Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) is one of the nation's leading healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs). Our growing portfolio includes 501 healthcare-related facilities containing approximately 50,000 licensed beds and senior housing units, strategically located in 43 states and two Canadian provinces.

Ventas has been a consistent performer among the Healthcare REITs in the MSCI U.S. REIT Index (RMS) over the past 5 years. For the five-year period ending September 30, 2009, Ventas had an annual total shareholder return of 13.9 percent.

With total enterprise value of approximately $9 billion and equity market capitalization of approximately $6 billion at September 30, 2009, we're powerfully positioned to provide custom healthcare real estate financing solutions to our customers. Our strong performance gives us immediate access to both the debt and equity markets - and the unique ability to provide up to 100% financing.

Whether you're a healthcare company looking for capital or an investor looking for superior returns, look to Ventas for leadership in healthcare real estate.