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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				330091377
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3760 KILROY AIRPORT WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			LONG BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90806
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		STATE:			CA
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HEALTH CARE PROPERTY INVESTORS INC
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