Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 12, 2009
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release regarding its financial results for the specified period. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 12, 2009), which is incorporated by reference but explicitly stated as not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. It functions solely as a procedural filing to announce the availability of the press release containing this information.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 12, 2009) for actual financial figures, as they are absent from the 8-K text.
- Verify the specific performance metrics for the fourth quarter and full year 2008 in the referenced press release.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its legal liability status compared to standard filings.