SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): July 25, 2000
HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Maryland 1-9317 04-6558834
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) file number) identification number)
400 Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-332-3990
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
1.1 Form of Purchase Agreement dated as of July 25, 2000
between HRPT Properties Trust and Donaldson, Lufkin &
Jenrette Securities Corporation pertaining to
$30,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 8.875%
Senior Notes due 2010.
4.1 Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 8 dated as of July
31, 2000 between HRPT Properties Trust and State
Street Bank and Trust Company pertaining to
$30,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 8.875%
Senior Notes due 2010.
8.1 Opinion of Sullivan & Worcester LLP re: tax matters.
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
23.1 Consent of Sullivan & Worcester LLP (contained in
Exhibit 8.1).
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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.
HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
By: /s/ John Popeo
John Popeo
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 27, 2000
