Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 7, 2011
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended September 30, 2011
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release regarding its financial results for the third quarter of 2011. 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.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are not included in the input text.
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 quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release and supplemental package for management commentary but does not include the text of that commentary.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this cover document.
Legal Disclaimer: The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including the exhibits, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities under that Section.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q3 2011 revenue, net income, and funds from operations (FFO) figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information Package) for detailed occupancy rates, average daily rates (ADR), and same-property statistics.
- Verify the Company's liquidity position and debt maturity schedule in the supplemental package, as these are not listed in the 8-K cover text.
- Confirm any forward-looking guidance or outlook statements provided in the press release.