Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: U-STORE-IT TRUST (Cubesmart)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 20, 2010
Context: The filing serves to disclose a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) primarily detailing the company's 2009 financing activities.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document acts as a conduit for a slide presentation containing these details rather than listing the metrics directly in the text.
Material Changes
No specific material changes in financial condition or operations are quantified in the text of this filing. The report focuses on the disclosure of financing activities from the prior year (2009) via an attached exhibit.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The company furnished a slide presentation regarding 2009 financing activities.
Regulatory Status: The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
Legal Disclaimer: The filing explicitly states that the information, including the exhibit, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not subject to the liabilities of that section. It will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly referenced.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Slide Presentation dated January 20, 2010) for specific details on 2009 financing activities.
- Verify the specific terms and amounts of debt or equity financing discussed in the attached presentation.
- Confirm that the financing activities described do not trigger additional disclosure requirements under other sections of the Exchange Act.
- Note that the text of this 8-K does not contain the actual financial figures, which are located solely in the exhibit.