Issuer Free Writing Prospectus, dated October 2, 2013

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Relating to the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement

dated October 2, 2013 and

Registration Statement No. 333-181185

Health Care REIT, Inc.

Pricing Term Sheet

 

Issuer:		Health Care REIT, Inc.
Title of Securities:		4.500% Notes due 2024
Principal Amount:		$400,000,000
Maturity:		January 15, 2024
Coupon:		4.500% per year, accruing from October 7, 2013
Price to Public:		98.958%, plus accrued interest, if any
Yield to Maturity:		4.626%
Benchmark Treasury:		2.500% due August 15, 2023
Spread to Benchmark Treasury:		+ 200 basis points
Benchmark Treasury Price/Yield:		98-29 / 2.626%
Interest Payment Dates:		January 15th and July 15th, commencing July 15, 2014
Make-whole call:		+30 basis points
Joint Bookrunning Managers:		Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and UBS Securities LLC
Trade Date:		October 2, 2013
Settlement Date:		T+3; October 7, 2013
CUSIP / ISIN:		42217K BC9 / US42217KBC99
Anticipated Ratings*:		Baa2 / BBB / BBB

 

*	Note: A securities rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time.

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