First Trust Retirement

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. and Ventas, Inc. are merging

You may have recently received communication from American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. (ARC-HT) that they are merging with Ventas, Inc. (Ventas) to enhance shareholder value. This information, while helpful, may prompt further questions for you about your IRA holding.

This merger has caused significant changes in the relationship between FTR and the product ARC-HT merged into, Ventas. FTR keeps its costs low by utilizing the product sponsor’s existing transfer agency structure. This allows us to embed our services into the media, mailings, and reporting that is already in place for the product sponsors. This merger has transitioned ARC-HT off of that structure. Due to this transition, the FTR IRA account holders impacted by this merger will receive notification and explanation from FTR on the new structure and services on their account.

Starting on January 16, 2014, please use the mailing and contact instructions listed below for all requests on Ventas, Inc. FTR IRA account(s).

Regular Mail	Overnight
First Trust Retirement Attn: FTR- Publicly Traded PO Box 219261 Kansas City, MO 64121-9261	Mail Stop: FTR- Publicly Traded 430 West 7th Street Suite 219261 Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

As always, we encourage you to seek the guidance of your professional financial representative and/or tax advisor when making these important investment decisions.

Please return to our Corporate Actions page for answers to additional questions you may have.

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Please select from alternative investment sponsors listed below, complete the required paperwork, and enjoy the same great service at the same low cost.

Sell your shares and move to cash position remaining with First Trust Retirement.

You can call us, or utilize the Liquidation Request Form by fax or mail to complete a sale order of your shares and move the proceeds to a cash position within First Trust Retirement.

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To send sale proceeds to a different account other than the First Trust Retirement IRA, submit completed transfer paperwork from the new financial institution by mail. Please consult your financial representative. There may be fees associated with this option.