Form 8K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2010

 

 

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Maryland (Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.)   001-14625   53-0085950
Delaware (Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.)   0-25087   52-2095412

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 1500

Bethesda, Maryland 20817

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

(240) 744-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 8.01—Other Events

The purpose of this Current Report on Form 8-K is to set forth the following information previously filed as part of, or as an exhibit or financial statement schedule to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (collectively, the “Company”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, which information has been revised to reflect the impact of the disposition of one property. The revised information includes:

 

   

Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges;

 

   

Selected Financial Data;

 

   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”);

 

   

Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto; and

 

   

Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation.

This information is attached hereto as exhibits 12.1, 12.2 and 99.1 through 99.7 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On August 4, 2011, the Company sold the South Bend Marriott for net proceeds of approximately $5.9 million. The results of this hotel were presented in the Company’s continuing operations for all fiscal years included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 24, 2011. In accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Company reported the results of this hotel as discontinued operations in its Form 10-Q for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 17, 2011, and reclassified the results of operations from a property disposed or held for sale as discontinued operations during all reported periods. Accordingly, the information included in this Current Report reflects the reclassification of the results of this hotel as discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

The Company has also updated the footnotes to the audited consolidated financial statements to disclose certain significant transactions listed below that occurred subsequent to December 31, 2010 as well as to update the footnote on legal proceedings for certain loss accruals. However, investors are cautioned that the MD&A with respect to the three years ended December 31, 2010 presented herein represents the MD&A that the Company filed as part of its 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K updated only to reflect the effect on its results of operations and financial position discussed therein of the sale of the property discussed above. The MD&A presented herein has not been updated or amended to reflect any other information, uncertainties, transactions, risks, events or trends occurring, or known to management, including those listed below, that have occurred subsequent to February 24, 2011, the date on which the Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Among the items for which the MD&A presented herein has not been updated or amended (but for which the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been updated) include:

 

   

The February acquisition of a portfolio of seven hotels in New Zealand for $145 million, including the issuance of $80 million of mortgage debt;

 

   

The March repayment of the $132 million mortgage debt secured by four Canadian properties through a draw of $103 million on our credit facility and available cash;

 

   

The March acquisition of the 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego for $572 million;

 

   

The March acquisition of the 775-room New York Helmsley Hotel for $313.5 million;

 

   

The April acquisition of a 75% common voting interest and preferred interest in the entity that owns the 364-room Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, Australia for $152 million, including the assumption of an existing $86 million mortgage loan;

 

   

The May issuance of $500 million 5 7/8% Series W senior notes for net proceeds of $489 million;

 

   

The May repayment of $50 million of our credit facility with proceeds from Series W senior notes issuance;


   

The June redemption of the $250 million face amount of the 7 1/8% Series K senior notes for $253 million;

 

   

The June exchange of $134 million of the outstanding $325 million 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures for approximately 8.8 million shares of Host Hotel & Resorts, Inc. common stock, and the redemption of $16 million of the 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures for cash;

 

   

The June sale of the Le Méridien Piccadilly to the European joint venture Fund II for £64 million ($102 million), including associated £32 million ($52 million) mortgage debt; and

 

   

The June repayment of $41 million of our credit facility with proceeds from the sale of the Le Méridien Piccadilly to the European joint venture Fund II.

In addition, neither the footnotes to the audited consolidated financial statements nor the MD&A presented herein have been amended or updated to reflect the following information:

 

   

Modification of the Company’s forecast on the range of expected revenues per available room (RevPAR) for its comparable hotels for 2011;

 

   

Modification of the Company’s forecast on the range of expected dividends per share for 2011;

 

   

and all other events relating to the results of operations for the first two quarters of 2011 or the Company’s outlook for the remainder of 2011.

Investors should read the information contained in this current report together with the other information contained in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 24, 2011, the Company’s Form 10-Qs for the quarters ended March 25, 2011 and June 17, 2011, filed with the SEC on May 2, 2011 and July 25, 2011, respectively, and other information filed with, or furnished to, the SEC after February 24, 2011.

This combined Form 8-K for Host Inc. and Host L.P. includes for each entity separate consolidated financial statements, selected financial data and separate computations of ratios of earnings to fixed charges, but combined presentations of the MD&A, footnotes to the financial statements and schedule of real estate and accumulated depreciation. For the portions of this Form 8-K that include combined presentations, any material differences between Host Inc. and Host L.P. are noted therein. For a more detailed discussion of the substantive differences between Host Inc. and Host L.P. and why we believe combined filings results in benefits to investors, see the discussion in the Company’s combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 under the heading “Explanatory Note”.


ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

    
12.1    Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges (Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.)
12.2    Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges (Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.)
23.1    Consent of KPMG LLP
99.1    Selected Financial Data (Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.)
99.2    Selected Financial Data (Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.)
99.3    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition
99.4    Consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and for the three years ended December 31, 2010 (Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.)
99.5    Consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and for the three years ended December 31, 2010 (Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.)
99.6    Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., and Subsidiaries Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
99.7    Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2010
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Equity and Comprehensive Income(Loss) for the Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts L.P.; (vi) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts L.P.; (vii) the Consolidated Statements of Capital and Comprehensive Income(Loss) for the Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts L.P.; (viii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for Host Hotels & Resorts L.P.; and (ix) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements that have been detail tagged. Users of this data are advised pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T that this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
By:   /S/    BRIAN G. MACNAMARA        
  Brian G. Macnamara
  Senior Vice President,
  Corporate Controller

Date: September 13, 2011


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P.

BY: HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.,

ITS GENERAL PARTNER

By:   /S/    BRIAN G. MACNAMARA        
  Brian G. Macnamara
  Senior Vice President,
  Corporate Controller

Date: September 13, 2011

Exhibit 12.1

EXHIBIT 12.1

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

(in millions, except ratio amounts)

 

$1,029 $1,029 $1,029 $1,029 $1,029
     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  

Income (loss) from operations before income taxes

   $ (159   $ (236   $ 379      $ 534      $ 309   

Add (deduct):

          

Fixed charges

     444        441        447        515        536   

Capitalized interest

     (3     (5     (10     (10     (5

Amortization of capitalized interest

     7        6        6        6        6   

Net (earnings)/losses related to certain 50% or less owned affiliates

     1        32        10        (11     6   

Distributions from equity investments

     2        1        3        4        3   

Dividends on preferred stock

     (4     (9     (9     (9     (14

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock

     (4     —          —          —          (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings

   $ 284      $ 230      $ 826      $ 1,029      $ 835   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed charges:

          

Interest on indebtedness and amortization of deferred financing costs

   $ 384      $ 379      $ 375      $ 444      $ 460   

Capitalized interest

     3        5        10        10        5   

Dividends on preferred stock

     4        9        9        9        14   

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock

     4        —          —          —          6   

Portion of rents representative of the interest factor

     49        48        53        52        51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed charges and preferred stock dividends

   $ 444      $ 441      $ 447      $ 515      $ 536   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends

         1.8        2.0        1.6   

Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends

   $ (160   $ (211   $ —        $ —        $ —     
Exhibit 12.2

EXHIBIT 12.2

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

AND PREFERRED UNIT DISTRIBUTIONS

(in millions, except ratio amounts)

 

     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  

Income (loss) from operations before income taxes

   $ (159   $ (236   $ 379      $ 534      $ 309   

Add (deduct):

          

Fixed charges

     444        441        447        515        536   

Capitalized interest

     (3     (5     (10     (10     (5

Amortization of capitalized interest

     7        6        6        6        6   

Net (earnings)/losses related to certain 50% or less owned affiliates

     1        32        10        (11     6   

Distributions from equity investments

     2        1        3        4        3   

Dividends on preferred units

     (4     (9     (9     (9     (14

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred units

     (4     —          —          —          (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings

   $ 284      $ 230      $ 826      $ 1,029      $ 835   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed charges:

          

Interest on indebtedness and amortization of deferred financing costs

   $ 384      $ 379      $ 375      $ 444      $ 460   

Capitalized interest

     3        5        10        10        5   

Dividends on preferred units

     4        9        9        9        14   

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred units

     4        —          —          —          6   

Portion of rents representative of the interest factor

     49        48        53        52        51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed charges and preferred unit distributions

   $ 444      $ 441      $ 447      $ 515      $ 536   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred unit distributions

         1.8        2.0        1.6   

Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges and preferred unit distributions

   $ (160   $ (211   $ —        $ —        $ —     
Exhibit 23.1

EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

and

The Partners

Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.:

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333-78091, 333-155690, 333-117229, 333-166380, 333-166381, 333-171606, and 333-171605) on Form S-3 and (Nos. 333-75055, 333-28683, 333-75057, 333-75059, 333-161488, 033-66622, and 333-171607) on Form S-8 of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. of (i) our report dated February 24, 2011, except as to Notes 6, 10, 16, 18, 19, and 21 which are as of September 13, 2011, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, equity and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010 and the related financial statement schedule as of December 31, 2010, and (ii) our report dated February 24, 2011, except as to Notes 6, 10, 16, 18, 19, and 21 which are as of September 13, 2011, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, capital and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010 and the related financial statement schedule as of December 31, 2010, which reports appear in the current report on Form 8-K of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. dated September 13, 2011.

/s/ KPMG LLP

McLean, Virginia

September 13, 2011

Exhibit 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Selected Financial Data (Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.)

The following table presents certain selected historical financial data which has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements for the five years ended December 31, 2010. The following information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”:

 

     Calendar year  
     2010     2009     2008      2007      2006  
     (in millions, except per share amounts)  

Income Statement Data:

            

Revenues

   $ 4,428      $ 4,135      $ 5,108       $ 5,215       $ 4,625   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (128     (197     382         532         303   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

     (4     (61     32         202         464   

Net income (loss)

     (132     (258     414         734         767   

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     (130     (252     395         703         727   

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

     (138     (261     386         694         707   

Basic earnings (loss) per common share :

            

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (.20     (.34     .68         .94         .51   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (.01     (.11     .06         .39         .96   

Net income (loss)

     (.21     (.45     .74         1.33         1.47   

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

            

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (.20     (.34     .66         .94         .51   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (.01     (.11     .06         .38         .95   

Net income (loss)

     (.21     (.45     .72         1.32         1.46   

Dividends declared per common share(2)

     .04        .25        .65         1.00         .76   

Balance Sheet Data:

            

Total assets

   $ 12,411      $ 12,555      $ 11,950       $ 11,811       $ 11,808   

Debt

     5,477        5,837        5,876         5,515         5,833   

Preferred stock

     —          97        97         97         97   

 

(1) Discontinued operations reflects the operations of properties classified as held for sale, the results of operations of properties disposed of and the gain or loss on those dispositions.
Exhibit 99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2

Selected Financial Data (Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.)

The following table presents certain selected historical financial data which has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements for the five years ended December 31, 2010. The following information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”:

 

     Calendar year  
     2010     2009     2008      2007      2006  
     (in millions, except per unit amounts)  

Income Statement Data:

            

Revenues

   $ 4,428      $ 4,135      $ 5,108       $ 5,215       $ 4,625   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (128     (197     382         532         303   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

     (4     (61     32         202         464   

Net income (loss)

     (132     (258     414         734         767   

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

     (132     (257     411         728         758   

Net income (loss) available to common unitholders

     (140     (266     402         719         738   

Basic earnings (loss) per common unit :

            

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (.21     (.34     .68         .96         .55   

Income from discontinued operations

     —          (.10     .06         .37         .92   

Net income (loss)

     (.21     (.44     .74         1.33         1.47   

Diluted earnings (loss) per common unit:

            

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (.21     (.35     .66         .95         .55   

Income from discontinued operations

     —          (.10     .06         .37         .92   

Net income (loss)

     (.21     (.45     .72         1.32         1.47   

Distributions declared per common unit(2)

     .0408        .025        .65         1.00         .76   

Balance Sheet Data:

            

Total assets

   $ 12,410      $ 12,553      $ 11,948       $ 11,809       $ 11,805   

Debt

     5,477        5,837        5,876         5,515         5,833   

Preferred units

     —          97        97         97         97   

 

(1) Discontinued operations reflects the operations of properties classified as held for sale, the results of operations of properties disposed of and the gain or loss on those dispositions.
Exhibit 99.3

EXHIBIT 99.3

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Host Inc.” mean Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a Maryland corporation and references to “Host L.P.” mean Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its consolidated subsidiaries in cases where it is important to distinguish between Host Inc. and Host L.P. We use the terms “we” or “our” or “the company” to refer to Host Inc. and Host L.P. together, unless the context indicates otherwise. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.

Overview

Host Inc. operates as a self-managed and self-administered REIT. Host Inc. is the sole general partner of Host L.P. and holds 98.4% of its partnership interests. Host L.P. is a limited partnership operating through an umbrella partnership structure. As of February 18, 2011, we own 120 hotels, primarily consisting of luxury and upper upscale properties. Host Inc. is the largest lodging REIT in NAREIT’s composite index. A REIT is a legal entity that owns real estate assets and, through payments of dividends to stockholders, is permitted to reduce or eliminate federal income taxes at the corporate level.

Our hotels are operated under brand names that are among the most respected and widely recognized in the lodging industry. The majority of our properties are luxury and upper upscale that are located in central business districts of major cities, near airports and in resort/conference destinations that benefit from significant barriers to entry by competitors. In 2010, approximately 79% of our revenues were generated by our urban and resort/conference hotels. While our hotels are still subject to competitive pressures, we believe this strategy should allow us to achieve room rate and occupancy premiums in excess of those of our competitors. We seek to maximize the value of our portfolio through aggressive asset management by assisting the managers of our hotels in optimizing property operations and by completing strategic capital improvements.

Our Customers

The majority of our customers fall into three broad groups: transient business, group business and contract business. The table below details the percentage of our room sales for each group:

 

     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  

Transient business

     56     56     54     56     54

Group business

     37     37     41     40     42

Contract business

     7     7     5     4     4

Similar to the majority of the lodging industry, we further categorize business within these categories based on characteristics they have in common as follows:

Transient business broadly represents individual business or leisure travelers. Business travelers make up the majority of transient demand at our hotels. Therefore, we will be more significantly affected by trends in business travel versus leisure demand. The four key subcategories of the transient business group are:

 

   

Premium: Sometimes referred to as “rack rate,” this rate is typically applied to rooms booked close to arrival during high demand periods and is the highest rate category available. Room rates will fluctuate depending on anticipated demand levels (e.g. seasonality and weekday vs. weekend stays).

 

   

Corporate: This is the benchmark rate that a hotel publishes and offers to the general public. It is typically the second highest category and is for travelers that do not have access to negotiated or discount rates.

 

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Special Corporate: This is a negotiated rate offered to companies and organizations that provide significant levels of room night demand to the hotel or to hotel brands generally. These rates are typically negotiated annually at a discount to the anticipated corporate rate.

 

   

Discount: This encompasses all discount programs, such as AAA and AARP discounts, government per diem, rooms booked through wholesale channels, frequent guest program redemptions, and promotional rates and packages offered by a hotel.

Group business represents clusters of guestrooms booked together, usually with a minimum of 10 rooms. Examples include a company training session or a social event such as a family reunion. The three key sub-categories of the group business category are:

 

   

Association: group business related to national and regional association meetings and conventions.

 

   

Corporate: group business related to corporate meetings (e.g., product launches, training programs, contract negotiations, and presentations).

 

   

Other: group business predominately related to social, military, education, religious, fraternal and youth and amateur sports teams, otherwise known as SMERF business.

The final category is contract demand, which refers to blocks of rooms sold to a specific company for an extended period of time at significantly discounted rates. Contract rates are usually utilized by hotels that are located in markets that are experiencing consistently lower levels of demand. Airline crews are typical generators of contract demand for our hotels.

Understanding Our Performance

Our Revenues and Expenses. Our hotels are operated by third-party managers under long-term agreements, pursuant to which they typically earn base and incentive management fees based on the levels of revenues and profitability of each individual hotel. We provide operating funds, or working capital, which the managers use to purchase inventory and to pay wages, utilities, property taxes and other hotel-level expenses. We generally receive a cash distribution from our hotel managers each four-week or monthly accounting period, which distribution reflects hotel-level sales less property-level operating expenses (excluding depreciation).

Revenues for owned hotels are 96% of our total revenue. The following table presents the components of our hotel revenue as a percentage of our total revenue:

 

         % of  2010
Revenues
 

  Rooms revenue. Occupancy and average daily room rate are the major drivers of rooms revenue. The business mix of the hotel (group versus transient and premium versus discount business) is a significant driver of room rates.      60

  Food and beverage revenue. Occupancy and the type of customer staying at the hotel are the major drivers of food and beverage revenue (i.e., group business typically generates more food and beverage business through catering functions when compared to transient business, which may or may not utilize the hotel’s restaurants).      29

  Other revenue. Occupancy, the nature of the property (i.e., resort, etc.) and its price point are the main drivers of other ancillary revenue, such as parking, golf course, spa, entertainment and other guest services.      7

 

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Hotel operating expenses are approximately 97% of our total operating costs and expenses. The following table presents the components of our hotel operating expenses as a percentage of our total operating costs and expenses:

 

         % of 2010
Operating
Costs and

Expenses
 

  Rooms expense. These costs include housekeeping, reservation systems, room supplies, laundry services and front desk costs. Occupancy is the major driver of rooms expense. These costs can increase based on increases in salaries and wages, as well as the level of service and amenities that are provided.      17

  Food and beverage expense. These expenses primarily include food, beverage and labor costs. Occupancy and the type of customer staying at the hotel (i.e., catered functions generally are more profitable than outlet sales) are the major drivers of food and beverage expense, which correlates closely with food and beverage revenue.      23

  Other departmental and support expenses. These expenses include labor and other costs associated with the other ancillary revenues such as parking, golf courses, spas, entertainment and other guest services, as well as labor and other costs associated with administrative departments, sales and marketing, repairs and minor maintenance and utility costs.      27

  Management fees. Base management fees are computed as a percentage of gross revenue. Incentive management fees generally are paid when operating profits exceed certain threshold levels.      4

  Other property-level expenses. These expenses consist primarily of real and personal property taxes, ground rent, equipment rent and property insurance. Many of these expenses are relatively inflexible and do not necessarily change based on changes in revenues at our hotels.      12

  Depreciation and amortization expense. This is a non-cash expense that changes primarily based on the acquisition and disposition of hotel properties and the level of past capital expenditures.      14

The expense components listed above are based on those presented in our consolidated statements of operations. It also is worth noting that wage and benefit costs are spread among various line items. Taken separately, these costs represent approximately 50% to 55% of our hotel operating expenses.

Key Performance Indicators. Revenue per available room (“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 food and beverage or parking, telephone or other guest service revenues generated by the property. Although RevPAR does not include these ancillary revenues, it is generally considered the leading indicator of core revenues for many hotels.

RevPAR changes that are driven predominately by occupancy have different implications on overall revenue levels, as well as incremental operating profit, than do changes that are driven predominately by average room rate. For example, increases in occupancy at a hotel would lead to increases in rooms revenues and ancillary revenues, such as food and beverage, as well as additional incremental costs (including housekeeping services, utilities and room amenity costs). RevPAR increases due to higher room rates, however, would not result in additional room-related costs. As a result, changes in RevPAR driven by increases or decreases in average room rates have a greater effect on profitability than changes in RevPAR caused by occupancy levels.

In discussing our operating results, we present RevPAR and certain other financial data for our hotels on a comparable hotel basis. Comparable hotels are those properties that we have owned for the entirety of the reporting

 

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periods being compared. Comparable hotels do not include the results of properties acquired or sold, or that incurred business interruption due to significant property damage, large scale capital improvements or significant events during these periods.

We also evaluate the performance of our business through certain non-GAAP financial measures. Each of these non-GAAP measures should be considered by investors as supplemental measures to GAAP performance measures such as total revenues, operating profit, net income and earnings per share. We provide a more detailed discussion of these non-GAAP financial measures, how management uses such measures to evaluate our financial condition and operating performance and a discussion of certain limitations of such measures in “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Our non-GAAP financial measures include:

 

   

Host Inc.’s funds from operations (“FFO”) and FFO per diluted share. We use FFO and FFO per diluted share as a supplemental measure of company-wide profitability.

 

   

Host Inc’s and Host L.P.’s hotel adjusted operating profit. Hotel adjusted operating profit measures property-level results before debt service and is a supplemental measure of aggregate property-level profitability. We also use hotel adjusted operating profit to evaluate the profitability of our comparable hotels.

 

   

Host Inc.’s and Host L.P.’s EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Earnings before income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), is a commonly used measure in many industries, and management believes that such measure provides useful information to investors regarding our results of operations as it helps us and our investors evaluate the ongoing operating performance of our properties and facilitates comparisons between us and other lodging REITs, hotel owners who are not REITs and other capital-intensive companies. We adjust EBITDA when evaluating our performance because we believe that the exclusion of certain items, such as gains and losses related to real estate transactions and impairment losses (“Adjusted EBITDA”), provides useful supplemental information to investors regarding our ongoing operating performance.

Summary of 2010 Operating Results

During 2010, the lodging recovery exceeded industry expectations as overall RevPAR grew 5.5% compared to 2009. Similarly, RevPAR at our comparable hotels increased 5.8% compared to 2009. As is expected during a recovery, the initial improvements in RevPAR were driven by improvements in occupancy, which improved by 3.8 percentage points in 2010. Overall, average room rates were essentially flat, with an improvement of 0.1% during the year; however, as the year progressed, lodging demand improved and our managers were able to increase rates, somewhat shifting pricing power away from the consumer. As a result, comparable hotel rates for the third and fourth quarter of 2010 improved 4.5% and 2.8%, respectively. Early in the year, the recovery was driven by increased demand from corporate transient business, which was eventually joined by improvements across the majority of our customer types. This RevPAR improvement includes a 7.6% improvement in comparable hotel transient RevPAR and a 3.5% improvement in comparable hotel group RevPAR. Typically, the recovery of group revenue will lag that of transient revenue as price increases and business mix changes can more quickly increase transient average rates, and because group contracts that were negotiated near the bottom of the lodging cycle reflect lower rates and, therefore, will slow recovery for group revenues in the near term. As a result of these trends, total comparable revenues for our owned hotels increased $167 million, or 4.2%, to approximately $4.1 billion for the year. In addition to the hotel revenues for our owned hotels described above, our other revenues increased $92 million due to the inclusion of hotel revenues from a portfolio of 71 Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels leased from Hospitality Properties Trust that had been previously sublet (the “HPT portfolio”; see “Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations”). Therefore, overall revenue increased $293 million, or 7.1%, to approximately $4.4 billion for 2010.

As described above, the improvements in RevPAR were primarily driven by occupancy gains, which have less of a positive effect on overall profitability compared to increases driven by average room rate. As a result, the improvement in overall profitability was partially offset by increases in incremental costs at the hotels as well as the decline in the cancellation and attrition revenues. Additionally, our total expenses include rental and hotel level

 

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expenses for the leased HPT portfolio, described above, of $180 million, which decreased our overall operating profit by $13 million. Other significant items that affected the comparability of our results between 2010 and 2009 include:

2010:

 

   

The recognition of $10 million of acquisition costs related to our successful hotel acquisitions, which costs are now required to be recorded in corporate expenses when incurred. Prior to the change in accounting treatment effective January 1, 2009, these costs would have been capitalized and depreciated over the remaining life of the asset; and,

 

   

an increase in interest expense during 2010 due to costs associated with debt extinguishments (including the acceleration of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts) totaling $21 million, compared to a net gain of $9 million on debt extinguishments in 2009.

2009:

 

   

Impairment charges related to real estate and investments totaling $131 million. Of these impairment charges, $20 million was included in depreciation expense, $77 million was included in discontinued operations and $34 million was included in equity in affiliates. No impairment charges were recorded in 2010;

 

   

gains on dispositions totaling $31 million compared to a loss on dispositions of $2 million in 2010; and,

 

   

charges related to a potential litigation loss of $41 million.

As a result of the improved operations, and the items described above, GAAP operating profit increased 50% to $223 million in 2010. Our comparable hotel adjusted operating profit, which reflects the hotel-level revenues and expenses for our comparable hotels and does not include the items described above or the results of the HPT portfolio, increased $44 million, or 5%, to $882 million. Net loss for Host Inc. decreased $126 million in 2010 to a loss of $132 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased $26 million, or 3.3%, to $824 million.

Host Inc.’s diluted loss per common share decreased $.24 to a loss in 2010 of $.21. The reduction in our loss per diluted share reflects the improvement in operating results at our hotels as described above. Host Inc.’s FFO per diluted share increased 33% to $.68 for 2010. For 2010 and 2009, the transactions described above reduced net loss per diluted share by $.06 and $.23, respectively, and reduced FFO per diluted share by $.06 and $.28, respectively.

The trends and transactions described above for Host Inc. similarly affected the operating results for Host L.P, as the only significant difference between the Host Inc. and Host L.P. statements of operations relates to the treatment of income attributable to the outside partners of Host L.P. For the year, Host L.P.’s net loss declined $126 million to$132 million, and the loss per diluted unit declined $.24 to $.21 per unit.

Financing Activities

During 2010, we continued to progress in our overall goal to strengthen our balance sheet by lowering our debt-to-equity ratio; however, we shifted our focus from increasing our liquidity (which was our main focus in the uncertain recessionary period of 2009) to strategically raising and deploying capital to improve our overall leverage ratios, while at the same time completing substantial investments in our portfolio through acquisitions and capital investments. As a result of these efforts:

 

   

We issued $500 million of 6% Series U senior notes and repaid approximately $1.1 billion of senior notes and mortgage debt. We also assumed $166 million of mortgage debt, of which $115 million was repaid in the fourth quarter, and drew $56 million under our credit facility in connection with our 2010 acquisitions. Overall, our debt balance was reduced by $360 million from December 31, 2009;

 

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We issued 26.9 million common shares under our “at the market” offering programs. The shares were issued at an average price of $15.25 per share for net proceeds of $406 million. Proceeds from these issuances were used to fund acquisitions and capital investments;

 

   

As of December 31, 2010, 102 of our 113 properties are unencumbered by mortgage debt;

 

   

We improved our overall leverage and coverage ratios, as defined in our senior note and credit facility covenants. Specifically, as of December 31, 2010 our leverage ratio (total debt/EBITDA, as defined) decreased 30 basis points to 5.0x and our interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest, as defined) increased 30 basis points to 3.0x; and

 

   

At year end 2010, we held over $1.1 billion of cash and cash equivalents and had $542 million of availability under our credit facility. We expect to deploy over $900 million of cash to execute our recently announced acquisitions discussed below.

We believe, based on the overall strength of our balance sheet, that we have sufficient liquidity and access to the capital markets in order to pay our near-term debt maturities, fund our capital expenditures programs and take advantage of investment opportunities (for a detailed discussion, see “—Liquidity and Capital Resources”).

Investing Activities

Acquisitions. 2010 marked a significant increase in transaction activity for luxury and upper upscale lodging properties from the extremely depressed levels in 2009. We believe that the lodging industry is in the early stages of a recovery, which presents an opportunity to purchase assets with high growth potential at a significant discount to replacement cost. Many of the acquisition opportunities are associated with the significant number of hotel properties that are encumbered with very high levels of debt that are facing maturity deadlines and have few, if any, refinancing options. In many cases, we expect that these owners will seek to meet the financing obligations through an all cash sale of the hotel. In addition, lenders are foreclosing on hotels with the objective of a subsequent sale. An example of this type of transaction is our recent acquisition of the W New York, Union Square. During 2010, we completed the following acquisitions:

 

   

the 245-room JW Marriott, Rio de Janeiro for approximately R$80 million ($47 million);

 

   

the 270-room W New York, Union Square for approximately $188 million, through a joint venture in which we are the 90% controlling partner. Our investment was approximately $169 million;

 

   

the 424-room Westin Chicago River North for approximately $165 million; and

 

   

the leasehold interest in the 266-room Le Méridien Piccadilly for approximately £64 million ($98 million).

Subsequent to year end, we completed the acquisition of a portfolio of seven hotels in New Zealand and entered into agreements to purchase hotels in New York and San Diego as follows:

 

   

In January 2011, we entered into an agreement to acquire the 775-room New York Helmsley Hotel for $313.5 million. The property will be managed by Starwood, initially as an unbranded hotel. As part of a comprehensive renovation costing approximately $65 million, the guestrooms and guest baths will be completely renovated, a few rooms will be added to the inventory and the meeting space will be upgraded. When the renovations are complete in early to mid-2012, the property will be branded as a Westin. While the hotel will benefit from Starwood’s management and reservation system as an unbranded hotel, operations of the hotel will be negatively affected during the renovation process. This acquisition is expected to close in March 2011, subject to customary closing conditions.

 

   

In February 2011, we also entered into an agreement to acquire the entity that owns the 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, and certain related rights, for $570 million. The hotel is located along

 

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  the waterfront, adjacent to the city’s central business district and convention center and has over 125,000 square feet of meeting space, six food and beverage outlets, and a 10,000 square foot spa. The transaction will be comprised of cash consideration of $564 million, including the repayment of $408 million of existing loans. We will also issue approximately $6 million of common OP units and $98 million of preferred OP units. We will also record a note receivable equal in value to the preferred OP units. The interest rate on the note receivable will be 0.25 percentage points less than the dividend rate on the preferred OP units. In accordance with ASC 505, a right of setoff exists between the note receivable and the preferred OP units, as the proceeds from the redemption of the preferred OP units must be used to repay the note receivable. Therefore, neither will be reflected on our consolidated balance sheet. The transaction is expected to close in March of 2011, and is subject to various closing conditions, including approval by the San Diego Unified Port District.

 

   

On February 18, 2011, we completed the acquisition of a portfolio of seven midscale and upscale hotels in New Zealand for approximately $145 million, including $80 million of mortgage debt. The properties are located in the cities of Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch and Wellington and will be operated by Accor under the ibis and Novotel brands. Accor is a leading international hotel operator with over 4,200 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 90 countries worldwide.

Repositioning and Return on Investment Capital Expenditures. During 2010 and 2009, we completed a total of $114 million and $176 million, respectively, in ROI/repositioning expenditures at numerous properties. For 2010, repositioning and ROI expenditures included the following projects:

 

   

San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina – an extensive multi-year $190 million project to reposition and renovate the hotel which will include all 1,360 guest rooms, the pool and fitness center, as well as the expansion and development of new meeting space and an exhibit hall;

 

   

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa – the development of a new 21,500 square foot ballroom and 4,500 square foot outdoor venue space; and,

 

   

Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay – Completed extensive lobby renovations and the development of a three-meal restaurant, as well as the conversion of 3,900 square feet to meeting space.

We expect that our investment in ROI and repositioning expenditures in 2011 will total approximately $290 million to $310 million, including $190 million of projects at the following properties:

 

   

Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers – the complete renovation of all 1,756 rooms, as well as major mechanical upgrades to the heating and cooling system;

 

   

Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center – complete repositioning of the hotel including rooms renovation, lobby enhancements, mechanical systems upgrades, parking garage and exterior enhancements;

 

   

Chicago Marriott O’Hare – complete repositioning of the hotel including rooms renovation, new meeting space and the creation of a new great room and lobby;

 

   

San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina –continuation of the extensive renovation and repositioning project begun in 2010; and,

 

   

Sheraton Indianapolis – renovation of rooms, lobby, fitness center, bar and restaurant, as well as the conversion of an existing tower into 129 managed apartments.

Renewal and Replacement Capital Expenditures. In addition to the repositioning/ROI expenditures described above, we spent $195 million and $164 million on renewal and replacement expenditures during 2010 and 2009, respectively. These expenditures are designed to ensure that our high standards for product quality are maintained and to enhance the overall competitiveness of our properties in the marketplace. Major renewal and

 

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replacement projects that were underway during the fourth quarter of 2010 included: 450 rooms at the Fairmont Kea Lani, 98,700 square feet of meeting space at the Sheraton Boston, 87,500 square feet of meeting space at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1,001 rooms at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and 36,000 square feet of meeting space at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Dispositions. The market for selling hotels located in secondary and tertiary markets, which are our primary disposition targets, remains challenging. We disposed of two non-core properties in 2010 for a total of approximately $12 million where we believed that the potential for future returns were lower than our target levels. Subsequent to year end, we sold the South Bend Marriott for approximately $6 million.

2011 Outlook

Forecasts for real GDP growth in 2011 improved significantly in the fourth quarter of 2010, as the pace of consumer spending increased and the tax legislation package was passed in late December. Economists also anticipate substantial growth in business investment for 2011, which is a key driver for our industry, and for transient demand in particular. However, full year operating forecasts remain uncertain, particularly as employment levels and the housing market remain weak points in the overall economic outlook. As detailed in our 2010 operating results, 2010’s RevPAR improvement was primarily driven by improvements in occupancy, as rate increases were not broadly recognized across the portfolio until the second half of the year. For 2011, as the recovery moves into its next phase, we anticipate that the improvements in RevPAR will be driven by both rate and occupancy growth, which will have a more significant positive effect on our operating results.

At the same time, we also anticipate that supply growth in the lodging industry will remain at historically low levels in 2011 as the disruption in the credit markets and weak lodging performance caused a significant decline in new hotel construction starts beginning in the second half of 2008 through 2010. This may be particularly relevant for the markets and lodging sectors in which we compete due to the long-term planning and high level of investment associated with luxury and upper upscale lodging properties in urban and resort destinations. We believe that lower supply growth will have a positive effect in 2011, as the improvements in lodging demand will not lead to a corresponding increase in supply. Based on the lack of new construction starts in recent years, we believe that supply growth should remain below the historical trend for the lodging industry for the next few years.

Based on the trends discussed above and the forecast ROI/repositioning projects, as well as other capital expenditures at our properties, we anticipate that comparable hotel RevPAR will increase 6% to 8% during 2011. We believe that the positive trends in the lodging industry create the opportunity for business improvements, which when combined with our strategy to enhance our portfolio through acquisitions and capital projects will ultimately improve the competitive position of our properties and stockholder value. However, there can be no assurances that any increases in hotel revenues or earnings at our properties will continue for any number of reasons, including, but not limited to, slower than anticipated growth in the economy and changes in travel patterns. See also “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed February 24, 2011.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table reflects certain line items from our audited statements of operations and other significant operating statistics (in millions, except operating statistics and percentages):

 

     2010     2009     % Change
2009 to  2010
    2008     % Change
2008 to  2009
 

Revenues:

          

Total revenues for owned hotels

   $ 4,229      $ 4,028        5.0   $ 4,989        (19.3 )% 

Other revenues(1)

     199        107        86.0        119        (10.1

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Property-level costs(2)

     4,100        3,870        5.9        4,316        (10.3

Corporate and other expenses

     108        116        (6.9     58        100.0   

Gain on insurance settlement

     3        —          N/M (5)      7        N/M   

Operating profit

     223        149        49.7        741        (79.9

Interest expense

     384        379        1.3        375        1.1   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (4     (61     (93.4     32        N/M   

All hotel operating statistics(3):

          

RevPAR

   $ 121.46      $ 112.57        7.9   $ 140.35        (19.8 )% 

Average room rate

   $ 173.17      $ 170.93        1.3   $ 196.70        (13.1 )% 

Average occupancy

     70.1     65.9     4.3  pts.      71.4     (5.5 ) pts. 

Comparable hotel operating statistics(4):

          

RevPAR

   $ 120.26      $ 113.66        5.8   $ N/A        (19.9 )% 

Average room rate

   $ 171.43      $ 171.25        0.1   $ N/A        (13.5 )% 

Average occupancy

     70.2     66.4     3.8  pts.      N/A        (5.4 ) pts. 

Host Inc.:

          

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     2        6        (66.7     (19     N/M   

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     (130     (252     (48.4     395        N/M   

Host L.P.:

          

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     —          1        (100.0     (3     N/M   

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

     (132     (257     (48.6     411        N/M   

 

 

(1) Includes the results of the 71 hotels leased from HPT, whose operations we consolidated beginning July 7, 2010 as a result of the termination of the subleases with our subtenant. The line item also includes rental income earned prior to the lease terminations.
(2) Amount represents operating costs and expenses per our consolidated statements of operations less corporate and other expenses and the gain on insurance settlement.
(3) Operating statistics are for all properties as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and include the results of operations for hotels we have sold prior to their disposition.
(4) Comparable hotel operating statistics for 2010 and 2009 are based on 108 comparable hotels as of December 31, 2010. The percent change from 2008 and 2009 are based on 111 comparable hotels as of December 31, 2009.
(5) N/M=Not Meaningful

 

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Hotel Sales Overview

 

     2010      2009      % Change
2009 to  2010
    2008      % Change
2008 to  2009
 
     (in millions)      (in millions)  

Revenues

             

Rooms

   $ 2,661       $ 2,484         7.1   $ 3,098         (19.8 )% 

Food and beverage

     1,291         1,234         4.6        1,545         (20.1

Other

     277         310         (10.6     346         (10.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total revenues for owned hotels

     4,229         4,028         5.0        4,989         (19.3

Other revenues

     199         107         86.0        119         (10.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total revenues

   $ 4,428       $ 4,135         7.1      $ 5,108         (19.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

2010 Compared to 2009. In 2010, hotel sales grew 5.0% for our consolidated revenues for owned hotels, reflecting strong growth in RevPAR at our properties, as well as increases in rooms and food and beverage revenues, partially offset by a decline in attrition and cancellation fees. Revenues for properties sold in 2010 or 2009 and the South Bend Marriott (sold in August 2011) have been reclassified to discontinued operations. See “—Discontinued Operations” below.

Rooms. The increase in room revenue in 2010 is consistent with the overall increase in RevPAR, primarily due to occupancy gains at our hotels. While the majority of the increase is due to the 5.8% increase in RevPAR at our comparable hotels, there was also a 1.7% increase related to the revenues recorded at the hotels acquired during the year.

Food and beverage. The increase in food and beverage revenue in 2010 is primarily attributable to increased occupancy, which contributes to greater demand for catering and banquet business.

Other. The decrease in other revenues for owned hotels in 2010 is primarily a result of a decline in attrition and cancellation fees of approximately $37 million.

Other revenues. For 2010, the increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of the HPT hotel revenue. On July 6, 2010, we terminated the subleases for 71 hotels leased from HPT because the subtenants failed to meet net worth covenants. Accordingly, beginning on July 7, 2010, we record the operations of the hotels instead of rental income, which we have recorded in other revenues. For 2010, revenues for hotels leased from HPT include hotel revenues of $123 million and rental income of $44 million. For 2009, revenues for hotels leased from HPT include rental income of $79 million. The property revenues and rental income recorded, less the hotel expenses and rental expenses for the HPT properties, resulted in net losses of $13 million and $1 million for 2010 and 2009, respectively. Effective December 2010, we terminated the leases with respect to 18 of these properties. We also have given notice that we plan to terminate the leases with respect to the remaining 53 properties in December 2012. See “— Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations.”

While management evaluates the performance of each individual hotel against its competitive set in a given market, overall we evaluate the portfolio operating results using three different criteria: property type (i.e. urban, suburban, resort/conference or airport), geographic region and mix of business (i.e. transient, group or contract).

 

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Comparable Hotel Sales by Property Type. The following tables set forth performance information for 2010 and 2009:

Comparable Hotels Portfolio by Property Type(a)

 

     As of December 31, 2010      Year ended December 31, 2010      Year ended December 31, 2009         
     No. of
Properties
     No. of
Rooms
     Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Percent
Change in
RevPAR
 

Urban

     52         33,123       $ 185.53         72.5   $ 134.50       $ 182.59         69.0   $ 125.90         6.8

Suburban

     29         10,964         138.29         65.6        90.73         139.71         61.1        85.32         6.3   

Resort/ Conference

     13         8,082         204.83         65.3        133.76         215.19         61.1        131.57         1.7   

Airport

     14         6,956         115.98         71.8        83.30         115.61         68.5        79.18         5.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

All Types

     108         59,125         171.43         70.2        120.26         171.25         66.4        113.66         5.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

 

 

(a) The reporting period for 2010 is from January 2, 2010 to December 31, 2010 and for 2009 is from January 3, 2009 to January 1, 2010 for our Marriott hotels. For further discussion, see “—Reporting Periods.”

During 2010, comparable hotel RevPAR increased across all of our hotel property types. Our urban properties led the portfolio, with a 6.8% increase in RevPAR for the year. The continued improvement in demand has allowed our operators to begin to increase the average room rates at our urban properties, which improved 1.6% overall for the year. Our suburban properties also experienced a significant RevPAR increase in 2010 driven by strength in the suburban Boston, Orange County and San Francisco markets. Our resort/conference hotels lagged the portfolio as a whole, as the 7.9% improvement in RevPAR at our resort/conference properties in our Florida region were partially offset by the RevPAR declines in the Phoenix and Palm Springs markets. RevPAR at our Airport properties improved 5.2% for the year driven by strong demand growth in the Chicago and San Francisco airport markets.

Comparable Hotel Sales by Geographic Region. The following tables set forth performance information for 2010 and 2009:

Comparable Hotels by Region(a)

 

     As of December 31, 2010      Year ended December 31, 2010      Year ended December 31, 2009         
     No. of
Properties
     No. of
Rooms
     Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Percent
Change in
RevPAR
 

Pacific

     26         14,581       $ 161.38         71.6   $ 115.55       $ 166.08         67.1   $ 111.38         3.7

Mid-Atlantic

     10         8,328         225.63         79.9        180.38         219.22         76.4        167.47         7.7   

North Central

     13         5,897         133.87         63.9        85.52         130.80         61.8        80.85         5.8   

South Central

     9         5,687         142.83         67.1        95.80         143.88         63.8        91.83         4.3   

Florida

     9         5,677         178.23         68.7        122.37         182.88         62.9        115.04         6.4   

DC Metro

     12         5,416         191.55         74.0        141.83         190.52         73.6        140.13         1.2   

Atlanta

     8         4,253         152.04         63.8        96.94         152.32         58.2        88.63         9.4   

New England

     7         3,924         172.19         69.6        119.83         165.77         65.2        108.10         10.8   

Mountain

     7         2,889         149.32         63.2        94.30         157.85         59.4        93.69         0.7   

International

     7         2,473         157.91         65.7        103.80         143.29         61.6        88.21         17.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

All Regions

     108         59,125         171.43         70.2        120.26         171.25         66.4        113.66         5.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

 

 

(a) The reporting period for 2010 is from January 2, 2010 to December 31, 2010 and for 2009 is from January 3, 2009 to January 1, 2010 for our Marriott hotels. For further discussion, see “—Reporting Periods.”

For 2010, comparable hotel RevPAR improved across all of our geographic regions when compared to 2009. Our New England region was the top performing U.S. region, with RevPAR growth of 10.8% that was driven by RevPAR growth of 11.6% in the Boston market. This increase was due to strong group and transient demand, as occupancy increased 5.0 percentage points and average room rates increased 3.9%.

 

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The 9.4% RevPAR growth in our Atlanta region was driven primarily by strong city-wide and transient business in the fourth quarter. Strong demand from both group and transient customers drove a 9.0 percentage point occupancy increase in the fourth quarter.

RevPAR in our Mid-Atlantic region grew 7.7% for the year, driven by RevPAR growth at our New York properties of 9.5%. For our New York properties, rate improved 5.7% and occupancy improved by 3.0 percentage points.

Our Florida region had an increase in RevPAR of 6.4% for the year, led by strong performance at our resort/conference hotels in this region. RevPAR at our Florida resort/conference hotels increased 7.9% for the year, driven primarily by an increase in occupancy of 6.6 percentage points; however, this increase was affected by lower group demand as well as significant renovations at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center in the fourth quarter.

The RevPAR increase for the year in our North Central region was driven by our Chicago hotels, as RevPAR increased 8.8% due to strong transient demand and rate increased 2.6%.

Results in our Mountain region were mixed, as the Denver market experienced a 7.9% increase in RevPAR primarily due to strong group and transient demand, while the Phoenix market experienced a 3.9% decline in RevPAR, which was partially attributable to the renovation of a significant amount of meeting space at two hotels and the construction of a new ballroom at the Westin Kierland.

Our DC Metro region underperformed the portfolio in terms of RevPAR growth which reflects difficult comparisons to the prior year, particularly during the first quarter, due to the 2009 presidential inauguration and other government-related activities.

Hotel Sales by Business Mix. The majority of our customers fall into three broad groups: transient, group and contract business. The information below is derived from business mix data for 108 of our hotels for which information is available from our managers.

In 2010, overall transient RevPAR increased 7.6% when compared to 2009, reflecting an increase in total room nights of 4.9%, and an increase in average rates of 2.6%. The rate increase was driven primarily by a 5.0% increase in average rate for corporate transient business and a shift in mix away from discounted business.

During 2010, group RevPAR increased approximately 3.5%, reflecting an increase in total room nights of 6.7%, partially offset by a decrease in average rates of 3.0%. Typically, recovery in the group segment will follow improvement in transient demand due to longer booking lead times. As a result, a large portion of the 2010 group business was sold at the lower rates in effect in prior periods. Therefore, while we did experience improvements in group demand, improvements in overall group revenue continues to lag that of transient revenue.

2009 Compared to 2008. The decrease in hotel sales and food and beverage revenues was primarily attributable to decreased occupancy, which drives lower room rates and less demand for catering and banquet business, as well as other ancillary revenues such as spas, golf, parking, internet connectivity and other fees. Sales for properties disposed of in 2010, 2009, and 2008, and the South Bend Marriott have been reclassified as discontinued operations. See “—Discontinued Operations” below.

Consistent with the portfolio as a whole, comparable hotel RevPAR decreased 19.9%, with a 5.4 percentage point decrease in occupancy and a 13.5% decrease in average room rates. Another factor that contributed to the decrease in revenues was corporate travelers downgrading from luxury properties to other hotel segments due to political and public relations concerns regarding corporate expenditures on luxury services. This had a significant effect on our Ritz-Carlton properties as well as our resort locations.

 

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Comparable Hotel Sales by Property Type. The following tables set forth performance information for 2009 and 2008:

Comparable Hotels Portfolio by Property Type(a)

 

     As of December 31, 2009      Year ended December 31, 2009      Year ended December 31, 2008         
     No. of
Properties
     No. of
Rooms
     Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Percent
Change in
RevPAR
 

Urban

     53         34,485       $ 183.44         69.0   $ 126.64       $ 211.15         73.6   $ 155.39         (18.5 )% 

Suburban

     31         11,646         138.72         60.2        83.45         160.68         66.1        106.19         (21.4

Resort/ Conference

     13         8,082         215.19         61.1        131.57         248.61         69.0        171.45         (23.3

Airport

     14         6,955         115.61         68.5        79.18         136.71         74.0        101.14         (21.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

All Types

     111         61,168         171.61         66.2        113.68         198.30         71.6        141.97         (19.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

 

 

(a) The reporting period for 2009 is from January 3, 2009 to January 1, 2010 and for 2008 is from December 29, 2007 to December 26, 2008 for our Marriott hotels. For further discussion, see “—Reporting Periods.”

Consistent with 2008, our 2009 urban properties continued to outperform the portfolio as a whole. We believe the location of these assets provided a diversified demand base that helped drive higher levels of occupancy, which partially mitigated the decline in average room rate compared to other property types. As noted above, our resort/conference properties were particularly affected by traveler concerns regarding corporate expenditures for luxury hotels and services.

Comparable Hotel Sales by Geographic Region. The following tables set forth performance information for 2009 and 2008:

Comparable Hotels by Region(a)

 

     As of December 31, 2009      Year ended December 31, 2009      Year ended December 31, 2008         
     No. of
Properties
     No. of
Rooms
     Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Average
Room Rate
     Average
Occupancy
Percentages
    RevPAR      Percent
Change in
RevPAR
 

Pacific

     27         15,943       $ 169.46         67.4   $ 114.22       $ 198.45         73.7   $ 146.16         (21.9 )% 

Mid-Atlantic

     10         8,330         219.22         76.4        167.47         270.15         79.8        215.56         (22.3

North Central

     14         6,204         130.93         60.8        79.64         152.23         65.5        99.72         (20.1

South Central

     9         5,687         143.88         63.8        91.83         161.26         67.7        109.11         (15.8

Florida

     9         5,677         182.88         62.9        115.04         211.20         69.7        147.21         (21.9

DC Metro

     12         5,416         190.52         73.6        140.13         199.85         74.4        148.77         (5.8

New England

     8         4,297         161.76         63.7        103.11         179.11         71.9        128.85         (20.0

Atlanta

     8         4,252         152.32         58.2        88.63         172.87         66.0        114.01         (22.3

Mountain

     7         2,889         157.85         59.4        93.69         182.43         66.5        121.36         (22.8

International

     7         2,473         143.29         61.6        88.21         170.63         68.1        116.22         (24.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

All Regions

     111         61,168         171.61         66.2        113.68         198.30         71.6        141.97         (19.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

                    

 

 

(a) The reporting period for 2009 is from January 3, 2009 to January 1, 2010 and for 2008 is from December 29, 2007 to December 26, 2008 for our Marriott hotels. For further discussion, see “—Reporting Periods.”

Other than the DC Metro region, all of our regions had substantial declines in RevPAR, though results reflect the different dynamics of the major markets within each region. RevPAR at hotels in our top performing DC Metro region declined 5.8%, though individual properties within the region varied from an increase of 7.4% to a decline of 25.4% in RevPAR, with the strongest performers being our downtown properties that benefited from government and government-related activity. Similarly, the 15.8% RevPAR decline in the South Central region included a RevPAR decrease of 3.7% in New Orleans and a decline of 21.4% in Houston.

 

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Hotel Sales by Business Mix. The majority of our customers fall into three broad groups: transient, group and contract business. The information below is derived from business mix data for 111 of our hotels for which information is available from our managers.

In 2009, transient RevPAR decreased 18.6% when compared to 2008, reflecting a slight decline in total room nights and a decline in average rate of 17.7%. The decline primarily reflects a shift from the higher-rated premium and corporate business to the price-sensitive transient discount business. Room nights for premium and corporate business declined 17.3%, despite a decline in average rates of 18.9%, which led to a RevPAR decline of 32.9% in this business. This was slightly offset by the 8.6% growth in room nights from price-sensitive transient discount business as customers, particularly leisure travelers, utilized discount programs implemented by our managers, as well as, third-party travel websites offering discounted rates.

Group RevPAR declined approximately 23.2% reflecting a decline in total room nights of 17.2% and a decline in average room rates of 7.2%. The decline in room rate was primarily due to corporate group discounts and short-term group rate concessions. The primary driver of the decline in room nights was a significant reduction in corporate group business of 32.8%. In addition to significant reductions in corporate group meetings, this also reflects low attendance at group meetings and groups increasingly renegotiating rates.

Property-level Operating Expenses

 

     2010      2009      % Change
2010 to  2009
    2008      % Change
2009 to  2008
 
     (in millions)      (in millions)  

Rooms

   $ 734       $ 681         7.8   $ 760         (10.4 )% 

Food and beverage

     965         933         3.4        1,130         (17.4

Other departmental and support expenses

     1,151         1,099         4.7        1,248         (11.9

Management fees

     171         158         8.2        241         (34.4

Other property-level expenses

     488         386         26.4        384         0.5   

Depreciation and amortization

     591         613         (3.6     553         10.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total property-level operating expenses

   $ 4,100       $ 3,870         5.9      $ 4,316         (10.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

2010 compared to 2009 and 2009 compared to 2008. The overall increase in operating expenses in 2010 is consistent with higher overall RevPAR at our properties and improvement in occupancy at our hotels. The overall decrease in operating expenses in 2009 is consistent with lower overall demand at our properties and our hotel managers actively implementing contingency plans and cost saving measures in order to manage operating margin decline. Our operating costs and expenses, which are both fixed and variable, are affected by changes in occupancy, inflationary increases and revenues (which affect management fees), though the effect on specific costs will differ. Property-level operating expenses exclude the costs associated with hotels we have sold during the periods presented, which costs are included in discontinued operations.

Rooms. The increase in room expenses in 2010 is consistent with the overall increase in occupancy and was also affected by higher wage rates. The decrease in room expenses in 2009 was primarily due to a decrease in occupancy. We also benefited from cost cutting measures implemented by our managers that reduced controllable expenses, such as closing rooms in unused sections of the hotels, and reducing management staff and labor hours per occupied room.

Food and beverage. The increase in food and beverage costs in 2010 reflects the increase in revenues, partially offset by the positive shift in the mix of business to more catering and audio visual revenues. However, weak productivity in banquet sales hurt overall profitability. The decline in food and beverages costs in 2009 was primarily driven by a decrease in occupancy, which led to a reduction in food and beverages cost of goods sold, and reductions in restaurant hourly and management staff.

Other departmental and support expenses. The increase in revenues drove an increase in non-controllable hotel expenses during 2010, such as credit card commissions, bonus expense, loyalty rewards program expenses and

 

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cluster and shared service allocations. The decline in these expenses in 2009 reflected a reduction in controllable expenses, such as marketing and general and administration expenses that were driven by a decrease in the wages and benefits allocated to these expenses, reflecting a decline in management staffing and bonus payouts. Additionally, in 2009, utilities declined 11.5% as a result of a decline in prices, lower occupancy levels and milder weather.

Management fees. Our base management fees, which are generally calculated as a percentage of total revenues, increased 3.9% for 2010, which is consistent with the increase in revenues. The incentive management fees, which are based on the level of operating profit at each property after the owner has received a priority return on its investment, increased 17.5% during the year, consistent with the increase in operating profit at certain properties. The decrease in 2009 is consistent with our revenue decline.

Other property-level expenses. These expenses generally do not vary significantly based on occupancy and include expenses such as property taxes and insurance. For 2010, the increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of the HPT hotel expenses discussed below, partially offset by decreases in property insurance costs due to the reduction in premiums for our insurance program that runs from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011.

As previously discussed, beginning on July 7, 2010, we record the operations of 71 hotels leased from HPT. For 2010, expenses for hotels leased from HPT include rental expense of $84 million due to HPT, as well as the $96 million of hotel expenses incurred subsequent to the sublease termination. For 2009, expenses for hotels leased from HPT represent rental expense due to HPT of $80 million.

Depreciation and amortization. The decline in depreciation expense in 2010 is due to impairment charges recorded in 2009 of approximately $20 million. Other impairment charges for 2009 are included in equity in losses of affiliates or discontinued operations. No impairment charges were recorded in 2010. The increase in depreciation expense in 2009 reflects the effect of our extensive $1.8 billion capital expenditures program from 2006 to 2008 as well as the impairment charges described above.

Other Income Statement Line Items

Corporate and Other Expenses. Corporate and other expenses primarily consist of employee salaries and bonuses and other costs, such as employee stock-based compensation expense, travel, corporate insurance, legal fees, acquisition-related costs, audit fees, building rent and systems costs. Corporate expenses decreased approximately $8 million in 2010 from 2009 and increased approximately $58 million in 2009 from 2008. The decrease during 2010 is primarily due to litigation costs of $41 million accrued in 2009 for a potential litigation loss. See “Legal Proceedings.” The decrease was partially offset by an increase in stock-based compensation expense and bonus accruals, as well as an increase of $10 million associated with consummated property acquisitions. Previously, the acquisition costs would have been capitalized; however, under accounting requirements adopted in 2009, these costs are now expensed. The expense for the stock-based compensation awards is based on personal performance, as well as Host Inc.’s stockholder return relative to other REITs and to other lodging companies and will vary significantly due to fluctuations in Host Inc.’s stock price. The 2010 increase reflects the outperformance in Host Inc.’s stockholder return relative to other REITs and other lodging companies, a 53.1% increase in Host Inc.’s stock price since 2009 and the overall improvement in operations.

The increase in corporate and other expenses in 2009 reflects the litigation costs described above, as well as an increase in stock-based compensation expense, which returned to more normalized levels compared to 2008.

Gain on Insurance Settlement. During 2010, we recorded a gain of $3 million related to the receipt of business interruption insurance related to our two hotels in Chile, which were affected by the earthquake in July 2010. The damage to our properties was not severe; however, to the extent that we receive further business interruption insurance proceeds or property insurance proceeds in excess of the insurance receivable recorded for the property and equipment written off, we will record a gain. We recorded a gain on insurance settlement of $7 million in 2008. The gain primarily related to the insurance proceeds received for both business interruption and property damage following Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma which occurred during September and October 2005, respectively.

 

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Interest Expense. The increase in interest expense during 2010 is due to costs associated with debt extinguishments (including the acceleration of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts) totaling $21 million compared to a net gain of $9 million on debt extinguishments in 2009. This increase was partially offset by a net decrease in our overall debt balance, which resulted in interest savings of approximately $23 million. In addition, the fixed-to-floating interest rate swap that we entered into in the second half of 2009 for our $300 million mortgage on The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa reduced interest expense by $5 million for 2010 compared to 2009.

The increase in interest expense during 2009 from 2008 is primarily due to a decrease of $5 million in the net gain associated with the repurchase of our exchangeable senior debentures in 2009 and 2008.

Net Gains on Property Transactions. The significant increase in gains from property transactions in 2009 when compared to both 2010 and 2008 is due to the recognition of a $13 million gain associated with the sale of our remaining 3.6% limited partnership interest in a partnership that owned 115 Courtyard by Marriott hotels.

Equity in Earnings (losses) of Affiliates. The significant increase in losses of affiliates during 2009 when compared to both 2010 and 2008 is a result of an impairment charge of $34 million recorded in 2009, described below, related to our investment in the European joint venture. We evaluate the recoverability of our investment in affiliates based on our assessment of the fair value of our investment in comparison to our carrying value. In 2009, we determined that the carrying value of our investment in our joint venture in Europe exceeded its fair value on an other-than-temporary basis. As a result, we recorded an impairment charge of $34 million, which impairment charge is included in equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates. See “—Critical Accounting Policies—Other-than-Temporary Impairment of an Investment” for further discussion.

Income Tax Benefit. We lease substantially all of our properties to consolidated subsidiaries designated as TRS for federal income tax purposes. The difference between hotel-level operating cash flow and the aggregate rent paid to Host L.P. by the TRS represents taxable income or loss, on which we record an income tax provision or benefit. The decrease in the tax benefit in 2010 reflects lower expenses at our TRS and the overall improvement in operating results at our properties. As most of the hotels in 2010 are paying the minimum rent under the lease agreements, a significant amount of the improvement in profitability is retained by the TRS and, therefore, decreases its taxable loss. Additionally, in 2009 we recognized a $12 million tax benefit with respect to the sale of our remaining interest in the CBM Joint Venture Limited Partnership (“CBM JV”).

Discontinued Operations. Discontinued operations consist of one hotel disposed of in 2011, two hotels disposed of in 2010, six hotels disposed of in 2009 (including one hotel for which the ground lease expired and reverted back to the ground lessor) and two hotels disposed of during 2008 and represent the results of operations and the gains on the disposition of these hotels during the periods. The following table summarizes the revenues, income before taxes, and the gain on dispositions, net of tax, of the hotels which have been reclassified to discontinued operations, which includes assets held for sale and the results of sold hotels prior to their disposition for the periods presented (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Revenues

   $ 14      $ 81      $ 186   

Income (loss) before taxes

     (3     (88     10   

Gain (loss) on dispositions, net of tax

     (2     26        24   

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity and Capital Resources of Host Inc. and Host L.P. The liquidity and capital resources of Host Inc. and Host L.P. are primarily derived from the activities of Host L.P. Host L.P. generates the capital required by our business through its operations, the direct or indirect incurrence of indebtedness, the issuance of OP units or the sale of equity interests of its subsidiaries. Host Inc. is a REIT whose only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of Host L.P.; therefore, its financing and investing activities are conducted through Host L.P., except for the issuance of its common and preferred stock. However, proceeds from stock issuances by Host Inc. are contributed to Host L.P. in exchange for OP units. Additionally, funds used by Host Inc. to pay dividends or to repurchase stock are provided by Host L.P. Therefore, while we have noted those areas in which it is important to distinguish

 

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between Host Inc. and Host L.P., we have not included a separate discussion of the liquidity and capital resources of each entity as the discussion below can be applied to both Host Inc. and Host L.P.

Overview. We look to maintain a capital structure and liquidity profile with an appropriate balance of cash, debt and equity in order to provide financial flexibility, given the inherent volatility in the lodging industry. During the difficult recessionary period in 2009, we focused on improving our liquidity position through equity and debt issuances, which totaled over $1.7 billion. As a result of these efforts, we entered the growth period of 2010 with over $1.5 billion of cash and $600 million available under our credit facility. As the overall economy, credit markets and lodging industry strengthened during 2010, we shifted the focus of our financing efforts from maintaining liquidity to strategically decreasing our debt-to-equity ratio through (i) acquisitions and other investments, the majority of which were completed with available cash and proceeds from equity issuances, and (ii) the repayment and refinancing of senior notes and mortgage debt. As a result, we have improved our overall leverage and coverage ratios, issued $406 million of equity and completed $532 million of acquisitions and other capital investments during the year. At the same time, our liquidity position remains very strong, with over $1.1 billion of cash and cash equivalents (prior to amounts used for the 2011 acquisitions discussed herein) and $542 million available capacity under our credit facility as of February 24, 2011.

We also look to structure our debt profile to allow us to access different forms of financing, primarily senior notes and exchangeable debentures, as well as mortgage debt. Generally, this means that we will look to minimize the number of assets that are encumbered by mortgage debt, minimize near-term maturities, and maintain a balanced maturity schedule. As of December 31, 2010, 102 of our 113 hotels are unencumbered by mortgage debt and approximately 79% of our debt consists of senior notes and borrowings under our credit facility, both of which are guaranteed by various subsidiaries and secured by pledges in subsidiaries, but are not collateralized by specific hotel properties. Additionally, our maturities for 2011 are 3.5% of our total debt ($129 million of mortgage debt and $58 million outstanding under our credit facility). Further, based on our current forecasts, we expect to extend the credit facility maturity one year to September of 2012. We believe that we have sufficient liquidity and access to the capital markets to take advantage of opportunities to enhance our portfolio, withstand declines in operating cash flow, pay our near-term debt maturities and fund our capital expenditures programs. We may continue to opportunistically access the capital markets if favorable market conditions exist in order to further enhance our liquidity and to fund cash needs. The chart below details our significant cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2010:

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Operating activities

      

Cash provided by operating activities

   $ 520      $ 552      $ 1,020   

Investing activities

      

Acquisitions and investment

     (434     (7     (77

Dispositions and return of investment

     12        251        38   

Capital expenditures

     (309     (340     (672

Financing activities

      

Issuances of debt

     500        906        300   

Net draws (repayments) on credit facility

     56        (410     410   

Repurchase of senior notes, including exchangeable debentures

     (821     (139     (82

Debt prepayments and scheduled maturities

     (364     (342     (245

Host Inc.:

      

Common stock issuances

     406        767        —     

Common stock repurchase

     —          —          (100

Redemption of preferred stock

     (101     —          —     

Dividends on common stock

     (20     (42     (522

Host L.P.:

      

Common OP unit issuance

     406        767        —     

Common OP unit repurchase

     —          —          (100

Redemption of preferred units

     (101     —          —     

Distributions on common OP units

     (20     (43     (542

 

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Cash Requirements. We use cash primarily for acquisitions, capital expenditures, debt payments, operating costs, corporate and other expenses, and dividends and distributions to stockholders and unitholders. As a REIT, Host Inc. is required to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gain, on an annual basis. Funds used by Host Inc. to make cash distributions are provided by Host L.P. Our primary sources of cash are cash from operations, proceeds from the sale of assets, borrowings under our credit facility and debt and equity issuances.

As of December 31, 2010, our weighted average interest rate is 6.2% and our weighted average maturity is 4.4 years. See “—Financial Condition” for more information on our debt maturities. During 2010, we took advantage of our strong financial position to repay $463 million of debt (which is net of $722 million of debt issuances and assumptions) and $101 million of preferred stock and the corresponding preferred units. Below is a schedule of our debt maturities through 2013, as of December 31, 2010:

Remaining Debt Maturities 2011 – 2013

(in millions)

 

     2011      2012      2013  

Mortgage loan on four Canadian properties.

   $ 129       $ —         $ —     

Credit facility draw(1)

     58         —           —     

Mortgage loan, Le Méridien Piccadilly(2)

     —           50         —     

2.625% Exchangeable Senior Debentures(3)

     —           526         —     

Senior notes

     —           7         250   

Mortgage loan, Orlando World Center Marriott

     —           —           246   

Mortgage loan, JW Marriott, Washington, D.C(2)

     —           —           110   

Principal amortization on other debt

     5         5         3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total maturities

   $ 192       $ 588       $ 609   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) We have the option to extend the maturity for an additional year if the applicable conditions are met.
(2) These mortgages can be extended for one year, at our option, provided that debt coverage exceeds certain ratios and other conditions are met.
(3) Our 2.625% Exchangeable Senior Debentures are due in 2027, but are subject to a put option by the holders on April 15, 2012. The $526 million represents the face amount of the outstanding principal at December 31, 2010.

Capital Resources. As of December 31, 2010, we had over $1.1 billion of cash and cash equivalents, which was a decrease of $529 million from December 31, 2009. We also had $542 million available under our credit facility at December 31, 2010. We depend primarily on external sources of capital to finance future growth, including acquisitions. As a result, the liquidity and debt capacity provided by our credit facility and the ability to issue senior unsecured debt are key components of our capital structure. Therefore, our financial flexibility (including our ability to incur debt, make distributions and make investments) is contingent on our ability to maintain compliance with the financial covenants, which include, among other things, the allowable amounts of leverage, coverage and fixed charges. During 2009 and 2010, we have significantly decreased our near-term debt maturities, reduced our secured mortgage indebtedness and maintained compliance with our senior note and credit facility covenants, despite the difficult operating and credit environment in 2009.

If, at any time, we determine that market conditions are favorable, after taking into account our liquidity requirements, we may seek to issue and sell shares of Host Inc. common stock in registered public offerings, including through sales directly on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under an “at the market” offering program, or to issue and sell shares of Host Inc. preferred stock. We also may seek to cause Host L.P. to issue, in offerings exempt from registration under the securities laws, debentures exchangeable for shares of Host Inc. common stock or senior notes. Given our total debt level and maturity schedule, we will continue to redeem or refinance senior notes and mortgage debt from time to time, taking advantage of favorable market conditions, when available. In February 2011, Host Inc.’s Board of Directors authorized repurchases up to $500 million of senior notes, exchangeable debentures and mortgage debt (other than in accordance with its terms). Separately, the Board of Directors authorized redemptions and repurchases of all or a portion of $325 million principal amount of our 3 1/4% exchangeable debentures, and as of February 2011 we were evaluating options with respect to this security. Any redemption of the 3 1/4% exchangeable debentures will not reduce the $500 million of Board authority noted above to repurchase other debt securities. We may purchase senior notes and exchangeable debentures for cash

 

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through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, a tender offer or, in some cases, through the early redemption of such securities pursuant to their terms. Repurchases of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. Any refinancing or retirement before the maturity date would affect earnings and FFO per diluted share as a result of the payment of any applicable call premiums and the acceleration of previously deferred financing costs. Accordingly, in light of our priorities in managing our capital structure and liquidity profile, and given the movement in prevailing conditions in the capital markets, we may, at any time, subject to applicable securities laws, be considering, or be in discussions with respect to, the purchase or sale of common stock, exchangeable debentures and/or senior notes. Any such transactions may, subject to applicable securities laws, occur simultaneously.

On August 19, 2010, Host Inc. entered into a new Sales Agency Financing Agreement with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, through which Host Inc. may issue and sell, from time to time, shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $400 million. This agreement followed the completion of $400 million of sales under a similar agreement, also with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, that was entered into in 2009. The sales have been and will continue to be made in “at the market” offerings under SEC rules, including sales made directly on the NYSE. BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC is acting as sales agent. Host Inc. may continue to sell shares of common stock under this program from time to time based on market conditions, although we are not under an obligation to sell any shares. Host Inc. has approximately $100 million remaining under this program.

As of December 31, 2010, our secured mortgage indebtedness totaled approximately $1.0 billion, which represents approximately 19% of our overall indebtedness, and is secured by 11 of our hotels. Given the flexibility provided by the structure of our balance sheet, we will look to access the capital markets for senior notes and exchangeable debentures and the secured mortgage debt market, based on relative pricing and capacity in order to fund our cash requirements. We may, at any time, seek to access such markets in the event that we determine that the terms and conditions available to us are advantageous, based upon prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other circumstances. See “—Financial Condition” for further discussion of our restrictive covenants.

Counterparty Credit Risk. We are subject to counterparty credit risk, which relates to the ability of counterparties to meet their contractual payment obligations or the potential non-performance of counterparties to deliver contracted commodities or services at the contracted price. We assess the ability of our counterparties to fulfill their obligation to determine the impact, if any, of counterparty bankruptcy or insolvency on our financial condition. We are exposed to credit risk with respect to cash held at various financial institutions, access to our credit facility and amounts due or payable under our derivative contracts. Our credit exposure in each of these cases is limited. Our exposure with regard to our cash and the $542 million available under our credit facility as of February 24, 2011 is mitigated, as the credit risk is spread among a diversified group of investment grade financial institutions. At December 31, 2010, the exposure risk related to our derivative contracts totaled $18 million and the counterparties were investment grade financial institutions.

Sources and Uses of Cash. During 2010, our sources of cash included cash from operations, proceeds from debt and equity issuances and proceeds from the sale of assets. Uses of cash during the year consisted of acquisitions, capital expenditures, operating costs, debt repayments and repurchases and distributions to equity holders. During 2011, we anticipate that our primary uses of cash will include acquisitions and investments, capital expenditures at our hotels, the repayment or repurchase of our debt maturing in the near-term and distributions to equity holders. We anticipate that our primary sources of cash for 2011 will include cash from operations and proceeds from equity and debt issuances.

Cash Provided by Operations. Our cash provided by operations for 2010 decreased $32 million to $520 million compared to 2009, due primarily to timing of cash receipts from our managers, increased costs associated with debt prepayments and increased required reserves for possible legal damages.

Cash Used in Investing Activities. Approximately $706 million of cash was used in investing activities during 2010. This included approximately $380 million of acquisitions and deposits for future acquisitions, which is net of debt and other liabilities assumed, $309 million of capital expenditures and the investment in two junior tranches of a mortgage loan in Europe.

 

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Capital Expenditures. In 2010, total capital expenditures decreased $31 million to $309 million. Our renewal and replacement capital expenditures for 2010 were approximately $195 million, which reflects an increase of approximately 19% from 2009 levels. Our renewal and replacement capital expenditures are generally funded by the furniture, fixture and equipment funds established at certain of our hotels (typically funded with approximately 5% of property revenues) and by our available cash. We also spent approximately $114 million in 2010 on ROI/repositioning projects, which reflects a decrease of approximately 35% compared to 2009 levels. While capital expenditures declined in 2010, they have totaled approximately $2.5 billion over the past five years. As a result, we believe that our properties are in a strong competitive position with respect to their market competitors.

Acquisitions/Dispositions and Investments. During 2010, in separate transactions, we purchased four hotel assets located in London, New York, Chicago and Rio de Janeiro, respectively, for an aggregate amount of approximately $479 million and purchased the junior portion of a mortgage loan secured by a portfolio of hotels. We recorded the purchase price of the acquired assets and liabilities at the estimated fair value on the date of purchase. For 2010, our property acquisitions were as follows:

 

   

on September 30, 2010, we acquired the 245-room JW Marriott, Rio de Janeiro for approximately R80 million ($47 million);

 

   

on September 2, 2010, we formed a joint venture with a subsidiary of Istithmar World to purchase the 270-room W New York, Union Square. We have a 90% managing membership interest in the joint venture and, therefore, consolidate the entity. The joint venture purchased the hotel for $188 million, which, in addition to cash consideration, includes the assumption of $115 million of mortgage debt, with a fair value of $119 million, and other liabilities of $8.5 million. The fair value of the debt was determined using the present value of future cash flows. Additionally, in conjunction with the acquisition, the joint venture purchased restricted cash and FF&E reserve funds at the hotel in the amount of $11 million. The joint venture acquired the hotel as part of the settlement agreement reached with the previous owners and mezzanine lenders on July 22, 2010;

 

   

on August 11, 2010, we acquired the 424-room Westin Chicago River North for approximately $165 million; and

 

   

on July 22, 2010, we acquired the leasehold interest in the 266-room Le Méridien Piccadilly in London, England for £64 million ($98 million), including cash consideration of approximately £31 million ($47 million) and the assumption of a £33 million ($51 million) mortgage. As part of the purchase of the leasehold interest, we acquired restricted cash and working capital at the hotel in the amount of £4 million ($6 million). In connection with the acquisition, we assumed a capital lease obligation which we valued at £38 million ($58 million). The capital lease obligation is included as debt on the accompanying balance sheet and increased the book value of the leasehold interest purchased. We also recorded a deferred tax liability of £19 million ($30 million), a deferred tax asset of £11 million ($17 million) and goodwill of £8 million ($13 million) related to the difference in the hotel valuation measured at fair value on the acquisition date and the tax basis of the asset. We drew £37 million ($56 million) from our credit facility in order to fund the cash portion of the acquisition.

Additionally, during 2010, we have disposed of two non-core properties where we believed the potential for profitability growth was low. Proceeds from these sales were approximately $12 million. In 2011, we disposed of the South Bend Marriott for approximately $6 million.

While we continue to actively explore potential acquisitions, given the nature of the transactions, we cannot assure you that we will be successful in acquiring any one or more hotel properties that we may review, bid on or negotiate to purchase. We may acquire additional properties through various structures, including transactions involving single assets, portfolios, joint ventures and acquisitions of all or substantially all of the securities or assets of other REITs. We anticipate that future acquisitions will be funded primarily by proceeds from equity offerings of Host Inc., or issuance of OP units by Host L.P., but potentially also from the proceeds from sales of properties from our existing portfolio, the incurrence of debt, available cash or advances under our credit facility.

 

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The following table summarizes significant investment activities and dispositions since the beginning of January 2009 (in millions):

 

Transaction
Date

         

Description of Transaction

  

(Investment)

Sale Price

 

Investments/

Acquisitions

        

September

     2010       Acquisition of the JW Marriott, Rio de Janeiro    $ (47

September

     2010       Acquisition of a 90% ownership interest of the W New York, Union Square(1)      (169

August

     2010       Acquisition of the Westin Chicago River North      (165

July

     2010       Acquisition of the Le Méridien Piccadilly      (98

April

     2010       Purchase of a mortgage note on a portfolio of hotels      (53

January

     2009       Return of investment in European joint venture      39   
        

 

 

 
          Total acquisitions    $ (493
        

 

 

 

Dispositions

        

August

     2011       Disposition of the South Bend Marriott    $ 6   

June

     2010       Disposition of The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn      3   

February

     2010       Disposition of Sheraton Braintree      9   

August

     2009       Sale of 3.6% investment in CBM Joint Venture Limited Partnership      13   

August

     2009       Disposition of Hanover Marriott Hotel      27   

July

     2009       Disposition of Boston Marriott Newton      28   

July

     2009       Disposition of Sheraton Stamford/Washington Dulles Marriott Suites      36   

February

     2009       Disposition of Hyatt Regency Boston(2)      113   
        

 

 

 
          Total dispositions    $ 235   
        

 

 

 

 

(1) The investment price represents our 90% interest in the joint venture that acquired the hotel, including our portion of the assumption by the joint venture of a $115 million mortgage loan (which was subsequently repaid in 2010) and other liabilities valued at $8.5 million.
(2) Includes $5 million of reserves which were returned by the hotel manager.

Cash Provided by/Used in Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $343 million for 2010, as compared to cash provided by financing activities of $698 million in 2009. During 2010, cash used consisted of debt repayments or repurchases and equity repurchases of approximately $1.3 billion, while we received proceeds of approximately $1.0 billion through the issuance of debt and equity securities.

Debt Transactions. During 2010, we completed several significant debt transactions that provided financial flexibility and extended our debt maturities.

The following table summarizes significant debt issuances and assumptions, net of deferred financing costs, that have been completed as of December 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

Transaction
Date

         

Description of Transaction

  

Transaction

Amount

 

October

     2010       Proceeds from the issuance of 6%, $500 million Series U senior notes(1)    $ 492   

September

     2010       Assumption of the 6.385% mortgage debt on W New York, Union Square      115   

July

     2010       Draw on credit facility for the acquisition of the Le Méridien Piccadilly      56   

July

     2010       Assumption of the mortgage debt on the Le Méridien Piccadilly      51   

December

     2009       Proceeds from issuance of 2.5%, $400 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures(2)      391   

May

     2009       Proceeds from issuance of 9%, $400 million Series T senior notes      380   

March

     2009      

Proceeds from the mortgage loan secured by the JW Marriott,

Washington, D.C.

     117   
        

 

 

 
          Total debt issuances/assumptions    $ 1,602   
        

 

 

 

 

(1) The 6% Series U senior notes were exchanged for the 6% Series V senior notes due in 2020 in February 2011.
(2) Of the proceeds, $82 million was allocated to additional paid-in capital to recognize for the equity component of the debentures.

 

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The following table presents significant debt repayments, including prepayment premiums, since the beginning of January 2009 (in millions):

 

Transaction
Date

         

Description of Transaction

  

Transaction

Amount

 

December

     2010       Repayment of a portion of the mortgage loan secured by the Orlando World Center Marriott    $ (54

December

     2010       Repayment of 9.8% mortgage loan secured by the JW Marriott, Desert Springs      (71

November

     2010       Redemption of $250 million face amount of 7.125% Series K senior notes      (253

October

     2010       Defeasance of 6.385% mortgage debt on W New York, Union Square      (120

August

     2010       Redemption of $225 million face amount of 7.125% Series K senior notes      (230

February

     2010       Repayment of 7.4% mortgage loan secured by the Atlanta Marriott Marquis      (124

January

     2010       Redemption of $346 million face amount of 7% Series M senior notes      (352

June-October

     2009      

Repurchase of approximately $74 million face amount of 2.625% 2007 Exchangeable Senior Debentures

     (66

September

     2009       Repayment of the credit facility term loan      (210

September

     2009       Repayment of the 5.08% mortgage loan secured by the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa      (135

July

     2009       Repayment of the 8.45% mortgage loan secured by the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina      (173

June

     2009       Repurchase of $4 million face amount of 7% Series M senior notes      (4

May

     2009       Repayment of the revolving portion of the credit facility      (200

March

     2009       Repayment of the 9.214% mortgage loan secured by the Westin Indianapolis ...      (34

March

     2009       Repurchase of $75 million face amount of the 3.25% 2004 Exchangeable Senior Debentures      (69

2009/2010

      Principal amortization      (27
        

 

 

 
      Total repayments/defeasance    $ (2,122
        

 

 

 

Equity/Capital Transactions. During 2010, Host Inc. issued the remaining 8.1 million shares of common stock available under the 2009 Sales Agency Financing Agreement with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC at an average price of $13.58 per share for proceeds of $109 million, net of $1 million of commissions. Under the 2009 program, Host Inc. issued a total of 36.1 million shares of common stock at an average price of $11.09 per share for proceeds of $396 million, net of $4 million of commissions. On August 19, 2010, Host Inc. entered into a new Sales Agency Financing Agreement with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC on similar terms, through which Host Inc. may issue and sell, from time to time, shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $400 million. The sales are, and will continue to be, made in “at the market” offerings under SEC rules, including sales made directly on the NYSE. BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC is acting as sales agent. During the fourth quarter, Host Inc. issued approximately 15.1 million shares of common stock through this new program at an average price of $16.52 per share for proceeds of $248 million, net of $2.5 million of commissions. Since the inception of the new program, Host Inc. has issued approximately 18.8 million shares of common stock at an average price of $15.96 per share for proceeds of $297 million, net of $3 million of commissions. Host Inc. may continue to sell shares of common stock under its new program from time to time based on market conditions, although it is not under an obligation to sell any shares. In exchange for the cash proceeds of the shares issued by Host Inc., Host L.P. issued OP units to Host Inc. based on the conversion ratio of 1.021494 shares per unit. As of December 31, 2010, approximately $100 million is remaining under the new program.

On June 18, 2010, Host Inc. redeemed 4,034,300 shares of its 8 7/8% Class E cumulative redeemable preferred stock at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued dividends. Due to the redemption of the preferred stock, the original issuance costs for the Class E preferred stock have been treated as a deemed dividend and have been reflected as a deduction to net income available to common stockholders for the purpose of calculating Host Inc.’s basic and diluted earnings per share. As a result of the redemption, Host Inc. currently has no preferred stock outstanding. Simultaneously, Host L.P. redeemed its Class E preferred OP units, with the identical accounting treatment for the calculation of its basic and diluted earnings per unit.

 

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During 2010, Host Inc.’s cash common stock dividend payments decreased $22 million from $42 million in 2009 to $20 million and Host L.P.’s cash common unit distribution decreased $23 million from $43 million in 2009 to $20 million. The 2009 dividend and distribution payments included the fourth quarter 2008 distribution of $.05 per common share or unit and the $.025 per common share or unit cash portion of the fourth quarter 2009 distribution, while the 2010 dividend and distribution payments include the $.01 per common share or unit distribution for each of the first three quarters of 2010. Subsequent to Host Inc.’s stock dividend in December of 2009, Host L.P.’s distributions on common OP units are based on the conversion factor used to convert common OP units into shares of Host Inc. common stock, which factor is 1.021494.

The following table summarizes significant equity transactions that have been completed as of December 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

Transaction
Date

         

Description of Transaction

  

Transaction

Amount

 

Equity of Host Inc.

        

January-December

     2010      

Issuance of approximately 27 million common shares under Host Inc.’s continuous equity offering programs(1)

   $ 406   

June

     2010       Preferred stock redemption(2)      (101

August-December

     2009      

Issuance of approximately 28 million common shares through Host Inc.’s continuous equity offering programs(3)

     287   

April

     2009       Issuance of 75.75 million common shares(4)      480   
        

 

 

 
     

Net proceeds from equity transactions

   $ 1,072   
        

 

 

 

 

(1) In exchange for the cash consideration received from the issuance of these shares, Host L.P. issued to Host Inc. approximately 26 million common OP units.
(2) Host L.P. redeemed its equivalent preferred OP units.
(3) In exchange for the cash consideration received from the issuance of these shares, Host L.P. issued to Host Inc. approximately 28 million common OP units.
(4) In exchange for the cash consideration received from the issuance of these shares, Host L.P. issued to Host Inc. 75.75 million common OP units.

Financial Condition

As of December 31, 2010, our total debt was approximately $5.5 billion of which 90% carried a fixed rate of interest. Total debt was comprised of (in millions):

 

     December 31,
2010
     December 31,
2009
 
     

Series K senior notes, with a rate of 7 1/8% due November 2013

   $ 250       $ 725   

Series M senior notes, with a rate of 7% due August 2012

     —           344   

Series O senior notes, with a rate of 6 3/8% due March 2015

     650         650   

Series Q senior notes, with a rate of 6 3/4% due June 2016

     800         800   

Series S senior notes, with a rate of 6 7/8% due November 2014

     498         498   

Series T senior notes, with a rate of 9% due May 2017

     388         387   

Series U senior notes, with a rate of 6% due November 2020(1)

     500         —     

2004 Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 3 1/4% due April 2024

     325         323   

2007 Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 2 5/8% due April 2027

     502         484   

2009 Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 2 1/2% due October 2029

     329         316   

Senior notes, with rate of 10.0% due May 2012

     7         7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total senior notes

     4,249         4,534   

Credit facility

     58         —     

Mortgage debt (non-recourse) secured by $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion of real estate assets, with an average interest rate of 4.7% and 5.1% at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, maturing through December 2023(2)

     1,025         1,217   

Other

     145         86   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

   $ 5,477       $ 5,837   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(1) The Series U senior notes were exchanged for Series V senior notes in February 2011.
(2) The assets securing mortgage debt represents the book value of real estate assets, net of accumulated depreciation. These amounts do not represent the current market value of the assets.

Aggregate debt maturities at December 31, 2010 are as follows (in millions):

 

    Senior notes
and

credit facility
    Mortgage debt
and other
    Total  

2011(1)

  $ 58      $ 134      $ 192   

2012(2)(3)

    533        55        588   

2013

    250        359        609   

2014(3)

    825        467        1,292   

2015(3)

    1,050        12        1,062   

Thereafter

    1,700        69        1,769   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    4,416        1,096        5,512   

Unamortized (discounts) premiums, net

    (109     14        (95

Capital lease obligations

    —          60        60   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 4,307      $ 1,170      $ 5,477   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) The debt maturing in 2011 includes $58 million outstanding on our credit facility, for which we have the option to extend the maturity for an additional year, subject to the satisfaction of certain financial covenants.
(2) In January 2011, we extended the maturity of the $50 million Le Méridien Piccadilly mortgage to January 20, 2012 and, therefore, have included it in the 2012 maturities. The mortgage loan can be extended for an additional one-year period, subject to the satisfaction of certain financial covenants.
(3) The debt maturing in 2012, 2014 and 2015 includes $526 million, $325 million and $400 million, respectively, of our exchangeable senior debentures that are subject to a put option by holders in those years.

Senior Notes. The following summary is a description of the material provisions of the indentures governing our various senior notes issued by Host L.P., which we refer to collectively as the senior notes indenture. We pay interest on each series of our outstanding senior notes at specified dates in arrears at the respective annual rates indicated on the table above. Under the terms of our senior notes indenture, our senior notes are equal in right of payment with all of Host L.P.’s unsubordinated indebtedness and senior to all subordinated obligations of Host L.P. The notes outstanding under our senior notes indenture are guaranteed by certain of our existing subsidiaries and are secured by pledges of equity interests in many of our subsidiaries. The guarantees and pledges ratably benefit the notes outstanding under our senior notes indenture, as well as our credit facility, certain other senior debt, and interest rate swap agreements and other hedging agreements with lenders that are parties to the credit facility. The pledges are permitted to be released in the event that our leverage ratio falls below 6.0x for two consecutive fiscal quarters. Because our leverage ratio is below this threshold, we have the right to release all pledges at any time. In October 2005, we exercised this right for pledges of capital stock that would have been otherwise required subsequent to this date.

Restrictive Covenants. Under the terms of the senior notes indenture, our ability to incur indebtedness and make distributions is subject to restrictions and the satisfaction of various conditions, including the achievement of an EBITDA-to-interest coverage ratio of at least 2.0x. This ratio is calculated in accordance with the terms of our senior notes indenture based on pro forma results for the four prior fiscal quarters giving effect to transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions and financings, as if they occurred at the beginning of the period. Under the terms of our senior notes indenture, interest expense excludes items such as the gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt, deferred financing charges related to the senior notes or the credit facility, amortization of debt premiums or discounts that were recorded at acquisition of a loan to establish the debt at fair value and approximately $31 million of non-cash interest expense recorded in 2010 related to our exchangeable debentures, all of which are included in interest expense on our consolidated statements of operations. Our subsidiaries are subject to the restrictive covenants in the indenture, however, in certain circumstances, we are permitted to designate certain subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries. These unrestricted subsidiaries are not subject to the restrictive covenants (unless they are guarantors) and may engage in transactions to dispose of or encumber their assets or otherwise incur additional indebtedness without complying with the restrictive covenants in the indenture. If we were to designate additional subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries, neither the EBITDA generated by nor the interest expense allocated to these

 

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entities would be included in our ratio calculations. Other covenants limiting our ability to incur indebtedness, Host Inc.’s ability to pay dividends and Host L.P.’s ability to make distributions include maintaining total indebtedness of less than 65% of adjusted total assets (using undepreciated real estate book values), excluding intangible assets, and secured indebtedness of less than 45% of adjusted total assets. So long as we maintain the required level of interest coverage and satisfy these and other conditions in the senior notes indenture, we may make preferred or common OP unit distributions and incur additional debt under the senior notes indenture, including debt incurred in connection with an acquisition. In addition, even if we are below the coverage levels otherwise required to incur debt and make distributions, we are still permitted to incur certain types of debt, including (i) credit facility debt, (ii) refinancing debt, (iii) up to $300 million or $400 million, depending on the series of senior notes, of mortgage debt whose proceeds would be used to repay debt under credit facility (and permanently reduce our ability to borrow under the credit facility by such amount), and (iv) up to $100 million or $150 million, depending on the series of senior notes, of other debt. We also are permitted to make distributions of estimated taxable income that are necessary to maintain Host Inc.’s REIT status.

Our senior notes indenture also imposes restrictions on customary matters, such as Host L.P.’s ability to make distributions on, redeem or repurchase its OP units; make investments; permit payment or dividend restrictions on certain of our subsidiaries; sell assets; guarantee indebtedness; enter into transactions with affiliates; create certain liens; and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. Our senior notes indenture also imposes a requirement to maintain unencumbered assets (as defined in the indenture as undepreciated property book value) of not less than 125% of the aggregate amount of senior note debt plus other debt not secured by mortgages. This coverage requirement must be maintained at all times and is distinct from the coverage requirements necessary to incur debt or make distributions discussed above (whose consequences, where we fall below the coverage level, are limited to restricting our ability to incur new debt or make distributions, but which would not otherwise cause a default under our senior notes indenture).

We are in compliance with all of our financial covenants under the senior notes indenture. The following table summarizes the financial tests contained in the senior notes indenture as of December 31, 2010:

 

     Actual Ratio    

    Covenant Requirement

Unencumbered assets tests

     343   Minimum ratio of 125%

Total indebtedness to total assets

     31   Maximum ratio of 65%

Secured indebtedness to total assets

     6   Maximum ratio of 45%

EBITDA-to-interest coverage ratio

     2.9   Minimum ratio of 2.0x

Exchangeable Debentures. As of December 31, 2010, we have three series of exchangeable senior debentures outstanding: $400 million of 2 1/2% debentures that were issued on December 22, 2009 (the “2009 Debentures”), $526 million of 2 5/8% debentures that were issued on March 23, 2007 and $325 million of 3 1/4% debentures that were issued on March 16, 2004 (the “2004 Debentures”). We refer to these collectively as the “Debentures.” The Debentures are equal in right of payment with all of our other senior notes. Holders have the right to require us to purchase the Debentures at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount outstanding plus accrued interest (the “put option”) on certain dates subsequent to their respective issuances. Holders of the Debentures also have the right to exchange the Debentures prior to maturity under certain conditions, including at any time at which the closing price of Host Inc.’s common stock is more than 120% (for the 2004 Debentures) or 130% (for the 2007 and 2009 Debentures) of the exchange price per share for at least 20 of 30 consecutive trading days during certain periods or any time up to two days prior to the date on which the Debentures have been called for redemption. We can redeem for cash all, or part of, any of the Debentures at any time subsequent to each of their respective redemption dates at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. If, at any time, we elect to redeem the Debentures and the exchange value exceeds the cash redemption price, we would expect the holders to elect to exchange the Debentures at the respective exchange value rather than receive the cash redemption price. The exchange value is equal to the applicable exchange rate multiplied by the price of Host Inc.’s common stock. Upon exchange, the 2004 Debentures would be exchanged for Host Inc.’s common stock, the 2007 Debentures would be exchanged for a combination of cash (for the principal balance of the debentures) and Host Inc.’s common stock (for the remainder of the exchange value) and the 2009 Debentures would be exchanged for Host Inc.’s common stock, cash or a combination thereof, at our option. None of the Debentures were exchangeable by holders as of December 31, 2010.

 

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The following chart details our outstanding Debentures as of December 31, 2010:

 

     Maturity
date
     Next put
option
date
     Redemption
date
     Outstanding
principal
amount
     Current exchange
rate for each
$1,000 of principal
     Current
equivalent
exchange
price
    

Exchangeable

share

equivalents

                          (in millions)      (in shares)             (in shares)

2009 Debentures

     10/15/2029         10/15/2015         10/20/2015       $ 400         71.0101       $ 14.08       28.4 million

2007 Debentures

     4/15/2027         4/15/2012         4/20/2012         526         32.0239         31.23       16.8 million

2004 Debentures

     4/15/2024         4/15/2014         4/19/2009         325         65.3258         15.31       21.2 million
           

 

 

          

Total

            $ 1,251            
           

 

 

          

We separately account for the liability and equity components of our exchangeable debentures to reflect the fair value of the liability component based on our non-convertible borrowing cost at the issuance date. Accordingly, for the Debentures, we record the liability components thereof at fair value as of the date of issuance and amortize the resulting discount as an increase to interest expense over the expected life of the debt; however, there is no effect on our cash interest payments. We measured the fair value of the debt components of the 2009 Debentures, 2007 Debentures and 2004 Debentures at issuance based on effective interest rates of 6.9%, 6.5% and 6.8%, respectively. As a result, we attributed $247 million of the proceeds received to the conversion feature of the Debentures. This amount represents the excess proceeds received over the fair value of the debt at the date of issuance and is included in Host Inc.’s additional paid-in capital and Host L.P.’s partner’s capital on the consolidated balance sheets. The following chart details the initial allocations between the debt and equity components of the debentures, net of the original issue discount, based on the effective interest rate at the time of issuance, as well as the debt balances at December 31, 2010:

 

     Initial
Face Amount
     Initial
Liability
Value
     Initial Equity
Value
     Face Amount
Outstanding at
12/31/2010
     Debt
Carrying

Value at
12/31/2010
     Unamortized
Discount at
12/31/2010
 
     (in millions)  

2009 Debentures

   $ 400       $ 316       $ 82       $ 400       $ 329       $ 71   

2007 Debentures

     600         502         89         526         502         24   

2004 Debentures

     500         413         76         325         325         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,500       $ 1,231       $ 247       $ 1,251       $ 1,156       $ 95   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense recorded for the Debentures for the periods presented consists of the following (in millions):

 

     2010      2009      2008  

Contractual interest expense (cash)

   $ 34       $ 26       $ 32   

Non-cash interest expense due to discount amortization

     32         27         30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   $ 66       $ 53         62   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Credit Facility. On May 25, 2007, we entered into a second amended and restated bank credit facility with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, Citicorp North America Inc., Société Générale and Calyon New York Branch, as Co-Documentation Agents and certain other agents and lenders. The credit facility provides aggregate revolving loan commitments in the amount of $600 million. During any period in which our leverage ratio equals or exceeds 7.0x, new borrowings are limited to such amount as does not cause the aggregate outstanding principal amount under the credit facility to exceed $300 million. The credit facility also includes subcommitments for (i) the issuance of letters of credit in an aggregate amount of $10 million, and (ii) loans in certain foreign currencies in an aggregate amount of $300 million, (A) $150 million of which may be loaned to certain of our Canadian subsidiaries in Canadian Dollars, and (B) $300 million of which may be loaned to us in Pounds Sterling and Euros. The credit facility has an initial scheduled maturity of September 2011. We have an option to extend the maturity for an additional year if certain conditions are met as of September 2011. These conditions include the payment of a fee to the lenders, that no default or event of default exists and the maintenance of a leverage ratio below 6.75x. Subject to certain conditions, we also have the option to increase the amount of the facility by up to $190 million to the extent that any one or

 

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more lenders, whether or not currently party to the credit facility, commits to be a lender to the extent of such amount.

On July 20, 2010, we drew £37 million ($56 million) under our credit facility in order to fund the acquisition of the leasehold interest in the Le Méridien Piccadilly. Based on our leverage at December 31, 2010, we have $542 million of available capacity under the revolver portion of our credit facility.

Collateral and Guarantees. The obligations under the credit facility are guaranteed by certain of our existing subsidiaries (which are the same subsidiaries that guarantee our senior notes) and are currently secured by pledges of equity interests in many of our subsidiaries. The pledges, but not the guarantees, are permitted to be released in the event that certain conditions are satisfied, including the requirement that our leverage ratio falls below 6.0x for two consecutive fiscal quarters. As a result of having satisfied such conditions, currently we are not required to pledge our equity interests in any newly acquired or newly formed subsidiary, and at our election, we may obtain a release of all existing pledges for so long as our leverage ratio remains below 6.0x. The guarantees and pledges ratably benefit our credit facility, as well as the notes outstanding under our senior notes indenture, interest rate swap agreements, and other hedging agreements with lenders that are parties to the credit facility.

Prepayments. The loans under the credit facility are required to be prepaid, subject to certain exceptions, with excess proceeds from certain asset sales. Voluntary prepayments of the loans under the credit facility are permitted in whole or in part without premium or penalty.

Financial Covenants. The credit facility contains covenants concerning allowable leverage, fixed charge coverage and unsecured interest coverage. Currently, we are permitted to make borrowings and maintain amounts outstanding under the credit facility so long as our leverage ratio does not exceed 7.25x and our unsecured coverage ratio is not less than 1.75x and our fixed charge coverage ratio is not less than 1.15x. If our leverage ratio equals or exceeds 7.0x, new borrowings are limited to such amount as does not cause the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the credit facility to exceed $300 million. However, to the extent our borrowings under the credit facility revolver exceed $300 million on the date that our leverage ratio exceeds 7.0x, we are not required to repay the excess for one year. The financial covenants for the credit facility do not apply when there are no borrowings under the credit facility. So long as there are no amounts outstanding, we would not be in default if we did not satisfy the financial covenants and we would not lose the potential to draw under the credit facility in the future if we were ever to regain compliance with the financial covenants. These calculations are performed in accordance with our credit facility based on pro forma results for the prior four fiscal quarters, giving effect to transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions and financings as if they occurred at the beginning of the period. Under the terms of the credit facility, interest expense excludes items such as the gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt, deferred financing charges related to the senior notes or the credit facility, amortization of debt premiums or discounts that were recorded at acquisition of a loan in order to establish the debt at fair value and non-cash interest expense recorded as a result of the adoption of accounting standards relating to our exchangeable debentures, all of which are included in interest expense on our consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, total debt used in the calculation of our leverage ratio is based on a “net debt” concept, under which cash and cash equivalents in excess of $100 million is deducted from our total debt balance.

We are in compliance with all of our financial covenants under the credit facility. The following table summarizes the financial tests contained in the credit facility as of December 31, 2010:

 

     Actual Ratio     

Covenant Requirement

 
                 2010      2011      2012  
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

     5.0x       Maximum ratio of:      7.25x         7.25x         7.25x   

Fixed charge coverage ratio

     2.0x       Minimum ratio of:      1.10x         1.15x         1.15x   

Unsecured interest coverage ratio (a)

     3.0x       Minimum ratio of:      1.75x         1.75x         1.75x   

 

 

(a) If at any time our leverage ratio is above 7.0x, our minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio will lower to 1.5x.

Interest and Fees. We pay interest on revolver borrowings under the credit facility at floating rates plus a margin that is set with reference to our leverage ratio. In the case of LIBOR-based borrowings in U.S. Dollars, as

 

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well as Euros and Pounds Sterling denominated borrowings, the rate of interest ranges from 65 basis points to 150 basis points over LIBOR. We also have the option to pay interest based on the higher of the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 50 basis points and the Prime Lending Rate plus, in both cases, the applicable spread ranging from 0 to 50 basis points. Based on our leverage ratio at December 31, 2010 of 5.0x, we can borrow at a rate of LIBOR plus 90 basis points or Prime plus 0 basis points. To the extent that amounts under the credit facility remain unused, we pay a quarterly commitment fee on the unused portion of the loan commitment of 10 to 15 basis points, depending on our average revolver usage during the applicable period.

Other Covenants and Events of Default. The credit facility contains restrictive covenants on customary matters. Certain covenants become less restrictive at any time that our leverage ratio falls below 6.0x. In particular, at any time that our leverage ratio is below 6.0x, we will not be subject to limitations on capital expenditures, and the limitations on acquisitions, investments, dividends and distributions contained in the credit facility will be superseded by the generally less restrictive corresponding covenants in our senior notes indenture. Additionally, the credit facility’s restrictions on incurrence of debt and the payment of dividends and distributions are generally consistent with our senior notes indenture. These provisions, under certain circumstances, limit debt incurrence to debt incurred under the credit facility or in connection with a refinancing, and limit dividend payments to those necessary to maintain Host Inc.’s tax status as a REIT.

The credit facility also includes usual and customary events of default for facilities of this nature, and provides that, upon the occurrence and continuance of an event of default, payment of all amounts due under the credit facility may be accelerated, the lenders’ commitments may be terminated and the lenders may foreclose on the collateral. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain insolvency or bankruptcy related events of default, all amounts payable under the credit facility will automatically become due and payable and the lenders’ commitments will automatically terminate.

Mortgage and Other Debt. As of December 31, 2010, we had 11 hotels that were secured by mortgage debt. Substantially all of our mortgage debt is recourse solely to specific assets, except in instances of fraud, misapplication of funds and other customary recourse provisions. As of December 31, 2010, secured debt represented approximately 19% of our total debt and our aggregate secured debt had an average interest rate of 4.7% and an average maturity of 2.7 years.

 

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The following table summarizes our outstanding debt and scheduled amortization and maturities related to mortgage and other debt as of December 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

     Balance as of
December 31,
2010
     2011      2012      2013      2014      2015      Thereafter  
                    

Mortgage Debt

                    

Le Méridien Piccadilly, 1.91%, due 1/20/2012(1)

   $ 50       $ —         $ 50       $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

JW Marriott, Washington, D.C., 7.50%, due 4/2/2013(2)

     117       $ 3         3         111         —           —           —     

Orlando World Center Marriott, 4.75%, due 7/1/2013

     246         —           —           246         —           —           —     

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, 5.55%, due 3/1/2014

     134         —           —           —           134         —           —     

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa, 3.29%, due 3/1/2014(3)

     312         —           —           —           312         —           —     

The Westin Denver Downtown, 8.51%, due 12/11/2023(4)

     37         2         2         2         —           —           31   

Other mortgage debt(5)

     129         129         —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total mortgage debt

     1,025         134         55         359         446         —           31   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Debt

                    

Philadelphia Airport Marriott industrial revenue bonds, 7 3/4%,
due 12/1/2017

     40         —           —           —           —           —           40   

Industrial revenue bonds and other(6)

     105         —           —           —           33         12         60   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other debt

     145         —           —           —           33         12         100   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total mortgage and other debt

   $ 1,170       $ 134       $ 55       $ 359       $ 479       $ 12       $ 131   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

(1) This floating rate mortgage is based on LIBOR plus 118 basis points. Beginning in January 2011, we have entered into an agreement that caps the LIBOR rate at 2%. The rate shown reflects the rate at December 31, 2010. We have the right to extend the maturity for one-year subject to certain conditions.
(2) This floating rate mortgage is based on LIBOR plus 600 basis points, with a LIBOR floor of 1.5% and a LIBOR cap of 3%. The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2010.
(3) During 2009, we entered into three interest rate swap agreements for the total notional amount outstanding on this loan. The rate shown reflects the weighted average interest rate in effect at December 31, 2010. The balance reflects the book value at December 31, 2010, as adjusted, due to the implementation of fair value hedge accounting. The face amount at December 31, 2010 was $300 million.
(4) Beginning in 2013, the interest rate on this loan increases a minimum of 500 basis points and all excess cash (as defined in the loan agreement) generated by the partnership that owns this property is applied to principal; however, the loan can be repaid without a premium or penalty on that date. The amortization presented is the minimum principal payment considering the increase in interest rate, but does not include additional principal payments based on excess cash flow.
(5) Other mortgage debt consists of individual mortgage debt amounts that are less than $40 million, have an average interest rate of 5.2% at December 31, 2010 and mature through 2011.
(6) Industrial revenue bonds and other consist of loans with an average interest rate of 7.1% that mature through 2016, and capital leases with varying interest rates and maturity dates.

Mortgage Debt of Consolidated and Unconsolidated Partner Interests. For the entities that we consolidate in our financial statements that have third party non-controlling partnership interests, the portion of mortgage debt included in the above table that is attributable to the non-controlling interests, based on their percentage of ownership of the partnerships, is approximately $68 million. Additionally, we have non-controlling interests in partnerships and joint ventures that are not consolidated and are accounted for under the equity method. The portion of the mortgage and other debt of these partnerships attributable to us, based on our percentage of ownership of the partnerships, was $303 million at December 31, 2010. This debt balance is attributable to our 32.1% ownership interest in the European joint venture. The mortgage debt related to our European joint venture hotels contains operating covenants that could result in the joint venture being required to escrow cash from operations or make principal repayments without penalty. The debt of all of our unconsolidated partnerships is non-recourse to us. See “—Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations.”

 

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Distribution/Dividend Policy. Host Inc. is required to distribute at least 90% of its annual taxable income, excluding net capital gain, to its stockholders in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, including taxable income recognized for federal income tax purposes but with regard to which we do not receive cash. Funds used by Host Inc. to pay dividends are provided through distributions from Host L.P. As of February 18, 2011, Host Inc. is the owner of approximately 98.4% of the common OP units. The remaining 1.6% of the common OP units are held by various third-party limited partners. Each OP unit may be redeemed by the holders thereof for cash or, at the election of Host Inc., Host Inc. common stock based on the then current conversion ratio. The current conversion ratio is 1.021494 shares of Host Inc. common stock for each OP unit.

Investors should take into account the 1.6% non-controlling position of Host L.P. OP units when analyzing dividend payments by Host Inc. to its stockholders, as these holders share, on a pro rata basis, in amounts being distributed by Host L.P. to holders of its corresponding OP units. For example, if Host Inc. paid a $1 per share dividend on its common stock, it would be based on the payment of a $1.021494 per common unit distribution by Host L.P. to Host Inc., as well as to other common OP unitholders.

Host Inc. reinstated its quarterly common dividend payment and paid a $0.01 per share dividend with respect to its common stock beginning in the first quarter of 2010. Host Inc.’s policy on common dividends is generally to distribute, over time, 100% of its taxable income and to pay a dividend of at least $0.01 per share per quarter even if we do not generate taxable income. Host Inc. intends to declare a dividend of $0.02 per share in the first quarter of 2011. The amount of any future dividend will be determined by Host Inc.’s Board of Directors.

During 2010, Host Inc.’s Board of Directors declared dividends of $0.04 per share ($0.01 per share for each quarter) on Host Inc.’s common stock. Accordingly, Host L.P. made a distribution of $0.04085976 per unit on its common OP units.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. We are party to various transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements with unconsolidated entities (which we refer to as “off-balance sheet arrangements”) under which we have certain contingent liabilities and guarantees. As of December 31, 2010, we are party to the following material off-balance sheet arrangements:

European Joint Venture. In March 2006, we formed a joint venture, HHR Euro CV, to acquire hotels in Europe. We serve as the general partner for the European joint venture and have a 32.1% ownership interest (including our general and limited partner interests). Due to the ownership structure and unilateral right of the non-Host limited partners to cause the dissolution and liquidation of the European joint venture at any time, it is not consolidated in our financial statements. Our investment balance at December 31, 2010 in the joint venture is approximately €98 million ($135 million). The initial term of the European joint venture is ten years (ending in 2016), subject to two one-year extensions with partner approval.

As of December 31, 2010, the aggregate size of the European joint venture was approximately €1.1 billion ($1.4 billion), including total capital contributions of approximately €445 million ($597 million), of which a total of approximately €144 million ($193 million) was primarily from our contribution of cash and the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers. Under the joint venture’s partnership agreement, the aggregate size can increase to approximately €540 million of equity (of which approximately €170 million would be contributed by Host L.P.) and, once all funds have been invested, and including debt, would represent approximately €1.5 billion of assets.

During 2010, the partners amended and restated the agreement. The amendments were (i) to extend the commitment period during which the European joint venture may make additional equity investments from May 2010 to May 2013, (ii) to reflect an internal restructuring of one of our joint venture partners, and (iii) to reflect changes as a result of the acquisition of the equity interests of subsidiaries previously owned by a separate TRS joint venture with the same partners, which subsidiaries currently lease, as tenant, five of the hotels owned by the European joint venture. After the partnership agreement was amended, the separate TRS joint venture was dissolved.

 

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As of February 2011, the partners were negotiating the terms of an expansion to the European joint venture, which would extend the term for another ten years and involve the commitment of €450 million of new equity through the establishment of a fund of funds. While the terms and structure of the expansion have not been finalized, it is anticipated that each of the current partners in the joint venture, including Host, would own 33.3% of a new sub fund as limited partners, and a Host entity would own the remaining 0.1% as the general partner. We would anticipate transferring our leasehold interest in Le Méridien Piccadilly to the joint venture as part of the expansion. The negotiations for the expansion of the European joint venture are ongoing and there can be no assurances that the terms, if completed, will not differ materially from those outlined above.

The European joint venture has €706 million of mortgage debt, none of which is recourse to us. In 2010, we negotiated agreements with the lenders of a significant portion of this debt in order to cure actual or potential covenant defaults, cash sweeps or non-payment defaults. During the second quarter 2010, the European joint venture completed an agreement with the lender holding mortgages totaling €70.5 million on its portfolio of three hotels located in Brussels, under which the lender waived all breaches of financial covenants. Additionally, during the third quarter 2010, the European joint venture negotiated an agreement with the lenders of mortgage loans totaling €342 million due in 2013 to amend the loans’ financial covenants for two years in exchange for a deposit of approximately €10 million in escrow to fund debt service or, in certain cases, capital expenditures and commitments to fund planned incremental capital expenditures. These loans are secured by a portfolio of six hotels located in Spain, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom. These mortgage loans are non-recourse to us and a default under these loans does not trigger a default under any of our debt.

We have entered into four foreign currency forward purchase contracts in order to hedge the foreign currency exposure resulting from the eventual repatriation of our net investment. We hedged €80 million (approximately $114 million) of our investment and the forward purchase will occur between August 2011 and October 2014. During 2010 and 2009, we recorded approximately $5 million and $(4) million, respectively, related to the change in the fair value of the forward purchase contracts. The current value of the forward contracts of $7 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying balance sheet. The derivatives are considered a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, and, in accordance with applicable hedge accounting guidance, are marked-to-market with changes in fair value recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income within Host Inc.’s stockholders’ equity portion and Host L.P.’s partners’ capital portion of their balance sheets. For additional detail on the foreign currency forward purchase contracts and our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed February 24, 2011.

Asian Joint Venture. On March 25, 2008, we entered into a joint venture, structured as a Singapore Corporation, to explore investment opportunities in various markets throughout Asia, including China, Japan, India, Vietnam and Australia. We own a 25% interest in the Asian joint venture. The initial term of the Asian joint venture is for a period of seven years. Due to the ownership structure of the Asian joint venture, and our partner’s rights to cause its dissolution and liquidation at any time, it is not consolidated in our financial statements. On July 20, 2010, the Asian joint venture reached a joint venture agreement with Accor S. A. and InterGlobe Enterprises Limited to develop seven properties totaling approximately 1,750 rooms in three major cities in India: Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi. The Asian joint venture will invest approximately $50 million to acquire approximately 36% of the interest in the India joint venture. The properties will be managed by Accor under the Pullman, Novotel and ibis brands. Development of the properties is underway, and the first hotel, the ibis Bangalore, is expected to open in the second quarter of 2011.

Hospitality Properties Trust Relationship. During 2010, we owned leasehold interests in 53 Courtyard by Marriott properties and 18 Residence Inn by Marriott properties, which hotels were sold to HPT and leased back to us in 1995 and 1996. In conjunction with our conversion to a REIT we entered into subleases for these 71 properties with a third party. In late June 2010, HPT sent notices of default because the subtenants failed to meet certain net worth covenants, which would have triggered an event of default by us under the master leases between us and HPT. As a result, we terminated the subleases effective July 6, 2010 and resumed acting as owner under the management agreements. The subtenants remain obligated to us for outstanding rent payments to the extent that operating cash

 

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generated by the hotels is less than rent that would have been paid under the terminated subleases, although they have not funded this obligation since the termination of the subleases.

Effective upon termination of the subleases, we recorded the operations of the hotels rather than rental income for the remaining portion of 2010. As a result, we recorded $123 million of hotel revenues for the 71 properties, as well as $44 million of rental income earned prior to the termination of the subleases in 2010, which are included in other revenues on the consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, we recorded $96 million of hotel expenses related to the 71 properties, as well as $84 million of rental expense due to HPT in 2010, which are included in other property-level expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The property revenues and rental income recorded, less the hotel expenses and rental expenses, resulted in a loss of approximately $13 million and $1 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively, and a gain of $4 million in 2008.

We terminated the master lease on the 18 Residence Inn properties in accordance with its terms effective December 31, 2010, at which time HPT paid us $17.2 million of deferred proceeds related to the initial sale of these properties and additional amounts held in a tenant collection account. On November 23, 2010, we gave notice that we will not extend the term of the master lease on the 53 Courtyard by Marriott properties, which will result in the termination and expiration of that lease on December 31, 2012. At the expiration of that master lease, HPT is obligated to pay us deferred proceeds related to the initial sale of the 53 Courtyard properties of approximately $51 million, subject to damages arising out of an event of default, if any, under the master lease, plus additional amounts held in a tenant collection account.

Tax Sharing Arrangements. Under tax sharing agreements with former affiliated companies (such as Marriott International, Inc., HMS Host and Barceló Crestline Corporation), we are obligated to pay certain taxes (federal, state, local and foreign, including any related interest and penalties) relating to periods in which the companies were affiliated with us. For example, a taxing authority could adjust an item deducted by a former affiliate during the period that this former affiliate was owned by us. This adjustment could produce a tax liability that we may be obligated to pay under the tax sharing agreement. Additionally, under the partnership agreement between Host Inc. and Host L.P., Host L.P. is obligated to pay certain taxes (federal, state, local and foreign, including any related interest and penalties) incurred by Host Inc., as well as any liabilities the IRS may successfully assert against Host Inc. We do not expect any amounts paid under the tax sharing arrangements to be material.

Tax Indemnification Agreements. For reasons relating to federal and state income tax considerations of the former and current owners of three hotels, we have agreed to restrictions on selling the hotels, or repaying or refinancing the mortgage debt for varying periods depending on the hotel. Two of these agreements expired in 2010 and were not renewed and the third will expire in 2028.

Guarantees. We have certain guarantees, which consist of commitments we have made to third parties for leases or debt, that are not on our books due to various dispositions, spin-offs and contractual arrangements, but that we have agreed to pay in the event of certain circumstances including default by an unrelated party. We consider the likelihood of any material payments under these guarantees to be remote. The largest guarantees (by dollar amount) are listed below:

 

   

We remain contingently liable for rental payments on certain divested non-lodging properties. These primarily represent certain divested restaurants that were sold subject to our guarantee of the future rental payments. The aggregate amount of these future rental payments is approximately $18 million as of December 31, 2010.

 

   

In 1997, we owned Leisure Park Venture Limited Partnership, which owns and operates a senior living facility. We no longer have an ownership interest in the partnership, but we remain obligated under a guarantee of interest and principal with regard to $14.7 million of municipal bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority through their maturity in 2027. However, to the extent we are required to make any payments under the guarantee, we have been indemnified by Barceló Crestline Corporation, who, in turn, is indemnified by the current owner of the facility.

 

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In connection with the sale of two hotels in January 2005, we remain contingently liable for the amounts due under the respective ground leases. The future minimum lease payments are approximately $13 million through the full term of the leases, including renewal options. We believe that any liability related to these ground leases is remote, and in each case, we have been indemnified by the purchaser of the hotel.

Information on other guarantees and other off-balance sheet arrangements may be found in Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements.

Contractual Obligations. The table below summarizes our obligations for principal and estimated interest payments on our debt, future minimum lease payments on our operating and capital leases, projected capital expenditures and other long-term liabilities, each as of December 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

     Payments due by period  
     Total      Less than
1 year
     1 to 3 years      3 to 5 years      More than
5 years
 

Long-term debt obligations(1)

   $ 6,947       $ 532       $ 1,799       $ 2,747       $ 1,869   

Capital lease obligations

     159         3         5         4         147   

Operating lease obligations

     1,332         109         138         63         1,022   

Purchase obligations(2)

     397         327         70         —           —     

Other long-term liabilities reflected on the balance sheet(3)

     15         —           5         —           10   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,850       $ 971       $ 2,017       $ 2,814       $ 3,048   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The amounts shown include amortization of principal, debt maturities and estimated interest payments. Interest payments have been included in the long-term debt obligations based on the weighted average interest rate.
(2) Our only purchase obligations consist of commitments for capital expenditures at our hotels. Under our contracts, we have the ability to defer some of these expenditures into later years.
(3) The amounts shown include deferred management fees and the estimated amount of tax expense. Under terms of our management agreements, we have deferred payment of management fees to our hotel managers for some of our properties that have not achieved the required income thresholds for payment of owner’s priority to us. The timing of the payments, if any, is based on future operations, the termination of the management agreement or the sale of the hotel, and, is therefore, not determinable. The estimated amount of tax expense relates to uncertain tax liabilities from prior years.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While we do not believe the reported amounts would be materially different, application of these policies involves the exercise of judgment and the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. We evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to the impairment of long-lived assets, on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. All of our significant accounting policies are disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. The following represent certain critical accounting policies that require us to exercise our business judgment or make significant estimates.

Purchase Price Allocations to Hotels Acquired in a Business Combination. Investments in hotel properties are stated at acquisition cost and allocated to land, property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets, other assets and assumed debt and other liabilities at fair value. Any remaining unallocated investment would be treated as goodwill. Property and equipment are recorded at fair value and allocated to buildings, improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment using appraisals and valuations performed by management and independent third parties. Fair values are based on the exit price (i.e. the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date). We evaluate several factors, including market data for similar assets, expected cash flows discounted at risk adjusted rates and replacement cost for the assets, to determine an appropriate exit cost when evaluating the fair value of our assets.

 

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Other items that we evaluate in a business combination include identifiable intangible assets, capital lease assets and obligations and goodwill. Identifiable intangible assets are typically assumed contracts, including ground and retail leases and management and franchise agreements, which are recorded at fair value, although no value is generally allocated to contracts which are at market terms. Above-market and below-market contract values are based on the present value of the difference between contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the contracts acquired and our estimate of the fair value of contract rates for corresponding contracts measured over the period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the contract. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining non-cancelable term of the related agreements. Capital lease obligations that are assumed as a part of the acquisition of a leasehold interest are fair valued and included as debt on the accompanying balance sheet and we will record the corresponding right-to-use assets. Classification of a lease does not change if it is part of a business combination. In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, we may utilize a number of sources that may be obtained in connection with the acquisition or financing of a property and other market data, including third-party appraisals and valuations. In certain situations, a deferred tax liability is created due to the difference between the fair value and the tax basis of the asset at the acquisition date, which also may result in a goodwill asset being recorded. The goodwill that is recorded as a result of this difference is not subject to amortization. Furthermore, acquisition-related costs, such as due diligence, legal and accounting fees, are not capitalized or applied in determining the fair value of the acquired assets.

Impairment Testing. We analyze our assets for impairment throughout the year when events or circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying values thereof may not be recoverable. We consider a property to be impaired when the sum of future undiscounted cash flows over our remaining estimated holding period is less than the carrying value of the asset. For impaired assets, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the property’s carrying value over its fair value. To the extent that a property has a substantial remaining estimated useful life and management does not believe that it is more likely than not the property will be disposed of prior to the end of its useful life, it would be unusual for undiscounted cash flows to be insufficient to recover the property’s carrying value. In the absence of other factors, we assume that the estimated life is equal to the GAAP depreciable life, because of the continuous property maintenance and improvement capital expenditures required under our management agreements. We adjust our assumptions with respect to the remaining useful life of the property if situations dictate otherwise, such as an expiring ground lease, or it is more likely than not that the asset will be sold prior to its previously expected useful life. We also consider the effect of regular renewal and replacement capital expenditures on the estimable life of our properties, including critical infrastructure, which is regularly maintained and then replaced at the end of its useful life.

We test for impairment in several situations, including when a property has a current or projected loss from operations, when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel will be sold before the end of its previously estimated useful life, or when other events, trends, contingencies or changes in circumstances indicate that a triggering event has occurred and an asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. In the evaluation of the impairment of our assets, we make many assumptions and estimates, including:

 

   

projected cash flows, both from operations and the eventual disposition;

 

   

expected useful life and holding period;

 

   

future required capital expenditures; and

 

   

fair values, including consideration of capitalization rates, discount rates and comparable selling prices.

While we consider all of the above indicators as a preliminary indicator to determine if the carrying value may not be recovered by undiscounted cash flows, we reviewed the actual year-to-date and the projected cash flows from operations to identify properties with actual or projected annual operating losses or minimal operating profit as of December 31, 2010. The projected cash flows are prepared by our third-party managers and consider items such as booking pace, occupancy, room rate and property-level operating costs. We review the projections and may adjust them as we deem appropriate. As a result of our review, we identified seven properties that required further consideration of property and market specific conditions or factors to determine if the property was impaired using an undiscounted cash flow analysis. Management considered a range of RevPAR and operating margins compared to prior years’ operating results in evaluating the projected cash flows from operations. The operating results of our portfolio were significantly affected by the recessionary climate in 2009 and the first half of 2010. To appropriately evaluate if the assets carrying value was recoverable, we projected a growth rate such that the individual properties

 

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would return to normalized levels of operations within five years and thereafter grow at a stabilized rate of 3% over the remaining estimable lives of the properties. This stabilized growth rate is lower than the historical growth rate for the entire industry over the period from 1997 through 2007. Based on this test, no properties exhibited an impaired value at December 31, 2010. For purposes of this test, if we had assumed a growth rate of 0% after the return to normalized level of operations one of the seven properties identified above would have required further analysis. Management believes its assumptions and estimates reflect current market conditions.

Other-than-Temporary Impairment of an Investment. We review our equity method investments for other-than-temporary impairment based on the occurrence of any triggering events that would indicate that the carrying amount of the investment exceeds its fair value on an other-than-temporary basis. Triggering events can include a decline in distributable cash flows from the investment, a change in the expected hold period or other significant events which would decrease the value of the investment. Our investments primarily consist of joint ventures which own hotel properties; therefore, we will generally have few observable inputs and will determine the fair value based on a discounted cash flow analysis of the investment, as well as considering the impact of other elements (i.e. control premiums, etc.). We use certain inputs, such as available third-party appraisals and forecast net operating income for the hotel properties, to estimate the expected cash flows. If an equity method investment is impaired, a loss is recorded for the difference between the fair value and the carrying value of the investment.

Classification of Assets as “Held for Sale”. Our policy for the classification of a hotel as held for sale is intended to ensure that the sale of the asset is probable prior to classifying it as such, will be completed within one year and that actions required to complete the sale are unlikely to change or that it is unlikely the planned sale will be withdrawn. This policy is consistent with our experience with real estate transactions under which the timing and final terms of a sale are frequently not known until purchase agreements are executed, the buyer has a significant deposit at risk and no financing contingencies exist which could prevent the transaction from being completed in a timely manner. Specifically, we will typically classify properties that we are actively marketing as held for sale when all of the following conditions are met:

 

   

Host Inc.’s Board of Directors has approved the sale (to the extent the dollar amount of the sale requires Board approval);

 

   

a binding agreement to purchase the property has been signed;

 

   

the buyer has committed a significant amount of non-refundable cash; and

 

   

no significant contingencies exist which could prevent the transaction from being completed in a timely manner.

To the extent that a property is classified as held for sale and its fair value less selling costs is lower than the net book value of the property, we will record an impairment loss.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation expense is based on the estimated useful life of our assets and amortization expense for leasehold improvements is based on the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the related assets. The lives of the assets are based on a number of assumptions, including cost and timing of capital expenditures to maintain and refurbish the assets, as well as specific market and economic conditions. While management believes its estimates are reasonable, a change in the estimated lives could affect depreciation expense and net income (loss) or the gain or loss on the sale of any of our hotels.

Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets. We have approximately $117 million, net of a valuation allowance of $44 million, of deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2010. The objective of financial accounting and reporting standards for income taxes is to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in a company’s financial statements or tax returns. We have considered various factors, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future projected taxable income and tax planning strategies in determining a valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets, and we believe that it is more likely than not that we will be able to realize the $117 million of net deferred tax assets in the future. When a determination is made that all, or a portion, of the deferred tax assets may not be realized, an increase in income tax expense would be recorded in that period.

 

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Valuation of Derivative Contracts. We will occasionally enter into derivative products, including interest rate and foreign currency swaps, caps and collars. Derivative instruments are subject to fair value reporting at each reporting date and the increase or decrease in fair value is recorded in net income (loss) or accumulated other comprehensive income, based on the applicable hedge accounting guidance. We estimate the fair value of these instruments through the use of third party valuations, which utilize the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future cash receipts and the discounted future expected cash payments. We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees. The variable cash flow streams are based on an expectation of future interest and exchange rates derived from observed market interest and exchange rate curves. The values of these instruments will change over time as cash receipts and payments are made and as market conditions change. Any event that impacts the level of actual and expected future interest or exchange rates will impact our valuations. The fair value of our derivatives is likely to fluctuate from year-to-year based on changing levels of interest and exchange rates and shortening terms to maturity.

Stock Compensation. We recognize costs resulting from Host Inc.’s share-based payment transactions over their vesting periods. We classify share-based payment awards granted in exchange for employee services as either equity awards or liability awards. The classification of Host Inc.’s restricted stock awards as either an equity award or a liability award is based upon cash settlement options. Equity classified awards are measured based on the fair value on the date of grant. Liability classified awards are remeasured to fair value each reporting period. These awards were classified as liability awards due to settlement features that allow the recipient to have a percentage of the restricted stock awards withheld to meet tax withholding requirements. The value of these restricted stock awards, less estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award – the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). No compensation cost is recognized for awards for which employees do not render the requisite service.

During 2009, Host Inc. implemented an employee stock plan for our senior management that included the following awards:

Restricted stock awards with vesting based on market conditions. These awards vest based on the total shareholder return relative to other REITs and lodging companies. They are classified as liability awards due to their cash settlement features and are remeasured to fair value each reporting period. We utilize a simulation, or Monte Carlo model, to determine the fair value of Host Inc.’s restricted stock awards with vesting based on market conditions. The utilization of this model requires us to make certain estimates related to the volatility of the share price of Host Inc.’s common stock, risk-free interest rates, the risk profile of our common shares compared to our peer group and the amount of Host Inc.’s awards expected to be forfeited.

Restricted stock awards with vesting based on performance conditions. These awards are earned based on the employee achieving a specified performance target, which will be based on the employee’s specific management business objectives. Compensation cost will be recognized when the achievement of the performance condition is considered probable of achievement. If a performance condition has more than one outcome that is probable of achievement, recognition of compensation cost will be based on the condition that is the most likely outcome. These awards classified as liability awards due to their cash settlement provisions. Therefore, the value of the shares to be issued by Host Inc. will be based on Host Inc.’s share price on the reporting date.

Stock option awards. The stock option awards are equity classified awards, as they do not include cash settlement features. Therefore, the value of the award is determined on the grant date using a binomial pricing model and is not adjusted for future changes in the fair value. Vesting for these awards is based on service conditions. The utilization of the binomial model requires us to make certain estimates related to the volatility of the share price of our common stock, risk-free interest rates and the amount of our awards expected to be forfeited.

Other awards. During 2009, Host Inc. granted restricted stock awards to all of its employees, with vesting based on service conditions. These awards are equity classified awards as they do not have cash settlement features similar to that for awards to senior management.

 

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Consolidation Policies. Judgment is required with respect to the consolidation of partnership and joint venture entities in terms of the evaluation of control, including assessment of the importance of rights and privileges of the partners based on voting rights, as well as financial interests that are not controllable through voting interests. We consolidate subsidiaries when we have the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity. For those partnerships and joint ventures of which we are the general partner, we review the rights of the limited partners to determine if those rights would preclude the assumption of control as the general partner. Limited partner rights which would preclude presumption of control by the general partner include the substantive ability to dissolve (liquidate) the limited partnership or otherwise remove us, as the general partner, without cause and substantive participating rights, primarily through voting rights.

We also evaluate our subsidiaries to determine if they should be considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”). If a subsidiary is a VIE, it is subject to the consolidation framework specifically for VIEs. We consider an entity a VIE if equity investors own an interest therein that does not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or if such investors do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. In accordance with ASC 810, we reviewed our subsidiaries to determine if (i) any of our subsidiaries or affiliates should be considered VIEs, and (ii) whether we should change our consolidation determination based on changes in the characteristics of these entities.

Foreign Currency Translation. The operations of foreign subsidiaries are maintained in their functional currency, which is generally the local currency, and then translated to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rates for the period. The assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. The resulting translation adjustments are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the functional currency for each entity using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at period end exchange rates. The resulting exchange differences on translation are recorded in gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives, except when deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income as qualifying net investment hedges.

Comparable Hotel Operating Statistics

We present certain operating statistics (i.e., RevPAR, average daily rate and average occupancy) and operating results (revenues, expenses and adjusted operating profit) for the periods included in this report on a comparable hotel basis. We define our comparable hotels as properties (i) that are owned or leased by us and the operations of which are included in our consolidated results, whether as continuing operations or discontinued operations for the entirety of the reporting periods being compared, and (ii) that have not sustained substantial property damage or business interruption, or undergone large-scale capital projects during the reporting periods being compared.

Of the 113 hotels that we owned on December 31, 2010, 108 have been classified as comparable hotels.

The operating results of the following hotels that we owned or leased as of December 31, 2010 are excluded from comparable hotel results for these periods:

 

   

Le Méridien Piccadilly (acquired leasehold interest in July 2010);

 

   

Westin Chicago River North (acquired in August 2010);

 

   

W New York, Union Square (acquired in September 2010);

 

   

JW Marriott, Rio de Janeiro (acquired in September 2010);

 

   

San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina (business disruption due to significant renovations); and

 

   

53 Courtyard by Marriott properties leased from HPT (sublease was terminated in July 2010).

The operating results of the eight hotels we disposed of in 2010 and 2009, as well as 18 Residence Inn properties we leased from HPT until December 31, 2010 are not included in comparable hotel results for the periods presented herein. Moreover, because these statistics and operating results are for our hotel properties, they exclude results for our non-hotel properties and other real estate investments.

 

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We evaluate the operating performance of our comparable hotels based on both geographic region and property type. These divisions are generally consistent with groupings recognized in the lodging industry.

Geographic regions consist of the following (only states in which we own hotels are listed):

 

   

Pacific—California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington;

 

   

Mountain—Arizona and Colorado;

 

   

North Central—Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio;

 

   

South Central—Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas;

 

   

New England—Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire;

 

   

Mid-Atlantic—Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York;

 

   

DC Metro—Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.;

 

   

Atlanta—Georgia and North Carolina;

 

   

Florida—Florida; and

 

   

International—Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Property types consist of the following:

 

   

Urban—Hotels located in primary business districts of major cities;

 

   

Suburban—Hotels located in office parks or smaller secondary markets;

 

   

Resort/conference—Hotels located in resort/conference destinations such as Arizona, Florida, Hawaii and Southern California; and

 

   

Airport—Hotels located at or near airports.

Reporting Periods.

For Consolidated Statement of Operations. The results we report are based on results of our hotels reported to us by our hotel managers. Our hotel managers use different reporting periods. Marriott, the manager of a significant percentage of our properties, uses a year ending on the Friday closest to December 31 and reports twelve weeks of operations for the first three quarters and sixteen or seventeen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year for its U.S. and Canadian Marriott-managed hotels. In contrast, other managers of our hotels, such as Hyatt and Starwood, report results on a monthly basis. Host Inc., as a REIT, is required by federal income tax law to report results on a calendar year basis. As a result, we elected to adopt the reporting periods used by Marriott, modified so that our fiscal year always ends on December 31 to comply with REIT rules. Our first three quarters of operations end on the same day as Marriott, but our fourth quarter ends on December 31 and our full year results, as reported in our statement of operations, always includes the same number of days as the calendar year.

Two consequences of the reporting cycle we have adopted are: (1) quarterly start dates will usually differ between years, except for the first quarter which always commences on January 1, and (2) our first and fourth quarters of operations and year-to-date operations may not include the same number of days as reflected in prior years. For example, set forth below are the quarterly start and end dates for 2011, 2010 and 2009. Note that the second and third quarters of each year both reflect twelve weeks of operations. In contrast, the first and fourth quarters reflect differing days of operations.

 

    

2011

  

2010

    

2009

 
    

Start-End Dates

   No. of
Days
  

Start-End Dates

   No. of
Days
    

Start-End Dates

   No. of
Days
 

First Quarter

   January 1—March 25    84    January 1—March 26      85       January 1—March 27      86   

Second Quarter

   March 26—June 17    84    March 27—June 18      84       March 28—June 19      84   

Third Quarter

   June 18—September 9    84    June 19—September 10      84       June 20—September 11      84   

Fourth Quarter

   September 10—December 31    113    September 11—December 31      112       September 12—December 31      111   

While the reporting calendar we adopted is more closely aligned with the reporting calendar used by Marriott, another consequence of our calendar is that we are unable to report the month of operations that ends after our fiscal quarter-end until the following quarter because our hotel managers that use a monthly reporting period do not make

 

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mid-month results available to us. Hence, the month of operation that ends after our fiscal quarter-end is included in our quarterly results of operations in the following quarter for those hotel managers (covering approximately 43% of total revenues of our hotels). As a result, our quarterly results of operations include results from hotel managers reporting results on a monthly basis as follows: first quarter (January, February), second quarter (March to May), third quarter (June to August) and fourth quarter (September to December). While this does not affect full year results, it does affect the reporting of quarterly results.

For Hotel Operating Statistics and Comparable Hotel Results. In contrast to the reporting periods for our consolidated statement of operations, our hotel operating statistics (i.e., RevPAR, average daily rate and average occupancy) and our comparable hotel results are reported based on the reporting cycle used by Marriott for our Marriott-managed hotels. This facilitates year-to-year comparisons, as each reporting period will be comprised of the same number of days of operations as in the prior year. This means, however, that the reporting periods we use for hotel operating statistics and our comparable hotel results will typically differ slightly from the reporting periods used for our statements of operations for the first and fourth quarters and the full year. Set forth below are the quarterly start and end dates that are used for our hotel operating statistics and comparable hotel results reported herein. Results from hotel managers reporting on a monthly basis are included in our operating statistics and comparable hotel results consistent with their reporting in our consolidated statement of operations.

Hotel Result Reporting Periods for Operating Statistics

and Comparable Hotel Results—for Marriott Managed Properties

 

    

2011

  

2010

    

2009

 
    

Start-End Dates

   No. of
Days
  

Start-End Dates

   No. of
Days
    

Start-End Dates

   No. of
Days
 

First Quarter

   January 1—March 25      84    January 2—March 26      84       January 3—March 27      84   

Second Quarter

   March 26—June 17      84    March 27—June 18      84       March 28—June 19      84   

Third Quarter

   June 18—September 9      84    June 19—September 10      84       June 20—September 11      84   

Fourth Quarter

   September 10—December 30    112    September 11—December 31      112       September 12—January 1      112   

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use certain “non-GAAP financial measures,” which are measures of our historical financial performance that are not calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, within the meaning of applicable SEC rules. These measures are as follows: (i) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as a measure of performance for Host Inc. and Host L.P., (ii) Funds From Operations (FFO) and FFO per diluted share, as a measure of performance for Host Inc., and (iii) comparable hotel operating results, as a measure of performance for Host Inc. and Host L.P. The following discussion defines these terms and presents why we believe they are useful measures of our performance.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

EBITDA

Earnings before Interest Expense, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) is a commonly used measure of performance in many industries. Management believes EBITDA provides useful information to investors regarding our results of operations because it helps us and our investors evaluate the ongoing operating performance of our properties and facilitates comparisons between us and other lodging REITs, hotel owners who are not REITs and other capital-intensive companies. Management uses EBITDA to evaluate property-level results and as one measure in determining the value of acquisitions and dispositions and, like FFO per diluted share, it is widely used by management in the annual budget process.

Adjusted EBITDA

Historically, management has adjusted EBITDA when evaluating Host Inc. and Host L.P. performance because we believe that the exclusion of certain additional recurring and non-recurring items described below provides useful supplemental information to investors regarding our ongoing operating performance and that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of net income, is beneficial to an investor’s

 

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complete understanding of our operating performance and is a relevant measure in calculating certain credit ratios. We adjust EBITDA for the following items, which may occur in any period, and refer to this measure as Adjusted EBITDA:

 

   

Real Estate Transactions – We exclude the effect of gains and losses, including the amortization of deferred gains, recorded on the disposition of assets and property insurance gains in our consolidated statement of operations because we believe that including them in Adjusted EBITDA is not consistent with reflecting the ongoing performance of our remaining assets. In addition, material gains or losses from the depreciated value of the disposed assets could be less important to investors given that the depreciated asset often does not reflect the market value of real estate assets (as noted below for FFO).

 

   

Equity Investment Adjustments – We exclude the equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated investments in partnerships and joint ventures as presented in our consolidated statement of operations because it includes our pro rata portion of depreciation, amortization and interest expense. We include our pro rata share of the Adjusted EBITDA of our equity investments as we believe this more accurately reflects the performance of our investment. The pro rata Adjusted EBITDA of equity investments is defined as the EBITDA of our equity investments adjusted for any gains or losses on property transactions multiplied by our percentage ownership in the partnership or joint venture.

 

   

Consolidated Partnership Adjustments – We deduct the non-controlling partners’ pro rata share of the Adjusted EBITDA of our consolidated partnerships as this reflects the non-controlling owners’ interest in the EBITDA of our consolidated partnerships. The pro rata Adjusted EBITDA of non-controlling partners is defined as the EBITDA of our consolidated partnerships adjusted for any gains or losses on property transactions multiplied by the non-controlling partners’ positions in the partnership or joint venture.

 

   

Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle – Infrequently, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) promulgates new accounting standards that require the consolidated statement of operations to reflect the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. We exclude these one-time adjustments because they do not reflect our actual performance for that period.

 

   

Impairment Losses – We exclude the effect of impairment losses recorded because we believe that including them in Adjusted EBITDA is not consistent with reflecting the ongoing performance of our remaining assets. In addition, we believe that impairment charges are similar to gains (losses) on dispositions and depreciation expense, both of which are also excluded from EBITDA.

 

   

Acquisition Costs – Effective January 1, 2009, the accounting treatment under GAAP for costs associated with completed property acquisitions changed and these costs are now expensed in the year incurred as opposed to capitalized as part of the acquisition. Beginning in 2011, we will exclude the effect of these costs because we believe that including them is not reflective of the ongoing performance of our properties. This is consistent with the EBITDA calculation under the prior GAAP accounting treatment which expensed these costs over time as part of depreciation expense, which is excluded from EBITDA.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, may not be comparable to measures calculated by other companies. This information should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating profit, cash from operations or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Cash expenditures for various long-term assets (such as renewal and replacement capital expenditures), interest expense and other items have been and will be incurred and are not reflected in the EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA presentations. Management compensates for these limitations by separately considering the impact of these excluded items to the extent they are material to operating decisions or assessments of our operating performance. Our consolidated statement of operations and cash flows include interest expense, capital expenditures, and other excluded items, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance, as well as the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures. Additionally, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity or indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.

 

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA (in millions):

Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Net loss

   $ (132   $ (258

Interest expense

     384        379   

Depreciation and amortization

     591        593   

Income taxes

     (31     (39

Discontinued operations (a)

     —          12   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

     812        687   

(Gains) losses on dispositions

     2        (35

Non-cash impairment charges

     —          131   

Amortization of deferred gains

     —          (4

Equity investment adjustments:

    

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates

     1        (3

Pro rata EBITDA of equity investments

     23        33   

Consolidated partnership adjustments:

    

Pro rata EBITDA attributable to non-controlling

partners in other consolidated partnerships

     (14     (11
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA for Host Inc. and Host L.P. (b)

   $ 824      $ 798   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Reflects the interest expense, depreciation and amortization and income taxes included in discontinued operations.
(b) Adjusted EBITDA was significantly affected in 2010 by $10 million of costs incurred related to successful acquisitions. Prior to 2009, the costs were capitalized as part of the acquisition. These costs are now expensed and deducted from net income and Adjusted EBITDA. For 2009, the accrual for a potential litigation settlement decreased Adjusted EBITDA by $41 million.

FFO and FFO Per Diluted Share. We present FFO and FFO per diluted share as a non-GAAP measure of Host Inc. performance in addition to our earnings per share (calculated in accordance with GAAP). We calculate FFO per diluted share for a given operating period as our FFO for such period divided by the number of fully diluted shares outstanding during such period. NAREIT defines FFO as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate, the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, real estate-related depreciation and amortization and adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. FFO is presented on a per share basis after making adjustments for the effects of dilutive securities, including the payment of preferred stock dividends, in accordance with NAREIT guidelines.

We believe that FFO per diluted share is a useful supplemental measure of Host Inc. operating performance and that presentation of FFO per diluted share, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of earnings per share, provides beneficial information to investors. By excluding the effect of real estate depreciation, amortization and gains and losses from sales of real estate, all of which are based on historical cost accounting and which may be of lesser significance in evaluating current performance, we believe that such a measure can facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and between other REITs, even though FFO per diluted share does not represent an amount that accrues directly to holders of Host Inc.’s common stock. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. As noted by NAREIT in its April 2002 “White Paper on Funds From Operations,” since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors have considered presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves. For these reasons, NAREIT adopted the definition of FFO in order to promote an industry-wide measure of REIT operating performance.

We calculate FFO per diluted share, in accordance with standards established by NAREIT, which may not be comparable to measures calculated by other companies who do not use the NAREIT definition of FFO or calculate FFO per diluted share in accordance with NAREIT guidance. In addition, although FFO per diluted share is a useful measure when comparing our results to other REITs, it may not be helpful to investors when comparing us to non-REITs. This information should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating profit, cash from

 

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operations, or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP. Cash expenditures for various long-term assets (such as renewal and replacement capital expenditures) and other items have been and will be incurred and are not reflected in the FFO per diluted share presentations. Management compensates for these limitations by separately considering the impact of these excluded items to the extent they are material to operating decisions or assessments of our operating performance. Our consolidated statements of operations and cash flows include depreciation, capital expenditures and other excluded items, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance, as well as the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures. Additionally, FFO per diluted share should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity or indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. In addition, FFO per diluted share does not measure, and should not be used as a measure of, amounts that accrue directly to Host Inc.’s stockholders’ benefit.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income available to common shareholders per share to FFO per diluted share for Host Inc. (in millions, except per share amounts):

Host Inc. Reconciliation of Net Loss Available to

Common Stockholders to Funds From Operations per Diluted Share

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Net loss

   $ (132   $ (258

Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     2        6   

Dividends on preferred stock

     (4     (9

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock

     (4     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss available to common stockholders

     (138     (261

Adjustments:

    

(Gains) losses on dispositions, net of taxes

     2        (31

Amortization of deferred gains and other property transactions, net of taxes

     —          (4

Depreciation and amortization (a)

     591        604   

Partnership adjustments

     4        4   

FFO of non-controlling interests of Host L.P.

     (7     (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funds From Operations

     452        305   

Adjustments for dilutive securities (b):

    

Assuming deduction of gain recognized for the repurchase of 2004

Exchangeable Debentures (c)

     —          (2

Assuming conversion of 2004 Debentures

     13        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted FFO (b)(d)

   $ 465      $ 303   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding-EPS

     656.1        587.2   

Assuming issuance of common units granted under the Comprehensive Stock Plan

     2.9        1.8   

Assuming conversion of 2004 Exchangeable Debentures

     21.2        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (d)

     680.2        589.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FFO per diluted share (b)(d)

   $ .68      $ .51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) In accordance with the guidance on FFO per diluted share provided by NAREIT, we do not adjust net income for the non-cash impairment charges when determining our FFO per diluted share.
(b) Earnings/loss per diluted share and FFO per diluted share in accordance with NAREIT are adjusted for the effects of dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include Host Inc. shares granted under Host Inc.’s comprehensive stock plans, preferred OP units held by non-controlling partners, exchangeable debt securities and other non-controlling interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interest to common OP units. No effect is shown for securities if they are anti-dilutive.
(c) During 2009, we repurchased $75 million of the 2004 Debentures with a carrying value of $72 million for $69 million. The adjustments to dilutive FFO related to the 2004 Debentures repurchased during the year include the $3 million gain on repurchase, net of interest expense on the repurchased exchangeable debentures.

 

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(d) FFO per diluted share and earnings per diluted share were significantly affected by certain transactions, the effects of which are shown in the table below (in millions, except per share amounts):

 

     Year ended December 31  
     2010     2009  
     Net
Income
(Loss)
    FFO     Net
Income
(Loss)
    FFO  

Gain (loss) on dispositions, net of taxes

   $ (2   $ —        $ 31      $ —     

Potential loss on litigation (1)

     (4     (4     (41     (41

Non-cash impairment charges (2)

     —          —          (131     (131

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishments (3)

     (22     (22     7        7   

Preferred unit redemption (4)

     (4     (4     —          —     

Acquisition costs (5)

     (10     (10     —          —     

(Gain) loss attributable to non-controlling interests (6)

     1        1        3        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (41   $ (39   $ (131   $ (162
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted shares

     656.1        680.2        587.2        589.7   

Per diluted share

   $ (.06   $ (.06   $ (.23   $ (.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes the accrual in the first quarter of 2010 for an additional potential loss related to the 2009 litigation.
(2) During 2009, we recorded non-cash impairment charges totaling $131 million in accordance with GAAP based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount of certain properties.
(3) For 2010, these costs include those associated with the redemption of the Series K and Series M senior notes. For 2009, the costs include gain/losses associated with the repayment of exchangeable debentures and the term loan. Additionally, as prescribed by the sharing agreement with the successor borrower in connection with the 2007 defeasance of a $514 million collateralized mortgage-backed security, we received $7 million for year ended December 31, 2009 and recorded the gain as a reduction of interest expense.
(4) Represents the original issuance costs of the Class E preferred stock, which were redeemed on June 18, 2010.
(5) Represents costs incurred related to acquisitions and investments during 2010. Previously, these costs would have been capitalized as part of the acquisition; however, under accounting requirements effective January 1, 2009 these costs are expensed and deducted from net income and FFO.
(6) Represents the portion of the significant items attributable to non-controlling partners of Host L.P.

Comparable Hotel Operating Results. We present certain operating results for our hotels, such as hotel revenues, expenses, and adjusted operating profit, on a comparable hotel, or “same store” basis as supplemental information for investors of both Host Inc. and Host L.P. We present these comparable hotel operating results by eliminating corporate-level costs and expenses related to our capital structure, as well as depreciation and amortization. We eliminate corporate-level costs and expenses because we believe property-level results provide investors with more specific insight into the ongoing operating performance of our hotels. We eliminate depreciation and amortization, because even though depreciation and amortization are property-level expenses, these non-cash expenses, which are based on historical cost accounting for real estate assets, implicitly assume that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. As noted earlier, because real estate values historically have risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors have considered presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves.

As a result of the elimination of corporate-level costs and expenses and depreciation and amortization, the comparable hotel operating results we present do not represent our total revenues, expenses or operating profit and these comparable hotel operating results should not be used to evaluate our performance as a whole. Management compensates for these limitations by separately considering the impact of these excluded items to the extent they are material to operating decisions or assessments of our operating performance. Our consolidated statements of operations include such amounts, all of which should be considered by investors when evaluating our performance.

We present these hotel operating results on a comparable hotel basis because we believe that doing so provides investors and management with useful information for evaluating the period-to-period performance of our hotels and facilitates comparisons with other hotel REITs and hotel owners. In particular, these measures assist management and investors in distinguishing whether increases or decreases in revenues and/or expenses are due to growth or decline of operations at comparable hotels (which represent the vast majority of our portfolio) or from other factors, such as the effect of acquisitions or dispositions. While management believes that presentation of comparable hotel results is a “same store” supplemental measure that provides useful information in evaluating our ongoing performance, this measure is not used to allocate resources or assess the operating performance of these hotels, as these decisions are based on data for individual hotels and are not based on comparable portfolio hotel

 

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results. For these reasons, we believe that comparable hotel operating results, when combined with the presentation of GAAP operating profit, revenues and expenses, provide useful information to investors and management.

The following table presents certain operating results and statistics for our comparable hotels for the periods presented herein:

Comparable Hotel Results for Host Inc. and Host L.P.

(in millions, except hotel statistics)

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Number of hotels

     108        108   

Number of rooms

     59,125        59,125   

Percent change in Comparable Hotel RevPAR

     5.8     —     

Comparable hotel revenues

    

Room

   $ 2,591      $ 2,448   

Food and beverage

     1,285        1,230   

Other

     273        304   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comparable hotel revenues(a)

     4,149        3,982   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comparable hotel expenses

    

Room

     717        674   

Food and beverage

     957        929   

Other

     156        155   

Management fees, ground rent and other costs

     1,437        1,386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comparable hotel expenses(b)

     3,267        3,144   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comparable hotel adjusted operating profit

     882        838   

Non-comparable hotel results, net(c)

     52        41   

Comparable hotel sold in 2011

     (1     (2

Income (loss) from hotels leased from HPT and office buildings, net(d)

     (11     1   

Depreciation and amortization

     (591     (613

Corporate and other expenses

     (108     (116
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

   $ 223      $ 149   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) The reconciliation of total revenues per the consolidated statements of operations to the comparable hotel revenues is as follows:

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Revenues per the consolidated statements of operations

   $ 4,428      $ 4,135   

Non-comparable hotel revenues

     (162     (113

Revenues of comparable hotel sold in 2011

     9        9   

Business interruption insurance proceeds for comparable hotels

     3        —     

Hotel revenues for the property for which we record rental income, net

     48        42   

Income for hotels leased from HPT and office buildings

     (172     (84

Adjustment for hotel revenues for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels

     (5     (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comparable hotel revenues

   $ 4,149      $ 3,982   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(b) The reconciliation of operating costs per the consolidated statements of operations to the comparable hotel expenses is as follows:

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Operating costs and expenses per the consolidated statements of operations

   $ 4,205      $ 3,986   

Non-comparable hotel expenses

     (110     (75

Operating costs and expenses of comparable hotel sold in 2011

     8        7   

Hotel expenses for the property for which we record rental income

     48        42   

Expense for hotels leased from HPT and office buildings

     (183     (83

Adjustment for hotel expenses for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels

     (5     (4

Depreciation and amortization

     (591     (613

Corporate and other expenses

     (108     (116

Gain on insurance settlement

     3        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comparable hotel expenses

   $ 3,267      $ 3,144   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(c) Non-comparable hotel results, net, includes the following items: (i) the results of operations of our non-comparable hotels whose operations are included in our consolidated statements of operations as continuing operations and (ii) the difference between the number of days of operations reflected in the comparable hotel results and the number of days of operations reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
(d) Represents income less expense for hotels leased from HPT and office buildings.

 

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Exhibit 99.4

EXHIBIT 99.4

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule III included as Exhibit 99.7. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/s/ KPMG LLP

McLean, Virginia

February 24, 2011 except as to

Notes 6, 10, 16, 18, 19, and 21 which are as of September 13, 2011

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in millions, except per share amounts)

 

     2010     2009  
ASSETS   

Property and equipment, net

   $ 10,514      $ 10,231   

Assets held for sale

     —          8   

Due from managers

     45        29   

Investments in affiliates

     148        153   

Deferred financing costs, net

     44        49   

Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

     152        124   

Other

     354        266   

Restricted cash

     41        53   

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,113        1,642   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 12,411      $ 12,555   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES, NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY   

Debt

    

Senior notes, including $1,156 million and $1,123 million, respectively, net of discount, of Exchangeable Senior Debentures

   $ 4,249      $ 4,534   

Credit facility

     58        —     

Mortgage debt

     1,025        1,217   

Other

     145        86   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

     5,477        5,837   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     208        174   

Other

     203        194   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     5,888        6,205   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests—Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

     191        139   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity:

    

Cumulative redeemable preferred stock (liquidation preference $0 and $100 million, respectively), 50 million shares authorized; 0 and 4 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     —          97   

Common stock, par value $.01, 1,050 million shares authorized; 675.6 million and 646.3 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     7        6   

Additional paid-in capital

     7,236        6,875   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     25        12   

Deficit

     (965     (801
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. stockholders

     6,303        6,189   

Non-controlling interests—other consolidated partnerships

     29        22   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     6,332        6,211   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, non-controlling interests and equity

   $ 12,411      $ 12,555   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions, except per common share amounts)

 

     2010     2009     2008  

REVENUES

      

Rooms

   $ 2,661      $ 2,484      $ 3,098   

Food and beverage

     1,291        1,234        1,545   

Other

     277        310        346   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues for owned hotels

     4,229        4,028        4,989   

Other revenues

     199        107        119   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     4,428        4,135        5,108   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

      

Rooms

     734        681        760   

Food and beverage

     965        933        1,130   

Other departmental and support expenses

     1,151        1,099        1,248   

Management fees

     171        158        241   

Other property-level expenses

     488        386        384   

Depreciation and amortization

     591        613        553   

Corporate and other expenses

     108        116        58   

Gain on insurance settlement

     (3     —          (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     4,205        3,986        4,367   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING PROFIT

     223        149        741   

Interest income

     8        7        20   

Interest expense

     (384     (379     (375

Net gains on property transactions and other

     1        14        2   

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives

     (6     5        1   

Equity in losses of affiliates

     (1     (32     (10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (159     (236     379   

Benefit for income taxes

     31        39        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

     (128     (197     382   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (4     (61     32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

     (132     (258     414   

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     2        6        (19
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.

     (130     (252     395   

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

     (4     (9     (9

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock

     (4     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

   $ (138   $ (261   $ 386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

      

Continuing operations

   $ (.20   $ (.34   $ .68   

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.11     .06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (.21   $ (.45   $ .74   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

      

Continuing operations

   $ (.20   $ (.34   $ .66   

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.11     .06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (.21   $ (.45   $ .72   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

 

                Preferred
Stock
    Common
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
    Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive
Income
    Non-controlling
Interests of

Consolidated
Partnerships
    Non-controlling
Interests of

Host Hotels &
Resorts, L.P
    Comprehensive
Income (loss)
 
Shares Outstanding                      
Preferred     Common                      
  4.0        522.6     

Balance, December 31, 2007

    97        5        5,713        (433     44        28        312     
  —          —       

Net income

    —          —          —          395        —          3        16      $ 414   
  —          —       

Issuance of common OP units

    —          —          —          —          —          —          93     
  —          8.8     

Redemptions of limited partner interests for common stock

    —          —          92        —          —          —          (92  
  —          —       

Other changes in ownership

    —          —          156        —          —          —          (156  
  —          —       

Other comprehensive income (loss):

               
  —          —       

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates

    —          —          —          —          (45     —          (1     (46
  —          —       

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

    —          —          —          —          6        —          —          6   
                   

 

 

 
  —          —       

Comprehensive income (loss)

                $ 374   
                   

 

 

 
  —          0.4     

Comprehensive stock and employee stock purchase plans

    —          —          7        —          —          —          —       
  —          —       

Common stock dividends paid in cash

    —          —          —          (338     —          —          —       
  —          —       

Dividends on preferred stock

    —          —          —          (9     —          —         
  —          —       

Distributions to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          —          (7     (14  
  —          (6.5  

Repurchase of common stock

    —          —          (100     —          —          —          —       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  4.0        525.3     

Balance, December 31, 2008

  $ 97      $ 5      $ 5,868      $ (385   $ 5      $ 24      $ 158     
  —          —       

Net loss

    —          —          —          (252     —          (1     (5   $ (258
  —          —       

Unrealized loss on common stock

    —          —          —          —          (4     —          —          (4
  —          —       

Other changes in ownership

    —          —          (19     —          —          —          19     
  —          —       

Other comprehensive income (loss):

               
  —          —       

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates

    —          —          —          —          15        —          —          15   
  —          —       

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

    —          —          —          —          (4     —          —          (4
                   

 

 

 
  —          —       

Comprehensive income (loss)

                $ (251
                   

 

 

 
                   
  —          103.8     

Common stock issuances

    —          1        766        —          —          —          —       
  —          .4     

Comprehensive stock and employee stock purchase plans

    —          —          6        —          —          —          —       
  —          —       

Common stock dividends paid in cash

    —          —          —          (16     —          —          —       
  —          13.4     

Common stock dividends paid in shares

    —          —          139        (139     —          —          —       
  —          —       

Dividends on preferred stock

    —          —          —          (9     —          —          —       
  —          —       

Issuance of 2009 Exchangeable Senior Debentures

    —          —          82        —          —          —          —       
  —          3.4     

Redemptions of limited partner interests for common stock

    —          —          33        —          —          —          (33  
  —          —       

Contributions from non- controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          —          1        —       
  —          —       

Distributions to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          —          (2     —       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  4.0        646.3     

Balance, December 31, 2009

  $ 97      $ 6      $ 6,875      $ (801   $ 12      $ 22      $ 139     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

4


HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (continued)

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

 

Shares Outstanding          Preferred
Stock
    Common
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
    Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive
Income
    Non-controlling
Interests of

Consolidated
Partnerships
    Non-controlling
Interests of

Host Hotels &
Resorts, L.P
    Comprehensive
Income (loss)
 
Preferred     Common                     
  4.0          646.3      

Balance, December 31, 2009

  $ 97      $ 6      $ 6,875      $ (801   $ 12      $ 22      $ 139     
  —          —        

Net loss

    —          —          —          (130     —          —          (2   $ (132
  —          —        

Other changes in ownership

    —          —          (69     —          —          —          69     
  —          —        

Other comprehensive income (loss):

               
  —          —        

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates

    —          —          —          —          8        —            8   
  —          —        

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

    —          —          —          —          5        —          —          5   
                    

 

 

 
  —          —        

Comprehensive income

                $ (119
                    

 

 

 
  —          26.9      

Common stock issuances

    —          1        405        —          —          —          —       
  —          1.2      

Comprehensive stock and employee stock purchase plans

    —          —          10        —          —          —          —       
  —          —        

Common stock dividends paid in cash

    —          —          —          (26     —          —          —       
  —          —        

Dividends on preferred stock

    —          —          —          (4     —          —          —       
  (4.0)        —        

Redemption of preferred stock

    (97     —          —          (4     —          —          —       
  —          1.2      

Redemptions of limited partner interests for common stock

    —          —          15        —          —          —          (15  
  —          —        

Contributions from non- controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          —          11        —       
  —          —        

Distributions to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          —          (4     —       

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   
  —          675.6      

Balance, December 31, 2010

  $ —        $ 7      $ 7,236      $ (965   $ 25      $ 29      $ 191     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

5


HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

 

     2010     2009     2008  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Net income (loss)

   $ (132   $ (258   $ 414   

Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operations:

      

Discontinued operations:

      

(Gain) loss on dispositions

     2        (26     (24

Depreciation

     2        90        29   

Depreciation and amortization

     591        613        553   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     12        14        12   

Amortization of debt premiums/discounts, net

     31        31        33   

Deferred income taxes

     (36     (38     (8

Net gains on property transactions and other

     (1     (14     (2

(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions and derivatives

     6        (5     (1

Non-cash loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt

     1        (5     (14

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates

     1        32        10   

Distributions from equity investments

     2        1        3   

Change in due from managers

     (9     34        41   

Change in restricted cash for operating activities

     (25     —          —     

Changes in other assets

     44        (12     —     

Changes in other liabilities

     31        95        (26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

     520        552        1,020   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      

Proceeds from sales of assets, net

     12        199        38   

Acquisitions

     (342     —          —     

Deposits for acquisitions

     (38     —          —     

Proceeds from sale of interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC

     —          13        —     

Deferred sale proceeds received from HPT

     17        —          —     

Investment in affiliates

     (1     (7     (77

Return of capital from investments in affiliates

     —          39        —     

Purchase of mortgage note on portfolio of hotels

     (53     —          —     

Capital expenditures:

      

Renewals and replacements

     (195     (164     (374

Repositionings and other investments

     (114     (176     (298

Change in furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) replacement fund

     (17     (6     3   

Change in FF&E replacement funds designated as restricted cash

     22        (14     6   

Property insurance proceeds

     3        —          —     

Other

     —          —          (14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in investing activities

     (706     (116     (716
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Financing costs

     (10     (20     (8

Issuances of debt

     500        906        300   

Draws on credit facility

     56        —          410   

Repayment on credit facility

     —          (410     —     

Repurchase/redemption of senior notes, including exchangeable debentures

     (821     (139     (82

Mortgage debt prepayments and scheduled maturities

     (364     (342     (245

Scheduled principal repayments

     (13     (14     (16

Common stock issuance

     406        767        —     

Common stock repurchase

     —          —          (100

Redemption of preferred stock

     (101     —          —     

Dividends on common stock

     (20     (42     (522

Dividends on preferred stock

     (6     (9     (9

Distributions to non-controlling interests

     (4     (3     (28

Contributions from non-controlling interests

     11        —          —     

Change in restricted cash for financing activities

     23        4        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (343     698        (284
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (529     1,134        20   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

     1,642        508        488   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR

   $ 1,113      $ 1,642      $ 508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

6


HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, Host Inc. issued approximately 1.2 million, 3.4 million and 8.8 million shares of common stock, respectively, upon the conversion of Host L.P. units, or OP units, held by non-controlling interests valued at $15 million, $18 million and $119 million, respectively.

On September 2, 2010, we acquired a 90% controlling interest in the W New York, Union Square hotel through a consolidated joint venture in which we are the controlling member. In conjunction with the acquisition, the joint venture assumed a $115 million mortgage debt with a fair value of $119 million, and other liabilities of $8.5 million.

On July 22, 2010, we acquired a leasehold interest in the Le Méridien Piccadilly in London, England. In conjunction with the acquisition, we assumed a $51 million (£33 million) mortgage loan and recorded a $58 million (£38 million) capital lease obligation.

On December 18, 2009, Host Inc. issued 13.4 million shares of common stock valued at $140 million to its stockholders as part of its special common dividend.

On March 12, 2008, we acquired the remaining limited partnership interests in Pacific Gateway Ltd., a subsidiary partnership of Host L.P., which owns the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, and other economic rights formerly held by our partners, including the right to receive 1.7% of the hotel’s sales, in exchange for 5,575,540 OP Units. The OP units were valued at $93 million based on the closing stock price on such date of Host Inc. of $16.68.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

7

Exhibit 99.5

EXHIBIT 99.5

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Partners

Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, capital and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule III included as Exhibit 99.7. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Host Hotels & Resorts, L. P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/s/ KPMG LLP

McLean, Virginia

February 24, 2011 except as to

Notes 6, 10, 16, 18, 19, and 21 which are as of September 13, 2011

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

1


HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in millions)

 

     2010      2009  
ASSETS   

Property and equipment, net

   $ 10,514       $ 10,231   

Assets held for sale

     —           8   

Due from managers

     45         29   

Investments in affiliates

     148         153   

Deferred financing costs, net

     44         49   

Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

     152         124   

Other

     353         264   

Restricted cash

     41         53   

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,113         1,642   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 12,410       $ 12,553   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST OF THIRD PARTIES AND CAPITAL   

Debt

     

Senior notes, including $1,156 million and $1,123 million, respectively, net of discount, of Exchangeable Senior Debentures

   $ 4,249       $ 4,534   

Credit facility

     58         —     

Mortgage debt

     1,025         1,217   

Other

     145         86   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

     5,477         5,837   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     208         174   

Other

     203         194   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     5,888         6,205   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Limited partnership interest of third parties.

     191         139   

Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. capital:

     

General partner

     1         1   

Cumulative redeemable preferred limited partner

     —           97   

Limited partner

     6,276         6,077   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     25         12   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. capital

     6,302         6,187   

Non-controlling interests—consolidated partnerships

     29         22   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital

     6,331         6,209   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities, limited partnership interest of third parties and capital

   $ 12,410       $ 12,553   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

2


HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions, except per common unit amounts)

 

     2010     2009     2008  

REVENUES

      

Rooms

   $ 2,661      $ 2,484      $ 3,098   

Food and beverage

     1,291        1,234        1,545   

Other

     277        310        346   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues for owned hotels

     4,229        4,028        4,989   

Other revenues

     199        107        119   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     4,428        4,135        5,108   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

      

Rooms

     734        681        760   

Food and beverage

     965        933        1,130   

Other departmental and support expenses

     1,151        1,099        1,248   

Management fees

     171        158        241   

Other property-level expenses

     488        386        384   

Depreciation and amortization

     591        613        553   

Corporate and other expenses

     108        116        58   

Gain on insurance settlement

     (3     —          (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     4,205        3,986        4,367   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING PROFIT

     223        149        741   

Interest income

     8        7        20   

Interest expense

     (384     (379     (375

Net gains on property transactions and other

     1        14        2   

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives

     (6     5        1   

Equity in losses of affiliates

     (1     (32     (10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (159     (236     379   

Benefit for income taxes

     31        39        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

     (128     (197     382   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.

     (4     (61     32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

     (132     (258     414   

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     —          1        (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P.

     (132     (257     411   

Less: Distributions on preferred units

     (4     (9     (9

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred units

     (4     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON UNITHOLDERS

   $ (140   $ (266   $ 402   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common unit:

      

Continuing operations

   $ (.21   $ (.34   $ .68   

Discontinued operations

     —          (.10     .06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common unit

   $ (.21   $ (.44   $ .74   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common unit:

      

Continuing operations

   $ (.21   $ (.35   $ .66   

Discontinued operations

     —          (.10     .06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common unit

   $ (.21   $ (.45   $ .72   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

3


HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P. AND SUBISIDARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CAPITAL AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

 

 

OP Units Outstanding

        Preferred
Limited
Partner
    General
Partner
    Limited
Partner
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
    Non-controlling
Interests of
Consolidated
Partnerships
    Limited
Partnership
Interests of
Third Parties
    Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Preferred      Common                  
  4.0         522.6     

Balance, December 31, 2007

    97        1        5,281        45        28        312     
  —           —       

Net income

    —          —          395        —          3        16      $ 414   
  —           —       

Issuance of common OP units

    —          —          —          —          —          92     
  —           8.8     

Redemptions of limited partner interests for common stock

    —          —          92        —          —          (92  
  —           —       

Other changes in ownership

    —          —          156        —          —          (156  
  —           —       

Other comprehensive income (loss):

             
  —           —       

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates

    —          —          —          (46     —          —          (46
  —           —       

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

    —          —          —          6        —          —          6   
                  

 

 

 
  —           —       

Comprehensive income (loss)

              $ 374   
                  

 

 

 
  —           0.4     

Units issued to Host Inc. for the comprehensive stock and employee stock purchase plans

    —          —          7        —          —          —       
  —           —       

Distributions on common OP units

    —          —          (338     —          —          (14  
  —           —       

Distributions on preferred OP units

    —          —          (9     —          —         
  —           —       

Distributions to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          (7     —       
  —           (6.5  

Repurchase of common OP units

    —          —          (99     —          —          —       

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   
  4.0         525.3     

Balance, December 31, 2008

  $ 97      $ 1      $ 5,485      $ 5      $ 24      $ 158     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)—(continued)

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

 

 

OP Units Outstanding

         Preferred
Limited
Partner
    General
Partner
    Limited
Partner
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
    Non-controlling
Interests of
Consolidated
Partnerships
    Limited
Partnership
Interests of
Third Parties
    Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Preferred      Common                   
  4.0         525.3      

Balance, December 31, 2008

  $ 97      $ 1      $ 5,485      $ 5      $ 24      $ 158     
  —           —        

Net loss

    —          —          (252     —          (1     (5   $ (258
  —           —        

Unrealized loss on HMS Hostcommon stock

    —          —          —          (4     —          —          (4
  —           —        

Other changes in ownership

    —          —          (19     —          —          19     
  —           —        

Other comprehensive income(loss):

             
  —           —        

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates

    —          —          —          15        —          —          15   
  —           —        

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

    —          —          —          (4     —          —          (4
                   

 

 

 
  —           —        

Comprehensive income (loss)

              $ (251
                   

 

 

 
  —           103.6      

Common OP unit issuances

    —          —          767        —          —          —       
  —           .4      

Units issued to Host Inc. for the comprehensive stock and employee stock purchase plans

    —          —          6        —          —          —       
  —           —        

Distributions on common OP units

    —          —          (16     —          —          —       
  —           —        

Distributions on preferred OP units

    —          —          (9     —          —          —       
  —           —        

Issuance of 2009 Exchangeable Senior Debentures

    —          —          82        —          —          —       
  —           3.4      

Redemptions of limited partnership interests of third parties

    —          —          33        —          —          (33  
  —           —        

Contributions from non- controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          1        —       
  —           —        

Distributions to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

    —          —          —          —          (2     —       

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   
  4.0         632.7      

Balance, December 31, 2009

  $ 97      $ 1      $ 6,077      $ 12      $ 22      $ 139     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)—(continued)

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

 

 

OP Units Outstanding

          Preferred
Limited
Partner
    General
Partner
     Limited
Partner
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
     Non-controlling
Interests of
Consolidated
Partnerships
    Limited
Partnership
Interests of
Third Parties
    Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Preferred      Common                      
  4.0         632.7      

Balance, December 31,2009

   $ 97      $ 1       $ 6,077      $ 12       $ 22      $ 139     
  —           —        

Net loss

     —          —           (130     —           —          (2   $ (132
  —           —        

Other changes in ownership

     —          —           (69     —           —          69     
  —           —        

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                
  —           —        

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates

     —          —           —          8         —          —          8   
  —           —        

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

     —          —           —          5         —          —          5   
                      

 

 

 
  —           —        

Comprehensive income (loss)

                 $ (119
                      

 

 

 
  —           26.4      

Common OP unit issuances

     —          —           407        —           —          —       
  —           1.1      

Units issued to Host Inc. for the comprehensive stock and employee stock purchase plans

     —          —           10        —           —          —       
  —           —        

Distribution on common OP unit

     —          —           (26     —           —          —       
  —           —        

Distribution on preferred OP unit

     —          —           (4     —           —          —       
  (4.0)         —        

Redemption of preferred units

     (97     —           (4     —           —          —       
  —           1.2      

Redemptions of limited partnership interests of third parties

     —          —           15        —           —          (15  
  —           —        

Contributions from non- controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

     —          —           —          —           11        —       
  —           —        

Distributions to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships

     —          —           —          —           (4     —       

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   
  —           661.4      

Balance,December 31,2010

   $ —        $ 1       $ 6,276      $ 25       $ 29      $ 191     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

 

     2010     2009     2008  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Net income (loss)

   $ (132   $ (258   $ 414   

Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operations:

      

Discontinued operations:

      

(Gain) loss on dispositions

     2        (26     (24

Depreciation

     2        90        29   

Depreciation and amortization

     591        613        553   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     12        14        12   

Amortization of debt premiums/discounts, net

     31        31        33   

Deferred income taxes

     (36     (38     (8

Net gains on property transactions and other

     (1     (14     (2

(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions and derivatives

     6        (5     (1

Non-cash loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt

     1        (5     (14

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates

     1        32        10   

Distributions from equity investments

     2        1        3   

Change in due from managers

     (9     34        41   

Change in restricted cash for operating activities

     (25     —          —     

Changes in other assets

     44        (12     —     

Changes in other liabilities

     31        95        (26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

     520        552        1,020   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      

Proceeds from sales of assets, net

     12        199        38   

Acquisitions

     (342     —          —     

Deposits for acquisitions

     (38     —          —     

Proceeds from sale of interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC

     —          13        —     

Deferred sale proceeds received from HPT

     17        —          —     

Investment in affiliates

     (1     (7     (77

Return of capital from investments in affiliates

     —          39        —     

Purchase of mortgage note on a portfolio of hotels

     (53     —          —     

Capital expenditures:

      

Renewals and replacements

     (195     (164     (374

Repositionings and other investments

     (114     (176     (298

Change in furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) replacement fund

     (17     (6     3   

Change in FF&E replacement funds designated as restricted cash

     22        (14     6   

Property insurance proceeds

     3        —          —     

Other

     —          —          (14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in investing activities

     (706     (116     (716
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Financing costs

     (10     (20     (8

Issuances of debt

     500        906        300   

Draws on credit facility

     56        —          410   

Repayment on credit facility

     —          (410     —     

Repurchase/redemption of senior notes, including exchangeable debentures

     (821     (139     (82

Mortgage debt prepayments and scheduled maturities

     (364     (342     (245

Scheduled principal repayments

     (13     (14     (16

Common OP unit issuance

     406        767        —     

Common OP unit repurchase

     —          —          (100

Redemption of preferred OP units

     (101     —          —     

Distributions on common OP units

     (20     (43     (542

Distributions on preferred OP units

     (6     (9     (9

Distributions to non-controlling interests

     (4     (2     (8

Contributions from non-controlling interests

     11        —          —     

Change in restricted cash for financing activities

     23        4        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (343     698        (284
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (529     1,134        20   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

     1,642        508        488   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR

   $ 1,113      $ 1,642      $ 508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(in millions)

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, non-controlling partners converted common operating partnership units (“OP units”) valued at $15 million, $18 million and $119 million, respectively, in exchange for 1.2 million, 3.4 million and 8.8 million shares, respectively, of Host Inc. common stock.

On September 2, 2010, we acquired a 90% controlling interest in the W New York, Union Square hotel through a consolidated joint venture in which we are the controlling member. In conjunction with the acquisition, the joint venture assumed a $115 million mortgage debt with a fair value of $119 million, and other liabilities of $8.5 million.

On July 22, 2010, we acquired a leasehold interest in the Le Méridien Piccadilly in London, England. In conjunction with the acquisition, we assumed a $51 million (£33 million) mortgage loan and recorded a $58 million (£38 million) capital lease obligation.

On March 12, 2008, we acquired the remaining limited partnership interests in Pacific Gateway Ltd., a subsidiary partnership of Host L.P., which owns the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, and other economic rights formerly held by our partners, including the right to receive 1.7% of the hotel’s sales, in exchange for 5,575,540 OP units. The OP units were valued at $93 million based on the closing stock price on such date of Host Inc., of $16.68.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Exhibit 99.6

EXHIBIT 99.6

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P., AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. operates as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, or REIT, with its operations conducted solely through Host Hotels & Resorts L.P. and its subsidiaries. Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, operates through an umbrella partnership structure, with Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a Maryland corporation, as its sole general partner. In the notes to the financial statements, we use the terms “we” or “our” to refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. together, unless the context indicates otherwise. We also use the term “Host Inc.” to specifically refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and the term “Host L.P.” to specifically refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (and its consolidated subsidiaries) in cases where it is important to distinguish between Host Inc. and Host L.P. Host Inc. holds approximately 98.4% of Host L.P.’s partnership interests, or OP units.

As of December 31, 2010, we owned, or had controlling interests in, 113 luxury and upper upscale hotel lodging properties located throughout the United States, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Santiago, Chile, Toronto and Calgary, Canada, Mexico City, Mexico and London, United Kingdom, operated primarily under the Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Four Seasons®, Hilton®, Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, Le Méridien®, St. Regis®, Swissôtel®, Delta® and The Luxury Collection® brand names.

Subsequent Events

The accompanying financial statements and notes thereto were originally filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011. The financial statements and notes have been restated to reflect the sale of the South Bend Marriott on August 4, 2011 and the reclassification of the hotel’s operations as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations and as appropriate in the notes thereto. Additionally, certain transactions regarding investing and financing activities of the company are disclosed in Note 21– “Subsequent Events” which we believe are important to investors.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Host Inc., Host L.P. and their subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, including joint ventures and partnerships. We consolidate subsidiaries when we have the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity. For those partnerships and joint ventures where we are the general partner, we review the rights of the limited partners to determine if those rights would preclude the assumption of control as the general partner. Limited partner rights which would preclude presumption of control by the general partner include the substantive ability to dissolve (liquidate) the limited partnership or otherwise remove the general partners without cause and substantive participating rights, primarily through voting rights.

We also evaluate our subsidiaries to determine if they should be considered variable interest entities (“VIEs). If a subsidiary is a VIE, it is subject to the consolidation framework specifically for VIEs. Based on these guidelines, typically the entity that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance would consolidate the VIE. We consider an entity a VIE if equity investors own an interest therein that does not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or if such investors do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. In accordance with ASC 810, we reviewed our subsidiaries to determine if (i) any of our subsidiaries or affiliates should be considered VIEs, and (ii) whether we should change our consolidation determination based on changes in the characteristics of these entities.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and

 

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liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash includes reserves for debt service, real estate taxes, insurance, furniture, fixtures and equipment, as well as cash collateral and excess cash flow deposits due to mortgage debt agreement restrictions and provisions, as well as a required reserve for potential legal damages. For purposes of the statements of cash flows, changes in restricted cash caused by changes in required legal reserves are shown as operating activities. Changes in restricted cash caused by using such funds for furniture, fixture and equipment replacement are shown as investing activities. The remaining changes in restricted cash are the direct result of restrictions under our loan agreements, and, as such, are reflected in cash from financing activities.

Property and Equipment

Generally, property and equipment is recorded at cost. For newly developed properties, cost includes interest and real estate taxes incurred during development and construction. For property and equipment acquired in a business combination, we record the assets based on their fair value as of the acquisition date. Replacements and improvements and capital leases are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. We depreciate our property and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 40 years for buildings and three to ten years for furniture and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the useful lives of the related assets.

We capitalize certain inventory (such as china, glass, silver, linen) at the time of a hotel opening or acquisition, or when significant inventory is purchased (in conjunction with a major rooms renovation or when the number of rooms or meeting space at a hotel is expanded). These amounts are then amortized over the estimated useful life of three years. Subsequent replacement purchases are expensed when placed in service.

We maintain a furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund for renewal and replacement capital expenditures at certain hotels, which is generally funded with approximately 5% of property revenues.

We analyze our assets for impairment when events or circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. We consider a property to be impaired when the sum of the future undiscounted cash flows over our remaining estimated holding period is less than the carrying value of the asset. We test for impairment in several situations, including when a property has a current or projected loss from operations, when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel will be sold before the end of its previously estimated useful life, or when other events, trends, contingencies or changes in circumstances indicate that a triggering event has occurred and an asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. For impaired assets, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the property’s carrying value over its fair value. In the evaluation of the impairment of our assets, we make many assumptions and estimates, including assumptions on the projected cash flows, both from operations and the eventual disposition, the expected useful life and holding period of the asset, the future required capital expenditures and fair values, including consideration of capitalization rates, discount rates and comparable selling prices.

We will classify a hotel as held for sale when the sale of the asset is probable, will be completed within one year and actions to complete the sale are unlikely to change or that the sale will be withdrawn. Accordingly, we typically classify assets as held for sale when Host Inc.’s Board of Directors has approved the sale, a binding agreement to purchase the property has been signed under which the buyer has committed a significant amount of nonrefundable cash and no significant financing contingencies exist which could prevent the transaction from being completed in a timely manner. If these criteria are met, we will cease recording depreciation and will record an impairment loss if the fair value less costs to sell is lower than the carrying amount of the hotel. We will classify the loss, together with the related operating results, including interest expense on debt assumed by the buyer or that is

 

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required to be repaid as a result of the sale, as discontinued operations on our consolidated statements of operations and classify the assets and related liabilities as held for sale on the balance sheet. Gains on sales of properties are recognized at the time of sale or deferred and recognized as income in subsequent periods as conditions requiring deferral are satisfied or expire without further cost to us.

We recognize the fair value of any liability for conditional asset retirement obligations, including environmental remediation liabilities, when incurred, which is generally upon acquisition, construction, or development and/or through the normal operation of the asset, if sufficient information exists with which to reasonably estimate the fair value of the obligation.

Intangible Assets

In conjunction with our acquisition of hotel properties, we may identify intangible assets. Identifiable intangible assets are typically contracts, including ground and retail leases and management and franchise agreements, which are recorded at fair value, although no value is generally allocated to contracts which are at market terms. These contract values are based on the present value of the difference between contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the contracts acquired and our estimate of the fair value of contract rates for corresponding contracts measured over the period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the contract. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining non-cancelable term of the related agreements.

Non-Controlling Interests

Other Consolidated Partnerships. As of December 31, 2010, we consolidate four majority-owned partnerships that have third-party, non-controlling ownership interests. The third-party partnership interests are included in non-controlling interest-other consolidated partnerships on the consolidated balance sheets and totaled $29 million and $22 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Three of the partnerships have finite lives ranging from 99 to 100 years that terminate between 2081 and 2095, and the associated non-controlling interests are mandatorily redeemable at the end of the finite life. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the fair values of the non-controlling interests in the partnerships with finite lives were approximately $65 million and $44 million, respectively.

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships is included in our determination of net income (loss). However, net income (loss) has been reduced by the amount attributable to non-controlling interests of third parties, which totaled $(0.4) million, $1 million and $(3) million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, in the determination of net income (loss) attributable to Host Inc. and Host L.P.

Host Inc.’s treatment of the non-controlling interests of Host L.P.: Host Inc. adjusts the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. each period so that the amount presented equals the greater of its carrying value based on the accumulated historical cost or its redemption value. The historical cost is based on the proportional relationship between the historical cost of equity held by our common stockholders relative to that of the unitholders of Host L.P. The redemption value is based on the amount of cash or Host Inc. stock, at our option, that would be paid to the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. if it were terminated. Therefore, we have assumed that the redemption value is equivalent to the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the outside OP units valued at the market price of Host Inc. common stock at the balance sheet date. Subsequent to the stock dividend issued in 2009 (see Note 5 – “Stockholders’ Equity of Host Inc. and Partners’ Capital of Host L.P.”), one OP unit may now be exchanged into 1.021494 shares of Host Inc. common stock. Non-controlling interests of Host L.P. are classified in the mezzanine section of the balance sheet as they do not meet the requirements for equity classification because the redemption feature requires the delivery of registered shares. The table below details the historical cost and redemption values for the non-controlling interests (in millions):

 

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     As of December 31,  
     2010      2009  

OP units outstanding (millions)

     10.5         11.7   

Market price per Host Inc. common share

   $ 17.87       $ 11.67   

Shares issuable upon conversion of one OP unit

     1.021494         1.021494   

Redemption value (millions)

   $ 191       $ 139   

Historical cost (millions)

   $ 101       $ 113   

Book value (millions) (1)

   $ 191       $ 139   

 

(1) The book value recorded is equal to the greater of the redemption value or the historical cost.

Net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. based on their weighted average ownership percentage during the period. Net income (loss) attributable to Host Inc. has been reduced by the amount attributable to non-controlling interests in Host L.P., which totaled $2 million, $5 million and $(16) million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Distributions from Investments in Affiliates

We classify the distributions from our equity investments in the statements of cash flows based upon an evaluation of the specific facts and circumstances of each distribution in order to determine its nature. For example, distributions from cash generated by property operations are classified as cash flows from operating activities. However, distributions received as a result of property sales would be classified as cash flows from investing activities.

Other-than-Temporary Impairments

We review our equity method investments for other-than-temporary impairment based on the occurrence of any triggering events that would indicate that the carrying amount of the investment exceeds its fair value on an other-than-temporary basis. Triggering events can include a decline in distributable cash flows from the investment, a change in the expected useful life or other significant events which would decrease the value of the investment. Our investments primarily consist of joint ventures which own hotel properties; therefore, we will generally have few observable inputs and will determine the fair value based on a discounted cash flow analysis of the investment, as well as considering the impact of other elements (i.e. control premiums, etc.). We use certain inputs such as available third-party appraisals and forecast net operating income for the hotel properties in order to estimate the expected cash flows. If an equity method investment is impaired, a loss is recorded for the difference between the fair value and the carrying value of the investment.

Income Taxes

Host Inc. has elected to be treated as a REIT under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and, as such, is not subject to federal income tax, provided that it distributes all of its taxable income annually to its stockholders and complies with certain other requirements. In addition to paying federal and state income tax on any retained income, one of our subsidiary REITs is subject to a tax on “built-in-gains” on sales of certain assets. As a partnership for federal income tax purposes, Host L.P. is not subject to federal income tax. Host L.P. is however, subject to state, local and foreign income and franchise tax in certain jurisdictions. In addition, each of the Host L.P. taxable REIT subsidiaries is taxable as a regular C corporation and is subject to federal, state and foreign income tax. The consolidated income tax provision or benefit includes the income tax provision or benefit related to the operations of the taxable REIT subsidiaries, state income and franchise taxes incurred by Host Inc. and Host L.P. and foreign income taxes incurred by Host L.P. as well as each of their respective subsidiaries.

Under the partnership agreement, Host L.P. is generally required to reimburse Host Inc. for any tax payments it is required to make. Accordingly, the tax information included herein represents disclosures regarding Host Inc. and its subsidiaries. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the

 

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year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period when the new rate is enacted. However, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized based on consideration of available evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future projected taxable income and tax planning strategies.

Deferred Charges

Financing costs related to long-term debt are deferred and amortized over the remaining life of the debt using the effective interest method.

Foreign Currency Translation

As of December 31, 2010, our foreign operations consist of one property located in Brazil, two properties located in Chile, four properties located in Canada, one property located in Mexico, and one property located in the United Kingdom, as well as an investment in a joint venture in Europe and an investment in a joint venture in Asia. The operations of these properties and our investments are maintained in their functional currency, which is generally the local currency, and are translated to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rates for the period. The assets and liabilities of the properties and the investments are translated to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. The resulting translation adjustments are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the functional currency for each entity using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at period end exchange rates. The resulting exchange differences on translation are recorded in gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, except when deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income as qualifying net investment hedges.

Derivative Instruments

We are subject to market exposures in several aspects of our business and may, from time to time, enter into derivative instruments in order to hedge the effect of these market exposures on our operations. Potential market exposures for which we may use derivative instruments to hedge include: (i) changes in the fair value of our international investments due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, (ii) changes in the fair value of our fixed-rate debt due to changes in the underlying interest rates, and (iii) variability in interest cash flows due to changes in the underlying interest rate for our floating-rate debt. Prior to entering into the derivative contract, we evaluate whether the transaction will qualify for hedge accounting and continue to evaluate hedge effectiveness through the life of the contract. Derivative contracts that meet the requirements for hedge accounting are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, with offsetting changes recorded to net income (loss) or accumulated other comprehensive income, based on the applicable hedge accounting guidance. We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees.

Other Comprehensive Income

The components of total accumulated other comprehensive income in the balance sheets are as follows (in millions):

 

     2010      2009  

Gain on forward currency contracts

   $ 7       $ 2   

Foreign currency translation

     18         10   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive income

   $ 25       $ 12   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Revenues

Our results of operations reflect revenues and expenses of our hotels. Revenues are recognized when the services are provided. Additionally, we collect sales, use, occupancy and similar taxes at our hotels which we present on a net basis (excluded from revenues) on our statements of operations.

Host Inc. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Host Inc. common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of shares of Host Inc. common stock outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, other non-controlling interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interests to common OP units and convertible debt securities. No effect is shown for any securities that are anti-dilutive.

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
     (in millions, except per share
amounts)
 

Net income (loss)

   $ (132   $ (258   $ 414   

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     2        6        (19

Dividends on preferred stock

     (4     (9     (9

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock (1)

     (4     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) available to common stockholders

     (138     (261     386   

Assuming deduction of gain recognized for the repurchase of 2004 Debentures (2)

     —          (2     (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) available to common stockholders

   $ (138   $ (263   $ 378   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     656.1        586.3        521.6   

Assuming weighted average shares for the repurchased 2004 Debentures

     —          .9        5.4   

Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan, less shares assumed purchased at market price

     —          —          .4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (3)

     656.1        587.2        527.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

   $ (.21   $ (.45   $ .74   

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

   $ (.21   $ (.45   $ .72   

 

(1) Represents the original issuance costs associated with the Class E preferred stock, which were redeemed during 2010.
(2)

During 2009 and 2008, we repurchased $75 million and $100 million face amount, respectively, of our $500 million 3 1/4% exchange able senior debentures (the “2004 Debentures”) with a carrying value of $72 million and $96 million for approximately $69 million and $82 million, respectively. We are required to determine the dilutive effect of the repurchased 2004 Debentures separately from the 2004 Debentures outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008. The 2004 Debentures repurchased during 2009 and 2008 are treated as having been converted to Host Inc. common stock equivalents at the start of the period. Accordingly, the 2009 and 2008 adjustments to net income related to the repurchased 2004 Debentures include a $3 million and $14 million gain, respectively, net of interest expense on the repurchased debentures.

(3) There are 53 million potentially dilutive shares for our exchangeable senior debentures and shares granted under comprehensive stock plans which were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as of December 31, 2010 because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period. See Note 4 – “Debt” for the terms and conditions of our exchangeable senior debentures and Note 8 – “Employee Stock Plans” for the terms and conditions of our comprehensive stock plans.

Host L.P. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unit

Basic earnings per common unit is computed by dividing net income available to common unitholders by the weighted average number of common units outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common unit is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common unitholders as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the

 

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weighted average number of common units outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include units distributed to Host Inc. to support Host Inc. common shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, other non-controlling interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interests to common OP units and convertible debt securities. No effect is shown for any securities that are anti-dilutive.

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
     (in millions, except per unit
amounts)
 

Net income (loss)

   $ (132   $ (258   $ 414   

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     —          1        (3

Distributions on preferred OP units

     (4     (9     (9

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred OP units(1)

     (4     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) available to common unitholders

     (140     (266     402   

Assuming deduction of gain recognized for the repurchase of 2004 Debentures(2)

     —          (2     (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) available to common unitholders

   $ (140   $ (268   $ 394   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted average units outstanding

     653.0        598.3        541.8   

Assuming weighted average units for the repurchased 2004 Debentures

     —          .9        5.4   

Assuming distribution of units to Host Inc. for Host Inc. common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan, less shares assumed purchased at market price

     —          —          .4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average units outstanding(3)

     653.0        599.2        547.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per unit

   $ (.21   $ (.44   $ .74   

Diluted earnings (loss) per unit

   $ (.21   $ (.45   $ .72   

 

(1) Represents the original issuance costs associated with the Class E preferred OP units, which were redeemed during 2010.
(2)

During 2009 and 2008, we repurchased $75 million and $100 million face amount, respectively, of our $500 million 3 1/4% exchange able senior debentures (the “2004 Debentures”) with a carrying value of $72 million and $96 million for approximately $69 million and $82 million, respectively. We are required to determine the dilutive effect of the repurchased 2004 Debentures separately from the 2004 Debentures outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008. The 2004 Debentures repurchased during 2009 and 2008 are treated as having been converted to common unit equivalents at the start of the period. Accordingly, the 2009 and 2008 adjustments to net income related to the repurchased 2004 Debentures include a $3 million and $14 million gain, respectively, net of interest expense on the repurchased debentures.

(3) There are 51 million potentially dilutive units for our exchangeable senior debentures and for units distributable to Host Inc. for Host Inc. shares granted under comprehensive stock plans which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit as of December 31, 2010 because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period. See Note 4 – “Debt” for the terms and conditions of our Exchangeable Senior Debentures and Note 8 – “Employee Stock Plans” for the terms and conditions of Host Inc.’s comprehensive stock plans.

Accounting for Share-Based Payments

At December 31, 2010, Host Inc. maintained two stock-based employee compensation plans. Additionally, in connection with Host Inc.’s conversion to a REIT, Host L.P. assumed the employee obligations of Host Inc. Therefore, upon the issuance of Host’s common stock under the compensation plans, Host L.P. will issue to Host Inc. common OP units of an equivalent value. Accordingly, these liabilities and related disclosures are included in the consolidated financial statements for Host Inc. and Host L.P., respectively. See Note 8 – “Employee Stock Plans.”

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. We are exposed to credit risk with respect to cash held at various financial institutions, access to our credit facility, and amounts due or payable under our derivative contracts. At December 31, 2010, our

 

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exposure risk related to our derivative contracts totaled $18 million and the counterparties are investment grade financial institutions. Our credit risk exposure with regard to our cash and the $542 million available under our credit facility is spread among a diversified group of investment grade financial institutions.

Business Combinations

We recognize identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, non-controlling interests and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination at their fair values at the acquisition date based on the exit price (i.e. the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date). Furthermore, acquisition-related costs, such as due diligence, legal and accounting fees, are not capitalized or applied in determining the fair value of the acquired assets. Classification of a lease does not change if it is part of a business combination. Capital lease obligations that are assumed as a part of the acquisition of a leasehold interest are fair valued and included as debt on the accompanying balance sheet and we will record the corresponding right-to-use assets. In certain situations, a deferred tax liability is created due to the difference between the fair value and the tax basis of the asset at the acquisition date, which also may result in a goodwill asset being recorded. The goodwill that is recorded as a result of this difference is not subject to amortization.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

2. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following as of December 31:

 

     2010     2009  
     (in millions)  

Land and land improvements

   $ 1,669      $ 1,574   

Buildings and leasehold improvements

     12,080        11,502   

Furniture and equipment

     1,895        1,794   

Construction in progress

     168        104   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,812        14,974   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (5,298     (4,743
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 10,514      $ 10,231   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The aggregate cost of real estate for federal income tax purposes is approximately $9,957 million at December 31, 2010. During 2009, we recorded non-cash impairment charges totaling $97 million, of which $20 million is included in depreciation and amortization and the remaining $77 million has been reclassified to discontinued operations. See Note 13 – “Fair Value Measurements.”

 

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3. Investments in Affiliates

We own investments in voting interest entities which we do not consolidate and, accordingly, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The debt of these affiliates is non-recourse to, and not guaranteed by us. Investments in affiliates consists of the following:

 

     As of December 31, 2010
     Ownership
Interests
    Our
Investment
    Debt     

Assets

     (in millions)

Asia Pacific Hospitality Venture Pte. Ltd.

     25.0   $ (1   $ —         None

HHR Euro CV

     32.1     135        945       Eleven hotels located in Europe

Tiburon Golf Ventures, L.P.

     49.0     14        —         36-hole golf club
    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total

     $ 148      $ 945      
    

 

 

   

 

 

    
     As of December 31, 2009
     Ownership
Interests
    Our
Investment
    Debt     

Assets

     (in millions)

Asia Pacific Hospitality Venture Pte. Ltd.

     25.0   $ —        $ —         None

HHR Euro CV

     32.1     137        1,032       Eleven hotels located in Europe

HHR TRS CV

     9.8     1        5       Lease agreements for certain hotels owned by HHR Euro CV

Tiburon Golf Ventures, L.P.

     49.0     15        —         36-hole golf club
    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total

     $ 153      $ 1,037      
    

 

 

   

 

 

    

European Joint Venture

We are a partner in HHR Euro CV, a joint venture that owns 11 hotels in Europe (the “European joint venture”). We serve as the general partner and have a 32.1% ownership interest therein (including our limited and general partner interests). The initial term of the European joint venture is ten years, subject to two one-year extensions with partner approval. During 2010, the partners of the European joint venture amended and restated their partnership agreement. The amendments were (i) to extend the commitment period during which the European joint venture may make additional equity investments from May 2010 to May 2013, (ii) to reflect an internal restructuring of one of our joint venture partners, and (iii) to reflect changes as a result of the acquisition of the equity interests of subsidiaries previously owned by a separate TRS joint venture with the same partners, which subsidiaries currently lease, as tenant, five of the hotels owned by the European joint venture. After the partnership agreement was amended, the separate TRS joint venture was dissolved. Due to the ownership structure and the non-Host limited partners’ unilateral rights to cause the dissolution and liquidation of the European joint venture at any time, it is not consolidated in our financial statements. As general partner, we earn a management fee based on the amount of equity commitments and equity investments. In 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recorded approximately $5 million, $6 million and $6 million of management fees, respectively.

During 2010, the European joint venture completed an agreement with the lender holding mortgages totaling €70.5 million on three hotels located in Brussels, under which the lender waived breaches of any financial covenants. Additionally, during 2010, the European joint venture negotiated an agreement with the lenders of mortgage loans totaling €342 million due in 2013 that had breached financial covenants. The lenders have agreed to amend these financial covenants for two years in exchange for a deposit of approximately €10 million in an escrow to fund debt service or capital expenditures and commitments to fund planned incremental capital expenditures. These loans are secured by six hotels located in Spain, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom. These mortgage loans are non-recourse to us and a default under these loans does not trigger a default under any of our debt.

During 2010, we entered into a €20 million ($26 million) foreign currency forward purchase contract. We will sell the Euro amount and receive the U.S. dollar amount on the forward purchase date of October 1, 2014. We have entered into four foreign currency forward purchase contracts totaling €80 million (approximately $114 million) to

 

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hedge a portion of the foreign currency exposure resulting from the eventual repatriation of our net investment in the European joint venture. These derivatives are considered a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, and, in accordance with GAAP, are marked-to-market with changes in fair value recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income within the stockholders’ equity portion of our balance sheet. See Note 13 – “Fair Value Measurements” for further discussion of our derivatives and hedging instruments.

Our unconsolidated investees assess impairment of real estate properties based on whether estimated undiscounted future cash flows from each individual property are less than book value. If a property is impaired, a loss is recorded for the difference between the fair value and net book value of the hotel. We also review our investments for other-than-temporary impairment based on the occurrence of any events that would indicate that the carrying amount of the investment exceeds its fair value on an other-than-temporary basis. During 2009, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge totaling $34 million in equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates based on the difference between the estimated fair value of our investment and its carrying value. See Note 13 – “Fair Value Measurements.”

Asian Joint Venture

We are a partner in a joint venture, structured as a Singapore Corporation, that will explore investment opportunities in various markets throughout Asia, including China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia (the “Asian joint venture”). We own a 25% interest in the Asian joint venture, which has an initial term of seven years. Due to the ownership structure of the Asian joint venture and our partner’s rights to cause the dissolution and liquidation thereof, it is not consolidated in our financial statements. As of December 31, 2010, the Asian joint venture owned no hotels, but had reached an agreement with Accor and InterGlobe to develop seven properties totaling approximately 1,750 rooms in three major cities in India; Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi (the “India joint venture”). The Asian joint venture will invest approximately $50 million to acquire approximately 36% of the interest in the India joint venture. The properties will be managed by Accor under the Pullman, Novotel, and ibis brands. Development of the properties is underway and the ibis hotel in Bangalore is expected to open in 2011.

CBM Joint Venture L.P.

CBM Joint Venture Limited Partnership (“CBM JV”) owns 115 Courtyard by Marriott hotels, which are operated by Marriott International pursuant to long-term management agreements. On September 11, 2009, we sold our remaining 3.6% limited partnership interest in CBM JV for approximately $13 million and recorded the gain on property transaction of $5 million, net of taxes. As a result of this transaction, we no longer have any ownership interest in CBM JV.

Other Investments

We own a 49% limited partner interest in Tiburon Golf Ventures, L.P., which owns the golf club surrounding The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort.

Combined Financial Information of Unconsolidated Investees

Combined summarized balance sheet information as of December 31 for our affiliates follows:

 

     2010      2009  
     (in millions)  

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,354       $ 1,461   

Other assets

     132         175   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,486       $ 1,636   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt

   $ 945       $ 1,037   

Other liabilities

     142         212   

Equity

     399         387   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 1,486       $ 1,636   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Combined summarized operating results for our affiliates for the years ended December 31 follows:

 

     2010     2009     2008  
     (in millions)  

Total revenues

   $ 291      $ 360      $ 986   

Operating expenses

      

Expenses

     (214     (274     (769

Depreciation and amortization

     (23     (119     (121
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit (loss)

     54        (33     96   

Interest income

     —          3        10   

Interest expense

     (44     (53     (118
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 10      $ (83   $ (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

4. Debt

Debt consists of the following (in millions):

 

     December  31,
2010
     December  31,
2009
 

Series K senior notes, with a rate of 71/8% due November 2013

   $ 250       $ 725   

Series M senior notes, with a rate of 7% due August 2012

     —           344   

Series O senior notes, with a rate of 63/8% due March 2015

     650         650   

Series Q senior notes, with a rate of 63/4% due June 2016

     800         800   

Series S senior notes, with a rate of 67/8% due November 2014

     498         498   

Series T senior notes, with a rate of 9% due May 2017

     388         387   

Series U senior notes, with a rate of 6% due November 2020

     500         —     

2004 Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 3 1/4% due April 2024

     325         323   

2007 Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 2 5/8% due April 2027

     502         484   

2009 Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 2 1/2% due October 2029

     329         316   

Senior notes, with rate of 10.0% due May 2012

     7         7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total senior notes

     4,249         4,534   

Credit facility

     58         —     

Mortgage debt (non-recourse) secured by $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion of real estate assets, with an average interest rate of 4.7% and 5.1% at December 31, 2010 and 2009, maturing through December 2023(1)

     1,025         1,217   

Other

     145         86   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

   $ 5,477       $ 5,837   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The assets securing mortgage debt represents the book value of real estate assets, net of accumulated depreciation. These amounts do not represent the current fair value of the assets.

In addition to the transactions described below, during 2011, we completed several significant debt transactions, including debt issuances, assumptions, refinancing, and repayments. See Note 21– “Subsequent Events” for a description of the significant 2011 transactions.

Senior Notes

General. Under the terms of our senior notes indenture, which includes our Exchangeable Senior Debentures, our senior notes are equal in right of payment with all of our unsubordinated indebtedness and senior to all of our subordinated obligations. The face amount of our senior notes as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $4.4 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively. The senior notes balance as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 includes discounts of approximately $109 million and $145 million, respectively. The notes under our senior notes indenture are guaranteed by certain of our existing subsidiaries and are secured by pledges of equity interests in many of our subsidiaries. The guarantees and pledges ratably benefit the notes under our senior notes indenture, as well as our

 

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credit facility, certain other senior debt, and interest rate swap agreements and other hedging agreements, if any, with lenders that are parties to the credit facility. We pay interest on each series of our senior notes semi-annually in arrears at the respective annual rates indicated on the table above.

Under the terms of the senior notes indenture, our ability to incur indebtedness and pay dividends is subject to restrictions and the satisfaction of various conditions. As of December 31, 2010, we are in compliance with all of these covenants.

We completed the following senior notes transactions during 2010 and 2009:

 

   

on October 25, 2010, we issued $500 million of 6% Series U senior notes due November 1, 2020 and received proceeds of approximately $492 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses. Interest on the Series U senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1, beginning on February 1, 2011. The Series U senior notes were exchanged for Series V senior notes in February 2011. The terms are substantially identical in all aspects, except that the new series are registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are, therefore, freely transferable by the holders;

 

   

in November and August 2010, we redeemed a total of $475 million of the then outstanding $725 million, 7 1/8% Series K senior notes that are due in November 2013. A portion of the proceeds from the Series U senior notes issuance was used for the redemption of $250 million of these notes in November 2010. As a result of the redemptions, we recorded a $12 million loss on debt extinguishment, which is included in interest expense;

 

   

the initial put date for our 3 1/4% senior debentures (“2004 Debentures”) was April 15, 2010. At that time, the holders had the right to require us to purchase the 2004 Debentures at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount outstanding, plus accrued interest. None of the 2004 Debentures were validly tendered pursuant to the put option. Therefore, the $325 million aggregate principal amount of the 2004 Debentures remains outstanding. We currently may redeem for cash all, or a portion, of the 2004 Debentures upon a 30 day notice to the holders. If, at any time, we elect to redeem the 2004 Debentures and the exchange value exceeds the cash redemption price, we would expect the holders to elect to redeem the 2004 Debentures for Host Inc. stock rather than for cash equal to the redemption price. The next put option date for holders of the 2004 Debentures is April 15, 2014;

 

   

on January 20, 2010, we redeemed the remaining $346 million outstanding of our 7% Series M senior notes that were due in August 2012. As a result of the repurchase, we recorded an $8 million loss on debt extinguishments, which is included in interest expense;

 

   

on December 22, 2009, we issued $400 million of 2 1/2% Exchangeable Senior Debentures and received proceeds of $391 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses (the “2009 Debentures”). The proceeds, along with available cash, were used to redeem the remaining $346 million of the 7% Series M senior notes (described above) and to repay the $124 million mortgage on the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in the first quarter of 2010. We separately account for the debt and equity portion of the debentures to reflect the fair value of the liability component based on our non-convertible borrowing cost at the issuance date. Accordingly, we recorded the liability component of the debentures at a fair value of $316 million, which is based on an effective interest rate of 6.9% on December 16, 2009. We will amortize the resulting discount over the expected life of the debentures. See “Exchangeable Debentures” below;

 

   

during 2009, we repurchased approximately $74 million face amount of the 2 5/8% Exchangeable Senior Debentures (the “2007 Debentures”), with a carrying value of $68 million, for $66 million and recorded a gain of approximately $2 million on the transactions. We have $526 million face amount of the 2007 Debentures outstanding;

 

   

on May 11, 2009, Host L.P. issued $400 million of 9% Series T senior notes maturing May 15, 2017 and received proceeds of approximately $380 million, net of discounts and underwriting fees and expenses. Interest on the Series T notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15, beginning July 15, 2009. A portion of the proceeds was used to repay the $200 million outstanding on the revolver

 

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portion of our credit facility and the outstanding $135 million mortgage debt on the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa; and

 

   

in the first quarter of 2009, we repurchased $75 million face amount of the 2004 Debentures, with a carrying value of $72 million, for approximately $69 million and recorded a gain on the repurchase of approximately $3 million. We have $325 million face amount of the 2004 Debentures outstanding.

The gains on the repurchased debentures are recorded in interest expense in the consolidated financial statements. We evaluated the fair value of the debt repurchased based on the fair value of the cash flows at the date of the repurchase discounted at risk adjusted rates. Based on this calculation, the fair value of the debt repurchased was generally greater than the conversion price; therefore, substantially all of the repurchase price was allocated to the debt portion of the debentures.

Exchangeable Debentures

As of December 31, 2010, we have three issuances of exchangeable senior debentures outstanding: $400 million of 2  1/2% debentures that were issued on December 22, 2009, $526 million of 2 5/8% debentures that were issued on March 23, 2007 and $325 million of 3 1/4% debentures that were issued on March 16, 2004, collectively, the “Debentures.” The Debentures are equal in right of payment with all of our other senior notes. Holders have the right to require us to purchase the Debentures at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount outstanding plus accrued interest (the “put option”) on certain dates subsequent to their respective issuances. Holders of the Debentures also have the right to exchange the Debentures prior to maturity under certain conditions, including at any time at which the closing price of Host Inc.’s common stock is more than 120% (for the 2004 Debentures) or 130% (for the 2007 and 2009 Debentures) of the exchange price per share for at least 20 of 30 consecutive trading days during certain periods or any time up to two days prior to the date on which the Debentures have been called for redemption. We can redeem for cash all, or a portion, of any of the Debentures at any time subsequent to each of their respective redemption dates at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. If, at any time, we elect to redeem the Debentures and the exchange value exceeds the cash redemption price, we would expect the holders to elect to exchange the Debentures at the respective exchange value rather than receive the cash redemption price. The exchange value is equal to the applicable exchange rate multiplied by the price of Host Inc.’s common stock. Upon exchange, the 2004 Debentures would be exchanged for Host Inc.’s common stock, the 2007 Debentures would be exchanged for a combination of cash (for the principal balance of the debentures) and Host Inc.’s common stock (for the remainder of the exchange value) and the 2009 Debentures would be exchanged for Host Inc.’s common stock, cash or a combination thereof, at our option. Based on Host Inc.’s stock price at December 31, 2010, the 2004 Debentures’ and 2009 Debentures’ if-converted value would exceed the outstanding principal amount by $54 million and $108 million, respectively. As of February 18, 2011, none of the Debentures were exchangeable by holders.

The following chart details our outstanding Debentures as of December 31, 2010:

 

     Maturity
date
     Next put
option
date
     Redemption
date
     Outstanding
principal
amount
     Current exchange
rate for each
$1,000 of principal
     Current
equivalent
exchange price
    

Exchangeable

share

equivalents

                          (in millions)      (in shares)             (in shares)

2009 Debentures

     10/15/2029         10/15/2015         10/20/2015       $ 400         71.0101       $ 14.08       28.4 million

2007 Debentures

     4/15/2027         4/15/2012         4/20/2012         526         32.0239         31.23       16.8 million

2004 Debentures

     4/15/2024         4/15/2014         4/19/2009         325         65.3258         15.31       21.2 million
           

 

 

          

Total

            $ 1,251            
           

 

 

          

We separately account for the liability and equity components of our Debentures to reflect the fair value of the liability component based on our non-convertible borrowing cost at the issuance date. Accordingly, for the Debentures, we record the liability components thereof at fair value as of the date of issuance and amortize the resulting discount as an increase to interest expense over the expected life of the debt; however, there is no effect on our cash interest payments. We measured the fair value of the debt components of the 2009 Debentures, 2007 Debentures and 2004 Debentures at issuance based on effective interest rates of 6.9%, 6.5% and 6.8%, respectively. As a result, we attributed $247 million of the proceeds received to the conversion feature of the Debentures. This

 

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amount represents the excess proceeds received over the fair value of the debt at the date of issuance and is included in Host Inc.’s additional paid-in capital and Host L.P.’s capital on the consolidated balance sheets. The following chart details the initial allocations between the debt and equity components of the Debentures, net of the original issue discount, based on the effective interest rate at the time of issuance, as well as the debt balances at December 31, 2010:

 

     Initial Face
Amount
     Initial
Liability
Value
     Initial Equity
Value
     Face Amount
Outstanding at
12/31/2010
     Debt Carrying
Value at
12/31/2010
     Unamortized
Discount at
12/31/2010
 
     (in millions)  

2009 Debentures

   $ 400       $ 316       $ 82       $ 400       $ 329       $ 71   

2007 Debentures

     600         502         89         526         502         24   

2004 Debentures

     500         413         76         325         325         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,500       $ 1,231       $ 247       $ 1,251       $ 1,156       $ 95   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense recorded for the Debentures for the periods presented consists of the following (in millions):

 

     2010      2009      2008  

Contractual interest expense (cash)

   $ 34       $ 26       $ 32   

Non-cash interest expense due to discount amortization

     32         27         30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   $ 66       $ 53         62   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Authorization for Senior Notes and Exchangeable Senior Debentures Repurchase

In February 2010, Host Inc.’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $400 million of senior notes, exchangeable senior debentures, mortgage debt and preferred stock. Host Inc. may purchase senior notes and exchangeable debentures through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers or, in some cases, through the early redemption of such securities pursuant to their terms. Repurchases of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. Any refinancing or retirement before the maturity date would affect earnings as a result of the payment of any applicable call premiums and the acceleration of previously deferred financing costs.

In February 2011, Host Inc.’s Board of Directors authorized repurchases up to $500 million of senior notes, exchangeable debentures and mortgage debt (other than in accordance with its terms) and terminated the previous authorization. Separately, the Board of Directors authorized redemptions and repurchases of all or a portion of $325 million principal amount of our 2004 Debentures. Any redemption of the 2004 Debentures will not reduce the $500 million of Board authority noted above to repurchase other debt securities.

Credit Facility

On May 25, 2007, we entered into a second amended and restated bank credit facility with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, Citicorp North America Inc., Société Générale and Calyon New York Branch, as Co-Documentation Agents and certain other agents and lenders. The credit facility provides aggregate revolving loan commitments in the amount of $600 million. During any period in which our leverage ratio equals or exceeds 7.0x, new borrowings are limited to such amount as does not cause the aggregate outstanding principal amount under the credit facility to exceed $300 million. The credit facility also includes subcommitments for (i) the issuance of letters of credit in an aggregate amount of $10 million, and (ii) loans in certain foreign currencies in an aggregate amount of $300 million, (A) $150 million of which may be loaned to certain of our Canadian subsidiaries in Canadian Dollars, and (B) $300 million of which may be loaned to us in Pounds Sterling and Euros. The credit facility has an initial scheduled maturity of September 2011. We have an option to extend the maturity for an additional year if certain conditions are met as of September 2011. These conditions include the payment of a fee to the lenders, no default or event of default exists and the maintenance of a leverage ratio below 6.75x. Subject to certain conditions, we also have the option to increase the amount of the facility by up to $190 million to the extent that any one or more lenders, whether or not currently party to the credit facility, commits to be a lender for such amount.

 

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On July 20, 2010, we drew £37 million ($56 million) from our credit facility in order to fund the cash portion of the acquisition of Le Méridien Piccadilly in London. Based on our leverage at December 31, 2010, we have $542 million of remaining available capacity under our credit facility.

Collateral and Guarantees. The obligations under the credit facility are guaranteed by certain of our existing subsidiaries and are currently secured by pledges of equity interests in many of our subsidiaries. The pledges are permitted to be released in the event that certain conditions are satisfied, including the requirement that our leverage ratio falls below 6.0x for two consecutive fiscal quarters. As a result of having satisfied such conditions, currently we are not required to pledge our equity interests in any newly acquired or formed subsidiary, and at our election, we may obtain a release of all existing pledges for so long as our leverage ratio continues to be below 6.0x. The guarantees and pledges ratably benefit our credit facility, as well as the notes outstanding under our senior notes indenture and interest rate swap agreements and other hedging agreements with lenders that are parties to the credit facility.

Prepayments. The loans under the credit facility are required to be prepaid, subject to certain exceptions, with excess proceeds from certain asset sales. Voluntary prepayments of the loans under the credit facility are permitted in whole or in part without premium or penalty.

Financial Covenants. The credit facility contains covenants concerning allowable leverage, fixed charge coverage and unsecured interest coverage. The financial covenants for the credit facility do not apply when there are no borrowings under the credit facility. As of December 31, 2010, we are in compliance with the covenants under our credit facility.

Interest and Fees. We pay interest on revolver borrowings under the credit facility at floating rates plus a margin that is set with reference to our leverage ratio. In the case of LIBOR-based borrowings in U.S. Dollars, as well as Euros and Pounds Sterling denominated borrowings, the rate of interest ranges from 65 basis points to 150 basis points over LIBOR. We also have the option to pay interest based on the higher of the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 50 basis points and the Prime Lending Rate, plus, in both cases, the applicable spread ranging from 0 to 50 basis points. Based on our leverage ratio at December 31, 2010 of 5.0x, we can borrow at a rate of LIBOR plus 90 basis points or Prime plus 0 basis points. To the extent that amounts under the credit facility remain unused, we pay a quarterly commitment fee on the unused portion of the loan commitment of 10 to 15 basis points, depending on our average revolver usage during the applicable period.

Mortgage Debt

All of our mortgage debt is recourse solely to specific assets, except for environmental liabilities, fraud, misapplication of funds and other customary recourse provisions. As of December 31, 2010, we have 11 assets that are secured by mortgage debt, with an average interest rate of 4.7% that mature between 2011 and 2023. As of December 31, 2010, we are in compliance with the covenants under all of our mortgage debt obligations.

 

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We had the following mortgage debt issuances and repayments since January 2009. Interest for our mortgage debt is payable on a monthly basis:

 

Transaction Date

         

Property

   Rate     Maturity
Date
     Amount  
                              (in millions)  

Issuances/Assumptions

             

September

     2010       W New York, Union Square(1)      6.39     10/11/2011       $ 119   

July

     2010       Le Méridien Piccadilly(2)      1.91     1/20/2012         51   

March

     2009       JW Marriott, Washington, D.C.(3)      7.50     4/2/2013         120   

Repayments/Defeasance

             

December

     2010      

Partial repayment of Orlando World Center mortgage (4)

     3.76     12/30/2010         54   

December

     2010       JW Marriott, Desert Springs      9.8     12/11/2022         71   

October

     2010       W New York, Union Square(1)      6.39     10/11/2011         119   

February

     2010       Atlanta Marriott Marquis      7.4     2/11/2023         124   

September

     2009       Westin Kierland Resort & Spa      5.08     9/1/2009         135   

July

     2009       San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina      8.45     7/1/2009         173   

March

     2009       The Westin Indianapolis      9.21     3/11/2022         34   

 

(1) The amount shown reflects our recorded book value of the mortgage debt on the date of acquisition and defeasance, respectively. The face principal of the mortgage debt assumed was $115 million. We defeased this loan on October 19, 2010, which released us from obligations under the mortgage.
(2) This floating mortgage is based on LIBOR plus 118 basis points. The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2010. We have the right to extend the maturity for a one year period subject to certain conditions.
(3) The JW Marriott, Washington, D.C. mortgage debt has a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 600 basis points, with a LIBOR floor of 1.5%. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2010. Additionally, we have the right to extend the maturity for an additional one-year period, subject to certain conditions. In addition, as required by the loan agreement, we entered into an interest rate cap agreement which caps the LIBOR rate at 3% through the life of the loan.
(4) On December 17, 2010, we entered into an amendment under the $300 million mortgage loan secured by the Orlando World Center Marriott. As a result of the amendment, we repaid $54 million of the outstanding principal on December 30, 2010 and extended the maturity of the loan to July 1, 2013. We implemented a fixed annual interest rate of 4.75% on the remaining $246 million outstanding.

Interest Rate Derivative Instruments

We have entered into several derivatives in order to manage our exposures to risks associated with changes in interest rates. None of our derivatives have been entered into for trading purposes. See Note 13 – “Fair Value Measurements.”

Aggregate Debt Maturities

Aggregate debt maturities at December 31, 2010 are as follows (in millions):

 

2011(1)

   $ 192   

2012(2)

     588   

2013

     609   

2014

     1,292   

2015

     1,062   

Thereafter

     1,769   
  

 

 

 
     5,512   

Unamortized (discounts) premiums, net

     (95

Capital lease obligations

     60   
  

 

 

 
   $ 5,477   
  

 

 

 

 

(1) The debt maturing in 2011 includes $58 million outstanding on our credit facility, for which we have the option to extend the maturity for an additional year, subject to the satisfaction of certain financial covenants.
(2) In January 2011, we extended the maturity of the $50 million Le Méridien Piccadilly mortgage to January 20, 2012 and, therefore, have included it in the 2012 maturities. The mortgage loan can be extended for an additional one-year period, subject to the satisfaction of certain financial covenants.

 

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Interest

The following are included in interest expense for the years ended December 31, (in millions):

 

     2010 (1)     2009 (2)     2008  

Interest expense

   $ 384      $ 379      $ 375   

Amortization of debt premiums/discounts, net (3)

     (34     (31     (33

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     (12     (12     (12

Non-cash gains/(losses) on debt extinguishments

     (1     2        14   

Change in accrued interest

     10        (11     (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest paid (4)

   $ 347      $ 327      $ 340   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Interest expense and interest paid for 2010 includes cash prepayment premiums of approximately $20 million. No significant prepayment premiums were paid in 2009 or 2008.
(2) Interest expense and interest paid for 2009 is net of $7 million received in connection with the 2007 defeasance of $514 million in collateralized mortgage-backed securities.
(3) Primarily represents the amortization of the debt discount, which is non-cash interest expense, on our Debentures established at the date of issuance. See “–Exchangeable Debentures”.
(4) Does not include capitalized interest of $3 million, $5 million and $10 million during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Amortization of property and equipment under capital leases totaled $1 million, $1 million and $2 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and is included in depreciation and amortization on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

5. Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P.

In addition to the transactions described below, during 2011, we completed a Sales Agency Financing Agreement. See Note 21– “Subsequent Events” for a description of this transaction.

Equity of Host Inc.

Host Inc. has authorized 1,050 million shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, of which 675.6 million and 646.3 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Fifty million shares of no par value preferred stock are authorized; none of those shares were outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 4.0 million were outstanding at December 31, 2009.

Capital of Host L.P.

As of December 31, 2010, Host Inc. is the owner of approximately 98.4% of Host L.P.’s common OP units. The remaining 1.6% of common OP units are held by various third party limited partners. Each OP unit may be redeemed for cash or, at the election of Host Inc., Host Inc. common stock, based on the conversion ratio of 1.021494 shares of Host Inc. common stock for each OP unit.

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, Host L.P. has 671.8 million and 644.4 million common OP units outstanding, respectively, of which Host Inc. held 661.4 million and 632.7 million, respectively. In addition, no preferred OP units were outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 4.0 million were outstanding at December 31, 2009.

In exchange for any shares issued by Host Inc., Host L.P. will issue OP units based on the applicable conversion ratio. Additionally, funds used by Host Inc. to pay dividends on its common stock are provided through distributions from Host L.P.

Issuances of Common Stock

On August 19, 2010, Host Inc. entered into a Sales Agency Financing Agreement with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, through which Host Inc. may issue and sell, from time to time, shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $400 million. The sales will be made in “at the market” offerings under Securities

 

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and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules, including sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange. BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC is acting as sales agent. Host Inc. issued approximately 18.8 million shares of common stock through this new program at an average price of $15.96 per share for net proceeds of $297 million. Host Inc. may continue to sell shares of common stock under its new program from time to time based on market conditions, although they are not under an obligation to sell any shares. Host Inc. has approximately $100 million remaining under the program.

On August 19, 2009, Host Inc. entered into a Sales Agency Financing Agreement with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, through which Host Inc. may issue and sell, from time to time, shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $400 million. During 2010 and 2009, Host Inc. issued approximately 8 million and 28 million shares, respectively of common stock through this program at an average price of approximately $13.58 per share and $10.37 per share, respectively, for net proceeds of approximately $109 million and $287 million, respectively.

On April 29, 2009, Host Inc. issued 75.75 million of common stock at $6.60 per share and received net proceeds of approximately $480 million, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and transaction expenses.

Dividends/Distributions

Host Inc. is required to distribute at least 90% of its annual taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to its stockholders in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, including taxable income recognized for federal income tax purposes but with regard to which we do not receive cash. Funds used by Host Inc. to pay dividends on its common stock are provided through distributions from Host L.P. Host Inc.’s policy in 2010 was to pay a dividend of $.01 per quarter with respect to its common stock, without regard to the existence of taxable income. The amount of any future dividends will be determined by Host Inc.’s Board of Directors.

On September 14, 2009, Host Inc. announced that its Board of Directors authorized a special dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock of Host Inc., which was paid on December 18, 2009 to holders of record as of November 6, 2009. The dividend was paid with cash or with shares of common stock, at the election of the stockholder. In order to comply with Host Inc.’s remaining REIT taxable income distribution requirements for the year ended December 31, 2009, Host Inc.’s Board of Directors determined that the cash component of the dividend (other than cash paid in lieu of fractional shares) would not exceed 10% in the aggregate. As a result, Host Inc. issued 13.4 million shares of Host Inc. common stock valued at $140 million on December 18, 2009, and paid cash in the amount of approximately $16 million, for a total dividend of $156 million. Pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Host L.P., as amended (the “Partnership Agreement”), common OP unitholders received the cash distribution of 10% of the $0.25 per share dividend paid by Host Inc. to its common stockholders, or $0.025 per OP unit, but did not receive an equivalent per unit distribution for the 90% of the dividend paid with Host Inc. common stock. Therefore, subsequent to the issuance of shares of common stock to stockholders of Host Inc., the conversion factor used to convert OP units into shares of Host Inc. common stock was adjusted from 1.0 to 1.021494.

All common and preferred cash and stock dividends that were taxable to our stockholders in 2010 and 2009 were considered 100% ordinary income. None of such dividends were considered qualified dividends subject to a reduced tax rate. The table below presents the amount of common and preferred dividends declared per share and common and preferred distributions per unit as follows:

 

     2010      2009      2008  

Common stock

   $ .04       $ .25       $ .65   

Class E preferred stock 87/8%

     .555         2.22         2.22   

Common OP units

     .041         .025         .65   

Class E preferred OP units 87/8%

     .555         2.22         2.22   

Preferred Stock Redemption

On June 18, 2010, Host Inc. redeemed 4,034,300 shares of its 8 7/8% Class E cumulative redeemable preferred stock at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued dividends. The original issuance costs for the Class E

 

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preferred stock are treated as a deemed dividend in Host Inc.’s consolidated statement of operations and have been reflected as a deduction to net income available to common stockholders for the purpose of calculating Host Inc.’s basic and diluted earnings per share. Similarly, the issuance costs have been treated as a deemed distribution in Host L.P.’s consolidated statement of operations and have been reflected as a reduction to Host L.P.’s earnings per diluted unit. As a result of the redemption, no classes of preferred stock are outstanding.

6. Income Taxes

Host Inc. elected to be taxed as a REIT effective January 1, 1999, pursuant to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In general, a corporation that elects REIT status and meets certain tax law requirements regarding the distribution of its taxable income to its stockholders as prescribed by applicable tax laws and complies with certain other requirements (relating primarily to the composition of its assets and the sources of its revenues) is generally not subject to federal and state income taxation on its operating income that is distributed to its stockholders. As a partnership for federal income tax purposes, Host L.P. is not subject to federal income tax. It is, however, subject to state, local and foreign income and franchise tax in certain jurisdictions. In addition to paying federal and state income taxes on any retained income, one of our subsidiary REITs is subject to taxes on “built-in-gains” that result from sales of certain assets. Additionally, each of our taxable REIT subsidiaries is taxable as a regular C corporation, subject to federal, state and foreign income tax. The consolidated income tax provision or benefit includes the income tax provision or benefit related to the operations of the taxable REIT subsidiaries, state income taxes incurred by Host Inc. and Host L.P. and foreign income taxes incurred by Host L.P., as well as each of their respective subsidiaries.

Where required, deferred income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the financial reporting bases of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and for operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryovers based on enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. However, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized based on consideration of available evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future projected taxable income and tax planning strategies.

Total deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in millions):

 

     2010     2009  

Deferred tax assets

   $ 161      $ 108   

Less: Valuation allowance

     (44     (37
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

     117        71   

Deferred tax liabilities

     (40     (16
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 77      $ 55   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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We have recorded a 100% valuation allowance of approximately $38 million against the net deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss and asset tax credit carryovers as of December 31, 2010 with respect to our hotel in Mexico. There is a $1 million valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss and capital loss carryovers as of December 31, 2010 with respect to our hotels in Canada. Finally, there is a $5 million valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss carryovers as of December 31, 2010 with respect to certain of our U.S. taxable REIT subsidiaries that act as lessee pursuant to the HPT leases. We expect that the remaining net operating loss and alternative minimum tax credit carryovers for U.S. federal income tax purposes to be realized. The net increase in the valuation allowance for the year ending December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was approximately $7 million and $9 million, respectively. The primary components of our net deferred tax asset were as follows (in millions):

 

     2010     2009  

Accrued related party interest

   $ 11      $ 7   

Net operating loss and capital loss carryovers

     71        51   

Alternative minimum tax credits

     4        4   

Property and equipment

     (4     (3

Investments in domestic and foreign affiliates

     (2     (11

Prepaid revenue

     55        46   

Purchase accounting items

     (14     (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

     121        92   

Less: Valuation allowance

     (44     (37
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 77      $ 55   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At December 31, 2010, we have aggregate gross domestic and foreign net operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryovers of approximately $200 million. We have deferred tax assets related to these loss and tax credit carryovers of approximately $71 million, with a valuation allowance of approximately $44 million. Our net operating loss carryovers expire through 2030, and our foreign capital loss carryovers have no expiration period. Our domestic alternative minimum tax credits have no expiration period and our foreign asset tax credits expire through 2017.

Our U.S. and foreign income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes was as follows (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

U.S. income (loss)

   $ (170   $ (208   $ 381   

Foreign income (loss)

     11        (28     (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (159   $ (236   $ 379   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The (benefit) provision for income taxes for continuing operations consists of (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Current — Federal

   $ —        $ (7   $ —     

— State

     1        2        2   

— Foreign

     4        4        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     5        (1     5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred — Federal

     (31     (33     (11

— State

     (6     (7     2   

— Foreign

     1        2        1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (36     (38     (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax benefit – continuing operations

   $ (31   $ (39   $ (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The total benefit for income taxes, including the amounts associated with discontinued operations, was ($32) million, ($40) million and ($3) million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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The differences between the income tax (benefit) provision calculated at the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% and the actual income tax (benefit) provision recorded each year for continuing operations are as follows (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Statutory federal income tax provision (benefit) – continuing operations

   $ (56   $ (83   $ 133   

Adjustment for nontaxable (income) loss of Host Inc. – continuing operations

     25        43        (144

State income tax provision, net

     (5     (3     2   

Uncertain tax positions provision (benefit)

     —          (7     2   

Foreign income tax provision

     5        11        4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax benefit – continuing operations

   $ (31   $ (39   $ (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received, was $4 million, $5 million and $7 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

GAAP prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in a tax return. We must determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Once it is determined that a position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement in order to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. This accounting standard applies to all tax positions related to income taxes. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):

 

     2010      2009  

Balance at January 1

   $ 5       $ 13   

Reductions due to expiration of certain statutes of limitation

     —           (7

Other increases (decreases)

     —           (1
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31

   $ 5       $ 5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

All of such amount, if recognized, would impact our reconciliation between the income tax provision (benefit) calculated at the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% and the actual income tax provision (benefit) recorded each year. In 2009, we recognized an income tax benefit of $7 million, related to the reduction of previously accrued income taxes after an evaluation of the exposure items and the expiration of the related statutes of limitation. No such amount was recognized in 2010.

It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will not change within 12 months of the reporting date. As of December 31, 2010, the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions generally include 2007-2010.

We recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recognized approximately $0.1 million of interest expense related to the unrecognized tax benefits. We had approximately $0.6 million and $0.5 million of interest accrued at December 31, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

7. Leases

Taxable REIT Subsidiaries Leases

We lease substantially all of our hotels to a wholly owned subsidiary that qualifies as a taxable REIT subsidiary due to federal income tax restrictions on a REIT’s ability to derive revenue directly from the operation and management of a hotel.

 

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Hospitality Properties Trust Relationship

We own a leasehold interest in 53 Courtyard by Marriott properties, which properties were sold to Hospitality Properties Trust (“HPT”) and leased back to us in 1995 and 1996. In conjunction with our conversion to a REIT, we entered into subleases for these 53 properties, as well as 18 Residence Inn by Marriott properties, with a third party. In late June 2010, HPT sent notices of default because the subtenants failed to meet net worth covenants, which would have triggered an event of default by us under the leases between us and HPT. As a result, we terminated the subleases effective July 6, 2010 and we resumed acting as owner under the management agreements. Effective upon termination of the subleases, we recorded the operations of the hotels as opposed to rental income for the remaining portion of 2010. As a result, we recorded $123 million of hotel revenues for the 71 properties, as well as $44 million of rental income earned prior to the termination of the subleases in 2010, which are included in other revenues on the consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, we recorded $96 million of hotel expenses related to the 71 properties, as well as $84 million of rental expense due to HPT in 2010, which are included in other property-level expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The property revenues and rental income recorded, less the hotel expenses and rental expenses, resulted in a loss of approximately $13 million and $1 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively, and a gain of $4 million in 2008.

The subtenants remain obligated to us for outstanding rent payment obligations to the extent that operating cash generated by the hotels is less than rent that would have been paid under the terminated subleases, although they have not funded the obligation since the termination of the subleases. At the expiration of that master lease, HPT is obligated to pay us deferred proceeds related to the initial sale of the 53 Courtyard properties of approximately $51 million, subject to damages arising out of an event of default, if any, under the master lease, plus additional amounts held in a tenant collection account. We terminated the master lease on the 18 Residence Inn properties in accordance with its terms effective December 31, 2010, at which time HPT paid us $17.2 million of deferred proceeds related to the initial sale of the 18 Residence Inn properties and additional amounts held in the tenants collection account. On November 23, 2010, we gave notice that we will not extend the term of the master lease on the 53 Courtyard by Marriott properties, which will result in termination and expiration of the lease on those properties effective December 31, 2012.

Ground Leases

As of December 31, 2010, all or a portion of 36 of our hotels, including Le Méridien Piccadilly discussed below, are subject to ground leases, generally with multiple renewal options, all of which are accounted for as operating leases. For lease agreements with scheduled rent increases, we recognize the lease expense ratably over the term of the lease. Certain of these leases contain provisions for the payment of contingent rentals based on a percentage of sales in excess of stipulated amounts. Additionally, the rental payments under one lease are based on real estate tax assessments.

Le Méridien Piccadilly

On July 22, 2010, we acquired a leasehold interest in Le Méridien Piccadilly in London (see Note 11 — “Acquisitions”). In conjunction with the acquisition, we assumed the existing lease agreement for the use of the property, which includes both the land and the building and includes minimum payments and contingent payments based on the operation of the hotel. Upon acquisition, we calculated the fair value of the lease based on its expected lease payments discounted at a risk adjusted rate of 10% and allocated the value to its land and building components. The portion of the lease allocated to the land is considered an operating lease and we expense the associated lease payments to ground rent over the life of the lease. The portion of the lease allocated to the building is considered a capital lease, as it extends beyond the useful life of the asset. Therefore, we recorded a capital lease asset and obligation of £38 million ($58 million) based on the fair value of the expected lease payments over the life of the lease. We amortize the capital lease asset over the expected useful life of the asset, or 40 years. Amortization of the capital lease asset is included in depreciation and amortization. We amortize the capital lease obligation using the effective interest method and an implicit rate based on the minimum lease payments. Contingent payments based on the operations of the hotel that exceed the minimum payments will be expensed as incurred.

 

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Other Lease Information

We also have leases on facilities used in our former restaurant business, some of which we subsequently subleased. These leases and subleases contain one or more renewal options, generally for five or ten-year periods. The restaurant leases are accounted for as operating leases. Our lease activities also include leases entered into by our hotels for various types of equipment, such as computer equipment, vehicles and telephone systems. Equipment leases are accounted for as either operating or capital leases depending on the characteristics of the particular lease arrangement. Equipment leases that are characterized as capital leases are classified as furniture and equipment and are depreciated over the life of the lease. The amortization charge applicable to capitalized leases is included in depreciation expense.

General

The following table presents the future minimum annual rental commitments required under non-cancelable leases for which we are the lessee as of December 31, 2010. Minimum payments for the operating leases have not been reduced by aggregate minimum sublease rentals from restaurants of approximately $6 million payable to us under non-cancelable subleases.

 

     Capital
Leases
    Operating
Leases
 
     (in millions)  

2011

   $ 3      $ 109   

2012

     3        104   

2013

     2        34   

2014

     2        32   

2015

     2        31   

Thereafter

     147        1,022   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

     159      $ 1,332   
    

 

 

 

Less: amount representing interest

     (32  
  

 

 

   

Present value of minimum lease payments

   $ 127     
  

 

 

   

We remain contingently liable on certain leases relating to our former restaurant business. Such contingent liabilities aggregated $18 million as of December 31, 2010. However, management considers the likelihood of any material funding related to these leases to be remote.

Rent expense is included in other property-level expenses line item and consists of (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Minimum rentals on operating leases

   $ 128      $ 122      $ 121   

Additional rentals based on sales

     19        23        39   

Rental payments based on real estate tax assessments

     21        19        —     

Less: sublease rentals

     (44     (83     (90
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 124      $ 81      $ 70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

8. Employee Stock Plans

In connection with Host Inc.’s conversion to a REIT, Host L.P. assumed the employee obligations of Host Inc. Upon the issuance of Host Inc.’s common stock under either of the two stock-based compensation plans described below, Host L.P. will issue to Host Inc. common OP units of an equivalent value. Accordingly, these liabilities and related disclosures are included in both Host Inc.’s and Host L.P.’s consolidated financial statements.

Host Inc. maintains two stock-based compensation plans, the Comprehensive Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2009 Comprehensive Plan”), whereby Host Inc. may award to participating employees (i) restricted shares of Host Inc.’s common stock, (ii) options to purchase our common stock and (iii) deferred shares of our common stock

 

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and the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). At December 31, 2010, there were approximately 19.2 million shares of Host Inc.’s common stock reserved and available for issuance under the 2009 Comprehensive Plan.

We recognize costs resulting from share-based payment transactions in our financial statements over their vesting periods. We classify share-based payment awards granted in exchange for employee services as either equity awards or liability awards. The classification of restricted stock awards as either an equity award or a liability award is based upon cash settlement options. Equity awards are measured based on the fair value on the date of grant. Liability classified awards are re-measured to fair value each reporting period. The value of all restricted stock awards, less estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award—the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). No compensation cost is recognized for awards for which employees do not render the requisite service. The senior executive restricted stock awards have been classified as liability awards, primarily due to settlement features that allow the recipient to have a percentage of the restricted stock awards withheld to meet tax requirements in excess of the statutory minimum withholding. Other stock awards have been classified as equity awards as these awards do not have this optional tax withholding feature.

On May 14, 2009, our stockholders approved the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. The 2009 Comprehensive Plan currently has 25.5 million shares authorized, which includes incremental shares approved on May 7, 2010 to reflect our 2009 stock dividend, that can be issued for stock-based compensation to employees and directors. Shares described below that were granted after May 14, 2009 were issued under this plan. We granted 5.0 million restricted shares to senior executives that vest in 2010 and 2011 and 1.0 million stock options under this plan. We also granted 0.2 million restricted shares to other employees at a per share price of $10.40.

Prior to the adoption of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, we granted 2.4 million restricted shares and 0.4 million stock options to senior executives that had a requisite service period through December 31, 2009. These shares were granted under our previous 1997 Comprehensive Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (the “1997 Comprehensive Plan”) which is not in effect as of December 31, 2009. We also granted 0.2 million restricted shares to upper middle management during 2009 through the 1997 Comprehensive Plan.

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recorded compensation expense of approximately $39.6 million, $20.5 million and $2.8 million, respectively. Shares granted in 2010, 2009 and 2008 totaled 0.4 million, 9.0 million and 0.3 million, respectively, while 2.6 million, 2.2 million and 0.3 million vested during those years. Approximately 4.3 million shares are unvested as of December 31, 2010 with a weighted average fair value of $10.30 per share.

Senior Executive Restricted Stock

During 2009, Host Inc. granted shares to senior executives that vest through year end 2011 in three annual installments (the “2009 – 2011 Plan”). Vesting for these shares is determined based on (1) personal performance based on the achievement of specific management business objectives and (2) market performance based on the achievement of total shareholder return on a relative basis. These awards are considered liability awards; therefore we recognize compensation expense over the requisite period based on the fair value of the award at the balance sheet date. The fair value of the personal performance awards are based on management’s estimate of shares that will vest during the requisite service period at the balance sheet market rate. The fair value of the awards that vest based on market performance is estimated using a simulation or Monte Carlo method. For the purpose of the simulation at year end 2010, we assumed a volatility of 82.9%, which is calculated based on the volatility of our stock price over the last three years, a risk-free interest rate of 1.02%, which reflects the yield on a 3-year Treasury bond, and stock betas of 1.062 and 1.377 compared to the Lodging composite index and the REIT composite index, respectively, based on three years of historical price data. The number of shares issued is adjusted for forfeitures.

Under the 2009-2011 Plan, we granted a total of 7.5 million shares (0.3 million in 2010 and 7.2 million in 2009). The grants in 2010 primarily relate to new hires or promotions. Of the 7.5 million shares granted, vesting for approximately 48% of the shares is based on the satisfaction of personal performance goals set by each executive, approximately 26% is based on the achievement of total shareholder return on a relative basis compared to the NAREIT index and approximately 26% is based on the achievement of total shareholder return in comparison to eight other lodging companies. Shares that vest based on market conditions that are not earned in any given year are

 

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still outstanding and may be earned based on our cumulative relative market performance for the period from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011.

During the first quarter of 2006, Host Inc. granted shares to senior executives that vested through year end 2008 in three annual installments (the “2006 – 2008 Plan”). The plan concluded as of December 31, 2008 and all shares were either vested or forfeited. Vesting for these shares was determined both on continued employment and market performance based on the achievement of total shareholder return on an absolute and relative basis. Approximately 110,000 of the shares remaining under the plan vested as of December 31, 2008 and were issued on February 5, 2009.

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recorded compensation expense of approximately $36 million, $19 million and $2 million respectively, related to the restricted stock awards to senior executives. Based on the valuation criteria above, the total unrecognized compensation cost that relates to nonvested restricted stock awards at December 31, 2010 was approximately $32 million, which, if earned, will be recognized over the weighted average of one year. The following table is a summary of the status of our senior executive plans for the three years ended December 31, 2010. The fair values for the awards below are based on the fair value at the respective transaction dates, as the awards are classified as liability awards.

 

     2010      2009      2008  
     Shares
(in millions)
    Fair Value
(per share)
     Shares
(in millions)
    Fair Value
(per share)
     Shares
(in millions)
    Fair Value
(per share)
 
              

Balance, at beginning of year

     5.6      $ 7         0.1      $ 7         1.5      $ 7   

Granted

     0.2        17         7.2        9         0.2        18   

Vested(1)

     (1.9     18         (1.6     11         (0.3     10   

Forfeited/expired

     (0.2     11         (0.1     7         (1.3     —     
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Balance, at end of year

     3.7        11         5.6        7         0.1        7   
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Issued in calendar year(1)

     0.8        11         0.1        7         0.1        15   
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

(1) Shares that vest at December 31 of each year are issued to the employees in the first quarter of the following year, although the requisite service period is complete. Accordingly, the 0.8 million shares issued in 2010 include shares vested at December 31, 2009, after adjusting for shares withheld to meet employee tax requirements. The shares withheld for employee tax requirements were valued at $6.9 million, $0.6 million and $1.6 million, for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Employee Stock Options

As part of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, Host Inc. granted .1 million and 1.4 million stock options during 2010 and 2009, respectively. The options expire ten years after the grant date. Vesting for these shares is based on continuing employment. The fair value of the stock options was estimated on the date of grant based on a simulation/Monte Carlo method. For the options granted in 2010 and 2009, we assumed a volatility between 49% and 62%, which is measured over a historical period based on the life of the options, generally five to six years. We also assumed a risk free interest rate which ranged from 2.0% to 3.1% and an average dividend yield of 5%.

On December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, approximately 518,000 and 464,000 of the options vested and we recorded approximately $1.8 million and $0.8 million in compensation expense for these options in 2010 and 2009, respectively. No other options were granted between December 2002 and December 2008. The following table summarizes the stock option grants during the year:

 

Date

   Shares
(in millions)
     Weighted
Average
Option Price
     Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
     Unrecognized
Compensation
Expense

(in millions)
 

2/4/2010

     .1       $ 11.39       $ 4.81       $ .1   

5/14/2009

     .9         8.19         3.21         2.9   

2/5/2009

     .5         5.08         1.73         —     
  

 

 

          

 

 

 
     1.5         7.32         2.80       $ 3.0   
  

 

 

          

 

 

 

 

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The following table is a summary of the status of Host Inc.’s stock option plans that have been approved by Host Inc.’s stockholders. Host Inc. does not have stock option plans that have not been approved by its stockholders.

 

     2010      2009      2008  
     Shares
(in millions)
    Weighted
Average

Exercise
Price
     Shares
(in millions)
    Weighted
Average

Exercise
Price
     Shares
(in millions)
    Weighted
Average

Exercise
Price
 

Balance, at beginning of year

     1.5      $ 7         .2      $ 8         .4      $ 7   

Granted

     .1        11         1.4        7         —          —     

Exercised

     (.2     5         (.1     8         (.2     7   

Forfeited/expired

     —          —           —          —           —          —     
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Balance, at end of year

     1.4        8         1.5        7         .2        8   
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Options exercisable at year-end

     .9        7         .5        5         .2        8   
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

The following table summarized the information about stock options at December 31, 2010.

 

     Options Outstanding      Options Exercisable  

Range of Exercise Prices

   Shares
(in millions)
     Weighted
Average

Remaining
Life
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Shares
(in millions)
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 

$4 – 6

     .3         8       $ 5.08         .3       $ 5.08   

7 – 9

     1.0         8         8.01         .5         7.99   

10-12

     .1         9         11.02         .1         10.88   
  

 

 

          

 

 

    

Total

     1.4         8         7.50         .9         7.14   
  

 

 

          

 

 

    

Other Stock Plans

In addition to the stock plans described above, we maintain an upper-middle management plan, an employee stock purchase plan and, in 2009, granted broad-based stock awards to all employees. These awards are all time-based equity awards that vest within three years of the grant date and are expensed based on the grant date fair value. During 2010, 2009 and 2008 we granted 120,000 shares, 331,000 shares and 51,000 shares, respectively, under these programs and recorded expenses of $2.2 million, $1.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

9. Profit Sharing and Postemployment Benefit Plans

We contribute to defined contribution plans for the benefit of employees meeting certain eligibility requirements and electing participation in the plans. The discretionary amount to be matched by us is determined annually by Host Inc.’s Board of Directors. Our recorded liability for this obligation is not material. Payments for these items were not material for the three years ended December 31, 2010.

10. Discontinued Operations

We disposed of one hotel in 2011, two hotels in 2010 (one of which was classified as held-for-sale as of December 31, 2009), six hotels in 2009 and two hotels in 2008. The 2009 dispositions include one hotel for which our ground lease expired in 2009 and, in connection therewith, the hotel reverted back to the ground lessor in 2010. The operations for these hotels are included in discontinued operations. The following table summarizes the revenues, income before taxes, and the gain on dispositions, net of tax, of the hotels which have been reclassified to discontinued operations, which includes assets held for sale and the results of sold hotels prior to their disposition for the periods presented (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Revenues

   $ 14      $ 81      $ 186   

Income before taxes

     (3     (88     10   

Gain (loss) on disposals, net of tax

     (2     26        24   

 

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Net income (loss) attributable to Host Inc. is allocated between continuing and discontinued operations as follows for the years ended December 31, (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (126   $ (192   $ 364   

Discontinued operations, net of tax

     (4     (60     31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   $ (130   $ (252   $ 395   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Host L.P. is allocated between continuing and discontinued operations as follows for the years ended December 31, (in millions):

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (128   $ (196   $ 379   

Discontinued operations, net of tax

     (4     (61     32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

   $ (132   $ (257   $ 411   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

11. Acquisitions

In addition to the transactions described below, during 2011, we have completed the acquisition of ten properties. We have included the fair value and the pro forma results of operations of these properties in the tables below. See Note 21– “Subsequent Events” for a description of these transactions.

We record the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and non-controlling interests at fair value as of the acquisition date. Furthermore, acquisition-related costs, such as broker fees, transfer taxes, due diligence costs and legal and accounting fees, are expensed in the period incurred and are not capitalized or applied in determining the fair value of the acquired assets. We acquired four hotel assets during 2010 and recorded $8 million of acquisition-related expenses. The acquisitions are consistent with our strategy of acquiring luxury and upper upscale hotels in major urban markets. We recorded the purchase price of the acquired assets and liabilities at the estimated fair value on the date of purchase. For 2010, our property acquisitions were as follows:

 

   

on September 30, 2010, we acquired the 245-room JW Marriott, Rio de Janeiro for approximately R$80 million ($47 million);

 

   

on September 2, 2010, we formed a joint venture with a subsidiary of Istithmar World to purchase the 270-room W New York, Union Square. We have a 90% interest and serve as the managing member of the joint venture and, therefore, consolidate the entity. The joint venture purchased the hotel for $188 million, which, in addition to cash consideration, includes the assumption of $115 million of mortgage debt, with a fair value of $119 million, and other liabilities valued at $8.5 million. The fair value of the debt was determined using the present value of future cash flows. Additionally, in conjunction with the acquisition, the joint venture purchased restricted cash and FF&E reserve funds at the hotel of $11 million;

 

   

on August 11, 2010, we acquired the 424-room Westin Chicago River North for approximately $165 million; and

 

   

on July 22, 2010, we acquired the leasehold interest in the 266-room Le Méridien Piccadilly in London, England for £64 million ($98 million), including cash consideration of approximately £31 million ($47 million) and the assumption of a £33 million ($51 million) mortgage which approximates fair value. As part of the purchase of the leasehold interest, we acquired restricted cash at the hotel of £4 million ($6 million). In connection with the acquisition, we assumed a capital lease obligation which we valued at £38 million ($58 million). The capital lease obligation is included in debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and increased the book value of the leasehold interest purchased (See Note 7 – “Leases”). We also recorded a deferred tax liability of £19 million ($30 million) and a deferred tax asset of £

 

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11 million ($17 million) and goodwill of £8 million ($13 million) related to the difference in the hotel valuation measured at fair value on the acquisition date and the tax basis of the asset. We drew £37 million ($56 million) from our credit facility to fund the cash portion of the acquisition.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in our 2010 and 2011 acquisitions (in millions):

 

Property and equipment

   $  1,721   

Goodwill

     13   

Deferred tax asset

     17   

Restricted cash, FF&E reserve and other assets

     43   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,794   
  

 

 

 

Mortgage debt

     (254

Capital lease obligation

     (58

Deferred tax liability

     (30

Other liabilities

     (19
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 1,433   
  

 

 

 

Our summarized unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations, assuming the 2010 and 2011 acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2009, are as follows (in millions, except per share and per unit amounts):

 

     Year-to-date ended  
     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Revenues

   $ 4,778      $ 4,484   

Loss from continuing operations

     (119     (192

Net loss

     (123     (253

Host Inc.:

    

Net loss available to common shareholders

     (129     (256

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

    

Continuing operations

   $ (.19   $ (.33

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.11
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic loss per common share

   $ (.20   $ (.44
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

    

Continuing operations

   $ (.19   $ (.33

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.11
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted loss per common share

   $ (.20   $ (.44
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Host L.P.:

    

Net loss available to common unitholders

     (130     (261

Basic earnings (loss) per common unit:

    

Continuing operations

   $ (.20   $ (.34

Discontinued operations

     —          (.10
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic loss per common unit

   $ (.20   $ (.44
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common unit:

    

Continuing operations

   $ (.20   $ (.34

Discontinued operations

     —          (.10
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted loss per common unit

   $ (.20   $ (.44
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

For 2010, we have included $56.5 million of revenues and $3.1 million of net income in our consolidated statements of operations related to the operations of our hotels acquired.

 

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12. Notes Receivable

On April 13, 2010, we acquired, at a discount, the two most junior tranches of a €427 million ($581 million) mortgage loan that is secured by six hotels located in Europe with a face value of €64 million ($87 million). Interest payments for the tranches are based on the 90-day EURIBOR rate plus 303 basis points, or approximately 3.8%, and the loan is performing. We record interest income on the loan based on the implicit interest rate required to accrete the book value of the receivable to an amount equal to the expected cash receipts for both the principal and interest through maturity. For 2010, we recorded interest income of €1.2 million ($1.6 million). The borrower exercised its first of two, one-year extension options in October 2010. The execution of the second one-year extension is subject to debt service coverage requirements.

13. Fair Value Measurements

Overview

Our recurring fair value measurements consist of the valuation of our derivative instruments, which may or may not be designated as accounting hedges. No transactions requiring non-recurring fair value measurements occurred in 2010 other than those associated with our acquisitions discussed in Note 11 – “Acquisitions.” Non-recurring fair value measurements during 2009 consisted of the impairment of four of our hotel properties and an other-than-temporary impairment of our investment in the European joint venture.

In evaluating the fair value of both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, GAAP outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and a reporting entity’s own assumptions about market data (unobservable inputs). The requirements are intended to increase the consistency and comparability of fair value measurements and the related disclosures. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability at the measurement date in an orderly transaction (an exit price). Assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy. The three levels are as follows:

Level 1 — Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date. An active market is defined as a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing on an ongoing basis.

Level 2 — Inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active (markets with few transactions), inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data correlation or other means.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions about the pricing of an asset or liability when observable inputs are not available.

The following table details the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as non-recurring fair value measurements that we completed during 2009 (there were none in 2010) due to the impairment of non-financial assets (in millions):

 

            Fair Value at Measurement Date Using  
     Balance at
December 31,
2010
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis:

           

Interest rate swap derivatives(1)

   $ 10.6       $ —         $ 10.6       $ —     

Forward currency purchase contracts(1)(2)

     6.9         —           6.9         —     

 

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           Fair Value at Measurement Date Using  
     Balance at
December 31,
2009
    Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis:

         

Interest rate swap derivatives(1)

   $ (1.0   $ —         $ (1.0   $ —     

Forward currency purchase contracts(1)

     1.7        —           1.7        —     

Fair Value Measurements on a Non- recurring Basis:

         

Impaired hotel properties held and used(2)

     78        —           73        5   

Impaired hotel properties sold(2)

     —          —           35        —     

European joint venture investment(2)

     138        —           —          125   

 

(1) These derivative contracts have been designated as hedging instruments.
(2) The fair value measurements are as of the measurement date of the impairment and may not reflect the book value as of December 31, 2009.

Derivatives and Hedging

Interest rate swap derivatives. We have three interest rate swap agreements for an aggregate notional amount totaling $300 million related to The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa mortgage loan in the amount of $300 million. We entered into the derivative instruments to hedge changes in the fair value of the fixed-rate mortgage that occur as a result of changes in the 3-month LIBOR rate. As a result, we will pay a floating interest rate equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus a spread which ranges from 2.7% to 3.2%, as opposed to the fixed rate of 5.531%, on the notional amount of $300 million through March 1, 2014. During 2010 and 2009, the cash settlement received under the swap agreement decreased interest expense by $6 million and $1 million, respectively.

We have designated these derivatives as fair value hedges. The derivatives are valued based on the prevailing market yield curve on the date of measurement. We also evaluate counterparty credit risk in the calculation of the fair value of the swaps. As of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we recorded an asset of $10.6 million and a liability of $1 million, respectively, related to the fair value of the swaps. The changes in the fair value of the derivatives are largely offset by corresponding changes in the fair value of the underlying debt due to changes in the 3-month LIBOR rate, which is recorded as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt. Any difference between the change in the fair value of the swap and the change in the fair value in the underlying debt, which was not significant for the periods presented, is considered the ineffective portion of the hedging relationship and is recognized in net income/loss.

Foreign Currency Forward Purchase Contracts. We have four foreign currency forward purchase contracts totaling €80 million (approximately $114 million) to hedge a portion of the foreign currency exposure resulting from the eventual repatriation of our net investment in the European joint venture. Under these transactions, we will sell the Euro amount, and receive the U.S. Dollar amount on the forward purchase date. These derivatives are considered a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation and are marked-to-market with changes in fair value recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income within the equity portion of our balance sheet. The forward purchase contracts are valued based on the forward yield curve of the Euro to U.S. Dollar forward exchange rate on the date of measurement. We also evaluate counterparty credit risk in the calculation of the fair value of the swaps. The following table summarizes our four foreign currency purchase contracts (in millions):

 

Transaction

Date

   Transaction
Amount
in Euros
     Transaction
Amount
in Dollars
     Forward
Purchase
Date
              
            Fair Value as of
December 31,
    Change in
Fair Value
 
            2010      2009     2010      2009  

February 2008

   30       $ 43         August 2011       $ 2.8       $ (.1   $ 2.9       $ (1.8

February 2008

     15         22         February 2013         2.2         .7        1.5         (1.2

May 2008

     15         23         May 2014         2.9         1.1        1.8         (1.4

 

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July 2010

     20         26         October 2014         (1.0             (1.0       
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   80       $ 114          $ 6.9      $ 1.7       $ 5.2      $ (4.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impairment

Impairment of Hotel Properties. We evaluate our hotel portfolio for impairment when events or circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. During 2009, we identified several properties that may be sold prior to the end of their previously estimated useful lives or that had current or projected operating losses or other events or circumstances indicating a reduction in value or change in intended use. Properties exhibiting these characteristics were tested for impairment based on management’s estimate of expected future undiscounted cash flows from operations and sale during our expected remaining hold period. The fair value of these properties was determined based on either a discounted cash flow analysis or negotiated sales price. Based on these assessments, we recorded non-cash impairment charges totaling $97 million for 2009 of which $20 million is included in depreciation and amortization and the remaining $77 million in discontinued operations. There were no impairment charges recorded in 2010.

Other-than-temporary impairment of investment. During 2009, we determined that our investment in the European joint venture was impaired based on the reduction of distributable cash flows from the joint venture, which has been caused primarily by a decline in cash flows generated by the properties. We believe this impairment to be other-than-temporary because the time period over which the joint venture may be able to improve operations such that our investment would be fully recoverable is constrained by the remaining life of the joint venture. As a result, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge totaling $34 million in equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates based on the difference between our investment’s estimated fair value and its carrying value. As of December 31, 2010, we determined that our investment was not impaired.

Other Assets and Liabilities

Fair Value of Other Financial Assets and Liabilities. We did not elect the fair measurement option for any of our other financial assets or liabilities. Notes receivable and other financial assets are valued based on the expected future cash flows discounted at risk-adjusted rates and are adjusted to reflect the effects of foreign currency translation. Valuations for secured debt and our credit facility are determined based on the expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates. Senior notes and the Exchangeable Senior Debentures are valued based on quoted market prices. The fair values of financial instruments not included in this table are estimated to be equal to their carrying amounts. The fair value of certain financial assets and liabilities and other financial instruments are shown below:

 

     2010      2009  
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
 
     (in millions)  

Financial assets

           

Mortgage notes

   $ 55       $ 77       $ —         $ —     

Other notes receivable

     —           —           11         11   

Financial liabilities

           

Senior notes

     3,093         3,200         3,411         3,473   

Exchangeable Senior Debentures

     1,156         1,471         1,123         1,246   

Credit facility

     58         58         —           —     

Mortgage debt and other, net of capital leases

     1,110         1,107         1,302         1,269   

14. Relationship with Marriott International

We have entered into various agreements with Marriott, including the management of approximately 60% of our owned hotels, the management of 53 hotels leased from HPT and financing for joint ventures or partnerships, including our JW Marriott Hotel, Mexico City, Mexico and certain limited administrative services.

 

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In 2010, 2009 and 2008, we paid Marriott $111 million, $105 million and $178 million, respectively, in hotel management fees for our owned hotels and approximately $1 million in franchise fees for each of 2010, 2009 and 2008. Additionally, in 2010, we paid $7 million of management fees for the hotels leased from HPT subsequent to the cancellation of the sublease on July 6, 2010. Included in the management fees are amounts paid to The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC (Ritz-Carlton), Courtyard Management Corporation and Residence Inn Management Corporation.

We enter into negotiations with Marriott from time to time in order to secure mutually beneficial modifications to the terms of management agreements on an individual or portfolio-wide basis, most typically in connection with repositioning projects or substantial capital investments at our properties. We negotiated amendments to various management agreements with Marriott which became effective in 2006 and agreed, among other matters, to waive performance termination tests through the end of fiscal year 2009, which, based on the terms of agreement, were extended through fiscal year 2011, to modify certain extension tests which condition the manager’s ability to renew the management agreements, and to extend certain contracts for ten additional years. As part of this negotiation, Marriott agreed to make cash payments to us, over time, to reduce an existing cap on the costs and expenses related to chain services that are provided on a centralized basis, as well as to establish a cap on certain other costs, to provide us with an incentive to increase our capital expenditures at the hotels through 2008, to waive certain deferred management fees, and to modify the incentive management fee on certain contracts. We agreed to use a portion of Marriott’s cash payments for brand reinvestment projects at various hotels in our portfolio.

15. Hotel Management Agreements and Operating and License Agreements

Our hotels are subject to management agreements under which various operators, including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Swissôtel, Hilton, Four Seasons, Fairmont and Starwood, operate our hotels in exchange for the payment of a management fee. The agreements generally provide for both base and incentive management fees that are based on hotel sales and operating profit, respectively. As part of the management agreements, the manager furnishes the hotels with certain chain services which are generally provided on a central or regional basis to all hotels in the manager’s hotel system. Chain services include central training, advertising and promotion, national reservation systems, computerized payroll and accounting services, and such additional services as needed which may be more efficiently performed on a centralized basis. Costs and expenses incurred in providing such services are allocated among the hotels managed, owned or leased by the manager on a fair and equitable basis. In addition, our managers will generally have a guest rewards program which will be charged to all of the hotels that participate in the program.

We are obligated to provide the manager with sufficient funds, generally 5% of revenue generated at the hotel, to cover the cost of (a) certain non-routine repairs and maintenance to the hotels which are normally capitalized; and (b) replacements and renewals to the hotels’ furniture, fixtures and equipment. Under certain circumstances, we will be required to establish escrow accounts for such purposes under terms outlined in the agreements.

Marriott International

As of December 31, 2010, 66 of our hotels were subject to management agreements under which Marriott or one of their subsidiaries manages the hotels, generally for an initial term of 15 to 20 years with one or more renewal terms at the option of Marriott. Marriott typically receives a base fee of three percent of gross revenues and incentive management fees generally equal to 20% of operating profit after we have received a priority return. In addition, one of these hotels also is subject to a royalty agreement, which agreement provides an incentive royalty fee equal to one percent of net revenues. We have the option to terminate certain management agreements if specified performance or extension thresholds are not satisfied. A single agreement may be canceled under certain conditions, although such cancellation will not trigger the cancellation of any other agreement.

Additionally, while most of our management agreements are not terminable prior to their full term, we have negotiated rights with respect to 18 specified Marriott-branded hotels to terminate management agreements in connection with the sale of these hotels, subject to certain limitations, including the number of agreements that can be terminated per year, limitations measured by EBITDA, and limitations requiring that a significant part of such hotels maintain the Marriott brand affiliation. The described termination rights may be exercised without payment of a termination fee, except for one of the specified hotels wherein a termination fee is required if it does not maintain the Marriott brand affiliation.

 

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We have a franchise agreement with Marriott for one hotel. Pursuant to the franchise agreement, we pay a franchise fee based on a percentage of room sales and food and beverage sales, as well as certain other fees for advertising and reservations. Franchise fees for room sales are approximately six percent of sales, while fees for food and beverage sales are approximately three percent of sales. The franchise agreement has a term of 30 years.

Ritz-Carlton

As of December 31, 2010, we hold management agreements with Ritz-Carlton, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott, to manage eight of our hotels. These agreements have an initial term of 15 to 25 years with one or more renewal terms at the option of Ritz-Carlton. Base management fees vary from two to five percent of sales and incentive management fees, if any, are generally equal to 20% of available cash flow or operating profit, after we have received a priority return as defined in the agreements.

Starwood

As of December 31, 2010, 20 of our domestic hotels are subject to operating and license agreements with Starwood, under which Starwood operates the hotels, for an initial term of 20 years, with two renewal terms of 10 years each. Starwood receives compensation in the form of a base fee of 1% of annual gross operating revenues, and an incentive fee of 20% of annual gross operating profit, after we have received a priority return of 10.75% on our purchase price and other investments in the hotels.

The license agreements address matters relating to the subject brand, including rights to use service marks, logos, symbols and trademarks, such as those associated with Westin, Sheraton, W, Luxury Collection and St. Regis, as well as matters relating to compliance with certain standards and policies (including through other agreements in the case of certain hotels) and the provision of certain system program and centralized services. The license agreements have an initial term of 20 years each, with two renewal terms of 10 years each at the option of the licensor. Licensors receive compensation in the form of license fees of 5% of room sales and 2% of food and beverage sales.

We have termination rights relating to the operating agreements on 10 specified hotels upon the sale of those hotels. Such termination rights are active with respect to one of such hotels. With respect to nine of the 10 specified hotels, we have the right beginning in 2016 to sell 35% of such hotels (measured by EBITDA), not to exceed two hotels annually, free and clear of the existing operating agreement over a period of time without the payment of a termination fee. With respect to any termination of an operating agreement on sale, the proposed purchaser would need to meet the requirements for transfer under the applicable license agreement.

One of our international hotels is subject to an operating and license agreement with Starwood, under which Starwood operates the hotel for a term of 15 years. Starwood receives a combined base and license fee equal to three percents of total revenues.

Other Managers

As of December 31, 2010, we also hold management agreements with hotel management companies such as Hyatt, Hilton, Four Seasons and Fairmont for 17 of our hotels. These agreements generally provide for an initial term of 10 to 20 years, with renewal terms at the option of either party or, in some cases, the hotel management company of up to an additional one to 20 years. The agreements generally provide for payment of base management fees equal to one to four percent of sales. These agreements also provide for incentive management fees generally equal to 10 to 30 percent of available cash flow, operating profit, or net operating income, as defined in the agreements, after we have received a priority return.

16. Geographic and Business Segment Information

We consider each one of our hotels to be an operating segment, none of which meets the threshold for a reportable segment. We also allocate resources and assess operating performance based on individual hotels. All of our other real estate investment activities (primarily our office buildings) are immaterial and meet the aggregation criteria, and thus, we report one segment: hotel ownership. As of December 31, 2010, our foreign operations consist

 

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of four properties located in Canada, two properties located in Chile, one property located in Brazil, one property located in Mexico and one property located in the United Kingdom. There were no intersegment sales during the periods presented. The following table presents revenues and long-lived assets for each of the geographical areas in which we operate (in millions):

 

     2010      2009      2008  
     Revenues      Property
and
Equipment,
net
     Revenues      Property
and
Equipment,
net
     Revenues      Property
and
Equipment,
net
 

United States

   $ 4,244       $ 10,095       $ 3,997       $ 10,013       $ 4,930       $ 10,541   

Brazil

     8         48         —           —           —           —     

Canada

     109         131         96         135         119         123   

Chile

     29         56         25         53         32         45   

Mexico

     21         29         17         30         27         30   

United Kingdom

     17         155         —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,428       $ 10,514       $ 4,135       $ 10,231       $ 5,108       $ 10,739   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

17. Guarantees and Contingencies

We have certain guarantees which consist of commitments we have made to third parties for leases or debt that are not recognized in our consolidated financial statements due to various dispositions, spin-offs and contractual arrangements, but that we have agreed to pay in the event of certain circumstances including default by an unrelated party. We consider the likelihood of any material payments under these guarantees to be remote. The guarantees are listed below:

 

   

We remain contingently liable for rental payments on certain divested non-lodging properties. These primarily represent certain divested restaurants that were sold subject to our guarantee of the future rental payments. The aggregate amount of these future rental payments is approximately $18 million as of December 31, 2010.

 

   

In 1997, we owned Leisure Park Venture Limited Partnership, which owns and operates a senior living facility. We spun-off the partnership to Barceló Crestline Corporation, formerly Crestline Capital Corporation, in the REIT conversion, but we remain obligated under a guarantee of interest and principal with regard to $14.7 million of municipal bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority through their maturity in 2027. However, to the extent we are required to make any payments under the guarantee, we have been indemnified by Barceló Crestline Corporation, who, in turn, is indemnified by the current owner of the facility.

 

   

In connection with the sale of two hotels in January 2005, we remain contingently liable for the amounts due under the respective ground leases. The future minimum lease payments are approximately $13 million through the full term of the leases, including renewal options. We believe that any liability related to these ground leases is remote, and in each case, we have been indemnified by the purchaser of the hotel.

 

   

In connection with the Starwood acquisition, we have three properties with environmental liabilities, primarily asbestos in non-public areas of the properties, for which we have recorded the present value of the liability, or approximately $3 million. The amount is based on management’s estimate of the timing and future costs to remediate the liability. We will record the accretion expense over the period we intend to hold the hotel or until the item is remediated.

18. Legal Proceedings

On April 27, 2005, we initiated a lawsuit against Keystone-Texas Property Holding Corporation seeking a declaration that a provision of the ground lease for the property under the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter was valid and claiming that Keystone had breached that lease provision. On October 18, 2006, Keystone filed an

 

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amended counterclaim and later, a third party claim, alleging that we had tortiously interfered with Keystone’s attempted sale of the property and that we slandered Keystone’s title to the property.

On February 8, 2010, we received an adverse jury verdict in the 166th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas. The jury found that we tortiously interfered with the attempted sale by Keystone of the land under the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and awarded Keystone $34.3 million in damages plus statutory interest. In addition, the jury found that we slandered Keystone’s title to the property and awarded Keystone $39 million in damages plus statutory interest. Keystone will only be entitled to receive one of these damages awards. On February 12, 2010, the jury awarded Keystone $7.5 million in exemplary damages with respect to the second claim. The trial court, however, subsequently granted our motion to disregard the jury’s exemplary damages award. Based on the range of possible outcomes, we have accrued a potential litigation loss of approximately $47 million.

On June 3, 2010, the trial court entered its final judgment, reciting and incorporating the jury’s verdict and awarding Keystone damages for slander of title, interest and attorneys’ fees. On August 26, 2010, we filed our notice of appeal based, in part, on what we believe to be numerous erroneous rulings which adversely impacted the jury’s verdict. We intend to vigorously pursue these issues on appeal.

We are also involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of business regarding the operation of our hotels. To the extent not covered by insurance, these lawsuits generally fall into the following broad categories: disputes involving hotel-level contracts, employment litigation, compliance with laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and other general matters. Under our management agreements, our operators have broad latitude to resolve individual hotel-level claims for amounts generally less than $150,000. However, for matters exceeding such threshold, our operators may not settle claims without our consent. Based on our analysis of legal proceedings that we are currently involved with or aware of and our experience in resolving similar claims in the past, we have accrued, in addition to the accrual for Keystone noted above, approximately $6 million and estimate that, in the aggregate, our losses related to these proceedings could be as much as $8 million. We are not aware of any other matters with a reasonably possible negative outcome for which disclosure of a loss contingency is required. No assurances can be given as to the outcome of any pending legal proceedings.

19. Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Information for Host L.P.

A portion of our subsidiaries guarantee our senior notes. Among the subsidiaries not providing guarantees are those owning 25 of our full-service hotels, our taxable REIT subsidiaries and all of their respective subsidiaries, and HMH HPT RIBM LLC and HMH HPT CBM LLC, the lessees of the Residence Inn and Courtyard properties, respectively. The separate financial statements of each guaranteeing subsidiary (each, a “Guarantor Subsidiary”) are not presented because we have concluded that such financial statements are not material to investors. The guarantee of each Guarantor Subsidiary is full and unconditional and joint and several and each Guarantor Subsidiary is wholly owned by us.

The following condensed consolidating financial information sets forth the financial position as of December 31, 2010 and 2010 and results of operations and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ending December 31, 2010 of the parent, Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries:

 

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

(in millions)

December 31, 2010

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Property and equipment, net

   $ 675      $ 5,253       $ 4,586       $ —        $ 10,514   

Due from managers

     (22     1         66         —          45   

Investments in affiliates

     6,661        1,547         22         (8,082     148   

Rent receivable

     —          34         —           (34     —     

Deferred financing costs, net

     38        —           6         —          44   

Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

     67        30         55         —          152   

Other

     306        122         351         (426     353   

Restricted cash

     29        1         11         —          41   

Cash and cash equivalents

     749        29         335         —          1,113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 8,503      $ 7,017       $ 5,432       $ (8,542   $ 12,410   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt

   $ 1,883      $ 2,668       $ 1,178       $ (252   $ 5,477   

Rent payable

     —          —           34         (34     —     

Other liabilities

     127        168         290         (174     411   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,010        2,836         1,502         (460     5,888   

Limited partnership interests of third parties

     191        —           —           —          191   

Capital

     6,302        4,181         3,901         (8,082     6,302   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

     8,503        7,017         5,403         (8,542     12,381   

Non-controlling interests—consolidated partnerships

     —          —           29         —          29   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, limited partnership interest of third parties and capital

   $ 8,503      $ 7,017       $ 5,432       $ (8,542   $ 12,410   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Property and equipment, net

   $ 722      $ 5,210       $ 4,299       $ —        $ 10,231   

Assets held for sale

     —          8         —           —          8   

Due from managers

     (23     1         53         (2     29   

Investments in affiliates

     5,887        1,199         28         (6,961     153   

Rent receivable

     —          37         —           (37     —     

Deferred financing costs, net

     42        —           7         —          49   

Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

     40        32         52         —          124   

Other

     231        64         344         (375     264   

Restricted cash

     —          —           53         —          53   

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,340        34         268         —          1,642   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 8,239      $ 6,585       $ 5,104       $ (7,375   $ 12,553   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt

   $ 1,774      $ 3,004       $ 1,327       $ (268   $ 5,837   

Rent payable

     —          —           37         (37     —     

Other liabilities

     139        172         166         (109     368   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,913        3,176         1,530         (414     6,205   

Limited partnership interests of third parties

     139        —           —           —          139   

Capital

     6,187        3,409         3,552         (6,961     6,187   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

     8,239        6,585         5,082         (7,375     12,531   

Non-controlling interests—consolidated partnerships

     —          —           22         —          22   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, limited partnership interest of third parties and capital

   $ 8,239      $ 6,585       $ 5,104       $ (7,375   $ 12,553   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

(in millions)

Year ended December 31, 2010

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

REVENUES

   $ 126      $ 607      $ 4,423      $ (728   $ 4,428   

Hotel operating expenses

     —          —          (3,021     —          (3,021

Other property-level expenses

     (23     (138     (327     —          (488

Depreciation and amortization

     (56     (295     (240     —          (591

Corporate and other expenses

     (7     (54     (47     —          (108

Gain on insurance settlement

     —          —          3        —          3   

Rental expense

     —          —          (728     728        —     

Interest income

     8        5        11        (16     8   

Interest expense

     (108     (213     (79     16        (384

Net gains (losses) on property transactions and other

     (11     —          12        —          1   

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives

     (4     —          (2     —          (6

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates

     (49     59        3        (14     (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (124     (29     8        (14     (159

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

     (2     —          33        —          31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

     (126     (29     41        (14     (128

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (4     (2     (1     3        (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

     (130     (31     40        (11     (132

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

   $ (130   $ (31   $ 40      $ (11   $ (132
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Year ended December 31, 2009

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

REVENUES

   $ 124      $ 593      $ 4,129      $ (711   $ 4,135   

Hotel operating expenses

     —          —          (2,871     —          (2,871

Other property-level expenses

     (21     (145     (220     —          (386

Depreciation and amortization

     (58     (312     (243     —          (613

Corporate and other expenses

     (8     (59     (49     —          (116

Rental expense

     —          —          (711     711        —     

Interest income

     11        3        12        (19     7   

Interest expense

     (93     (227     (78     19        (379

Net gains on property transactions and other

     1        —          13        —          14   

Gain on foreign currency transactions and derivatives

     4        —          1        —          5   

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates

     (153     49        (2     74        (32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (193     (98     (19     74        (236

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

     (2     —          41        —          39   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

     (195     (98     22        74        (197

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (61     (15     (5     20        (61
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

     (256     (113     17        94        (258

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non- controlling interests

     —          —          1        —          1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

   $ (256   $ (113   $ 18      $ 94      $ (257
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2008

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

REVENUES

   $ 134      $ 782      $ 5,104      $ (912   $ 5,108   

Hotel operating expenses

     —          —          (3,379     —          (3,379

Other property-level expenses

     (23     (156     (205     —          (384

Depreciation and amortization

     (56     (269     (228     —          (553

Corporate and other expenses

     (6     (29     (23     —          (58

Gain on insurance settlement

     —          —          7        —          7   

Rental expense

     —          —          (912     912        —     

Interest income

     26        6        18        (30     20   

Interest expense

     (97     (226     (82     30        (375

Net gains (losses) on property transactions

     (2     —          4        —          2   

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives

     (18     —          19        —          1   

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates

     411        126        2        (549     (10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     369        234        325        (549     379   

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

     16        —          (13     —          3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

     385        234        312        (549     382   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     32        14        1        (15     32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

     417        248        313        (564     414   

Less: Net income attributable to non- controlling interests

     —          —          (3     —          (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

   $ 417      $ 248      $ 310      $ (564   $ 411   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions)

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidated  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Cash provided by operations

   $ 22      $ 239      $ 259      $ 520   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Proceeds from sales of assets, net

     3        9        —          12   

Acquisitions

     —          (164     (178     (342

Deposits for acquisitions

     (38     —          —          (38

Deferred sale proceeds received from HPT

     —          —          17        17   

Investment in affiliates

     (1     —          —          (1

Purchase of mortgage note on a portfolio of hotels

     —          (53     —          (53

Capital expenditures

     (20     (154     (135     (309

Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) replacement fund

     (17     3        (3     (17

Change in FF&E replacement funds designated as restricted cash

     —          —          22        22   

Property insurance proceeds

     —          —          3        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in investing activities

     (73     (359     (274     (706
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Financing costs

     (9     —          (1     (10

Issuance of debt

     500        —          —          500   

Draw on credit facility

     56        —          —          56   

Repurchase/redemption of senior notes, including exchangeable debentures

     (821     —          —          (821

Mortgage debt prepayments and scheduled maturities

     —          —          (364     (364

Scheduled principal repayments

     —          (2     (11     (13

Common OP unit issuance

     406        —          —          406   

Redemption of preferred OP units

     (101     —          —          (101

Distributions on common OP units

     (20     —          —          (20

Distributions on preferred OP units

     (6     —          —          (6

Distributions to non-controlling interests

     —          —          (4     (4

Contributions from non-controlling interests

     —          —          11        11   

Change in restricted cash for financing activities

     5        (1     19        23   

Transfers to/from Parent

     (551     119        432        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (541     116        82        (343
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   $ (592   $ (4   $ 67      $ (529
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2009

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidated  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Cash provided by operations

   $ 64      $ 197      $ 291      $ 552   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Proceeds from sales of assets, net

     30        143        26        199   

Proceeds from sale of interest in CMB Joint Venture LLC

     13        —          —          13   

Investment in and return of capital from affiliates, net

     32        —          —          32   

Capital expenditures

     (24     (173     (143     (340

Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) replacement fund

     (4     20        (22     (6

Changes in FF&E replacement funds designated as restricted cash

     —          (4     (10     (14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     47        (14     (149     (116
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Financing costs

     (15     —          (5     (20

Issuance of debt

     786        —          120        906   

Repayment on credit facility

     (410     —          —          (410

Repurchase/redemption of senior notes, including exchangeable debentures

     (139     —          —          (139

Mortgage debt prepayments and scheduled maturities

     —          (342     —          (342

Scheduled principal repayments

     —          (3     (11     (14

Common OP unit issuance

     767        —          —          767   

Distributions on common OP units

     (43     —          —          (43

Distributions on preferred OP units

     (9     —          —          (9

Distributions to non-controlling interests

     —          —          (2     (2

Change in restricted cash for financing activities

     —          3        1        4   

Transfers to/from Parent

     37        149        (186     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     974        (193     (83     698   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   $ 1,085      $ (10   $ 59      $ 1,134   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2008

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidated  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Cash provided by operations

   $ 60      $ 401      $ 559      $ 1,020   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Proceeds from sales of assets, net

     14        24        —          38   

Investment in affiliates

     (77     —          —          (77

Capital expenditures

     (54     (356     (262     (672

Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) replacement fund

     (4     5        2        3   

Changes in FF&E replacement funds designated as restricted cash

     —          6        —          6   

Other

     —          —          (14     (14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in investing activities

     (121     (321     (274     (716
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Financing costs

     (3     —          (5     (8

Issuances of debt

     —          —          300        300   

Draws on credit facility

     410        —          —          410   

Repurchase/redemption of senior notes, including exchangeable debentures

     (82     —          —          (82

Mortgage debt prepayments and scheduled maturities

     —          (34     (211     (245

Scheduled principal repayments

     —          (6     (10     (16

Common OP unit repurchase

     (100     —          —          (100

Distributions on common OP units

     (542     —          —          (542

Distributions on preferred OP units

     (9     —          —          (9

Distributions to non-controlling interests

     —          —          (8     (8

Change in restricted cash for financing activities

     —          1        15        16   

Transfers to/from Parent

     346        (60     (286     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     20        (99     (205     (284
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   $ (41   $ (19   $ 80      $ 20   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

20. Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

 

     2010  
     First
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
 
     (in millions, except per share/unit
amounts)
 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.:

         

Revenues

   $ 822      $ 1,112       $ 1,003      $ 1,491   

Operating profit (loss)

     (1     110         23        91   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (82     19         (61     (4

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (2     —           —          (2

Net income (loss)

     (84     19         (61     (6

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     (84     18         (58     (6

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

     (86     12         (58     (6

Basic income (loss) per common share:

         

Continuing operations

     (.13     .02         (.09     (.01

Discontinued operations

     —          —           —          —     

Net income (loss)

     (.13     .02         (.09     (.01

Diluted income (loss) per common share:

         

Continuing operations

     (.13     .02         (.09     (.01

Discontinued operations

     —          —           —          —     

Net income (loss)

     (.13     .02         (.09     (.01

Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.(1):

         

Net income (loss) attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

     (85     18         (59     (6

Net income (loss) available to common unitholders

     (87     12         (59     (6

Basic income (loss) per common unit:

         

Continuing operations

     (.14     .02         (.09     (.01

Discontinued operations

     —          —           —          —     

Net income (loss)

     (.14     .02         (.09     (.01

Diluted income (loss) per common unit:

         

Continuing operations

     (.14     .02         (.09     (.01

Discontinued operations

     —          —           —          —     

Net income (loss)

     (.14     .02         (.09     (.01

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

     2009  
     First
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
 
     (in millions, except per share/unit
amounts)
 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.:

        

Revenues

   $ 862      $ 1,049      $ 901      $ 1,323   

Operating profit (loss)

     20        104        (8     33   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (54     (11     (67     (65

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (6     (58     9        (6

Net loss

     (60     (69     (58     (71

Net loss attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     (59     (68     (55     (70

Net loss available to common stockholders

     (61     (70     (57     (73

Basic income (loss) per common share:

        

Continuing operations

     (.11     (.02     (.11     (.11

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.10     .02        (.01

Net loss

     (.12     (.12     (.09     (.12

Diluted income (loss) per common share:

        

Continuing operations

     (.11     (.02     (.11     (.11

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.10     .02        (.01

Net loss

     (.12     (.12     (.09     (.12

Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.(1):

        

Net loss attributable to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

     (60     (69     (56     (72

Net loss available to common unitholders

     (62     (71     (58     (75

Basic income (loss) per common unit:

        

Continuing operations

     (.11     (.02     (.11     (.11

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.10     .02        (.01

Net loss

     (.12     (.12     (.09     (.12

Diluted income (loss) per common unit:

        

Continuing operations

     (.11     (.02     (.11     (.11

Discontinued operations

     (.01     (.10     .02        (.01

Net loss

     (.12     (.12     (.09     (.12

 

(1) Other income statement line items not presented for Host L.P. are equal to the amounts presented for Host Inc.

The sum of the basic and diluted earnings per common share and OP units for the four quarters in all years presented differs from the annual earnings per common share and OP units due to the required method of computing the weighted average number of shares and OP units in the respective periods.

21. Subsequent Events

Acquisitions

During 2011, we have acquired ten hotel properties located in Australia, New York, New Zealand and San Diego. The purchase price allocations are estimated based on available information, however, we are still in the process of finalizing our accounting for the acquisitions below:

On April 29, 2011, we acquired a 75% common voting interest and a preferred interest in Plenary Holdings No. 4 Pty Ltd, the joint venture that indirectly owns the 364-room Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, Australia. The total transaction value, including the 25% voting interest retained by the previous owners, is AUD 142 million ($152 million) and includes the assumption of an existing AUD 80 million ($86 million) mortgage loan. We drew $50 million on the credit facility to fund the acquisition, which was repaid during the second quarter of 2011. We are entitled to receive a cumulative priority return of 12% based on our initial investment of AUD 45 million ($48 million) plus 75% of the distributable cash after our partner’s subordinated preferred interest.

On March 23, 2011 we acquired the 775-room New York Helmsley Hotel for $313.5 million. The property is managed by Starwood, initially as an unbranded hotel, and will be converted to the Westin brand in 2012.

 

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On March 17, 2011, we acquired Manchester Grand Resorts, L.P., the entity that owns the 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, and certain related rights, for $572 million (which includes the payment of $19 million for the existing FF&E replacement fund). The transaction was comprised of cash consideration of $566 million, including the repayment of $403 million of existing loans and the issuance of approximately 0.3 million Class A common units valued at $18.741 per unit, or $6 million. We also issued approximately 4 million Class F preferred units with a per unit liquidation preference of $25, or $99.5 million. We received a note from the seller equal in value to the preferred units. The interest rate on the note receivable is 25 basis points less than the dividend rate on the preferred units. In accordance with ASC 505, a right of setoff exists between the note receivable and the preferred units, as the proceeds from the redemption of the preferred units must be used to repay the note receivable. Therefore, the items will be recorded net on our consolidated balance sheet.

On February 18, 2011, we acquired a portfolio of midscale and upscale hotels in New Zealand for approximately NZD190 million ($145 million), at which time we entered into an NZD105 million ($80 million) mortgage. The properties are operated by Accor under the ibis and Novotel brands. The portfolio is comprised of the following hotels:

 

   

The 273-room Hotel Novotel Queenstown Lakeside;

 

   

The 193-room Hotel Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square;

 

   

The 147-room Hotel Novotel Auckland Ellerslie;

 

   

The 139-room Hotel Novotel Wellington;

 

   

The 200-room Hotel ibis Wellington;

 

   

The 155-room Hotel ibis Christchurch; and

 

   

The 100-room Hotel ibis Ellerslie.

On February 22, 2011, Christchurch, New Zealand experienced an earthquake that resulted in substantial damage to two of the acquired hotels, Hotel Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square and the Hotel ibis Christchurch. Currently, the hotels remain closed and largely inaccessible, as the New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management has restricted access to the area. Based on limited preliminary reviews, the overall structures of our properties remain intact; however, portions of our buildings, particularly the historic portion (39 rooms) of the Novotel property, have experienced significant damage. The properties are expected to remain closed until at least the second quarter of 2012 and potentially longer. We believe we have sufficient coverage under the insurance policy of our property manager for both property and business interruption. We estimate that the economic loss will be capped at approximately $3 million based on the maximum deductible under our insurance policy and have accrued the loss in the second quarter of 2011. The city experienced a second significant earthquake on June 13, 2011. While information about additional damage is limited, we do not believe it was significant and have not accrued any additional losses.

Investment in Affiliates

On June 27, 2011, the expansion of the European Joint Venture (Euro JV) was completed through the creation of a new fund (the “Euro JV Fund II”) in which each of the current partners in the Euro JV holds a 33.3% limited partner interest and we hold the remaining 0.1% general partner interest. The Euro JV Fund II has a target size of approximately €450 million of new equity and a target investment of approximately €1 billion, after taking into account anticipated debt. As part of the expansion, on June 28, 2011, we also transferred the Le Méridien Piccadilly to the Euro JV Fund II at a price of £64 million ($102 million), including the assumption of the associated £32 million ($52 million) mortgage. Proceeds received from our partners for the contribution of the Le Méridien Piccadilly was used to repay £25 million ($41 million) under our credit facility. In addition to the expansion of the capacity of the Euro JV, we have extended its term from 2016 to 2021, subject to two one-year extensions.

Debt

On June 28, 2011 we sold the Le Méridien Piccadilly to the Euro JV Fund II for of £64 million ($102 million), including associated £32 million ($52 million) mortgage. Proceeds received from our partners for the contribution of the Le Méridien Piccadilly was used to repay £25 million ($41 million) of borrowings from our credit facility.

On May 27, 2011, we gave notice of our intent to redeem $150 million of the outstanding $325 million 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, holders of approximately

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

$134 million of the 3.25% Exchangeable Debentures elected to exchange their debentures for shares of Host Inc. common stock totaling approximately 8.8 million shares, rather than receive the cash redemption proceeds, while the remaining $16 million of debentures were redeemed for cash. After this redemption, $175 million of the 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures remain outstanding.

On May 11 and May 25, 2011, we issued $425 million and $75 million, respectively, of 5 7/8% Series W senior notes due June 15, 2019. We received proceeds from these issuances of approximately $489 million, net of discounts, underwriting fees and expenses. Interest on the Series W senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15, beginning December 15, 2011. The proceeds were used to repay $50 million drawn on our credit facility in connection with the acquisition of the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, discussed below, and to redeem the remaining $250 million of the 7 1/8% Series K senior notes due November 2013, plus a $3 million premium on the redemption.

On April 29, 2011, we assumed AUD 80 million ($86 million) of mortgage debt in connection with the acquisition of the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, Australia. We pay a floating interest rate equal to the quoted average bid rate on Reuters BBSY plus a 3.25% margin. At acquisition, we recorded the loan at fair value, which reflected a premium of $0.5 million. We also assumed the associated interest rate swap derivative, which fixes the Reuters BBSY rate at 7.52%. At acquisition, the swap did not qualify for hedge accounting; therefore, changes in the fair value of the derivative will be reflected in the consolidated statements of operations throughout the life of the swap. At acquisition, the swap’s fair value was a liability of AUD 1.8 million ($1.9 million). The swap agreement will expire on March 19, 2012. The loan matures on February 28, 2012.

On April 26, 2011, to facilitate the acquisition of the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, we drew $50 million on our credit facility, which was subsequently repaid on May 12, 2011. We have $438 million of remaining available capacity under our credit facility as of September 13, 2011.

On March 1, 2011, we repaid the CAD129 million ($132 million) mortgage debt on our portfolio of four hotels in Canada. We drew CAD100 million ($103 million) from our credit facility in the form of bankers’ acceptances to fund a portion of this repayment. The bankers’ acceptances had an initial average interest rate of 2.18%, based on the 30-day Canadian bankers’ acceptances rate plus 90 basis points.

On February 18, 2011, we entered into an NZD105 million ($80 million) mortgage loan in conjunction with the acquisition of a portfolio of hotels in New Zealand. We pay a floating interest rate equal to the 3-month New Zealand Bank Bill Rate plus 120 basis points plus an additional commitment fee of 120 basis points per annum. On the same date, we entered into a swap agreement with the Bank of New Zealand that fixes 75% of the loan at an all-in rate of 7.15% through the maturity date of February 18, 2016.

Capital Transactions

On April 21, 2011, we entered into a Sales Financing Agreement with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, through which Host Inc. may issue and sell, from time to time, shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $400 million. The sales will be made in “at the market” offerings under Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules, including sales made directly on the NYSE. BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC is acting as sales agent. Host Inc. may sell shares of common stock under its new program from time to time based on market conditions, although it is not under an obligation to sell any shares. As of September 13, 2011 we issued approximately 11.1 million shares of common stock under the program at an average price of $17.28 per share for net proceeds of approximately $190 million.

 

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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P., AND SUBSIDIARIES

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2010

(in millions)

 

 

     Debt     Initial Costs     Subsequent
Costs
Capitalized
    Gross Amount at December 31, 2010     Date of
Completion of
Construction
    Date
Acquired
    Depreciation
Life
 

Description

    Land     Buildings &
Improvements
      Land     Buildings &
Improvements
    Total     Accumulated
Depreciation
       

Hotels:

                     

Arlington Pentagon City Residence Inn

    —          6        29        6        6        35        41        14        —          1996        40   

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

    —          13        184        159        16        340        356        92        —          1998        40   

Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center

    —          —          7        33        15        25        40        19        —          1976        40   

Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown

    —          —          26        8        —          34        34        13        —          1996        40   

Boston Marriott Copley Place

    —          —          203        49        —          252        252        64        —          2002        40   

Calgary Marriott

    35        5        18        14        5        32        37        16        —          1996        40   

Chicago Downtown Courtyard

River North

    —          7        27        11        7        38        45        17        —          1992        40   

Chicago Marriott O’Hare

    —          4        26        38        4        64        68        48        —          1998        40   

Chicago Marriott Suites Downers Grove

    —          2        14        5        2        19        21        8        —          1989        40   

Chicago Marriott Suites O’Hare

    —          5        36        6        5        42        47        14        —          1997        40   

Coronado Island Marriott Resort

    —          —          53        24        —          77        77        28        —          1997        40   

Costa Mesa Marriott

    —          3        18        6        3        24        27        10        —          1996        40   

Courtyard Nashua

    —          3        14        6        3        20        23        12        —          1989        40   

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria

    —          14        27        18        14        45        59        21        —          1994        40   

Dayton Marriott

    —          2        30        8        2        38        40        12        —          1998        40   

Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Center

    33        4        20        18        4        38        42        19        —          1996        40   

Denver Marriott Tech Center Hotel

    —          6        26        26        6        52        58        22        —          1994        40   

Denver Marriott West

    —          —          12        10        —          22        22        13        —          1983        40   

Embassy Suites Chicago -Downtown/Lakefront

    —          —          86        6        —          92        92        16        —          2004        40   

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

    —          5        48        18        6        65        71        22        —          1998        40   

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

    —          26        60        20        27        79        106        28        —          1998        40   

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

    —          7        22        8        7        30        37        12        —          1993        40   

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead

    —          8        88        21        8        109        117        35        —          1998        40   

Greensboro-Highpoint Marriott Airport

    —          —          19        8        —          27        27        13        —          1983        40   

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

    134        —          62        99        —          161        161        63        —          1997        40   

Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill

    —          —          17        5        —          22        22        11        —          1991        40   

Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort

    —          3        10        11        2        22        24        12        —          1986        40   

Houston Airport Marriott

    —          —          10        37        —          47        47        37        —          1984        40   

Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center

    —          —          19        17        —          36        36        17        —          1998        40   

Hyatt Regency Cambridge

    —          18        84        4        19        87        106        34        —          1998        40   

 

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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P., AND SUBSIDIARIES

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2010

(in millions)

 

     Debt     Initial Costs     Subsequent
Costs
Capitalized
    Gross Amount at December 31, 2010     Date of
Completion of
Construction
    Date
Acquired
    Depreciation
Life
 

Description

    Land     Buildings &
Improvements
      Land     Buildings &
Improvements
    Total     Accumulated
Depreciation
       

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa on Kaanapali Beach

           92        212        26        92        238        330        47               2003        40   

Hyatt Regency Reston

    —          11        78        17        12        94        106        31        —          1998        40   

Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Burlingame

    —          16        119        49        20        164        184        53        —          1998        40   

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

    —          40        230        17        40        247        287        35        —          2006        40   

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

    —          13        143        110        14        252        266        89        —          1997        40   

JW Marriott Hotel Buckhead Atlanta

    —          16        21        17        16        38        54        22        —          1990        40   

JW Marriott Hotel Houston

    —          4        26        22        6        46        52        24        —          1994        40   

JW Marriott Mexico City

    —          11        35        7        10        43        53        28        —          1996        40   

JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro

    —          13        29        1        13        30        43        0        —          2010        40   

JW Marriott Washington, DC

    117        26        98        41        26        139        165        46        —          2003        40   

Kansas City Airport Marriott

    —          —          8        22        —          30        30        25        —          1993        40   

Key Bridge Marriott

    —          —          38        31        —          69        69        53        —          1997        40   

Le Méridien Piccadilly

    50        —          148        4        —          152        152        2        —          2010        40   

Manhattan Beach Marriott

    —          7        29        14        —          50        50        22        —          1997        40   

Marina del Rey Marriott

    —          —          13        23        —          36        36        15        —          1995        40   

Marriott at Metro Centre

    —          20        24        18        20        42        62        19        —          1994        40   

Memphis Marriott Downtown

    —          —          16        34        —          50        50        21        —          1998        40   

Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

    —          —          27        27        —          54        54        21        —          1998        40   

Minneapolis Marriott City Center

    —          —          27        39        —          66        66        39        —          1986        40   

New Orleans Marriott

    —          16        96        106        16        202        218        85        —          1996        40   

New York Marriott Downtown

    —          19        79        39        19        118        137        47        —          1997        40   

New York Marriott Marquis Times Square

    —          —          552        132        —          684        684        410        —          1986        40   

Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott

    —          —          30        4        —          34        34        20        —          1984        40   

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

    —          6        14        8        6        22        28        9        —          1975        40   

Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa

    104        11        13        112        11        125        136        60        —          1975        40   

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center

    246        18        157        319        29        465        494        147        —          1997        40   

Park Ridge Marriott

    —          —          20        10        —          30        30        11        —          1987        40   

Philadelphia Airport Marriott

    —          —          42        8        —          50        50        19        —          1995        40   

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

    —          3        144        66        11        202        213        78        —          1995        40   

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

    —          6        40        20        6        60        66        26        —          1994        40   

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter

    —          —          86        72        —          158        158        56        —          1996        40   

San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk

    —          —          45        17        —          62        62        25        —          1995        40   

San Cristobal Tower, Santiago

    —          7        15        3        8        17        25        2        —          2006        40   

 

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Exhibit 99.7

Page 3 of 6

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P., AND SUBSIDIARIES

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2010

(in millions)

 

     Debt     Initial Costs     Subsequent
Costs
Capitalized
    Gross Amount at December 31, 2010     Date of
Completion of
Construction
    Date
Acquired
    Depreciation
Life
 

Description

    Land     Buildings &
Improvements
      Land     Buildings &
Improvements
    Total     Accumulated
Depreciation
       

San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

                  202        227               429        429        136               1996        40   

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

    —          4        23        10        4        33        37        14        —          1998        40   

San Francisco Airport Marriott

    —          11        48        37        12        84        96        37        —          1994        40   

San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf

    —          6        20        17        6        37        43        18        —          1994        40   

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

    —          —          278        90        —          368        368        173        —          1989        40   

San Ramon Marriott

    —          —          22        17        —          39        39        15        —          1996        40   

Santa Clara Marriott

    —          —          39        53        —          92        92        63        —          1989        40   

Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains

    —          8        48        3        8        51        59        8        —          2004        40   

Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town

    —          3        20        7        3        27        30        10        —          1988        40   

Seattle Airport Marriott

    —          3        42        15        3        57        60        29        —          1998        40   

Sheraton Boston Hotel

    —          42        262        32        42        294        336        37        —          2006        40   

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

    —          3        51        1        3        52        55        6        —          2006        40   

Sheraton Needham Hotel

    —          5        27        3        5        30        35        4        —          1986        40   

Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers

    —          346        409        36        346        445        791        60        —          2006        40   

Sheraton Parsippany Hotel

    —          8        30        6        8        36        44        5        —          2006        40   

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

    —          —          328        23        —          351        351        43        —          2006        40   

Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center

    —          19        11        (1     21        8        29        2        —          2006        40   

South Bend Marriott

    —          —          8        10        —          18        18        9        —          1981        40   

St. Regis Hotel, Houston

    —          6        33        11        6        44        50        7        —          2006        40   

Swissôtel Chicago

    —          29        132        73        30        204        234        52        —          1998        40   

Tampa Airport Marriott

    —          —          9        17        —          26        26        20        —          2000        40   

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina

    —          —          —          106        11        95        106        27        2000        —          40   

The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

    —          55        294        16        55        310        365        53        —          2003        40   

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

    —          25        115        53        25        168        193        53        —          1998        40   

The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead

    —          14        81        58        15        138        153        53        —          1996        40   

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey

    —          —          52        23        —          75        75        32        —          1997        40   

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

    208        19        126        94        21        218        239        97        —          1996        40   

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort

    —          6        —          66        6        66        72        15        2002        —          40   

The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix

    —          10        63        7        10        70        80        24        —          1998        40   

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

    —          31        123        20        31        143        174        49        —          1998        40   

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

    —          —          89        14        —          103        103        37        —          1998        40   

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

    —          5        84        21        6        104        110        34        —          1998        40   

The Westin Chicago River North

    —          33        116        0        33        116        149        1        —          2010        40   

The Westin Cincinnati

    —          —          54        9        —          63        63        9        —          2006        40   

The Westin Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

    —          16        80        10        16        90        106        13        —          2006        40   

 

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Exhibit 99.7

Page 4 of 6

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P., AND SUBSIDIARIES

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2010

(in millions)

 

     Debt     Initial Costs     Subsequent
Costs
Capitalized
    Gross Amount at December 31, 2010     Date of
Completion of
Construction
    Date
Acquired
    Depreciation
Life
 

Description

    Land     Buildings &
Improvements
      Land     Buildings &
Improvements
    Total     Accumulated
Depreciation
       

The Westin Indianapolis

           11        100        7        12        106        118        14               2006        40   

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

    —          100        280        6        100        286        386        32        —          2006        40   

The Westin Los Angeles Airport

    —          —          102        14        —          116        116        15        —          2006        40   

The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa

    —          38        49        12        38        61        99        9        —          2006        40   

The Westin Seattle

    —          39        175        2        39        177        216        21        —          2006        40   

The Westin South Coast Plaza

    —          —          47        8        —          55        55        15        —          2006        40   

The Westin Tabor Center

    37        —          89        7        —          96        96        12        —          2006        40   

The Westin Waltham-Boston

    —          9        59        7        9        66        75        9        —          2006        40   

Toronto Marriott Airport

    24        5        24        15        5        39        44        17        —          1996        40   

Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

    37        —          27        16        —          43        43        18        —          1995        40   

W New York

    —          138        102        34        138        136        274        21        —          2006        40   

W New York – Union Square

    —          48        145        —          48        145        193        1        —          2010        40   

W Seattle

    —          11        125        1        11        126        137        15        —          2006        40   

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

    —          —          3        34        —          37        37        29        —          1970        40   

Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles

    —          7        32        15        7        47        54        20        —          1994        40   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total hotels:

    1,025        1,609        8,627        3,496        1,669        12,063        13,732        3,822         

Other properties, each less than 5% of total

    —          —          3        14        —          17        17        12          various        40   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

TOTAL

  $ 1,025      $ 1,609      $ 8,630      $ 3,510      $ 1,669      $ 12,080      $ 13,749      $ 3,834         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

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Exhibit 99.7

Page 5 of 6

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P., AND SUBSIDIARIES

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2010

(in millions)

 

Notes:

 

(A) The change in total cost of properties for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:

 

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ 12,528   

Additions:

  

Acquisitions

     93   

Capital expenditures and transfers from construction-in-progress

     512   

Deductions:

  

Dispositions and other

     (18
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2008

     13,115   

Additions:

  

Acquisitions

     2   

Capital expenditures and transfers from construction-in-progress

     326   

Deductions:

  

Dispositions and other

     (265

Impairments

     (94

Assets held for sale

     (8
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2009

     13,076   

Additions:

  

Acquisitions

     532   

Capital expenditures and transfers from construction-in-progress

     161   

Deductions:

  

Dispositions and other

     (20
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 13,749   
  

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.7

Page 6 of 6

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P., AND SUBSIDIARIES

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2010

(in millions)

 

 

(B) The change in accumulated depreciation and amortization of real estate assets for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:

 

Balance at December 31, 2007

     2,651   

Depreciation and amortization

     430   

Dispositions and other

     (6
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2008

     3,075   

Depreciation and amortization

     451   

Dispositions and other

     (121

Depreciation on assets held for sale

     (1
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2009

     3,404   

Depreciation and amortization

     450   

Dispositions and other

     (20
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 3,834   
  

 

 

 

 

(C) The aggregate cost of real estate for federal income tax purposes is approximately $9,957 million at December 31, 2010.

 

(D) The total cost of properties excludes construction-in-progress properties.

 

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