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): November 8, 2011

W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	001-13779	13-3912578
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY	10020
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 492-1100

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:

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-99.1

ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 8, 2011, the registrant issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. A copy of the earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished pursuant to this “Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Earnings release of the registrant for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	W. P. Carey & Co. LLC
Date: November 8, 2011	By:	/s/ Mark J. DeCesaris
		Mark J. DeCesaris
		Chief Financial Officer