UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 13, 2009
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LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland 1-14045 36-4219376
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(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation
or Organization)
3 Bethesda Metro Center
Suite 1200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 941-1500
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) today announced it will report financial
results for the second quarter 2009 on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 after the
market closes. The company will conduct its quarterly conference call on
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM EDT.
To participate in the conference call, please follow the steps listed below:
1 On July 23, 2009, dial (888) 466-4587 approximately ten minutes before
the call begins (8:50 AM EDT);
2 Tell the operator that you are calling for LaSalle Hotel Properties'
Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call;
3 State your full name and company affiliation and you will be connected
to the call.
A live webcast of the Earnings Call will also be available through the
Companys website. To access, log on to http://www.lasallehotels.com ten
minutes prior to the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be
archived and available online through the Investor Relations section of
http://www.lasallehotels.com.
LaSalle Hotel Properties is a leading multi-operator real estate investment
trust owning 31 upscale and full-service hotels, totaling approximately 8,500
guest rooms in 14 markets in 11 states and the District of Columbia. The
Company focuses on owning, redeveloping and repositioning upscale and
full-service hotels located in urban, resort and convention markets. LaSalle
Hotel Properties seeks to grow through strategic relationships with premier
lodging companies, including Westin Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Outrigger Lodging
Services, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Benchmark
Hospitality, White Lodging Services Corporation, Gemstone Hotels & Resorts,
LLC, Thompson Hotels, Sandcastle Resorts & Hotels, Davidson Hotel Company,
Denihan Hospitality Group and the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC.
For additional information or to receive press releases via e-mail,
please visit our website at www.lasallehotels.com
CONTACTS
LaSalle Hotel Properties
Susan Patterson, 301-941-1504
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES
Dated: July 14, 2009 BY: /s/ HANS S. WEGER
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Hans S. Weger
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
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