Common use of Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee Clause in Contracts

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.500% Senior Notes due 2031” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.25% Senior Notes due 20312022” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Second Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.400% Senior Notes due 20312029” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Ninth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5005.000% Senior Notes due 20312035” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fourth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5002.55% Senior Notes Notes, Series D due 20312023” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fourth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5002.650% Senior Notes due 20312025” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh First Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.000% Senior Notes due 20312028” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Ninth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5005.45% Senior Notes due 20312043” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fourth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates (i) a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.100% Senior Notes due 20312023” (the “2023 Notes”) and (ii) a series of Securities designated as the “3.850% Senior Notes due 2027” (the “2027 Notes” and, together with the 2023 Notes, the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the 2023 Notes and the 2027 Notes shall each form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Eighth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5005.625 % Senior Notes due 20312034” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fourth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.750% Senior Notes due 20312024” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Sixth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.750% Senior Notes due 20312030” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Tenth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5005.10% Senior Notes Notes, Series J due 20312029” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.Inc. (b) Each of the Notes will be guaranteed by the Guarantor in accordance with Article 11 of the Base Indenture and Article IX of this

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Second Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.125% Senior Notes due 20312023” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Third Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.30% Senior Notes Notes, Series C due 20312022” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fourth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.750% Senior Notes due 20312021” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh First Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.00% Senior Notes Notes, Series A due 20312019” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Eighth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5002.00% Senior Notes due 20312018” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fifth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.000% Senior Notes due 20312030” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Third Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.250% Senior Notes due 20312026” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh First Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5001.55% Senior Notes due 20312016” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Second Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.125% Senior Notes Notes, Series B due 20312024” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Sixth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.375% Senior Notes due 20312045” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Tenth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5002.700% Senior Notes due 20312020” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Sixth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.00% Senior Notes due 20312019” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh First Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.125 % Senior Notes due 20312026” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Third Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.125% Senior Notes due 20312015” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Sixth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.500% Floating Rate Senior Notes Notes, Series F due 20312021” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Ninth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5005.398% Senior Notes Notes, Series I due 20312028” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fifth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.500% Senior Notes due 20312025” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Third Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5001.250% Senior Notes due 20312017” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Second Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5005.70% Senior Notes due 20312043” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Third Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates (i) a series of Securities designated as the “2.5003.500% Senior Notes due 20312024” (the “2024 Notes”) and (ii) a series of Securities designated as the “4.875% Senior Notes due 2049” (the “2049 Notes” and, together with the 2024 Notes, the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the 2024 Notes and the 2049 Notes shall each form their own series for voting purposes and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fifth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer hereby creates a series of Securities designated as the “2.5002.80% Senior Notes Notes, Series E due 20312024” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer or by Ventas, Inc.

Designation of the Series; Securities Guarantee. (a) The changes, modifications and supplements to the Base Indenture effected by this Seventh Fifth Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable only with respect to, and govern the terms of, the Notes (as defined below), which shall not apply to any other Securities that have been or may be issued under the Base Indenture, Indenture unless a supplemental indenture with respect to such other Securities specifically incorporates such changes, modifications and supplements. Pursuant to the terms hereof and Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Base Indenture, the Issuer Issuers hereby creates create a series of Securities designated as the “2.5004.25% Senior Notes due 20312022” (the “Notes”), which Notes shall be deemed “Securities” for all purposes under the Base Indenture. Except as otherwise provided in the Base Indenture, the Notes shall form their own series for voting purposes purposes, and shall not be part of the same class or series as any other Securities issued by the Issuer Issuers or by Ventas, Inc.