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): May 22, 2007
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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MARYLAND
(State of Incorporation)
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001-31775
(Commission File Number)
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86-1062192
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification
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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 appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing
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ITEM 1.01 MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On May 22, 2007, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”)
entered into the following material definitive agreement:
First
Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated May 22, 2007, between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (as Borrower), and Wachovia
Bank, National Association (as Lender)
The information set forth in Item 2.03 is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 2.03 DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION
On May 22, 2007, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) completed a modification agreement
related to its $200.0 million credit facility, due August 9, 2010, with Wachovia Bank, National
Association. Under the terms of the modification agreement, the capacity of the credit facility
was increased from $200.0 million to $300.0 million.
On April 11, 2007 and April 16, 2007, the Company completed draws of $50.0 million and $25.0
million, respectively, on this credit facility. On May 3, 2007, the Company paid down this credit
facility by $25.0 million.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits:
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10.33.4.5.1 |
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First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated May 22, 2007,
between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (as Borrower) and Wachovia
Bank, National Association (as Lender) |
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10.33.4.5.2 |
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Guarantor Acknowledgement by the Registrant in favor of Wachovia
Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 |
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10.33.4.5.3 |
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Revolving Note Agreements between the Registrant and Wachovia
Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 |