1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10 - Q (Mark One) / X / QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999 OR / / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to ___________ Commission file number 000-21583 Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 48-1188025 (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 8621 E. 21st Street North, Suite 200 Wichita, Kansas 67206 (Address of principal executive offices) (316) 631-1300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes / X / No / / Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Class Outstanding at May 14, 1999 ---------------------------- --------------------------- Common Stock, $.01 par value 9,025,000 shares 1 2 CANDLEWOOD HOTEL COMPANY, INC. FORM 10 - Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 INDEX PAGE ---------- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 - 10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11 - 20 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 21 2 3 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CANDLEWOOD HOTEL COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except par value, stated value and share data) MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 (UNAUDITED) ----------- ------------ ASSETS Investment in hotels completed and under construction: Hotels completed $ 176,667 $ 150,401 Hotels under construction 43,973 67,447 Other costs 24,412 16,591 --------- --------- 245,052 234,439 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (3,188) (1,907) --------- --------- Net investment in hotels 241,864 232,532 Cash and cash equivalents (including $456 and $521 of restricted cash, respectively) 18,151 23,155 Deposits 26,334 23,847 Accounts and other receivables 4,895 3,566 Other assets 10,653 10,258 --------- --------- Total assets $ 301,897 $ 293,358 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Mortgages and notes payable $ 139,243 $ 114,742 Accounts payable and other accrued expenses 25,466 40,277 Deferred gain on sale of hotels 19,758 16,771 Other liabilities 1,343 1,449 --------- --------- Total liabilities 185,810 173,239 Redeemable, convertible, cumulative preferred stock ("Series A"), $1,000 stated value, 65,000 shares authorized and outstanding, net of offering costs 61,339 61,339 Redeemable, convertible, cumulative preferred stock ("Series B"), $1,000 stated value, 42,000 shares authorized and outstanding, net of offering costs 39,398 39,398 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 9,025,000 issued and outstanding 90 90 Additional paid-in capital 35,270 35,270 Accumulated deficit (20,010) (15,978) --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity 15,350 19,382 --------- --------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 301,897 $ 293,358 ========= ========= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 4 CANDLEWOOD HOTEL COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 March 31, 1998 ------------------ ------------------ REVENUES: Hotel operations $ 21,267 $ 6,917 Other income 207 174 ----------- ----------- Total hotel operating revenues 21,474 7,091 Proceeds from sales of hotels, net of deferred gain of $3,405 and $7,126, respectively 23,196 48,922 Deferred gain recognition on sales of hotels 181 40 ----------- ----------- Total revenues 44,851 56,053 ----------- ----------- OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: Hotel operating expenses 13,060 4,409 Corporate operating expenses 1,240 808 Rent expense on leased hotels 6,136 1,422 Hotel opening costs 585 -- Depreciation and amortization 1,489 347 ----------- ----------- Total operating costs and expenses 22,510 6,986 Cost of hotels sold 23,196 48,922 ----------- ----------- (855) 145 Interest income 282 362 Interest expense (1,480) (38) ----------- ----------- Income (loss) before preferred dividends (2,053) 469 Preferred stock dividends (1,979) (1,202) ----------- ----------- Net loss available to common stockholders $ (4,032) $ (733) =========== =========== Net loss per share of common stock - basic and diluted $ (0.45) $ (0.08) =========== =========== Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 9,025,000 9,025,000 =========== =========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 5 CANDLEWOOD HOTEL COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (in thousands) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 March 31, 1998 ------------------ ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) $ (2,053) $ 469 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,489 347 Deferred gain recognition on sales of hotels (181) (40) Change in: Hotels completed and under construction - held for sale 20,776 39,395 Deposits (2,487) (605) Accounts receivable (1,785) (996) Opening costs 718 (122) Other assets 369 (241) Accounts payable and other accrued expenses (5,575) 1,796 Deferred gain on sale of hotels 3,168 1,066 Other liabilities (38) 131 -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities 14,401 41,200 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Expenditures for hotels completed and under construction (33,321) (56,318) Payments for site acquisition costs (8,539) (258) Purchase of intangible assets -- (4) -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (41,860) (56,580) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from mortgages and notes payable 27,682 30,221 Payments on mortgages and notes payable (3,181) (31,913) Preferred stock dividends (1,979) -- Other liabilities (67) (101) Expenditures for private placement -- (122) -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities 22,455 (1,915) -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,004) (17,295) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 23,155 35,355 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 18,151 $ 18,060 ======== ======== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 5 6 CANDLEWOOD HOTEL COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies A. Organization and Basis of Presentation The Company's current business of owning, operating, managing, developing and franchising extended-stay hotels originated in November 1995, with the formation of Candlewood Hotel Company, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("Candlewood LLC"). The Company was incorporated in the State of Delaware in August 1996, and in November 1996, the Company succeeded to the business of Candlewood LLC and completed an initial public offering of its common stock (collectively, the "Reorganization"). The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for reporting on Form 10-Q. The statements include the accounts of Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Candlewood LLC, which was the entity through which business was conducted until completion of the Reorganization, and various wholly-owned LLCs which own or lease certain hotels. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements have been omitted. The accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments and including eliminations of all significant intercompany transactions and accounts) which the Company believes are necessary for the fair presentation of the Company's financial position and results of operations. The condensed consolidated balance sheet data at December 31, 1998 was derived from the Company's audited financial statements. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. B. Investment in Hotels Completed and Under Construction Hotels Completed Hotels completed are stated at cost and include the related furniture, fixtures and equipment. Once the hotels are completed, depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to forty years. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Hotels under Construction Hotels under construction represents costs incurred in the acquisition and development of hotels. Such costs include land acquisition costs, construction costs, capitalized interest and construction overhead. Upon completion, the costs of construction, including any capitalized costs, are transferred to hotels completed and, except for hotels held for sale, depreciated over the asset's useful life. Other Costs Other costs consist of acquisition costs. Acquisition costs are costs related to the acquisition of property sites. These costs are added to the costs of the hotels under construction when the site is acquired and construction at the hotel begins. Costs associated with a particular site are expensed to operations when the Company determines it will no longer pursue the site. 6 7 C. Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid assets with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. D. Restricted Cash Restricted cash represents cash that, under the terms of certain letters of credit, has been set aside for pending land acquisitions. These funds are applied as payments upon the closing of escrow of related acquisitions. E. Revenue Recognition Room revenue and other revenues are recognized when earned. Recognition of franchise fee revenue is deferred until all material services or conditions relating to the respective franchise have been substantially performed or satisfied by the Company. Such revenue when recognized is included in other income. The Company's sales of hotels are accompanied by a leaseback of the facilities under operating lease arrangements. Such sales are recognized when the title passes to the buyer, generally upon the receipt of proceeds. Related profit is deferred due to required support obligations under the operating lease agreements until operations meet stipulated levels. At such time, the deferred gain is recognized in earnings over the remaining lease term. F. Income Taxes The Company is taxed as a corporation as defined in subchapter "C" under the Internal Revenue Code for federal and state income tax purposes and accounts for any temporary differences under the asset and liability method. G. Segment Reporting In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No. 131") which was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 131 superseded Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 14, "Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise". SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports beginning in the second year of implementation. SFAS No. 131 also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The adoption of SFAS No. 131 did not affect the results of operations or financial position of the Company. 7 8 The Company has two reportable segments, the operation of hotels and the sale of hotels. Information related to the Company's reportable segments is as follows: Three Months ended March 31, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In thousands) Operation of Sale of Hotels Hotels Total ------------ -------- -------- Revenues from external customers $ 21,474 $ 23,196 $ 44,670 Interest expense 1,480 -- 1,480 Depreciation expense 1,365 -- 1,365 Segment profit 913 181 1,094 Hotels assets: Hotels completed and under construction 220,640 -- 220,640 Accounts receivable 2,017 2,840 4,857 Three Months ended March 31, 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In thousands) Operation of Sale of Hotels Hotels Total ------------ -------- -------- Revenues from external customers $ 7,091 $ 48,922 $ 56,013 Interest expense 38 -- 38 Depreciation expense 290 -- 290 Segment profit 970 40 1,010 Hotels assets: Hotels completed and under construction 144,955 5,258 150,213 Accounts receivable 732 4,818 5,550 The difference between segment profit and net income is corporate expenses not specific to the Company's reportable segments. H. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates. I. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made to conform to the current period presentation. Such reclassifications have no effect on the operations or equity as originally presented. Note 2: Mortgages and Notes Payable As of March 31, 1999, the Company had entered into separate building loan agreements with GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation for 29 of the Company's hotels. Each agreement was entered into by a separate wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company which owns the related property and hotel; however, each loan is cross-defaulted. The terms of the building loan agreements provide for advances, generally on a monthly basis, based on construction costs incurred to date. Interest on the loans is payable monthly, in arrears, beginning on the first day of the first full calendar month after the date of each agreement. Interest payments are calculated at a variable rate per annum, adjusted monthly, at rates ranging from LIBOR plus 3.40% to 4.25% (8.36% to 9.21% as of March 31, 8 9 1999). Based on the individual note, principal payments commence either 12 months following the related hotel opening or 18 months from the related loan closing. Depending on the terms of the individual notes, principal payments are calculated based on a 25-year amortization schedule using either a 10% fixed interest rate or the prevailing interest rate as defined in the note. Each note matures on the first day of the first full calendar month after the fourth anniversary of loan closing and provides for two 12-month extension periods. Amounts borrowed under the building loan agreements are secured by the respective hotels, the land on which they are constructed and certain funds deposited in demand deposit accounts assigned to GMAC and are guaranteed by the Company and certain other of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary LLCs. Certain amounts borrowed under the building loan agreements are further partially guaranteed by Doubletree Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Promus Hotel Corporation. At March 31, 1999, $120.3 million was outstanding under these 29 building loan agreements. The Company has entered into a promissory note with NationsBank of Texas, N.A. ("NationsBank") relating to the Company's Overland Park, Kansas hotel. The agreement was entered into by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company which owns the related property and hotel. Interest on the loan is payable monthly at a variable rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 2.75% (7.83% as of March 31, 1999). Principal amortization payments based on a 25-year term began in September 1998, and will continue until February 2000, at which time the note matures. The loan may be extended for one year if certain conditions are met and upon payment of a specified extension fee. During the one-year extension period, the Company will be required to continue to make interest payments and principal amortization payments based on a 25-year term. Amounts borrowed under the loan are secured by the hotel and the land on which the hotel is constructed, certain funds deposited in demand deposit accounts assigned to NationsBank, as well as a guarantee by the Company and certain other of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary LLCs. At March 31, 1999, $3.9 million was outstanding under the note. The Company had $15.0 million in unsecured indebtedness outstanding as of March 31, 1999, with Doubletree Corporation ("Doubletree"), evidenced by two promissory notes. Interest is payable quarterly at rates ranging from 10.0% to 15.0%, with principal of $12.5 million and $2.5 million payable at maturity in November 2001, and July 2002, respectively. Note 3: Redeemable, Convertible Preferred Stock General The Company has authorized "blank check" preferred stock in the amount of 5,000,000 shares at $.01 par value per share. The stock may be issued with such voting powers and such designations, preferences, privileges and other special rights as designated by the Board of Directors. At the date of issuance of any of the preferred stock, the Company determines whether the stock is redeemable and the appropriate classification of the stock on the balance sheet. At March 31, 1999, as more fully described below, the Company had 65,000 and 42,000 shares, respectively, of Series A and Series B redeemable preferred stock issued and outstanding. Series A Preferred Stock Offering In October 1997, the Company completed a $65.0 million private placement of 65,000 shares of Series A Redeemable, Convertible, Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") at an offering price of $1,000 per share ("Stated Value"). The net proceeds to the Company were approximately $61.3 million, after deducting commissions and expenses of $3.7 million. The Preferred Stock accumulates dividends at a rate of 7.5% of the Stated Value, per annum, payable in cash initially on August 31, 1998 and thereafter, quarterly, including up to the date of conversion, when and if declared by the board of directors. Series A Preferred Stockholders have the right to convert, at any time at their option into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $9.50 per share. Subsequent to August 31, 1999, the Preferred Stock will be redeemable in cash, in whole or part, at the option of the Company at 200% of the Stated Value. At August 31, 2004, the Preferred Stock will be redeemed under a mandatory redemption clause, at the Stated Value plus unpaid dividends. 9 10 Certain of the Preferred Stockholders have voting rights related to the nomination and election of directors as defined in a stockholders agreement. Each Preferred Stockholder will vote together with the Common Stockholders as a single class, on an as-converted basis, on all matters to be approved by the Common Stockholders. For certain actions, approval of two-thirds of the shares owned by Preferred Stockholders, as a single class, is required. Series B Preferred Stock Offering On August 3, 1998, the Company completed the private placement of $42.0 million of its Series B Redeemable, Convertible, Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") and warrants to purchase its common stock. In total, 42,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were issued at an offering price of $1,000 per share ("Stated Value"). Preferred Stockholders were also issued, at no additional cost, warrants to purchase 336,000 shares of common stock at $12.00 per share. These warrants expire on July 13, 2005. The net proceeds to the Company were approximately $39.4 million, after deducting commissions and expenses of $2.6 million. The Series B Preferred Stock accumulates dividends at a rate of 7.5% of the Stated Value, per annum, payable in cash initially on August 31, 1998 and thereafter, quarterly, including up to the date of conversion, when and if declared by the board of directors. Series B Preferred Stockholders have the right to convert, at any time at their option into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $9.50 per share. Subsequent to September 30, 1999, the Series B Preferred Stock will be redeemable in cash, in whole or part, at the option of the Company at 200% of the Stated Value. At September 30, 2004, the Series B Preferred Stock will be redeemed under a mandatory redemption clause, at the Stated Value plus unpaid dividends. Certain of the Preferred Stockholders have voting rights related to the nomination and election of directors as defined in a stockholders agreement. Each Preferred Stockholder will vote together with the Common Stockholders as a single class, on an as-converted basis, on all matters to be approved by the Common Stockholders. For certain actions, approval of two-thirds of the shares owned by Preferred Stockholders, as a single class, is required. Note 4: Sale-Leaseback In November, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Hospitality Properties Trust ("HPT"), to sell 15 hotels for a total purchase price of $100.0 million, and to lease the hotels back from the buyer under a noncancelable operating lease. The Company completed the sale and leaseback of five hotels in December 1997, nine hotels in the first quarter of 1998, and one hotel in the second quarter of 1998. In December 1998, the Company agreed to sell two additional hotels to HPT under the terms of the 1997 transaction. These hotels were sold in January 1999. In May 1998, the Company entered into a second agreement with HPT to sell and leaseback 17 hotels for a total purchase price of $142.4 million, as amended. The Company completed the sale and leaseback of four hotels in the second quarter of 1998, six hotels in the third quarter of 1998, and six hotels in the fourth quarter of 1998. The remaining hotel was sold in January 1999. Terms of the sales are all cash at the close of escrow for hotels sold. The lease term for the noncancelable operating leases is approximately 14 years for the 17 hotels in the first transaction and 13 years for the 17 hotels in the second transaction with all leases expiring on December 31, 2011. The leases call for monthly lease payments and require the Company to place a security deposit with HPT for each property equal to one year's lease payments. The security deposit will be released to the Company at the end of the lease term. The agreements also provide for the Company to guarantee the payment of rent until defined operating cash flows exceed the annual lease payments by 150% for 12 consecutive months. In connection with this obligation, the Company was required to place a 5% deposit with HPT, upon the initial closing of each transaction, the deposit will be refunded to the Company when cash flows from operations exceed required lease payments by 10 11 140% of defined cash flows from operations. The deposit is charged to cost of sales as the hotels are sold. Upon attainment of the required coverage ratios, the portion of the deposit refunded to the Company will be recognized in income beginning in the period such funds, if any, are received. As of March 31, 1999, the Company had completed the sale of all 34 hotels, three of which were sold in the first quarter of 1999. The cumulative sales price for the three hotels sold in the first quarter of 1999 was $26.6 million with a total deferred gain on the sale of the hotels of $3.4 million. The cumulative sales price for the 34 hotels sold to HPT was $260.9 million with a total gain on the sales of the hotels of $20.5 million, of which $19.8 million is deferred as of March 31, 1999. Such gain has been deferred and will be recognized in income as noted in the Company's accounting policies (Note 1). The Company recognized $181,000 of deferred gain in income in the first quarter of 1999. Sale proceeds, net of the deferred gain and related cost of the Hotels sold are presented on the statement of operations. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto. GENERAL Candlewood owns, operates, manages, develops and franchises hotels serving mid-market extended-stay business travelers. Our overall results of operations and financial position are significantly influenced by our development activity. The following table sets forth our hotel development at March 31, 1999 and March 31, 1998: Number of Hotels March 31, ---------------------------------------- Increase / 1999 1998 (Decrease) ------ ------ ---------- Open Hotels Company - Operated 58 23 35 Franchised 10 5 5 ------ ------ ------ Total 68 28 40 Under Construction Company - Owned 7 30 (23) Franchised 1 5 (4) ------ ------ ------ Total 8 35 (27) Under Contract Company - Owned 13 38 (25) 11 12 We opened six hotels in the first quarter of 1999 in the following areas: Company-Operated: - Dallas, Texas (Greenville) - Chicago, Illinois (Schaumburg) - Chicago, Illinois (Warrenville) - Atlanta, Georgia - St. Louis, Missouri Franchised: - Salina, Kansas At the end of 1998, we had a total of 53 company-operated hotels and nine franchised hotels located in 26 different states. At March 31, 1999, we had a total of 58 company-operated hotels and 10 franchised hotels in operation located in 28 different states. At the end of the first quarter of 1999, we had a total of seven company-owned hotels and one franchised hotel under construction. In addition, our portfolio included six properties that we had acquired previous to or during the first quarter. We are currently working to secure financing for construction of these projects. We are also performing market-feasibility due diligence with respect to seven potential development sites. The contracts into which we enter for the purchase of potential hotel sites provide for numerous investigations and other due diligence, including environmental studies and title reports, prior to the closing of the sale. We have the right to terminate each contract if we are not satisfied with the results of the investigations and due diligence. We are unable to assure that we will acquire properties or complete the development and construction of hotels or that any such development or construction will be completed on time or within budget. In addition, if we abandon a contract, we may write-off certain costs that would otherwise be capitalized. In two separate sale-leaseback transactions, we have sold and leased back certain of our hotels from HPT, a real estate investment trust. The provisions of the transactions allow us to operate, as lessee, over a defined lease term, hotels that we developed or will develop. The transactions were closed in stages, beginning in 1997 and ending in early 1999. Five hotels were sold in 1997 with an additional 26 hotels sold during 1998. The remaining three hotels were sold and leased back in January 1999. The results from operations for 1999 and 1998 reflect the transactions. As a result of the sale-leaseback transactions, we have recorded rent expense on the hotels leased back from HPT. As the hotels are leased and not owned, the financial statements do not reflect any depreciation and amortization or interest expense for these hotels after the date of sale. The proceeds from the sale of the hotels is recorded net of the deferred gain on sale. Under generally accepted accounting principles, the gain must be deferred and not recognized into earnings until certain operating performance levels are achieved. The following table sets forth our operating property portfolio as of March 31, 1999 and 1998: Number of Hotels Number of Rooms March 31, March 31, 1999 1998 Increase 1999 1998 Increase ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Operated: Company Owned 24 9 15 2,790 999 1,791 Leased 34 14 20 3,891 1,470 2,421 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 58 23 35 6,681 2,469 4,212 Franchised 10 5 5 1,119 595 524 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total System 68 28 40 7,800 3,064 4,736 Our results are dependent upon our revenue per available room (RevPAR) which is a factor of occupancy and room rate. Accordingly, we intend to remain focused on occupancy levels at each of our hotels until such time the occupancy levels reach stabilization. Due to our rapid expansion, the overall occupancy rate has been negatively impacted by the lower occupancy typically experienced during the pre-stabilization period for newly 12 13 opened facilities. This negative impact on occupancy is expected to diminish as the ratio of new property openings during a period to total properties in operation at the end of the period decreases. Once our hotels' occupancy levels have stabilized, we review the nightly pricing rates of our hotels. We believe that this practice is a prevailing standard in the lodging industry. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Comparison of fiscal quarters ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 Hotel Operations Hotel Operations Revenue Hotel operations revenue, which includes room revenue and other revenue (e.g. guest telephone, vending, pay per view movie rental), totaled $21.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, compared to $6.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. The increase in revenue reflects the increase in the number of hotels in operation during the first quarter of 1999. The following table sets forth our operating statistics for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998: For the three months ended March 31, --------------------- ------ 1999 1998 Change ------ ------ ------ Occupancy 60.1% 60.0% 0.1% Average Daily Rate $59.26 $53.83 $ 5.43 Revenue per available room $35.60 $32.30 $ 3.30 Average occupancy rate, which is determined by dividing the number of guestrooms occupied on a daily basis by the total number of guestrooms available for the period, was 60.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, compared to 60% for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Although our occupancy for the two quarters is comparable, we noted two distinct factors that contributed to the 1999 occupancy rate. First, occupancy rate continues to be positively impacted by the increasing occupancy of hotels that had completed or were near completion of their ramp-up phase. Second, occupancy at certain of our more established properties was negatively impacted in the first quarter as a result of our efforts to increase rates at those properties. It is our practice to review individual markets on a periodic basis to assess the impact of competition on local supply and demand and establish rates that provide optimal occupancy. The average daily room rate for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 was $59.26, compared to $53.83 for the same quarter in 1998. Average daily room rates are determined by dividing room revenue by the number of guestrooms occupied on a daily basis for the applicable period. The increase in average daily rate was largely due to increases in rates charged at previously opened properties and higher introductory rates for new hotel openings. Other factors which influence average daily room rates include (i) stays of less than one week, which are charged at a higher nightly rate, (ii) higher rates for our one-bedroom suites, and (iii) higher rates in certain hotel locations. Revenue per available room, calculated as the average occupancy rate multiplied by the average daily rate, was $35.60 for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 compared to $32.30 for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Future occupancy and room rates may be impacted by a number of factors, including the number and geographic location of new hotels, as well as the season in which such hotels open, competition, market acceptance of our hotels and general economic conditions. We cannot predict whether current occupancy and room rates can be maintained. 13 14 We consider a property to have completed its initial ramp-up phase somewhere between six and twelve months following hotel opening. The initial ramp-up phase is dependent on the supply demand characteristics of individual markets. The following table sets forth the performance of hotels open greater than six months as of January 1, 1999 and 1998: For the three months ended March 31, --------------------- 1999 1998 Change ------ ------ ------ Number of hotels 33 5 28 Average age (in months) 12.5 10.2 2.3 Occupancy 66.9% 66.1% 0.8% Average Daily Rate $60.78 $50.98 $ 9.80 Revenue per available room $40.67 $33.70 $ 6.97 Hotel Operating Expenses Hotel operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 totaled $13.1 million, compared to $4.4 million for 1998. Hotel operating expenses consist of all expenses directly applicable to the operation of the hotels. The largest portion of hotel operating expenses was made up of salaries, wages and fringe benefits. The balance of hotel operating expenses was comprised of normal operating items, such as utilities, property taxes, insurance, supplies, promotional materials, maintenance items and similar expenses. The increase in hotel operating expenses is largely due to the increased number of hotels in operation during the first quarter of 1999. In addition, the variable nature of many of the expenses factors into the overall increase in hotel operating expenses. For example, labor, utilities, and cleaning supply costs increase as occupancy at the hotel increases. Rent Expense on Leased Hotels We incurred rent expense of $6.1 million for the 34 hotels leased as of March 31, 1999. We recorded $1.4 million of rent expense in 1998 for the 14 hotels leased as of March 31, 1998. The increase in rent expense reflects the sale and leaseback of 20 additional hotels since March 31, 1998. Hotel Opening Costs Opening costs are costs incurred prior to the opening of a hotel and include costs related to hiring and training of hotel personnel, such as travel, compensation and relocation. During the fourth quarter of 1998, we elected early adoption of Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-up Activities" (SOP 98-5). SOP 98-5 requires opening costs to be expensed as incurred. Prior to adoption of SOP 98-5, we capitalized and amortized opening costs using the straight-line method over a period of twelve months. Amortization expense on opening costs for 1998 is included in depreciation and amortization on the statement of operations. Opening costs for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, totaled $585,000. There were no hotel opening costs for the quarter ended March 31, 1998, however, we did record $131,000 of amortization expense in the period for opening costs which had been capitalized. These costs were written off in full in December 1998. Hotel Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense applicable to hotel operations (e.g. building, furniture, fixtures and equipment) for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, totaled $1.4 million, compared to $290,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Depreciation and amortization expense for 1998 included amortization of capitalized opening costs prior to the adoption of SOP 98-5. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense in the first quarter of 1999 compared to 1998 was a result of the increase in the number of company-owned hotels in operation. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company does not depreciate assets held for sale. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, ranging from three to forty years. 14 15 Corporate Operations Other Income Other income for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 totaled $207,000, compared to $174,000 for 1998. Other income consists primarily of franchise fees and royalty fees from franchise hotels, management fees received from managed hotels and equity income from a joint venture hotel in Rockford, Illinois. At March 31, 1999, we had 10 franchised hotels in operation, compared to five hotels at March 31, 1998. Additionally, in March a second managed hotel, the Hotel at Old Town, opened in Wichita, Kansas. The growth in other income in 1999, compared to 1998 reflects an increase in royalty, franchise fee and management fee income. In addition, during the first quarter of 1999 we sold three additional hotels as part of the sale-leaseback transaction. The total sales price for these hotels was $26.6 million. A deferred gain of $3.4 million was recorded on the sales. For the quarter ended March 31, 1999, we recognized $181,000 of gain on hotels sold compared to $40,000 in 1998. Corporate Operating Expenses Corporate operating expenses for the first quarter of 1999 totaled $1.2 million compared to $808,000 for 1998 and included all expenses not directly related to the development or operations of specific hotels. The largest portion of corporate operating expenses consisted of salaries, wages and fringe benefits. The balance of other corporate operating expenses was comprised of normal operating costs, such as office space lease, travel, utilities, advertising, professional fees and similar expenses. The increase over the prior period is principally attributable to the salaries, wages, fringe benefits and travel for additional employees required to support the increased number of hotels in operation. Corporate Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization applicable to corporate operations for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 totaled $124,000, compared to $57,000 for 1998 and related to the furniture, equipment and intangible assets at the corporate office. The increase in depreciation and amortization reflects the increase in furniture, fixtures and equipment as the corporate office support staff expanded to meet our growth needs. Depreciation expense is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, ranging from three to twenty years. Amortization expense for intangible assets (e.g. operating rights, trademarks) is computed using the straight-line method over the life of the corresponding asset. Interest Income and Expense We earned $282,000 of interest income during the first quarter of 1999. This income resulted primarily from short-term investment of excess funds received from the sale-leaseback transaction and the Series B Preferred Stock offering. For the quarter ended March 31, 1998, we earned $362,000 of interest income related to the temporary investment of excess funds that stemmed from the Series A Preferred Stock offering and proceeds from the sale-leaseback transaction. We had interest expense, net of capitalized interest, of $1.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, compared to $38,000 for 1998. The increase in interest expense was the result of the slowdown in our development activity during the first quarter of 1999. We began construction of fewer projects in the first quarter of 1999 thereby limiting the amount of interest that could be capitalized. 15 16 Sales of Hotels In two separate sale-leaseback transactions, we have sold and leased back 34 hotels from HPT with a cumulative sales price of $260.9 million. The transactions were completed in several phases from December 1997 to January 1999. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, a deferred gain of $20.5 million was recorded on the sales of which $750,000 has been recognized in income during 1998 and 1999. The following table sets forth the activity for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and March 31, 1998 (in thousands, except number of hotels): For the three months ended March 31, -------------------------- 1999 1998 -------- ---------- Number of hotels sold - quarter 3 9 Number of hotels sold - total 34 14 Proceeds from sales of hotels, net of deferred gain $23,196 $48,922 Rent expense on leased hotels $ 6,136 $ 1,422 Gain recognized into earnings $ 181 $ 40 Liquidity and Capital Resources We had cash and cash equivalents of $18.2 million at March 31, 1999 compared with $18.1 million at March 31, 1998. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $14.4 million in the first quarter of 1999 compared to $41.2 million in 1998. The primary sources of cash in the first quarter of 1999 were the reduction of $20.8 million in the amount of hotels held for sale, an increase of $3.2 million in deferred gain on sale of hotels and $1.5 million of non-cash depreciation and amortization expense. Uses of cash consisted of $2.0 million in net loss from operations, a decrease of $5.6 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a $2.5 million increase in the amount of deposits relating to the sale-leaseback of certain of our hotels. The primary source of cash for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 related to the $39.4 million reduction in the amount of hotels held for sale pursuant to the sale-leaseback transaction. Net cash used in investing activities for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 totaled $41.9 million, compared to $56.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Our expenditures for property and equipment in connection with the completed hotels, the construction of new hotels, acquisition costs for properties under contract, and the costs of hotels sold accounted for the majority of the cash used. For the quarter ended March 31, 1999, we expended approximately $33.3 million on construction, compared to $56.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. For the three months ended March 31, 1999, net cash provided by financing activities was $22.5 million and included $27.7 million in proceeds from mortgages and notes payable. For the quarter ended March 31, 1998, net cash used in financing activities was $1.9 million as the amount of payments on mortgages and notes payable exceeded the amount of proceeds received from the notes. These payments related to the payoff of note balances for certain of our hotels pursuant to the sale-leaseback transaction. At March 31, 1999, we had seven hotels under construction with a total estimated cost of approximately $63.8 million. Our total equity requirement for these properties is $18.1 million, all of which had been funded as of March 31, 1999. At March 31, 1999, we had secured financing on six hotels in the amount of $40.8 million and were processing loans with a third-party lender with respect to the remaining property which, if approved, would provide an estimated $4.9 million of additional financing. In addition to hotels under construction, we had 13 properties under contract at March 31, 1999. Included in this list are the six properties we had acquired but not yet placed under construction. The total project cost for these 13 properties is estimated at $161.9 million. As of March 31, 1999, we had incurred costs of approximately 16 17 $23.3 million on these projects. These costs include land acquisition costs, deposits and fees for surveys, legal services, environmental studies, and architectural drawings. We believe that a combination of our cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations, borrowed funds from third-party lenders (if approved on an individual basis) and construction loan guarantees from Doubletree will be sufficient to provide capital for development of projects currently under construction and operations through 1999. Substantial capital resources in addition to those discussed above will be necessary for us to continue to develop the properties under contract. In addition, from time to time we will consider strategic acquisitions as a means of growth, which would similarly require additional capital. We are actively considering and/or pursuing a number of financing alternatives, including credit facilities, the issuance of debt and joint ventures. We are unable to assure that we will be able to obtain financing on a timely basis, on acceptable terms, or at all. Failure to obtain such financing could result in the delay or abandonment of some or all of our development and expansion plans, losses of deposits or other committed capital, and could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. We have not paid dividends on our Common Stock. We currently do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Dividend payments on the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock are paid quarterly and in preference to the Common Stock. These payments are approximately $2.0 million per quarter. After payment of dividends on the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock, we intend to retain any future earnings for reinvestment in the development and expansion of our business. In response to current capital market conditions we have adopted a conservative hotel development strategy. As a result of this conservative strategy, in March 1999 we announced a layoff of certain corporate office personnel. This action was taken to make necessary adjustments to our resources dedicated to hotel development. In May 1999 we continued our efforts to expand our national franchise sales program by hiring a Vice President of Franchise Sales. We anticipate that this change will result in a more targeted approach to our franchise development and provide a basis for us to launch an aggressive franchise sales effort. Impact of the Year 2000 Issue The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of our computer programs or hardware that have date-sensitive software or embedded chips may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations, including, among other things, a temporary inability to process transactions or engage in similar normal business activities. We have established a plan to resolve the Year 2000 issue. The plan consists of four phases: assessment, remediation, testing, and implementation. A. Assessment - We have completed our assessment of all systems, both information technology and non-information technology, that could be significantly affected by the Year 2000 issue. The results of the assessment of our systems are as follows: 1) Our core financial systems - All hardware and software were replaced in 1998 as part of the successful implementation of a new accounting system. The new system has been certified to be fully compliant with the Year 2000 issue by the vendor. 2) Other corporate office systems, including the local area network, phone systems, E-mail, imaging systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling software have all been evaluated and tested and found to be in compliance. 3) Hotel property management system - Our initial assessment found our property management system not to be Year 2000 compliant. National Guest Systems has written an upgrade to the IS4 software to make it Year 2000 compliant. This upgrade was installed in the 17 18 hotels in January of 1999. National Guest Systems has represented to us that the software is now fully compliant. We will perform further testing on this software in phase two of our plan 4) Other hotel systems purchased from third-party vendors - These systems include the elevators, voice mail, energy management and HVAC system, phone switches, room key systems, fire and security systems, and any other equipment or systems that have an "embedded" chip that records the date. We have requested and obtained written verification from all of our major vendors that their product is Year 2000 compliant. Furthermore, the plans given to our contractors specify that all systems are Year 2000 compliant. B. Remediation - As previously mentioned, our assessment indicated that only one of our systems was not Year 2000 compliant. This is our property management software purchased from National Guest Systems. National Guest Systems has since modified the software, adding a four-digit year instead of the two-digit previously used. This modification has been installed in our hotels and is currently in use. National Guest Systems has represented to us that the software is now fully Year 2000 compliant. No other issues have been detected in any of our systems. C. Testing - The testing phase of our plan involves actually using the software with dates into the next year and testing the results. We have begun this testing on personal computers in our corporate office and will expand our tests to the field systems, including the property management system, during the second quarter of 1999. As of March 31, 1999, this process was 50% complete. We anticipate completion by September 30, 1999. We anticipate that this will allow sufficient time to remedy any problems that we identify. D. Implementation - The final phase of our plan is scheduled for completion during the fourth quarter of 1999. We anticipate that all systems will be modified, tested and in place by that date. To date the only costs we have incurred as a result of the Year 2000 issue have been the internal costs of labor to perform the assessment and testing of our systems. We do not anticipate incurring any other costs as a result of the Year 2000 issue. We estimate that the total amount of internal labor incurred by us to assess, remedy and test the systems will be less than $100,000. We have contingency plans for certain critical applications and are working on such plans for others. These contingency plans involve, among other actions, data backup and retrieval, manual workarounds and adjustments to staffing strategies. Failure to address the Year 2000 issue by third-party vendors that we rely upon could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Examples of third-party vendors include utility providers, elevators, phone service providers, banks and data processing providers. Disruptions in the operation of airlines and central reservation systems, as well as a general disruption in the national or regional economy would also have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations. We are unable to estimate the likelihood or impact of these events. Impact of New Accounting Standards There have not been any new accounting standards or pronouncements issued that would have an impact on our business and results of operations. 18 19 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk Our earnings are affected by changes in interest rates as a portion of our outstanding indebtedness is at variable rates based on LIBOR. If interest rates change by .01 percent, the market value of our mortgages and notes payable, based on the outstanding balance at March 31, 1999 would change by approximately $13,900. Additionally, we have market risk on our short-term investments, which are considered cash equivalents, due to changes in interest rates. If interest rates increase by .01 percent, the market value of our short-term investments, based on the outstanding balance at March 31, 1999, would change by approximately $1,200. 19 20 SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q as well as some of our statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of our officials during presentations about the company are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "expects" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance, ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by our management, are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about our company, economic and market factors and the industry in which we do business, among other things. These statements are not guaranties of future performance and we have no specific intention to update these statements. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors. The principal important risk factors that could cause our actual performance and future events and actions to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to, adverse changes in national or local economic conditions, competition from other lodging properties, changes in real property tax rates, changes in the availability, cost and terms of financing, the impact of present or future environmental legislation, the ongoing need for capital improvements, changes in operating expenses, adverse changes in governmental rules and fiscal policies, civil unrest, acts of God, including earthquakes and other natural disasters (which may result in uninsured losses), acts of war, and adverse changes in zoning laws. Certain of these factors are discussed in more detail elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 20 21 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits The list of exhibits contained in the accompanying Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference. (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended March 31, 1999. 21 22 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 thereunto duly authorized. CANDLEWOOD HOTEL COMPANY, INC. Date: May 14, 1999 By: /s/ Jack P. DeBoer ------------ ---------------------------------------- Jack P. DeBoer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Date: May 14, 1999 By: /s/ Warren D. Fix ------------ ---------------------------------------- Warren D. Fix, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 22 23 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. (1) 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. (11) 3.3 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Relative, Participating, Optional and Other Special Rights of Preferred Stock and Qualifications, Limitations and Restrictions Thereof of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. (3) 3.4 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock. (10) 3.5 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Relative, Participating, Optional and Other Special Rights of Preferred Stock and Qualifications, Limitations and Restrictions Thereof of Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. (10) 4.1 Specimen Certificate of Common Stock. (1) 4.2 Form of Warrant. (9) 4.3 Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement dated as of July 10, 1998. (10) 10.1 Form of Indemnification Agreement for Executive Officers and Directors. (5) 10.2 Indemnification Agreement Schedule. (11) 10.3 1996 Equity Participation Plan and Form of Stock Option Agreements. (5) 10.4 First Amendment to the 1996 Equity Participation Plan effective as of May 18, 1998. (11) 10.5 Employment Agreement between Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and Jack P. DeBoer dated as of September 1, 1996. (1) 10.6 Credit Facility Agreement between Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and Doubletree Corporation dated as of November 11, 1996. (2) 10.7 Subordinated Promissory Note from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. to Doubletree Corporation dated as of November 11, 1996. (2) 10.8 Employment Agreement between Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and James Roos dated as of June 2, 1997. (4) 10.9 Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of August 27, 1997. (3) 10.10 Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 10, 1998. (10) 10.11 Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of November 19, 1997, by and among Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, as sellers, and HPT, as purchaser. (6) 10.12 First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and Agreement to Lease and Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement and Incidental Documents, dated as of January 7, 1999, by and among Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc., Candlewood Leasing No. 1, Inc., HPT and HPT CW, and seventeen entities which are parties thereto. (11) 10.13 Agreement to Lease, dated as of November 19, 1997, by and between Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and HPT. (6) 10.14 Lease Agreement, dated as of December 24, 1997, by and between HPTCW, as landlord, and Candlewood Leasing No. 1, Inc., as tenant. (6) 24 10.15 Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 24, 1997, by Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. for the benefit of HPTCW and HPT. (6) 10.16 Stock Pledge Agreement, dated as of December 24, 1997, by Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. for the benefit of HPTCW. (6) 10.17 Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1998, by and among Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, as sellers, and HPT, as purchaser. (7) 10.18 First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, Agreement to Lease, Lease Agreement and Incidental Documents, dated as of June 18, 1998, by and among Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc., Candlewood Leasing No. 2, Inc., HPT and HPT CW II. (11) 10.19 Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, Agreement to Lease, Lease Agreement and Incidental Documents, dated as of July 31, 1998, by and among Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc., Candlewood Leasing No. 2, Inc., HPT and HPT CW II. (9) 10.20 Third Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and Agreement to Lease and Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement and Incidental Documents, dated as of December 23, 1998, by and among Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc., Candlewood Leasing No. 2, Inc., HPT, HPT CW II and seventeen entities which are parties thereto. (11 10.21 Agreement to Lease, dated as of May 14, 1998, by and between Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and HPT. (7) 10.22 Lease Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1998, by and between HPTCW, as landlord, and Candlewood Leasing No. 2, Inc., as tenant. (7) 10.23 Guaranty Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1998, by Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. for the benefit of HPTCW and HPT. (7) 10.24 Stock Pledge Agreement, dated as of May 27, 1998, by Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. for the benefit of HPTCW. (7) 10.25 Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 30, 1998. (10) 10.26 Lease Agreement dated April 30, 1998 by and between Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. and Vantage Point Properties, Inc. (11) 11.1 Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings -- not applicable. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule. - ----------- (1) Incorporated by reference pursuant to Rule 12b-32 from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-12021). (2) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996. (3) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 8, 1997. (4) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1997. (5) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1997. (6) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 7, 1998. (7) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 9, 1998. (8) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 filed July 30, 1998. (9) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed August 6, 1998. (10) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed August 10, 1998. (11) Incorporated by reference from Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.