Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Chatham Lodging Trust
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 22, 2012
Reporting Period: The filing references a press release dated November 7, 2011, announcing results for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The filing itself is dated February 22, 2012, and the exhibit index references a press release dated February 22, 2012, announcing Fourth Quarter 2011 financial results.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet and does not contain specific numerical data. It references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity. Consequently, the filing text does not provide a clear value for any specific financial metric.
Material Changes
The filing text does not disclose specific material changes versus prior periods. It serves only to incorporate by reference the press release containing the operational results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing incorporates a press release regarding Fourth Quarter 2011 financial results by reference.
Legal Disclaimer: In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial figures (Revenue, FFO, Net Income) in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release dated February 22, 2012.
- Confirm the discrepancy in the Exhibit Index description, which lists the press release date as "February 22, 2011" while the report date is 2012.
- Review the full text of the press release for management commentary on the Fourth Quarter 2011 performance.
- Check subsequent filings for any updates to the financial condition referenced in this 8-K.