X0306 4 2015-08-06 0 0000766704 HEALTH CARE REIT INC /DE/ HCN 0001242821 IBELE ERIN C 4500 DORR STREET TOLEDO OH 43615 0 1 0 0 EVP-Head Human Cap.&Corp.Secy. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 2015-08-06 4 A 0 2866 0.00 A Common 2866 2866 D This performance-based restricted stock unit award granted under the Amended and Restated Health Care REIT, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan are target shares as defined in the 2015-2017 Long-Term Incentive Program. Final share amounts will be determined at the conclusion of the performance period based on the Company's total shareholder return as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of HCN's common stock. By: Erin C. Ibele 2015-08-10