Chesapeake Lodging Trust Announces 2012 Dividend Income Tax Treatment

Chesapeake Lodging Trust Announces 2012 Dividend Income Tax Treatment

ANNAPOLIS, Md.–Jan. 24, 2013– Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE:CHSP) announced today the estimated income tax classification of the Trust?s 2012 distributions on its common shares (CUSIP #165240102) and preferred shares (CUSIP #165240201). The income tax classification of the 2012 distributions as it is expected to be reported on Form 1099-DIV is set forth in the following tables:

 
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Chesapeake Lodging Trust is a self-advised lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investments primarily in upper-upscale hotels in major business and convention markets and, on a selective basis, premium select-service hotels in urban settings or unique locations in the United States. The Trust owns 15 hotels with an aggregate of 4,722 rooms in seven states and the District of Columbia.[/box]