For the three-month period ending June 30, 2013, the
Apple REIT Seven portfolio of hotels achieved revenue
per available room (RevPAR) of $93, an increase of
approximately six percent as compared to the same
period last year, with an average occupancy rate of 80
percent and an average daily rate (ADR) of $117. For
the six-month period ending June 30, 2013, RevPAR was
$89, up by approximately five percent in comparison
to results from the same six-month period last year. Key
indicators of hotel performance like these continue to
strengthen across the U.S. hotel industry and according
to hotel industry analysts the outlook for the remainder of
this year is positive.
As compared to the same periods of 2012, funds from
operations (FFO) for the second quarter of this year
improved by nine percent and for the first six months of
the year improved by approximately eight percent. FFO
for the second quarter of this year totaled $18.3 million,
or $0.20 per share, and for the six-month period ending
June 30, 2013, FFO was $33.2 million, or $0.37 per
share. Over the first six months of 2013, the Company
paid distributions of approximately $0.36 per share. Our
current annualized distribution rate is $0.66 per share.
From time-to-time, based on profitability in relation
to market conditions, potential future renovation
requirements and our goal to increase shareholder value
over the long term, we consider the strategic sale of
certain properties. After careful review, we commenced
marketing efforts for three of our Fairfield Inn® by
Marriott® hotels. The properties are located in Dothan,
AL, Columbus, GA, and Tallahassee, FL. If the Company