8-KEarnings & Results

REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2008)

Filed October 29, 2008For Securities:O

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2008, primarily to announce its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but instead incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued on the same date. Investors should refer to this press release for specific performance metrics, earnings per share, revenue, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for the third quarter of 2008. The filing emphasizes that the press release information is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it carries less formal regulatory scrutiny than other parts of SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q3 2008 financial results released via press release on October 29, 2008.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as a notification and incorporates the press release (Exhibit 99.1) by reference.
  • 3Investors need to consult the referenced press release for detailed financial performance data for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
  • 4The filing includes standard disclaimers regarding the non-"filed" status of the press release information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5No new material contracts or significant corporate events are disclosed within the 8-K itself, beyond the earnings announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for Realty Income's third quarter ended September 30, 2008, are detailed in the press release dated October 29, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02 and stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18, it means the company is providing this information voluntarily, but it does not carry the same legal liability or regulatory weight as information formally 'filed' with the SEC. It's a common disclosure practice for earnings releases.

Based on the provided filing content, this 8-K primarily serves to announce the company's Q3 2008 financial results via an attached press release. No other material events or significant business updates are explicitly detailed within the 8-K items presented.