SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): May 18, 2006
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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(I.R.S. Employer |
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14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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75254
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 490-9600
Check the appropriate box 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)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release, dated May 18, 2006,
announcing it reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington,
Virginia, for approximately $107.0 million.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Press Release of the Company, dated May 18, 2006, announcing
the acquisition of the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. |
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: May 19, 2006
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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
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/s/ DAVID A. BROOKS
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David A. Brooks |
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Chief Legal Officer |
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