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) October 19, 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 13, 2004, Government Properties Trust, Inc. (GPT) completed
its previously announced sale of a property in Harahan, Louisiana, that is
occupied by Federal Express Corporation. GPT sold the property for $4.6 million.
The purchase price was determined through arms-length negotiations between GPT
and Exit 98 Associates - Harahan, LLC with an address of 657 Ocean Avenue, Sea
Girt, New Jersey, an unrelated party. GPT received net cash of approximately
$1.5 million, upon the assumption of a related mortgage of $3.1 million by Exit
98 Associates - Harahan, LLC.
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: October 19, 2004 By: /s/ Nancy D. Olson
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Nancy D. Olson
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer