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) September 21, 2004
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GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-31962 20-0611663
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10250 Regency Circle, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (402) 391-0010
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None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.01. ACQUISITION OF ASSETS
On September 15, 2004, Government Properties Trust, Inc. (GPT)
completed its previously announced acquisition of the Hollings Judicial Center
Annex (HJCA) in Charleston, S.C. for approximately $19.0 million. The purchase
price was determined through arms-length negotiations between GPT and Charleston
Courthouse Associates, LLC, an unrelated party with an address at 85-91 Broad
Street, Charleston, S.C. GPT funded the purchase price with cash on hand.
The HJCA property is over 61,000 gross square feet and was constructed
and placed in service in August 1999. The property is fully leased by the
federal government under a modified gross lease which expires in July 2019. The
federal government has two 10-year renewal options.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of business acquired.
To be filed by amendment as soon as practicable, but not later than
December 1, 2004.
(b) Pro forma financial information
To be filed by amendment as soon as practicable, but not later than
December 1, 2004.
(c) Exhibits
None
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 hereunto duly authorized.
GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
Date: September 21, 2004 By: /s/ Nancy D. Olson
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Nancy D. Olson
Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer