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HUMPHREY HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. IS IN THE SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE
INDUSTRY FOR WHICH THE CURRENT/NONCURRENT DISTINCTION IS DEEMED IN
PRACTICE TO HAVE LITTLE OR NO RELEVANCE. THEREFORE, IT PREPARES
UNCLASSIFIED BALANCE SHEETS WHICH DO NOT REPORT CURRENT ASSETS OR
CURRENT LIABILITIES.
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