X0101 32003-06-04 0 0000740260 VENTAS INC VTR 0001042563 THEOBALD THOMAS C 1000Common Stock5000DStock Option (Right to Buy)14.532003-06-042013-06-04Common Stock10000DOptions granted pursuant to the Ventas, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan for Directors.These options vest in two equal installments on June 4, 2003 and June 4, 2004.Thomas C. Theobald2003-06-09