SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-A
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 25-1811499
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(State of incorporation or organization) (IRS employer
identification no.)
148 Sheraton Drive, Box A
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
If this form relates to the If this form relates to the
registration of a class of registration of a class of
securities pursuant to Section securities pursuant to Section
12(b) of the Exchange Act and is 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is
effective pursuant to General effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c), please check the Instruction A.(d), please check the
following box. [X] following box. [ ]
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this
form relates: 333-56087
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b)of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which
to be so registered each class is to be registered
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Priority Class A Common Shares of Beneficial American Stock Exchange
Interest, par value $.01 per share
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
(Title of class)
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Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered.
A description of the Priority Class A Common Shares of Beneficial
Interest of the Registrant is set forth under the caption "Description of Shares
of Beneficial Interest" in the Prospectus contained in the Registration
Statement on Form S-11, as amended (Registration No. 333-56087), on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (as so amended, the "Registration
Statement"). Such portion of the Registration Statement is hereby incorporated
by reference.
Exhibits.
Pursuant to Instruction 2, the following exhibits are filed as a part
hereof:
1. Form of Underwriting Agreement, which is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the Registration Statement.
2. Form of Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the
Registrant, which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to the Registration Statement.
3. Bylaws of the Registrant, which are incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement.
4. Form of Share Certificate of the Registrant, which is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registration
Statement.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Kiran P. Patel
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Kiran P. Patel
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Secretary
Dated: January 14, 1999
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
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1. Form of Underwriting Agreement, which is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1.1 to the Registration Statement.
2. Form of Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Registrant,
which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration
Statement.
3. Bylaws of the Registrant, which are incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement.
4. Form of Share Certificate of the Registrant, which is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registration Statement.
