CLDT-2014.03.17 HG Vora & Annual Mtg
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): March 17, 2014
CHATHAM LODGING TRUST
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland | 001-34693 | 27-1200777 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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50 Cocoanut Row, Suite 211 Palm Beach, Florida |
33480 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(561) 802-4477
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)
Check the appropriate box below 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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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 17, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing its entry into an agreement with HG Vora Capital resolving a potential proxy contest relating to this year's shareholder meeting. A copy of such press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. A copy of the agreement is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.
On March 18, 2014, the Company announced that its Board of Trustees has set the date for this year's annual meeting of shareholders for May 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. A copy of such press release is filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release dated March 17, 2014 - Chatham Lodging Trust and HG Vora Capital Reach Agreement |
99.2 | | Agreement between Chatham Lodging Trust and HG Vora dated March 16, 2014 |
99.3 | | Press release dated March 18, 2014 - Chatham Lodging Announces Date of 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
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.
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| | CHATHAM LODGING TRUST |
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March 18, 2014 | | By: | | /s/ Dennis M. Craven |
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| | | | Name: Dennis M. Craven |
| | | | Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |