Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Apple REIT Nine, Inc. (the "Company") on May 22, 2012. The filing serves to distribute the interim report to shareholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company is incorporated in Virginia and maintains its principal executive offices in Richmond, Virginia.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the "Shareholders' Report" attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not detailed in the body of this Form 8-K.
Material Changes
No material changes regarding operations or financial condition are described in the text of this filing. The document solely announces the issuance of the quarterly report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of unusual items. It strictly fulfills the disclosure requirement under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) by attaching the shareholder report.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific financial performance metrics (revenue, FFO, debt levels) in the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Interim Report to Shareholders).
- Note that the information in this 8-K and its exhibit is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically referenced.
- Confirm the reporting period covers the quarter ended March 31, 2012.