Summary
Realty Income Corporation (O) filed an 8-K on February 10, 2010, to report its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the press release containing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial details and performance metrics for the period. It is important to note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not automatically become part of other SEC filings unless explicitly incorporated by reference.
Key Highlights
- 1Realty Income Corporation (O) released its fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results via press release on February 10, 2010.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates the press release as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3Investors must consult the press release for detailed financial performance data for the periods ending December 31, 2009.
- 4The disclosure is furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01, with the press release not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
- 5This filing does not introduce new audited financial statements but references an external release of operational results.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Realty Income Corporation's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
The specific financial details for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009, are contained within the press release dated February 10, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
No, this 8-K filing does not contain new audited financial statements. It refers to a press release that presents the company's results of operations and financial condition for the specified periods.
The filing clarifies that the information in the press release is 'furnished' and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information, by itself, does not automatically carry the same legal implications or become automatically incorporated into future SEC filings as if it were formally 'filed'.