UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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):
December 10, 2008
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| North Dakota | 0-14851 | 45-0311232 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
12 Main Street South Minot, ND 58701 |
| (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
(701) 837-4738
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| | □ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act |
| | □ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act |
| | □ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act |
| | □ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
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ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
and
ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
A press release issued by the Registrant on December 10, 2008, regarding earnings for the three and six months ended October 31, 2008, is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Also, certain supplemental information not included in the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. This information is not deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any Securities Act registration statements.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Exhibit | |
| Number | Description |
| | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued December 10, 2008, regarding earnings for the three and six months ended October 31, 2008 |
| | |
| 99.2 | Certain supplemental information not included in the press release |
SIGNATURE
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.
| | INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST |
| | |
| | By: /s/ Timothy P. Mihalick |
| | Timothy P. Mihalick |
| | Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer |
Date: December 10, 2008
