X0201 4 2004-02-02 0000740260 VENTAS INC VTR 0001195500 CROCKER DOUGLASS II TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2004-02-02 4 M 0 200000 5.063 A 236970 D Common Stock 2004-02-02 4 S 0 200000 25.0339 D 36970 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 5.063 2004-02-02 4 M 0 200000 5.063 D 2000-01-20 2009-07-20 Common Stock 200000 40000 D On February 2, 2004, the Reporting Person transmitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission a Form 144 covering the sale of the Issuer's common stock reported on Table I. The options are exercisable in cumulative 1/3 annual installments beginning on January 20, 2000. Douglas Crocker, II, By: T. Richard Riney, Attorney-In-Fact 2004-02-04