Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: November 13, 2013
Reporting Period: The filing announces financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, and declares the fourth quarter 2013 dividend.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover report referencing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed data. The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for the following metrics:
- Revenue
- Profit (Net Income)
- Cash Flow
- Margins
- Debt Levels
- Liquidity
Note: Specific financial figures are contained in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not contain specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of Q3 2013 results and the Q4 2013 dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. It states that the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 13, 2013) for actual Q3 2013 revenue, net income, and FFO figures.
- Verify the specific amount per share of the declared fourth quarter 2013 dividend.
- Check the press release for any updates on portfolio performance or liquidity positions not detailed in this 8-K summary.