form or registered in street name. Such
payments will be the responsibility of such Participants.
If a Depository for any Debt Securities is at any time unwilling, unable or
ineligible to continue as depository and a successor depository is not appointed
by the Company within 90 days, the Company will issue individual Debt Securities
in exchange for the Global Security representing such Debt Securities. In
addition, the Company may at any time and in its sole discretion, subject to any
limitations described in the Prospectus Supplement relating to such Debt
Securities, determine not to have any of such Debt Securities represented by one
or more Global Securities and in such event will issue individual Debt
Securities in exchange for the Global Security or Securities representing such
Debt Securities. Individual Debt Securities so issued will be issued in
denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof.
GOVERNING LAW
The Indenture and the Debt Securities will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
The Company may issue, together with any other series of Securities offered
or separately, Warrants entitling the holder to purchase from or sell to the
Company, or to receive from the Company the cash value of the right to purchase
or sell, Debt Securities, shares of Preferred Stock or Common Stock. The
Warrants are to be issued under a Warrant Agreement (each a "Warrant Agreement")
to be entered into between the Company and a bank or trust company, as warrant
agent (the "Warrant Agent"), all as set forth in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement relating to the particular issue of Warrants. Copies of the form of
Warrant Agreement, including the form of Warrant Certificate representing the
Warrants (the "Warrant Certificates"), are filed as exhibits to the Registration
Statement of which this Prospectus forms a part.
In the case of each series of Warrants, the applicable Prospectus
Supplement will describe the terms of the Warrants being offered thereby,
including the following, if applicable: (a) the offering price; (b) the
currencies in which such Warrants are being offered; (c) the number of Warrants
offered; (d) the securities underlying the Warrants; (e) the exercise price, the
procedures for exercise of the Warrants and the circumstances, if any, that will
cause the Warrants to be deemed to be automatically exercised; (f) the date on
which the right to exercise the Warrants shall commence and the date on which
such right shall expire; (g) U.S. federal income tax consequences; and (h) other
terms of the Warrants.
Warrants may be exercised at the appropriate office of the Warrant Agent or
any other office indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Prior to the
exercise of Warrants entitling the holder to purchase any securities, holders of
such Warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the securities
purchasable upon such exercise and will not be entitled to payments made to
holders of such securities.
The Warrant Agreements may be amended or supplemented without the consent
of the holders of the Warrants issued thereunder to effect changes that are not
inconsistent with the provisions of the Warrants and that do not adversely
affect the interests of the holders of the Warrants.
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DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK
AND PREFERRED STOCK
GENERAL
The Company is authorized to issue 40,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $1.00
par value per share. The Company had outstanding 11,723,528 shares of common
stock, $1.00 par value per share (the "Common Stock") on September 30, 1995. The
shares constitute the only class of outstanding voting securities of the
Company.
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock,
$1.00 par value per share. No shares of Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock")
were outstanding on September 30, 1995. The Company has authorized the issuance
of 13,000 shares of Junior Participating Stock, Series A ("Series A Preferred
Stock") which is discussed below.
The following statements with respect to the capital stock of the Company
are subject to detailed provisions of the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation, as amended (the "Certificate"), and the Company's By-Laws (the
"By-Laws") as currently in effect. These statements do not purport to be
complete, or to give full effect of the terms of the provisions of statutory or
common law, and are subject to, and are qualified in their entirety by reference
to, the terms of the Certificate and By-Laws which are filed as exhibits to the
registration statement.
SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK
On July 19, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the
issuance of one preferred share purchase right (a "Right") for each outstanding
share of Common Stock. Under certain conditions, each Right may be exercised to
purchase one one-thousandth of a share of Junior Participation Preferred Stock,
Series A, par value $1.00 per share ("Series A Preferred Stock"), of the Company
at a price of $48. The number of Rights outstanding and Series A Preferred Stock
issuable upon exercise, as well as the Series A Preferred Stock purchase price,
are subject to customary antidilution adjustments.
The Rights are evidenced by the certificates for shares of Common Stock,
and in general are not transferable apart from the Common Stock or exercisable
until after a party has acquired beneficial ownership of, or made a tender offer
for 15% or more of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company (an "Acquiring
Person"), or the occurrence of other events as specified in a Rights Agreement
between the Company and Chemical Mellon Bank, as Rights Agent. Under certain
conditions as specified in the Rights Agreement, including but not limited to,
the acquisition by a party of 15% or more of the outstanding Common Stock of the
Company, or the acquisition of the Company in a merger or other business
combination, each holder of a Right (other than an Acquiring Person, whose
Rights will be void) will receive upon exercise thereof and payment of the
exercise price that number of shares of Common Stock of the Company, or of the
other party, as applicable, having a market value of two times the exercise
price of the Right.
The Rights expire on August 5, 2004, and until exercised, the holder
thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company. At the
Company's option, the Rights may be redeemed in whole at a price of $.01 per
Right at any time prior to becoming exercisable. In general, the Company may
also exchange the Rights at a ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right after
becoming exercisable but prior to the acquisition of 50% or more of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock by any party.
Series A Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of the Rights will not be
redeemable. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock will have 1,000 votes and
will be entitled to (a) a minimum preferential quarterly dividend payment equal
to the greater of $25.00 per share or 1,000 times the amount of the dividends
per share paid on the Common Stock, (b) a liquidation preference in an amount
equal to the greater of $100 or 1,000 times the amount per share paid on the
Common Stock, and (c) a
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payment in connection with a business combination (in which shares of Common
Stock are exchanged) equal to 1,000 times the amount per share paid on the
Common Stock.
COMMON STOCK
Holders of the shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends
when declared by the Board of Directors and after payment of, or provision for,
full cumulative dividends on and any required redemptions of shares of Preferred
Stock then outstanding. Holders of the shares of Common Stock have one vote per
share and noncumulative voting rights, which means that holders of more than 50%
of the shares of voting Common Stock can elect all the directors if they choose
to do so, and, in such event, the holders of the remaining shares of Common
Stock will not be able to elect any directors. In the event of any voluntary or
involuntary liquidation or dissolution of the Company, holders of the shares of
Common Stock are to share ratably in the distributable assets of the Company
remaining after the satisfaction of the prior preferential rights of the holders
of the shares of Preferred Stock and the satisfaction of all debts and
liabilities of the Company. Holders of the shares of Common Stock do not have
preemptive rights. The transfer agent for the Common Stock is Chemical Bank.
PREFERRED STOCK
The following description of the terms of the Preferred Stock sets forth
certain general terms and provisions of the Preferred Stock to which a
Prospectus Supplement may relate. Specific terms of any series of Preferred
Stock offered by a Prospectus Supplement will be described in that Prospectus
Supplement. The description set forth below is subject to and qualified in its
entirety by reference to the Certificate fixing the preferences, limitations and
relative rights of a particular series of Preferred Stock.
General.
Under the Certificate, the Board of Directors of the Company is authorized,
without further stockholder action, to provide for the issuance of up to
10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, in one or more series, with such voting
powers and with such designations, preferences and relative, participating,
optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or
restrictions, as the Board of Directors shall approve.
The Preferred Stock will have the dividend, liquidation, redemption,
conversion and voting rights set forth below unless otherwise provided in the
Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular series of Preferred Stock.
Reference is made to the Prospectus Supplement relating to the particular series
of Preferred Stock offered thereby for specific terms, including: (a) the title
and liquidation preference per share of such Preferred Stock and the number of
shares offered; (b) the price at which such series will be issued; (c) the
dividend rate (or method of calculation), the dates on which dividends shall be
payable and the dates from which dividends shall commence to accumulate; (d) any
redemption or sinking fund provisions of such series; (e) any conversion
provisions of such series; and (f) any additional dividend, liquidation,
redemption, sinking fund and other rights, preferences, privileges, limitations
and restrictions of such series.
The Preferred Stock will, when issued, be fully paid and nonassessable.
Unless otherwise specified in the Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular
series of Preferred Stock, each series will rank on a parity as to dividends and
distributions in the event of a liquidation with each other series of Preferred
Stock and, in all cases, will be senior to the shares of Common Stock.
Dividend Rights.
Holders of the shares of Preferred Stock of each series will be entitled to
receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of assets of
the Company legally available therefor, cash dividends at such rates and on such
dates as are set forth in the Prospectus Supplement relating to
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such series of Preferred Stock. Such rate may be fixed or variable or both and
may be cumulative, noncumulative or partially cumulative.
If the applicable Prospectus Supplement so provides, as long as any shares
of Preferred Stock are outstanding, no dividends will be declared or paid or any
distributions be made on the Common Stock, other than a dividend payable in
shares of Common Stock, unless the accrued dividends on each series of Preferred
Stock have been fully paid or declared and set apart for payment and the Company
shall have set apart all amounts, if any, required to be set apart for all
sinking funds, if any, for each series of Preferred Stock.
If the applicable Prospectus Supplement so provides, when dividends are not
paid in full upon any series of Preferred Stock and any other series of
Preferred Stock ranking on a parity as to dividends with such series of
Preferred Stock, all dividends declared upon such series of Preferred Stock and
any other series of Preferred Stock ranking on a parity as to dividends will be
declared pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share on such
series of Preferred Stock and such other series will in all cases bear to each
other the same ratio that accrued in dividends per share on such series of
Preferred Stock and such other series bear to each other.
Each series of Preferred Stock will be entitled to dividends as described
in the Prospectus Supplement relating to such series, which may be based upon
one or more methods of determination. Different series of Preferred Stock may be
entitled to dividends at different dividend rates or based upon different
methods of determination. Except as provided in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement, no series of Preferred Stock will be entitled to participate
generally in the earnings or assets of the Company.
Rights Upon Liquidation.
In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of the Company, the holders of each series of Preferred Stock will be
entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company available for distribution
to stockholders the amount stated or determined on the basis set forth in the
Prospectus Supplement relating to such series, which may include accrued
dividends, if such liquidation, dissolution or winding up is involuntary or may
equal the current redemption price per share (otherwise than for the sinking
fund, if any, provided for such series) provided for such series set forth in
such Prospectus Supplement, if such liquidation, dissolution or winding up is
voluntary, and on such preferential basis as is set forth in such Prospectus
Supplement. If, upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of the Company, the amounts payable with respect to Preferred Stock
of any series and any other shares of stock of the Company ranking as to any
such distribution on a parity with such series of Preferred Stock are not paid
in full, the holders of shares of Preferred Stock of such series and of such
other shares will share ratably in any such distribution of assets of the
Company in proportion to the full respective preferential amounts to which they
are entitled or on such other basis as is set forth in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement. The rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock
to participate in the assets of the Company remaining after the holders of other
series of Preferred Stock have been paid their respective specified liquidation
preferences upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up the Company will be
described in the Prospectus Supplement relating to such series.
Redemption.
A series of Preferred Stock may be redeemable, in whole or in part, at the
option of the Company, and may be subject to mandatory redemption pursuant to a
sinking fund, in each case upon terms, at the times, the redemption prices and
for the types of consideration set forth in the Prospectus Supplement relating
to such series. The Prospectus Supplement relating to a series of Preferred
Stock which is subject to mandatory redemption shall specify the number of
shares of such series that shall be redeemed by the Company in each year
commencing after a date to be specified,
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at a redemption price per share to be specified, together with an amount equal
to any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon to the date of redemption.
If, after giving notice of redemption to the holders of a series of
Preferred Stock, the Company deposits with a designated bank funds sufficient to
redeem such shares of Preferred Stock, then from and after such deposit, all
shares called for redemption will no longer be outstanding for any purpose,
other than the right to receive the redemption price and the right to convert
such shares into other classes of capital stock of the Company. The redemption
price will be stated in the Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular
series of Preferred Stock.
Except as indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, the Preferred
Stock is not subject to any mandatory redemption at the option of the holder.
Sinking Fund.
The Prospectus Supplement for any series of Preferred Stock will state the
terms, if any, of a sinking fund for the purchase or redemption of that series.
Conversion Rights.
The Prospectus Supplement for any series of Preferred Stock will state the
terms, if any, on which shares of that series are convertible into shares of
Common Stock or another series of Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock will have
no preemptive rights.
Voting Rights.
Except as indicated in the Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular
series of Preferred Stock, or except as expressly required by Delaware law, a
holder of Preferred Stock will not be entitled to vote. Except as indicated in
the Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular series of Preferred Stock, in
the event the Company issues full shares of any series of Preferred Stock, each
such share will be entitled to one vote on matters on which holders of such
series of Preferred Stock are entitled to vote.
Under Delaware law, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding shares of all series of Preferred Stock, voting as a separate
voting group, will be required for (a) the authorization of any class of stock
ranking prior to or on parity with shares of Preferred Stock or the increase in
the number of authorized shares of any such stock, (b) any increase in the
number of authorized shares of shares of Preferred Stock, and (c) certain
amendments to the Articles that may be adverse to the rights of Preferred Stock
outstanding.
Transfer Agent and Registrar.
The transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursement agent for a series
of Preferred Stock will be selected by the Company and be described in the
applicable Prospectus Supplement. The registrar for shares of Preferred Stock
will send notices to stockholders of any meetings at which holders of the shares
of Preferred Stock have the right to vote on any matter.
REDEMPTION AND RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER
In order to preserve the Company's status as a REIT as defined in the Code,
the Company can redeem or stop the transfer of its shares. The Company's
Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Company is organized to qualify
as a REIT. Because the Code provides that the concentration of more than 50% in
value of the direct or indirect ownership of its shares in five or fewer
individual stockholders during the last six months of any year would result in
the disqualification of the Company as a REIT, the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation provides that the Company has the power to treat any transfer or
issuance resulting in the 9.8% to be exceeded as null and void and treat the
stockholder as holding the securities on behalf of the Company.
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REIT QUALIFICATION
Generally, for each taxable year during which the Company qualifies as a
real estate investment trust, it will not be taxed on the portion of its taxable
income (including capital gains) that is distributed to stockholders. Any
undistributed income or gains will be taxed to the Company at regular corporate
tax rates. The Company will be subject to tax at the highest corporate rate on
its net income from foreclosure property, regardless of the amount of its
distributions. The highest corporate tax rate is currently 35%. Failure to
qualify could result in the Company's incurring indebtedness and perhaps
liquidating investments in order to pay the resulting taxes.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Company may sell Offered Securities to or through underwriters or may
sell Offered Securities to investors directly or through designated agents. Any
such underwriter or agent involved in the offer or sale of the Offered
Securities will be named in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
Underwriters may offer and sell the Offered Securities at a fixed price or
prices, which may be changed, or from time to time, at market prices prevailing
at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices or at
negotiated prices. The Company also may, from time to time, authorize
underwriters acting as agents to offer and sell the Offered Securities upon the
terms and conditions set forth in the Prospectus Supplement. In connection with
the sale of the Offered Securities, underwriters may be deemed to have received
compensation from the Company in the form of underwriting discounts or
commissions and may also receive commissions from purchasers of Offered
Securities for whom they may act as agent. Underwriters may sell Offered
Securities to or through dealers, and such dealers may receive compensation in
the form of discounts, concessions or commissions (which may be changed from
time to time) from the underwriters and or from the purchasers for whom they may
act as agents.
Any underwriting compensation paid by the Company to underwriters or agents
in connection with the offering of Offered Securities and any discounts,
concessions, or commissions allowed by the underwriters to participating dealers
would be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Underwriters,
dealers and agents participating in the distribution of the Offered Securities
may be deemed to be underwriters and any discounts and commissions received by
them and any profit realized by them on resale of the Offered Securities may be
deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
Underwriters, dealers and agents may be entitled, under agreements entered into
with the Company, to indemnification against and contribution toward certain
civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
If so indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, the Company will
authorize dealers acting as the Company's agents to solicit offers by certain
institutions to purchase Offered Securities from the Company at the public
offering price set forth in the Prospectus Supplement pursuant to Delayed
Delivery Contracts ("Contracts") providing for payment and delivery on the date
or dates stated in such Prospectus Supplement. Each contract will be for an
amount not less than, and the principal amount of Offered Securities sold
pursuant to Contracts shall not be less or more than the respective amount
stated in such Prospectus Supplement. Institutions with which Contracts, when
authorized, may be made with commercial and savings banks, insurance companies,
pension funds, investment companies, education and charitable institutions and
other institutions, but will in all cases be subject to the approval of the
Company. Contracts will not be subject to any conditions except (a) the purchase
by an institution of the Offered Securities covered by its Contract shall not at
the time of delivery be prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction in the
United States to which such institution is subject; and (b) the Company shall
have sold to such underwriters the total principal amount of the Offered
Securities less the principal amount thereof covered by Contracts. The
commission indicated in the Prospectus Supplement will be paid to agents and
underwriters soliciting purchases of Offered Securities pursuant to Contracts
accepted by the Company. Agents and underwriters shall have no responsibility in
respect to this delivery or performance of Contracts.
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Certain of the underwriters and their affiliates may be customers of,
engaged in transaction with, and perform services for, the Company in the
ordinary course of business.
LEGAL OPINIONS
The validity of the Offered Securities will be passed upon by Shumaker,
Loop & Kendrick, Toledo, Ohio.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of Health Care REIT, Inc. appearing
in Health Care REIT, Inc.'s Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1994 as amended, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon included therein and
incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated financial statements are
incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given upon the
authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
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No person has been authorized in connection with the offering made
hereby to give any information or to make any representations, other than those
contained herein, if given or made, such information or representations must not
be relied upon as having been authorized by the Company or the Underwriter. This
Prospectus Supplement and the Prospectus do not constitute an offer to sell or
the solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities in any jurisdiction
to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such
jurisdiction. The delivery of this Prospectus Supplement and the Prospectus at
any time does not imply that the information in the Prospectus Supplement and
the Prospectus is correct as of any time subsequent to its date.
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The Company........................................S-2
Use of Proceeds....................................S-2
Price Range of Shares and Distribution
History..........................................S-2
Capitalization.....................................S-4
Selected Financial Information.....................S-5
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.......................................S-6
Underwriting.......................................S-9
Legal Matters......................................S-9
PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 15, 1996
Available Information............................... 2
Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference......................................... 2
The Company......................................... 3
Use of Proceeds..................................... 3
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.................. 3
Description of Debt Securities...................... 3
Description of Warrants............................ 11
Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock.... 12
Plan of Distribution............................... 16
Legal Opinions..................................... 17
Experts............................................ 17
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1,587,800 Shares
HEALTH CARE REIT,
INC.
Common Stock
Prospectus Supplement
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ALEX. BROWN & SONS
INCORPORATED
September 4, 1996
