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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007

Commission file number: 001-32279

 


EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)

 


 

Maryland   55-0862656

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

100 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Suite 480, Covington, KY

(Address of principal executive office)

41011

(Zip Code)

(859) 581-5900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Outstanding as of June 30, 2007

Common stock, $.01 par value   19,196,362

 1/4% Series A Cumulative

Redeemable Preferred Shares,

$.01 par value

  4,000,000

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “large accelerated filer” and “accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act (check one):

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨    Accelerated Filer  x    Non-Accelerated Filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 



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EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

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PART I

    
ITEM 1.   Financial Statements   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006    3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)    4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)    5
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 (unaudited)    6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)    7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    8
ITEM 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    16
ITEM 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    26
ITEM 4.   Controls and Procedures    26

PART II

    
ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings    26
ITEM 1A.   Risk Factors    27
ITEM 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    29
ITEM 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    29
ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    29
ITEM 5.   Other Information    30
ITEM 6.   Exhibits    30
SIGNATURES    30

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2007 AND DECEMBER 31, 2006

($000’s omitted)

 

     

(Unaudited)

June 30,
2007

    December 31,
2006
 
ASSETS     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 8,168     $ 3,749  

Restricted cash—real estate tax escrows

     734       465  

Restricted replacement reserves

     2,222       2,645  

Accounts receivable, net

     7,221       6,447  

Inventories

     633       624  

Deferred income taxes

     2,233       2,595  

Deferred franchise fees and loan fees, net

     2,524       2,883  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     1,390       2,625  

Investment in hotel properties, net

     433,925       439,693  
                

Total assets

   $ 459,050     $ 461,726  
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

LIABILITIES:

    

Notes payable

   $ 258,351     $ 253,519  

Capital Lease Obligations

     24       44  

Income tax payable

     521       474  

Accounts payable

     3,692       3,869  

Due to affiliates, net

     507       421  

Dividends and distributions payable

     6,240       6,220  

Accrued expenses

     11,907       10,327  

Advance deposits

     915       1,899  
                

Total liabilities

   $ 282,157     $ 276,773  
                

Minority interest

     5,998       9,814  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 8.25% Series A—4,000,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

   $ 40     $ 40  

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 19,196,362 and 17,757,664 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     194       177  

Additional paid-in capital

     198,716       196,400  

Dividends in excess of accumulated earnings

     (28,055 )     (21,478 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

   $ 170,895     $ 175,139  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 459,050     $ 461,726  
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 AND 2006

(unaudited, 000’s omitted, except per share amounts)

 

     2007     2006  

Revenues:

    

Rooms department

   $ 30,224     $ 25,754  

Food and beverage department

     9,575       9,379  

Lease income

     3,084       2,077  

Other operating departments

     1,616       1,304  
                

Total revenue

     44,499       38,514  

Expenses:

    

Rooms department

     6,922       5,867  

Food and beverage department

     5,958       6,169  

Other operating departments

     849       835  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     14,189       11,762  

Depreciation and amortization

     5,099       4,139  

Corporate general and administrative

     3,754       1,473  
                

Total operating expenses

     36,771       30,245  
                

Net Operating Income

     7,728       8,269  
                

Interest expense

     (3,941 )     (2,966 )

Interest income

     75       117  

Other expense

     (3 )     —    
                

Income before minority interest and provision for income taxes

     3,859       5,420  
                

Income tax expense

     788       546  

Minority interest expense

     253       711  
                

Net income

   $ 2,818     $ 4,163  

Distributions to preferred shareholders

     (2,063 )     (2,062 )
                

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ 755     $ 2,101  

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

     —         (3 )
                

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   $ 755     $ 2,098  
                

Basic income per share

   $ 0.04     $ 0.12  

Diluted income per share

   $ 0.04     $ 0.12  

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

     18,491       17,558  

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     23,679       23,480  

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 AND 2006

(unaudited, 000’s omitted, except per share amounts)

 

     2007     2006  

Revenues:

    

Rooms department

   $ 57,067     $ 50,053  

Food and beverage department

     18,072       17,377  

Lease income

     4,843       3,475  

Other operating departments

     3,155       2,767  
                

Total revenue

     83,137       73,672  

Expenses:

    

Rooms department

     13,182       11,948  

Food and beverage department

     11,626       11,385  

Other operating departments

     1,690       1,613  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     28,242       23,434  

Depreciation and amortization

     10,063       8,205  

Corporate general and administrative

     5,981       3,056  
                

Total operating expenses

     70,784       59,641  
                

Net Operating Income

     12,353       14,031  
                

Interest expense

     (7,677 )     (5,864 )

Interest income

     134       194  

Other (expense)/income

     (3 )     2  
                

Income before minority interest and provision for income taxes

     4,807       8,363  
                

Income tax expense

     764       909  

Minority interest (benefit)/expense

     (16 )     839  
                

Net income

   $ 4,059     $ 6,615  

Distributions to preferred shareholders

     (4,125 )     (4,125 )
                

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders

   $ (66 )   $ 2,490  

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

     —         6  
                

COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

   $ (66 )   $ 2,496  
                

Basic (loss) income per share

   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.14  

Diluted (loss) income per share

   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.14  

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

     18,093       17,473  

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     23,647       23,418  

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

(unaudited, $000’s Omitted)

 

     Preferred
Stock
   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   

Other

Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

  

Dividends in

Excess of Accumulated

in Earnings

    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2006

   $ 40    $ 177    $ 196,400     $ —      $ (21,478 )   $ 175,139  

Common dividends paid, $0.175 per share

     —        —        —         —        (6,511 )     (6,511 )

Preferred dividends declared, $.515625 per share

     —        —        —         —        (4,125 )     (4,125 )

Operating partnership unit redemption

     —        17      1,939       —        —         1,956  

Forfeiture of restricted stock

     —        —        (24 )     —        —         (24 )

Stock-based compensation

     —        —        401       —        —         401  

Net Income

     —        —        —         —        4,059       4,059  
                                             

Balance at June 30, 2007

   $ 40    $ 194    $ 198,716     $ —      $ (28,055 )   $ 170,895  
                                             

 

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EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

(unaudited, $000’s omitted)

 

     2007     2006  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 4,059     $ 6,615  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Deferred income taxes

     362       686  

Depreciation

     9,718       7,860  

Amortization of deferred loan fees and franchise rights

     359       360  

Stock based compensation

     401       288  

Minority interest

     (16 )     839  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Loss on disposition of fixed assets

     3       —    

Accounts receivables

     (798 )     72  

Inventory, prepaid expenses, and other assets

     1,226       644  

Due to affiliates

     86       134  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and advance deposits

     164       425  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 15,564     $ 17,923  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Acquisition of hotel properties

   $ —       $ 2,500  

Capital expenditures

     (3,953 )     (5,734 )

Restricted cash

     154       2,725  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (3,799 )   $ (509 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Debt principal payments

   $ (1,046 )   $ (537 )

Credit facility borrowings

     22,000       7,500  

Credit facility payments

     (15,800 )     (13,545 )

Payment on capital lease obligations

     (20 )     (34 )

Payments of preferred dividends

     (4,125 )     (4,125 )

Payments of common dividends and distributions

     (8,355 )     (8,286 )
                

Net cash provided used in financing activities

   $ (7,346 )   $ (19,027 )
                

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   $ 4,419     $ (1,613 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

     3,749       8,628  
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

   $ 8,168     $ 7,015  
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

1. BACKGROUND

Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (together with its subsidiaries “Eagle”, “Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”), is a self-advised real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed to pursue investment opportunities in the full-service and all-suites hotel industry. As of June 30 2007, Eagle’s portfolio consists of thirteen full-service and all-suites hotels under the Embassy Suites, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt brands.

The Company commenced its operations effective as of October 1, 2004 when it completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) and acquired a 100% interest in eight hotels and a 49% interest in one other hotel (Embassy Suites Cincinnati–RiverCenter), all of which were previously owned or controlled by Corporex Companies LLC (“Corporex” or “Predecessor”). The remaining 51% in this hotel was acquired on December 5, 2005 for 427,485 operating partnership units.

Our operating partnership, EHP Operating Partnership, L.P. (“EHP OP” or “the operating partnership”), was organized as a limited partnership under the laws of the state of Maryland. The Company is the sole general partner of and owns approximately 80% of the limited partnership units in EHP OP. Limited partners (including certain of our officers and directors) own the remaining operating partnership units. After one year from the date the units are issued, limited partners may generally redeem each unit for the cash value of one share of our common stock or, at our sole option, one share of common stock.

Taxable REIT Subsidiaries

EHP TRS Holding Co., Inc. (“EHP TRS”), our taxable REIT subsidiary, was incorporated as a Maryland corporation. Each of our hotel properties, except the Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel, is leased to a wholly owned subsidiary of EHP TRS, which engages independent hotel management companies to manage and operate the hotels under management contracts. Lease revenue from EHP TRS and its wholly owned subsidiaries is eliminated in consolidation. Under applicable REIT tax rules, neither we nor our operating partnership can directly undertake the daily management activities of our hotels. Therefore, our principal source of funds is dependent on EHP TRS’s ability to generate cash flow from the operation of the hotels. EHP TRS pays income taxes at regular corporate rates on its taxable income. The Embassy Suites San Juan is leased to an unaffiliated lessee and the only income that we recognize in relation to this hotel is the lease income paid by the lessee.

Merger Agreement

Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 27, 2007 (the “Merger Agreement”) with AP AIMCAP Holdings, LLC (“Parent”), a Maryland limited liability company formed in connection with the merger as a joint venture of Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund V L.P. and AIMCAP VII LLC (a limited liability company formed by Aimbridge Hospitality, L.P., and JF Capital Advisors, LLC). Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Parent will acquire Eagle and its subsidiaries, including EHP Operating Partnership, through the merger of Eagle with and into AP AIMCAP Corporation (“Merger Sub”), a Maryland corporation formed in connection with the merger as a joint venture of Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund V, L.P. and AIMCAP VII LLC. Under the Merger Agreement, Eagle will merge with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the surviving corporation.

Pursuant to the merger agreement, at the effective time of the merger, each outstanding common share of Eagle and each operating partnership unit for which a notice of redemption has been received prior to August 10, 2007, will be converted automatically into the right to receive $13.35 in cash, plus if our regular dividend has not been declared and paid for the quarter in which the effective time occurs, an amount equal to the portion of $0.175 accrued since the end of the quarter for which dividends were last paid, without interest and less any applicable withholding tax, in exchange for each share held.

Eagle’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the merger agreement (with Messrs. Butler, Banta and Costello abstaining) and has recommended the approval of the transaction by Eagle’s common shareholders.

 

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Holders of common shares of Eagle as of June 15, 2007 will be asked to vote on the proposed transaction at a special meeting that will be held on August 8, 2007. Completion of the transaction, which is expected to occur on August 15, 2007, is contingent on customary closing conditions and the approval of Eagle’s common shareholders. Availability of financing for the merger is not a condition to the purchaser parties’ obligations to close.

2. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

On February 24, 2005, we completed the acquisition of the 270-room Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale for $33.1 million. This hotel is managed by Commonwealth Hotels, Inc. (“Commonwealth Hotels”).

On June 23, 2005, we completed the acquisition of the 351-room Hilton Glendale in Glendale, California (“Hilton Glendale”) for $77.5 million. The previous owner of the Hilton Glendale had a loan with the Glendale Redevelopment Agency (“GRA”). This loan had a participating feature in which the GRA would receive 1.5% of revenues above certain thresholds through 2018 and 2.0%, thereafter. Although the loan was paid off by the previous owner at the time we purchased the hotel we remain subject to the participating feature though we do not anticipate the participation payments to materially affect our financial statements in the near term. This hotel is managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation.

On June 28, 2005, we completed the acquisition of the 299-room Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel and Casino in Isla Verde Carolina, Puerto Rico for $60.2 million. This hotel is leased to a third party tenant who pays a monthly base rent of $574,000 (effective January 2007, previously the monthly base rent was $450,000), plus additional rent based upon hotel revenues. This hotel is managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation.

On July 21, 2006, we completed the acquisition of the 273-room Embassy Suites Boston at Logan International Airport for $53.4 million. The hotel is subject to a 90-year ground lease. This hotel is managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts. This acquisition was funded via our $110 million unsecured credit facility, having an interest rate of 200 basis points over 30-day LIBOR. The credit facility was also amended to delay the phase-in of a stricter financial covenant to provide us with balance sheet flexibility during 2006 and the first quarter of 2007. Effective with this amendment, our senior unsecured credit facility now requires that the ratio of our total liabilities to total asset value as defined in the agreement not exceed 58% through December 31, 2006, 55% from the period January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007 and 53% thereafter.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of the acquired hotels since the dates of acquisition. The purchase prices were the result of arms’ length negotiations, and Eagle did not assign any value to goodwill or other intangible assets.

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Included in the consolidated financial statements are Eagle’s operating entities (“TRS”), the limited liability companies that own the hotel properties and EHP OP.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Eagle believes that all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. In addition, Eagle’s operations have historically been seasonal as certain properties experience higher occupancy rates during the different months of the year. This seasonality pattern can be expected to cause fluctuations in Eagle’s operating results. Consequently, operating results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.

Revenue Recognition — Hotel revenues, including room, food, beverage and other hotel revenues, are recognized as the related services are delivered. We generally consider accounts receivable to be fully collectible. If we determine that amounts are uncollectible, which would generally be the result of a customer’s bankruptcy or other economic downturn, such amounts will be charged against operations when that determination is made. The lease income generated by the lease on the Embassy Suites San Juan is recognized as earned.

 

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Investment in Hotel Properties — The initial nine hotel properties are stated at the Predecessor’s historical cost, plus an approximate $42.5 million minority interest partial step-up recorded upon formation of Eagle on October 1, 2004, related to the acquisition of minority interest from unaffiliated parties related to seven of the initial properties. Improvements and additions which extend the life of the property are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life.

Impairment of Investment in Hotel Properties — Hotel properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the hotel properties may not be recoverable (i.e., the future undiscounted cash flows for the hotel are projected to be less than the net book value of the hotel). We test for impairment in several situations, including when current or projected cash flows are less than historical cash flows, when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel will be sold before the end of its previously estimated useful life, and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that a hotel’s net book value may not be recoverable. In the evaluation of the impairment of our hotels, we make many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, holding period, expected useful life, future capital expenditures, and fair values, including consideration of capitalization rates, discount rates, and comparable selling prices. To date, no such impairment charges have been recognized. If an asset were deemed to be impaired, we would record an impairment charge for the amount the property’s net book value exceeds its fair value.

Stock-Based Compensation — The 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) was adopted by the board of directors and approved by Eagle’s stockholders prior to the initial public offering. The purpose of the incentive plan is to promote Eagle’s success and enhance the value of Eagle’s common stock by linking the personal interests of participants to those of the stockholders, and by providing such persons with an incentive to achieve outstanding performance. The incentive plan authorizes the governance and compensation committee and Eagle’s board of directors to grant awards to employees, officers, consultants (including, but not limited to, Corporex and its employees) and directors.

Eagle accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”. In connection with Eagle’s formation, Eagle established the LTIP. The Company has issued a net total of 628,052 shares of restricted stock under the LTIP to its executives, directors, and certain employees of the Company, the Predecessor and its affiliates. The vesting periods for these shares range from one to five years. Such shares are charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period based on the price on the date of issuance. For the six-month periods ending June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, the Company incurred total compensation expense of $0.4 million and $0.3 million related to these restricted shares. For the three month periods ending June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, the Company incurred total compensation expense of $0.2 million related to these restricted shares. Under the LTIP, the Company may issue a variety of performance-based stock awards, including nonqualified stock options. At June 30, 2007, no performance-based stock awards have been issued other than the restricted stock discussed above. The amount of shares available for issuance under this plan increased by 46,168 shares on January 1, 2007, pursuant to the provisions of the plan. At June 30, 2007, the Company had approximately 535,114 remaining shares available for future issuance under the LTIP.

A summary of the Company’s nonvested shares as of June 30, 2007 is as follows:

 

     Number
of Shares
    Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value

Nonvested at January 1, 2007

   184,015     $ 9.47

Granted

   119,886     $ 10.18

Vested

   (14,594 )   $ 8.87

Forfeited

   (1,846 )   $ 8.90
            

Nonvested at June 30, 2007

   287,461     $ 9.85
            

Segments — Eagle presently operates in one business segment within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments. Direct hotel investments refers to owning hotels through either acquisition or new development.

4. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

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The limited partners’ outstanding limited partnership units in the operating partnership (which may be redeemed for common stock upon notice from the limited partner and following our election to redeem the units for stock rather than cash) have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as there would be no effect on the amounts since the limited partners’ share of income would also be added back to net income. The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is presented below:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2007
    Three Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 
     (000s) except per
share data
    (000s), except per
share data
 

Numerator:

    

Net income available to common shareholders before dividends paid on unvested restricted shares

   $ 755     $ 2,101  

Dividends paid on unvested restricted shares

     (51 )     (41 )
                

Net income available to common shareholders after dividends paid to on unvested restricted shares

     704       2,060  

Portion of (loss) income allocable to minority interest

   $ 253     $ 711  
                

Net income available to common shareholders and operating partnership unitholders after dividends paid on unvested restricted shares

   $ 957     $ 2,771  
                

Denominator:

    

Weighted average number of common shares—basic

     18,490,800       17,557,803  

Dilutive effect of unvested restricted shares

     57,412       3,948  

Weighted average number of operating partnership units

     5,130,638       5,917,726  
                

Weighted average number of common shares and operating partnership units—diluted

     23,678,850       23,479,477  
                

Basic Earnings Per Common Share:

   $ 0.04     $ 0.12  
                

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:

   $ 0.04     $ 0.12  
                
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 
     (000s) except per
share data
    (000s), except per
share data
 

Numerator:

    

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders before dividends paid on unvested restricted shares

   $ (66 )   $ 2,490  

Dividends paid on unvested restricted shares

     (103 )     (69 )
                

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders after dividends paid to on unvested restricted shares

     (169 )     2,421  

Portion of (loss) income allocable to minority interest

   $ (16 )   $ 839  
                

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders and operating partnership unitholders after dividends paid on unvested restricted shares

   $ (185 )   $ 3,260  
                

Denominator:

    

Weighted average number of common shares—basic

     18,092,554       17,472,924  

Dilutive effect of unvested restricted shares

     35,329       2,226  

Weighted average number of operating partnership units

     5,519,464       5,942,627  
                

Weighted average number of common shares and operating partnership units—diluted

     23,647,347       23,417,777  
                

Basic Earnings Per Common Share:

   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.14  
                

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:

   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.14  
                

 

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5. MINORITY INTEREST

Minority interest in the operating partnership represents the limited partners’ proportionate share of the equity in the operating partnership. Net income (loss) is allocated to minority interest based on limited partnership percentage ownership for the period. Upon formation of the Company on October 1, 2004, the Company issued 5,566,352 units of limited partnership interest to affiliates, plus another 427,485 partnership units were issued on December 5, 2005 in exchange for the remaining 51% of the Embassy Suites Hotel Cincinnati – RiverCenter. An additional 250,000 partnership units were issued to the former owners of the Embassy Suites Hotel Denver International Airport on December 5, 2005, in compliance with the earn-out provisions in the original purchase agreement. An additional 83,333 partnership units were issued to the former owner of the Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus/Dublin on July 24, 2006, in compliance with the earnout provisions of the original purchase agreement. After a one-year holding period from the date of issuance, partnership units may be redeemed for the cash value of one share of our common stock or, at our sole option, one share of common stock. During the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, 1,324,826 and 326,111 partnership units were redeemed in exchange for an equal number of shares of our common stock. During the three month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, 1,185,674 and 49,801 partnership units were redeemed in exchange for an equal number of shares of our common stock. As of June 30, 2007 there are 4,676,233 partnership units outstanding which represent an approximate minority interest ownership of 20%. These exchanges are non-cash items.

6. DEBT

Eagle’s notes payable as of June 30, 2007 are as follows ($000’s):

 

Properties Collateralized

   Amount    Interest
Rate
 

Cincinnati Landmark Marriott, Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland/Rockside and Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa Airport/Westshore

   $ 79,743    5.43 %

Hyatt Regency Rochester

     15,106    7.28 %

Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino San Juan

     38,200    5.14 %

Van Loan

     2    5.10 %

Hilton Glendale

     53,100    5.21 %
             

Fixed Debt

     186,151    5.46 %
             

US Bank Credit Facility

     72,200    7.82 %
             

Variable Debt

     72,200    7.82 %
             

Total Debt and Wgt Avg Cost of Debt

   $ 258,351    6.12 %
             

Total debt maturities, including capital lease obligations, as of June 30, 2007 were as follows ($000s):

 

2007

   $ 1,091

2008

     89,300

2009

     2,610

2010

     76,148

2011

     862

Thereafter

     88,364
      

Total

   $ 258,375
      

7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Hotel Management Agreements—Nine of our hotels are subject to management agreements with Commonwealth Hotels. Under these agreements, Eagle is obligated to pay monthly management fees equal to 2.75% in 2006, and 3.00% of gross revenues in 2007 and the years thereafter. Incentive fees may also be earned upon meeting certain net operating income thresholds. These management agreements have ten-year terms, with a renewal option for one additional five-year period. If Eagle terminates a management agreement on any of the properties prior to its expiration, due to sale of the property, Eagle may be required to pay a substantial termination fee. Eagle’s Chairman is the majority shareholder in Commonwealth Hotels. Management fees earned by

 

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Commonwealth Hotels for the six months ending June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were $1.6 million and $1.4 million. The management fees earned for the three months ending June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were $0.8 million and $0.7 million. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, Eagle owed Commonwealth Hotels $0.3 million in management fees payable.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and at the request of the AP AIMCAP Holdings, LLC, on May 25, 2007, the Company sent written notices to terminate the hotel management agreements for the following hotels:

 

Hotel

  

Location

 

Hotel Managed by

Cincinnati Landmark Marriott

   Covington, KY   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Hilton Cincinnati Airport

   Florence, KY   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge

   Burr Ridge, IL   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Embassy Suites Hotel Cincinnati-RiverCenter

   Covington, KY   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus/Dublin

   Dublin, OH   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland/Rockside

   Independence, OH   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Embassy Suites Hotel Denver-International Airport

   Denver, CO   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-Airport/Westshore

   Tampa, FL   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Embassy Suites Hotel Boston at Logan International Airport

   Boston, MA   Prism Hospitality, L.P.

Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Scottsdale*

   Phoenix, AZ   Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

* The termination notice for the Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Scottsdale was not provided to Commonwealth until June 15, 2007.

Strategic Alliance Agreement – Eagle has entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement (“SAA”) with Corporex and affiliated parties. The SAA provides Eagle with the right of first refusal for development opportunities with Corporex and affiliates, as well as a non-compete clause for markets in which we own or have an investment. The agreement expires October 1, 2014.

Leased Office Space—Eagle’s headquarters are located in an office building that is owned by a limited partnership in which Eagle’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are limited partners. We entered into a lease for this office space subsequent to our IPO at terms approximating the fair market value. We are obligated to pay $0.6 million in rent over a ten-year period, or on average, approximately $5,000 per month. The expense of this lease is being recognized on a straight-line basis. In addition to the rent payments, we will also be subject to a common area maintenance fee allocation related to this office space of approximately $2,000 per month. Eagle believes the lease payments do not exceed market value.

8. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

On June 1, 2007, Eagle declared a dividend of $0.175 per common share and operating partnership unit. This dividend was paid on July 16, 2007, to holders of record as of June 29, 2007. The total amount of the dividends paid to holders of our common stock was $3.4 million and $0.8 million was paid to holders of operating partnership units.

On June 1, 2007, Eagle declared a quarterly dividend of $0.515625 per 8.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share for the period ended June 30, 2007 to holders of record as of June 15, 2007. The total amount of dividends paid to holders of the preferred shares was $2.1 million and was paid on July 2, 2007.

On March 2, 2007, Eagle declared a dividend of $0.175 per common share and operating partnership unit. This dividend was paid on April 16, 2007, to holders of record as of March 30, 2007. The total amount of the dividends paid to holders of our common stock was $3.2 million and $1.0 million was paid to holders of operating partnership units.

On March 2, 2007, Eagle declared a quarterly dividend of $0.515625 per 8.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share for the period ended March 31, 2007 to holders of record as of March 16, 2007. The total amount of dividends paid to holders of the preferred shares was $2.1 million and was paid on April 2, 2007.

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, 1,324,826 operating partnership units were redeemed for an equal number of common shares. During the three months ended June 30, 2007, 1,185,674 operating partnership

 

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units were redeemed for an equal number of common shares. These redemptions are non-cash items. As of June 30, 2007, there were 4,676,233 operating partnership units outstanding.

Interest paid by Eagle during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was $7.8 million and $5.9 million. Interest paid during the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was $4.0 million and $3.1 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, Eagle granted approximately 120,000 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $1,220,000 under its LTIP and cancelled approximately 1,846 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $17,000. No shares of restricted stock were issued and approximately 1,238 shares of restricted stock, valued at approximately $11,000 were cancelled during the three months ended June 30, 2007. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, Eagle granted approximately 52,000 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $450,000. During the three months ended June 30, 2006, Eagle granted approximately 3,000 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $26,000. Approximately 3,000 shares of restricted stock, valued at approximately $30,000, were cancelled due to employee resignations during the six months ended June 30, 2006, with no cancellations occurring during the three months ended June 30, 2006.

9. INCOME TAXES

The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that the Company distributes at least 90% of the Company’s taxable income to the Company’s shareholders. The Company currently intends to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Company’s REIT status. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. If the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on the Company’s income as well as to federal income and excise taxes on the Company’s undistributed taxable income.

The Company had a net tax expense of $764 and $909, respectively, for the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

 

     2007    2006

Current

     

State and local income tax expense

   $ 372    $ 223

Federal income tax expense

     30      —  
             
     402      223

Deferred

     

State and local income tax expense

     24      59

Federal income tax expense

     338      627
             

Net income tax expense

   $ 764    $ 909
             

The Company had a net tax expense of $788 and $546, respectively, for the three month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

 

     2007    2006

Current

     

State and local income tax expense

   $ 307    $ 152

Federal income tax expense

     —        —  
             
     307      152

Deferred

     

State and local income tax expense

     28      10

Federal income tax expense

     453      384
             

Net income tax expense

   $ 788    $ 546
             

 

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The Company’s deferred tax asset related to its taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) consisted of the following for the periods ended June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:

 

     2007     2006  

State deferred tax asset

   $ 333     $ 357  

Federal deferred tax asset

     2,100       2,438  
                

Gross deferred tax asset

     2,433       2,795  

Valuation allowance

     (200 )     (200 )
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 2,233     $ 2,595  
                

The Company had an income tax payable of $521 and $474, respectively as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

 

     June 30,
2007
   December 31,
2006

State and local income tax payable

   $ 521    $ 474

Federal income tax payable

     —        —  
             

Income tax payable

   $ 521    $ 474
             

10. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. In addition, FIN 48 requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes and is effective as of the beginning of our 2007 fiscal year. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Restricted Cash — Under certain existing mortgage loan and hotel management agreements, Eagle is obligated to escrow payments for insurance, real estate taxes and 4% to 5% of gross revenue of certain properties for capital improvements.

Contingent Consideration — At the time we acquired our initial hotels, we agreed to make earn-out payments totaling in the aggregate up to 833,333 additional operating partnership units, which are payable to the original contributors of the Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus/Dublin, the Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland/Rockside and the Embassy Suites Hotel Denver-International Airport only if certain operating measurements are achieved on any trailing 12-month basis within three years from the contribution. For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2005, the Embassy Suites Hotel Denver-International Airport exceeded the operating measurements required to receive the additional 250,000 operating partnership units pursuant to the earn-out provisions of the original contribution agreement. These operating partnership units were issued to the former owners of that hotel on December 5, 2005. For the 12-month period ended June 30, 2006, the Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus/Dublin exceeded the operating measurements required to receive the additional 83,333 operating partnership units pursuant to the earn-out provisions of the original contribution agreement. These operating partnership units were issued to the former owner of that hotel on July 24, 2006.

Franchise Fees — All of our hotels, except the Hyatt Regency Rochester, operate under franchise agreements. In conjunction with these franchise agreements, Eagle is obligated to pay the franchisors royalty fees between 4% and 6% of gross room revenue, and under certain agreements, fees for marketing, reservations, and other related activities aggregating between 1% and 4% of gross room revenue. In addition, the Marriott hotels are obligated to pay between 2% and 3% for food and beverage revenues. Franchise fees are included in the “Selling, general and administrative” line of the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

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Litigation — We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, the amount of any ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Taxes — Under tax indemnification agreements with the contributors of certain initial hotels, Eagle has agreed to provide tax indemnification to the original contributors against certain tax consequences of a sale. We have agreed to pay the contributor’s tax liability with respect to gain allocated to the contributor under Section 704(C) of the Internal Revenue Code if we dispose of a property contributed by the contributor in a taxable transaction during a “protected period”, which continues until the earlier of: a) October 1, 2014, or b) the date on which the contributor no longer owns, in the aggregate, at least 25% of the units we issued to the contributor at the time of its contribution of property to our operating partnership.

12. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, comprehensive (loss)/income was ($66,000) and $2,496,000. For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, comprehensive income was $755,000 and $2,098,000. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, Eagle’s accumulated other comprehensive income was $0. The change in accumulated other comprehensive income was entirely due to Eagle’s unrealized gains on its marketable securities.

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 3, 2007, Eagle filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A) related to the proposed merger with and into AP AIMCAP Corp. as disclosed above under Merger Agreement.

On July 31, 2007, Eagle filed Definitive Additional Materials on Schedule 14A related to disclosures made as part of a settlement in principle with the plaintiff in the previously announced action in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Kenton Circuit Court brought by the City of Pontiac General Employees’ Retirement System, on behalf of itself and on behalf of all holders of the Company’s stock (excluding the named defendants and their affiliates).

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

We make forward-looking statements throughout this Form 10-Q that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and objectives. Statements regarding the following subjects are forward-looking by their nature:

 

   

Our business and investment strategy;

 

   

Our projected operating results;

 

   

Our ability to obtain future financing arrangements;

 

   

Our understanding of our competition;

 

   

Market trends;

 

   

Projected capital expenditures; and

 

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The impact of technology on our operations and business.

The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our stock. Additionally, the following factors could cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements:

 

   

The factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, including those set forth under the sections titled “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations,” “Business,” and “Properties;”

 

   

Risks and uncertainties related to the previously announced merger transaction with AP AIMCAP Holdings, LLC, including, among other things:

 

   

the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement;

 

   

the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against our company or our operating partnership and others relating to the merger agreement;

 

   

the inability to complete the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement due to the failure to obtain the requisite common shareholder approval or the failure to satisfy other conditions to consummation of the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement;

 

   

the failure of the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement to be completed for any other reason;

 

   

the risks that the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement divert the attention of our employees;

 

   

the significant restrictions on our business activities that are imposed on us and our subsidiaries by the merger agreement; and

 

   

the effect of the announcement of the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement on our stock price, customer relationships, operating results and business generally;

 

   

General volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our stock;

 

   

Changes in our business or investment strategy;

 

   

Availability, terms, and deployment of capital;

 

   

Availability of qualified personnel;

 

   

Changes in our industry and the market in which we operate, interest rates, or the general economy; and

 

   

The degree and nature of our competition.

When we use the words “will likely result,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue

 

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reliance on these forward-looking statements. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (together with its subsidiaries “Eagle” or “Company”), is a self-advised real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed to pursue investment opportunities in the full-service and all-suites hotel industry. As of June 30, 2007, Eagle’s portfolio consists of thirteen full-service and all-suites hotels under the Embassy Suites, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt brands.

For the second quarter of 2007, the Company had net income available to common shareholders of $0.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. FFO was $5.9 million and EBITDA was $12.9 million. RevPAR was $103.16.

For the first six months of 2007, the Company had net income available to common shareholders of $0, or ($0.01) per diluted share. FFO was $9.6 million and EBITDA was $22.5 million. RevPAR was $97.97.

FIRST SIX MONTHS HIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLOOK FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2007

Refer to the “Results of Operations” section below for discussion of our first six months of 2007 results compared to 2006 results.

In the hotel industry many categories of operating costs do not vary directly with the volume of sales, the exceptions being franchise, management, credit card fees and the costs of the food and beverages served. Because of this operating leverage, changes in sales volume disproportionately impact operating results. Room revenue is the most important category of revenue and drives other revenue categories such as food and beverage and telephone. There are three key performance indicators used in the hotel industry to measure room sales:

 

   

Occupancy, or the number of rooms sold, usually expressed as a percentage of total rooms available;

 

   

Average Daily Rate (“ADR”), which is total room revenue divided by the number of rooms sold; and

 

   

RevPAR (room revenue per available room), which is the product of the occupancy percentage and ADR.

Overall, industry-wide fundamentals were solid for the first six months of 2007. During that period RevPAR increased 4.3% over the same period in 2006. The occupancy percentage fell in 2007 by 3.4% to 69.8% but the ADR improved by 7.9% to $140.30. This improvement was the result of a strong second quarter after a sluggish first quarter that was impacted by weather events, weak group demand and uneven transient demand.

Our hotels saw a RevPAR increase of 7.3%, from $96.13 for the second quarter of 2006 to $103.16 for the second quarter of 2007. Virtually all of the RevPAR increase was attributable to an increase in ADR to $138.33 as the hotel occupancy was flat to 2006 at 74.6%.

On June 1, 2007, Eagle declared a dividend of $0.175 per common share and operating partnership unit. This dividend was paid on July 16, 2007, to holders of record as of June 29, 2007. The total amount of the dividends paid to holders of our common stock was $3.4 million and $0.8 million was paid to holders of operating partnership units.

On June 1, 2007, Eagle declared a quarterly dividend of $0.515625 per 8.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share for the period ended June 30, 2007 to holders of record as of June 15, 2007. The total amount of dividends paid to holders of the preferred shares was $2.1 million and was paid on July 2, 2007.

Interest paid by Eagle during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was $7.8 million and $5.9 million.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2007, Eagle granted approximately 120,000 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $1,220,000 under its LTIP and cancelled approximately 1,846 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $17,000. No shares of restricted stock were issued and approximately 1,238 shares of restricted stock, valued at approximately $11,000 were cancelled during the three months ended June 30, 2007. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, Eagle granted approximately 52,000 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $450,000. During the three months ended June 30, 2006, Eagle granted approximately 3,000 shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $26,000. Approximately 3,000 shares of restricted stock, valued at approximately $30,000, were cancelled due to employee resignations during the six months ended June 30, 2006, with no cancellations occurring during the three months ended June 30, 2006.

During the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, 1,324,826 and 326,111 partnership units were redeemed in exchange for an equal number of shares of our common stock. These exchanges are non-cash items. During the three month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, 1,185,674 and 49,801 partnership units were redeemed. As of June 30, 2007, there are 4,676,233 partnership units outstanding which represent an approximate minority interest ownership of 20%.

Management expects improved portfolio performance during the remainder of 2007 based on a rebound in group demand and steadier transient demand. Management expects the rate of RevPAR growth to be relatively consistent with that seen over the first six months. RevPAR growth at some hotels may be lower as the result of, among other things, difficult comparables created by the strong 2006 convention year in many of the markets in which we compete. We anticipate continuing increases in employee costs due to market and inflationary pressures. Management expects to see revenue increases in the remainder of 2007 over 2006 for the following reasons:

 

   

Continued market share gains at the Embassy Suites Boston at Logan International Airport.

 

   

Improved sales staffing at several of our hotels.

 

   

Aggressive asset and revenue management.

 

   

Hotel performance improvements following capital improvements made in 2005 and 2006.

This foregoing forward-looking statement is subject to risks and uncertainties. For more information, see the introductory paragraphs of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There were no changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates made by management in the six months ended June 30, 2007. For a more detailed description of our critical accounting policies, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Quarter Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to December 31, 2006

Total notes payable increased $4.8 million from $253.5 million to $258.3 million, or 1.9%. The increase was largely the result of the funds drawn on our credit facility to pay dividends that was somewhat offset by the cash generated by the hotel operations. Total assets decreased $2.7 million, largely the result of depreciation offset by an increased cash balance.

The unrestricted cash balance increased $4.4 million from December 31, 2006. This increase is the result of cash generated by hotel operations and cash drawn on the credit facility offset by the payment of common and preferred dividends and capital expenditures.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Quarter Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2006

 

(000’s)    2007    2006

Total Revenue

   $ 44,499    $ 38,514

 

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Operating Expense

   36,771    30,245

Net Operating Income

   7,728    8,269

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders

   755    2,101

Revenue. Total revenues increased $6.0 million, or 15.5%, from $38.5 million in the second quarter of 2006 to $44.5 million in the second quarter of 2007. $3.9 million of the increase was the result of the Embassy Boston acquisition in July 2006. In addition, the lease revenue generated by the Embassy Suites Hotel and Casino San Juan increased by $1.0 million as the result of lease adjustments that were effective April 1, 2007.

Our portfolio RevPAR increased from $96.13 for the second quarter of 2006 to $103.16 for the second quarter of 2007, or a 7.3% increase. The largest RevPAR improvements were seen at the Hyatt Rochester (+17.1%), the Embassy Suites Hotel Independence/Cleveland (+12.8%) and the Embassy Suites Hotel at the Denver International Airport (+9.9%).

Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses increased by $6.6 million, or 21.6%, from $30.2 million during the second quarter of 2006 to $36.8 million in the second quarter of 2007. Of this increase, approximately $2.8 million was related to the Embassy Boston that was acquired in July 2006. Total depreciation and amortization expense increased by $1.0 million, or 23.2%, from $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2006 to $5.1 million during the same period in 2007. This increase is related to $0.6 million of depreciation expense for the Embassy Boston and additional depreciation as the result of capital projects completed in 2006. The remainder of the increase at the hotel level was largely due to items that vary directly with an increase in revenues, such as housekeeping expense and franchise, management and credit card fees. In addition, there was an increase in corporate expense of $2.3 million, largely attributable to legal, accounting and other fees directly related to our pending merger, subject to shareholder approval.

Operating Income. Net operating income decreased by $0.6 million, or 6.5%, to $7.7 million in the second quarter of 2007 from $8.3 million during the second quarter of 2006. The decrease was the result of the significant increase in the corporate expenses related to the strategic alternative process and increased depreciation, largely offset by the increased hotel revenues.

Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased in the second quarter of 2007 by approximately $0.9 million, or 32.9%, to $3.9 million from $3.0 million in 2006. The increase is the result of the debt incurred related to the acquisition of the Embassy Boston.

Income Tax Expense. A net income tax expense of $0.8 million was booked for the three month period ending June 30, 2007, as compared to a net income tax expense of $0.5 million for the same period in 2006. This was largely the result of increased state and local taxes.

Minority Interest. Minority interest in the operating partnership represents the limited partners’ proportionate share of the equity in the operating partnership. Loss or income is allocated to minority interest based on the weighted average percentage ownership during the quarter. For the three month period ending June 30, 2007, the weighted average percentage of the limited partners’ ownership was approximately 20%. As a result of this ownership percentage, the portion of the income allocated to minority interest for the second quarter of 2007 was $0.3 million versus an allocation of $0.7 million of income during the second quarter of 2006.

Distributions to Preferred Shareholders. During the three-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company made distributions in the amount of the $2.1 million related to the Series A Preferred Shares. These shares were issued as the result of a public offering that closed on June 13, 2005.

Net (Loss) Income Available to Common Shareholders. The net income available to common shareholders of approximately $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2007 represented a decrease of approximately $1.3 million from the $2.1 million of net income available to common shareholders recognized in the second quarter of 2006. The decrease was due to the increased corporate expenses related to the strategic alternative process.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2006

 

(000’s)    2007    2006

Total Revenue

   $ 83,137    $ 73,672

Operating Expense

     70,784      59,641

 

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Net Operating Income

   12,353     14,031

Net (Loss) Income Available to Common Shareholders

   (66 )   2,490

Revenue. Total revenues increased $9.4 million, or 12.8%, from $73.7 million in the first six months of 2006 to $83.1 million in the first six months of 2007. $6.2 million of the increase was the result of the Embassy Boston acquisition in July 2006. In addition, the lease revenue generated by the Embassy Suites Hotel and Casino San Juan increased by $1.4 million as the result of lease adjustments that were effective January 1 and April 1, 2007.

Our portfolio RevPAR increased from $93.93 for the first six months of 2006 to $97.97 for the first six months of 2007, or a 4.3% increase. The Hyatt Rochester (+10.1%), Embassy Suites Hotel at the Denver International Airport (+8.5%) and the Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge (+8.5%) were the properties that showed the largest RevPAR increases.

It is important to note that virtually all of the RevPAR growth in 2007 is the result of the increased ADR ($140.30 in 2007 compared to $129.98 in 2006) as our occupancy percentage actually fell (69.8% in 2007 versus 72.3% in 2006). A key part of our asset management strategy is to focus on the growth of ADR as a more sustainable revenue strategy than to simply boost occupancy through underpricing the competition.

Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses increased by $11.2 million, or 18.7%, from $59.6 million during the first six months of 2006 to $70.8 million in the first six months of 2007. Of this increase, approximately $5.1 million was related to the Embassy Boston that was acquired in July 2006. Total depreciation and amortization expense increased by $1.9 million, or 22.6%, from $8.2 million in the first six months of 2006 to $10.1 million during the same period in 2007. This increase is related to $1.2 million of depreciation expense for the Embassy Boston and additional depreciation as the result of capital projects completed in 2006. The corporate expense increased by $2.9 million in 2007 largely attributable to the strategic alternative process.

Operating Income. Net operating income decreased by $1.6 million, or 12.0%, to $12.4 million in the first six months of 2007 from $14.0 million during the same period of 2006. The decrease was the result of the increased depreciation expense and the corporate expense, driven by the expense associated with the strategic alternative process, somewhat offset by the operating income provided by the existing hotels as a result of the increased revenues.

Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased in the first six months of 2007 by approximately $1.8 million, or 30.9%, to $7.7 million from $5.9 million in 2006. The increase is the result of the debt incurred related to the acquisition of the Embassy Boston.

Income Tax Expense. A net income tax expense of $0.8 million was booked for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 as compared to a net income tax expense of $0.9 million for the same period in 2006. This was the result of lower taxable income in 2007 as compared to 2006, largely offset by increased state and local taxes.

Minority Interest. Minority interest in the operating partnership represents the limited partners’ proportionate share of the equity in the operating partnership. Income is allocated to minority interest based on the weighted average percentage ownership during the quarter. For the six month period ending June 30, 2007, the weighted average percentage of the limited partners’ ownership was approximately 22%. As a result of this ownership percentage, the portion of the income earned during the first six months of 2007 and 2006 and allocated to the minority interest was $0 and $0.8 million, respectively.

Distributions to Preferred Shareholders. During the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company made distributions in the amount of the $4.1 million related to the Series A Preferred Shares. These shares were issued as the result of a public offering that closed on June 13, 2005.

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders. The net income available to common shareholders of $0 in the first six months of 2007 was a decrease from the $2.5 million earned for the same period of 2006. The decrease was the result of increased depreciation, interest and corporate expenses, somewhat offset by the increased operating income provided by the hotel operations and the decreased allocation of income to the minority interest.

 

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

The White Paper on Funds From Operations (“FFO”) approved by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) in April 2002 defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets and extraordinary items as defined by GAAP, plus certain items such as real estate related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustment for any minority interest deriving from unconsolidated entities and joint ventures. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors and analysts have considered the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves. Thus, NAREIT created FFO as a supplemental measure of REIT operating performance that excludes historical cost depreciation, among other items, from GAAP net income. Management believes that the use of FFO, combined with the required primary GAAP presentations, has improved the understanding of operating results of REITs among the investing public and made comparisons of REIT operating results more meaningful. Management considers FFO to be a useful measure of adjusted earnings for reviewing comparative operating and financial performance (although FFO should be reviewed in conjunction with net income (loss), which remains the primary measure of performance) because by excluding gains or losses related to sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets and excluding real estate asset depreciation and amortization, FFO assists in comparing the operating performance of a company’s real estate between periods or as compared to different companies.

We compute FFO in accordance with our interpretation of standards established by NAREIT which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the NAREIT definition differently than us. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income as an indication of our financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities as determined by GAAP as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. FFO may include funds that may not be available for the Company’s discretionary use due to functional requirements to conserve funds for capital expenditures and property acquisitions, and other commitments and uncertainties.

The following is a reconciliation between net income and FFO for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively (in thousands, except share amounts):

NET INCOME TO FFO RECONCILIATION

 

     Q2 2007     Q2 2006  

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ 755     $ 2,101  

Gain on sale of assets

     —         (2 )

Minority interest

     253       711  

Real estate related depreciation

     4,919       3,960  
                

FFO

   $ 5,927     $ 6,770  
                

Fully diluted weighted average shares and partnership units outstanding

     23,679       23,479  
                
     YTD 2007     YTD 2006  

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ (66 )   $ 2,490  

Gain on sale of assets

     —         (2 )

Minority interest

     (16 )     839  

Real estate related depreciation

     9,704       7,847  
                

FFO

   $ 9,622     $ 11,174  
                

Fully diluted weighted average shares and partnership units outstanding

     23,647       23,418  
                

 

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EBITDA

EBITDA herein is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe that EBITDA is helpful to investors and management as a measure of the performance of the Company because it provides an indication of the operating performance of the properties within the portfolio and is not impacted by the capital structure of the REIT. EBITDA does not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income as an indication of our financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities as determined by GAAP as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. EBITDA may include funds that may not be available for the Company’s discretionary use due to functional requirements to conserve funds for capital expenditures and property acquisitions, and other commitments and uncertainties.

The following is a reconciliation between net income and EBITDA for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively (in thousands):

NET INCOME TO EBITDA RECONCILIATION

 

     Q2 2007     Q2 2006  

Net income

   $ 2,818     $ 4,163  

Minority interest

     253       711  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     788       546  

Depreciation and amortization

     5,099       4,139  

Other expense/(income)

     3       (2 )

Interest expense

     3,941       2,966  
                

EBITDA

   $ 12,902     $ 12,523  
                
     YTD 2007     YTD 2006  

Net income

   $ 4,059     $ 6,615  

Minority interest

     (16 )     839  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     764       909  

Depreciation and amortization

     10,063       8,205  

Other expense/(income)

     3       (2 )

Interest expense

     7,677       (5,864 )
                

EBITDA

   $ 22,550     $ 10,702  
                

Key Hotel Operating Statistics

The following table illustrates key operating statistics of our portfolio for the three months ended June 30, 2007. This table assumes that the third party lessee structure for the Embassy San Juan Hotel & Casino does not exist:

 

Three Months Ended June 30    2007     2006  

13 hotels

    

Room revenues

   $ 49,042     $ 47,209  

RevPAR (1)

   $ 109.04     $ 104.37  

Occupancy

     76.2 %     76.5 %

Average daily rate (2)

   $ 143.12     $ 136.48  

 

Six Months Ended June 30    2007     2006  

13 hotels

    

Room revenues

   $ 93,974     $ 90,424  

RevPAR (1)

   $ 105.68     $ 101.12  

Occupancy

     71.9 %     73.5 %

Average daily rate (2)

   $ 147.01     $ 137.62  

(1) RevPAR is the product of the occupancy percentage and ADR.
(2) Average daily rate is total room revenue divided by the number of rooms sold.

For comparative purposes, this schedule includes the Embassy Suites Boston at Logan International Airport, which was acquired on July 21, 2006, for the entire three month and six month periods ending March 31, 2007 and 2006.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal source of funds to meet our cash requirements, including distributions to stockholders, is our share of the operating partnership’s cash flow. The operating partnership’s principal source of revenue is the cash flow provided by the hotel operations.

Below is a comparison of the cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively (000’s):

 

     2007     2006  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 15,564     $ 17,923  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (3,799 )     (509 )

Net cash used in financing activities

     (7,346 )     (19,027 )
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4,419     $ (1,613 )
                

Cash flow from hotel operations is subject to all operating risks common to the hotel industry, including:

 

 

Competition for guests from other hotels;

 

 

Adverse effects of general and local economic conditions;

 

 

Dependence on demand from business and leisure travelers, which may fluctuate and be seasonal;

 

 

Increases in energy costs, airline fares, and other expenses related to travel, which may deter traveling;

 

 

Increases in operating costs related to inflation and other factors, including wages, benefits, insurance, and energy;

 

 

Overbuilding in the hotel industry, especially in particular markets; and

 

 

Actual or threatened acts of terrorism and actions taken against terrorists, which often cause public concern about travel safety.

Recurring capital expenditures and debt service are the most significant short-term liquidity requirements.

We have considered our short-term (defined as one-year or less) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flow from operations and other expected liquidity sources to meet these needs. We expect our principal short-term liquidity needs will be to fund normal recurring expenses, debt service requirements, and any distributions on our outstanding common shares, Series A Preferred Shares and operating partnership units. We anticipate that these needs will be met with cash flows provided by operating activities and proceeds from additional financings.

Assuming our merger is not consummated as anticipated, we expect to meet long-term (defined as greater than one year) liquidity requirements such as property acquisitions, scheduled debt maturities, major renovations, development projects and other nonrecurring capital improvements utilizing cash flow from operations, additional debt financings and preferred or common equity offerings. We expect to acquire additional hotel properties as suitable opportunities arise.

 

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Capital Projects

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we spent approximately $4.0 million, on capital improvements.

Below is a table depicting the significant capital expenditures by hotel for the six months ended June 30, 2007:

 

Hotel

   2007 Capital Expenditures

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport

   $ 0.9 million

Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino San Juan

     0.8 million

Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix/Scottsdale

     0.6 million

Hilton Glendale

     0.5 million

Hyatt Regency Rochester

     0.3 million

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Cash Distribution Policy

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2004. To qualify as a REIT, we will be required to make annual distributions to our shareholders of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which is determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and by excluding net capital gain and which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles). The amount, timing and frequency of distributions will be authorized by our board of directors and declared by us based upon a variety of factors deemed relevant by our directors, including applicable provisions of the merger agreement we entered into with AP AIMCAP Holdings, LLC and AP AIMCAP Corporation, and no assurance can be given that our distribution policy will not change in the future. Our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders will depend, in part, upon the management of our properties by our independent hotel managers. Distributions to our stockholders will generally be taxable to our stockholders as ordinary income; however, because a portion of our investments will be equity ownership interests in hotels, which will result in depreciation and non-cash charges against our income, a portion of our distributions may constitute a tax-free return of capital. To the extent not inconsistent with maintaining our REIT status, our TRS may retain any after-tax earnings.

Inflation

We rely entirely on the performance of our properties and the ability of the properties’ managers to increase revenues to keep pace with inflation. Hotel operators can generally increase room rates rather quickly, but competitive pressures may limit their ability to raise rates faster than inflation. Our general and administrative costs, such as real estate and personal property taxes, wages, property and casualty insurance, and utilities are also subject to inflationary pressures.

Seasonality

Virtually all of our properties’ operations are subject to the peaks and valleys associated with seasonal occupancy. The seasonality pattern nevertheless can be expected to cause fluctuations in our revenue. We anticipate that our cash flow from the operation of the properties will be sufficient to enable us to make quarterly distributions to maintain our REIT status. To the extent that cash flow from operations is insufficient during any quarter due to temporary or seasonal fluctuations in revenue, we expect to utilize other cash on hand or borrowings to make required distributions. However, we cannot make any assurances that we will make distributions in the future.

Geographic Concentration

Three of our hotels are located in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area. Economic and real estate conditions in this area significantly affect our revenues. Business layoffs, downsizing,

 

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industry slowdowns, demographic changes and other similar factors may adversely affect the economic climate in this locale. Any resulting oversupply or reduced demand for hotels in the area would adversely affect revenues and net income.

Competition and Other Economic Factors

Our hotels are located in developed areas that contain other hotel properties. The future occupancy, average daily rate and RevPAR of any hotel could be materially and adversely affected by an increase in the number of or quality of the competitive hotel properties in its market area. Competition could also affect the quality and quantity of future investment opportunities, and our ability to sell existing properties.

As a portion of the lodging industry’s sales are based upon business, commercial and leisure travel, changes in general economic conditions, demographics, or changes in local business economics, could affect these and other travel segments. This may affect demand for rooms, which would affect hotel revenues.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our primary market risk exposure consists of changes in interest rates on borrowings under our debt instruments that bear interest at variable rates that fluctuate with market interest rates. Our variable rate debt as of June 30, 2007 is $72.2 million, or approximately 28%, of our debt.

We have entered into both variable and fixed rate debt arrangements to allow us to optimize the balance of using variable rate debt versus fixed rate debt. The weighted average interest rate of our variable rate debt and total debt as of June 30, 2007 was 7.82% and 6.12%, respectively.

We do not believe that changes in market interest rates will have a material impact on the performance or fair value of our hotel portfolio because the value of our hotel portfolio is based primarily on the operating cash flow of the hotels, before interest expense charges. However, a change of 1/4% in the index rate to which our variable rate debt is tied would change our annual interest expense incurred by $0.2 million, based upon the debt outstanding at June 30, 2007.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of June 30, 2007, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive and financial officers regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)). Based upon the evaluation, they concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that material information required to be disclosed in this Quarterly Report was recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2007 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On May 31, 2007, Corporex Realty & Investment, LLC (“CRI”) filed a complaint in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Kenton Circuit Court against the Company and the operating partnership, L.P. (the “Partnership”). CRI is an affiliate of William P. Butler. In the complaint, CRI claims that the Company and the operating partnership are in breach of an option agreement relating to the Company’s Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland/Rockside and seeks injunctive relief and damages. The claims appear to be based primarily on the Company’s termination of the hotel management agreement with Commonwealth, the manager of the hotel. The Company and the operating partnership believe that the allegations and claims in the complaint are without merit and intend to vigorously defend themselves in this matter.

As previously announced, on May 25, 2007, the Company sent written notices to terminate the hotel management agreements for nine of its hotels, eight of which are managed by Commonwealth. On May 30, 2007, the Company received a notice from Commonwealth disputing the Company’s right to give notice of termination under the hotel management agreements with Commonwealth prior to the consummation of the transactions

 

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contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Commonwealth has demanded arbitration of the termination of the hotel management agreements and other related issues. The Company disagrees with Commonwealth’s claims and plans to arbitrate these issues.

As previously announced, on February 28, 2007, a purported class action complaint was filed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Kenton Circuit Court against Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), each of its directors and Corporex Companies, LLC. The action was brought by the City of Pontiac General Employees’ Retirement System, on behalf of itself and behalf of all holders of the Company’s stock (excluding the named defendants and their affiliates). On July 20, 2007, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint which alleges, among other things, that the directors have breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with the previously announced acquisition of the Company pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 27, 2007 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, AP AIMCAP Holdings LLC, AP AIMCAP Corporation, and EHP Operating Partnership L.P. Contemporaneously with the amended complaint, the Company received a settlement offer from the plaintiff. The principal claims in the amended complaint are the following: (1) that in pursuing and approving the acquisition, the directors failed to satisfy their fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, good faith, candor and independence owed to the shareholders of the Company, and (2) that the disclosures about the acquisition, including the information contained in the Definitive Proxy Statement filed by the Company, omitted or misrepresented material information about the transaction, alleged conflicts of interests of the directors, and the financial prospects of the Company. The amended complaint seeks, among other things, injunctive relief against the Company from consummating the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and unspecified damages on behalf of the Company, including attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses.

On July 25, 2007, the plaintiff filed a motion for temporary injunction to prevent the Company and other defendants from holding a shareholder vote on the proposed acquisition contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

On July 31, 2007, Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. (“Eagle” or the “Company”) agreed on a settlement in principle (the “Settlement”) with the plaintiff in the previously announced action in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Kenton Circuit Court brought by the City of Pontiac General Employees’ Retirement System, on behalf of itself and on behalf of all holders of the Company’s stock (excluding the named defendants and their affiliates). The Settlement remains subject to appropriate documentation by the parties, approval by Eagle’s board of directors and approval by the court.

As part of the Settlement, the Company agreed to make the disclosures set forth in its current report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July 31, 2007.

In addition to the complaints mentioned above, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, the amount of any ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Other than described below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Risks Related to the Proposed Merger

On April 27, 2007, we and the operating partnership each entered into the Merger Agreement with AP AIMCAP Holdings LLC (“Parent”) and AP AIMCAP Corporation pursuant to which we will be acquired through the process set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. On July 3, 2007, we filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement relating to the Merger and a special meeting for holders of our common stock to consider and vote upon the Merger, the Merger Agreement and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. The special meeting will be held at the Marriott RiverCenter located at 10 West RiverCenter Boulevard, Covington, Kentucky 41011 on Wednesday, August 8, 2007, beginning at 10:00 a.m. local time. We have established the close of business on June 15, 2007 as the record date for determining the holders of shares of Eagle’s common stock entitled to notice of the special meeting and to vote on the merger proposal. We urge all of our shareholders to read the proxy statement. In relation to the Merger, we are subject to certain risks including, but not limited to, those set forth below.

 

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Failure to complete the Merger could negatively impact our stock price and our future business and financial results.

Completion of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of various closing conditions, including, among other things, the requisite approval of the Merger by the affirmative vote of holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock at the record date, the absence of a material adverse effect (as defined in the Merger Agreement) on us, the delivery of a tax opinion relating to our REIT tax status, the receipt of certain third party consents, the absence of any injunction issued by any governmental body preventing the consummation of the Merger and the continued accuracy at the closing of the Merger of our representations and warranties made in the Merger Agreement. There is no assurance that all of the various closing conditions will be satisfied or waived.

If the Merger is not completed for any reason, we will be subject to several risks, including the following:

 

 

being required, under certain circumstances, including if we sign a definitive agreement with respect to a superior proposal from another potential buyer, to pay a termination fee of $12.75 million to Parent;

 

 

being required, under certain circumstances, including if we breach the Merger Agreement, to reimburse Parent for up to $10.0 million of its transaction costs and expenses;

 

 

having incurred certain costs relating to the Merger that are payable whether or not the Merger is completed, including legal, accounting, financial advisor and printing fees; and

 

 

having had the focus of management directed toward the Merger and integration planning instead of on our core business and other opportunities that could have been beneficial to us.

In addition, we would not realize any of the expected benefits of having completed the Merger. If the Merger is not completed, we cannot assure you that these risks will not materialize or materially adversely affect our business, financial results, financial condition and stock price.

Provisions of the Merger Agreement may deter alternative business combinations and could negatively impact our stock price if the Merger Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances or otherwise fails to close.

Restrictions in the Merger Agreement on solicitation generally prohibit us from soliciting, initiating or facilitating any acquisition proposal or offer for a merger, business combination or sale of 20% or more of our assets with any other party, including a proposal that might be advantageous to our shareholders when compared to the terms and conditions of the Merger. If the Merger is not completed, we may not be able to conclude another merger, sale or combination on as favorable terms, in a timely manner, or at all. If the Merger Agreement is terminated, we, in certain specified circumstances, may be required to pay Parent a termination fee of $12.75 million. In addition, under certain circumstances, we may be required to reimburse Parent for its transaction expenses in an amount not to exceed $10.0 million. These provisions may deter third parties from proposing or pursuing alternative business combinations that might result in greater value to our shareholders than the Merger. These provisions and certain specific circumstances are set forth in the Merger Agreement, which has been filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 30, 2007.

Our stock price and businesses may be adversely affected if the Merger is not completed.

If the Merger is not completed, the trading price of our common stock may decline to the extent that the current market prices reflect a market assumption that the Merger will be completed. In addition, our businesses and operations may be harmed to the extent that our franchisors and others believe that we cannot effectively operate in the marketplace on a stand-alone basis, or there is employee uncertainty surrounding the future direction of the strategy by us on a stand-alone basis.

While the Merger Agreement is in effect, we are subject to significant restrictions on our business activities, and activities relating to the Merger may divert the attention of our employees.

While the Merger Agreement is in effect, we are subject to significant restrictions on our business activities and must generally operate our business in the ordinary course (subject to certain exceptions or the consent of Parent). In addition, while subject to the Merger Agreement, we are not permitted to pay any dividends on our common stock or make any other distribution, payable in cash, stock, property or otherwise, except for payment of

 

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our regular quarterly dividends with respect to outstanding shares of our common stock and the Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms thereof as in effect on the date of the Merger Agreement. These interim operating covenants are set forth in the Merger Agreement, which has been filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 30, 2007. You should read the Merger Agreement for more details about the Merger and the interim operating covenants. Because of these restrictions on our business activities and because our employees will likely be required to divert significant attention to Merger-related activities, our ability to capitalize on growth opportunities and other business opportunities, make other capital expenditures as agreed with Parent, and sell assets and reduce our indebtedness, will be limited, which could have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations or financial condition.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On May 1, 2007, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The matters on which the shareholders voted, in person or by proxy, were:

 

   

for the election of members of the Board of Directors to serve until the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified;

 

   

the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007; and

 

   

shareholder proposal to call upon Directors to request that Eagle Chairman William P. Butler waive termination fees associated with Commonwealth management agreements in order to maximize shareholder value.

Election of Board of Directors:

 

Director

   Votes For    Votes Against    Votes Withheld

William P. Butler

   10,428,709    0    1,956,340

J. William Blackham

   11,870,966    0    514,383

Robert J. Kohlhepp

   11,144,888    0    1,240,161

Frank C. McDowell

   12,156,126    0    228,923

Louis D. George

   12,098,403    0    286,646

Thomas R. Engel

   12,015,747    0    369,302

Thomas E. Costello

   12,033,226    0    351,823

Thomas E. Banta

   11,623,601    0    761,448

Paul S. Fisher

   12,158,039    0    227,010

Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors:

 

Votes For

 

Votes Against

 

Votes Withheld

12,050,896

  130,000   203,254

Request William Butler Waive Commonwealth Termination Fees:

 

Votes For

 

Votes Against

 

Votes Withheld

1,234,921

  10,994,512   170,616

 

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   

Description

  2.1    Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 27, 2007, by and among Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc., EHP Operating Partnership, L.P., AP AIMCAP Holdings LLC, and AP AIMCAP Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed April 30, 2007.
10.1    Amendment to employment agreement of Raymond D. Martz, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report of Form 8-K filed April 11, 2007.
10.2    Amendment to employment agreement of Brian Guernier, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the current report of Form 8-K filed April 11, 2007.
10.3    Guaranty, dated April 27, 2007, by Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund V, L.P. in favor of Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed April 30, 2007.
31.1    Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31.2    Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.1    Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.2    Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

SIGNATURES

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

 

EAGLE HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.

By:

 

/s/ J. William Blackham

  J. William Blackham
  President and Chief Executive Officer
DATED: AUGUST 7, 2007

By:

 

/s/ Raymond D. Martz

  Raymond D. Martz
  Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
  (Principal Accounting Officer)

DATED: AUGUST 7, 2007

 

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