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SEC source: 0001209191-12-028917 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 4

Brinker Scott M · CIK 0001540329 · EVP - Investments

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,698

Underlying: Common · 3,609 shares

Expires 2017-01-22

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F1 · derivative.exercise_date: Options for the purchase of 3,609 shares of common stock at $45.73 per share were granted to Mr. Brinker on January 22, 2007, which grant has been previously reported. Options for the purchase of 723 shares vested on January 15, 2008, options for the purchase of 722 shares vested of January 15 of each of 2009 and 2010 and options for the purchase of 721 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2011 and 2012.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 3,609 shares of common stock at $45.73 per share were granted to Mr. Brinker on January 22, 2007, which grant has been previously reported. Options for the purchase of 723 shares vested on January 15, 2008, options for the purchase of 722 shares vested of January 15 of each of 2009 and 2010 and options for the purchase of 721 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2011 and 2012.

F1 · balance_after: Options for the purchase of 3,609 shares of common stock at $45.73 per share were granted to Mr. Brinker on January 22, 2007, which grant has been previously reported. Options for the purchase of 723 shares vested on January 15, 2008, options for the purchase of 722 shares vested of January 15 of each of 2009 and 2010 and options for the purchase of 721 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2011 and 2012.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-028917 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Brinker Scott M · CIK 0001540329 · EVP - Investments

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 23,632

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-028917 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Brinker Scott M · CIK 0001540329 · EVP - Investments

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 22,956

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-028917 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Brinker Scott M · CIK 0001540329 · EVP - Investments

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 22,045

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026458 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 6

BALLARD WILLIAM C JR · CIK 0001024398 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F6 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F6 · price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F6 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F6 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F7 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026458 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BALLARD WILLIAM C JR · CIK 0001024398 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 18,018

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026462 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 2

DEROSA THOMAS J · CIK 0001215328 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012 resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F3 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026462 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DEROSA THOMAS J · CIK 0001215328 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 16,127

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012 resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026466 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 3

DONAHUE JEFFREY H · CIK 0001242811 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F4 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026466 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DONAHUE JEFFREY H · CIK 0001242811 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 25,977

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026468 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 3

GRUA PETER J · CIK 0001242813 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F4 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026468 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GRUA PETER J · CIK 0001242813 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,051

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026471 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 2

KLIPSCH FRED S · CIK 0001275510 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F3 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026471 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KLIPSCH FRED S · CIK 0001275510 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 66,225

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026480 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 3

OSTER SHARON M · CIK 0001210117 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F3 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026480 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

OSTER SHARON M · CIK 0001210117 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 21,327

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026484 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 2

Otten Jeffrey · CIK 0001318032 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F3 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026484 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Otten Jeffrey · CIK 0001318032 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 6,555

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026485 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 3

TRUMBULL R SCOTT · CIK 0001210705 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,686

Underlying: Common · 164 shares

Expires 2012-05-06

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · price: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These deferred stock units were granted without cash consideration on May 6, 2010 under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Health Care REIT, Inc. at the time of vesting of the unit. These deferred stock units vest in three installments, with 164 units having vested on May 6 of each of 2011 and 2012 and 163 units vesting on May 6, 2013.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

F4 · balance_after: Includes (i) 577 deferred stock units granted on January 28, 2010, vesting on January 28, 2013; (ii) 163 deferred stock units granted on May 6, 2010, vesting on May 6, 2013; (iii) 1,288 deferred stock units granted on January 27, 2011, with 644 units vesting on January 27 of each of 2013 and 2014; and (iv) 1,658 deferred stock units granted on January 26, 2012, with 553 units vesting on January 26 of each of 2013 and 2014 and 552 deferred stock units vesting on January 26, 2015.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-026485 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

TRUMBULL R SCOTT · CIK 0001210705 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 51,986.0506

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The reported transaction was a vesting of 164 deferred stock units on May 6, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 164 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-025456 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 5

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 8,875

Underlying: Common · 10,113 shares

Expires 2018-01-21

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: Options for the purchase of 18,257 shares of common stock at $40.83 per share were granted to Mr. Miller on January 21, 2008, which grant has previously been reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 8,144 shares has previously been reported. Of the remaining options, options for the purchase of 2,811 shares vested on January 15, 2011, options for the purchase of 3,651 shares vested on January 15, 2012 and options for the purchase of 3,651 shares will vest on January 15, 2013.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 18,257 shares of common stock at $40.83 per share were granted to Mr. Miller on January 21, 2008, which grant has previously been reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 8,144 shares has previously been reported. Of the remaining options, options for the purchase of 2,811 shares vested on January 15, 2011, options for the purchase of 3,651 shares vested on January 15, 2012 and options for the purchase of 3,651 shares will vest on January 15, 2013.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-025456 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 4

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 13,525

Underlying: Common · 14,287 shares

Expires 2019-01-29

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Options for the purchase of 33,813 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Miller on January 29, 2009, which grant has previously been reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 19,526 shares has previously been reported. Of the remaining options, options for the purchase of 763 shares vested on January 15, 2012 and options for the purchase of 6,762 shares will vest on January 15 of each of 2013 and 2014.

F2 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 33,813 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Miller on January 29, 2009, which grant has previously been reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 19,526 shares has previously been reported. Of the remaining options, options for the purchase of 763 shares vested on January 15, 2012 and options for the purchase of 6,762 shares will vest on January 15 of each of 2013 and 2014.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-025456 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 67,338

F1 · kind: The shares covered by this Form 4 have been sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Sales Plan dated September 19, 2011.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-025456 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 69,438

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-025456 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 68,200

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-024192 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 67,438

F1 · kind: The shares covered by this Form 4 have been sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Sales Plan dated September 19, 2011.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-023497 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 4

CHAPMAN GEORGE L · CIK 0001242815 · Director · Chairman, CEO and President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 39,019

Underlying: Common · 57,342 shares

Expires 2019-01-29

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F4 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: Options for the purchase of 84,820 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Chapman on January 29, 2009, which grant has been previously reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 27,478 shares have been previously reported. Of the remaining options,options for the purchase of 18,323 shares vested on January 15, 2012, options for the purchase of 19,235 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 19,784 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 84,820 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Chapman on January 29, 2009, which grant has been previously reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 27,478 shares have been previously reported. Of the remaining options,options for the purchase of 18,323 shares vested on January 15, 2012, options for the purchase of 19,235 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 19,784 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

F3 · balance_after: Options for the purchase of 84,820 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Chapman on January 29, 2009, which grant has been previously reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 27,478 shares have been previously reported. Of the remaining options,options for the purchase of 18,323 shares vested on January 15, 2012, options for the purchase of 19,235 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 19,784 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-023497 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

CHAPMAN GEORGE L · CIK 0001242815 · Director · Chairman, CEO and President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 265,176.5808

F1 · kind: The shares covered by this Form 4 have been sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Sales Plan dated March 15, 2012, which is intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-023497 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CHAPMAN GEORGE L · CIK 0001242815 · Director · Chairman, CEO and President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 289,618.5808

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-021922 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,287

Underlying: Common · 16,287 shares

Expires 2019-01-29

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Options for the purchase of 33,813 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Miller on January 29, 2009, which grant has previously been reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 17,526 shares has previously been reported. Of the remaining options, options for the purchase of 2,763 shares vested on January 15, 2012 and options for the purchase of 6,762 shares will vest on January 15 of each of 2013 and 2014.

F2 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 33,813 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Miller on January 29, 2009, which grant has previously been reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 17,526 shares has previously been reported. Of the remaining options, options for the purchase of 2,763 shares vested on January 15, 2012 and options for the purchase of 6,762 shares will vest on January 15 of each of 2013 and 2014.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-021922 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 67,538

F1 · kind: The shares covered by this Form 4 have been sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Sales Plan dated September 19, 2011.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-021922 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Miller Jeffrey H · CIK 0001292027 · EVP-Operations & Gen. Counsel

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 69,538

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020260 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CRABTREE MICHAEL A · CIK 0001242819 · Sr. Vice President & Treasurer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 47,493

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020083 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HERMAN CHARLES J JR · CIK 0001242823 · EVP & Chief Investment Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · LLC

Disclosed balance after: 48,573

F1 · kind: The shares are held by an Ohio limited liability company for which the reporting person is the sole manager and, as trustee for a revocable trust of the reporting person, the sole member.

F2 · price: No amount was payable in connection with the transfer of common stock on March 26, 2012.

F1 · ownership.nature: The shares are held by an Ohio limited liability company for which the reporting person is the sole manager and, as trustee for a revocable trust of the reporting person, the sole member.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020083 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HERMAN CHARLES J JR · CIK 0001242823 · EVP & Chief Investment Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 39,150

F1 · kind: The shares are held by an Ohio limited liability company for which the reporting person is the sole manager and, as trustee for a revocable trust of the reporting person, the sole member.

F2 · price: No amount was payable in connection with the transfer of common stock on March 26, 2012.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 9

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 6,205

Underlying: Common · 11,998 shares

Expires 2019-01-29

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · shares: Options for the purchase of 15,514 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Loftus on January 29, 2009, which grant has previosly been reported. Options for the purchase of 3,103 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2010, 2011 and 2012, options for the purchase of 3,103 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 3,102 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

F2 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 15,514 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Loftus on January 29, 2009, which grant has previosly been reported. Options for the purchase of 3,103 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2010, 2011 and 2012, options for the purchase of 3,103 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 3,102 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 6

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 37,875.34

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 55,253.34

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 8

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 11,998

Underlying: Common · 15,514 shares

Expires 2019-01-29

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · shares: Options for the purchase of 15,514 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Loftus on January 29, 2009, which grant has previosly been reported. Options for the purchase of 3,103 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2010, 2011 and 2012, options for the purchase of 3,103 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 3,102 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

F2 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 15,514 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Loftus on January 29, 2009, which grant has previosly been reported. Options for the purchase of 3,103 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2010, 2011 and 2012, options for the purchase of 3,103 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 3,102 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 7

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,016

Underlying: Common · 10,085 shares

Expires 2018-01-21

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: Options for the purchase of 10,085 shares of common stock at $40.83 per share were granted to Mr. Loftus on January 21, 2008, which grant has previously been reported. Options for the purchase of 2,018 shares vested on January 15, 2009, options for the purchase of 2,017 shares vested on January 15 of each 2010, 2011 and 2012 and options for the purchase of 2,016 shares will vest on January 15, 2013.

F2 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F1 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 10,085 shares of common stock at $40.83 per share were granted to Mr. Loftus on January 21, 2008, which grant has previously been reported. Options for the purchase of 2,018 shares vested on January 15, 2009, options for the purchase of 2,017 shares vested on January 15 of each 2010, 2011 and 2012 and options for the purchase of 2,016 shares will vest on January 15, 2013.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 43,668.34

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 49,460.34

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 49,460.34

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-020105 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Loftus Daniel R · CIK 0001290475 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 45,944.34

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-019604 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 3

GRUA PETER J · CIK 0001242813 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common · 1,666 shares

Expires 2013-01-28

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · shares: Options for the purchase of 5,000 shares of common stock at $25.82 per share were granted to Mr. Grua on January 28, 2003, which grant has previously been reported. The exercise of options to purchase 3,334 shares has previously been reported.

F3 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 1997 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors and had no acquisition price.

F2 · derivative.underlying_shares: Options for the purchase of 5,000 shares of common stock at $25.82 per share were granted to Mr. Grua on January 28, 2003, which grant has previously been reported. The exercise of options to purchase 3,334 shares has previously been reported.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-019604 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

GRUA PETER J · CIK 0001242813 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · LLC

Disclosed balance after: 23,942

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · ownership.nature: Front Garden Investment LLC.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-017798 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 9

CHAPMAN GEORGE L · CIK 0001242815 · Director · Chairman, CEO and President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 57,342

Underlying: Common Stock · 14,102 shares

Expires 2019-01-29

F1 · kind: Represents a transfer of 36,513 shares and 35,832 stock options to the reporting person's ex-spouse pursuant to a Decision and Judgment issued by the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Sixth Appellate District. The reporting person no longer reports as beneficially owned any securities which are beneficially owned by his ex-spouse.

F4 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F10 · derivative.expiration_date: Options for the purchase of 109,914 shares of common stock at $37.00 per share were granted to Mr. Chapman on January 29, 2009, which grant has been previously reported. The partial exercise of these options for the purchase of 27,478 shares and the transfer of 10,992 options have been previously reported. Of the remaining options,options for the purchase of 5,496 shares vested on January 15, 2011, options for the purchase of 21,983 shares vested on January 15, 2012, options for the purchase of 21,983 shares will vest on January 15, 2013 and options for the purchase of 21,982 shares will vest on January 15, 2014.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-017798 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 8

CHAPMAN GEORGE L · CIK 0001242815 · Director · Chairman, CEO and President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 39,046

Underlying: Common Stock · 9,504 shares

Expires 2018-01-21

F1 · kind: Represents a transfer of 36,513 shares and 35,832 stock options to the reporting person's ex-spouse pursuant to a Decision and Judgment issued by the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Sixth Appellate District. The reporting person no longer reports as beneficially owned any securities which are beneficially owned by his ex-spouse.

F4 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F9 · derivative.expiration_date: Options for the purchase of 60,688 shares of common stock at $40.83 per share were granted to Mr. Chapman on January 21, 2008, which grant has been previously reported. The transfer of 12,138 options has previously been reported. Options for the purchase of 6,069 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2009 and 2010, options for the purchase of 12,138 shares vested on January 15, 2011, options for the purchase of 12,137 shares vested on January 15, 2012 and options for the purchase of 12,137 shares will vest on January 15, 2013.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-017798 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 7

CHAPMAN GEORGE L · CIK 0001242815 · Director · Chairman, CEO and President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 7,941

Underlying: Common Stock · 1,932 shares

Expires 2018-01-21

F1 · kind: Represents a transfer of 36,513 shares and 35,832 stock options to the reporting person's ex-spouse pursuant to a Decision and Judgment issued by the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Sixth Appellate District. The reporting person no longer reports as beneficially owned any securities which are beneficially owned by his ex-spouse.

F4 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F8 · derivative.expiration_date: Options for the purchase of 12,341 shares of common stock at $40.83 per share were granted to Mr. Chapman on January 21, 2008, which grant has been previously reported. The transfer of 2,468 options has previously been reported. Options for the purchase of 1,235 shares vested on January 15, 2009, options for the purchase of 1,234 shares vested on January 15, 2010, options for the purchase of 2,468 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2011 and 2012 and options for the purchase of 2,468 will vest on January 15, 2013.

SEC source: 0001209191-12-017798 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 6

CHAPMAN GEORGE L · CIK 0001242815 · Director · Chairman, CEO and President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 17,942

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,287 shares

Expires 2017-01-22

F1 · kind: Represents a transfer of 36,513 shares and 35,832 stock options to the reporting person's ex-spouse pursuant to a Decision and Judgment issued by the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Sixth Appellate District. The reporting person no longer reports as beneficially owned any securities which are beneficially owned by his ex-spouse.

F4 · price: The options were granted under the Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan and had no acquisition price.

F7 · derivative.expiration_date: Options for the purchase of 31,756 shares of common stock at $45.73 per share were granted to Mr. Chapman on January 22, 2007, which grant has been previously reported. The transfer of 9,527 options has previously been reported. Options for the purchase of 3,176 shares vested on January 15, 2008, options for the purchase of 3,175 shares vested on January 15, 2009, options for the purchase of 3,176 shares vested on January 15, 2010 and options for the purchase of 6,351 shares vested on January 15 of each of 2011 and 2012.