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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): June 25, 2008
(ASHFORD LOGO)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Maryland   001-31775   86-1062192
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS employer
identification number)
     
14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas
  75254
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)
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 obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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))
 
 

 


 

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On June 25, 2008, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has refinanced its $73.5 million loan with MetLife. The new $53.4 million interest only loan, which can be prepaid without penalty, has an interest rate of 200 basis points over LIBOR and matures in July 2011.
On June 26, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing that it has closed on the sale of the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre in Dallas for $72.25 million in cash.
The copies of the press releases are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number    
 
99.1
  Press Release of the Company, dated June 25, 2008, furnished under Item 7.01, announcing the refinance of 2008 debt maturity
 
   
99.2
  Press Release of the Company, dated June 26, 2008, furnished under Item 7.01, announcing the sale of Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

 


 

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: June 27, 2008
         
  ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ DAVID A. BROOKS    
  David A. Brooks   
  Chief Legal Officer