UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): March 16, 2005
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CORNERSTONE REALTY INCOME TRUST, INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 001-12875 54-1589139
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
306 East Main Street,
Richmond, VA 23219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(804) 643-1761
(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:
[X] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
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240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240, 14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240, 13e-4(c))
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CURRENT REPORT
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On March 16, 2005, Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc, issued a press
release to report financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31,
2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
This report and the attached press release are hereby furnished to, but not
filed with, the Commission.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 16, 2005.
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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.
Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc.
By: /s/ Glade M. Knight
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Glade M. Knight,
Chief Executive Officer
March 16, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 16, 2005.
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