UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2002 Commission File No. 0-16728
FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 52-1638296
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
P.O. Box 9507, 7 Bulfinch Place - Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(617) 570-4600
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check 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 [ ]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 Financial Statements (unaudited)
Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 3
Condensed Statements of Operations - Quarter Ended March 31, 2002
and Twelve Weeks Ended March 23, 2001 4
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Quarter Ended March 31, 2002
and Twelve Weeks Ended March 23, 2001 5
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 12
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 13
SIGNATURES 14
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
March 31, December 31,
2002 2001
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(unaudited
ASSETS
Property and equipment, net $ 107,594 $ 110,039
Property held for sale 5,709 5,709
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization 2,329 2,451
Due from manager 455 1,069
Inventory 1,000 1,000
Property improvement fund 6,510 5,220
Restricted cash 1,004 3,127
Cash and cash equivalents 2,401 1,597
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$ 127,002 $ 130,212
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
LIABILITIES
Mortgage debt $ 147,569 $ 148,850
Due to Marriott International, Inc., affiliates and other 2,740 2,503
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,469 3,660
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Total Liabilities 153,778 155,013
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PARTNERS' DEFICIT
General Partner (218) (198)
Limited Partners (26,558) (24,603)
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Total Partners' Deficit (26,776) (24,801)
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$ 127,002 $ 130,212
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT UNIT AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)
Quarter Ended Twelve Weeks Ended
March 31, March 23, 2001
2002
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REVENUES
Rooms $ 17,718 $ 17,767
Other inn revenues 306 362
Other revenues -- 656
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18,024 18,785
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Rooms 5,968 5,717
Other department costs and expenses 279 287
Selling, administrative and other 6,049 6,082
Depreciation 2,445 2,666
Ground rent, taxes and other 1,654 2,342
Incentive management fee -- 416
Fairfield Inn system fee -- 544
Base management fee 548 363
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16,943 18,417
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OPERATING PROFIT 1,081 368
Interest expense (3,110) (2,919)
Interest income 54 157
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NET LOSS $ (1,975) $ (2,394)
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ALLOCATION OF NET LOSS
General Partner $ (20) $ (24)
Limited Partners (1,955) (2,370)
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$ (1,975) $ (2,394)
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NET LOSS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT (83,337 Units) $ (23) $ (28)
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
Quarter Ended Twelve Weeks
March 31, Ended March 23,
2002 2001
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (1,975) $ (2,394)
Depreciation 2,445 2,666
Amortization of deferred financing costs 122 112
Amortization of mortgage debt premium. (88) (81)
Deferral of incentive management fee -- 416
Changes in operating accounts 1,590 (276)
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Cash provided by operating activities 2,094 443
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment -- (4,284)
Change in property improvement fund (1,290) 2,630
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Cash used in investing activities (1,290) (1,654)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of mortgage debt (1,193) (1,101)
Change in restricted cash 1,193 240
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Cash used in financing activities -- (861)
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 804 (2,072)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period 1,597 7,702
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period $ 2,401 $ 5,630
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for mortgage interest $ 3,081 $ 3,174
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership,
owns 50 Fairfield Inn by Marriott properties (the "Inns") located in sixteen
states within the contiguous United States. The Partnership leases the land
underlying 32 of the inns from Marriott International, Inc. ("MII") and certain
of its affiliates. Effective November 30, 2001, Sage Management Resources III,
LLC ("Sage"), an affiliate of Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC, began providing
management at the properties. Prior to such date, the Inns were managed by
Fairfield FMC Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International,
as part of the Fairfield Inn by Marriott hotel system under a long-term
management agreement. Under Sage the Inns will continue to be operated under the
Fairfield Inn by Marriott system.
2. GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY, LIQUIDITY AND FINANCING REQUIREMENTS
Adequate liquidity and capital are critical to the ability of the partnership to
continue as a going concern. Since 1996, annual revenues have declined each
year, from $97.4 million in 1996 to $83.9 million in 2001. The operating profit
has declined over the same period from a $17.3 million operating profit in 1996
to a $496,000 operating profit in 2001. The decline in Inn operations is
primarily due to increased competition, over-supply of limited service hotels in
the markets where the partnership's Inns operate, increased pressure on room
rates, the deferral of capital improvements needed to make the Inns more
competitive in their marketplaces because of a lack of funds, and a slowdown in
the economy resulting in a softness in the lodging industry as a whole.
Exacerbating this trend is the impact of the events of September 11, 2001 which
have had a significant detrimental effect on the hospitality business in general
and the Inns in particular as travel nationwide has severely decreased.
Operating results will need to significantly improve in 2002 for the partnership
to have sufficient cash flow from current operations to make the required debt
service payments for the remainder of 2002. These factors and those discussed
below raise substantial doubt about the partnership's ability to continue as a
going concern. Accordingly, in connection with the audit of our December 31,
2001 financial statements, our auditors issued a going-concern modification to
their opinion discussing such matters. These factors are ongoing; however, the
partnership is working to address liquidity as discussed below.
Based upon forecasts provided by Sage, the partnership is projecting improved
results for 2002 over 2001. Partnership cash, including $2.4 million and $3.1
million held in lender reserve accounts, totaled over $3.4 million and $4.7
million at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. Along with
forecasted operating cash flow, partnership cash, and reserves held by the
lender, the partnership expects to be able to meet debt service for the
remainder of 2002. However, this will require both improved results, of which
there can be no assurance, and maintaining a debt service reserve at levels
below lender requirements.
The lack of available funds from operations over the past several years has also
delayed room refurbishments at the Inns. Pursuant to the terms of the franchise
agreements, it is a default thereunder if the partnership fails to provide
evidence by no later than November 30, 2003 that at least $23 million has been
set aside to complete a portion of these capital improvements. Based upon
information provided by Sage, the capital expenditure needs for the next two
years for the Inns are estimated to total approximately $19 million. If the
capital improvements are not completed, the Franchise Agreement could be
terminated and the Inns could be prohibited from operating as "Fairfield Inn by
Marriott". If this were to occur, the partnership would seek to become part of a
comparable, nationally recognized hotel system in order to continue to comply
with the obligations under its loan documents. If the partnership is unable to
retain another nationally recognized brand, it could significantly impair its
revenues and cash flow, and result in a default under its loan agreement.
Based upon information provided by Sage, the estimated capital expenditure
shortfall in available funds at the end of 2003 will be approximately $1.8
million. As a result, any proposed capital expenditures exceeding the amount
available in the property improvement fund will be deferred.
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
2. GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY, LIQUIDITY AND FINANCING REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the partnership
contributed $5,828,000, $5,987,000, $6,516,000, respectively, to the property
improvement fund. For the quarter ended March 31, 2002 and the twelve weeks
ended March 23, 2001, the partnership contributed $1,290,000 and $1,269,000,
respectively, to the property improvement fund. However, the partnership's
property improvement fund became insufficient beginning in 1999. Therefore, in
2001, 2000 and 1999 the partnership deposited $2.5 million, $2.4 million, and
$2.4 million, respectively to the property improvement fund to cover the capital
expenditure shortfall. The shortfall is primarily due to room refurbishments,
which are planned for a majority of the partnership's Inns in the next several
years. However, cash from 2002 operations will be reserved to cover the
shortfall. Therefore, no cash is expected to be available for distribution to
the partners in 2002 or the foreseeable future.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by
the partnership. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included
in financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted from the
accompanying statements. The partnership believes the disclosures made are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, the
unaudited, condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
partnership's financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December
31, 2001.
In the opinion of the partnership, the accompanying unaudited, condensed
financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to
present fairly the financial position of the Partnership as of March 31, 2002,
the results of its operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 and twelve
weeks ended March 23, 2001, and its cash flows for the quarter ended March 31,
2002 and twelve weeks ended March 23, 2001. Interim results are not necessarily
indicative of full year performance because of seasonal and short-term
variations. In addition, the partnership changed its interim reporting periods
to reflect calendar quarters beginning in 2002, rather than twelve-week periods
as previously reported.
For financial reporting purposes, the net income of the Partnership is allocated
99% to the limited partners and 1% to the general partner of the Partnership.
Significant differences exist between the net income for financial reporting
purposes and the net income for Federal income tax purposes. These differences
are due primarily to the use, for Federal income tax purposes, of accelerated
depreciation methods and shorter depreciable lives for certain assets and
differences in the timing of the recognition of certain fees and straight-line
rent adjustments.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
On January 1, 2001, the partnership adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards "SFAS" No. 133." The Statement requires companies to recognize all
derivatives on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities, measured at fair
value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the values of those derivatives
would be accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether they
qualify for hedge accounting. The partnership has no derivatives, therefore
there was no effect from this Statement on the partnership's financial
statements.
Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") SFAS No. 141 "Business
Combinations" requires that all business combinations be accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. SFAS No. 141 also changes the criteria for the
separate recognition of intangible assets acquired in a business combination.
SFAS No. 141 is effective for all business combinations initiated after June 30,
2001. This statement will not affect the partnership's financial statements.
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
SFAS No. 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" addresses accounting and
reporting for intangible assets acquired, except for those acquired in a
business combination. SFAS No. 142 presumes that goodwill and certain intangible
assets have indefinite useful lives. Accordingly, goodwill and certain
intangibles will not be amortized but rather will be tested at least annually
for impairment. SFAS No. 142 also addresses accounting and reporting for
goodwill and other intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition. SFAS No.
142 is effective beginning January 1, 2002. This statement will not affect the
partnership's financial statements.
SFAS No. 144 "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets"
replaces SFAS No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and
for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." The standard provides guidance beyond
that previously specified in Statement 121 to determine when a long-lived asset
should be classified as held for sale, among other things. This Statement is
effective January 1, 2002. Implementation of the statement did not have a
material effect on the partnership.
4. AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
The following table provides the significant expenses payable to Marriott
International and its affiliates year-to-date through March 31, 2002 and March
23, 2001 (in thousands):
Year-to-Date as of
March 31, March 23,
2002 2001
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Royalty fee $ 1,152 $ --
Fairfield Inn system fee -- 544
Ground rent 25 676
Reservation costs 177 640
Marketing fund contribution -- 444
Incentive management fee -- 416
Base management fee -- 363
Chain services allocation -- 317
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Total $ 1,354 $ 3,400
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Amounts paid to Marriott International are significantly lower for the first
quarter of 2002 as compared to the first quarter of 2001. This decrease is due
to the termination of Fairfield FMC Corporation's, a Marriott International
affiliate, management agreement with the partnership in 2001. Effective November
30, 2001, Sage, an unaffiliated third party, took over management
responsibilities for the partnership's Inns. Also on November 30, 2001, the
partnership entered into a new Franchise Agreement with Marriott International.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain matters discussed herein are forward-looking statements. We have based
these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections
about future events. Certain, but not necessarily all, of such forward-looking
statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as
"believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "estimates," or "anticipates,"
or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology.
All forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause our actual transactions, results, performance
or achievements to be materially different from any future transactions,
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in
such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can
give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that any deviations
will not be material. We disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly
release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in
this quarterly report on Form 10-Q to reflect any change in our expectations
with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on
which any such statement is based.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Going Concern and Other Important Risk Factors: Adequate liquidity and capital
are critical to the partnership's ability to continue as a going concern. The
partnership's inns have experienced a substantial decline in operating results
over the past several years. Since 1996, the partnership's annual revenues have
declined each year, from $97.4 million in 1996 to $83.9 million in 2001.
Further, operating profit has declined over the same periods from a $17.3
million operating profit in 1996 to a $496,000 operating profit in 2001. While
rooms revenues were again below the comparable period in the previous year, both
operating profits and net loss for the period improved over the prior year
comparable period. Year-to-date, rooms revenues decreased $49,000 from $17.8
million in 2001 to $17.7 million in 2002. However, operating profits increased
from $368,000 in 2001 to $1.1 million in 2002. Year to date, net loss decreased
from $2.4 million in 2001 to $2.0 million in 2002.
In addition, the partnership has faced increasing needs to make substantial
capital improvements to its inns to enable it to compete more effectively in the
markets and to satisfy standards for the Fairfield Inn brand, as required by the
franchise agreements. The partnership had approximately $2.4 million of
unrestricted cash as of March 31, 2002. In addition, the partnership had
approximately $6.5 million in its property improvement fund as of March 31,
2002.
Further to the slowdown in the hotel industry (due to softness in the economy),
the September 11th terrorist attacks have caused general travel in the United
States to significantly decline, thereby further exacerbating the partnership's
financial difficulties. The partnership had significant declines in occupancy
levels and RevPAR in the fourth quarter of 2001 as a result. While the
partnership is working with Sage to attempt to offset this trend, the
partnership expects results in 2002 to be below historical levels.
The partnership had $147.6 million of mortgage debt outstanding as of March 31,
2002. The annual principal and interest debt service requirements are
approximately $17 million. There can be no assurances that there is sufficient
liquidity, including the availability of cash reserves, to fund operations and
meet debt service for the remainder of 2002. Further, there can be no assurances
that the partnership will be able to sustain improved operations, or obtain the
additional financing that may be required to meet operating needs in the future,
and make the necessary PIP's to avoid default under the partnership's franchise
agreements with Marriott International. The above factors raise substantial
doubt about the partnership's ability to continue as a going concern.
Accordingly, in connection with the audit of our December 31, 2001 financial
statements, our auditors issued a going-concern modification to their opinion
discussing such matters.
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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ANDRESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)
As a result of the partnership's continued decline in operating results, which
are discussed above, the prior general partner, FIBM One LLC, developed a
restructuring plan for the partnership. In connection with this plan, the
consent of limited partners of the partnership was sought for the transfer of
FIBM One LLC's general partner interest in the partnership to the current
general partner. Effective August 16, 2001, following the receipt of the
necessary consent to the transfer of the general partner interest, FIBM One LLC,
transferred its general partner interest in the partnership to AP-Fairfield GP,
LLC.
Also, as part of the restructuring plan, the partnership filed a Form S-1
Registration Statement, in which the partnership sought to offer its limited
partners the right to purchase $23 million in subordinated notes due in 2007
(the "Offering"). The proceeds of the Offering, if made, are expected to be used
for capital improvements at the Inns.
On November 30, 2001, the second phase of the Restructuring Plan was implemented
as the partnership (i) replaced Fairfield FMC Corporation as the property
manager at the partnership's properties with Sage, (ii) entered into new
Franchise Agreements with Marriott International, (iii) entered into Ground
Lease modifications which provide for substantially reduced rent for the year
2002, and an extension of the term to November 30, 2098, and (iv) agreed to
complete the property improvement plans ("PIPs") required by Marriott
International at the properties by no later than November 30, 2003.
Partnership cash, including $2.4 million held in lender reserve accounts,
totaled $3.4 million at March 31, 2002. Along with forecasted operating cash
flow, partnership cash, and reserves held by the lender, at present the
partnership anticipates that it will be able to meet debt service for the
remainder of 2002. However, this will require improved results, of which there
can be no assurance, and maintaining a debt service reserve at levels below
lender requirements.
Principal Sources and Uses of Cash: The partnership's principal source of cash
has been cash from operations. The partnership's principal uses of cash are to
make debt service payments, fund the property improvement fund and maintain
reserves required pursuant to the terms of the mortgage debt.
The partnership's cash and cash equivalents declined to $2,401,000 compared to
$5,630,000 at March 23, 2001 but improved compared to $1,597,000 at December 31,
2001. The improvement from year end is due to $2,094,000 of cash provided by
operating activities, which was partially offset by $1,290,000 of cash used in
investing activities. Cash used in investing activities consisted of the
contributions to the property improvement fund. Cash used in financing
activities consisted of principal payments on the partnership's mortgage loan
which were completely offset by the changes to the restricted cash reserves as
required under the terms of the mortgage debt.
Shortfall in Funds Available for Capital Expenditures: In light of the age of
the partnership's inns, which range from 12 to 15 years, major capital
expenditures are required over the next several years in an effort to remain
competitive in the markets where the partnership operates and to satisfy brand
standards required by the franchise agreement. These capital expenditures
include room refurbishments planned for 18 of the Inns over the next several
years and the replacement of roofs, facades, carpets, wall vinyl and furniture.
The capital expenditure needs for the partnership's inns for 2002 and 2003 are
estimated to total approximately $19 million.
The cost of future capital expenditures for the partnership's inns is estimated
to exceed available funds. The partnership's property improvement fund became
insufficient to meet anticipated capital expenditures in 1999 and continued to
be insufficient through 2001. To address this shortfall, the partnership
deposited an additional $2.4 million into the property improvement fund during
1999 from its partnership cash beyond the required contributions. In addition,
the contribution rate to the property improvement fund was increased to 7% of
gross sales for 1997 and thereafter. The partnership contributed $1.3 million
through the first quarters of 2002 and 2001, respectively, to the property
improvement fund.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)
Based upon information provided by Sage, the estimated property improvement fund
shortfall is expected to be $1.8 million of projected capital expenditure
requirements by the end of 2003. Until the partnership reaches a resolution
concerning funding of the partnership's operating and capital expenditure
shortfalls, any proposed capital expenditures exceeding the amount available in
the property improvement fund will be deferred.
The partnership is required to provide evidence by no later than November 30,
2003 that at least $23 million has been set aside to complete a portion of these
capital improvements. If the capital improvements are not completed, the
Franchise Agreement could be terminated and the Inns could not be operated
"Fairfield Inn by Marriott". If this were to occur, the partnership would seek
to become part of a comparable, nationally recognized hotel system in order to
continue to comply with the obligations under its loan documents. If the
partnership is unable to retain another nationally recognized manager, it could
significantly impair its revenues and cash flow, and result in a default under
its loan agreement.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Rooms Revenues. Rooms revenues decreased $49,000, or approximately 0.3% to $17.7
million for the first quarter of 2002 from $17.8 million for the first twelve
week period in 2001, reflecting a 2.75 percentage point decrease in occupancy to
56.25%, and by the $1.66 decrease in average room rate to $52.02. These changes
in occupancy and room rates caused a decrease in revenue per available room of
7.7% to $29.26. The decrease in average occupancy was primarily the result of
increased competition in the economy segment and exacerbated by the continued
effect of the September 11th terrorist attacks, which hurt the hospitality
industry in general, and the deferral of capital improvements needed to make our
inns more competitive in their marketplaces because of the lack of funds. The
decrease in rooms revenues is not proportional to the decreases in occupancy and
average room rate due to the change in interim reporting periods. Beginning
January 1, 2002, the partnership changed its interim reporting periods to
reflect calendar quarters, rather than twelve-week periods as previously
reported. Therefore, the first quarter of 2002 reflects 90 revenue days compared
to 82 revenue days for the first quarter of 2001.
Total Revenues. Total revenues decreased $761,000, or 4%, to $18.0 million for
first quarter year-to-date 2002 from $18.8 million in the first twelve week
period in 2001. The decrease is due to the decline in rooms revenues described
above and by other revenues of $656,000 that was recognized in the first quarter
2001. The other revenues represent a reimbursement of funds previously paid by
the partnership to On Command Video to provide for television equipment
maintenance. The television program provider determined that the equipment
maintenance was no longer necessary and the funds were subsequently reimbursed
to the partnership during the first quarter of 2001.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses declined during the first quarter of 2002
by $1.5 million or 8% to $16.9 million when compared to the first twelve week
period in 2001. The decline is partially due to a decrease in ground rent of
$651,000 due to the concessions provided by Marriott International for fiscal
year 2002. Additionally, incentive management fees are no longer owed by the
partnership due to the termination of the management agreement with Fairfield
FMC Corporation in 2001. These fees totaled $416,000 for the first quarter of
2001. Under the management agreement with Sage, the partnership must attain
certain levels of net operating income before incentive management fees are
owed. The partnership has not yet attained these levels of performance.
Operating Profit. Operating profit for the first quarter of 2002 increased by
$713,000 to $1.1 million when compared to the first twelve week period in 2001.
The increase in operating profit is due to the decline in operating expenses
discussed above, partially offset by the decrease in revenues discussed above.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $191,000 to $3.1 million in first
quarter 2002 when compared to the first twelve week period in 2001. This
increase is due to the change in interim reporting periods, which results in 90
days of interest for the first quarter of 2002 compared to 82 days of interest
for the first twelve-week period of 2001.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Net loss. The net loss decreased $419,000 to $2.0 million in the first quarter
2002 as compared to the net loss of $2.4 million in first quarter of 2001. This
decrease is due primarily to the decrease in operating expenses discussed above.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates
and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the
accompanying financial statements and related footnotes. In preparing these
financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of
certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration
to materiality. The partnership does not believe there is a great likelihood
that materially different amounts would be reported related to the accounting
policies described below. However, application of these accounting policies
involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future
uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these
estimates.
Impairment of long-lived assets: At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the
partnership had $107.6 million and $110.0 million of property and equipment
(net), and $5.7 million and $5.7 million of properties held for sale, accounting
for approximately 89% and 89%, respectively, of the partnership's total assets.
Property and equipment is carried at cost but is adjusted to fair value if there
is an impairment loss.
During the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, the Partnership
recognized $3.8 million, $8.1 million, and $2.8 million, respectively, of
impairment losses related to its property and equipment. An impairment loss must
be recorded for an Inn if estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than
the book value of the Inn. Impairment losses are measured based on the estimated
fair value of the Inn. In assessing the recoverability of the partnership's
property and equipment the partnership must consider the forecasted financial
performance of its properties. If these estimates or their related assumptions
change in the future, the partnership may be required to record additional
impairment charges.
Useful lives of long-lived assets: Property and equipment, and certain other
long-lived assets, are amortized over their useful lives. Useful lives are based
on management's estimates of the period that the assets will generate revenue.
Deferred ground rent: Ground rent payable to Marriott International and its
affiliates at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 was $2,213,000 and
$2,204,000, respectively, and is included in Due to Marriott International, Inc.
and affiliates on the accompanying balance sheet. The partnership's deferred
ground rent that remained payable at November 30, 2001 was waived in accordance
with the amended lease agreement that was entered between the partnership and
Marriott International and its affiliates. The amount of deferred ground rent
waived as a result of the ground lease amendment will be recognized as a
reduction in ground rent expense over the remaining life of the new lease term,
which has been extended to November 30, 2098, since it represents a new
operating lease as of November 30, 2001, for accounting purposes.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We do not have market risk with respect to interest rates, foreign currency
exchanges or other market rate or price risk, and we do not hold any financial
instruments for trading purposes. As of March 31, 2002, all of our debt has a
fixed interest rate.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Partnership is involved in routine litigation and administrative proceedings
arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be
covered by liability insurance and which collectively are not expected to have a
material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of
operations of the Partnership.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized this 15th day of May, 2002.
FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: AP-Fairfield GP, LLC
General Partner
By: AP-Fairfield Manager Corp.
Manager
By: /s/ Carolyn Tiffany
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Carolyn Tiffany
Vice President
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