CHATHAM LODGING TRUST (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):   June 29, 2011

CHATHAM LODGING TRUST
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Maryland 001-34693 27-1200777
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
50 Cocoanut Row, Suite 216, Palm Beach, Florida   33480
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (561) 802-4477

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 29, 2011, Chatham Lodging Trust (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the US Bankruptcy Court had approved the Plan of Reorganization of Innkeepers USA Trust and its affiliates. The Company is acquiring five hotels direct from Innkeepers USA Trust and is parthering in a joint venture with affiliates of Cerberus Capital Managment, L.P. to acquire 64 hotels from Innkeepers USA Trust.

The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Press Release of the Company, dated June 29, 2011, furnished under Item 7.01, announcing that the US Bankruptcy Court had approved the Plan of Reorganization of Innkeepers USA Trust.





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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.

         
    CHATHAM LODGING TRUST
          
June 30, 2011   By:   Dennis M. Craven
       
        Name: Dennis M. Craven
        Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release dated June 29, 2011