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): October 6, 2011
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-31775
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86-1062192 |
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| 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100 |
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| Dallas, Texas
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75254 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 490-9600
Check the appropriated box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 6, 2011, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release
announcing its preliminary earnings related guidance for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011
and setting earnings release date for the third quarter of 2011.
The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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99.1 |
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Preliminary Earnings Related Guidance and Earnings Release Date for the third quarter of
2011 of the Company, dated October 6, 2011 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
Dated: October 6, 2011
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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. |
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By:
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/s/ DAVID A. BROOKS
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David A. Brooks |
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Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel |
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