X0202 4 2006-01-01 0000740260 VENTAS INC VTR 0001195500 CROCKER DOUGLAS II TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2006-01-01 4 A 0 1750 0 A 48151.427 D Common Stock 2006-01-03 4 A 0 419.463 32.78 A 48570.89 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 32.02 2006-01-01 4 A 0 5000 32.02 A 2006-01-01 2016-01-01 Common Stock 5000 50000 D Restricted Stock Units granted under the 2004 Stock Plan for Directors ("Plan"). Such Units are payable solely in Common Stock and subject to the terms and conditions of the Director's deferral election and the Plan. Common Stock in the form of Units granted under the Non-Employee Director Deferred Stock Compensation Plan ("Plan") in lieu of Director quarterly retainer fees pursuant to the Director's deferral election. Such Units are payable solely in Common Stock and subject to the terms and conditions of the Director's deferral election and the Plan. Stock Options granted pursuant to the 2004 Stock Plan for Directors. Options are exercisable in cumulative 50% annual installments beginning on January 1, 2006. Douglas Crocker II, By: T. Richard Riney, Attorney-In-Fact 2006-01-04