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): June 7, 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 8.01 Other Events.
On June 7, 2011, American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. ("ARCT" or the "REIT") and its Advisor, American Realty Capital Advisors, LLC (the "Advisor") agreed that the Advisor shall modify the timing of payment of the asset management fees by the REIT to the Advisor such that the REIT shall pay to the Advisor asset management fees on a current basis, and shall no longer pre-pay those fees, as was allowed under the advisory agreement, as amended. In addition, such asset management fee shall be payable, at the discretion of the REIT’s board, in cash, common stock or restricted stock grants, or any combination thereof.
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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By:
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/s/ Nicholas S. Schorsch |
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Name: Nicholas S. Schorsch |
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Title: Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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