"Health Care REIT's unique relationships, immersion in health care, and asset allocation position the company to capture above average growth in all economic climates," commented George L. Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Health Care REIT. "Our portfolio generated excellent 3.8% same store cash NOI growth during the second quarter, headlined by an 8.4% increase in our seniors housing operating portfolio. Our relationship investment strategy generated two new portfolio partners, Revera and Avery Healthcare, in the attractive Canadian and U.K. markets. These investments bring our year-to-date total to $5 billion in high-quality, accretive health care real estate expected to produce attractive cash flow growth and total returns for our shareholders."