ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC current report, 28 June 2004

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 28, 2004
Reporting Period: Single event date (June 28, 2004)

This filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding a corporate governance event rather than a periodic financial report.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a current report focused on a specific corporate event and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.

Material Changes

Index Inclusion: On June 28, 2004, the Company announced it was selected to join the Russell 3000 Index. This is a material change in the Company's market status and investor accessibility.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.31) announcing the Russell 3000 Index selection. No specific financial guidance, outlook, or risk factors are detailed within the text of this 8-K.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the effective date of inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index.
  • Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.31) for additional context on the selection criteria.
  • Check subsequent filings for any impact on trading volume or institutional ownership resulting from the index inclusion.