form8k.htm


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): November 2, 2011

HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Maryland
001-14765
251811499
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


44 Hersha Drive
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
 (Address and zip code of
principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 236-4400

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 2, 2011, Hersha Hospitality Trust issued a press release announcing results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
The information in this report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation by reference language contained therein, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 
(d)
Exhibits.
 
 
99.1
Press release issued by Hersha Hospitality Trust on November 2, 2011.
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURE
 
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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST
     
       
Date:  November 2, 2011
By:
/s/ Ashish R. Parikh    
    Ashish R. Parikh  
    Chief Financial Officer  

 
 

 
 
Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
Description
   
Press release issued by Hersha Hospitality Trust on November 2, 2011