Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 21, 2012
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release regarding its financial results for the specified period. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2), which are incorporated by reference but not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being available in the attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) and on the Company's website.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release and supplemental package containing management's discussion of the results.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this 8-K text; they are presumed to be addressed in the referenced exhibits.
Unusual Items: None identified in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q4 and full-year 2011 financial figures.
- Access Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information Package) for detailed operational metrics and reconciliations.
- Verify the availability of the supplemental package on the Company's website (www.sunstonehotels.com).
- Note that the information in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.