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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2011
American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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333-145949
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71-1036989
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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106 Old York Road
Jenkintown, PA
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19046
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(215) 887-2189 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 17, 2011, American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 17, 2011, the Company also announced that Nicholas S. Schorsch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Greater Philadelphia Award finalist. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 17, 2011announcing the Company’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
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99.2
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Press Release dated May 17, 2011 announcing the selection of Nicholas S. Schorsch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Greater Philadelphia Award finalist
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL TRUST, INC.
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Date: May 19, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Nicholas S. Schorsch
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Name:
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Nicholas S. Schorsch
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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