Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 15, 2004
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2004 (dividend declaration context)
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses a dividend declaration but does not provide comprehensive financial statements for the period.
- Dividend Declared: Approximately $0.06 per fully-diluted share.
- Record Date: March 31, 2004.
- Payment Date: April 15, 2004.
- Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, Liquidity: The filing text does not provide clear values for these metrics.
Material Changes
This report serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding the dividend declaration. No material changes to financial performance, debt levels, or liquidity compared to prior periods are detailed in this specific filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Board of Directors declared the dividend for the first quarter of 2004.
Guidance/Outlook: The filing text does not provide clear values or statements regarding future guidance or outlook.
Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are discussed in this filing.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the exact dividend amount per share ($0.06) and its impact on the company's cash position.
- Confirm the record date (March 31, 2004) and payment date (April 15, 2004) for shareholder eligibility.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.15) for additional context not included in the 8-K summary text.
- Check subsequent filings for full quarterly financial results, as this 8-K only covers the dividend announcement.