Kathy MacDonald | Investor Relations |
Cindy Baier | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Steven Swain | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Mary Shang | Nephron Research |
Chad Vanacore | Stifel |
Brian Tanquilut | Jefferies |
Joanna Gajuk | Bank of America |
Dana Hambly | Stephens |
Thank you, and good morning, everyone. I would like to welcome you to the Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Call for Brookdale Senior Living.
Joining us today are Cindy Baier, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steve Swain, our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. I would like to point out that all statements today, which are not historical facts including our earnings guidance may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal Securities laws. These statements are made as of today's date and we expressly disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.