SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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) September 15, 2004
GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-31962 20-0611663
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10250 Regency Circle, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (402) 391-0010
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.01. ACQUISITION OF ASSETS
On September 10, 2004, Government Properties Trust, Inc. (GPT) completed
its previously announced acquisition of the Veterans Administration Outpatient
Clinic (VAOPC) in Baton Rouge, LA for approximately $5.9 million. The purchase
price was determined through arms-length negotiations between GPT and William J.
Brant, Jr. and Associates, an unrelated party. GPT funded the purchase price
with cash on hand.
The Baton Rouge property, completed in June 2004, is fully leased by the
federal government under a modified gross lease. The property is occupied by the
VAOPC and totals over 30,000 leasable square feet. The current lease for the
building expires in June 2019.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of business acquired.
The Baton Rouge property began operations in June 2004 and therefore
financial statements required pursuant to Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X are not
applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information
The Baton Rouge property began operations in June 2004 and therefore pro
forma financial information pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation S-X is not
applicable.
(c) Exhibits
2.1 Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between William J. Brant, Jr. and
Associates and Government Properties Trust, Inc.
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.
GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
Date: September 15, 2004 By: /s/ Nancy D. Olson
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Nancy D. Olson
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
2.1 Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between William J. Brant, Jr.
and Associates and Government Properties Trust, Inc.