Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: U-Store-It Trust (Note: Request metadata referenced "Cubesmart," but the filing text identifies the registrant as U-Store-It Trust).
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report).
Reporting Period: Quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011.
Report Date: August 4, 2011 (Event Date); August 5, 2011 (Filing Date).
Purpose: Announcement of financial results for the specified periods via an earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover report referencing an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but does not contain specific numerical data.
- Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins: The filing text does not provide a clear value for these metrics.
- Debt and Liquidity: The filing text does not provide a clear value for these metrics.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011, were announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The Company notes that the attached press release may contain forward-looking statements based on management's views and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing references that information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ is contained in the Company's other SEC filings. No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this text.
Regulation FD: The information is disclosed under Regulation FD but is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue, net income, and funds from operations figures in the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release).
- Confirm the occupancy rates and rental rate trends for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, as these are not listed in the 8-K text.
- Review the full text of the forward-looking statements in Exhibit 99.1 to understand specific assumptions regarding future performance.
- Check subsequent filings for any updates on the factors that could cause actual results to differ from the guidance provided in the press release.