UNITED STATES
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): December 6, 2019
APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia |
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001-37389 |
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26-1379210 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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814 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia |
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23219 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(804) 344-8121
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Shares, no par value |
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New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (which is referred to below as the “Company”) is filing this report in accordance with Item 5.02 of Form 8-K.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 9, 2019, Bruce Matson notified the Company of his retirement from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective December 6, 2019. Mr. Matson’s retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
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.
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. |
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By: |
/s/ Justin G. Knight |
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Justin G. Knight President and Chief Executive Officer |
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December 10, 2019 |