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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
ON MAY 6, 1999
AND PROXY STATEMENT
FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED
545 E. John Carpenter Frwy., Suite 1300
Irving, Texas 75062
April 1, 1999
Dear Stockholder:
We invite you to attend our annual meeting of stockholders on May 6,
1999, in Dallas, Texas. At the meeting, you will hear a report on our operations
and have a chance to meet a number of the directors and officers of the Company.
This booklet includes the formal notice of the meeting and the Proxy
Statement. The Proxy Statement tells you about the agenda and procedures for the
meeting. It also describes how the Board operates, gives personal information
about our director candidates, and provides other information about the Company.
Our Proxy Statement is being written in "Plain English" this year. We
hope you find it easier to read and understand.
Even if you have only a few shares, we want your shares to be
represented at the meeting. I urge you to complete, sign, date, and return your
proxy card promptly in the enclosed envelope, even if you plan to attend the
meeting.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
OF FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED
Time:
9:00 a.m., Central Time
Date:
May 6, 1999
Place:
Embassy Suites (DFW Airport South)
Salon E
4650 West Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas 75062
Purpose:
o To elect four directors; and
o To conduct other business that may properly be
raised.
Only stockholders of record on March 31, 1999 may
vote at the meeting.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE,
AND RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED
ENVELOPE.
Sincerely,
Lawrence D. Robinson
Secretary
April 1, 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
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GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................ 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.......................................................... 2
Director Compensation..................................................... 5
Board Committees.......................................................... 5
Executive Officers of FelCor.............................................. 7
Director and Officer Stock Ownership...................................... 8
Principal Stockholders.................................................... 10
Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation................... 11
Executive Compensation Tables............................................. 14
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance................... 16
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions............................ 16
Stock Performance Graph................................................... 18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION......................................................... 19
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WHO MAY VOTE
FelCor stockholders of record on March 31, 1999, may vote at the meeting.
HOW TO VOTE
You may vote in person at the meeting or by proxy. We recommend you vote by
proxy even if you plan to attend the meeting. You can always change your vote at
the meeting.
HOW PROXIES WORK
The Board of Directors of FelCor is asking for your proxy. Giving your proxy to
the persons named by us, means you authorize them to vote your shares at the
meeting in the manner you direct. You may vote for all, some, or none of our
director candidates.
If you sign and return the enclosed proxy card but do not specify how to vote,
your shares will be voted FOR the election of all of our director candidates.
You may receive more than one proxy or voting card depending on how you hold
your shares. Shares registered in your name are covered by one card. If you also
hold shares through someone else, such as a stockbroker, you may also get
material from them asking how you want to vote. We encourage you to respond to
all such requests.
REVOKING A PROXY
You may revoke your proxy before it is voted by submitting a new proxy with a
later date; by voting in person at the meeting; or by notifying FelCor's
Secretary in writing at the address under "Questions" on page 19.
QUORUM
In order to carry on the business of the meeting, we must have a quorum. This
means that at least a majority of the outstanding shares eligible to vote must
be represented at the meeting, either by proxy or in person. Shares owned by
FelCor are not voted and do not count for this purpose.
VOTES NEEDED
The director candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to the four
seats on the Board to be filled at the meeting. Abstentions count for quorum
purposes but not for voting purposes.
ATTENDING IN PERSON
Only stockholders, their proxy holders, and invited guests may attend the
meeting. If you wish to vote in person and your shares are held by a
stockbroker, you will need to obtain a proxy from the stockbroker authorizing
you to vote your shares held in the stockbroker's name.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of FelCor has nominated the four director candidates
named below.
The Board of Directors oversees the management of the Company on your behalf.
The Board reviews FelCor's long-term strategic plans and exercises direct
decision-making authority on key issues, such as the declaration of dividends.
Just as important, the Board chooses the Chief Executive Officer, sets the scope
of his authority to manage the Company's day-to-day operations, and evaluates
his performance.
Seven of FelCor's ten directors, including one of our four nominees, are
Independent Directors. "Independent Directors" are not officers or employees of
FelCor or any of its affiliates; or officers, employees or affiliates of any
lessee of property from FelCor, any subsidiary of FelCor, or any partnership
that is an affiliate of FelCor.
FelCor's Charter and Bylaws provide for three classes of directors, who serve
staggered three-year terms expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders three
years following their election. The FelCor Board has nominated for re-election
each of the four persons currently serving as Class II directors, whose terms
are expiring at the 1999 annual meeting of stockholders. If elected, each of
these persons will serve until the annual meeting of stockholders in 2002.
Personal information on each of our nominees, and on each of the other directors
who will continue to serve on FelCor's Board following the annual meeting, is
given below.
The FelCor Board of Directors met eight times during 1998. On average, FelCor's
directors attended 93% of Board and committee meetings held during 1998.
If a director nominee becomes unavailable to serve before the election, your
proxy card authorizes the named proxies to vote for a replacement nominee if the
Board names one.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE
FOLLOWING NOMINEES FOR CLASS II DIRECTORS:
NOMINEES FOR CLASS II DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRING IN 2002)
THOMAS J. CORCORAN, JR. Mr. Corcoran is the President and Chief
Age 50 Executive Officer of FelCor and has
served in that capacity since its formation
in 1994. From 1991 to 1994, Mr. Corcoran held
the same positions with the general partner
of the partnerships that were merged into
FelCor at its formation. From October 1990 to
December 1991, he served as the Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer of
Fiesta Foods, Inc., a manufacturer of
tortilla chips and taco shells. From 1979 to
1990, Mr. Corcoran held various positions
with ShowBiz Pizza Time, Inc. (now CEC
Entertainment, Inc.), an operator and
franchisor of family entertainment
center/pizza restaurants, and with Integra -
A Hotel and Restaurant Company (formerly
Brock Hotel Corporation), including serving
as the President and Chief Executive Officer
of Integra from 1986 to 1990.
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THOMAS A. MCCHRISTY Mr. McChristy has served as a director of
Age 72 FelCor since its formation in 1994. He was
the President of T. A. McChristy Co., Inc., a
real estate investment company from 1957 to
1996. Mr. McChristy also served as the
president and Chief Operating Officer of
Syntech International, Inc., a lottery
systems and equipment manufacturing company,
from 1986 to 1988 and as its Chief Executive
Officer from 1989 to 1992.
DONALD J. MCNAMARA Mr. McNamara was the Chairman of the Board
Age 46 of Bristol Hotel Company from November 1994
until its merger into FelCor in July 1998.
Since the merger, he has served as the
Chairman of the Board of FelCor. Mr. McNamara
previously served as a director of FelCor
from July 1994 until November 1997. He is
also the Chairman of The Hampstead Group, a
private equity real estate investment
company, and is an affiliate of certain
partnerships owning, in the aggregate,
approximately 39.5% of the outstanding common
stock of Bristol Hotels & Resorts and
approximately 14.1% of FelCor's outstanding
Common Stock. Subsidiaries of Bristol Hotels
& Resorts leased 106 of FelCor's hotels at
December 31, 1998.
RICHARD C. NORTH Mr. North served as a director of Bristol
Age 49 Hotel Company from 1997 until its merger into
FelCor in July 1998 and as a director of
FelCor since that time. Mr. North has been
the Group Finance Director of Bass plc since
1994. Subsidiaries of Bass plc own nearly 10%
of the outstanding common stock of Bristol
Hotels & Resorts and approximately 14.1% of
the Common Stock of FelCor. Bass plc is the
parent of Bass Hotels & Resorts, Inc., which
operates or franchises more than 2,600 hotels
in more than 75 countries under various
brands, including Crowne Plaza(R) and Holiday
Inn(R). Prior to 1994, Mr. North served as
the Group Finance Director of The Burton
Group.
CONTINUING CLASS III DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRING IN 2000)
RICHARD S. ELLWOOD Mr. Ellwood, a director of FelCor since its
Age 67 formation in 1994, is the founder and
President of R.S. Ellwood & Co., Inc., a real
estate investment banking firm which was
organized in 1987. Prior to 1987, as an
investment banker, Mr. Ellwood was elected
successively in 1963 a vice president of
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, 1968 a general
partner of White Weld & Co., in 1978 a
managing director of Warburg Paribas Becker,
Incorporated and in 1984 a managing director
and senior banker of Merrill Lynch Capital
Markets. Mr. Ellwood has extensive experience
in hotel financing. He was a founder of Hotel
Investors Trust, a REIT, and served as a
trustee from 1970 until its merger with
another REIT in 1987. He is currently a
director of Apartment Investment and
Management Company and Florida East Coast
Industries, Inc.
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RICHARD O. JACOBSON Mr. Jacobson has served as a director of
Age 62 FelCor since its formation in 1994 and is the
Chairman of the Board of Jacobson Warehouse
Company, Inc., a privately held warehouse
company with facilities in 17 locations in
eight states, which Mr. Jacobson founded 31
years ago. He is also Chairman of the Board
of Jacobson Transportation Company, Inc., a
truckload common carrier with authority to
operate in 48 states and Canada. Mr. Jacobson
is a member of the Boards of Directors of
Atrion Corporation, Allied Group, Inc.,
Firstar Bank Des Moines, N.A., Firstar Bank
of Iowa, N.A. and Heartland Express, Inc.
CHARLES N. MATHEWSON Mr. Mathewson has served, for more than the
Age 70 past five years, in various positions with
International Game Technology (IGT), a
company engaged in the design and manufacture
of microprocessor based gaming products and
gaming monitoring systems. Since February
1988, he has served as the Chairman of the
Board of IGT. He has served as a director of
IGT since December 1985, as President from
December 1986 to February 1988, and as Chief
Executive Officer from December 1986 until
June 1993 and from February 1996 until the
present. Mr. Mathewson has served as a
director of FelCor since its formation in
1994 and also is a member of the Board of
Directors of Baron Asset Fund.
CONTINUING CLASS I DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRING IN 2001)
CHARLES A. LEDSINGER, JR. Mr. Ledsinger became the President and Chief
Age 49 Executive Officer of Choice Hotels
International in August 1998. Prior to that
time, Mr. Ledsinger served as Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of St.
Joe Corporation from May 1997 until his
election as President and Chief Operating
Officer of that corporation in February 1998.
From June 1995 until May 1997, Mr. Ledsinger
was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. For
more than three years prior to that, Mr.
Ledsinger served as Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of The Promus
Companies Incorporated, the former parent of
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Mr. Ledsinger
has served as a director of FelCor since
November 1997. He is also a director of
Choice Hotels International, TBC Corporation
and Friendly Ice Cream Corporation. He is a
member and a past chairman of the Real Estate
Financial Advisory Council of the American
Hotel and Motel Association.
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ROBERT H. LUTZ, JR. Mr. Lutz served as a director of Bristol
Age 49 Hotel Company from December 1995 until its
merger into FelCor in July 1998, and as a
director of FelCor since that time. Since
1994, Mr. Lutz has been the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, and is a member of
the executive committee, of Amresco, Inc. a
financial services company. From 1991 to
1994, Mr. Lutz served as President and Chief
Operating Officer of Balcor/Allegiance Realty
Group, a subsidiary of American Express
Company engaged in real estate ownership and
management.
MICHAEL D. ROSE Mr. Rose has served as a director of FelCor
Age 57 since July 1998. He served as the Chairman of
the Board of Promus Hotel Corporation from
April 1995 through December 1997 and,
thereafter, as a director until December
1998. Mr. Rose served as Chairman of the
Board of Harrah's Entertainment Inc. from
June 1995 until his retirement as of December
31, 1996. He also served as Chairman of the
Board of The Promus Companies Incorporated
from November 1989 through June 1995 and as
Chief Executive Officer from November 1989 to
April 1994. Mr. Rose is also a director of
Ashland, Inc., First Tennessee National
Corporation, General Mills, Inc., Stein Mart,
Inc. and Darden Restaurants, Inc.
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
In lieu of cash compensation for their services during 1998, FelCor will issue
to each director, except as described below, 1,600 shares of FelCor Common
Stock, which was determined by dividing $35,000 by $22.5625 (the closing price
of the Common Stock on February 16, 1999, the date the issuance was authorized
by the Board) and rounding to the nearest whole lot of 100 shares. During 1999,
directors will again receive FelCor Common Stock in lieu of cash compensation,
with the number of shares to be determined by dividing (i) the sum of $35,000
plus, if a director attends more than five Board meetings during the year,
$1,000 for each additional meeting attended in person and $500 for each
additional telephonic meeting in which he participates, by (ii) the closing
price of the Common Stock on the date the issuance is authorized by the Board.
In addition to such compensation, each director is reimbursed for out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in connection with his service on the FelCor Board. No
additional compensation is paid to directors for service on various Board
committees.
Mr. North is not permitted by his employer to accept any compensation for his
services as a director of FelCor. Mr. Rose, who joined the FelCor Board in July
1998, will receive 800 shares of FelCor Common Stock for his services during the
latter half of 1998. No similar adjustment has been made in the number of shares
to be received by Messrs. McNamara and Lutz for 1998 because of their service on
the board of directors of Bristol Hotel Company prior to its merger into FelCor
in July 1998.
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board appoints committees to help carry out its duties. In particular, Board
committees work on key issues in greater detail than would be practicable at a
full Board meeting. Each committee reviews the results of its meetings with the
full Board. Donald J. McNamara, the Chairman of the Board, is an ex-officio
member of all committees.
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The Executive Committee was established to exercise broad powers on behalf of
the Board. In practice, the committee only meets when it is impractical to call
a meeting of the full Board. The Executive Committee is comprised of Donald J.
McNamara (Chairman), Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr., Robert H. Lutz, Jr. and Charles N.
Mathewson.
No meetings of the Executive Committee were held during 1998.
The Audit Committee is responsible for accounting and internal control matters.
The Audit Committee selects the independent public accountants to audit FelCor's
financial statements. The committee consults with the independent accountants
and reviews their audit and other work. The committee also consults with
FelCor's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, and reviews
FelCor's internal controls and compliance with policies. Beginning with the
release of fourth quarter 1998 earnings, the committee meets prior to each
release of earnings by FelCor to review the earnings reported and to examine any
issues relating to the report of such earnings. The directors serving on the
Audit Committee are: Charles A. Ledsinger, Jr. (Chairman); Richard S. Ellwood;
Richard O. Jacobson; and Richard C. North.
The Audit Committee held one meeting during 1998.
The Compensation Committee determines the compensation to be paid to FelCor's
senior executive officers and advises the Board on the adoption and
administration of employee benefit and compensation plans. The committee also
administers FelCor's restricted stock and stock option plans. The Compensation
Committee is comprised of Michael D. Rose (Chairman), Thomas A. McChristy,
Richard S. Ellwood and Robert H.
Lutz, Jr.
The Compensation Committee held two meetings during 1998.
The Capital Approval Committee consists of four of FelCor's officers, Thomas J.
Corcoran, Jr. (President and Chief Executive Officer), Randall L. Churchey
(Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), Lawrence D. Robinson
(Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary), and Andrew J. Welch
(Vice President and Treasurer). The Board has delegated to this committee the
authority to approve, and authorize actions taken in connection with, the
acquisition, improvement, disposition or financing of hotel assets by FelCor
within specified limits.
The Capital Approval Committee took action only by written consent during 1998.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF FELCOR
The current executive officers of FelCor, their ages, positions held and tenure
is set forth in the following table.
OFFICER
NAME AGE POSITION(S) WITH FELCOR SINCE
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Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr........................ 50 President, Chief Executive Officer and 1994
Director
Randall L. Churchey........................... 38 Senior Vice President and Chief 1997
Financial Officer
Lawrence D. Robinson.......................... 55 Senior Vice President, General 1996
Counsel and Secretary
William P. Stadler............................ 44 Senior Vice President, Director of 1995
Corporate Acquisitions
Jack Eslick................................... 47 Senior Vice President, Director of 1996
Asset Management
June H. McCutchen............................. 43 Senior Vice President, Director of 1995
Design and Construction
Larry J. Mundy................................ 48 Senior Vice President, Director of 1998
Hotel Acquisitions
Business Experience of Executive Officers
Information concerning the business experience of Mr. Corcoran is set forth
above under "Election of Directors--Nominees for Class II Directors."
Randall L. Churchey has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of FelCor since November 1997. For approximately 15 years prior to
joining FelCor, Mr. Churchey held various positions with Coopers & Lybrand,
L.L.P. Most recently, Mr. Churchey served as the Chairman of the Hospitality and
Real Estate Practice of that firm for the Southwestern United States.
Lawrence D. Robinson has served as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary of FelCor since May 1996. From 1972 to 1989, Mr. Robinson was a
partner in the Kansas City-based law firm of Stinson, Mag & Fizzell, for which
he founded and managed a Dallas, Texas office from 1982 to 1989. From 1989
through April 1996, Mr. Robinson was a partner in the Houston-based law firm of
Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P., where he served as the managing partner of its
Dallas office until 1992, as the head of that office's corporate and securities
law section and as chairman of its firmwide hospitality group.
William P. Stadler began his employment with FelCor in July 1995 as Vice
President, Director of Acquisition and Development. On January 14, 1998, Mr.
Stadler was promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate
Acquisitions. Mr. Stadler has more
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than 17 years of experience in hotel acquisition and development, having served
as Vice President Development for Coastal Hotel Group from 1994 until he joined
FelCor in 1995, as Vice President-Development for Embassy Suites, Inc. from 1992
to 1994, as Senior Vice President-Development for Landmark Hotels, Inc. from
1989 to 1991 and as Vice President-Development for Marriott Corporation from
1985 to 1989.
Jack Eslick joined FelCor in April 1996 as its Vice President, Director of Asset
Management, and was named its Senior Vice President, Director of Asset
Management in 1998. Mr. Eslick has more than 20 years experience in hotel
operations. From April 1991 until he joined FelCor, Mr. Eslick served as Vice
President of Operations of Promus, where he had direct responsibility for all
operations in a region that grew from 14 hotels to 26 hotels. Prior to April
1991, he served in various capacities with Holiday Inns, Inc., including serving
as general manager of various hotels and as a Regional Director of Operations.
June H. McCutchen joined FelCor in October 1995 as Vice President, Director of
Design and Construction, and was named its Senior Vice President, Director of
Design and Construction in 1998. Her most recent prior experience was as Account
Executive for Hospitality Restoration & Builders, Inc. since 1994. From 1992 to
1994 she was Project Manager for American General Hospitality, Inc. where she
managed all capital improvement work for more than 35 properties. Prior to 1992,
Ms. McCutchen was Project Manager for Hilton Hotels, Inc. from 1987 to 1992, and
prior to 1987, she served as design coordinator and purchasing manager for
Embassy Suites, Inc.
Larry J. Mundy joined FelCor in January 1998 and serves and its Senior Vice
President, Director of Hotel Acquisitions. From 1995 until he joined FelCor he
was Vice President of Franchise Development for Motel 6. From 1987 to 1995, he
was Vice President of Development in the South/Southeast for Hilton Hotels and
prior to 1987 he served as corporate counsel for Residence Inns and Embassy
Suites.
The executive officers of FelCor are elected annually by the FelCor Board. Any
officer or agent of FelCor may be removed by the FelCor Board whenever in its
judgment the best interests of FelCor will be served by such action, but such
removal will not prejudice any contractual rights of the person removed.
There are no family relationships among the executive officers. There are no
arrangements or understandings between any officer and any other person pursuant
to which that officer was selected.
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER STOCK OWNERSHIP
The following table shows how much FelCor Common Stock was beneficially owned on
March 10, 1999, by each executive officer named in the Summary Compensation
Table on page 14, each non-employee director and nominee, and all directors and
executive officers, as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, each person owns
directly the shares shown after his name in the following table.
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AMOUNT AND
AMOUNT AND NATURE OF
NATURE OF BENEFICIAL
BENEFICIAL PERCENT OWNERSHIP OF PERCENT
NAME OF OWNERSHIP OF OF SERIES A OF
BENEFICIAL OWNER COMMON STOCK CLASS(1) PREFERRED STOCK CLASS(1)
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Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr.............. 487,337 (2) * 3,000 *
Richard S. Ellwood.................. 10,900 (3) * 0 0
Richard O. Jacobson................. 38,358 * 0 0
Charles A. Ledsinger, Jr............ 375 * 0 0
Robert H. Lutz, Jr. ................ 0 0 0 0
Charles N. Mathewson................ 941,793 (4) 1.4% 170,000 (11) 2.8%
Thomas A. McChristy................. 61,373 (5) * 0 0
Donald J. McNamara.................. 9,635,478 (6) 14.2% 0 0
Richard C. North.................... 0 0 0 0
Michael D. Rose..................... 0 0 0 0
Randall L. Churchey................. 5,695 (7) * 0 0
Jack Eslick ........................ 3,000 * 0 0
Lawrence D. Robinson................ 17,500 (8) * 0 0
William P. Stadler.................. 3,477 (9) * 100 *
All executive officers and
directors as a group (16 persons)... 11,206,986 (10) 16.2% 173,100 2.9%
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* Represents less than 1% of the outstanding shares of such class.
(1) Based upon 68,062,887 shares of Common Stock and 6,050,000 shares of Series
A Preferred Stock outstanding as of March 10, 1999.
(2) Includes 294,915 shares that FelCor, Inc. has the right to receive upon
redemption of FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership Units issued to it in
connection with the IPO. Mr. Corcoran is a 50% stockholder and director of
FelCor, Inc. and may be deemed to beneficially own all of the Units owned
by FelCor, Inc. Also includes (i) an aggregate of 33,000 shares issued
pursuant to stock grants (9,000 in February 1995, 9,000 in December 1995,
and 15,000 in February 1997), which vest over a five-year period from the
date of grant at 20% annually and of which 18,600 shares are fully vested,
(ii) 120,000 shares issuable pursuant to currently exercisable stock
options, (iii) 2,325 shares issuable upon conversion of 3,000 shares of
Series A Preferred Stock, (iv) 2,100 shares owned by his children and (v)
395 shares owned by his IRA.
(3) Includes (i) 1,900 shares held by trusts of which Mr. Ellwood is a
beneficiary and trustee, (ii) 1,000 shares held by R. S. Ellwood & Co.,
Inc., of which Mr. Ellwood is the sole stockholder and (iii) 1,000 shares
owned by Mr.
Ellwood's spouse, in which he disclaims any beneficial interest.
(4) Includes 540,009 shares representing Mr. Mathewson's pro rata interest in
partnerships having the right to receive Common Stock upon redemption of
FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership Units issued to them in connection with
the IPO. Also includes (i) 131,784 shares issuable upon conversion of
170,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and (ii) 70,000 shares held by
the Charles N. Mathewson Trust.
(5) Includes (i) 46,302 shares held by the T. A. McChristy Living Trust, (ii)
5,770 shares held by Mr. McChristy's IRA, (iii) and 4,301 shares held by
his spouse's IRA.
(6) Includes 9,630,878 shares held by United/Harvey Investors I, L.P.;
United/Harvey Investors II, L.P.; United/Harvey Investors III, L.P.;
United/Harvey Investors IV, L.P.; and United/Harvey Investors V, L.P.
("Partnerships"). Mr. McNamara is the sole stockholder and director of
Hampstead Associates, Inc., which is the managing general partner of HH
GenPar Partners. HH GenPar Partners is the managing general partner of
Hampstead GenPar, L.P., which is the general partner of each of the
Partnerships. Mr. McNamara disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares
held by the Partnerships, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest
therein.
(7) Includes (i) 214 shares held by his children, (ii) 130 shares held by his
spouse and (iii) 2,005 shares held by his IRA.
(8) Includes (i) 14,500 shares issued pursuant to stock grants, which shares
vest over a five-year period from the date of grant at 20% annually, of
which 5,800 shares are fully vested, and (ii) 1,000 shares held by his IRA.
(9) Includes (i) 2,500 shares issued pursuant to a stock grant, which vests
over a five-year period from the date of grant at 20% annually, of which
1,500 shares are fully vested and (ii) 77 shares issuable upon conversion
of 100 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
(10) See notes 2 through 9.
(11) Represents shares held by the Charles N. Mathewson Trust.
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table shows how much FelCor Common Stock was beneficially owned on
March 10, 1999, by each person known to FelCor to beneficially own more than 5%
of its Common Stock.
AMOUNT AND
NATURE OF
NAME AND ADDRESS BENEFICIAL PERCENT OF
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNERSHIP CLASS(1)
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Hampstead Genpar, L.P.;HHGenpar Partners;
Hampstead Associates, Inc.; RAW Genpar, Inc.;
InMed, Inc.; Donald J. McNamara;
Robert A. Whitman; and Daniel A. Decker............................... 9,630,878(2) 14.1%
4200 Texas Commerce Tower West
2200 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Bass plc.............................................................. 9,618,743(3) 14.1%
20 North Audley Street
London, England W1Y1WE
Franklin Resources, Inc............................................... 4,492,131(4) 6.6%
777 Mariners Island Blvd.
San Mateo, California 94403
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(1) Based upon 68,062,887 shares outstanding as of March 10, 1999.
(2) Based solely upon information contained in Schedule 13D, dated August 6,
1998. The named persons reported that they shared voting and dispositive
power with respect to 9,630,878 shares of Common Stock held of record by
United/Harvey Investors I, L.P., United/Harvey Investors II, L.P.,
United/Harvey Investors III, L.P., United/Harvey Investors IV, L.P., and
United/Harvey Investors V, L.P.
(3) Based solely upon information contained in Schedule 13D, dated October 28,
1998. Bass plc reported that, through its subsidiaries Bass America Inc.
and Holiday Corporation, it had shared voting and dispositive power with
respect to 9,618,743 shares of Common Stock.
(4) Based solely upon information contained in Schedule 13G, dated January 26,
1999. Franklin Resources, Inc. reported that, through its subsidiaries, it
had sole dispositive and voting power with respect to 4,492,131 shares of
Common Stock. Includes 1,675,362 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
conversion of 2,161,200 shares of FelCor's Series A Preferred Stock.
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Philosophy
The Compensation Committee works with senior management to develop and implement
FelCor's executive compensation philosophy. Generally, FelCor's philosophy on
executive compensation has been to provide a base cash compensation that is at
or below the average of other equity hotel REITs, and to provide additional
incentive compensation in the form of cash bonuses and grants of options and
restricted stock based on the realization of stated objectives, such as
acquisitions, financings, renovations, improvements in funds from operations and
other similar criteria expected to result in improvements in total stockholder
return.
FelCor believes that the award of significant incentive compensation in the form
of options and restricted stock provides management with incentives consistent
with the interests of stockholders. As a result of this philosophy, executive
compensation may be at or below other equity hotel REITs during periods of
average performance and above that of the competitive set during periods of
above average growth or performance. The competitive set that has been used by
the committee to measure performance includes other equity hotel REITs,
particularly those whose capitalization, revenues, assets, market value and
total stockholder returns are most nearly comparable to those of FelCor. Since
REITs do not pay taxes at the corporate level, no policy has been established
with respect to qualifying compensation paid to executive officers under Section
162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Executive Compensation
During 1998, Mr. Corcoran, FelCor's President and Chief Executive Officer
received a base salary of $250,000 per year. This base cash compensation, like
that paid to other executive officers, is related primarily to competitive
factors and is not tied to FelCor's financial performance or the achievement of
specific goals. The base compensation of FelCor's executive officers was
increased in 1998 over 1997 levels to bring them more nearly in line with the
base compensation being paid by the competitive set. In evaluating these
increases the Committee also considered the overall performance of the executive
officers, in light of their objective and subjective contributions to FelCor's
success. This increase was in excess of the normal annual adjustment to reflect
changes in the Consumer Price Index.
In addition to base salary, cash bonuses were awarded to FelCor's executive
officers during 1998, primarily based upon the performance of FelCor and the
officers during 1997, and the extraordinary efforts of FelCor's officers in
successfully completing the merger with Bristol Hotel Company during July 1998.
Among the 1997 performance factors considered in awarding these bonuses were:
(i) a 75% increase in revenue over 1996; (ii) a 56% increase in net income
applicable to common stockholders, resulting in a 15% increase in net income per
share over 1996; (iii) a 68% increase in FFO, resulting in a 26% increase in FFO
per share and unit over 1996; and (iv) a 12.9% increase in revenue per available
room at FelCor's 43 comparable hotels. The efforts of FelCor's officers made
possible the completion of the Bristol merger, resulting in the acquisition of
109 hotels and the more than doubling of FelCor's hotel portfolio.
Based upon the factors discussed above, the absence of any grant of restricted
stock during 1998 and other more subjective factors, Mr. Corcoran was paid a
cash bonus of $150,000 during 1998. It is expected that future cash bonuses, if
any, paid to FelCor's executive officers will be similarly based upon the future
performance of both the individual and FelCor, although no generally applicable
policy or formula is in effect for the determination of the amount of such
bonuses.
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Other Incentive Compensation
By November 1998, the decline in the market prices of the stock of lodging
REITs, including FelCor, had reduced FelCor's stock price below the exercise
price of nearly all of the stock options previously awarded by FelCor to its
officers and employees. These awards had represented a significant element of
the employees' overall compensation. The Committee concluded, and the full Board
concurred, that this market decline was a result of industry and market
conditions unrelated to the performance of FelCor or of its officers and
employees. The Committee also concluded that a failure to address the effects of
the market decline on FelCor's previously awarded stock options would create an
incentive for key officers and employees to leave FelCor to join its
competitors, where they could expect to receive new stock options at the lower
current market prices.
The Committee sought to balance the need to provide a continuing incentive,
through the stock option program, to encourage FelCor's officers and key
employees to remain with FelCor against the need to provide fairness to FelCor's
stockholders, who also had suffered from the decline in its stock price. The
Committee concluded that the best way in which to balance these competing
interests was to offer substantially all the holders of FelCor stock options an
opportunity to exchange their existing stock options for new replacement options
covering a lesser number of shares at the current market price, which would be
of substantially equivalent value under the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The new options to be offered in exchange were given the same vesting schedules
and termination dates as the options to be surrendered for cancellation, except
that none of the new options (even those previously vested) could be exercised
prior to January 1, 2000, and thereafter only to the extent the options were
vested. All of the officers and employees to whom this offer was extended (22
persons) accepted the offer. As a result, options covering a total of 1,151,500
shares of Common Stock, at exercise prices ranging from $26.44 to $38.56 per
share, were surrendered and canceled in exchange for new options covering a
total 840,393 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $22.125 per share,
being the fair market value on the date of grant.
No awards of restricted stock were made to any of the executive officers during
1998. Additional stock options, covering a total of 155,042 shares of Common
Stock at the exercise price of $22.125, were awarded to executive officers
during 1998, as follows: Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr., 59,378 shares; Randall L.
Churchey, 13,195 shares; Lawrence D. Robinson, 13,195 shares; William P.
Stadler, 26,390 shares; Jack Eslick, 13,195 shares; June H. McCutchen, 13,195
shares; and Larry J. Mundy, in connection with his joining FelCor during 1998,
16,494 shares.
Employment Arrangements
FelCor has entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Corcoran that continues
in effect until December 31, 1999 and automatically renews for successive
one-year terms, unless otherwise terminated. Under this agreement, Mr. Corcoran
serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of FelCor. The agreement
provides that Mr. Corcoran be paid a salary of not less than $120,000 per year
and that a comprehensive medical plan be maintained for the benefit of Mr.
Corcoran and his dependents. None of the other officers of FelCor has an
employment agreement.
FelCor has entered into change in control and severance agreements with each of
its executive officers and certain other key employees. Each of these agreements
extend until December 31, 1999, and automatically renews for successive one-year
terms unless terminated. In the event of a potential change in control, each
covered employee agrees to remain in the employ of FelCor until the
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earlier of one year following the "potential change in control" or six months
following an actual "change in control." "Change in control" is defined to
include (i) the acquisition of 35% or more of FelCor's voting stock by any
person or group, (ii) a change in a majority of the board of directors not
approved by existing directors, (iii) a merger in which existing stockholders of
FelCor would own less than 65% of the surviving corporation's voting stock (but
excluding transactions which are the functional equivalent of an asset
acquisition by FelCor and in which there is no change in its senior management),
and (iv) the adoption of a plan for the liquidation, sale or other disposition
(excluding leases in the ordinary course of business) of all or substantially
all of FelCor's assets. Following a "change in control," if a covered employee's
employment is terminated by FelCor other than for disability, retirement, or
"cause" (or by the employee for "good reason"), then the employee will be
entitled to (i) the immediate vesting of all stock options, awards of restricted
stock and other benefits previously awarded or credited to his account and (ii)
a lump sum severance payment of between 2.99 and 0.5 times the employee's
average total annual compensation over the past three years. FelCor will be
required to "gross-up" the severance payment to cover excise taxes on the
benefits, thereby providing such benefits to the employee on a net basis, after
payment of any such excise taxes.
FelCor also maintains a 401(k) Plan, health insurance and other benefits
generally available to all employees. During 1998 FelCor adopted a deferred
compensation plan that is available only to directors and employees making in
excess of $100,000 per year. FelCor makes no matching or other contributions to
this plan, other than the payment of its operating and administrative expenses.
This report has been furnished by the current members of the Compensation
Committee.
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Michael D. Rose Thomas A. McChristy
Richard S. Ellwood Robert H. Lutz, Jr.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES
The following tables show the compensation of FelCor's President and the four
other most highly paid executives.
See the Compensation Committee Report beginning on page 11 for an explanation of
our compensation philosophy.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
LONG TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
SECURITIES
OTHER ANNUAL RESTRICTED UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
COMPENSATION STOCK OPTIONS/ COMPENSATION
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($) ($) AWARDS($)(4) SARS(#) ($)(11)
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Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr........ 1998 250,000 150,000 None None 324,953 (10) 15,000
President and Chief 1997 200,000 250,000 None 525,000 (5) 201,000 14,250
Executive Officer 1996 123,240 None None None None 4,875
Lawrence D. Robinson.......... 1998 175,000 95,000 None None 137,262 (10) 15,000
Senior Vice President, 1997 115,500 47,500 None 87,500 (6) 70,000 None
General Counsel & Secretary 1996 (1) 66,667 None None 349,500 (7) 100,000 None
Randall L. Churchey........... 1998 180,250 107,000 None None 108,463 (10) 15,000
Senior Vice President & 1997 (2) 29,167 None None 91,562 (8) 150,000 None
Chief Financial Officer
William P. Stadler ........... 1998 150,000 151,250 None None 64,256 (10) 15,000
Senior Vice President, Director 1997 99,383 115,000 None None 25,000 14,250
of Corporate Acquisitions 1996 79,020 100,000 None None None 4,875
Jack Eslick 1998 150,000 120,000 None None 66,564 (10) 15,000
Senior Vice President 1997 111,800 27,500 None None 25,000 9,500
Director of Asset Management 1996 (3) 75,000 2,500 None 62,750 (9) 50,000 22,375
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(1) Includes compensation only during the period from the date of commencement
of Mr. Robinson's employment (May 1996) through December 31, 1996.
(2) Includes compensation only during the period from the date of commencement
of Mr. Churchey's employment (November 1997) through December 31, 1997.
(3) Includes compensation only during the period from the date of commencement
of Mr. Eslick's employment (April 1996) through December 31, 1996.
(4) An aggregate of 5,000 shares of restricted stock were awarded in the 1998
fiscal year. These restricted stock grants vest over a five-year period.
Holders of restricted stock are entitled to vote and receive dividends on
such shares from the date of grant. The amount reported in this table
represents the market value of the shares awarded on the date of grant,
determined by the closing price of the Common Stock on such date, without
giving effect to the diminution of value attributable to the restrictions
on such stock. As of December 31, 1998, the aggregate unvested restricted
stock holdings by the Named Executive Officers consisted of 26,400 shares
as set forth below, with a then current aggregate market value, determined
in the same manner as of December 31, 1998, of $607,200, as follows: Mr.
Corcoran 16,200 shares ($372,600 value); Mr. Robinson 9,200 shares
($211,600 value); and Mr. Stadler 1,000 shares ($23,000 value).
(5) Represents an award of 15,000 shares of restricted stock on February 19,
1997 which become vested over a five-year period at the rate of 20% per
year. The value is based upon the closing price of the Common Stock on the
date of grant of $35.00 per share.
(6) Represents an award of 2,500 shares of restricted stock as of February 19,
1997, which become vested over a five-year period from the date of grant at
the rate of 20% per year. The value is based upon the closing price of the
Common Stock on the date of grant of $35.00 per share.
(7) Represents an award of 12,000 shares of restricted stock as of May 1, 1996
which become vested over a five-year period from the date of grant at the
rate of 20% per year. The value is based upon the closing price of the
Common Stock on the date of grant of $29.125 per share.
(8) Represents an award of 2,500 shares of restricted stock as of November 1,
1997, which became vested on January 1, 1998. The value is based on the
closing price of the Common Stock on the date of grant of $36.625 per
share.
(9) Represents an award of 2,000 shares of restricted stock as of April 1,
1996, which became immediately vested. The value is based on the closing
price of the Common Stock on the date of grant of $31.375.
(10) Represents shares purchasable pursuant to options granted in 1998. See
"--Option Grants" below.
(11) These amounts represent the Company's contributions to the Company's
employee savings and investment plan in the amount of up to $15,000 to each
executive officer and, in the case of Mr. Eslick, a moving allowance of
$17,500 which was paid to him in 1996 in connection with his commencement
of employment with the Company.
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The executive officers receive health and disability insurance benefits
which do not exceed 10% of their respective salaries. These benefits are also
made available to other employees of the Company.
OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS
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% OF TOTAL POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE AT
NUMBER OF OPTIONS ASSUMED ANNUAL RATE OF STOCK
SECURITIES UNDER- GRANTED TO EXERCISE OR PRICE APPRECIATION FOR OPTION TERM
LYING OPTIONS EMPLOYEES IN BASE PRICE EXPIRATION ----------------------------------
NAME GRANTED (#) FISCAL YEAR ($/SHARE) DATE 5% ($) 10% ($)
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(1)
Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr. 130,818 11% 22.125 12/15/05 1,178,290 2,745,918
62,551 5% 22.125 2/19/07 763,006 1,879,319
41,283 3% 22.125 6/24/07 503,576 1,240,331
30,923 3% 22.125 8/13/07 377,203 929,069
59,378 5% 22.125 3/5/08 826,203 2,093,760
Lawrence D. Robinson 80,134 7% 22.125 5/1/06 846,512 2,027,543
6,659 1% 22.125 2/19/07 81,227 200,067
6,351 1% 22.125 6/24/07 77,470 190,813
30,923 3% 22.125 8/13/07 377,203 929,069
13,195 1% 22.125 3/5/08 183,599 465,276
Randall L. Churchey 95,268 8% 22.125 11/1/07 1,162,092 2,862,288
13,195 1% 22.125 3/5/08 183,599 465,276
William P. Stadler 21,846 2% 22.125 7/24/05 196,769 458,556
6,659 1% 22.125 2/19/07 81,227 200,067
3,176 (2) 22.125 6/24/07 38,741 95,422
6,185 1% 22.125 8/13/07 75,445 185,826
26,390 2% 22.125 3/5/08 367,198 930,552
Jack Eslick 37,349 3% 22.125 4/1/06 394,544 945,001
6,659 1% 22.125 2/19/07 81,227 200,067
3,176 (2) 22.125 6/24/07 38,741 95,422
6,185 1% 22.125 8/13/07 75,445 185,826
13,195 1% 22.125 3/5/08 183,599 465,276
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(1) To enable FelCor to preserve its stock options as a meaningful element
of compensation, substantially all employees with options under the
FelCor stock option plans were offered the opportunity to exchange
their existing options (having exercise prices ranging from $26.44 to
$38.56 per share) for a lesser number of new options having an equal
value under the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All of these
employees (22 persons) accepted this offer, surrendering for
cancellation existing options covering an aggregate of 1,151,500
shares of Common Stock at a weighted average exercise price of $32.807
per share for new options covering an aggregate of 840,393 shares of
Common Stock at an exercise price of $22.125 per share. The new
options have the same expiration dates and vesting schedules as the
options surrendered for cancellation, however, none of the new options
may be exercised prior to January 1, 2000.
(2) Represents less than 1% of total options granted to employees of the
Company in 1998.
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The unexpired stock options to purchase the Company's Common Stock held by Named
Executive Officers of the Company at December 31, 1998 are summarized in the
following table:
FISCAL YEAR END OPTION VALUES
NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS AT
OPTIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 1998(1)
DECEMBER 31, 1998 ---------------------------------
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NAME EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
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Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr.......... 120,000 354,953 $210,000 $336,834
Lawrence D. Robinson............ 0 137,262 0 120,104
Randall L. Churchey............. 0 108,463 0 94,905
William P. Stadler.............. 0 64,256 0 56,223
Jack Eslick..................... 0 66,564 0 58,243
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(1) Based on the difference between the option exercise price and the
closing sales prices for the Common Stock on the New York Stock
Exchange on December 31, 1998, which was $23.00 per share.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires officers and directors, and persons
who beneficially own more than ten percent (10%) of the Company's stock, to file
initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC.
Officers, directors and greater than ten percent (10%) beneficial owners are
required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section
16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on a review of the copies furnished to the Company and
representations from the officers and directors, the Company believes that all
Section 16(a) filing requirements for the year ended December 31, 1998
applicable to its officers, directors and greater than ten percent (10%)
beneficial owners were satisfied, except that (i) Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr. filed
one late Form 4 report reflecting a single purchase of Common Stock, (ii)
Charles N. Mathewson filed one late Form 4 report reflecting four separate
purchases of Series A Preferred Stock and (iii) Randall L. Churchey filed one
late Form 5 report reflecting reinvestments of FelCor dividends.
Based on representations from the officers and directors, the Company believes
that no other Forms 5 for directors, officers and greater than ten percent (10%)
beneficial owners were required to be filed with the SEC for the period ended
December 31, 1998.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
FelCor and its subsidiaries leased all but one of the 193 hotels owned at
December 31, 1998 directly to, or to subsidiaries of, either DJONT Operations,
L.L.C. (86 hotels) or Bristol Hotels & Resorts (106 hotels) under Percentage
Leases. Hervey A. Feldman, who served as the Chairman of the Board of FelCor
until July 1998, and Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr., the President, Chief Executive
Officer and a director of FelCor, own all of the voting common equity interests
(50% common equity interest) in, and serve as officers and managers of, DJONT.
The remaining 50% non-voting common equity interest in DJONT is owned by
entities owned by the children of Charles N. Mathewson, a director of FelCor.
Donald J. McNamara, the Chairman of the Board of FelCor, and certain individuals
and entities with which he is associated, have filed a Schedule 13D reflecting
shared voting and dispositive power with respect to 7,029,839 shares (39.5%) of
the common stock of Bristol Hotels & Resorts. Subsidiaries of Bass plc own
approximately 9.9% of the Common Stock of
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Bristol Hotels & Resorts. Richard C. North, a director of FelCor, is the Group
Finance Director of Bass plc.
The Percentage Leases
The Percentage Leases generally have initial terms of five to 15 years and
provide for the payment by the lessees to the FelCor subsidiary which owns the
property a minimum base rent or, if greater, rent measured as a percentage of
room or suite revenue and certain other hotel revenues. The lessees are entitled
to all profits from the operation of the hotels leased by them, after the
payment of rent and the operating, management and certain other expenses of the
hotels. During 1998, DJONT paid approximately $237.9 million, and Bristol Hotels
& Resorts paid approximately $91.0 million, in lease rent to FelCor's
consolidated subsidiaries.
Sharing of Offices and Employees
FelCor shares its executive offices and certain employees with DJONT and another
entity controlled by Messrs. Feldman and Corcoran, and each company bears its
share of the costs thereof, including an allocated portion of the rent, salaries
of certain personnel (other than Mr. Corcoran), office supplies, telephones and
depreciation of office furniture, fixtures and equipment. Any such allocation of
shared expenses to FelCor must be approved by a majority of the Independent
Directors of FelCor. During 1998, FelCor paid approximately $2.8 million (or 63%
of all allocable expenses) under this arrangement. Mr. Corcoran's salary is paid
solely by FelCor and he receives no salary from either of the other entities.
Mr. Corcoran is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of FelCor
and also serves as a director (or manager) and the President of each of such
other entities.
For a description of Mr. Corcoran's employment agreement and of the change in
control and severance agreements between FelCor and its executive officers and
certain other key employees, please see the discussion under "Employment
Arrangements" in the Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation,
beginning on page 12.
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STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH
Annual total returns to FelCor stockholders are shown in the performance graph
appearing on the following page. The graph shows the relative investment
performance of FelCor
Common Stock, the S&P 500, and the NAREIT Equity Index from the inception of
FelCor (July 28, 1994) through December 31, 1998.
[GRAPH]
7/28/94 12/31/94 12/31/95 12/31/96 12/31/97 12/31/98
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FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated 100 93.0 141.4 191.1 203.5 141.8
NAREIT Equity Index 100 98.5 113.5 153.5 184.6 152.3
S&P 500 Total Return 100 101.5 139.5 171.6 228.8 294.2
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Business
FelCor's Board does not intend to bring, and knows of no one intending to bring,
any matter before the annual meeting other than the election of the director
nominees. If any other matter is properly brought before the meeting, the
persons named as proxies will vote them in accordance with the direction of the
FelCor Board.
Outstanding Shares
On March 10, 1999, a total of 68,062,887 shares of FelCor Common Stock was
outstanding. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote.
Annual Report
FelCor's 1998 Annual Report to Stockholders is enclosed with this Proxy
Statement. We will also send you a copy of FelCor's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for 1998 if requested in writing sent to the Corporate Secretary at the address
listed under Questions below.
How We Solicit Proxies
In addition to this mailing, FelCor employees may solicit proxies personally,
electronically, or by telephone. FelCor pays the costs of soliciting the
proxies. We are paying Corporate Investor Communications, Inc. to help with the
solicitation. We do not expect their fees to exceed $5,000. We also reimburse
brokers and other nominees for their expenses in sending these materials to you
and getting your voting instructions.
Shareholder Proposals for Next Year
The deadline for Stockholder proposals for next year's meeting is December 3,
1999. On request, the Secretary of FelCor will provide you with detailed
instructions for submitting proposals.
Independent Public Accountants
The firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP has served as auditors for FelCor during
1998 and will serve in that capacity for 1999, unless the Board subsequently
determines that a change is desirable. A representative of the auditors is
expected to be at FelCor's 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to respond to
appropriate questions and to make a statement if desired.
Questions
If you have questions or need more information about the annual meeting, you may
write to:
Corporate Secretary
FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated
545 E. John Carpenter Frwy., Suite 1300
Irving, Texas 75062
or call us at (972) 444-4900 and ask for stockholder communications.
For we also invite you to visit FelCor's Internet site at www.felcor.com.
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FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED
545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FRWY., SUITE 1300
IRVING, TEXAS 75062
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PROXY
FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED
545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY, SUITE 1300, IRVING, TEXAS 75062
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
MAY 6, 1999
The undersigned hereby appoints Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr., Randall L. Churchey
and Lawrence D. Robinson, or any of them, with full power of substitution in
each, proxies (and if the undersigned is a proxy, substitute proxies) to vote
all Common Stock of the undersigned in FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated at the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held at the Embassy Suites (DFW Airport
South) hotel, in Salon E, 4650 West Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas, at 9:00
a.m., Central Time, on May 6, 1999, and at any adjournments thereof, as
specified below:
1. ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTORS
[ ] FOR THE NOMINEES LISTED BELOW [ ] WITHHOLD AUTHORITY
Nominees: Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr.
Thomas A. McChristy
Donald J. McNamara
Richard C. North
To vote FOR or WITHHOLD AUTHORITY with respect to all nominees, check the
appropriate box above. To WITHHOLD AUTHORITY with respect to any individual
nominee, check the FOR box and write the name of such nominee in the space
below:
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2. The proxies (and if the undersigned is a proxy, any substitute proxies) are
authorized to vote upon any other matter that is properly brought before the
meeting in the manner directed by FelCor's Board of Directors.
This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed
herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will
be voted FOR the election of the nominees for Class II director.
Dated: , 1999
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Please sign exactly as name
appears at left. When shares
are held by joint tenants,
both should sign. When signing
as attorney, as executor,
administrator, trustee or
guardian, please give full
title as such. If a
corporation, please sign in
full corporate name by
President or other authorized
officer. If a partnership,
please sign in partnership
name by authorized person.
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THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE,
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR PROPOSAL 1.
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