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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): August 8, 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Maryland
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1-7959
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52-1193298
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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One StarPoint,
Stamford, Connecticut
(Address of Principal Executive
Offices)
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06902
(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 964-6000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 8, 2016, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Marriott International, Inc. issued a press release announcing that, at the request of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), they have agreed to extend the time period for MOFCOM to complete its review of the Marriott-Starwood merger. This additional review period, known as phase three, could last up to 60 days. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated August 8, 2016
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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.
| Date: August 8, 2016 |
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Kristen W. Prohl | |
| Name: Kristen W. Prohl | |||
| Title: Vice President, Chief Regulatory Counsel | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated August 8, 2016
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