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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): September 12, 2002
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Extended Stay America, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-13125 36-3996573
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
101 N. Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 573-1600
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On September 12, 2002, Extended Stay America, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
issued a press release announcing that President and Chief Operating Officer
Robert A. Brannon is taking a leave of absence while recovering from a stroke.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release announcing leave of absence of
Robert A. Brannon due to stroke
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 13, 2002
Extended Stay America, Inc.
By: /s/ GREGORY R. MOXLEY
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Gregory R. Moxley
Chief Financial Officer
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