Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 25, 2004
Reporting Period: Fourth Quarter and Full Year ended December 31, 2003
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release on March 25, 2004, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2003. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.21 attached to this filing.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are referenced as being located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.21), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus prior periods. It only confirms the issuance of results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing the results but does not include the text of the commentary, guidance, or outlook within this document.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the provided text.
Legal Disclaimer: The filing explicitly states that the information in this Form 8-K and the attached exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.21 (Fourth Quarter 2003 Earnings Press Release) for specific revenue, earnings, and balance sheet figures.
- Verify the specific details of the fourth quarter and full-year 2003 performance as the cover letter contains no numerical data.
- Note the legal disclaimer regarding the "filed" status of the attached press release information.