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.