Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: August 14, 2012
Reporting Period: Quarter ended June 30, 2012
This filing serves as a notification that the registrant issued a press release on August 14, 2012, announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The full text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These details are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. It explicitly states that the information disclosed under Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated August 14, 2012) for specific financial results, as the 8-K body contains no numerical data.
- Verify the legal status of the information, noting the disclaimer that the press release content is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the reporting period covers the quarter ended June 30, 2012.