What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce an amendment to Realty Income Corporation's Articles of Incorporation, specifically to reduce the par value of its common and preferred stock.

How does the change in par value affect the company's stock?

The change in par value from $1.00 to $0.01 per share is primarily an administrative change. It typically has no immediate direct impact on the market price or the fundamental value of the stock. It can simplify accounting or reduce state franchise taxes based on par value.

Did shareholders need to approve this change?

No, according to the filing, this amendment was approved by the Board of Directors and did not require action by the stockholders, as permitted by Maryland General Corporation Law.

Does this change affect the number of shares outstanding or authorized?

No, the filing explicitly states that there was no increase in the authorized shares of stock of the Company affected by this Amendment. The number of outstanding shares remains the same.

O 8-K: Corporate Changes

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) filed an 8-K report on August 1, 2011, announcing an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, effective August 1, 2011. The primary change involves a significant reduction in the par value of both its Common Stock and all classes of Preferred Stock. The par value per share has been decreased from $1.00 to $0.01.

Key Highlights

1Realty Income Corporation amended its Articles of Incorporation, effective August 1, 2011.
2The par value of all Common Stock shares was reduced from $1.00 to $0.01.
3The par value of all classes of Preferred Stock was also reduced from $1.00 to $0.01.
4This amendment was approved by the Board of Directors and did not require stockholder action.
5The total number of authorized shares of stock remains unchanged.
6The filing includes the Articles of Amendment dated July 29, 2011, as an exhibit.

REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Aug 2, 2011)

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