SEC Filing Summary: Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on May 13, 2009, by Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. (the Registrant). The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to distribute materials created to respond to stockholder inquiries. The Registrant is a Maryland corporation with principal executive offices in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses on the distribution of informational materials rather than reporting new financial data.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus prior periods are reported in this filing. The primary activity is the furnishing of two exhibits: a list of "frequently asked questions" and a 2008 update regarding the Registrant's status.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The distributed materials contain forward-looking statements regarding financial performance, investment strategy, portfolio, cash flows, growth prospects, and distribution rates. The Registrant explicitly disclaims any obligation to update these statements. Risks include known and unknown factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results, as detailed in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The filing distributes a 2008 update and FAQ document (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) but does not contain new financial statements.
- Forward-looking statements in the exhibits are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
- The information provided is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
- Investors should refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, for detailed risk factors and historical financial data.