UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2002
MERISTAR HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-14331 52-2101815
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification Number)
1010 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (202) 965-4455
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FORM 8-K
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 1, 2002, the registrant issued the press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into
this Item.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
The press release of the registrant is attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this report.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Date: July 1, 2002
MERISTAR HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
BY: /s/ Christopher L. Bennett
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Christopher L. Bennett
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated July 1, 2002.