UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2005 (March 3, 2005)
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Tennessee 01-13031 62-1674303
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(State or Other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
111 Westwood Place, Suite 200
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(615) 221-2250
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On March 3, 2005, American Retirement Corporation issued a press release
announcing its fourth quarter and full year 2004 earnings results. A copy of the
press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Supplemental information relating to American Retirement Corporation's
fourth quarter and full year 2004 results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 3, 2005, American Retirement Corporation issued a press release
announcing its fourth quarter and full year 2004 earnings results. A copy of the
press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Supplemental information relating to American Retirement Corporation's
fourth quarter and full year 2004 results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated March 3, 2005
99.2 Supplemental Information
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
By:/s/ Bryan D. Richardson
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Bryan D. Richardson
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: March 3, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 3, 2005
99.2 Supplemental Information
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