room (RevPAR) of approximately one, five and six percent, respectively. Comparable Hotels occupancy, ADR and RevPAR were 81.9 percent, $131.28 and $107.48, respectively, for the second quarter of this year. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, our hotels reported Comparable Hotels occupancy, ADR and RevPAR of 78.1 percent, $129.27 and $100.98, representing increases of approximately two, five and seven percent as compared to results for the same period of 2014, respectively. During the first six months of the year, Apple Hospitality sold 19 non-strategic assets in two separate transactions for a total of approximately $208 million. Proceeds from the sale transactions were used primarily to repay the outstanding balance under our revolving credit facility, allowing us the opportunity to reallocate capital to hotel acquisitions in markets that we believe have better long term growth potential. During the second quarter, the Company acquired two hotels, a 156-room Hampton Inn by Hilton® in the Las Olas area of downtown Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and a 110-room Hampton Inn by Hilton® in Cypress, CA. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the Company purchased a new 170-room SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® in Burbank, CA, and a 190-room Courtyard® by Marriott® also located in Burbank, CA. The Company currently has outstanding contracts for the potential purchase of four additional hotels and will continue to evaluate acquisition and disposition opportunities that have the potential to meaningfully refine our portfolio and create additional value for our shareholders. Modified funds from operations (MFFO)(B) for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015, totaled approximately $82.2 million, or $0.44 per share(A), and approximately $145.1 million, or $0.78 per share(A), respectively. MFFO for the same periods of last year totaled approximately $77.3 million, or $0.41 per share(A), and approximately $122.0 million, or $0.78 per share(A), respectively. The Company paid $0.327 per share(A) in distributions during the second quarter of 2015. Apple Hospitality’s Board of Directors anticipates that the Company will continue to pay distributions on a monthly basis, and has authorized a monthly distribution at an annual rate of $1.20 per common share. The Board of Directors, in consultation with management, will continue to regularly monitor the Company’s distribution rate relative to the performance of its hotels, capital improvement needs, varying economic cycles, acquisitions and dispositions. At its discretion, the Board of Directors may make adjustments as determined to be prudent in relation to other cash requirements of the Company. The Company’s previously announced $500 million share repurchase program became effective on July 8, 2015. As part of the implementation of the program, the Company established a written trading Plan (“Plan”) authorizing the repurchase of its common shares in open market transactions. The Plan is intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because repurchases under a 10b5-1 plan are subject to certain pricing, market and volume parameters, there is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased under the Plan. As of July 31, 2015, the Company had purchased approximately 186,000 shares under the Plan at a weighted-average purchase price of approximately $17.80 for a total of approximately $3.3 million. Purchases under the Plan have been funded, and we intend to fund future purchases, with availability under the Company’s credit facility. Economic indicators in the United States have shown evidence of a sustainable recovery, which continues to overall positively impact the lodging industry. With our high quality hotel portfolio, our exceptional operating platform and our conservatively levered balance sheet, we believe the Company is well positioned for the future as hotel industry fundamentals continue to strengthen. For additional information about the Company, we encourage you to visit Apple Hospitality’s website at www.applehospitalityreit.com and review our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission also available at www.sec.gov. As always, thank you for your investment in Apple Hospitality. Sincerely, |