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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): AUGUST 14, 2000
PRIME GROUP REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MARYLAND 1-13589 36-4173047
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3900, Chicago, Illinois 60601
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 917-1300.
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
(a) August 14, 2000. Press Release: On August 14, 2000, Prime Group Realty
Trust issued the Press Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Such Press
Release is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Exhibits:
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Prime Group Realty Trust dated
August 14, 2000.
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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.
PRIME GROUP REALTY TRUST
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Registrant
Dated: August 14, 2000 By: /s/ Roy P. Rendino
Roy P. Rendino
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
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