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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
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004
OR
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-15291
ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-3312434
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) No.)
2355 S. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD, SUITE
400, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60005
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847)228-5400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES [X] NO [ ]
As of November 15, 2004, 5,040,598 shares of the registrant's common stock were
outstanding.
ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
INDEX
Page
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PART I: Financial Information
Item 1 - Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2004
and December 31, 2003 4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 23
and Results of Operations
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 56
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures 56
PART II: Other Information
Item 2 - Changes in Securities; Use of Proceeds and Issuer 57
Purchases of Equity
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 58
Signatures 61
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Part I: Financial Information
Item 1: Financial Statements
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, December 31,
2004 2003
(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,303,941 $ 3,623,550
Accounts receivable, less an allowance of $76,500
at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (including
approximately $283,000 and $382,000 from related parties) 1,870,567 1,289,492
Notes receivable, current portion 116,042 146,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 690,048 1,142,032
Refundable income taxes 201,227 975,316
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts 658,163 1,232,481
Assets held for sale - other brands (Note 11) 7,989,911 10,603,160
Assets held for sale - AmeriHost Inn hotels (Note 11) 15,835,968 28,162,442
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Total current assets 30,665,867 47,174,473
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Investments in and advances to unconsolidated
hotel joint ventures 3,224,533 3,309,344
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Property and equipment:
Land 5,469,977 5,735,489
Buildings 28,504,291 31,174,776
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 9,357,438 13,176,842
Construction in progress 320,981 312,925
Leasehold improvements 96,736 2,396,689
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43,749,423 52,796,721
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 11,397,270 13,242,842
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32,352,153 39,553,879
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Notes receivable, less current portion 800,000 867,500
Deferred income taxes 7,353,763 6,071,000
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of
approximately $580,000 and $633,000 2,039,396 2,737,217
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10,193,159 9,675,717
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$76,435,712 $99,713,413
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, December 31,
2004 2003
(Unaudited)
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,733,906 $ 2,768,402
Bank line-of-credit 1,750,000 3,850,000
Accrued payroll and related expenses 277,310 393,815
Accrued real estate and other taxes 2,239,980 1,980,015
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 1,303,243 1,407,511
Current portion of long-term debt 1,254,240 1,195,050
Liabilities of assets held for sale - other brands (Note 8) 7,077,290 9,585,492
Liabilities of assets held for sale - AmeriHost Inns (Note 8) 15,923,880 28,540,561
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Total current liabilities 31,559,849 49,720,846
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Long-term debt, net of current portion 23,255,114 26,513,398
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Deferred income 11,431,901 11,361,927
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Minority interests 219,262 329,819
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Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 100,000 shares;
none issued - -
Common stock, $.005 par value; authorized at 25,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 5,040,598 shares at September 30, 2004,
and 4,994,956 shares at December 31, 2003 25,203 24,975
Additional paid-in capital 13,399,556 13,220,302
Retained earnings (deficit) (3,067,673) (1,020,979)
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10,357,086 12,224,298
Less:
Stock subscriptions receivable (Note 17) (387,500) (436,875)
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Total shareholders' equity 9,969,586 11,787,423
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$ 76,435,712 $ 99,713,413
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Revenue:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations $ 9,378,850 $ 11,725,203 $ 26,790,374 $ 31,292,257
Development and construction 299,008 380,834 1,889,694 2,478,095
Hotel sales 4,109,179 10,040,670 18,386,384 19,074,417
Management services 97,773 124,542 300,599 352,997
Employee leasing 382,607 605,993 1,505,766 1,664,675
Incentive and royalty sharing 376,111 264,945 976,525 694,594
Office building rental 175,591 180,941 524,885 537,163
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14,819,119 23,323,128 50,374,227 56,094,198
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Operating costs and expenses:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations 6,620,210 8,108,425 20,750,339 23,594,346
Development and construction 668,764 591,467 2,790,749 2,727,944
Hotel sales 4,094,016 8,382,581 15,580,227 15,637,779
Management services 47,727 65,918 163,438 205,677
Employee leasing 357,703 585,582 1,427,618 1,612,296
Office building rental 45,350 45,967 121,310 142,383
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11,833,770 17,779,940 40,833,681 43,920,425
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2,985,349 5,543,188 9,540,546 12,173,773
Depreciation and amortization 518,280 625,640 1,584,936 2,540,350
Leasehold rents - hotels 1,173,963 1,211,727 3,567,054 3,649,980
Corporate general and
administrative (Note 16) 1,170,989 526,848 2,750,799 1,489,686
Impairment provision 435,491 143,496 880,929 4,808,008
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Operating income (loss) (313,374) 3,035,477 756,828 (314,251)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (740,484) (1,026,407) (2,556,739) (3,266,510)
Interest income 86,040 109,565 316,006 350,446
Other income (expense) 14,218 (115,167) 37,185 (73,147)
Gain on sale of assets 283,690 400,000 283,690 400,000
Extinguishment of debt 112,429 (61,994) (122,590) (141,227)
Equity in net income and (losses)
of unconsolidated joint
ventures 15,661 (138,020) 26,523 (412,282)
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Income (loss) before minority
interests and income taxes (541,820) 2,203,454 (1,259,097) (3,456,971)
Minority interests in operations of
consolidated joint ventures (49,634) (47,242) (137,645) (128,933)
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Income (loss) before income taxes (591,454) 2,156,212 (1,396,742) (3,585,904)
Income tax (expense) benefit 187,000 (882,000) 509,677 1,415,000
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Net income (loss) from continuing
operations (404,454) 1,274,212 (887,065) (2,170,904)
Discontinued operations, net of tax (121,679) (191,974) (1,159,629) (1,587,164)
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Net income (loss) $ (526,133) $ 1,082,238 $ (2,046,694) $ (3,758,068)
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Net income (loss) from continuing
operations per share:
Basic $ (0.08) $ 0.26 $ (0.18) $ (0.43)
Diluted $ (0.08) $ 0.25 $ (0.18) $ (0.43)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $ (0.10) $ 0.22 $ (0.41) $ (0.74)
Diluted $ (0.10) $ 0.22 $ (0.41) $ (0.74)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(UNAUDITED)
2004 2003
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers $ 51,909,773 $ 59,342,885
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (32,306,248) (38,346,052)
Interest received 325,368 352,049
Interest paid (2,686,251) (3,844,774)
Income taxes received 774,089 377,296
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Net cash provided by operating activities 18,016,731 17,881,404
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of partnership interests (777,237)
Purchase of property and equipment (749,929) (6,311,457)
Distributions, and collections on advances,
from unconsolidated joint ventures 1,123,780 555,782
Purchase of investments in, and advances
to, unconsolidated joint ventures (1,013,317) (1,126,506)
Collections (issuance) of notes receivable 97,458 (135,792)
Proceeds from sale of assets 3,484,001 1,362,541
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,941,993 (6,432,669)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - 6,888,098
Principal payments on long-term debt (19,109,613) (14,104,039)
Net repayments on the line of credit (2,100,000) (4,134,287)
Distributions to minority interest (248,201) (90,255)
Issuance of common stock 179,481 233,908
Repurchase of common stock - (122,439)
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Net cash used in financing activities (21,278,333) (11,339,014)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash (319,609) 109,721
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3,623,550 3,969,515
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 3,303,941 $ 4,079,236
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(continued)
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(UNAUDITED)
2004 2003
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Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net loss $ (2,046,694) $ (3,758,068)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,456,333 3,537,092
Equity in net (income) loss and interest income from
unconsolidated joint ventures and amortization of deferred income (149,261) 412,282
Minority interests in net income of subsidiaries 137,645 (73,709)
Amortization of deferred gain (1,192,474) (989,033)
Deferred income taxes (1,282,763) (2,661,000)
Issuance of common stock and stock options - 8,675
Gain on sale of property and equipment (338,610) (331,083)
Proceeds from sale of hotels 18,386,385 19,074,417
Income from sale of hotels (2,734,178) (3,419,321)
Provision for impairment 1,873,304 5,701,445
Deferred loan costs upon debt extinguishment 183,547 141,227
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:
Increase in accounts receivable (649,372) (442,189)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and
other current assets 467,757 474,614
Decrease in refundable income taxes 774,089 565,296
Decrease in costs and estimated earnings
in excess of billings 574,318 580,734
Decrease (increase) in other assets 878,944 (812,591)
Decrease in accounts payable (1,045,279) (1,500,185)
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and other accrued
expenses and current liabilities 117,848 (433,800)
Decrease in accrued interest (5,408) (5,773)
Increase in deferred income 1,610,600 1,812,374
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 18,016,731 $ 17,881,404
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
1. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS:
Arlington Hospitality, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on
September 19, 1984. Arlington Hospitality, Inc. also acts through its
wholly-owned subsidiaries which have been formed since 1984 under the laws
of several states (Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and its subsidiaries,
collectively, where appropriate, referred to as the "Company"). The
Company is engaged in the development and construction of limited service
hotels, without food and beverage facilities, as well as the ownership,
operation, management and sale of these hotels. During the past several
years, the Company has focused almost exclusively on AmeriHost Inn hotels,
with limited ownership and operation of other branded hotels. The
AmeriHost Inn brand is used by the Company to provide for the consistent,
cost-effective development and operation of mid-price hotels in various
markets. To date, all of the Company's AmeriHost Inn hotels have been
developed and constructed using a two- or three-story prototype, featuring
60 to 120 rooms, interior corridors and an indoor pool area and generally
have been located in smaller town markets, and to a lesser extent,
secondary markets. The Company intends to focus its new AmeriHost Inn
development on larger, secondary markets, and has designed a larger,
three-story AmeriHost Inn & Suites prototype with more public space and
certain other enhancements for this purpose.
The Company's operations are seasonal by nature. The Company's hotel
operations and sales revenues are generally greater in the second and
third calendar quarters than in the first and fourth calendar quarters,
due to weather conditions in the markets in which the Company's hotels are
located, as well as general business and leisure travel trends.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
The interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by the
Company, without audit. In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying
unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which
consist only of recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the
financial position of Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
September 30, 2004, and the results of its operations and cash flows for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. The results
of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. It
is suggested that the accompanying consolidated financial statements be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the
notes thereto included in the Company's 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current
period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously
reported operations or total shareholders' equity.
3. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company,
its wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which the Company has a
majority or controlling ownership interest. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
4. INCOME TAXES:
Deferred income taxes are provided on the differences in the bases of the
Company's assets and liabilities, as determined for tax and financial
reporting purposes, and relate principally to hotel impairment charges,
depreciation of property and equipment and deferred income. The deferred
income tax balance at September 30, 2004 also includes a net operating
loss carryforward of approximately $5.2 million expiring in 2024, which is
expected to be utilized and has not been reserved against. The Company has
not recorded any potential net operating loss carry forward benefit for
state tax purposes.
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated by dividing the income
(loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding for the period, without consideration for common
stock equivalents. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive common stock
equivalents outstanding for the period. The Company excluded stock
equivalents which had an anti-dilutive effect on the EPS computations.
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and
nine months ended September 30, is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net income (loss) from continuing
operations, before impairment $ (106,578) $ 1,358,708 $ (327,675) $ 712,104
Impairment provision, net of tax (297,876) (84,496) (559,390) (2,883,008)
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Net income (loss) from continuing
operations (404,454) 1,274,212 (887,065) (2,170,904)
Discontinued operations (a) (121,679) (191,974) (1,159,629) (1,587,164)
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Net income (loss) (526,133) 1,082,238 (2,046,694) (3,758,068)
Impact of convertible
partnership interest - 11,543 - -
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Net income (loss) available to
common shareholders $ (526,133) $ 1,093,781 $(2,046,694) $(3,758,068)
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Weighted average common
shares outstanding 5,039,992 5,013,413 5,026,477 5,011,441
Dilutive effect of:
Common stock equivalents - 44,053 - -
Convertible partnership interests - 56,650 - -
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Dilutive common shares outstanding 5,039,992 5,114,116 5,026,477 5,011,441
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Net income (loss) per share - Basic:
From continuing operations $ (0.08) $ 0.26 $ (0.18) $ (0.43)
From discontinued operations (0.02) (0.04) (0.23) (0.31)
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$ (0.10) $ 0.22 $ (0.41) $ (0.74)
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Net income (loss) per share - Diluted:
From continuing operations $ (0.08) $ 0.25 $ (0.18) $ (0.43)
From discontinued operations (0.02) (0.03) (0.23) (0.31)
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$ (0.10) $ 0.22 $ (0.41) $ (0.74)
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(a) Includes hotel impairment provision related to non-AmeriHost Inn hotels to
be sold of approximately $0 and $19,000, net of tax, for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $566,000 and
$536,000, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and
2003, respectively (Notes 11 and 12).
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
6. INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED HOTEL JOINT VENTURES:
The Company has non-controlling ownership interests, ranging from 1.0% to
50.0%, in general partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability
companies formed for the purpose of owning and operating hotels. These
investments are accounted for using the equity method, under which method
the original investment is increased (decreased) for the Company's share
of the joint venture's net income (loss), increased by contributions made
and reduced by distributions received. The Company had investments in 14
hotel joint ventures, with a total investment balance of approximately
$1.8 million and approximately $859,000 at September 30, 2004 and December
31, 2003, respectively. The Company is secondarily liable for the
obligations and liabilities of the limited partnerships in which it holds
a general partnership interest.
The Company advances funds to hotels in which the Company has a minority
ownership interest for working capital and construction purposes. The
advances bear interest ranging from the prime rate to 10% per annum and
are due on demand. The Company expects the partnerships to repay these
advances through the sale of the properties, cash flow generated from
hotel operations and mortgage financing. The advances were approximately
$1,469,000 and $2,451,000 at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
respectively, and are included in investments in and advances to
unconsolidated hotel joint ventures in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
During the first quarter of 2004, a joint venture owning a non-AmeriHost
Inn hotel, in which the Company has a 50% ownership interest, amended its
partnership agreement. The amendment (i) provided for all future capital
calls to be funded by the other partner, with no funding obligation by the
Company and without dilution of ownership interest to the Company, (ii)
clarified the Company's first priority distributions upon the sale of the
hotel, (iii) mandated that the hotel be marketed for sale, and (iv)
transferred the hotel management responsibilities to an affiliate of the
joint venture partner. Subsequent to September 30, 2004, the Company sold
its ownership interest in this joint venture (Note 16). The Company
recorded approximately $76,000 in impairment charges during the third
quarter of 2004 in connection with this sale, reducing the carrying value
of this investment to the net sale price.
Mortgage balances of approximately $22.1 for the unconsolidated joint
ventures have not been included in the Company's consolidated balance
sheets. The Company has provided approximately $17.1 million in guarantees
as of September 30, 2004, on mortgage loan obligations for nine joint
ventures in which the Company holds a minority, non-controlling equity
interest, which expire at various dates through March 2024. Other partners
also have guaranteed portions of the same obligations. The partners of one
of the partnerships have entered into a cross indemnity agreement whereby
each partner has agreed to indemnify the others for any payments made by
any partner in relation to the guarantee in excess of their ownership
interest.
Approximately $6.2 million of the mortgage debt with unconsolidated joint
ventures relates to four properties that have been identified to be sold
as part of the Company's strategic hotel disposition plan. One mortgage in
the amount of approximately $1.7 million matured on November 1, 2004.
However the lender extended the maturity for one year. This hotel is
included in the hotel disposition plan, and upon any such sale of the
hotel, the net proceeds will be used to pay off the mortgage. However, if
the joint venture is unable to sell the hotel prior to the loan maturity,
on acceptable terms, and if the lender is unwilling to extend the maturity
date of the loan, or if acceptable alternative financing is not available,
it could create a default on behalf of the joint venture whereby the
lender would look to the Company for repayment of the loan under the
guarantee.
During 2004, the Company and a partner in three hotel joint ventures
entered into an agreement to pursue the sale of the hotels. The joint
ventures are owned 25% by the Company and 75% by the joint venture
partner. The sale of the hotels requires the approval of both partners.
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
6. INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED HOTEL JOINT VENTURES
(CONTINUED):
The agreement provides that upon the sale of one of the hotels, the joint
venture partner would receive a minimum amount from the net proceeds, with
any deficiency funded by the Company. This hotel is currently under
contract for sale, and based on the anticipated sale price, the joint
venture partner's share of the net distributable proceeds upon the sale of
this hotel as computed in accordance with the original joint venture
agreement would be in excess of the minimum amount. However, depending
upon the order in which the hotels are sold, certain disproportionate
distributions may be made to the joint venture partner upon the sale of a
hotel, with an offsetting reduction in distributions to the joint venture
partner upon the sale of the remaining hotel(s). Upon the sale of all
three hotels, total distributions to the Company and to the joint venture
partner are expected to be substantially the same as under the original
joint venture agreements. Based upon the initial analysis, the Company
expects that two of these joint ventures will be considered variable
interest entities in accordance with FIN 46R, and will be consolidated in
the Company's financial statements upon adoption of FIN 46R (Note 15). The
consolidation of the two joint ventures is expected to add $3.6 million in
assets and $3.5 million in liabilities to the consolidated financial
statements as of December 31, 2004. The value of the guarantee computed
was nominal.
7. BANK LINE-OF-CREDIT:
The Company had $1,750,000 and $3,850,000 outstanding on its bank
operating line-of-credit at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
respectively. In April 2004, the operating line-of-credit was renewed for
a one year period expiring April 30, 2005, and provides for a maximum
availability of $4.0 million with a reduction in the maximum availability
to $3.5 million on February 28, 2005. In addition, the lender has the
right to reduce the maximum availability further based on hotel sales, or
as deemed necessary. The operating line-of-credit is collateralized by
substantially all the assets of the Company, subject to first mortgages
from other lenders on hotel assets, and bears interest at the rate of 10%
per annum. The line-of-credit provides for the maintenance of certain
financial covenants, including minimum tangible net worth, a maximum
leverage ratio, minimum debt service coverage ratio, and minimum net
income. The Company was not in compliance with the debt service coverage
ratio as of September 30, 2004, however the lender has waived this
covenant violation.
8. LONG-TERM DEBT AND LIABILITIES OF ASSETS HELD FOR SALE:
The Company's plan to sell certain hotel assets is expected to result in
the payoff of the related mortgage debt. As a result, these mortgage
balances have been classified in current liabilities, as liabilities of
assets held for sale, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of
September 30, 2004. The table below presents the total mortgage debt
outstanding, as well as the amounts that are contractually due within the
next twelve months, regardless of the plan for hotel disposition.
Outstanding Contractually
Balance at due in the next
September 30, 2004 twelve months
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Held for Sale - AmeriHost Inn hotels $15,923,880 $ 642,855
Held for Sale - Other brand hotels 6,359,728 2,012,506
Operating hotels 19,158,195 804,500
Office building 4,841,919 284,850
Proceeds deficit note payable (Note 13) 509,240 164,890
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$46,792,962 $ 3,909,601
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The above amounts include one mortgage that matures within the next twelve
months. This mortgage has an aggregate outstanding balance of
approximately $1.9 million as of September 30, 2004, and is secured by the
related hotel held for sale. The Company expects to sell the related hotel
assets prior to the mortgage maturity date and to payoff the mortgage
using the sale proceeds. If not sold, the Company expects to refinance or
extend the mortgage loan until a sale is consummated.
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
8. LONG-TERM DEBT AND LIABILITIES OF ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (CONTINUED):
The hotel mortgage loans bear interest at the floating rates of prime
minus 0.25% to prime plus 2.5% per annum. The office building loan matures
January 1, 2006, and bears interest at the floating rate of either prime
minus 0.25% or LIBOR plus 2.25%, with a one-month commitment as chosen by
the Company.
The proceeds deficit note payable (Note 13) bears interest at the rate of
8.5% per annum, payable monthly. In October 2004, the Company paid
approximately $165,000 in principal, pursuant to an agreement with PMC,
with the balance scheduled to mature on May 1, 2005. On October 4, 2004,
the Company entered into an amendment effective October 1, 2004, which
provides that this proceeds deficit note will be repaid over a period of
up to seven years (Note 13).
Certain of the Company's hotel mortgage notes and the office building note
contain financial covenants, principally minimum net worth requirements,
debt to equity ratios, and minimum debt service coverage ratios. These
financial covenants are typically measured annually, based on the
Company's fiscal year end. The Company was in compliance with all
covenants as of September 30, 2004.
9. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Authorized shares:
The Company's corporate charter authorizes 25,000,000 shares of Common
Stock with a par value of $0.005 per share and 100,000 shares of Preferred
Stock with no par value. The Preferred Stock may be issued in series and
the Board of Directors shall determine the voting powers, designations,
preferences and relative participation, optional or other special rights
and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof.
Stock subscriptions receivable:
In connection with the purchase of certain management contracts from
Diversified Innkeepers, Inc. ("Diversified"), the Company secured
promissory notes from the principals of Diversified in the total amount of
$436,875 with interest at 6.5% per annum. The notes are collateralized by
125,000 shares of common stock of the Company, which were issued upon the
exercise of stock options in 1993. Since the notes are secured by the
Company's common stock, they were classified as a reduction of
shareholders' equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The
notes are due to mature December 31, 2005. In November 2004, the Company
sold its ownership interest in a joint venture with the principals of
Diversified (Note 6), and also agreed to accept the 125,000 shares of
common stock in full satisfaction of the notes (Note 16). The Company
recorded an allowance of approximately $49,000 during the third quarter of
2004, reducing the carrying value of the notes to reflect the value
expected to be received. The Company is in the process of taking
possession of the stock certificates and retiring the shares. This charge
has been recorded in Corporate General and Administrative expense.
Reverse-Forward stock split:
In November 2003 the Company executed a reverse-forward stock split
whereby the shares held by shareholders owning less than 100 shares on the
effective date were redeemed and converted into the right to receive cash
from the Company. Shareholders owning at least 100 shares as of the
effective date were not affected. A total of 33,332 shares held by
approximately 775 shareholders, or 40% of the total shareholders, were
converted on the effective date into the right to receive approximately
$128,000 in cash. Through September 30, 2004, the Company has paid
approximately $45,631 for the redemption of 11,914 shares in connection
with the reverse-forward stock split. All shares that were converted into
the right to receive cash have been retired.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
10. BUSINESS SEGMENTS:
The Company's business is primarily involved in seven segments: (1) hotel
operations, consisting of the operations of all hotels in which the
Company has a 100% or controlling ownership or leasehold interest, (2)
hotel development, consisting of development, construction and renovation
of hotels for unconsolidated joint ventures and unrelated third parties,
(3) hotel sales and commissions, resulting from the sale of AmeriHost Inn
hotels, (4) hotel management, (5) employee leasing, (6) incentive and
royalty sharing fees due from Cendant, the owner of the AmeriHost Inn
brand, and (7) office building rental activities.
Results of operations of the Company's business segments are reported in
the consolidated statements of operations. The following represents
revenues, operating costs and expenses, operating income, identifiable
assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization for each
business segment for the nine month periods ended September 30, which is
the information utilized by the Company's decision makers in managing the
business:
2004 2003
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Revenues
Hotel operations $ 26,790,374 $ 31,292,257
Hotel development and construction 1,889,694 2,478,095
Hotel sales 18,386,384 19,074,417
Hotel management 300,599 352,997
Employee leasing 1,505,766 1,664,675
Incentive and royalty sharing fees 976,525 694,594
Office building rental and other 524,885 537,163
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$ 50,374,227 $ 56,094,198
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Operating costs and expenses
Hotel operations $ 20,750,339 $ 23,594,346
Hotel development and construction 2,790,749 2,727,944
Hotel sales 15,580,227 15,637,779
Hotel management 163,438 205,677
Employee leasing 1,427,618 1,612,296
Office building rental and other 121,310 142,383
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$ 40,833,681 $ 43,920,425
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Operating income (loss)
Hotel operations $ 1,085,470 $ 1,721,357
Hotel impairment (880,929) (4,808,008)
Hotel development and construction (906,481) (252,543)
Hotel sales 2,806,157 3,436,638
Hotel management 108,017 113,137
Employee leasing 77,107 50,679
Incentive and royalty sharing fees 976,525 694,594
Office building rental 283,956 273,110
Corporate general and administrative (2,792,994) (1,543,215)
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$ 756,828 $ (314,251)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
10. BUSINESS SEGMENTS (CONTINUED):
2004 2003
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Identifiable assets
Hotel operations $ 59,304,519 $ 88,564,733
Hotel development and construction 1,835,611 2,119,425
Hotel management 510,041 648,770
Employee leasing 179,792 158,739
Office building rental 6,456,587 6,435,439
Corporate, including deferred tax asset 8,168,163 6,835,391
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$ 76,454,713 $104,762,497
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Capital Expenditures
Hotel operations, including new construction $ 648,897 $ 6,246,432 (1)
Hotel development and construction 54,300 503
Hotel management 20,414 14,292
Office building rental and other 13,325 48,373
Corporate 12,993 1,857
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$ 749,929 $ 6,311,457
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Depreciation/Amortization
Hotel operations $ 1,387,510 $ 2,326,573
Hotel development and construction 5,427 2,694
Hotel management 29,144 34,183
Employee leasing 1,041 1,700
Office building rental and other 119,619 121,671
Corporate 42,195 53,529
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$ 1,584,936 $ 2,540,350
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(1) Includes $3.9 million for three new hotel projects opened in 2003.
11. PLAN FOR FUTURE HOTEL DISPOSITIONS:
Sale of hotels
In July 2003, the Company implemented a plan to sell approximately 25-30
hotel properties over a period of two years. The properties to be sold
included 20-25 AmeriHost Inns and six non-AmeriHost hotels that are wholly
owned or in which the Company has an ownership interest. The Company has
hired several regional and national hotel brokerage firms to market most
of the properties and manage the sales process. The Company expects this
plan to reduce debt and generate cash to pursue development and other
strategic objectives as well as accelerate the economic benefits of the
Company's transaction with Cendant Corporation, the owner of the AmeriHost
Inn franchise system. However, there can be no assurances under the plan
as to timing, terms of sale, or that any additional sales will be
consummated.
The Company sold nine wholly-owned AmeriHost Inn hotels during the nine
months ended September 30, 2004, of which three were sold in the third
quarter. Gross proceeds, net of closing costs, from the sale of these
hotels was approximately $18.4 million, which has been included in hotel
sales and commission revenue in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. The net book value of these hotels at the time of their sales
was approximately $15.6 million, resulting in operating income from the
sale of these hotels of approximately $2.8 million before income tax. In
addition, approximately $14.6 million in mortgage debt was paid off with
proceeds from the sale of these hotels. The Company incurred a mortgage
prepayment fee of approximately $97,000 in conjunction with the sale of
one AmeriHost Inn hotel in June 2004, which has been included in
"extinguishment of debt" in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
11. PLAN FOR FUTURE HOTEL DISPOSITIONS (CONTINUED):
During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, the Company sold six
wholly owned AmeriHost Inn hotels, of which one was sold in the third
quarter. Gross sale proceeds, net of closing costs, was approximately
$19.1 million; net book value of these hotels at the time of their sales
was approximately $15.6 million, resulting in operating income from the
sale of these hotels of approximately $3.5 million; and mortgage debt of
approximately $11.3 million was paid off with the proceeds.
In addition, one joint venture in which the Company had a minority
ownership interest sold its hotel asset during the first nine months of
2004 and another joint venture sold its hotel asset during the first nine
months of 2003. The Company accounted for these joint ventures by the
equity method and included its share of the gain from these sales in
equity in net income and (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Impairment
On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS 144, "Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 144, Accounting for Long-Lived assets (SFAS
144)". SFAS 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the
impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. SFAS 144 requires a
long-lived asset to be sold to be classified as "held for sale" in the
period in which certain criteria are met, including that the sale of the
asset within one year is probable. In addition, the debt that is expected
to be paid off as a result of these hotel sales has been classified as
current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Certain hotels may be marketed for sale for more than one year, if not
sold, since market conditions and contemplated sale terms have changed for
these hotels, including asking price adjustments in certain cases. The
Company continues to actively market these hotels for sale with the
expectation that these properties will be sold within the next 9 - 12
months. Therefore, these hotels are expected to continue to be classified
as "held for sale," until sold. The disposition of AmeriHost Inn hotels,
although classified as "held for sale" on the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets, have not been treated as discontinued operations due to
the ongoing royalty fees to be earned by the Company after their
disposition. In addition, in accordance with this literature, depreciation
ceased on the hotel assets that have been classified as "held for sale".
The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of certain of its
long-lived assets in relation to historical results, current business
conditions and trends to identify potential situations in which the
carrying value of assets may not be recoverable. If such reviews indicate
that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable, the Company
would estimate the undiscounted sum of the expected cash flows of such
assets to determine if such sum is less than the carrying value of such
assets to ascertain if an impairment exists. If an impairment exists, the
Company would determine the fair value by using quoted market prices, if
available for such assets, or if quoted market prices are not available,
the Company would discount the expected future cash flows of such assets.
During the year ended December 31, 2003, in connection with the
implementation of the plan to sell hotels, the Company recorded non-cash
impairment charges of approximately $6.0 million, including approximately
$909,000 which was included in "discontinued operations." The non-cash
impairment charges represent adjustments to reduce the carrying value of
certain hotel assets to the estimated sales prices, net of estimated costs
to sell, based on current market conditions and the change in holding
periods of the properties. The Company recorded $881,000 and $4.8 million
in non-cash impairment charges during the first nine months of 2004 and
2003, respectively, related to consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels,
unconsolidated (both AmeriHost Inn and non-AmeriHost Inn) hotels, and a
vacant land parcel.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
11. PLAN FOR FUTURE HOTEL DISPOSITIONS (CONTINUED):
The 2004 amount represents additional adjustments for certain AmeriHost
Inn hotels based on more recent analysis and market conditions. In
addition, approximately $943,000 and $893,000 in non-cash impairment
charges related to consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels anticipated to be
sold, have been included in "discontinued operations" during the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The impairment
recorded in 2004 for non-AmeriHost Inn hotels relates primarily to one
exterior corridor hotel which is over 25 years old and which could require
capital expenditures over the next few years in excess of ongoing
replacement reserves if the hotel is not sold. Furthermore, as a result of
a change in brand affiliation and the addition of newer hotels in its
local market, the operating performance has declined. These factors have
had a negative impact on the value of the hotel, resulting in the
impairment charge.
12. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
The Company has reclassified its consolidated statements of operations for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, to reflect
discontinued operations of seven consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels
sold during this period, or to be sold pursuant to the plan for hotel
dispositions within the next twelve months and one hotel operated under a
lease to be terminated. This reclassification has no impact on the
Company's net income (loss) or net income (loss) per common share.
Non-AmeriHost Inn hotels sold or held for sale, which are owned by joint
ventures and accounted for using the equity method of accounting, are not
presented as "discontinued operations," nor are the sales of the AmeriHost
Inn hotels due to the Company's long-term royalty sharing agreement for
all non-Company owned AmeriHost Inn hotels. Condensed financial
information of the results of operations for the hotels presented as
discontinued operations is as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine months ended
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September 30, September 30,
--------------------------- --------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Hotel Operations:
Revenue $ 1,712,182 $ 2,322,185 $ 4,772,457 $ 6,436,100
Operating expenses 1,453,144 2,047,961 4,422,026 6,155,279
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
259,038 274,224 350,431 280,821
Depreciation and amortization 285,510 172,151 871,397 996,742
Leasehold rents - hotels 29,486 94,233 109,816 325,933
Hotel impairment provision - 31,368 943,000 893,438
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating loss (55,958) (23,528) (1,573,782) (1,935,292)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (101,760) (171,059) (408,800) (572,491)
Other income (expense) (45,080) (125,387) 49,867 (213,499)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Loss from discontinued
operations, before minority
interests and income taxes (202,798) (319,974) (1,932,715) (2,721,282)
Minority interests in (income) loss
of consolidated joint ventures - - - (76,118)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations, before income taxes (202,798) (319,974) (1,932,715) (2,645,164)
Income tax benefit 81,119 128,000 773,086 1,058,000
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net loss from discontinued
operations $ (121,679) $ (191,974) $(1,159,629) $(1,587,164)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
12. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
Two consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels to be sold pursuant to the plan
for hotel disposition, and one leased non-AmeriHost Inn hotel to be
terminated, the operations of which are included in discontinued
operations, have been classified as held for sale in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2004. Condensed balance
sheet information for these hotels is as follows:
September 30,
2004
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 188,428
Accounts receivable 141,449
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 30,265
------------
Total current assets 360,142
------------
Property and equipment 13,540,108
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (5,834,231)
------------
7,705,877
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Other assets, net of accumulated amortization 112,320
------------
$ 8,178,339
============
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 252,474
Accrued payroll and other expenses 465,088
Current portion of long-term debt 2,012,506
------------
Total current liabilities 2,730,068
Long-term debt, net of current portion 4,347,222
Equity 1,101,049
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$ 8,178,339
============
13. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS:
Sale/leaseback of hotels:
Original Sale/leaseback transaction
In 1998 and 1999, the Company completed the sale of 30 AmeriHost Inn
hotels to PMC Commercial Trust ("PMC"), a real estate investment trust
("REIT") for $73.0 million. Upon the respective sales to PMC, a subsidiary
of the Company entered into agreements to lease back the hotels. The
original leases had an initial term of 10 years, and in January 2001, the
master lease agreement with PMC was amended (the "January 2001 Amendment")
to allow either PMC or the Company to extend the leases for a five-year
period, through 2013. As of September 30, 2004, the lease payments were
10.51% of the original sale price (the "Assigned Values"), subject to
annual CPI increases with a 2% annual maximum. All of these leases were
triple net and provided for monthly base rent payments ranging from
$14,000 to $27,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
13. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONTINUED):
The gains from the sale of the hotels to PMC were deferred for financial
statement reporting purposes, due to the continuing involvement with the
long-term lease agreement, and had been amortized on a straight-line basis
into income as a reduction of leasehold rent expense based on the 15-year
term, including the five-year extension option. At September 30, 2004,the
balance of this deferred income was approximately $5.7 million.
January 2001 Amendment
The January 2001 amendment also provided for the sale by PMC to third
parties or to the Company, eight unidentified hotels under specified
terms, with the specific hotels to be chosen by both PMC and the Company.
The amendment provided for rent increases if these hotels were not sold to
a third party or purchased by the Company by the dates specified. None of
the scheduled rent increases were effective due to the sale of the
identified hotels from PMC to the Company or a third party and the Company
has no further obligations under the January 2001 amendment.
Temporary Letter and Sales Agreements
In 2004, the Company entered into discussions with PMC, on behalf of its
subsidiary, with the objective to modify the original leases, and to allow
for the sale of the hotels to third parties. The subsidiary entered into a
series of temporary letter agreements with PMC that provided for a reduced
monthly rent payment from March through July 2004, however the base rent
continued to accrue at the contractual rate as set forth in the lease
agreements. In addition, the temporary agreements allowed the subsidiary
to utilize $200,000 of its security deposit held with PMC to partially
fund the rent payments. As of September 30, 2004, the Company had an
accrued rent balance of approximately $425,000.
The Company facilitated the sale of the final hotel to a third party in
August 2004 pursuant to the January 2001 amendment, based on the terms of
a temporary sales letter agreement dated May 18, 2004 ("Temporary Sales
Agreement"). Upon the sale of this hotel, PMC received the sale proceeds,
net of closing costs, plus a termination fee from the Company. In
accordance with the terms of the temporary sales agreement, since the
total proceeds to PMC were less than the Assigned Value for such hotels,
the shortfall of approximately $683,000 became the obligation of the
Company evidenced by a promissory note bearing interest at the rate of
8.5% on an annual basis, due May 1, 2005. This obligation was reduced by
the application of security deposit funds, and the payment of a
termination fee in October 2004 as discussed below. Furthermore, the terms
of this note under the Temporary Sales Agreement were superceded by the
terms of the Third Amendment (Proceeds Deficit Note). Due to the modified
terms of the temporary sales letter agreement, the lease relating to this
hotel was treated as a capital lease during the second quarter of 2004 in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No.
13, "Accounting for Leases."
Third Amendment
On October 4, 2004, the Company and PMC entered into a third amendment,
which became effective as of October 1, 2004. The third amendment provided
that the accrued rent balance of approximately $425,000 was paid from the
existing lease security deposit held by PMC. The remaining balance of the
security deposit of approximately $173,000 was then utilized to reduce the
shortfall obligation incurred under the Temporary Sales Agreement to
approximately $510,000. In addition, the third amendment provides the
following:
- The lease rate is fixed at 8.5% of the original Assigned Values, as
long as the Company is not in default of the agreement.
- The Company is required to cause all 20 hotels to be sold in
accordance with the following schedule:
- A minimum of five (5) hotels on or before October 1, 2005;
- A minimum of ten (10) hotels (cumulative) on or before October
1, 2006;
- A minimum of fifteen (15) hotels (cumulative) on or before
October 1, 2007; and
- A minimum of twenty (20) hotels (cumulative) on or before
October 1, 2008.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
13. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONTINUED):
Upon the sale of each hotel, PMC is entitled to receive (i) net sales
proceeds upon closing, defined as total gross sales price less normal
closing costs and brokerage fee, and (ii) an "Arlington Fee," equal to
25.3% of the gross room revenues for such hotel for the preceding 12-month
period, due within 45 days of the hotel sale closing. If the net sale
proceeds is less than the original Assigned Value, the Company must
provide a note payable to PMC in the amount of this difference ("Proceeds
Deficit Note"). The payment of the Arlington Fee to PMC will reduce the
outstanding balance of the Proceeds Deficit Note, if any. If the net sale
proceeds is greater than the original Assigned Value, including the
Arlington Fee, the excess will be (i) first, applied to any outstanding
Proceeds Deficit Note balance from prior sales, (ii) second, applied to
reduce the original Assigned Values of the remaining hotels at PMC's
discretion, and (iii) third, kept by PMC if it is from the sale of the
last hotel, or if the total original Assigned Value has been reduced to
zero.
Interest on the Proceeds Deficit Note is payable monthly at a fixed rate
of 8.5% per annum until principal payments begin, at which time interest
will be payable at the greater of the U.S. Treasury rate plus 4.5%, or
8.5%. Principal payments will commence on the earlier of October 1, 2008
or the closing date of the sale of the last hotel, with aggregate annual
principal payments in an amount equal to one-third of the principal
balance of the Proceeds Deficit Note as of the principal payment
commencement date. The full amount of the principal balance, and any
accrued interest thereon, must be paid on or before the third anniversary
of the principal payment commencement date. If at any time during the term
of the Proceeds Deficit Loan Agreement, the principal balance of the
Proceeds Deficit Note exceeds $4.0 million, the Company must immediately
make a principal payment to PMC in an amount necessary to reduce the
balance of the Proceeds Deficit Note to $4.0 million or less. In addition,
the Deficit Loan Agreement contains various covenants whereby a default
under the covenants would require principal pay-downs as specified in the
agreement, or the Proceeds Deficit Note would thereafter bear interest at
the greater of the original contractual rate in the lease agreements, or
the U.S. Treasury rate plus 4.5% per annum, until such amount is paid.
As a result of the lease modifications in the third amendment, 17 of the
20 hotel leases will be accounted for as capital leases pursuant to SFAS
No. 13, as of October 1, 2004. The Company expects to record approximately
$33.0 million in capital lease property and equipment, and approximately
$38.0 million in capital lease obligation as a result of the third
amendment. In addition, the reduced rental rate of 8.5% is contingent upon
the meeting of the sales targets as outlined above. Therefore, the Company
will continue to accrue the difference between the reduced pay rate and
the original contractual rate for all hotels as lease expense, until the
annual sales hurdles are achieved or the underlying property is sold, at
which time the accrual would be reversed.
The third amendment provides for events of default that, if not cured
within any applicable grace or cure periods, cause the lease rate to
revert to the original contractual rate or in certain cases, to 15% of the
Assigned Values. Upon an event of default, the Company must make monthly
lease payments to PMC at the higher rates, as indicated above, until the
default is cured. When cured, the lease rate will return to the lower
rate, beginning in the month subsequent to the month in which the default
is cured. The third amendment also requires the Company to adhere to
certain covenants related to restrictions on common stock dividends and
buy-backs of the Company's common stock.
Hotel lease:
A joint venture in which the Company has a controlling ownership interest
leases one non-AmeriHost Inn hotel. This lease is triple net, and provided
for rent payments of $20,000 per month. The lease was scheduled to expire
May 31, 2010, however, in May 2004, the terms of the lease were modified
to (i) change the monthly lease payments from $240,000 per year to an
amount based on a percentage of hotel room revenue, with a minimum of
$90,000 on an annual basis, and (ii) to change the lease expiration date
to the earlier of November 1, 2005, or when and if, the landlord sells the
property, redevelops the property, or leases the property to a new tenant.
In addition, the Company will receive a portion of the residual value of
the furniture, fixtures, and equipment upon termination of the lease. The
operations of this hotel have been presented as "discontinued operations"
in the accompanying consolidated financial statements due to this lease
modification. Although modified, the Company determined that this hotel
lease would continue to be accounted for as an operating lease.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
13. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONTINUED):
Employment agreements:
The Company has entered into employment agreements with its Chief
Executive Officer, its Chief Financial Officer and three other executives.
The agreements expire January 2005 through December 2005, and provide for
total annual base compensation of $907,000. The agreements also provide
for performance bonuses tied to company performance, and are payable in a
combination of cash and restricted common stock of the Company, with the
restricted stock to be issued pursuant to the 2003 Long Term Incentive
Plan adopted by the shareholders in 2003.
Legal matters:
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are defendants in various
litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. In the
opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of all such litigation
matters is not likely to have a material effect on the Company's financial
condition, results of operation or liquidity.
14. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DATA:
The following represents the supplemental schedule of noncash investing
and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30:
2004 2003
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Notes received in connection with the
sale of hotels $ 100,000 $ 250,000
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Sale of assets:
Cost basis of assets sold $ - $ 2,583,835
============== ==============
Accumulated depreciation at sale $ - $ 1,535,059
============== ==============
Gain on sale $ - $ 313,765
============== ==============
Net cash proceeds $ - $ 1,362,541
============== ==============
Interests paid, net of interest capitalized $ 2,686,251 $ 3,845,00
============== ==============
Liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition
of hotel partnership interests $ - $ 1,244,000
============== ==============
Reclassification of deferred gain against the
basis of acquired assets (Note 13) $ 301,174 $ 263,000
============== ==============
15. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS:
In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46R (FIN 46R),
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities," which addresses how a
business enterprise should evaluate whether or not it has a controlling
financial interest in an entity through means other than voting rights and
accordingly should consolidate the entity. FIN 46R replaces FIN 46,
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities", which was issued in January
2003. The Company is required to adopt the requirements of FIN 46R for
interim periods ending after December 15, 2004. This Interpretation
requires that the Company present any variable interest entities in which
it has a majority variable interest on a consolidated basis in its
financial statements. The Company is continuing to assess the provisions
of this Interpretation and the impact to the Company of adopting this
Interpretation. Therefore the following amounts may change based upon
additional analysis. Due to the adoption of this Interpretation, the
Company expects that it will begin to present its investments in three
joint ventures in which it has a majority variable interest, as determined
in accordance with the provisions of this Interpretation, on a
consolidated basis in its financial statements beginning with the
consolidated financial statements issued for the quarterly period ended
December 31, 2004. The consolidation of these joint ventures is expected
to add
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ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
15. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (CONTINUED):
approximately $3.6 million in assets and $3.5 million in liabilities to
the Company's consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2004, the
Company had investments in, and advances to, these joint ventures of
approximately $124,000, which was presented as such under the equity
method of accounting in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. The Company expects that it will continue to present all of
its other unconsolidated investments under the equity method. The Company
entered into one new joint venture agreement during the third quarter of
2004, and based on the Company's analysis, this joint venture does not
qualify for consolidation pursuant to FIN 46R.
16. CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE:
Corporate general and administrative expense includes fees for legal,
analytical and financial consulting services incurred in connection with
our discussions with PMC and the related lease modification (Note 13) as
well as investment banking services. The Company engaged an investment
banker/financial advisor to review the Company's strategic initiatives for
the purpose of assisting the Company in evaluating and executing its
business plan, including lease modification alternatives. Approximately
$470,000 and $729,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2004 respectively, relates to specific projects, including the lease
modification and strategic initiative evaluation, which have been
completed and are expected to be non-recurring in nature.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
In October 2004, the Company sold one wholly owned non-AmeriHost Inn hotel
at an immaterial gain and paid off the related mortgage debt of
approximately $1.6 million. This sale transaction will be reported in the
Company's fourth quarter 2004 statement of operations.
In November 2004, the Company sold its ownership interest in a joint
venture that owns and operates a non-AmeriHost Inn hotel for approximately
$1.3 million. The Company accounted for this investment by the equity
method, and recorded approximately $76,000 in impairment charges during
the third quarter of 2004 in connection with this sale, reducing the
carrying value of this investment to the net sale price. The Company also
had subscription notes receivable from the same joint venture partners
secured by 125,000 shares of the Company's common stock (Note 9). In
November 2004, the Company agreed to accept the 125,000 shares of common
stock in full satisfaction of the notes. In connection therewith, the
Company recorded a charge of approximately $49,000 in the third quarter of
2004, reducing the carrying value of the notes to reflect the value
received. The Company is in the process of taking possession of the stock
certificates and retiring the shares. This charge has been recorded in
Corporate General and Administrative expense.
The Company amended the lease agreements for 20 hotels with PMC Commercial
Trust, effective October 1, 2004 (Note 13).
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information both included and incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, and as such may involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance
or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements, which are based on various assumptions and describe
our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identified by our
use of words such as "intent," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "project,"
"estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "continue," "potential,"
"opportunity," and similar expressions, whether in the negative or affirmative.
We cannot guarantee that we actually will achieve these plans, intentions or
expectations. All statements regarding our expected financial position, business
and financing plans are forward-looking statements.
Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future
prospects include, but are not limited to:
- a downturn or sluggishness in the national economy in general, and
the real estate market specifically;
- the effect of threats or acts of terrorism and increased security
precautions on travel patterns and demand for hotels;
- governmental actions and other legislative/regulatory changes,
including changes to tax laws;
- level of proceeds from asset sales;
- ability of our hotel buyers to obtain adequate financing;
- cash available for operating expenses and ongoing capital
expenditures;
- availability of hotel debt and corporate and/or joint venture equity
capital for new development/acquisition growth;
- ability to refinance debt;
- our ability to meet our obligations and sales targets under our
modified lease agreement with PMC;
- rising interest rates;
- the rising costs associated with being a publicly held company;
- competition;
- supply and demand for hotel rooms in our current and proposed market
areas, including the existing and continuing weakness in business
travel and lower-than-expected daily room rates; and
- other factors that may influence the travel industry, including
health, safety and economic factors.
These risks and uncertainties, along with the risk factors discussed under "Risk
Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003,
our Report on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2004 and June 30, 2004,
and those risk factors discussed under "Risk Factors" herein, should be
considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained in this report
or incorporated by reference herein. All forward-looking statements speak only
as of the date of this report or, in the case of any document incorporated by
reference, the date of that document. All subsequent written and oral
forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf
are qualified by the cautionary statements in this section. We undertake no
obligation to update or publicly release any revisions to forward-looking
statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the
date of this report.
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EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We are engaged primarily in developing, selling, owning, operating and managing
limited service hotels, without food and beverage facilities, primarily
AmeriHost Inn hotels. Our hotels are concentrated primarily in the Midwestern
U.S., however we have developed a number of hotel properties in California and
the South Central U.S. over the past several years. Our portfolio, as well as
the changes in 2004 are summarized as follows:
Hotels at Hotels Hotels Hotels at
12/31/03 Sold/Disposed Opened/Acquired 09/30/04
----------------- -------------------- ---------------------- -------------------
Hotels Rooms Hotels Rooms Hotels Rooms Hotels Rooms
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Consolidated (1):
AmeriHost Inn hotel 49 3,161 (9) (586) - - 40 2,575
Other brands 5 692 (2) (188) - - 3 504
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54 3,853 (11) (774) - - 43 3,079
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Unconsolidated:
Amerihost Inn hotel 8 574 - - 1 79 9 653
Other brands 2 228 (1) (124) - - 1 104
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10 802 (1) (124) 1 79 10 757
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Totals:
AmeriHost Inn hotels 57 3,735 (9) (586) 1 79 49 3,228
Other brands 7 920 (3) (312) - - 4 608
-- ----- -- ---- -- -- -- -----
64 4,655 (12) (898) 1 79 53 3,836
== ===== === ==== == == == =====
Consolidated hotels are those in which we have a 100% or controlling ownership
interest or a leasehold interest.
Our AmeriHost Inn hotels operate under franchise agreements with Cendant. Our
other brand hotels are those hotels operated under other national franchise
affiliations, that are also owned by Cendant, under the Days Inn, Ramada Inn,
and Howard Johnson Express brands.
Sources of Revenue
We generate revenue from the following primary sources:
- Hotel operations consisting of the revenues from all hotels in which
we have a 100% or controlling ownership or leasehold interest
(consolidated hotels). Unconsolidated hotels are those hotels in
which we have a minority or non-controlling ownership or leasehold
interest, and which are accounted for by the equity method.
- Development and construction revenues consisting of fees for new
development, construction and renovation activities.
- Revenue from selling our consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels.
- Incentive and royalty sharing fees consisting of the amortization of
one-time development incentive fees received from Cendant, and our
portion of the AmeriHost Inn franchise royalty fees Cendant receives
from all other AmeriHost Inn franchisees and pays to us.
We generate revenue from additional secondary sources;
- Management and employee leasing revenues consisting of fees for
hotel management and employee leasing services.
- Rental revenue from the third-party tenants in our office building.
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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses consist of the following:
- Operating expenses from hotel operations, consisting of all costs
associated with operating our consolidated hotels including front
desk, housekeeping, utilities, marketing, maintenance, insurance,
real estate taxes, and other general and administrative expenses.
- Operating expenses from hotel development, including all direct
costs of development and construction activities, such as site work,
zoning costs, the cost of all materials, construction contracts, and
furniture, fixtures and equipment, as well as indirect internal
costs such as architectural, design, purchasing and legal expenses.
- Operating expenses from Amerihost Inn hotel sales equal to the net
book value of consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels we sell.
- Operating expenses from hotel management, including the direct and
indirect costs of management services, including sales, marketing,
quality control, training, purchasing and accounting.
- Operating expenses from employee leasing, including the actual
payroll cost for hotel employees.
- Operating expenses for the office building, including all costs
associated with managing and owning the office building, such as
maintenance, repairs, security, real estates taxes, and other direct
and indirect administrative expenses.
Hotel and corporate level financing
Our company-owned and operated hotels have been financed historically through
either a combination of debt and equity, or lease financing. Our lenders are
typically local or regional banks, or other financial institutions, that provide
mortgage debt based on a percentage of cost or value, as determined by each
individual lender. The loan to value ratios have typically ranged from 60%-75%.
The equity requirement has been funded through our operating cash flow or other
corporate financing resources, such as our operating line-of-credit with LaSalle
Bank NA.
Our joint ventures have also historically been financed through a combination of
debt and equity, similar to the terms discussed above, and in one case, through
a lease. We have also typically made an equity contribution of up to 30% of the
total equity as a minority partner. In addition, we have guaranteed the mortgage
debt of the joint venture in most instances. Our business plan currently
emphasizes that the majority of new development will be through joint ventures
where our partners will fund the majority of the equity contributions.
We paid off approximately $6.3 million in mortgage debt in the third quarter of
2004, in connection with the sale of five hotels. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2004, we paid off $16.9 million in mortgage debt in connection
with the sale of eleven hotels. We expect to decrease our mortgage debt further
as we sell additional hotels. Total annual hotel mortgage debt service for the
hotels currently in our portfolio, excluding debt service on mortgages that
mature in the next 12 months, is approximately $4.3 million for all of our
consolidated hotels. Total annual hotel mortgage debt service for our current
portfolio of unconsolidated joint ventures, excluding debt service on mortgages
that mature in the next twelve months, is approximately $2.1 million. However,
if certain anticipated hotel sales occur, these obligations would decrease, as
the related mortgage debt would be paid off with the sale proceeds. These debt
service amounts are exclusive of the debt service on our corporate line of
credit and the mortgage on our office building.
In May 2004, the one joint venture which operates its hotel under a lease,
revised the terms of the lease agreement. The revised agreement reduced the
annual lease payments from $240,000 to a percentage of hotel room revenue with a
minimum of $90,000 on an annual basis, and changed the lease expiration date
from May 31, 2010 to the earlier of November 1, 2005, or when, and if, the
landlord sells the property, redevelops the property, or leases the property to
a new tenant. Although modified, we determined that this hotel lease would
continue to be accounted for as an operating lease.
In 1998 and 1999, our subsidiary completed a sale and lease back transaction
with PMC Commercial Trust ("PMC"), a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), for
30 AmeriHost Inn hotels. Since then, PMC has sold, or we have repurchased, ten
hotels, leaving 20 hotels currently leased from PMC. The leases expire in 2013
and 2014, including a five-year extension as elected by either our subsidiary or
PMC, as provided in an amendment executed in January 2001 (the "January 2001
Amendment). We have guaranteed our subsidiary's obligation under the leases.
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As of September 30, 2004, the lease payments were at 10.51% per year of the
original sales prices, subject to annual CPI increases with a 2% maximum. The
January 2001 Amendment also provided for rent increases unless eight hotels were
sold to third parties or to us under specified terms. None of the rent increases
were effective due to the sale of hotels. We facilitated the sale of the final
hotel to a third party in August 2004 pursuant to the January 2001 Amendment,
and a temporary sales letter agreement dated May 18, 2004. Upon the sale of this
hotel, PMC received the sale proceeds, net of closing costs, plus a termination
fee from us. In accordance with the terms of the temporary letter agreement,
since the total proceeds to PMC, were less than the specified value contained in
the original lease, the shortfall of approximately $683,000 became our
obligation bearing interest at the rate of 8.5% on an annual basis, due May 1,
2005. This obligation was reduced to approximately $510,000 by the application
of security deposit funds, as discussed below, and the payment of a termination
fee in October 2004.
Due to numerous economic and market-driven factors relating to these 20
remaining hotels, we have had to fund, on behalf of our subsidiary, from other
operating sources such as the sale of our hotels, a significant portion of the
approximate $5.1 million annual lease obligation, as the aggregate operating
cash flow from these hotels for the past several years has been insufficient to
meet the lease obligation. Earlier this year, we entered into discussions with
PMC, on behalf of our subsidiary, with the objective to modify these long-term
lease agreements.
Our subsidiary entered into a series of temporary letter agreements with PMC
that provided for a reduced monthly rent payment from March through July 2004,
however the base rent continued to accrue at the contractual rate as set forth
in the lease agreements. The temporary agreements also allowed the subsidiary to
utilize $200,000 of its security deposit held with PMC to partially fund the
base rent payments. As of September 30, 2004, we had an accrued rent balance of
approximately $425,000.
On October 4, 2004, we entered into a third amendment with PMC, which became
effective as of October 1, 2004, and provides for the following:
- Funding of the accrued rent balance with existing lease security
deposits;
- Fixed the lease rate at 8.5% of the original specified values, as
long as we are not in default of the agreement; and
- Requires us to cause all 20 hotels to be sold over the next four
years.
As a result of the rate modification, the annual rent payment will be
approximately $4.1 million for the 20 hotels, subject to the hotel sale
provisions, or a reduction of approximately $1.0 million annually. Together with
the hotel sale provision, these modifications are anticipated to reduce the
former aggregate lease payment obligation through 2014 of approximately $47.2
million to an estimated aggregate new obligation of $10.0 to $12.0 million,
depending upon the timing of the hotel sales, plus a promissory note payable by
us to PMC (the "Proceeds Deficit Note"). The Proceeds Deficit Note will increase
(or decrease), on a cumulative basis as the hotels are sold, for a shortfall (or
excess) computed as the difference between a leased hotel's net sale price and
its original assigned value. A portion of the Proceeds Deficit Note is to be
repaid to PMC within 45 days of each hotel sale (the "Arlington fee"), based on
the hotel's most recent annual revenues, with the remaining amount to be repaid
to PMC over a term of up to seven years. Based on our current estimates of fair
market value of the 20 leased hotels, we estimate the aggregate net shortfall
payable to PMC will be in the range of $8.0 to $9.5 million which we expect will
be partially offset by fees we expect to receive from Cendant as described
below. We must facilitate the sale of the hotels generally at a pace of five
hotels per year measured on a cumulative basis, and at prices approved by PMC.
If the sales schedule is not met, the lease rate will revert to the original
lease contractual rate, or a higher lease default rate in certain circumstances,
until the number of hotels sold becomes compliant with the sale schedule.
As these hotels are sold to buyers who maintain their AmeriHost Inn franchise
affiliation, as required under the modification, we expect to receive the
one-time development incentive fees from Cendant. Total development incentive
fees from the sale of the 20 leased hotels is estimated to be approximately $3.0
to $4.0 million. We anticipate that these fees will be utilized to fund the
required cash payment due PMC under the Proceeds Deficit Note. As a result, the
Proceeds Deficit Note balance through the sale of all 20 leased hotels and the
application of these payments, is anticipated to be approximately $4.0 to $6.5
million, subject to mandatory principal payments as discussed below. In addition
to the development incentive fees, the sale of these hotels would be expected to
generate future annual royalty fee sharing payments to us through the Cendant
agreement.
The Deficit Proceeds Note will bear interest at the rate of 8.5 percent per
annum, payable on a monthly basis, with a maximum outstanding principal balance
of $4.0 million. If at any time the principal balance exceeds $4.0 million, such
excess is payable immediately to PMC. In addition, if our net worth exceeds a
certain stipulated amount, as adjusted, we may be obligated to make a principal
payment on the Proceeds Deficit Note, or be subject to a greater interest rate
on the outstanding principal balance. Otherwise, scheduled principal payments on
the promissory note begin the earlier of the
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date the last hotel is sold or October 1, 2008, with the total principal balance
outstanding at that time to be repaid ratably over the following three years.
Even with the reduced lease rate, it is important to note that the historical
operational cash flow from many of the leased hotels is insufficient to cover
their respective reduced lease payments. However, by terminating these leases
early, through the sale of the hotels over the next four years, we will be able
to limit the anticipated net negative cash flow from these hotels.
Due to the terms of the lease modification, 17 of the 20 leased hotels will be
accounted for as capital leases in accordance with Financial Accounting
Standards Board Statement Number 13, "Accounting for Leases," effective October
1, 2004. The remaining three hotels will continue to be accounted for as
operating leases. Rather than the off-balance sheet reporting required by
operating lease treatment, capital lease accounting requires that the company
report on its balance sheet, the hotel assets and a capital lease obligation.
The company expects to record approximately $33.0 million in capitalized lease
assets, net of the existing unamortized deferred gain remaining from the
original 1998 and 1999 sales of the hotels to PMC, and in a capital lease
obligation of approximately $38.0 million. The capitalized hotel assets will be
depreciated in accordance with the company's existing depreciation policy, with
consideration for the new lease term. However, for those capitalized hotels
which are actively marketed to be sold, and are expected to be sold within the
next 12 months, depreciation will not be taken since they will be classified as
"held for sale" in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 144, "Accounting for Long Lived Assets." The capital lease obligation will
be amortized, as the monthly lease payment is made, in order to produce a
constant periodic rate of interest on the lease obligation.
At the corporate level, our sole financing source is our operating
line-of-credit with LaSalle Bank NA, which matures April 30, 2005. This
line-of-credit is a revolving facility, allowing us to take advances when
needed, up to the allowed maximum, and to repay any advances without penalty.
Our current maximum availability under the line-of-credit is $4.0 million,
subject to adjustments discussed below. As of September 30, 2004 the outstanding
balance on the line of credit was $1.75 million. This facility also requires us
to satisfy financial covenants such as minimum net worth, maximum debt to net
worth, minimum net income, and minimum debt service ratio. The Company was not
in compliance with the debt service coverage ratio as of September 30, 2004,
however the lender has waived this covenant violation.
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Overall industry and economic factors
The lodging industry's performance, and the related travel patterns of both
business and leisure travelers, generally follows the trends of the overall U.S.
economy, with the lodging industry typically lagging six to nine months behind
the U.S. economy. Both the U.S. economy and the lodging industry began to
decline in 2001. As the U.S. economy began to show signs of improvement in 2003,
the lodging industry has followed in the latter part of 2003 and continues to
improve in 2004. However, the economic recovery in the Midwestern United States,
which is primarily where our hotels are located, has lagged behind the general
U.S. economic recovery. In fact, the lodging industry in certain Midwestern
states has not shown any significant signs of recovery. While our hotel revenues
have increased in 2004, they have not increased to the same extent as the
overall U.S. lodging industry, as reported by industry analysts. Nevertheless,
based on the economic forecasts such as the GDP growth forecast, our industry
outlook for the remainder of 2004 and 2005 is optimistic with respect to hotel
revenue growth.
The downturn in the lodging industry from 2001 through 2003 has also negatively
impacted the values of hotel assets. In an environment with declining revenues
and margins, the prices at which hotels are sold have generally been relatively
lower than prior to the economic downturn. It is expected that a sustained
economic recovery will have a positive impact on hotel valuations. Fluctuations
in values could have a material adverse or positive impact on our plan to sell a
significant number of hotels on an accelerated basis over the next 12 - 18
months, and the net cash proceeds that we receive.
Key business trends and developments
We have several key indicators that we use to evaluate the performance of our
business. These indicators include room revenue per available room, or RevPAR,
and RevPAR penetration index. RevPAR is a commonly used measure within the hotel
industry to evaluate hotel operations. RevPAR is defined as the product of the
average daily room rate charged and the average daily occupancy achieved. RevPAR
does not include revenues from telephone and other guest services generated by
the property. RevPAR is generally considered the leading indicator of core
revenues for many hotels, and we use RevPAR to compare the results of our hotels
between periods and to compare results of our comparable hotels.
The table below shows our same room AmeriHost Inn hotel RevPAR results versus
the mid-scale without food and beverage segment of the limited service hotel
industry over the past eight years and in 2004, through September. The variance
in 2004 can be attributed to the lagging economic recovery in the Midwestern
U.S., which is where our hotels are primarily located.
RevPAR Growth
YTD(3)
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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AmeriHost Inn Hotels (1) 14.5% 3.9% 9.4% 7.2% 5.9% (2.1%) 3.7% (0.3%) 2.6%
Limited service segment,
without food and
beverage (2) 3.5% 3.2% 3.1% 2.2% 4.4% (1.6%) (0.6%) 0.5% 6.4%
(1) Includes all AmeriHost Inn hotels we owned and operated, including
unconsolidated minority-owned hotels, operating for at least 13 full
months during the periods presented.
(2) According to Smith Travel Research, a leading industry analyst.
(3) Through September 30, 2004.
The RevPAR penetration index reflects each property's RevPAR in relation to the
RevPAR for that property's competitive set. We use the measure as an indicator
of a property's market share. For example, a RevPAR penetration index of 100
would indicate that a hotel's RevPAR is, on average, the same as its
competitors. A RevPAR penetration index exceeding 100 would indicate that a
hotel maintains a RevPAR premium in relation to its competitive set, while a
RevPAR penetration index below 100 would be an indicator that a hotel is under
performing its competitive set. One critical component in this calculation is
the determination of a hotel's competitive set. Factors that we consider include
geographic proximity, as well as the level of service provided at the property.
Our methodology for determining a hotel's competitive set, however, may differ
for those used by other owners and/or managers. From a market penetration
standpoint, in the aggregate, our AmeriHost Inn hotels were at an index of 100.5
for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to an index of 97.3 for
the year ended December 31, 2003.
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We believe that many factors contribute to the RevPar penetration index. Some
factors which may negatively impact the index at some of our hotels, include:
- the relatively smaller size of the AmeriHost Inn brand compared to
many other hotel brands with significant critical mass and market
penetration,
- a lower contribution rate from the AmeriHost Inn reservation system
compared to many other hotel brands, and the level of new
competition in the local markets which compete directly with our
hotels.
Despite some positive trends with regard to same room revenue and RevPAR
penetration, the cash flow from the operations of many of our hotels in 2003 and
to date in 2004 was not sufficient to pay their related mortgage debt service,
lease obligations, and ongoing capital expenditures. Our operating margins
declined significantly in 2003 as many expenses increased substantially,
including employee wages and benefits, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and
property taxes. Many of these expenses continue to increase in 2004, however at
a lower rate, as we made improvements in controlling some of these costs. In
fact, we have been successful in decreasing certain costs in 2004 compared to
2003, such as general insurance expense, which partially offsets the increases
in other expense areas including wages and benefits, sales and marketing, and
utility costs. However, we anticipate that the cash flow from the operation of
many of our hotels will still not be sufficient to pay their respective mortgage
debt service, lease obligations, and ongoing capital expenditures. We have a
significant amount of debt and obligations under long-term leases, such as the
leases with PMC, requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow
from our overall operations, including our business activities other than hotel
operations, to make these required payments.
While we believe the combination of improved demand for hotel rooms and our cost
control initiatives create the possibility of improvements in our hotel
operations, there can be no assurance that any increases in hotel revenues, or
improvement in earnings will be achieved. The trends discussed above may not
occur for any number of reasons, including slower than anticipated growth in the
economy, changes in travel patterns of both business and leisure travelers, the
continued threat of terrorist attacks, and competitive factors attributable to
the markets in which our hotels are located, all of which may result in lower
revenues or higher operating costs and declining operating margins.
LaSalle Bank NA, the lender for our corporate line-of-credit has decreased the
availability under this facility over the past two years. Earlier in 2004, we
renewed this facility with LaSalle Bank through April 30, 2005 at an initial
maximum availability of $4.0 million. In addition, the terms require that the
maximum availability under the facility be reduced to $3.5 million on February
28, 2005, and also provides LaSalle Bank with the right to reduce the maximum
availability further, based on future hotel sales, or as deemed necessary. The
facility bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
Mortgage financing is a critical component of the hotel development process and
we are continually seeking financing sources. In November 2004, we engaged a
hospitality financing specialist to assist us in obtaining debt or equity
financing on five new hotel projects. The contract provides for fees based on
our success in obtaining any such new debt or equity capital on terms acceptable
to the Company. If we, or the hotel joint ventures in which we are a partner,
are unable to obtain adequate mortgage financing on acceptable terms, our
ability to develop new hotels will be significantly limited.
Management's priorities
Based on our primary business objectives and anticipated operating conditions,
our key priorities, and focus for the remainder of 2004 and the next several
years include the following:
- Sell a significant number of hotels in our existing hotel portfolio,
which hotels in many instances have operated with cash flow that is
insufficient to pay their debt service and ongoing capital
expenditures during the past year;
- Facilitate the sale of the PMC hotels at the pace required under the
Third Amendment;
- Expand our hotel development activities to be developing and/or
acquiring and converting hotels at a pace of approximately 10 hotels
per year by the end of 2005. We intend for this development to
primarily be the new construction of larger AmeriHost Inn hotels, or
selective acquisition of existing hotels and their conversion to
AmeriHost Inn, in larger markets, primarily through joint ventures
where we can earn significant development fees, with the intention
of selling these hotels after a shorter holding period than we have
historically;
- Grow our relationships with existing and new joint venture partners
in connection with the development of new AmeriHost Inn hotels;
- Improve hotel operation results through a combination of selling
hotels, revenue generation initiatives, and cost control measures;
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- Increase the fees we receive from Cendant, including the one-time
development incentive fee and the recurring royalty sharing fees,
from selling of our hotels to third parties, and as a result of
Cendant's efforts from growing the number of AmeriHost Inn
franchises through their own sales;
- Obtain longer term corporate level financing than our historical
one-year operating line-of-credit, to better match our financing
sources with our business plan of developing, building and selling
AmeriHost Inn hotels; and
- Obtain growth capital to finance both the equity and debt required
for the anticipated development projects.
SUMMARY OF THIRD QUARTER 2004 RESULTS
Total revenues decreased 36.5% during the third quarter of 2004 compared to the
third quarter of 2003, due primarily to the sale of three Consolidated AmeriHost
Inn hotels in the third quarter of 2003 at an aggregate price that was greater
than the sale of two Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotel during the third quarter
of 2004. Total revenues from the operations of Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels
decreased from $11.7 million to $9.4 million during the third quarter of 2004,
due primarily to the reduction in the number of Consolidated AmeriHost Inn
hotels operated by the Company as a result of the sale of eleven hotels in the
fourth quarter of 2003 and the first nine months of 2004. Revenues from the
development and construction segment also decreased during the third quarter of
2004, as we recognized less revenue on the one AmeriHost Inn hotel we were
building for a joint venture in the third quarter of 2004, versus the one hotel
we built for a joint venture in 2003. Incentive and royalty sharing revenues
increased 42.0% to approximately $376,000 in the third quarter of 2004.
Corporate general and administrative expenses increased approximately $644,000
during the third quarter of 2004 due primarily to strategic advisory and other
professional fees, wages and benefits, and a reserve related to the sale of the
Company's interest in a joint venture. Approximately $470,000 of these general
and administrative expenses are related to specific projects which are not
expected to be of a recurring nature, including but not limited to, the lease
modification initiative. We recorded a net loss of $526,133 for the third
quarter of 2004, compared to net income of $1.1 million in 2003. These results
include non-cash hotel impairment provisions recorded in the third quarter of
2004 and 2003, and discontinued operations related to non-AmeriHost Inn hotels
which have been recorded in connection with the implementation of the plan for
hotel disposition as discussed below. The results for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September, Nine months ended September 30,
----------------------------- -------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net income (loss) from continuing
operations, before impairment $ (106,578) $ 1,358,708 $ (327,675) $ 712,104
Impairment provision, net of tax (297,876) (84,496) (559,390) (2,883,008)
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Net income (loss) from continuing
operations (404,454) 1,274,212 (887,065) (2,170,904)
Discontinued operations (a) (121,679) (191,974) (1,159,629) (1,587,164)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ (526,133) $ 1,082,238 (2,046,694) $(3,758,068)
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Net loss per share - Diluted:
From continuing operations $ (0.08) $ 0.25 $ (0.18) $ (0.43)
From discontinued operations (0.02) (0.03) (0.23) (0.31)
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$ (0.10) $ 0.22 $ (0.41) $ (0.74)
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(a) Includes hotel impairment provision related to non-AmeriHost Inn hotels to
be sold of approximately $19,000, net of tax, for the three months ended
September 30, 2003 and $566,000 and $536,000, net of tax for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively (Notes 11 and 12).
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, requires management
to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making
estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on
various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
periods. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstance
relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that
different accounting policies would have been applied resulting in a different
presentation of our financial statements. From time to time, we evaluate our
estimates and assumptions. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be
different from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to
reflect more current information. Below is a discussion of certain accounting
policies that we consider critical in that they may require complex judgment in
their application or require estimates about matters that are inherently
uncertain. A complete discussion of the accounting policies we consider critical
are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2003, under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis - Critical
Accounting Policies," and should be read in conjunction with this report on Form
10-Q.
Consolidation Policy
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its
wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which we have a majority or
controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions
have been eliminated.
Minority-owned joint ventures in which we maintain a non-controlling ownership
interest are accounted for by the equity method. Our share of each joint
venture's income or loss, including gains and losses from capital transactions,
is reflected on our consolidated statement of operations as "Equity in income
and (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures."
Revenue Recognition
Hotel operations
The revenue from the operation of a Consolidated hotel is recognized as part of
the hotel operations segment when earned.
Hotel sales
Our intention is to operate the consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels until a buyer
is found at an appropriate price. We may actively try to sell the hotel during
the construction period, upon opening, or anytime thereafter. When the sale of a
consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotel is consummated, we record the hotel sale price
as revenue and the net cost basis of the hotel asset as expense, as part of our
ongoing operational activity.
Hotel development and construction
Development fee revenue from construction/renovation projects with unaffiliated
third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures is recognized using the
percentage-of-completion method. However development fee revenue is not
recognized until certain development hurdles are met; such as the execution of a
land purchase contract and the debt and equity financing commitments.
Construction fee revenue from construction/renovation projects with unaffiliated
third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures is recognized on the
percentage-of-completion method, generally based on the ratio of costs incurred
to estimated total contract costs. Revenue from contract change orders is
recognized to the extent costs incurred are recoverable. Profit recognition
begins when construction reaches a progress level sufficient to estimate the
probable outcome. Provision is made for anticipated future losses in full at the
time they are identified.
When we build a hotel for an unconsolidated joint venture, a portion of the
profit is deferred and included on our consolidated balance sheet as deferred
income. The deferral is computed based on our ownership percentage in the joint
venture and the construction profit (as it is recognized on the percentage of
completion basis). We recognize the deferred income over the estimated useful
life of the related hotel asset.
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Hotel management services
We recognize management fee revenue when we perform hotel management services
for unrelated third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures. The management
fees are computed based upon a percentage of total hotel revenues, ranging from
4% to 8%, plus incentive fees in certain instances, in accordance with the terms
of the individual written management agreements. We recognize the management fee
revenue in the hotel management segment as the related hotel revenue is earned.
Employee leasing
We recognize employee leasing revenue when we staff hotels, and perform related
services, for unrelated third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures. We
recognize the employee leasing revenue in the employee leasing segment as the
related payroll cost is incurred.
Incentive and royalty sharing
Cendant has agreed to pay us a development incentive fee, under certain
conditions, every time we sell one of our existing or newly developed AmeriHost
Inn hotels to a buyer who executes an AmeriHost Inn franchise agreement with
Cendant. Since the Cendant agreement provides for the potential reimbursement of
this fee, from future fees earned, in the event the buyer defaults on the
franchise agreement within the first 76 months, these fees are deferred when
received, in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements." The deferred fees are amortized as
incentive and royalty sharing segment revenue in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements on a straight-line basis over the 76-month period, as the
contingencies on the revenues are removed.
Sale and Leaseback of Hotels
During 1998 and 1999, we sold 30 hotels to PMC Commercial Trust, a real estate
investment trust, for approximately $73 million. Upon the sale of the hotels,
our subsidiary simultaneously entered into agreements to lease back each of the
hotels from the PMC. The leases are for an initial term of 15 years, including a
five-year renewal at the option of either PMC or us, as provided in an amendment
dated January 2001, and provide for rent in the amount of 10.51% of the original
sale price as of September 30, 2004, increasing annually by the lesser of 2% or
the CPI adjustment. The gains from the sale of the hotels in 1998 and 1999 were
deferred for financial statement reporting purposes, due to the continuing
involvement with the long-term lease agreement, and were being amortized on a
straight line basis into income as a reduction of leasehold rent expense over
the 15-year initial term. Upon the sale of a hotel, which is owned by PMC to an
unaffiliated third party, the remaining unamortized deferred income was
recognized as gain on sale of fixed assets in our consolidated financial
statements.
We have modified the lease agreements effective October 1, 2004 (for a more
detailed discussion of the PMC lease transaction and modification, see
"Executive Overview - hotel and corporate level financing" above), fixing the
lease payment rate at 8.5% of the original assigned values, and providing for
the sale of the hotels over a four-year period. As a result of the modification,
17 of the 20 remaining leased hotels will be accounted for as a capital leases
in accordance with SFAS No. 13, as of October 1, 2004. Three hotels will
continue to be accounted for as operating leases. We expect to record
approximately $33.0 million in capitalized lease assets, net of the existing
unamortized deferred gain remaining from the original sales of the hotels to
PMC, and in a capital lease obligation of approximately $38.0 million. The
capitalized hotel assets will be depreciated in accordance with our existing
depreciation policy, with consideration for the new lease term. However, for
those capitalized hotels which are actively marketed to be sold, and are
expected to be sold within the next 12 months, depreciation will not be taken
since they will be classified as "held for sale" in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, "Accounting for Long Lived Assets." The
capital lease obligation will be amortized, as the monthly lease payment is
made, in order to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the lease
obligation.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We periodically review the carrying value of certain long-lived assets in
relation to historical results, current business conditions and trends to
identify potential situations in which the carrying value of assets may not be
recoverable. If such reviews indicate that the carrying value of such assets may
not be recoverable, we would estimate the undiscounted sum of the expected cash
flows of such assets to determine if such sum is less than the carrying value of
such assets to ascertain if an impairment exists. If an impairment exists, we
would determine the fair value by using quoted market prices, if available for
such assets, or if quoted market prices are not available, we would discount the
expected future cash flows of such assets.
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In July 2003, we implemented a plan to sell approximately 25 to 30 hotels over a
two year period. In connection with the implementation of the plan to sell
hotels, and in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS)
No. 144, "Accounting for Long-Lived Assets," we have recorded non-cash
impairment charges during 2004 and 2003, related to the hotels targeted for
sale. The non-cash impairment charges relating to consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn
hotels anticipated to be sold, have been included in "discontinued operations."
The non-cash impairment charge represents an adjustment to reduce the carrying
value of certain hotel assets to the estimated sales prices, net of estimated
costs to sell.
Based on the implementation of this plan for hotel dispositions, the hotel
assets identified for sale, which are being actively marketed and expected to be
sold within a twelve month period, have been classified as "held for sale" on
the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2004. Hotels
identified as part of the plan of disposition, which are not currently marketed,
and are not expected to be sold within the next twelve months, have not been
classified as "held for sale." The debt that is expected to be paid off as a
result of these hotel sales has been classified as current liabilities in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements. The results of the operations of
business components which have been disposed of or classified as "held for sale"
are to be reported as discontinued operations if such operations and cash flow
have been or will be eliminated from our ongoing operations. Accordingly, the
disposition of non-AmeriHost Inn hotels have been treated as discontinued
operations. However, the disposition of AmeriHost Inn hotels, although
classified as "held for sale" on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet,
have not been treated as discontinued operations due to the ongoing royalty fees
to be earned by us after their disposition. In addition, in accordance with this
literature, we have ceased depreciating the hotel assets that have been
classified as "held for sale."
If the Company determines that a property is no longer for sale, or if a
property does not sell, after a certain period of time, under certain
conditions, a depreciation expense adjustment may be recorded at that time, up
to the amount of depreciation that would have been recorded during the period
that the asset was classified as "held for sale." During the fourth quarter of
2003, two AmeriHost Inn hotels previously classified as "held for sale" were
reclassified back to operating assets since we no longer were actively marketing
these properties for sale. In accordance with SFAS 144, depreciation was
recorded through December 31, 2003, as if the hotels were never classified as
"held for sale". Certain hotels which have not sold, have been marketed for sale
for more than one year as of the third quarter of 2004. However, market
conditions and contemplated sale terms have changed for these hotels, including
asking price adjustments in certain cases, and we continue to actively market
these hotels for sale, with the expectation that these properties will be sold
within the next twelve months. Therefore, we anticipate that these hotels will
continue to be classified as "held for sale," until sold.
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HOTEL DISPOSITION PLAN
In 2001 and 2002, we sold, or have facilitated the sale for joint ventures or a
landlord, 17 hotel properties. However, during 2003, new senior management, and
the board of directors, determined that the sale of a significantly higher
number of hotel properties would assist us achieving our financial and growth
objectives, as well as support our liquidity. In July 2003, we adopted a
strategic plan to sell approximately 25 to 30 hotel properties over a two-year
period. The properties to be sold include 20 to 25 AmeriHost Inns and six
non-AmeriHost hotels that are wholly or partially-owned. From the inception of
the plan to sell hotels through the third quarter of 2004, we have sold 18
hotels, or approximately one-half of the initial plan, including the sale of 12
hotels during the nine months ended September 30, 2004. The sale of the hotels
has, and is expected to:
- provide liquidity for operational and ongoing capital expenditure
needs;
- reduce outstanding debt;
- increase operating cash flow of the hotel operations segment;
- accelerate the generation and realization of development incentive
and royalty-sharing fees from our agreements with Cendant; and
- provide capital for future new hotel development and/or acquisition
and conversion of existing hotels.
Below is a summary of the sales made under the plan:
(in thousands)
Net cash
Number proceeds Mortgage Cendant
of after mortgage debt Incentive
hotels Payoff reduction Fees (1)
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Consolidated hotels:
AmeriHost Inn hotels 9 $ 3,803 $14,576 $ 1,576
Other brand hotels 2 940 2,276 -
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11 4,743 16,852 1,576
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Unconsolidated hotels:
AmeriHost Inn hotels 0 - - -
Other brand hotels 1 611 2,373 -
------- ------- ------- -------
1 611 2,373 -
------- ------- ------- -------
Total, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 12 $ 5,354 $19,225 $ 1,576
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Total, since the implementation of the
strategic plan to sell hotels 18 $ 9,738 $27,552 $ 2,616
======= ======= ======= =======
(1) These fees are deferred for financial statement reporting purposes, and
amortized as revenue over a 76-month period.
An integral part of our growth plan, profitability, and liquidity is our ability
to sell hotels, including those under the plan for disposition, as well as our
other existing hotels, and hotels we develop in the future.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, COMPARED TO
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
The following tables set forth our selected operations data for the three months
ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. This data should be read in conjunction with our
financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
--------------------------- -------------------------- %
Amount % of Amount % of Increase
(thousands) Revenues (thousands) Revenues (Decrease)
----------- -------- ----------- -------- ----------
Revenue:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations $ 9,379 63.3% $11,725 50.3% (20.0%)
Development and construction 299 2.0% 381 1.6% (21.5%)
Hotel sales 4,109 27.7% 10,041 43.1% (59.1%)
Management services 98 0.7% 124 .5% (21.5%)
Employee leasing 383 2.6% 606 2.6% (36.9%)
Incentive and royalty sharing 376 2.5% 265 1.1% 42.0%
Office building rental 175 1.2% 181 .8% (3.0%)
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14,819 100.0% 23,323 100.0% (36.5%)
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
--------------------------- -------------------------- %
Amount % of Amount % of Increase
(thousands) Revenues (thousands) Revenues (Decrease)
----------- -------- ----------- -------- ----------
Operating costs and expenses:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations 6,620 44.7% 8,108 34.8% (18.4%)
Development and construction 669 4.5% 591 2.5% 13.1%
Hotel sales 4,094 27.6% 8,383 35.9% (51.2%)
Management services 48 0.3% 66 0.3% (27.6%)
Employee leasing 358 2.4% 586 2.5% (38.9%)
Office building rental 45 0.3% 46 0.2% (1.3%)
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11,834 79.9% 17,780 76.2% (33.4%)
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Depreciation and amortization 518 3.5% 626 2.7% (17.2%)
Leasehold rents - hotels 1,174 7.9% 1,212 5.2% (3.1%)
Corporate general &
administrative 1,171 7.9% 527 2.3% 122.3%
Impairment provision 435 2.9% 143 0.6% 203.5%
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Operating income (loss) $ (313) (2.1%) $ 3,035 13.0% (110.3%)
======== ====== ========= ==== ======
Segment Data:
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
--------------------------- ----------------------- %
Amount % of Amount % of Increase
(thousands) Revenues (thousands) Revenues (Decrease)
----------- -------- ----------- -------- ----------
Operating Income (Loss) by Segment:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations $ 1,138 7.7% $ 1,831 % (38.4%)
Non-cash impairment provision (435) (2.9%) (143) (0.6%) (203.5%)
Development and construction (373) (2.5%) (211) (0.9%) (76.4%)
Hotel sales 15 0.1% 1,658 7.1% (99.1%)
Management services 41 0.3% 47 0.2% (14.3%)
Employee leasing 25 0.2% 20 0.1% 23.7%
Incentive and royalty sharing 376 2.5% 275 1.1% 42.6%
Office building rental 90 0.6% 94 0.4% (4.4%)
Corporate general & administrative (1,190) (8.0%) (536) (2.3%) (121.9%)
------- ---- ------- ---- ------
Operating income (loss) $ (313) (2.1%) $ 3,035 13.0% (110.3%)
======= ==== ======= ==== ======
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
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Operating Income (Loss) as a percentage of
segment revenue:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations 12.1% 15.6%
Non-cash impairment provision N/A N/A
Development and construction (124.7%) (55.4%)
Hotel sales 0.4% 16.5%
Management services 41.8% 37.9%
Employee leasing 6.5% 3.3%
Incentive and royalty sharing 100.0% 103.8%
Office building rental 51.4% 51.9%
Corporate general & administrative
------ -----
Total operating income (loss) (2.1%) 13.0%
====== =====
REVENUES. Revenues from Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels decreased due to the
sale of Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels from July 1, 2003 through September
30, 2004, whereby the operations of these hotels were included in our hotel
operations segment during all or part of the third quarter of 2003; however,
such hotels were not included during all or part of the 2004 third quarter. On a
macro basis, our hotel revenues typically follow the general U.S. economic
trends. However, the current economic recovery has lagged in the Midwestern
U.S., which is where the Company's hotels are primarily located. Our hotels are
also affected by local market conditions and trends, including increased
competition from newly constructed hotels. We believe that as the total number
of AmeriHost Inn hotels in the brand increases, the greater the benefits will be
at all AmeriHost locations from marketplace recognition and repeat business. Our
new business plan will primarily focus on building new hotels in larger, growing
markets where many of our competitors already exist or where we anticipate a
certain level of additional hotel development.
Hotel development and construction revenues are directly related to the number
of hotels being developed and constructed for minority-owned entities or
unrelated third parties, and the timing of the construction period. We began the
construction of one new hotel for a minority-owned entity during the third
quarter of 2004, and were in the process of constructing one minority-owned
hotel during the third quarter of 2003. The revenue recognized was based on the
construction progress achieved on each project during the quarter.
Hotel sales revenue decreased as a result of the sales of two wholly owned
AmeriHost Inn hotels during the third quarter of 2004, at an aggregate price
that was less than the sales price of three wholly owned AmeriHost Inn hotels
during the third quarter of 2003. The sale of the two wholly owned AmeriHost Inn
hotels in the 2004 third quarter generated hotel revenues of approximately $4.1
million, net of closing costs, compared to $10.0 million, net of closing costs,
from the sale of the three hotels in the third quarter of 2003. We intend to
continue to build and sell AmeriHost Inn hotels in order to generate increased
fees under the agreement with Cendant while enhancing our operating results and
cash flow.
Hotel management services revenue decreased primarily due to the sale of one
hotel by a joint venture during the second quarter of 2004, which had a
management contract with the Company, the first quarter 2004 transfer of the
hotel management responsibilities for a joint venture from the Company to an
affiliate of the joint venture partner, and the acquisition of a joint venture
hotel under a management contract during the third quarter of 2003.
Employee leasing revenue decreased during the third quarter of 2004 primarily as
the result of a lesser number of hotels under leasing contracts in 2004 versus
2003.
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Incentive and royalty sharing revenue increased as a result of the sale of
additional AmeriHost Inn hotels and the increase in the number of non-Company
owned AmeriHost Inn hotels franchised with Cendant. Approximately $258,000 and
$171,000 was recognized during the third quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively,
from the amortization of development incentive fees. We also recorded
approximately $105,000 and $94,000 in royalty sharing revenue during the three
months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. We received
approximately $503,000 and $721,000 in development incentive fees related to
AmeriHost Inn hotel sales during the three months ended September 30, 2004 and
2003, respectively.
Office building rental revenue consisting of leasing activities from our office
building, decreased slightly due to the termination of the lease with one tenant
and the leasing of additional office space during 2003. We occupy approximately
27% of the rentable square feet, as reduced in 2003 as part of a restructuring.
Approximately 50% of the space is leased to unrelated third parties pursuant to
long-term lease agreements, and we are working with a national commercial real
estate broker who is very active in leasing office space in the Chicago
Metropolitan area, to assist us in leasing the rest of the available space.
During the three months ended September 30, 2004, we did not lease any of the
additional available space.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES. Total operating costs and expenses decreased,
primarily due to the lower aggregate net depreciated cost basis of the two
AmeriHost Inn hotels sold in the third quarter of 2004 versus the three sold in
2003, and a decrease in operating costs and expenses from the Consolidated
AmeriHost Inn hotels. The decrease in the total amount of operating costs in the
hotel operations segment was due primarily to the fewer number of AmeriHost Inn
hotels included in this segment -- 40 hotels at September 30, 2004, as compared
to 51 hotels at September 30, 2003. Hotel operating costs and expenses as a
percentage of hotel revenues for the consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels increased
due primarily to increases in certain costs including salaries and wages, sales
and marketing, maintenance, energy, and real estate tax expense, partially
offset by a decrease in general insurance.
Operating costs and expenses for the hotel development and construction segment
increased, due primarily to business development personnel additions, and the
recording of a reserve in the third quarter of 2004 of approximately $175,000
for construction work to repair water damage at an AmeriHost Inn hotel, offset
by lower expenses associated with the earlier development stage of the one joint
venture hotel being constructed during the third quarter of 2004, versus the one
joint venture hotel under construction during the third quarter of 2003. The
personnel additions are the result of the Company's strategic business plan to
accelerate the pace of new hotel development and the additional support needed
for the plan of hotel disposition. With respect to the water damage, the
sub-contractor is no longer in business and an insurance claim has been filed
with the sub-contractor's insurance company, however, that insurance company is
currently in receivership with the State of Illinois. While the Company is
hopeful that it may yet receive proceeds from the insurance company, it has
reserved against 100% of the insurance claim.
Hotel sales operating expenses decreased as a result of the lower aggregate net
depreciated cost basis related to the sales of two wholly owned AmeriHost Inn
hotels during the third quarter of 2004, versus the net depreciated cost basis
of the three wholly owned AmeriHost Inn hotel sold during the third quarter of
2003. The net depreciated cost basis is expensed upon consummation of the sale.
Hotel management services segment operating costs and expenses decreased
primarily due to a lower number of hotels under management service contracts in
the third quarter of 2004, versus the same period in 2003, a focused effort to
reduce costs and a restructuring beginning in the third quarter of 2003,
partially offset by the expansion of sales and marketing activity designed to
increase hotel revenues.
Employee leasing operating costs and expenses decreased during the third quarter
of 2004 primarily as the result of a lesser number of hotels under leasing
contracts in 2004 versus 2003.
Office building rental operating costs and expenses consisted primarily of
expenses related to the management and operation of our office building. These
expenses basically remained flat during the third quarter of 2004, as compared
to 2003. Some of the office building's costs have been allocated to other
operating segments.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased, primarily due to the fewer
number of AmeriHost Inn hotels included in this segment -- 40 hotels at
September 30, 2004, as compared to 51 hotels at September 30, 2003.
Leasehold rents - hotels decreased slightly during the third quarter of 2004
compared to the third quarter of 2003, due to the purchase of one leased
AmeriHost Inn hotel, the termination of another non-AmeriHost Inn hotel lease
upon its expiration during the third quarter of 2003, and the August 2004 sale
of a leased AmeriHost Inn hotel, partially offset by annual rent increases
pursuant to the lease agreements. The lease agreements with PMC for 20 AmeriHost
Inn hotels were modified
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effective October 1, 2004. See "Executive Overview - hotel and corporate level
financing" above for a detailed description of the modifications.
Corporate general and administrative expense increased due primarily to
increases in professional fees, corporate finance staff, and the recording of a
reserve in connection with the sale of the Company's interest in an
unconsolidated joint venture. Professional fees include legal services, and
analytical and financial consulting services incurred in connection with our
discussions with PMC and the related lease restructuring as well as investment
banking services. As part of the Company's business plan, a Vice President of
Finance position was added in December 2003 to assist us in all aspects of
corporate accounting and financial analysis, in addition to some incremental
support in the area of new development and corporate financing. Of the $644,000
increase in general and administrative expenses during the three months ended
September 30, 2004, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2003,
approximately $470,000 is related to specific projects which are expected to be
non-recurring in nature.
Approximately $171,000 of the $435,000 of impairment charges recorded in the
third quarter of 2004 was in direct connection with our plan for the disposition
of certain hotel assets, as adopted in July 2003 that we have marketed for sale
as discussed above. This third quarter of 2004 impairment represents additional
adjustments for certain AmeriHost Inn hotel assets to decrease the carrying
value of the assets to the anticipated market value, net of closing costs, based
on our most recent analysis and market information. Approximately $188,000 of
the third quarter 2004 impairment relates to the reduction of the carrying value
of a vacant land parcel to its estimated fair market value as the land was
marketed for sale. This parcel was initially purchased as the site for a future
hotel, however the current local market economics do not support sufficient
demand for hotel rooms. The remaining $76,000 of impairment relates to a joint
venture owning a non-AmeriHost Inn hotel, in which the Company has a 50%
ownership interest. Subsequent to September 30, 2004, the Company sold its
ownership interest in this joint venture. The Company recorded $76,000 in
impairment charges in connection with this sale, reducing the carrying value of
this investment to the net sales price.
OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT. The following discussion of operating income by
segment excludes any corporate general and administrative expense and the
non-cash hotel impairment charges.
Operating income from consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels decreased, due primarily
to:
- the sale of consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels during the past 12
months which operated with an operating income; and
- the increase of certain expenses, including salaries and wages,
sales and marketing, maintenance, energy, and real estate taxes.
These factors were partially offset by:
- the sale of consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels during the past 12
months which operated with an operating loss;
- the decrease of certain expenses, including general insurance.
We believe that aggregate hotel revenue growth is critical to improving the
results of our hotel operations. As such, if our revenue enhancement programs
are not successful, or if the economic recovery now underway is not sustained,
or if the recovery does not have a corresponding improvement in the lodging
industry and our hotels, it could have a significant, negative impact on our
results of operation and financial condition.
The hotel development and construction segment incurred an operating loss of
approximately $373,000 during the third quarter of 2004, versus a loss of
approximately $211,000 in 2003, due primarily to a $175,000 reserve for water
damage suffered at a hotel recorded in the third quarter of 2004 and higher
salaries and wages, offset by the difference in the development/construction
stage of the one joint venture hotel under construction in 2004, versus the one
joint venture hotel under construction in 2003. With respect to the water
damage, the Company has filed an insurance claim with the insurance company of
the sub-contractor responsible for the construction of the hotel, however the
Company has reserved 100% of the claim. Salaries and wages increased in 2004 due
to personnel additions in the business development area, as part of our
strategic business plan to add strength and resources in hotel development and
underwriting in order to accelerate the pace of new hotel development in larger
markets, and the additional support needed to execute the plan for hotel
disposition.
Operating income from hotel sales decreased due to the sale of two AmeriHost Inn
hotels at a lesser total profit during the third quarter of 2004, versus the
sale of the three AmeriHost Inn hotels during the third quarter of 2003.
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The decrease in hotel management services segment operating income during 2004
was due primarily to the sale of one hotel by a joint venture during the second
quarter of 2004, which had a management contract with the Company, and the first
quarter 2004 transfer of the hotel management responsibilities for a joint
venture from the Company to an affiliate of the joint venture partner and an
increase in sales and marketing expenses.
Office building rental operating income decreased slightly due to lower 2004
tenant occupancy resulting from the termination of a tenant lease, partially
offset by the annual rent increases allocated to the tenants in accordance with
their lease agreements.
INTEREST EXPENSE. The decrease in interest expense during the first three months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2003
was attributable to the reduction in our overall level of debt as a result
primarily of (i) the sale of consolidated hotels and the use of proceeds to
payoff the related mortgage debt and a portion of our operating line-of-credit,
and (ii) interest rate reductions on floating rate debt, partially offset by the
mortgage financing of newly constructed or acquired consolidated hotels, and a
higher interest rate on our operating line-of-credit.
GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS. A gain of approximately $283,000 was recognized in the
third quarter of 2004 versus a gain of $400,000 during the same period in 2003.
The 2004 gain is primarily the result of the proceeds received from the sale of
a land parcel owned by the Company. The $400,000 gain reflected in the third
quarter of 2003 represents the final installment received in connection with the
Company's sale of the AmeriHost Inn brand name to Cendant in 2000. As part of
our strategy to focus primarily on the development and sale of new AmeriHost Inn
hotels, we intend to sell all our owned, non-AmeriHost Inn hotels. Two
consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels were sold during the third quarter of 2004
and one consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotel was sold during the third quarter
of 2003. Any gain or loss on the sale of these hotels is reported as "equity in
income (loss) of affiliates," for unconsolidated joint ventures, or as
"discontinued operations," for consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels, in the
period in which the sale is consummated.
CHANGE IN EQUITY OF AFFILIATES. The change in equity of affiliates during the
three months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the three months ended
September 30, 2003, was primarily attributable to the second quarter 2004 sale
of one unconsolidated joint venture, which had significant operating losses in
the third quarter of 2003 and the improved operating results of the remaining
hotels owned by the unconsolidated joint ventures. Distributions from affiliates
were approximately $62,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2004,
compared to approximately $458 during the three months ended September 30, 2003.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. Discontinued operations includes the operations, net of
tax, of consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels sold, or to be sold pursuant to
the plan for hotel dispositions, or leased with an accelerated termination date.
These non-AmeriHost Inn hotels are expected to be disposed of during the next
twelve months. Discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30,
2004 includes five hotels, compared to eight hotels during the three months
ended September 30, 2003. The hotel lease for a non-AmeriHost Inn hotel was
amended, which accelerated the termination date from 2010 to 2005, or earlier.
As a result, the depreciation of the leasehold improvements and furniture,
fixtures and equipment at this hotel was accelerated beginning January 1, 2004
to reflect the revised termination date. Approximately $216,000 was recorded as
incremental depreciation during the third quarter of 2004 from the lease
amendment. Additionally, a $100,000 franchise termination fee was accrued in the
third quarter of 2004 for this hotel based upon our assessment that the hotel
would not retain its current affiliation and the company, as such, would be
responsible for a franchise termination fee to Cendant, the franchisor.
Exclusive of the incremental depreciation and any franchise termination fee, the
pretax operating results of the hotels included in "discontinued operations"
improved, from a loss of approximately $203,000 during the three months ended
September 30, 2003 to pretax income of approximately $113,000 during the three
months ended September 30, 2004. This improvement was primarily the result of a
lesser number of non-AmeriHost Inn hotels in the portfolio during the three
months ended September 30, 2004 (five), versus the three months ended June 30,
2003 (eight).
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, COMPARED TO
THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
The following tables set forth our selected operations data for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. This data should be read in conjunction with
our financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
----------------------------------- ---------------------------------- %
Amount % of Amount % of Increase
(thousands) Revenues (thousands) Revenues (Decrease)
----------- -------- ----------- -------- ----------
Revenue:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations $ 26,790 53.2% $ 31,292 55.8% (14.4%)
Development and construction 1,890 3.8% 2,478 4.4% (23.7%)
Hotel sales 18,386 36.5% 19,074 34.0% (3.6%)
Management services 301 .6% 353 0.6% (14.8%)
Employee leasing 1,505 3.0% 1,665 3.0% (9.5%)
Incentive and royalty sharing 977 1.9% 695 1.2% 40.6%
Office building rental 525 1.0% 537 1.0% (2.3%)
----------- ----- ---------- ----- -----
50,374 100.0% 56,094 100.0% (10.2%)
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
------------------------------- ---------------------------- %
Amount % of Amount % of Increase
(thousands) Revenues (thousands) Revenues (Decrease)
----------- -------- ----------- -------- ----------
Operating costs and expenses:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations 20,750 41.2% 23,595 42.2% (12.1%)
Development and construction 2,791 5.5% 2,728 4.8% 2.3%
Hotel sales 15,580 30.9% 15,638 27.9% (0.4%)
Management services 163 .3% 206 0.4% (20.5%)
Employee leasing 1,428 2.8% 1,612 2.8% (11.5%)
Office building rental 121 .3% 142 0.2% (14.8%)
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40,833 81.1% 43,921 78.3% (7.0%)
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Depreciation and amortization 1,585 3.1% 2,540 4.5 % (37.6%)
Leasehold rents - hotels 3,567 7.1% 3,649 6.5 % (2.3%)
Corporate general & administrative 2,751 5.5% 1,490 2.7 % 84.7%
Impairment provision 881 1.7% 4,808 8.6 % (81.7%)
-------- ---- ------ ---- -----
Operating income (loss) $ 757 1.5% $ (314) (0.6)% 340.8%
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Segment Data:
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
------------------------------- ---------------------------- %
Amount % of Amount % of Increase
(thousands) Revenues (thousands) Revenues (Decrease)
----------- -------- ----------- -------- ----------
Operating Income (Loss) by Segment:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations $ 1,086 2.1% $ 1,721 3.0% (36.5%)
Non-cash impairment provision (881) (1.7%) (4,807) (8.5%) 81.7%
Development and construction (906) (1.8%) (253) (0.5%) (258.9%)
Hotel sales 2,806 15.3% 3,437 6.1% (18.3%)
Management services 108 0.2% 113 0.2% (4.5%)
Employee leasing 77 0.2% 51 0.1% 52.1%
Incentive and royalty sharing 976 1.9% 695 1.2% 40.6%
Office building rental 284 0.6% 273 0.5% 4.0%
Corporate general & administrative (2,793) (5.5%) (1,544) (2.7%) (81.0%)
------- ---- ------- ---- -----
Operating income (loss) $ 757 1.5% $ (314) (0.6%) 340.8%
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
--------------------- -------------------
Operating Income (Loss) as a percentage of segment
revenue:
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations 4.1% 5.5%
Non-cash impairment provision N/A N/A
Development and construction (47.9%) (10.2%)
Hotel sales 15.3% 18.0%
Management services 35.9% 32.0%
Employee leasing 5.1% 3.1%
Incentive and royalty sharing 100.0% 100.0%
Office building rental 54.1% 51.0%
Corporate general & administrative N/A N/A
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Total operating income (loss) 1.5 % (0.6%)
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REVENUES. Revenues from Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels decreased due to the
sale of Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels from January 1, 2003 through September
30, 2004, whereby the operations of these hotels were included in our hotel
operations segment during all or part of the first nine months of 2003; however
such hotels were not included during all or part of the first nine months of
2004. The decrease in revenues from Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels was
partially offset by a 1.1% increase in same room revenues for the Consolidated
AmeriHost Inn hotels, during the nine months ended September 30, 2004. On a
macro basis, our hotel revenues typically follow the general U.S. economic
trends. However, the current economic recovery has lagged in the Midwestern
U.S., which is where the Company's hotels are primarily located. Our hotels are
also affected by local market conditions and trends, including increased
competition from newly constructed hotels. We believe that as the total number
of AmeriHost Inn hotels in the brand increases, the greater the benefits will be
at all AmeriHost locations from marketplace recognition and repeat business. Our
new business plan will primarily focus on building new hotels in larger, growing
markets where many of our competitors already exist or where we anticipate a
certain level of additional hotel development.
Hotel development and construction revenues are directly related to the number
of hotels being developed and constructed for minority-owned entities or
unrelated third parties, and the timing of the construction period. We completed
the construction of one hotel for a minority-owned entity in April of 2004,
which had begun construction in the third quarter of 2003, and initiated
construction of a new hotel in September 2004 for a joint venture in which we
are a minority partner. One other minority-owned hotel was also completed in the
second quarter of 2003. The revenue recognized by the Company was based on the
construction progress achieved on each project during these periods.
Hotel sales revenue decreased as a result of the sales of eight wholly owned
AmeriHost Inn hotels during the first nine months of 2004, at an aggregate price
that was less than the sale of six wholly owned AmeriHost Inn hotels during the
first nine months of 2003. The sale of the eight wholly owned AmeriHost Inn
hotels in the first nine months of 2004 generated net hotel revenues of
approximately $18.4 million compared to $19.1 million from the sale of the six
hotels in the first nine months of 2003. We intend to continue to build and sell
AmeriHost Inn hotels in order to generate increased fees under the agreement
with Cendant while enhancing our operating results and cash flow.
Hotel management services revenue decreased, due primarily to the sale of one
hotel by a joint venture during the first nine months of 2004, which had a
management contract with the Company, the 2004 first quarter transfer of the
hotel management responsibilities for a joint venture from the Company to an
affiliate of the joint venture partner, and the acquisition of a joint venture
hotel under a management contract in 2003.
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Employee leasing revenue decreased, due primarily to the lesser number of hotels
under leasing contracts during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 versus
the same period in 2003. Incentive and royalty sharing revenue increased as a
result of the sale of additional AmeriHost Inn hotels and the increase in the
number of non-Company owned AmeriHost Inn hotels franchised with Cendant.
Approximately $695,000 and $471,000 was recognized during the first nine months
of 2004 and 2003, respectively, from the amortization of development incentive
fees. We also recorded approximately $282,000 and $224,000 in royalty sharing
revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
We received approximately $1.6 million in development incentive fees related to
AmeriHost Inn hotel sales during both the nine months ended September 30, 2004
and the same period in 2003.
Office building rental revenue consisting of leasing activities from our office
building, decreased due to the termination of the lease with one tenant,
partially offset by annual increases as stipulated in the various lease
agreements with the remaining tenants, and the leasing of additional office
space during 2003. We occupy approximately 27% of the rentable square feet, as
reduced in 2003 as part of a restructuring. Approximately 50% of the space is
leased to unrelated third parties pursuant to long-term lease agreements, and we
are working with a national commercial real estate broker who is very active in
leasing office space in the Chicago Metropolitan area to assist us in leasing
the rest of the available space. During the first nine months of 2004, we have
not leased any of the additional available space.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES. Total operating costs and expenses decreased,
primarily due to a decrease in operating costs and expenses from the
Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels. A decrease in the total amount of operating
costs in the hotel operations segment was due primarily to the fewer number of
AmeriHost Inn hotels included in this segment -- 40 hotels at September 30,
2004, as compared to 51 hotels at September 30, 2003. Operating costs and
expenses as a percentage of revenues for the consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels
increased due primarily to increases in certain costs during the first nine
months of 2004, including salaries and wages, sales and marketing, energy and
maintenance costs, partially offset by decreases in general insurance.
Operating costs and expenses for the hotel development and construction segment
increased slightly due to business development personnel additions, and the
recording of a reserve in the third quarter of 2004 of approximately $175,000
for construction work to repair water damage at a hotel, offset by lower
expenses associated with the difference in the development activity of the joint
ventures under construction in the first nine months of 2004, versus the same
period in 2003. The personnel additions are the result of the Company's
strategic business plan to accelerate the pace of new hotel development and the
additional support needed to execute the plan of hotel disposition. With respect
to the water damage, an insurance claim has been filed with the outside
sub-contractor's insurance company, however we have reserved 100% of the claim
costs expended to repair the water damage. Operating costs and expenses for the
hotel development and construction segment decreased as a result of the decrease
in hotel development activity for the first nine months of 2004, compared to
2003.
Hotel sales operating expenses decreased slightly as a result of the lower
aggregate net depreciated cost basis related to the sales of eight wholly owned
AmeriHost Inn hotels during the first nine months of 2004, versus the net
depreciated cost basis of the six wholly owned AmeriHost Inn hotels sold during
the first nine months of 2003. The net depreciated cost basis is expensed upon
consummation of the sale.
Hotel management services segment operating costs and expenses decreased
primarily due to a lower number of hotels under management contracts during the
first nine months of 2004, versus the same period in 2003, and a focused effort
to reduce costs and the restructuring beginning in the third quarter of 2003,
partially offset by the expansion of sales and marketing activity designed to
increase hotel revenues.
Employee leasing operating costs and expenses decreased due to the lesser number
of hotels under leasing arrangements for the nine months ended September 30,
2004, versus the same period in 2003.
Office building rental operating costs and expenses consisted primarily of
expenses related to the operations and management of our office building. The
decrease in operating expenses from the first nine months of 2003 to 2004 was
due primarily to a change in the allocation of certain of the office building
costs among the other operating segments. The new allocation method was adopted
based on an internal review to more accurately reflect the segment occupancy
expense.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased, primarily due to the
classification of certain assets as "held for sale," which properties were not
depreciated beginning in July 2003, the date of this determination, in
accordance with the relevant accounting literature, and the sale of consolidated
AmeriHost Inn hotels during the last fifteen months. Consequently, the hotels
classified as "held for sale" were depreciated for the first six months of 2003,
if open, and not the first nine months of 2004.
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Leasehold rents - hotels decreased slightly during the first nine months of 2004
compared to the first nine months of 2003, due to the purchase of one leased
AmeriHost Inn hotel and the termination of another non-AmeriHost Inn hotel lease
upon its expiration during the third quarter of 2003, and the August 2004 sale
of a leased AmeriHost Inn hotel, partially offset by annual rent increases
pursuant to the lease agreements. The lease agreements for 20 AmeriHost Inn
hotels were modified effective October 1, 2004. See "Executive Overview - hotel
and corporate level financing" above for a detailed description of the
modifications.
Corporate general and administrative expense increased due primarily to
increases in professional fees, corporate finance staff, directors and officers
liability insurance, and non-cash director expenses in the form of restricted
stock. Professional fees include legal services, analytical and financial
consulting services incurred in connection with our ongoing discussions with PMC
and the related lease restructuring as well as investment banking services. As
previously disclosed in prior SEC filings, we hired a Vice President of Finance
in December 2003 to assist us in all aspects of corporate accounting and
financial analysis, in addition to some incremental support in the area of new
development and corporate financing. Director expenses include director fees,
which were revised during the first quarter of 2003 to be competitive with other
public companies of a similar size, including non-cash compensation in the form
of restricted common stock. Of the $1,261,000 increase in general and
administrative expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2004, as
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, approximately $729,000 is
related to specific projects which are expected to be non-recurring in nature.
The hotel impairment provision was recorded primarily in connection with our
plan for the disposition of certain hotel assets, as adopted in July 2003 that
we have marketed for sale as discussed above. Approximately $617,000 of the
impairment adjustments recorded during the first nine months of 2004 represents
additional adjustments for certain AmeriHost Inn hotel assets to decrease the
carrying value of the assets to the anticipated market value, net of closing
costs, based on our most recent analysis and market information. Approximately
$188,000 of the 2004 impairment relates to a reduction in the carrying value of
a land parcel to its estimated fair market value as the land was marketed for
sale. This parcel was initially purchased as the site for a future hotel,
however the current local market economics do not support sufficient demand for
hotel rooms. Additionally, $76,000 of impairment relates to a joint venture
owning a non-AmeriHost Inn hotel, in which the Company has a 50% ownership
interest. Subsequent to September 30, 2004, the Company sold its ownership
interest in this joint venture. The Company recorded $76,000 in impairment
charges in connection with this sale, reducing the carrying value of this
investment to the net sales price.
OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT. The following discussion of operating income by
segment excludes any corporate general and administrative expense and the
non-cash hotel impairment charges.
Operating loss from consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels improved slightly, due
primarily to:
- the sale of consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels during the past 15
months which operated with an operating loss;
- the decrease in depreciation expense due to the implementation of
the plan for hotel disposition; and
- the decrease of certain expenses, including general insurance.
These factors were partially offset by:
- the sale of consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels during the past 15
months which operated with operating income; and
- the increase of certain expenses, including salaries and wages,
sales and marketing, maintenance, and energy.
We believe that aggregate hotel revenue growth is critical to improving the
results of our hotel operations. As such, if our revenue enhancement programs
are not successful, or if the economic recovery now underway is not sustained,
or if the recovery does not have a corresponding improvement in the lodging
industry and our hotels, it could have a significant, negative impact on our
results of operation and financial condition.
The hotel development and construction segment incurred a greater operating loss
during the first nine months of 2004, versus 2003, due to the decrease in hotel
development and construction activity for minority-owned joint ventures during
2004, compared with 2003, and an increase in operating expenses. Operating costs
and expenses increased due to the addition of business development personnel in
connection with our strategic business plan to accelerate the pace of hotel
development in larger markets, and the recording of a reserve in the third
quarter of 2004 of approximately $175,000 for construction work to repair water
damage at a hotel.
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Operating income from hotel sales decreased due to the sale of eight AmeriHost
Inn hotels at a greater total profit during the first nine months of 2004,
versus the sale of six AmeriHost Inn hotels during the first nine months of
2003.
The decrease in hotel management services segment operating income during the
first nine months of 2004 was due primarily to an increase in sales and
marketing expenses as a result of a focused effort to increase hotel revenues.
Employee leasing operating income increased, due primarily to lower operating
expenses. Office building rental operating income increased, attributable to the
change in allocation of expenses among our other business segments.
INTEREST EXPENSE. The decrease in interest expense during the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2003 was
attributable to the reduction in our overall level of debt as a result primarily
of (i) the sale of consolidated hotels and the use of proceeds to payoff the
related mortgage debt and a portion of our operating line-of-credit, and (ii)
interest rate reductions on floating rate debt, partially offset by the mortgage
financing of newly constructed or acquired consolidated hotels, and a higher
interest rate on our operating line-of-credit. Interest expense does not include
interest incurred on hotels under development and construction. We capitalize
interest expense incurred during the pre-opening construction period of a
consolidated hotel project, as part of the total development cost. The amount
capitalized includes both interest charges from a direct construction loan, plus
interest computed at our incremental borrowing rate on the total costs incurred
to date in excess of the construction loan funding.
GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS. Approximately $283,000 was recognized during the first
nine months of 2004 versus a gain of $400,000 during the same period in 2003.
The 2004 gain is primarily the result of the third quarter proceeds received
from the sale of a land parcel owned by the Company. The $400,000 gain recorded
in 2003 represents the final installment received in the third quarter in
connection with the Company's sale of the AmeriHost Inn brand name to Cendant in
2000. As part of our strategy to focus primarily on the development and sale of
new AmeriHost Inn hotels, we intend to sell all our owned, non-AmeriHost Inn
hotels. There were two consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels sold during the
first nine months of 2004, as well as the first nine months of 2003. Any gain or
loss on the sale of these hotels is reported as "equity in income (loss) of
affiliates," for unconsolidated joint ventures, or as "discontinued operations,"
for consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels, in the period in which the sale is
consummated.
CHANGE IN EQUITY OF AFFILIATES. The change in equity of affiliates during the
nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the nine months ended
September 30, 2003, was primarily attributable to the 2004 second quarter sale
of a non-AmeriHost unconsolidated hotel which had significant operating losses
in the third quarter of 2003 and improved operating results of the hotels owned
by the unconsolidated joint ventures. Distributions from affiliates were
approximately $100,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared
to approximately $10,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. Discontinued operations includes the operations, net of
tax, of consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels sold, or to be sold pursuant to
the plan for hotel dispositions, or leased with an accelerated termination date.
These non-AmeriHost Inn hotels are expected to be disposed of during the next
twelve months. Discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30,
2004 includes five hotels, compared to eight hotels during the nine months ended
September 30, 2003. In addition, discontinued operations includes approximately
$943,000 and $893,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003,
respectively, in non-cash impairment charges pursuant to the plan of
disposition. The impairment amount included in 2004 relates primarily to one
hotel, which is over 25 years old with exterior corridors and will require a
significant amount of capital expenditures over the next few years if not sold.
Furthermore, as a result of a change in brand affiliation and the addition of
newer hotels in its local market, the operating performance has declined. These
factors have had a negative impact on the value of the hotel, resulting in the
impairment charge. In addition, the hotel lease for a non-AmeriHost Inn hotel
was amended, which accelerated the termination date from 2010 to 2005, or
earlier. As a result, the depreciation of the leasehold improvements and
furniture, fixtures and equipment at this hotel was accelerated beginning
January 1, 2004 to reflect the revised termination date. Approximately $647,000
was recorded as incremental depreciation during the first nine months of 2004
from the lease amendment. Additionally, a $100,000 franchise termination fee was
accrued in the third quarter of 2004 for this hotel based upon based upon our
assessment that the hotel would not retain its current affiliation and the
company would be responsible for a franchise termination fee to Cendant, the
franchisor. Exclusive of the impairment charges, the incremental depreciation,
and any franchise termination fee, the pretax loss from the operations of the
hotels included in "discontinued operations" improved significantly, from a loss
of approximately $1.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 to
a loss of approximately $243,000 during the nine months ended September 30,
2004. This improvement was the result primarily of the disposition of three
non-AmeriHost Inn hotels, each of which operated at a pretax loss during the
nine
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months ended September 30, 2003 as well as improved operating results for the
five non-AmeriHost Inn hotels included in discontinued operations during the
nine months ended September 30, 2004.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS. Through wholly-owned subsidiaries, we are a
general partner or managing member in 14 hotel joint ventures as of September
30, 2004. As a general partner, we are secondarily liable for the obligations
and liabilities of these joint venture partnerships. As of September 30, 2004,
these joint ventures had $26.8 million outstanding under mortgage loan
agreements, compared to $26.7 million for joint ventures as of December 31,
2003. Approximately $4.7 million of this amount has been included in our
consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2004, reflecting the debt
owed by joint ventures in which we have a majority or controlling ownership
interest, leaving approximately $22.1 million in off-balance sheet mortgage debt
owed by unconsolidated joint ventures. If we subsequently obtain a majority or
controlling ownership interest in a joint venture, or if we conclude that a
joint venture meets the provisions of FIN 46R as outlined below, the joint
venture's debt will be included in our consolidated financial statements. Of
this $22.1 million of financing, we also have provided approximately $17.1
million in guarantees to the lenders. Other partners have also guaranteed $13.8
million of these financings, which may ultimately impact the exposure on our
guarantees. One unconsolidated joint venture mortgage loan in the amount of
approximately $1.7 million at September 30, 2004 matured on November 1, 2004,
however the lender has extended this maturity date for a one year period. Unless
the properties collateralizing the debt are sold, the remaining unconsolidated
joint venture mortgage loans mature after 2005. [See also "Liquidity and Capital
Resources" below.] In connection with our plan to increase hotel development
through joint ventures, we anticipate that the total off-balance sheet mortgage
debt on joint ventures in which we have an ownership interest, will increase.
The level of guarantees we provide on this debt may also increase accordingly,
however this will be determined on a project by project basis, and provided only
if deemed appropriate.
From time to time, we advance funds to these joint ventures for working capital
and renovation projects. The advances bear interest at rates ranging from prime
to 10% per annum and are due upon demand. Interest is accrued in all loans, and
paid to us periodically. The advances totaled $1.5 million at September 30,
2004, and are included in investments in and advances to unconsolidated hotel
joint ventures in our consolidated financial statements. We expect the joint
ventures to repay these advances primarily from the sale of the related hotels,
and cash flow generated from hotel operations, however there is no guarantee
that we will recover the entire amount outstanding.
During the first quarter of 2004, a joint venture owning a non-AmeriHost Inn
hotel, in which we have a 50% ownership interest, amended its partnership
agreement. The amendment (i) provided for all future capital calls to be funded
by the other partner, with no funding obligation to us and without dilution of
our ownership interest, (ii) clarified our first priority distributions upon the
sale of the hotel, (iii) mandated that the hotel be marketed for sale, and (iv)
transferred the hotel management responsibilities to an affiliate of our joint
venture partner. In November 2004, we sold our ownership interest in this joint
venture for approximately $1.3 million.
During 2004, the Company and a partner in three hotel joint ventures entered
into an agreement to pursue the sale of the hotels. The joint ventures are owned
25% by the Company and 75% by the joint venture partner. The sale of the hotels
requires the approval of both partners. The agreement provides that upon the
sale of one of the hotels, the joint venture partner would receive a minimum
amount from the net proceeds, with any deficiency funded by the Company. This
hotel is currently under contract for sale, and based on the anticipated sale
price, the joint venture partner's share of the net distributable proceeds upon
the sale of this hotel as computed in accordance with the original joint venture
agreement would be in excess of the minimum amount. However, depending upon the
order in which the hotels are sold, certain disproportionate distributions may
be made to the joint venture partner upon the sale of a hotel, with an
offsetting reduction in distributions to the joint venture partner upon the sale
of the remaining hotel(s). Upon the sale of all three hotels, total
distributions to the Company and to the joint venture partner are expected to be
substantially the same as under the original joint venture agreements. Based
upon the initial analysis, the Company expects that two of these joint ventures
will be considered variable interest entities in accordance with FIN 46R, and
will be consolidated in the Company's financial statements upon adoption of FIN
46R. The Company is required to adopt FIN 46R for interim periods ending after
December 15, 2004. The consolidation of the two joint ventures is expected to
add $3.6 million in assets and $3.5 million in liabilities to the consolidated
financial statements as of December 31, 2004. The value of the guarantee
computed was nominal. For a further description of FIN46R, see Note 15 to the
consolidated financial statements set forth herein. As of September 30, 2004, we
had investments in, and advances to, these joint ventures of approximately
$124,000, which was presented as such under the equity method of accounting in
our consolidated financial statements. Based on our assessment, all of our other
unconsolidated investments will continue to be accounted for under the equity
method.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General
Our principal liquidity needs for the next twelve months are to:
- fund normal recurring expenses;
- meet debt service requirements including the repayment or
refinancing of approximately $1.9 million of hotel mortgage
indebtedness that matures within the twelve month period;
- meet the obligations under our operating line-of-credit, which
matures in April 2005;
- meet lease payment obligations of approximately $4.2 million,
primarily to PMC Commercial Trust;
- fund capital expenditures, primarily hotel and office building
improvements of approximately $1.5 million to $2.1 million on an
annual basis, based on our current portfolio.
To the extent available, we also need funds for the following growth activities:
- fund equity contributions on joint venture development projects; and
- for wholly-owned hotel development projects, if any, fund
development costs not covered under construction loans.
In August 2004, we facilitated the sale of a hotel owned by PMC to a third
party, as the final hotel pursuant to the January 2001 amendment, thereby
avoiding any rent increase. We have no further obligation under the January 2001
amendment. Upon the sale of this hotel, the individual hotel lease was
terminated, and PMC received the sale proceeds, net of closing costs. Since the
total proceeds to PMC were less than the specified value contained in the
original lease, the shortfall became our obligation and was evidenced by a
promissory note to PMC bearing interest at the rate of 8.5% on an annual basis,
due May 1, 2005. This obligation was reduced by the payment of a termination fee
in October 2004 and the application of the remaining balance in the lease
deposit escrow account pursuant to the third amendment effective October 1,
2004.
The third amendment fixed the rent payments at 8.5% of the original specified
values, and provides for the sale of the hotels over a four year period. The
annual rent payment was reduced to approximately $4.1 million for the 20
existing hotels, subject to the hotel sale provisions, or a reduction of
approximately $1.0 million annually. Together with the hotel sale provision,
these modifications are anticipated to reduce the former aggregate lease payment
obligation through 2014 of approximately $47.2 million to an estimated aggregate
new obligation of $10.0 to $12.0 million, depending upon the timing of the hotel
sales, plus a promissory note payable by us to PMC (the "Proceeds Deficit
Note"). The Proceeds Deficit Note will increase (or decrease), on a cumulative
basis as the hotels are sold, for a shortfall (or excess) computed as the
difference between a leased hotel's net sale price and its original assigned
value. A portion of the Proceeds Deficit Note is to be repaid to PMC within 45
days of each hotel sale, based on the hotel's most recent annual revenues, with
the remaining amount to be repaid to PMC over a term of up to seven years. Based
on our current estimates of fair market value of the 20 leased hotels, we
estimate the aggregate net shortfall payable to PMC will be in the range of $8.0
to $9.5 million which we expect to be partially offset by fees we receive from
Cendant as described below. We must facilitate the sale of the hotels generally
at a pace of five hotels per year measured on a cumulative basis, and at prices
approved by PMC. If the sales schedule is not met, the lease rate will revert to
the original lease contractual rate, or a higher lease default rate in certain
circumstances, until the number of hotels sold becomes compliant with the sale
schedule.
As these hotels are sold to buyers who maintain their AmeriHost Inn franchise
affiliation, as required under the modification, we expect to receive the
one-time development incentive fees from Cendant. Total development incentive
fees from the sale of the 20 leased hotels is estimated to be approximately $3.0
to $4.0 million. We anticipate that these fees will be utilized to fund the
required cash payment due PMC under the Proceeds Deficit Note. As a result, the
Proceeds Deficit Note balance through the sale of all 20 leased hotels and the
application of these payments, is anticipated to be approximately $4.0 to $6.5
million, subject to mandatory principal payments as discussed below. In addition
to the development incentive fees, the sale of these hotels would be expected to
generate future annual royalty fee sharing payments to us through the Cendant
agreement.
The Deficit Proceeds Note will bear interest at the rate of 8.5 percent per
annum, payable on a monthly basis, with a maximum outstanding principal balance
of $4.0 million. If at any time the principal balance exceeds $4.0 million, such
excess is payable immediately to PMC. In addition, if our net worth exceeds a
certain stipulated amount, as adjusted, we may be obligated to make a principal
payment on the Proceeds Deficit Note, or be subject to a greater interest rate
on the outstanding principal balance. Otherwise, scheduled principal payments on
the promissory note begin the earlier of the
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date the last hotel is sold or October 1, 2008, with the total principal balance
outstanding at that time to be repaid ratably over the following three years.
We expect to fund these liquidity needs and obligations using cash flows
generated by operations, particularly from hotel sales, and by financing
activities. Hotel revenue, hotel development fees, proceeds from the sale of
hotels, including fees received from Cendant, and other income from operations
are our principal sources of cash flow used to pay the hotel and corporate
operating expenses and obligations mentioned above. We also have a corporate
line-of-credit, however, the availability under this facility is decreasing from
its current maximum of $4.0 million to $3.5 million by the end of February 2005.
As of September 30, 2004 the line-of-credit had an outstanding balance of $1.75
million. We are assessing alternative sources of debt and equity financing,
including longer-term alternatives to our corporate line-of-credit, however,
there can be no assurance that we will obtain any such debt or equity financing
on acceptable terms, if any.
The net cash flow from the operations of many of our hotels has been
insufficient to support their related mortgage debt payments, or lease payments,
primarily to PMC (even with the reduced rate under the modification), as well as
necessary and ongoing capital expenditures. In addition, our hotel development
activity for joint ventures has also decreased over the past two years, with
only one joint venture project completed in 2003 and one joint venture project
completed thus far in 2004. As a result, the cash flow from all of our business
segments, with the largest amount funded by the sale of hotel properties, has
been utilized to maintain liquidity and meet the line-of-credit availability
reductions. A smaller amount has been used for investment in new hotel
development.
We believe that during the next twelve months, in order to maintain our
liquidity, it is critical for us to continue to sell hotel properties. In
addition, we seek to increase income from our existing hotel properties by
focusing on new revenue enhancement opportunities, and aggressive cost controls.
For the first nine months of 2004, we achieved an increase in same room hotel
operations revenue, primarily the result of higher average daily room rates,
with occupancy decreasing slightly. However, these increases were offset by
higher operating costs, primarily in the areas of salaries and wages, sales and
marketing, and utility costs. If the current economic recovery continues,
including the Midwestern U.S. economy where the recovery has lagged and where
our hotels are primarily located, and we are successful in controlling costs, we
anticipate that our hotel operating margins will improve. However, even with
continued moderate increases in hotel revenues, we anticipate that the net cash
flow from the operation of many of our hotels will still be insufficient to
support their financing costs and ongoing capital expenditures. We have also
focused on reducing our financing costs, including the reduction in our current
hotel lease payments for a non-AmeriHost Inn hotel, and for the 20 hotels leased
from PMC pursuant to the modification discussed above.
Our principal liquidity needs for periods beyond twelve months are to fund
normal recurring expenses, debt service payments, lease payment obligations, and
ongoing capital expenditures. In addition, we will need to fund the cost of new
developments, property acquisitions, scheduled debt maturities, major
renovations, expansions and other non-recurring capital improvements. We expect
to satisfy these needs using one or more of the following:
- construction loans;
- long-term secured and unsecured indebtedness;
- revenue from all our operating segments, including hotel development
and sales of real estate;
- joint ventures;
- issuances of additional common stock and/or other equity securities;
and
- our revolving line of credit.
In addition to meeting our normal operational and growth oriented liquidity
needs, other contingencies may also have a significant impact on us, including
the impact of seasonality on our hotel operations and hotels sales, and the
inability to pay off mortgage loans when maturing. See "Risk Factors" below and
in our Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Our hotels are seasonal in nature, with the second and third calendar quarters
being the strongest from a cash flow standpoint, and the fourth and first
calendar quarters being the weakest. In addition, the buyers of our hotels tend
to purchase hotels on a seasonal basis, wanting to acquire the property just in
time for the stronger summer season. As the sale of hotel properties is a
critical part of our liquidity, our inability to sell during the winter months
could have a negative impact on our liquidity, if we do not generate strong cash
flow from our other segments, or if we do not have adequate financing sources.
We believe our revenues, together with proceeds from financing activities, will
continue to provide the necessary funds for our short-term liquidity needs.
However, material changes in these factors, including factors that could inhibit
our ability to sell hotels under acceptable terms and within certain time
frames, or ability to
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secure new hotel level or corporate level debt, or joint venture equity, may
adversely affect net cash flows. Such changes, in turn, would adversely affect
our ability to fund debt service, lease obligations, capital expenditures, and
other liquidity needs. In addition, a material adverse change in our cash
provided by operations may affect the financial performance covenants under our
line of credit and certain mortgage notes.
Cash Flow Summary
The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the consolidated
statements of cash flows in "Item 1 - Financial Statements."
Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $3.3 million and $3.6 million at
September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, or a decrease of
approximately $0.3 million. The decrease was a result of the following increases
and decreases in cash flows:
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
-----------------------------------------
Increase
2004 2003 (Decrease)
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 18,016 $ 17,881 $ 135
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,942 (6,432) 9,374
Net cash used in financing activities (21,278) (11,339) (9,939)
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Increase (decrease) in cash $ (320) $ 110 $ (430)
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Cash provided by operating activities
We have four main sources of cash from operating activities:
- revenues from hotel operations;
- revenues from the sale of hotel assets;
- fees from development, construction and renovation projects, and
- hotel development incentive fees and royalty sharing pursuant to the
Cendant transaction.
To a lesser extent, we have these additional sources of cash from operating
activities:
- fees from management contracts,
- fees from employee leasing services, and
- rental income from the ownership of an office building.
Hotel operations
Approximately 10% of our hotel operations revenue not received at checkout is
generated through other businesses and contracts, such as direct billings to
local companies using the hotel and third party hotel room brokers, which is
usually paid within 30 to 45 days from billing.
We have implemented a number of initiatives to increase revenue at our hotels,
including Internet and local marketing programs. In addition, we have
implemented cost control initiatives, especially in the areas of labor,
insurance, utilities, and maintenance, which are the areas that have increased
significantly over the past few years. We have started to implement energy
control systems at several hotels and anticipate expanding this program. In
addition, we initiated a new property and casualty insurance program in the
fourth quarter of 2003, which has resulted in significant decreases in this
cost. Effective October 1, 2004, we have modified our lease agreement with PMC
providing for improved cash flow through a permanent reduction in the monthly
lease payment. (For a more detailed description of the PMC modification, see
"Executive Overview" above).
Sale of hotels
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We typically receive an earnest money deposit from the buyer of a hotel when a
sales contract is executed. The remaining proceeds from the sale of hotel assets
are received at the time of closing. However, in certain instances, we have
provided seller financing in the form of a note to the buyer with specified
interest and repayment terms.
During the first nine months of 2004, net proceeds from the sale of ten wholly
owned hotels, after the payoff of the related mortgage debt was $4.7 million. We
intend to continue to sell hotels, as discussed above under "Hotel Disposition
Plan and Restructuring." However, there can be no assurance that we will be able
to sell hotel assets under terms acceptable to us, and the timing and estimated
proceeds from any such sales could differ materially from that anticipated.
Historically, we have experienced greater activity in hotels for sale from
prospective buyers during the second and third calendar quarters, versus the
first and fourth quarters, consistent with the seasonality of the hotel
operations. The timing of hotel sales can be affected by numerous factors, many
of which are beyond our control. For example, many of our historical buyers
obtain debt financing under various U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA")
loan guarantee programs. Due to federal budget issues, certain SBA programs, and
all loans being underwritten and documented under this program, can be
significantly delayed. The seasonality of the hotel sales, as well as the delays
from numerous factors, including buyer financing, can create significant
liquidity issues for us, especially at times when our hotel operations cash flow
may be minimal or negative, after debt service and lease obligations, as during
the winter months.
As of the date of this filing, we expect to realize net cash proceeds of
approximately $2.3 to $2.9 million from the sale of the remaining hotels in our
strategic plan for hotel disposition, after the payoff of the related mortgage
debt, and exclusive of any Cendant fees. Three hotels are currently under
contract for sale, which are expected to be consummated within the next six
months. Under the terms of the contracts, these anticipated sales are expected
to generate approximately $6.9 million in gross proceeds and the reduction of
mortgage debt of approximately $3.1 million. However, there can be no assurance
that these hotel sales will be consummated as anticipated. Any forecasted
amounts from these sales could differ from the final amounts included in the
Company's quarterly and annual financial statements when issued. These amounts
do not include the sale of any other hotels that may be consummated, in addition
to those hotels that were specifically identified as part of the strategic plan
for hotel disposition.
Hotel development
Fees from development, construction and renovation projects are typically
received within 15 to 45 days from billing. Due to the procedures in place for
processing our construction draws, we typically do not pay our contractors until
we receive our draw from the equity or lending source.
Developing hotels for joint ventures in which we have an ownership interest, and
third parties, has historically provided stronger returns and cash flow,
compared to the longer term returns from developing and operating hotels for our
own account. In addition, our equity contribution is much less for a joint
venture development project, as most of the cash equity is contributed by our
partners. However, many of the same factors affecting hotel operations, as
discussed above, have also had an impact on our ability to develop hotels for
third parties and for joint ventures, and as a result, this development activity
has declined from 2001 to 2004. Our business plan is focused on expanding hotel
development for joint ventures beginning in 2004, accelerating further in 2005
and beyond. An improving economy and increasing demand for hotel lodging will
assist us in achieving our hotel development objectives. We currently have one
site under construction and several sites in the pre-construction development
phase, to be utilized for joint venture projects. For two hotel projects,
including the project under construction, we have secured the land, received
initial equity contributions from our joint venture partners, and have a
mortgage loan commitment for the remaining development cost. We also have five
other land parcels under contract to purchase, where we are completing our due
diligence on these sites prior to acquisition, and are negotiating purchase
contracts for additional sites, to be used for hotel development projects. We
anticipate that our joint venture partners will fund the majority of the equity
contribution required for these projects. Our goal is to significantly increase
this activity in the future, provided that we can find acceptable sites to
locate the hotels, find acceptable joint venture partners with sufficient
equity, maintain sufficient liquidity to make our share of capital
contributions, as needed, and that the joint venture can obtain the necessary
mortgage debt financing on acceptable terms.
Fees from Cendant
The development incentive fee from Cendant is a one-time fee typically received
within 20 days of the simultaneous closing of the sale of an AmeriHost Inn hotel
and the execution by the buyer of a franchise agreement with Cendant, including
all proper documentation, and subject to certain conditions. Royalty sharing
payments from Cendant are received monthly, based on the actual royalty payments
received by Cendant from all AmeriHost Inn hotel franchisees, except those
operated by us.
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We received approximately $1.6 million from AmeriHost Inn hotels sold during
both the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and the nine months ended
September 30, 2003, in development incentive fees. These fees may be refundable
to Cendant if the buyer of our AmeriHost Inn hotel defaults under their
franchise agreement with Cendant during the first 76 months. However, any such
amounts due would be reduced by a portion of any damages recovered by Cendant
and would only be paid by us as an offset against future fees earned. To date,
there have been no defaults, and we have not had to repay any incentive fees.
We recognized royalty sharing fees revenue from Cendant in the amount of
approximately $282,000 in the first nine months of 2004, compared to
approximately $224,000 during the first nine months of 2003, which is based on
the royalty fees Cendant receives for all non-Arlington Hospitality AmeriHost
Inn hotels in their franchise system. We will receive royalty sharing payments
through 2025 under the terms of the agreement with Cendant, including fees from
AmeriHost Inn hotels that are not developed or operated by us. While we expect
this cash flow to increase as the AmeriHost Inn brand is expanded, there can be
no assurance that Cendant will be able to sell additional AmeriHost Inn
franchises, or that we will be able to sell existing or newly developed
AmeriHost Inn hotels to third party operators.
Cendant must approve the franchise applications of the buyers of our AmeriHost
Inn hotels, which approval is based solely on Cendant's evaluation of the
buyers' experience and ability to effectively operate the hotels, the physical
condition of the hotels, and other factors. If we choose to sell an AmeriHost
Inn hotel, where the buyer does not execute an AmeriHost Inn franchise
agreement, we may be subject to liquidated damages to Cendant under our
franchise agreements, which is computed as a percentage of room revenue or a
fixed amount per room, and their would be no incentive fee nor ongoing revenue
sharing fees paid to us by Cendant.
Other sources
We receive management fees and employee leasing fees which result in a
relatively smaller amount of cash flow, after the payment of related expenses in
comparison to the activities discussed above. These fees and cash flow could
increase as we develop and manage more hotels for joint ventures, as
anticipated. In addition, we receive rental income from the other tenants in our
office building.
Cash provided (used) in investing activities
Cash is used in investing activities to fund acquisitions, invest in joint
ventures, to make loans to affiliated hotels for the purpose of construction,
renovation and working capital, for new hotel development, for recurring and
nonrecurring capital expenditures, and from time to time, for the purchase of
our own common stock. We selectively invest in new projects that meet our
investment criteria and enable us to take advantage of our development and
property management skills.
Cash provided (used) in investing activities for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 and 2003, consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
2004 2003
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Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, net of
distributions and collections on advances from affiliates $ 110 $ (571)
Purchase of property and equipment (750) (6,312)
Issuance of notes receivable, net of collections 98 (136)
Proceeds from sale of assets 3,484 1,363
Acquisition of partnership interest - (777)
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Total $ 2,942 $(6,433)
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The purchase of property and equipment includes all ongoing capital expenditures
as well as approximately $3.9 million for construction, furniture and fixtures
costs incurred in the first nine months of 2003 for three new hotel projects,
which opened in 2003. We were not constructing any hotels for the Company's own
account during the first nine months of 2004. We expect these costs to be lower
than historically, as we focus on new development for joint ventures and others.
From time to time, we advance funds to these joint ventures for working capital
and renovation projects. During the first nine months of 2004, we collected
approximately $591,000 from joint ventures in which we are a partner, net of
advances, including the repayment of advances as a result of the sale of one
hotel. Advances to joint ventures were initially made for working capital
purposes. We expect the joint ventures to repay the outstanding advances
primarily through the sale of the
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hotel, and cash flow generated from hotel operations, however in certain cases,
we may not realize the entire amounts advanced. We anticipate that these
advances will be repaid to us prior to any distributions to our partners. In
2004, we expect to continue advancing funds to certain joint ventures for
working capital purposes. If we do not continue to support these joint ventures
for working capital needs and debt service, it may create defaults under their
mortgage agreements, which in most cases have been guaranteed by us.
In addition, during the first nine months of 2004, we invested approximately
$701,000 in new and existing joint ventures, and received approximately $100,000
in distributions from joint ventures.
Proceeds from the sale of assets for the first nine months of 2004 primarily
represents the proceeds from the sale of two non-AmeriHost Inn hotels and a
vacant land parcel. Proceeds from the first nine months of 2003 represent the
sale of one non-AmeriHost Inn hotel and the final $400,000 installment payment
received from in connection with the Company's sale of the AmeriHost brand to
Cendant in 2000.
Cash used in financing activities
Cash used in financing activities was $21.3 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2004, compared to $11.3 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2003, summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
2004 2003
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Principal Payments on long-term debt $(19,110) $(14,104)
Net repayments on operating line of credit (2,100) (4,134)
Common stock repurchases - (123)
Distributions to minority interests (248) (90)
The cash used in financing activities was partially offset by:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - 6,888
Issuance of common stock 180 224
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Total $(21,278) $(11,339)
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Principal payments on long-term debt include the payoffs of mortgages upon the
sale of hotel properties of approximately $16.9 million during the first nine
months of 2004, and $11.3 million during the first nine months of 2003. We paid
off 10 hotel mortgages in 2003, and 10 additional hotel mortgages in the first
nine months of 2004. Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt includes $-0-
in 2004 and $6.9 million in 2003, as a result of opening three newly constructed
consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels during 2003. Future hotel development is
dependent upon our ability, or our joint ventures' ability, to attain mortgage
debt financing. Lenders typically advance mortgage debt at the rate of 60% - 75%
of total project value. Assuming the total value of a new hotel development is
$5.0 million, the typical mortgage loan amount would range from $3.0 million to
$3.75 million. There can be no assurance that we, or our joint ventures, will be
able to obtain such mortgage financing on acceptable terms, to support our
growth objectives.
Our board of directors has authorized a common stock buy back, at any time and
without notice, of up to 1,000,000 shares under certain conditions, as
restricted by certain financing agreement covenant conditions, and consistent
with securities laws governing these buybacks. In addition, in 2003 we executed
a reverse-forward stock split whereby the shares held by shareholders owning
less than 100 shares on the effective date were redeemed and converted into the
right to receive cash from the Company. The shareholders owning at least 100
shares were not impacted. As a result of the reverse-forward split,
approximately 33,000 shares were converted to the right to receive $3.83 per
share, or a total of approximately $128,000, of which approximately $22,000 was
funded through December 31, 2003 and approximately $24,000 was funded during the
first nine months of 2004. All shares that we have repurchased or redeemed have
been retired.
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Mortgage Debt
Historically, we have used local, regional, and national lenders to finance
hotel projects. Mortgage financing is a critical component of the hotel
development process and we are continually seeking financing sources for new
construction and long term permanent mortgage financing to assist us in the
development of AmeriHost Inn hotels.
The table below summarizes our mortgage notes payable as of September 30, 2004
and December 31, 2003:
(in thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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Outstanding balance:
Fixed rate $ 17,709 $22,678
Variable rate 28,575 42,500
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Total $ 46,284 $65,178
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Percent of total debt:
Fixed rate 38.26% 34.79%
Variable rate 61.74% 65.21%
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Total 100.0% 100.0%
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Weighted average interest rate at end of period:
Fixed rate 7.50% 7.60%
Variable rate 5.46% 5.64%
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Total 6.24% 6.24%
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The variable rate debt shown above bears interest based on various spreads over
the Prime Rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate. The Company's plan to sell
certain hotel assets is expected to result in the payoff of the related mortgage
debt in the amount of approximately $22.3 million, which has been classified in
current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of
September 30, 2004. This amount includes (i) one hotel loan in the amount of
$1.9 million which matures in August 2005, and (ii) approximately $775,000 in
principal payments which are contractually due within the next twelve months
regardless of the plan for hotel disposition. The hotel with the mortgage loan
maturing in August 2005, is currently under contract for sale as part of our
plan for hotel disposition, with the proceeds to be used to payoff the mortgage
loan. The lender has agreed to a reduced payoff amount, contingent upon the
consummation of the sale. However, there can be no assurance that a sale will be
consummated. If this hotel is not sold by the mortgage debt maturity date, and
the lender is unwilling to extend the loan, and we are unable to refinance the
mortgage with another lender, we would be obligated for 50% of the mortgage loan
balance pursuant to a loan guarantee, or be in default of the guarantee
agreement, absent any other agreement with the lender. There can be no assurance
that this hotel will be sold by the loan maturity date, or that alternative
financing will be available if needed. If this hotel is not sold prior to the
loan maturity date, and absent an extension by the current lender, or a
refinancing with another lender, it could have a significant impact on our
liquidity.
With respect to our office building mortgage and mortgages on hotels that are
not held for sale, approximately $1.1 million is classified in current
liabilities, which is the principal amortization due within the next twelve
months. The office building in which our headquarters is located, has a mortgage
loan which matures January 1, 2006, and bears interest at the floating rate of
either prime minus 0.25% or LIBOR plus 2.25%, with a one-month commitment, as
chosen by the Company.
Certain of our hotel mortgage notes and our office building mortgage note
contain financial covenants, principally minimum net worth requirements, debt to
equity ratios, and minimum debt service coverage ratios. These financial
covenants are typically measured annually, based upon our fiscal year end. We
were in compliance with all covenants as of September 30, 2004. However, the
mortgage loan agreements for one wholly owned hotel with an outstanding balance
of approximately $1.7 million is subject to certain financial covenants for the
year ended December 31, 2004. Unless the operating results at this hotel
improves during the remainder of 2004, we believe that we would not be able to
satisfy these financial covenants, absent a waiver from the lender. This hotel
is currently being actively marketed for sale in connection with our strategic
plan to sell hotel assets. As such, the mortgage balance is included as current
liabilities, under the caption "Liabilities of assets held for sale" in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements. If we are unable to satisfy the
financial covenants, and have not otherwise obtained a waiver with respect to
these financial covenants, refinanced the
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indebtedness or sold the underlying property with the proceeds used to payoff
the mortgage, by December 31, 2004, the lender may be able to exercise their
rights and remedies under the respective mortgage loan agreements, including,
without limitation, the right to accelerate the then-outstanding loan balance.
Other Mortgage debt guaranteed by the Company
We are a general partner or managing member in 14 hotel joint ventures as of
September 30, 2004, 12 of which had mortgage debt. The following is a summary of
the mortgage debt held by the various types of joint ventures:
(in thousands)
No. of hotels Balance Outstanding Guarantee Balance
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Consolidated joint ventures
in which we have a majority
or controlling interest 2 $ 4,706 $ 940
Unconsolidated joint ventures
in which we are a general partner 1 1,729 1,229
Unconsolidated joint ventures
in which we are a managing
member of a limited liability company 9 20,378 15,847
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12 $26,813 $18,016
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The mortgage balances for the two consolidated joint ventures have been included
in "liabilities of assets held for sale - other brands" in our consolidated
balance sheet as of September 30, 2004.
The mortgage balances for the unconsolidated joint ventures have not been
included in our consolidated balance sheet. Other partners have also guaranteed
a portion of these financings, which may ultimately reduce the exposure on our
guarantees.
Approximately $6.2 million of the mortgage debt with unconsolidated joint
ventures relates to three properties that have been identified to be sold as
part of our strategic hotel disposition plan. One mortgage in the amount of
approximately $1.7 million matured on November 1, 2004, however the lender has
extended the maturity for one year. This hotel is included in the hotel
disposition plan, with the net proceeds to be used to pay off the mortgage.
However, if the joint venture is unable to sell the hotel prior to the loan
maturity, on acceptable terms, and if the lender is unwilling to extend the
maturity date of the loan, or if acceptable alternative financing is not
available, it could create a default on behalf of the joint venture whereby the
lender would look to us for repayment of the loan under our guarantee, possibly
creating significant liquidity issues for us (see also, "Off Balance Sheet
Arrangements").
Operating line-of-credit
At September 30, 2004, we had $1.75 million outstanding under our operating
line-of-credit with LaSalle Bank NA. This line-of-credit facility was renewed
with LaSalle Bank NA during the second quarter of 2004 for a one-year period
through April 30, 2005 at an initial maximum availability of $4.0 million. In
addition, the terms require that the maximum availability under the facility be
reduced to $3.5 million on February 28, 2005, and also provides LaSalle Bank
with the right to reduce the maximum availability further, based on future hotel
sales, or as deemed necessary. The renewed facility bears interest at the rate
of 10% per annum, and is collateralized by substantially all the assets of the
Company, subject to first mortgages from other lenders on hotel assets. The
credit line provides for the maintenance of certain financial covenants,
including minimum tangible net worth, a maximum leverage ratio, minimum debt
service coverage ratio, and minimum net income. The Company was not in
compliance with the debt service coverage ratio as of September 30, 2004,
however the lender has waived this violation.
We are pursuing longer term financing options with other lenders that are
consistent with our business plan of developing, building and selling AmeriHost
Inn hotels. However, there can be no assurance that we will obtain an
alternative credit facility of longer duration or other debt or equity
financing, under terms and conditions that we deem satisfactory, if at all.
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Lease Purchase Obligation
In August 2004, we facilitated the sale of a hotel owned by PMC to a third
party, as the final hotel pursuant to the January 2001 amendment, thereby
avoiding any rent increase. We have no further obligation under the January 2001
amendment.
On October 4, 2004, we entered into a third amendment with PMC, which became
effective as of October 1, 2004. The third amendment provides for a reduced
lease rate, and requires us to cause all 20 remaining leased hotels to be sold
over the next four years, generally at the pace of five hotels per year. If the
sales schedule is not met, the lease rate will revert to the original lease
contractual rate, or a higher lease default rate in certain circumstances, until
the number of hotels sold becomes compliant with the sale schedule. For a more
detailed discussion of the PMC lease transaction and modification, see
"Executive Overview - hotel and corporate level financing" above.
SEASONALITY
The lodging industry, in general, is seasonal by nature. Our hotel revenues are
generally greater in the second and third calendar quarters than in the first
and fourth quarters due to weather conditions in the primarily Midwest markets
in which many of our hotels are located, as well as general business and leisure
travel trends. This seasonality can be expected to continue to cause quarterly
fluctuations in our revenues. Quarterly earnings also may be adversely affected
by events beyond our control, such as extreme weather conditions, economic
factors, securities and geopolitical concerns and other general factors
affecting travel. In addition, hotel construction is seasonal, depending upon
the geographic location of the construction projects. Construction activity in
the Midwest may be slower in the first and fourth calendar quarters due to
weather conditions. Also, since our management fees are based upon a percentage
of the hotel's total gross revenues, we are further susceptible to seasonal
variations. We have also experienced greater interest in hotel sales from
prospective buyers during the second and third calendar quarters, consistent
with the seasonality of hotel operations.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The impact of government regulations, and related risks, are discussed in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, and
should be read in conjunction with this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46R (FIN 46R),
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities," which addresses how a business
enterprise should evaluate whether or not it has a controlling financial
interest in an entity through means other than voting rights and accordingly
should consolidate the entity. FIN 46R replaces FIN 46, "Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities", which was issued in January 2003. The Company is
required to adopt the requirements of FIN 46R for interim periods ending after
December 15, 2004. This Interpretation requires that the Company present any
variable interest entities in which it has a majority variable interest on a
consolidated basis in its financial statements. The Company is continuing to
assess the provisions of this Interpretation and the impact to the Company of
adopting this Interpretation. Therefore the following amounts may change based
upon additional analysis. Due to the adoption of this Interpretation, the
Company expects that it will begin to present its investments in two joint
ventures in which it has a majority variable interest, as determined in
accordance with the provisions of this Interpretation, on a consolidated basis
in its financial statements beginning with the consolidated financial statements
issued for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2004. The consolidation of
these joint ventures is expected to add approximately $3.6 million in assets and
$3.5 million in liabilities to the Company's consolidated balance sheet. As of
September 30, 2004, the Company had investments in, and advances to, these joint
ventures of approximately $124,000, which was presented as such under the equity
method of accounting in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The
Company expects that it will continue to present all of its other unconsolidated
investments under the equity method.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In October 2004, we sold one wholly owned non-AmeriHost Inn hotel at an
immaterial gain and paid off the related mortgage debt of approximately $1.6
million. This sale transaction will be reported in our fourth quarter 2004
statement of operations.
In November 2004, we sold our ownership interest in a joint venture that owns
and operates a non-AmeriHost Inn hotel for approximately $1.3 million. We
accounted for this investment by the equity method, and recorded approximately
$76,000 in impairment charges during the third quarter of 2004 in connection
with this sale, reducing the carrying value of this investment to the net sale
price. We also had notes receivable from the same joint venture partners secured
by 125,000 shares of the Company's common stock. In November 2004, we agreed to
accept the 125,000 shares of common stock in full satisfaction of the notes. In
connection therewith, we recorded a reserve of approximately $49,000 during the
third quarter of 2004, reducing the carrying value of the notes to reflect the
value received. We are in the process of taking possession of the stock
certificates and retiring the shares.
On October 4, 2004, we entered into a third amendment with PMC, which became
effective as of October 1, 2004. The third amendment provided that the accrued
rent balance of approximately $425,000 was paid from the existing lease security
deposit held by PMC. The remaining balance of the security deposit of
approximately $173,000 was then utilized to reduce our shortfall obligation
incurred in connection with the sale of the hotel in August 2004. In addition,
the third amendment provides the following:
- Fixed the lease rate at 8.5% of the original specified values, as
long as we are not in default of the agreement; and
- Requires us to cause all 20 hotels to be sold over the next four
years.
For a more detailed discussion of the PMC lease transaction and modification,
see "Executive Overview - hotel and corporate level financing" above.
RISK FACTORS
The following important factors, among others, have affected, and may in the
future continue to affect, our business, results of operations and financial
condition, and could cause our operating results to differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf
elsewhere in this report. These risk factors should be read in conjunction with
the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2003, and our Report on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31,
2004 and June 30, 2004 under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis -
Risk Factors."
The modification of the lease agreement with PMC Commercial Trust requires the
sale of hotels on a specific schedule and principal payments on the Proceeds
Deficit Note, on an accelerated basis under certain conditions.
One of our wholly-owned subsidiaries is the lessee for 20 hotels with PMC. We
have guaranteed the obligations under these leases. To date, we have been making
a significant portion of the lease payments for our subsidiary, since the
aggregate cash flow generated by these hotels has been insufficient to cover the
annual lease payment obligation. Effective October 1, 2004 we modified the lease
agreement with PMC providing for a 19% reduction in the lease payment rate and
the sale of all 20 hotels over a four-year period (the "Third Amendment").
However, even with the reduced rent payments, we believe the aggregate cash flow
generated by these hotels will continue to be insufficient to cover this reduced
lease rate.
Failure to facilitate the sale of all 20 hotels, generally at the pace of five
hotels per year, would result in the lease rate returning to the original
contractual rate, without regard to the "Third Amendment", or a higher default
rate of 15% per annum under certain conditions. In addition, we anticipate
incurring a Proceeds Deficit Note upon the sale of the hotels representing the
difference between the net sale prices and the "Assigned Values" in the original
lease agreement. If the principal balance of the Proceeds Deficit Note exceeds
$4.0 million at any time, we must make an immediate principal payment in an
amount equal to the excess over $4.0 million. The "Third Amendment" also
contains other covenants that if triggered will require an acceleration of the
principal payments on the Proceeds Deficit Note. Failure to make a principal
payment pursuant to these covenants, if required, will result in an increase in
the interest rate on the Proceeds Deficit Note to the original contractual rate
in the lease agreement without regard to the "Third Amendment". Failure to make
any principal payment on the Proceeds Deficit Note, including any payment
required to reduce the balance to $4.0 million, or rent payment under the lease
agreements, when due, or payments on other obligations to PMC, would result in a
default
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under the lease agreements, and would have a material adverse effect on our
results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to
our long-term debt obligations. We have some cash flow exposure on our long-term
debt obligations to changes in market interest rates. We primarily enter into
long-term debt obligations in connection with the development and financing of
hotels. We maintain a mix of fixed and floating debt to mitigate our exposure to
interest rate fluctuations. We do not enter into any market risk sensitive
investments for trading purposes.
Our management believes that fluctuations in interest rates in the near term
would not materially affect our consolidated operating results, financial
position or cash flows as we have limited risks related to interest rate
fluctuations.
The table below provides information about financial instruments that are
sensitive to changes in interest rates, for each interest rate sensitive asset
or liability as of September 30, 2004. As the table incorporates only those
exposures that existed as of September 30, 2004, it does not consider those
exposures or positions that could arise after that date. Moreover, the
information presented therein is merely an estimate and has limited predictive
value. As a result, the ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest
rate fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during future periods,
hedging strategies and prevailing interest rates at the time.
Average Nominal
Carrying Value Interest Rate
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Operating line of credit - variable rate $ 1,750,000 10.00%
Mortgage debt - fixed rate $17,709,292 7.50%
Mortgage debt - variable rate $28,574,431 5.46%
If market rates of interest on our variable debt increased by 10%, the increase
in interest expense on the variable rate debt would be approximately $156,000
annually.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of
our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based
on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Additionally, there has been no change in our internal control over financial
reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or
is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
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PART II
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES; USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY.
The following table sets forth information regarding shares of our common stock
that we repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Total No. Of Shares Maximum No. Of Shares
Total No. Purchased as Part Of That May Yet Be
Of Shares Average Price Publicly Announced Purchased Under the
Period Purchased(1) Paid Per Share(2) Plans or Programs Plans or Programs (3)
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July 2004 0 $3.83 0 21,543
August 2004 150 $3.83 150 21,393
September 2004 0 $3.83 0 21,393
(1) All of the purchases in the table were made pursuant to our reverse
forward stock split, which was approved by our stockholders on October 29,
2003 and announced on October 30, 2003. The transaction was effective on
November 28, 2003, and the holdings of all affected shareholders were
converted to a right to receive cash as of this date, and the redemption
of the related shares was recorded in 2003. However, certain redemption
payments were still being made in 2004 as indicated above.
(2) The price per share cashed out as a result of the reverse-forward stock
split was $3.83, the average official closing price of our common stock on
the Nasdaq National market over the thirty trading days immediately
preceding the effective date of the split, which was November 28, 2003.
(3) Does not include up to 963,200 shares, which may be repurchased pursuant
to the Company's common stock buyback authorization (see "Management's
Discussion and Analysis - Liquidity and Capital Resources" under the
subheading "cash used in financing activities").
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K
filed on March 26, 1993, and are incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Arlington Hospitality, Inc.
(formerly Amerihost Properties, Inc.)
4.2 Specimen Common Stock Purchase Warrant for Employees
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for
Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on July 25, 1996, and are incorporated by
reference herein:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.2 1996 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan (Annex A)
10.3 1996 Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors (Annex B)
The following exhibit was included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K filed
March 30, 1999:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.5 Agreement of Purchase and Sale between PMC Commercial Trust
and Arlington Hospitality, Inc. (formerly Amerihost
Properties, Inc.), including exhibits thereto
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q
filed November 7, 2000:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.10 Asset Purchase Agreement between Arlington Hospitality, Inc.
and AmeriHost Inn Franchising Systems, Inc. (a subsidiary of
Cendant Corporation)
10.11 Royalty Sharing Agreement between Arlington Hospitality, Inc.
and AmeriHost Inn Franchising Systems, Inc. (a subsidiary of
Cendant Corporation)
10.12 Development Agreement between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and
AmeriHost Inn Franchising Systems, Inc. (a subsidiary of
Cendant Corporation)
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q
filed November 14, 2002:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.7 Form of Indemnification Agreement executed by independent
directors
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K
filed December 19, 2002:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.13 Employment agreement between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and
Jerry H. Herman dated December 19, 2002
The following exhibit was included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K filed
March 31, 2003:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.14 Line of credit agreement with LaSalle Bank, NA
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The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for
Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on September 26, 2003, and are incorporated
by reference herein:
Exhibit No. Description
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3.2 Seventh Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of Arlington Hospitality, Inc., attached as
exhibit F
3.3 Eighth Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of Arlington Hospitality, Inc., attached as
exhibit G
10.15 2003 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, attached as
exhibit D
10.16 2003 Long Term Incentive Plan, attached as exhibit E
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q
filed November 14, 2003:
Exhibit No. Description
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3.4 By-laws of Arlington Hospitality, Inc. as revised on September
8, 2003
3.5 Amendment to By-laws of Arlington Hospitality, Inc. dated
September 8, 2003
10.17 Employment agreement between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and
Stephen Miller dated July 25, 2003
10.18 Amendment to employment agreement between Arlington
Hospitality, Inc. and Stephen Miller dated September 10, 2003
10.19 Employment agreement between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and
James B. Dale dated January 12, 2001 and Amendment No. 1
thereto dated October 29, 2001.
10.20 Supplemental retention and performance agreement between
Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and James B. Dale dated December
1, 2002
10.21 Employment agreement between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and
Richard A. Gerhart dated July 1, 2002
10.22 Supplemental retention and performance agreement between
Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and Richard A. Gerhart dated
December 1, 2002
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K
filed March 31, 2004:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.23 Amended and Restated Master Lease Agreement dated January 24,
2001 between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and PMC Commercial
Trust
10.24 Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated April
30, 2003 between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and LaSalle Bank
N.A.
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q
filed May 14, 2004.
Exhibit No. Description
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10.25 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security
Agreement dated April 30, 2004 between Arlington Hospitality,
Inc. and LaSalle Bank N.A.
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q
filed August 13, 2004.
Exhibit No. Description
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10.25 Temporary sales letter agreement dated May 18, 2004 between
Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and PMC Commercial Trust.
The following exhibits were included in the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K
filed October 7, 2004:
Exhibit No. Description
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10.26 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Agreement dated
October 4, 2004 between Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and PMC
Commercial Trust.
10.27 Proceeds Deficits Loan Agreement dated October 4, 2004 between
Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and PMC Commercial Trust.
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10.28 Deficit Note agreement dated October 1, 2004 between Arlington
Hospitality, Inc. and PMC Commercial Trust.
The following exhibits are included in this Report on Form 10-Q filed November
15, 2004:
Exhibit No. Description
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31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rules
13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e), as adopted pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Reports on Form 8-K:
The Company filed the following reports on Form 8-K during the three months
ended September 30, 2004:
Date Filed Description
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July 14, 2004 Press release announcing June 2004 results, the sale of two hotels, and the extension of its
temporary agreement with the landlord of 21 of its hotels.
July 20, 2004 Press release announcing the engagement of a financial and strategic advisor.
August 13, 2004 Press release announcing July 2004 results and extension of its temporary agreement with the
landlord of 21 of its hotels. Press release announcing that the Company will hold a second
quarter and year to date 2004 earnings conference call. Press release announcing second quarter
and year to date 2004 financial results.
September 10, 2004 Modification of temporary agreement with the landlord of 21 of its hotels with press release
announcing same.
September 17, 2004 Hotel disposition plan update and press release announcing August 2004 results and recent hotel
development and sales activity.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ARLINGTON HOSPITALITY, INC.
By: /s/ Jerry H. Herman
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Jerry H. Herman
Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ James B. Dale
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James B. Dale
Chief Financial Officer
By: /s/ Keith P. Morris
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Keith P. Morris
Vice President Finance
November 15, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rules
13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e), as adopted pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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