Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 7, 2010
Subject: Preliminary update on fourth quarter operations.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The report serves as a notification that a press release containing these preliminary operational updates has been issued and is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Material Changes
No specific material changes or comparative data versus prior periods are detailed within the body of this Form 8-K. The document references an external press release for the details of the fourth quarter operational update.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company issued a press release on January 7, 2010, providing a preliminary update on fourth quarter operations.
Legal Status: The information furnished in this Item 2.02 and the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section. It shall not be incorporated by reference into any other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 7, 2010) for specific fourth quarter financial figures and operational metrics.
- Verify the preliminary nature of the data provided in the press release against the final audited financial statements when available.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is not legally "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.