Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Apple REIT Nine, Inc. (the "Company") on November 30, 2011. The filing serves to distribute the interim report to shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Interim Report to Shareholders), which is referenced but not included in the text of this Form 8-K.
Material Changes
No material changes to operations or financial condition are detailed in the text of this filing. The document acts solely as a vehicle to deliver the quarterly shareholder report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard disclaimer under General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K. It states that the information included in this report and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically referenced. No specific guidance, outlook, or risk factors are articulated in the body of this 8-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Interim Report to Shareholders) for actual financial performance data for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
- Verify the legal status of the registrant as Apple REIT Nine, Inc., noting the distinction from "Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc." mentioned in the request metadata.
- Confirm that the interim report has been distributed to shareholders as of November 30, 2011.