8-K 1 form8kmmh-507.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2002 MERISTAR HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-14331 52-2101815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification Number) 1010 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (202) 965-4455 FORM 8-K ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 7, 2002, the registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS The press release of the registrant, dated as of May 7, 2002, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. 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. Date: May 7, 2002 MERISTAR HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. By: /s/ Christopher L. Bennett --------------------------------------- Christopher L. Bennett Senior Vice President and General Counsel EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated as of May 7, 2002.