8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

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): January 29, 2007

 

EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Maryland   001-32279   55-0862656

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

100 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Suite 480

Covington, KY 41011

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(859) 581-5900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencements communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 29, 2007, Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has decided to explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including a possible sale of the Company. In that connection, the Board has formed a Special Committee, which has retained Morgan Stanley as financial advisor. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

   

Description

99.1    Press release of Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. dated January 29, 2007, titled “Eagle Hospitality Announces Formation of Special Committee and Decision to Explore Strategic Alternatives”

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 29, 2007

 

EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
By:  

/s/ Raymond D. Martz

  Raymond D. Martz
  Chief Financial Officer