SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2003
(May 8, 2003)
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee 01-13031 62-1674303
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
111 Westwood Place, Suite 200
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 221-2250
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Items 9 and 12:
99.1 Supplemental Information.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information contained in this Item 9 is being furnished pursuant to
Item 9 and Item 12, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition."
Supplemental information relating to American Retirement Corporation's
first quarter 2003 results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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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
Date: May 8, 2003 By: /s/ George T. Hicks
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George T. Hicks
Executive Vice President-Finance,
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary
and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
No. Exhibit
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99.1 Supplemental Information
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