Summary
This Form 8-K filing by Realty Income Corporation (O) on October 1, 2012, primarily serves to provide crucial financial information related to its previously announced merger with American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. (ARCT). The report details the filing of ARCT's audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements, as well as Realty Income's unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. These filings are essential for investors to assess the financial health and potential combined performance of the entities post-merger. The company emphasizes that this report does not constitute an offer or solicitation but provides a link to further detailed information available in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC. Investors are strongly encouraged to review these documents, which will contain comprehensive details about the transaction and its implications for both Realty Income and ARCT shareholders.
Key Highlights
- 1Realty Income Corporation (O) is providing updated financial information related to its proposed merger with American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. (ARCT).
- 2The filing includes ARCT's audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2011, and 2010, and for the three-year period ended December 31, 2011.
- 3ARCT's unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2012, and for the periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, are also provided.
- 4Realty Income's unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements, reflecting the anticipated impact of the merger, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, and the year ended December 31, 2011, are included.
- 5These financial statements are filed as exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) to this Form 8-K.
- 6The company has filed a Form S-4 registration statement containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC for the proposed transaction.
- 7Investors are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully for important information regarding the merger.