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REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 27, 2018)

Filed February 27, 2018For Securities:O

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on February 27, 2018, primarily to update its disclosures regarding United States Federal Income Tax Considerations. This update is a direct result of recent changes in applicable tax law. The company is superseding and replacing previous tax discussions included in earlier filings and prospectus documents from 2017, 2016, and 2015. This filing is important for investors as it clarifies the company's tax treatment and potential implications following significant legislative changes. While this report does not contain new financial results or operational updates, it signifies the company's commitment to providing current and accurate tax information to its shareholders. Investors should review the updated tax considerations to understand any potential impact on their investment in Realty Income.

Key Highlights

  • 1Realty Income Corporation (O) issued an 8-K filing on February 27, 2018.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to update the 'United States Federal Income Tax Considerations' section.
  • 3This update is necessitated by recent changes in U.S. federal income tax law.
  • 4The new tax discussion supersedes and replaces similar sections in prior filings and prospectuses from 2017, 2016, and 2015.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 to this filing contains the updated 'United States Federal Income Tax Considerations'.
  • 6The filing does not appear to contain new financial results or material operational updates, focusing solely on tax information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main reason for this 8-K filing is to update and supersede the company's disclosures concerning United States Federal Income Tax Considerations due to recent changes in U.S. tax law.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not appear to include new financial statements or performance data. Its focus is solely on updating the tax-related information.

This filing replaces the tax considerations discussed in the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2017, the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2016, and the Base Prospectus dated December 21, 2015, along with related prospectus supplements.

The updated United States Federal Income Tax Considerations are provided in Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.