Chatham Lodging Trust current report, 06 August 2010

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Chatham Lodging Trust
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 6, 2010
Event: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement to acquire a hotel property.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing reports a specific transaction rather than periodic financial performance. The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.

  • Transaction Value: $21 million (cash purchase price).
  • Target Asset: Residence Inn by Marriott - New Rochelle, New York.

Material Changes

The Company entered into an agreement on August 6, 2010, to acquire the specified hotel. This represents a material change in the Company's asset portfolio pending closing.

Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies

  • Closing Timeline: Expected within 45 days of the agreement date.
  • Conditions: Subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence and other customary closing conditions.
  • Risk Disclosure: The Company explicitly states it can give no assurance that the transaction will be consummated within the expected time period, or at all.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the final closing date and whether the transaction was consummated.
  • Confirm the final purchase price and any adjustments to the $21 million initial agreement.
  • Review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on financing or strategic rationale.
  • Monitor subsequent filings for updates on the due diligence process or potential termination of the agreement.