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) November 1, 2004
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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
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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 October 26, 2004, Government Properties Trust, Inc. (GPT) completed
its previously announced acquisition of the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) building at 3000 Sidney Street, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania for approximately $10.4 million. The purchase price was determined
through arms-length negotiations between GPT and sellers, unrelated parties with
an address at 333 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. GPT funded the
purchase price with cash on hand.
The Pittsburgh USCIS property, completed in March 2004, is fully leased
by the federal government under a modified gross lease. The property is occupied
by the USCIS and totals approximately 36,000 rentable square feet. The current
lease with the federal government expires in February 2014.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of business acquired.
The Pittsburgh USCIS property began operations in March 2004 and
therefore financial statements required pursuant to Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X
are not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information
The Pittsburgh USCIS property began operations in March 2004 and
therefore pro forma financial information pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation
S-X is not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
None
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: November 1, 2004 By: /s/ Nancy D. Olson
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Nancy D. Olson
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer