Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: U-Store-It Trust (Cubesmart)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: November 6, 2009 (Event Date: November 5, 2009)
Reporting Period: Quarter ended September 30, 2009
This filing announces the financial results for the third quarter of 2009. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached Earnings Press Release (Exhibit 99.1), which is referenced but not included in the text of this 8-K form.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document for the earnings announcement and does not contain specific numerical values for the following metrics:
- Revenue
- Profit (Net Income)
- Cash Flow
- Margins
- Debt Levels
- Liquidity
Note: The filing text does not provide a clear value for any specific financial metric; these figures are located in the referenced Exhibit 99.1.
Material Changes
The filing confirms the announcement of results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. No specific material changes compared to prior periods are detailed within the text of this 8-K form.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The Company notes that the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) may contain forward-looking statements based on management's views and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing directs investors to the Company's other SEC filings for information regarding factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. No specific risks or contingencies are enumerated in this document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release) for actual revenue, profit, and cash flow figures for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.
- Verify year-over-year comparisons and specific operational metrics (e.g., occupancy rates, same-store sales) in the press release.
- Check subsequent SEC filings for detailed risk factors and updated guidance referenced in the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
- Confirm the status of the Company's debt and liquidity position as detailed in the full earnings release.