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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of March, 2003

 

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.


(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

  Canadian Pacific Tower, Ste 1600, 100 Wellington Street W.,
Toronto, Ontario M5K 1B7, Canada


(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

     (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

     
Form 20-F o   Form 40-F x

     (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

     
Yes o   No x

     (If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-                          .

     This report furnished on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into each of the Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933 of the registrant: Form S-8 No. 333-13960.



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Exhibits Index appears on Page 3


Exhibits Index
2002 Annual Report
Notice of Annual and Special Meeting
Management Proxy Circular dated March 6, 2003
Form of Proxy


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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.

         
    FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS INC.
(Registrant)
         
         
         
Date: March 17, 2003   By:   /s/ Thomas C. Griffiths
       
        Name: Thomas C. Griffiths
        Title: Assistant Secretary

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Exhibits Index

The following is a list of Exhibits included as part of this Report on Form 6-K.

     
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibits

 
99.1   Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. 2002 Annual Report
99.2   Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
99.3   Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. Management Proxy Circular dated March 6, 2003
99.4   Form of Proxy

3 EX-99.1 3 t09273exv99w1.htm 2002 ANNUAL REPORT exv99w1

 

Well Positioned

     FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS INC.

     2002 ANNUAL REPORT

     (FAIRMONT HOTEL lOGO)

 


 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

                         
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)   2002   2001   2000

 
 
 
REVENUES UNDER MANAGEMENT (1)
  $ 1,628.7     $ 1,570.8     $ 1,625.4  
 
   
     
     
 
OPERATING REVENUES (2)
                       
Hotel ownership operations
    516.6       489.6       464.7  
Management operations
    36.1       34.3       41.8  
Real Estate
    37.9       13.4       10.2  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    590.6       537.3       516.7  
 
   
     
     
 
EBITDA (3)
    198.3       163.1       195.1  
 
   
     
     
 
BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    1.18       (0.43 )     0.56  
 
   
     
     
 


(1)   Revenues from owned, managed and franchised hotels.
 
(2)   Revenues before other revenues from managed and franchised properties (these consist of direct and indirect costs relating primarily to marketing and reservation services that are reimbursed by hotel owners on a cost recovery basis).
 
(3)   Operating income before interest, taxes, amortization, other income and expenses and reorganization and corporate expenses. Management considers EBITDA to be a meaningful indicator of operating performance. This calculation may be different than the calculation used by other entities.
         
REVENUES UNDER MANAGEMENT   OPERATING REVENUES   EBITDA
(in millions of U.S. dollars)   (in millions of U.S. dollars)   (in millions of U.S. dollars)

 
 
(BAR CHART)
  (BAR CHART)   (BAR CHART)

Fairmont At-A-Glance [2] Message to our Shareholders [4] Hotel Portfolio [18] Forward-Looking Information [20] Management’s Discussion and Analysis [21] Statement of Management’s Responsibility for Financial Information [46] Auditors’ Report and Comments by Auditors on Canadian — United States Reporting Differences [47] Consolidated Financial Statements [48] Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [52] Board of Directors and Senior Officers [78] Shareholder Information [IBC]

 


 

Well positioned aptly describes the portfolio of 41 luxury and 40 first-class hotels and resorts owned and operated by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. Our distinguished, world-class mix of unique destinations in North America and abroad positions us well for performance and growth as we continue to build the Fairmont brand and successfully execute our value creation strategies.

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FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS INC. (“FHR”)

HOTEL MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS (83.5% owned by FHR)

Fairmont is North America’s largest luxury hotel management company with a collection of 41 world-class resorts and city center hotels in six countries. In 2002, the portfolio increased by 10% with the addition of four new management contracts. Featuring such storied hotels as The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, these properties are often attractions in and of themselves. The remaining 16.5% of Fairmont is held by Maritz, Wolff & Co., a Los Angeles hotel investment partnership.

CONTRIBUTION TO EBITDA

(PIE CHART)

                         
HIGHLIGHTS                    
(U.S.$ millions)   2002   2001   2000

 
 
 
Revenues under management
  $ 1,316.2     $ 1,252.9     $ 1,297.4  
Revenues
  $ 41.3     $ 39.9     $ 43.3  
EBITDA
  $ 28.9     $ 24.1     $ 31.9  
Total properties
    41       37       36  
Total guestrooms
    20,396       18,564       18,143  

DELTA HOTELS (100% owned by FHR)

Delta is Canada’s largest first-class hotel management company with 39 (1) managed and franchised hotels and resorts. Over the past five years, Delta has committed to improving the overall quality of its portfolio and the company’s brand image. Delta strengthens FHR’s Canadian leadership position, provides a complementary first-class brand and continues to create economies of scale.

(1)   Includes Delta St. Eugene Mission Resort, opened January 2003.

CONTRIBUTION TO EBITDA

(PIE CHART)

                         
HIGHLIGHTS                  
(U.S.$ millions)   2002   2001   2000  

 
 
 
Revenues under management
  $ 312.5     $ 317.9     $ 328.0  
Revenues
  $ 11.4     $ 10.4     $ 11.9  
EBITDA
  $ 8.1     $ 7.6     $ 8.6  
Total properties
    38       38       35  
Total guestrooms
    11,200       11,211       11,810  

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HOTEL OWNERSHIP OPERATIONS

FAIRMONT REAL ESTATE (100% owned by FHR)

FHR has real estate ownership interests ranging from approximately 20% to 100% in 23 properties, including the company’s “Big 11” assets that are expected to generate approximately two-thirds of FHR’s EBITDA in 2003. The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess are all held in this portfolio. FHR also holds real estate assets, primarily consisting of two large undeveloped land blocks in Toronto and Vancouver.

CONTRIBUTION TO EBITDA

(PIE CHART)

                         
HIGHLIGHTS                  
(U.S.$ millions)   2002   2001   2000  

 
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 516.6     $ 489.6     $ 464.7  
EBITDA
  $ 143.4     $ 126.1     $ 143.5  
Total properties (100% owned)
    16       15       14  
Total guestrooms (100% owned)
    7,408       6,871       7,507  
Total properties (partially owned)
    7       5       4  
Total guestrooms (partially owned)
    2,078       1,626       1,248  

LEGACY HOTELS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (35% owned by FHR)

Legacy is Canada’s premier hotel real estate investment trust with 22 luxury and first-class hotels and resorts in Canada and one in the United States. FHR owns 35% of Legacy’s units and manages all of its properties. In addition, FHR and Legacy share a strategic alliance which provides mutually beneficial business opportunities. Legacy’s conservative debt position and desire to further diversify its portfolio should lead to additional management contracts and future selling opportunities for FHR.

CONTRIBUTION TO EBITDA

(PIE CHART)

                         
HIGHLIGHTS                  
As reported by Legacy Hotels REIT                          
(Cdn$ millions)   2002   2001   2000  

 
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 647.6     $ 606.8     $ 501.7  
EBITDA
  $ 146.0     $ 140.2     $ 121.7  
Total properties
    23       21       19  
Total guestrooms
    10,290       9,558       8,500  

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MESSAGE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

In our first full year as a public company, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“FHR”) led its major lodging competitors with EBITDA growth of 22%, despite a challenging economy. We made significant progress in solidifying our position as one of the preeminent hoteliers in the luxury hotel market. This was accomplished by expanding our portfolio into four new markets and by increasing brand awareness.

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Our collection of irreplaceable world-class properties, emerging brand strength, growing expertise in related businesses and financial capacity to expand the portfolio position us well for continued growth.

Industry-Leading Performance in Our First Full Year as a Public Company

2002 proved to be more challenging for the hospitality industry than anyone had anticipated. While the effects of September 11 dissipated, the realities of a weak economy and fragile political environment continued to suppress lodging demand throughout the year. A projected economic recovery in the second half of 2002 did not occur and we now believe that meaningful growth will not be seen until 2004.

Through this difficult period, we delivered solid results. Operating revenues increased 10% and EBITDA improved 22%. On a comparable hotel basis, revenue per available room, or RevPAR, was down 1.3% at our owned hotels and decreased 2.0% at the Fairmont managed properties. This performance was ahead of published industry results as well as our luxury peer group.

A significant part of our 2002 performance can be attributed to the following factors:

  Solid leisure orientation protected us from declines in business travel
 
  Considerable Canadian distribution benefited from the strong Canadian economy
 
  Irreplaceable collection of owned luxury resorts in markets with high barriers to entry
 
  Repositioned assets which began realizing the benefit of extensive capital renovations over the last couple of years
 
  Increases in operating performance driven by improvements in service levels, brand awareness, competitive RevPAR and employee satisfaction

The balanced nature of our portfolio has, and should continue to insulate us from volatility in any single market segment. With similar market trends anticipated this year, we remain poised to once again be one of the leading lodging industry performers.

Emerging Brand Strength

The Fairmont brand was built on its strong reputation in major U.S. markets like San Francisco. In 1999, only seven Fairmont hotels existed, all located in the United States. Today, there are 41 properties in six countries in the Fairmont collection. The brand’s increasing distribution has enabled it to emerge as a leading luxury hospitality brand with growing awareness throughout North America.

In addition to higher levels of general awareness, loyalty to the Fairmont brand is also growing as more guests join our recognition program — Fairmont President’s Club. These members are increasing the amount they spend with Fairmont, as they stay at our new properties and are willing to pay higher rates for specialized products and services like Fairmont Gold, our “hotel within a hotel", featuring private check-in, exclusive concierge and other services and amenities.

Fairmont’s growing awareness and loyalty is translating into stronger competitive positioning for the brand, with the majority of our hotels improving their competitive yield in 2002. This improving brand performance will not only increase revenues at existing owned and managed hotels, it will enhance performance at new additions to the portfolio.

Fairmont’s luxury positioning is supported by a high level of personalized service. Our investment in leading-edge technology infrastructure and a customer relationship management system is now helping to deliver tailored packages and services to our most valued guests.

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MESSAGE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

Growth Drivers — Acquisitions, Renovations, Related Businesses

In 2002, we used our strong balance sheet and strategic relationships to expand the Fairmont portfolio by four properties, representing portfolio growth of 10%.

With an emerging brand that is only in 11 of the top 25 U.S. markets, our primary focus for growth is in the United States, where we have an established infrastructure and growing brand awareness. Expansion outside of North America will be opportunistic, with equity partners who have an influence in their respective region and a willingness to invest in hotel real estate.

We implemented this strategy in February when we opened The Fairmont Dubai through our partnership with the private office of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi. This partnership has allowed us to expand our distribution in the United Arab Emirates with a second management contract on a resort in Abu Dhabi, which is expected to open in early 2005.

The balance of our growth in 2002 was in the United States. We added two resorts to our portfolio by making a minority equity investment in The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and acquiring The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. Both properties complement our collection and will benefit from our strong brand awareness in California. We also entered the critical Washington, D.C. market with the addition of the management contract for The Fairmont Washington, D.C. Concurrently, Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust (“Legacy”) purchased this property. Early in 2003, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston. We now own 100% of this important asset in one of North America’s key gateway cities.

Our objective is to add two to four Fairmont hotels per year to our portfolio through a combination of pure management contracts, minority equity investments and acquisitions. Our significant financial flexibility and unique affiliation with Legacy, position us to take advantage of potential growth opportunities that may arise this year.

Over the past three years, we have invested approximately $200 million in our owned hotels, including substantial investments in six of our key properties. The majority of these renovations have been completed. We expect attractive returns on the capital invested once the properties realize the full benefit of these improvements, which typically occurs one to two years after completion. Notably, the two Bermuda properties and The Fairmont Banff Springs are reaping the benefits of their recently completed capital projects.

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We will continue to invest in our properties in 2003 and expect these investments to generate significant earnings growth in 2004 and 2005. The development of a meeting facility at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is in progress and will be completed in 2004. As well, we intend to invest in The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii this year to further enhance the resort, including the expansion of the spa facilities and the addition of Fairmont Gold.

We are also building expertise in related businesses that complement our core hotel operations and increase our competitiveness as we vie for new assets that help to build the Fairmont brand. Strengthening our expertise in spas, golf and retail supports the brand’s luxury positioning and diversifies the revenue streams found at many of our large destination properties. Our new spa brand, Willow Stream The Spas At Fairmont, is now operating at six locations and has been recognized by leading publications as one of the best spa experiences in North America.

In addition to our increased focus on these businesses, we launched our first “private residence club” — Fairmont Heritage Place, Acapulco. We began pre-sales for this unique luxury vacation ownership product late last year and early results have been encouraging. In addition to increasing revenues, we believe that having a demonstrated capability in this area is important when competing for new luxury hotel developments. Our investment in this business will be minimal in the short-term while we test the success of the first phase in Acapulco.

Well Positioned to Deliver in 2003

Without the incredible efforts of our employees who deliver the service experience to our guests every day, our success to date would not be possible. I sincerely thank them on behalf of our Board and the senior management team.

I would also like to extend our appreciation to Allan Taylor, who is retiring from our Board of Directors. Allan has been a director of FHR and its predecessor company, Canadian Pacific Limited, since 1986 and is currently the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee. Allan has been a tremendous asset to our company and his contributions will certainly be missed.

Looking forward to 2003, we are committed to the foundation of our strategic plan: to solidify our preeminent position in the luxury segment by expanding the Fairmont portfolio into critical North American markets and by aggressively expanding our brand presence to increase awareness and loyalty.

We represent a unique investment opportunity in our industry with proven performance driven by resort properties with high barriers to entry, earnings that are sheltered by a uniquely balanced portfolio and low debt levels that provide growth potential.

Through the combination of a strong strategic plan and a solid base from which to grow, we are indeed “well positioned” for the future.

signed

William R. Fatt
Chief Executive Officer
February 13, 2003

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THE FAIRMONT HAMILTON PRINCESS

BERMUDA’S ONLY LUXURY URBAN RESORT, THE FAIRMONT HAMILTON PRINCESS IS OUR OLDEST PROPERTY, DATING BACK TO 1884. THE HOTEL RECENTLY COMPLETED AN EXTENSIVE RENOVATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING UPGRADES TO THE LOBBY AND ENTRANCE AS WELL AS THE ADDITION OF FAIRMONT GOLD, FAIRMONT’S ’HOTEL WITHIN A HOTEL’ PRODUCT. OUR TWO BERMUDA PROPERTIES ARE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE US WITH MEANINGFUL GROWTH IN 2003 AND BEYOND.


 

WORLD-CLASS PORTFOLIO OF ASSETS

STRENGTH IN THE LEISURE TRAVEL SEGMENT

NEWLY RENOVATED PROPERTIES

CANADIAN PROPERTIES DELIVER STRONG PERFORMANCE

SOLID FINANCIAL AND OPERATING PERFORMANCE IN 2002

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To Perform

Fairmont has a distinct collection of unique properties in some of the world’s most sought-after locations. Whether it is The Fairmont San Francisco in the heart of the city or The Fairmont Banff Springs in the Canadian Rockies, many of our properties are attractions in their own right.

     Our hotels cater equally to groups and individuals as well as to leisure and business travelers. This balanced portfolio shelters us from exposure to weakness in any specific segment. Given that our ownership interests lie predominantly within the resort market, we further benefit from the relative strength of the leisure segment, shielding us from recent declines in business travel. As well, our Canadian properties account for more than half of our annual earnings and the Canadian economy remains strong.

     Over the last few years, we have invested significant capital to improve the quality and performance of our assets. Our newly renovated properties improve the image of the Fairmont brand and position us to gain market share once the overall economy improves.

     In our first full year as a public company, we outperformed our competition and delivered a 22% EBITDA growth despite a weak U.S. economy. With few signs of a rebound in business travel in the near-term and the forecasted strength of the Canadian economy, we are well positioned for superior performance.

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THE FAIRMONT ORCHID, HAWAII

SITUATED ON 32 BEACHFRONT ACRES ALONG THE SEMI-TROPICAL KOHALA COAST ON THE NORTHWESTERN COAST OF HAWAII, THE FAIRMONT ORCHID IS THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE FAIRMONT PORTFOLIO FOLLOWING ITS ACQUISITION IN DECEMBER 2002. THE RESORT WAS ONE OF 27 FAIRMONT PROPERTIES NAMED TO CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2003 GOLD LIST. LOCATED CLOSE TO TWO 18-HOLE GOLF COURSES, THE PROPERTY WAS ALSO CALLED ‘ONE OF THE BEST GOLF RESORTS’ BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2002 TOP GOLF RESORTS READER’S SURVEY. FHR WILL INVEST IN THE RESORT IN 2003 TO REPOSITION IT FOR PERFORMANCE GROWTH IN 2004 AND BEYOND.


 

FOUR PROPERTIES JOIN THE FAIRMONT PORTFOLIO IN 2002

TWO TO FOUR NEW ADDITIONS PER YEAR

MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO GROW PORTFOLIO

STRONG BALANCE SHEET

GROWING BRAND RECOGNITION

well positioned


For Growth

Our long-term growth strategy is focused on building the Fairmont brand by expanding the portfolio into major U.S. cities and resort destinations. In 2002, four properties joined the Fairmont brand, representing a 10% portfolio increase. Our objective is to add two to four hotels to the portfolio annually.

     Several options are available to us to add properties including acquisitions, minority equity investments and management contracts. Our strategic relationship with Legacy provides additional growth prospects. With a conservative debt to asset ratio, we have the financial capacity to pursue a wide range of opportunities.

     Over the past two years, significant resources have been allocated to build our brand. Measurable increases in awareness of the Fairmont brand have been realized throughout North America as a result of these efforts. Further progress will be made as we grow the portfolio, thereby increasing our visibility within our target markets. A strong, growing brand will help expand our guest base and further facilitate our ability to obtain new management contracts.

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THE FAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO

THE FAIRMONT NAME HAS LONG BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE HISTORIC AND ELEGANT HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO. IN EARLY 2001, A COMPLETE RESTORATION WAS FINISHED AT THE FAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO, RETURNING THE PROPERTY TO ITS ORIGINAL GRANDEUR AND POSITION OF PROMINENCE IN THE CITY. THE HOTEL IS NOW WELL POSITIONED TO BENEFIT FROM A REBOUND IN THE SAN FRANCISCO MARKET. AS MORE FAIRMONT PROPERTIES COMPLETE MAJOR RENOVATIONS, THE BRAND IMAGE AND AWARENESS WILL CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN.


 

SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN BRAND AWARENESS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

27 PROPERTIES ON PRESTIGIOUS CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S GOLD LIST

EXPANDING THE FAIRMONT BRAND EXPERIENCE

ENHANCING OUR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES

well positioned


Brand

In 2002, Fairmont’s brand awareness grew significantly as the size of our portfolio increased and we broadened our related businesses. Combined with our collection of historic landmark and icon properties, the Fairmont brand will continue to strengthen our unique positioning in the luxury segment and drive performance. As evidence of this growing recognition, 27 Fairmont hotels were named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List in 2003, up from 21 properties in 2002.

     We believe that superior personalized service is the key to success in the luxury hotel segment. Our recognition program, Fairmont President’s Club, and Fairmont Gold, our ‘hotel within a hotel’ product, are designed to enhance guest experiences and build long-term brand loyalty. In addition, our recently launched businesses, including Willow Stream The Spas At Fairmont and our new vacation ownership product, Fairmont Heritage Place, are intended to enhance our competitive brand positioning.

     We have also made a significant investment in a customer relationship management system, whereby guest preferences can be tracked and shared throughout the portfolio. This information allows us to analyze data on a company-wide basis to better anticipate our guests’ needs and more effectively build programs to position the Fairmont brand for the future.

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THE FAIRMONT WASHINGTON, D.C.

ACQUIRED BY LEGACY IN LATE 2002, THIS PREVIOUSLY UN-BRANDED PROPERTY WAS OFFICIALLY FLAGGED “THE FAIRMONT WASHINGTON, D.C.” IN EARLY DECEMBER. BUILT IN 1985, THE 418-ROOM PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON’S WEST END ON THE EDGE OF PICTURESQUE GEORGETOWN AND IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE CITY’S PREMIER LUXURY PROPERTIES. FHR AND LEGACY WILL WORK TOGETHER TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE HOTEL’S POSITION WITHIN THE WASHINGTON MARKET. CURRENT PLANS INCLUDE THE CONVERSION OF CERTAIN GUESTROOMS INTO FAIRMONT GOLD, FAIRMONT’S ‘HOTEL WITHIN A HOTEL’.


 

UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP WITH LEGACY

STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH CAPITAL PARTNERS

EXPANSION INTO KEY U.S. MARKETS

OPPORTUNISTIC INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

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Partnerships

In the competitive lodging industry, building and nurturing relationships with partners is critical.

     Our unique relationship with Legacy provides us with an effective method to expand our management operations and generate capital. Legacy’s conservative debt position and desire to further diversify should lead to future management contracts as well as the opportunity to sell our stabilized hotel properties. Through management fees and our 35% interest in Legacy, we will continue to participate in the future earnings of any hotel acquired by Legacy.

     In 2002, other relationships led to further expansion in the U.S. and abroad. We established new partnerships and made a minority equity investment in The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and secured a management contract for The Fairmont Dubai. A resort in Abu Dhabi is planned with an affiliate of our partner in Dubai, which is expected to open in early 2005.

     These partnerships allow us to grow our Fairmont brand, broaden our distribution and ultimately increase our management fees. We will leverage our relationships to expand into other major U.S. markets and will explore international prospects on an opportunistic basis.

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THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS

FEW RESORTS IN THE WORLD CAN RIVAL THE MAJESTY, HOSPITALITY AND SCENERY OF THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS, CANADA’S ‘CASTLE IN THE ROCKIES’. LOCATED IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK, THE RESORT HAS ENJOYED RECOGNITION AS ONE OF THE TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD. THE RESORT OFFERS STUNNING VISTAS, CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, UNPARALLELED SKIING, CLASSIC CUISINE AND FAIRMONT’S SIGNATURE SPA PRODUCT, WILLOW STREAM AND A COMMITMENT TO ITS SURROUNDINGS. THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS HOLDS A FOUR LEAF GREEN ECO RATING, DEMONSTRATING NATIONAL INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP IN TERMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE FOR BOTH HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES.


 

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

CORPORATE PROGRAMS FOR CHARITABLE SUPPORT

FAIRMONT AND DELTA EARN RECOGNITION AS LEADING EMPLOYERS

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Community

At Fairmont, we believe that business leadership includes responsible and caring corporate citizenship and an obligation to treat our guests, employees and communities with the highest level of respect.

     Since the launch of our Green Partnership Program in 1990, Fairmont has set industry standards for environmental responsibility. This program has established and implemented best practices in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, procurement and waste management.

     Recognizing our social responsibility, Fairmont remains committed to a variety of community initiatives including the corporate-wide Adopt-A-Shelter program, which supports local women’s shelters. As well, Delta has a long tradition of supporting the Canadian Special Olympics.

     We are also very proud of the recognition that we have received for being an outstanding employer. In 2002, Maclean’s Magazine honored Fairmont as one of Canada’s “Top 100 Employers”. Similarly, The Globe and Mail’s respected Report on Business Magazine recognized Delta as one of the “Top 50 Companies to Work for in Canada”, for the third consecutive year.

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Strategically Positioned

FAIRMONT HAS A DISTINCT COLLECTION OF PROPERTIES IN SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATIONS. JUST OVER TWO YEARS AGO, ONLY SEVEN FAIRMONT HOTELS EXISTED. TODAY, FAIRMONT MANAGES 41 LUXURY PROPERTIES IN SIX COUNTRIES. WITH AN EMERGING BRAND IN ONLY 11 OF THE TOP 25 U.S. MARKETS, WE HAVE SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND OUR DISTRIBUTION AND CONTINUE GROWING OUR BRAND AWARENESS. IN 2002, FOUR PROPERTIES JOINED THE FAIRMONT PORTFOLIO, REPRESENTING A 10% INCREASE. TWO TO FOUR NEW PROPERTIES ARE EXPECTED TO BE ADDED TO THE PORTFOLIO ANNUALLY TO CONTINUE TO BUILD THE COMPETITIVE POSITIONING OF THE PORTFOLIO.

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(FAIRMONT HOTEL LOGO)

                 
PROPERTY   LOCATION   GUESTROOMS

 
 
UNITED STATES
               
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
  Wailea, Maui, Hawaii     450  
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
  Kohala Coast, Hawaii     540  
The Fairmont San Francisco
  San Francisco, California     591  
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
  Sonoma County, California     228  
The Fairmont San Jose
  San Jose, California     805  
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica
  Santa Monica, California     302  
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
  Scottsdale, Arizona     651  
The Fairmont Dallas
  Dallas, Texas     551  
The Fairmont Kansas City At The Plaza
  Kansas City, Missouri     366  
The Fairmont New Orleans
  New Orleans, Louisiana     700  
The Fairmont Chicago
  Chicago, Illinois     692  
The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
  New York, New York     805  
The Fairmont Washington, D.C
  Washington, District of Columbia     418  
The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston
  Boston, Massachusetts     379  
CANADA
               
The Fairmont Empress
  Victoria, British Columbia     477  
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
  Whistler, British Columbia     550  
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
  Vancouver, British Columbia     556  
The Fairmont Waterfront
  Vancouver, British Columbia     489  
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport
  Richmond, British Columbia     392  
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
  Jasper, Alberta     446  
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  Lake Louise, Alberta     487  
The Fairmont Banff Springs
  Banff, Alberta     770  
The Fairmont Palliser
  Calgary, Alberta     405  
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
  Edmonton, Alberta     198  
The Fairmont Winnipeg
  Winnipeg, Manitoba     340  
The Fairmont Royal York
  Toronto, Ontario     1,365  
Fairmont Château Laurier
  Ottawa, Ontario     429  
Fairmont Le Château Montebello
  Montebello, Quebec     211  
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
  Montreal, Quebec     1,039  
Fairmont Tremblant
  Mont-Tremblant, Quebec     314  
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
  Quebec City, Quebec     617  
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
  Charlevoix, Quebec     405  
The Fairmont Algonquin
  St. Andrews By-the-Sea, New Brunswick     234  
The Fairmont Newfoundland
  St. John's, Newfoundland     301  
INTERNATIONAL
               
The Fairmont Acapulco Princess
  Acapulco, Mexico     1,017  
The Fairmont Pierre Marques
  Acapulco, Mexico     335  
The Fairmont Southampton
  Southampton, Bermuda     593  
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess
  Hamilton, Bermuda     410  
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion
  St. James, Barbados     76  
The Fairmont Glitter Bay
  St. James, Barbados     68  
The Fairmont Dubai
  Dubai, United Arab Emirates     394  
Puerto Rico Resort (2005)
  Rio Grande, Puerto Rico   TBA
Abu Dhabi Resort (2005)
  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates   TBA
OTHER
               
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
  Calgary, Alberta     323  

(DELTA HOTEL LOGO)

                 
PROPERTY   LOCATION   GUESTROOMS

 
 
CANADA
               
Delta Sun Peaks Resort
  Sun Peaks, British Columbia     226  
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa
  Victoria, British Columbia     245  
Delta Vancouver Airport
  Richmond, British Columbia     412  
Delta Vancouver Suites
  Vancouver, British Columbia     225  
Delta Pinnacle
  Vancouver, British Columbia     434  
Delta Whistler Resort
  Whistler, British Columbia     288  
Delta Whistler Village Suites
  Whistler, British Columbia     207  
Tantalus Lodge
  Whistler, British Columbia     76  
Delta St. Eugene Mission Resort
  Cranbrook, British Columbia     125  
Delta Bow Valley
  Calgary, Alberta     398  
Delta Calgary Airport
  Calgary, Alberta     296  
Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
  Kananaskis Village, Alberta     321  
Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel
  Edmonton, Alberta     169  
Delta Edmonton South Hotel & Conference Centre
  Edmonton, Alberta     237  
Delta Bessborough
  Saskatoon, Saskatchewan     225  
Delta Regina
  Regina, Saskatchewan     274  
Delta Winnipeg
  Winnipeg, Manitoba     392  
Delta London Armouries
  London, Ontario     245  
Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre
  Mississauga, Ontario     374  
Delta Toronto Airport West
  Mississauga, Ontario     296  
Delta Chelsea
  Toronto, Ontario     1,590  
Delta Toronto East
  Toronto, Ontario     368  
Delta Pinestone Resort
  Haliburton, Ontario     103  
Delta Sherwood Inn
  Port Carling, Ontario     49  
Delta Grandview Resort
  Huntsville, Ontario     128  
Delta Rocky Crest Resort
  MacTier, Ontario     65  
Delta Lake Joseph Resort
  Port Carling, Ontario     25  
Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites
  Ottawa, Ontario     328  
Delta Montreal
  Montreal, Quebec     456  
Delta Centre-Ville
  Montreal, Quebec     711  
Delta Sherbrooke Hotel and Conference Centre
  Sherbrooke, Quebec     178  
Delta Trois-Rivières Hotel and Conference Centre
  Trois Rivières, Quebec     159  
Delta Brunswick
  Saint John, New Brunswick     254  
Delta Beauséjour
  Moncton, New Brunswick     311  
Delta Halifax
  Halifax, Nova Scotia     296  
Delta Barrington
  Halifax, Nova Scotia     200  
Delta Sydney
  Sydney, Nova Scotia     152  
Delta Prince Edward
  Charlottetown, P.E.I     211  
Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre
  St. John's, Newfoundland     276  

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Annual Report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (United States) relating, but not limited to, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. and its subsidiaries’ (“FHR” or the “Company”) operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan” or similar words suggesting future outcomes.

     Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information because it is possible that predictions, forecasts, projections and other forms of forward-looking information will not be achieved by FHR. By its nature, the Company’s forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to the following factors: adverse factors generally encountered in the lodging industry; significant regulation of the lodging industry; the risks associated with real estate investments; world events affecting the hotel and resort industry; significant competition; failure to obtain new or maintain existing management contracts; FHR’s acquisition, expansion and development strategy being less successful than expected; the impact of extreme weather conditions and natural disasters; the potential negative effects of strikes and work stoppages; currency fluctuations; debt financing risks; FHR’s ability obtain capital to finance the growth of its business and potential covenants in FHR’s financing agreements limiting its discretion.

     The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or the foregoing list of factors affecting such information.

     Management’s Discussion and Analysis [21] Statement of Management’s Responsibility for Financial Information [46] Auditors’ Report [47] Comments by Auditors on Canadian — United States Reporting Differences [47] Consolidated Financial Statements [48] Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [52] Board of Directors and Senior Officers [78] Shareholder Information [IBC]

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes, which begin on page 48. The financial statements of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“FHR” or the “Company”) are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). The financial statements and the MD&A are presented in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. This MD&A is based on the segmented information of FHR’s operations, which can be found in note 3 of the consolidated financial statements.

     For purposes of the MD&A, the historical results reflect FHR’s two core business activities of ownership and management operations. Ownership operations consist of hotel ownership operations, an equity interest in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust (“Legacy”) and real estate activities. Management operations consist of the Company’s interest in two management companies, Fairmont Hotels Inc. (“Fairmont”) and Delta Hotels Limited (“Delta”). The amounts shown as discontinued operations represent the four operating companies of FHR that were distributed to shareholders pursuant to the plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) on October 1, 2001.

     The MD&A contains forward-looking information based on management’s best estimates and the current operating environment. These forward-looking statements are related to, but not limited to, FHR’s operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive and lodging industry conditions. A detailed description of these factors can be found in the section contained herein entitled “Risks and Uncertainties.” FHR disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS

CORPORATE STRUCTURE

(ORGANIZATION CHART)

Hotel Ownership Operations

FHR has real estate ownership interests ranging from approximately 20% to 100% in 23 properties. All of FHR’s hotel and resort ownership interests are held directly or indirectly by FHR Real Estate Corporation (“FHRREC”) except for The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, which are held by other subsidiaries. Fairmont manages the 20 luxury hotels and Delta manages the three first-class properties. The majority of FHR’s income before interest, taxes, amortization, other income and expenses and reorganization and corporate expenses (“EBITDA”) are generated by its ownership operations. Management considers EBITDA to be a meaningful indicator of hotel operations, however, it is not a defined measure of operating performance under Canadian GAAP. FHR’s calculation of EBITDA may be different than the calculation used by other entities.

     Approximately 55% of gross revenue from hotel ownership is generated from room revenue and 30% is generated from food and beverage services. Other revenue streams such as spa facilities, golf courses, retail operations, parking and laundry contribute the remainder of revenues earned by the owned properties.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

     The performance of FHR’s owned portfolio is ultimately driven by global lodging demand and competitive supply. Leisure travel and business travel are the two main contributors of demand for FHR’s owned hotels. Leisure travel is the most important source of demand as it generates approximately 60% of revenues at FHR’s owned hotels, while business travel, which accounts for 65% to 70% of hotel industry revenues, generates approximately 40% of revenues at FHR’s owned hotels.

2002 HOTEL OWNERSHIP REVENUE BREAKDOWN

(PIE CHART)

     
  Leisure travel has remained strong despite U.S. economic weakness. FHR believes its owned properties are well positioned to benefit from this trend in 2003.
 
  The vast majority of business travel to FHR’s owned properties is generated by meetings and conventions. Demand from these segments has proven to be more resilient than from individual business travel.

     Although the weak U.S. economy has reduced corporate demand, leisure travel remains strong, particularly at the Canadian and International properties. Supply growth also has a major impact on ownership operations. In the medium term, supply growth is expected to remain low, which will help to offset the impact of weak economic conditions. FHR’s competitive position in the marketplace is strengthened since its owned assets are primarily located in exclusive resort locations where, in many cases, the markets are protected with high barriers to entry.

SUPPLY GROWTH

(DOT GRAPH)

     
Limited medium-term supply growth is expected to further increase operating results when the U.S. economy recovers.
 
  Most of FHR’s owned assets are in locations with high barriers to entry, protecting it from supply risks.
 
 
   
Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, U.S.

Investment in Legacy

FHR holds an approximate 35% interest in Legacy, which owns a portfolio of 22 luxury and first-class hotels in Canada and one in the United States, consisting of over 10,000 rooms. Fairmont manages 12 of Legacy’s properties and Delta manages the other 11 hotels. FHR accounts for its ownership interest in Legacy on an equity basis.

     Legacy and FHR are parties to a strategic alliance agreement, which provides Legacy with the right to participate in any new investments made by FHR in resort or city center hotels located in Canada. This agreement provides FHR with a potential buyer for FHR’s stabilized hotels while enabling FHR to retain long-term management contracts for these properties. In the event that a hotel is sold to Legacy, FHR has the ability to participate in up to 54% of the future profitability of the property through management fees and its ownership interest in Legacy. In addition, FHR could receive a significant portion of the sale proceeds on a tax-deferred basis. As a capital partner, Legacy also provides FHR with additional management contract opportunities.

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Real Estate Activities

FHR also holds other real estate assets, which consist primarily of the Southtown lands in Toronto, Ontario and the Coal Harbour lands in Vancouver, British Columbia. FHR owns 100% of the Toronto lands and a 75% interest in the Vancouver lands. The Southtown lands are located in the core of downtown Toronto between the financial district and Lake Ontario and are zoned for the development of 5.3 million square feet of commercial and residential space. The Coal Harbour lands stretch along the Burrard Inlet waterfront close to Stanley Park. The zoning for the remaining Vancouver lands allows for the development of 2.0 million square feet of commercial and residential space. Within each landholding, zoning permits a hotel development, however, there are no formal plans in place to build new hotels at these locations. FHR has contracted to sell the remaining two Coal Harbour residential sites and has contracted to sell one of the two remaining commercial sites. In addition, the first block of the Southtown lands was sold during 2002. FHR expects to sell the remaining land blocks in Vancouver and Toronto over the next four years.

     Management has launched a vacation ownership product, Fairmont Heritage Place, which will allow FHR to compete for new development opportunities and improve its return on owned assets by better leveraging its existing hotel infrastructure. Pre-selling is underway for the first phase of FHR’s first vacation ownership project, which is located in Acapulco, Mexico. Management has also identified potential vacation ownership opportunities in Scottsdale, Bermuda and Barbados.

Management Operations

(FAIRMONT HOTEL LOGO)                                         (DELTA HOTEL LOGO)

FHR manages hotels under two subsidiaries, Fairmont and Delta, each with their own distinct brand identity. Fairmont is North America’s largest luxury hotel management company as measured by rooms under management. Currently, Fairmont manages more than 20,000 rooms at 41 luxury properties in major city centers and resort destinations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados and the United Arab Emirates. Delta, a wholly owned subsidiary of FHR, is Canada’s largest first-class hotel management company, with over 11,000 rooms at 39 managed and franchised properties across Canada.

     Under their respective management contracts, Fairmont and Delta generally oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of each property on behalf of the owner, including hiring, training and supervising staff, maintaining sales and marketing efforts, providing accounting and budgeting functions, providing support for management information systems and applications and the safekeeping, repair and maintenance of the physical assets. For these services, Fairmont and Delta earn a base fee, which is typically in the range of 2.5% to 3.5% of a property’s gross revenues and can earn an incentive fee based on the property achieving certain operating performance targets.

     Fairmont’s incentive-based management contracts have an average remaining term of more than 40 years, which are among the longest in the industry. In 2003, FHR expects about a third of Fairmont’s management contracts to earn incentive fees. Within the next two to three years, the majority of current contracts are expected to earn incentive fees. Most of these contracts have set thresholds that do not change over the life of the contract unless significant renovations are made to the managed hotel. Fairmont participates in up to 30% of earnings above the threshold on most of its management contracts.

     Delta’s incentive-based management contracts have an average remaining term of more than 10 years. In 2003, approximately half of Delta’s managed hotels are expected to earn incentive fees. Delta participates in up to 30% of earnings above the threshold on some of its management contracts.

     In the luxury hotel market, brand perception and brand loyalty are critical to success as they position the owners’ assets for maximum value and maximum return. Fairmont believes the key to driving brand awareness and loyalty is to provide the customer with a truly personalized service level, which exceeds their expectations. To help achieve this goal, Fairmont has implemented several initiatives including:

  the Fairmont President’s Club, which is designed to provide an enhanced service delivery and recognition system to its most frequent and valued customers;
 
  Fairmont Gold, FHR’s ’hotel within a hotel’ product featuring private check-in, exclusive concierge and other services and amenities. This product is designed to provide individual leisure and business travelers with a more intimate service offering for which Fairmont charges premium rates; and
 
  a customer relationship database which enables Fairmont to provide highly personalized services for its guests.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

     Recognition of the Fairmont brand has grown considerably over the past year. In a recent survey conducted by an independent market research firm, unaided brand recognition has grown significantly since 1998. This growth is reflective of Fairmont’s expansion from seven to 41 properties in just over three years. Continued growth in brand recognition and brand loyalty will help catalyze the growth of hotels under management and enable FHR to further improve its operating margins as the incremental costs of adding new management contracts are relatively small.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

FHR has transformed itself over the past five years through the acquisitions of Fairmont, Delta, the Princess hotel portfolio and other key resorts. Over this time, FHR has evolved from a Canadian-based hotel operator and owner to become the largest North American luxury hotel management company as measured by rooms under management. FHR’s goal is to continue to develop and leverage the Fairmont brand by seeking new management opportunities. As one method of supporting this goal, FHR intends to use its strong balance sheet and effective management capabilities to make selective acquisitions, such as the recent purchase of The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. The Company will focus on assets that are consistent in product offering, quality and customer base with FHR’s existing portfolio, that are in protected markets or have significant repositioning potential. Once an acquired property has been stabilized, FHR will consider selling it to Legacy or to a third party while retaining the long-term management contract.

STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH

     Depending on the property-specific attributes of potential additions, FHR will use one of the following three strategies:

    Selective acquisitions in key North American gateway cities, exclusive resort destinations and strategic international markets
 
    Minority equity investments in, or long-term loans to, properties with long-term management contracts
 
    Securing individual long-term management contracts with third party owners

Hotel Ownership Operations

FHR’s primary strategy for hotel ownership operations growth consists of identifying and pursuing opportunities to make selective acquisitions in key North American gateway cities, exclusive resort destinations and strategic international markets. The Company targets properties reflecting Fairmont’s luxury brand requirements of being high quality assets with appropriate meeting space, located in either primary city center markets or resort destinations with high barriers to entry. Seeking opportunities to maximize value creation, FHR acquires and repositions under-performing luxury properties by branding the hotel, improving management and investing capital in the property. Once operating performance is stabilized, the hotel is a potential candidate for sale. Through this process, FHR is able to realize the asset appreciation, reinvest the capital for future growth and retain long-term management contracts on the properties sold.

     In addition to selective acquisitions, FHR is also pursuing other opportunities for growth that represent consistent extensions of the Fairmont brand. These include incremental investments such as spas, golf courses as well as vacation ownership and retail opportunities.

Real Estate Activities

Management is developing an expertise in the vacation ownership market that should allow the Company to more effectively compete for potential acquisitions and development projects as well as further leverage its existing hotel infrastructure. FHR initially plans on targeting its excess real estate located close to existing properties where the best use appears to be a vacation ownership product.

Management Operations

FHR plans to increase the proportion of revenues and EBITDA generated by hotel and resort management activities, as they are less capital intensive. The Company intends to grow its management operations through the addition of single and multiple incentive-based management contract opportunities. To accomplish this goal, FHR may acquire small equity investments in or make long-term loans to the underlying hotels. With an emerging brand that is only in 11 of the top 25 U.S. markets, Fairmont’s primary focus for growth is in the United States where the Company already has an established infrastructure and growing brand awareness.

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     The Company intends to accomplish its management growth objectives through increased brand recognition and loyalty, as well as leveraging off its strong presence in the luxury resort segment. This will provide increased base management fees as well as the potential to earn incentive fees at a greater proportion of the managed properties once the North American economy returns to a more stable operating environment.

Significant Acquisitions & Dispositions

ACQUISITION HIGHLIGHTS

         
2002
  The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii; The Fairmont Washington, D.C. (management contract); The Fairmont
 
  Dubai (management contract); The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (management contract and
 
  minority equity investment)
2001
  The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui; The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston (50%)
2000
  The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (remaining 80%)
1999
  Fairmont Hotel Management LP
1998
  Princess Hotels; Delta

     In December 2002, FHR acquired The Orchid at Mauna Lani in Hawaii for $136 million in cash. This resort, now branded The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, further expands the Company’s presence in this high barrier to entry market. FHR expects that Fairmont will be able to capitalize on its strength in the group market and strong brand presence on the west coast of the United States to drive operating performance at this resort. The Company will also benefit from economies of scale resulting from sharing resources and key personnel with The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui.

     FHR increased its investment in Fairmont to 83.5% in September 2002 through a share exchange with a subsidiary of Kingdom Hotels (USA) Ltd. (“Kingdom”). In exchange for Kingdom’s 16.5% interest in Fairmont, the Company issued 2,875,000 common shares at $24.00 per common share. At that time, this issuance represented approximately 3.7% of FHR’s issued and outstanding common shares. A partnership managed by Maritz, Wolff & Co. continues to hold the remaining 16.5% interest in Fairmont.

     In November 2001, FHR made a $29 million investment to secure the long-term incentive based management contract of The Fairmont Dubai, which opened in February 2002. Subsequently, $7 million of this investment was allocated to another management contract of similar terms for a property that will be built in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In addition, a further $7 million will be repaid to FHR if a third management contract is not provided by January 2008.

     In June 2001, FHRREC acquired a 50% interest in The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston for approximately $21 million. The acquisition of a hotel located in the downtown core of a key U.S. gateway city enabled FHR to further solidify its position in the United States. It also enabled Fairmont to extend its management contract of this hotel to a term of 50 years. In February 2003, the Company acquired the remaining 50% ownership interest in this property.

     In February 2001, FHRREC acquired the Kea Lani Resort on the Wailea coast in Maui, Hawaii. This resort, now branded The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, expanded Fairmont’s presence into another key resort market. The $245 million acquisition was financed primarily through funds received on the sale of The Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. FHR sold the two resorts to Legacy for approximately $200 million, enabling FHR to realize the value of these real estate assets while maintaining the long-term management contracts.

     In November 2000, FHRREC purchased the remaining 80% ownership interest in The Fairmont Chateau Whistler for approximately $94 million in cash. Discussions between FHR and Legacy regarding the possible sale of this resort to Legacy have been postponed. Management hopes that a sale agreement can be finalized once conditions permit an equitable transaction for both entities.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001

Consolidated Results

The past year proved to be a challenging one for the hospitality industry. While the effects of September 11 slowly dissipated, the realities of a weak world economy continued to suppress lodging demand throughout 2002. The recovery originally predicted for the second half of 2002 failed to materialize, however, FHR’s geographical diversity and balanced customer mix helped it to overcome the effects of a weak U.S. economy better than most of its competitors. In particular, strength in the leisure segment, which represents about 60% of FHR’s overall revenues, as well as having several of its owned hotels located in areas that are considered to be safe travel destinations, minimized the impact of prolonged weakness in corporate demand. Although weakness persists in the U.S. city center markets, the majority of these properties are managed and not owned by FHR. As such, they generate a very small portion of the Company’s overall revenues.

     FHR reported revenues of $618 million in 2002, up $51 million or 9.1% from $567 million in 2001. Increased revenues were generated from the strong rebound in leisure travel in the months after September 2001 and increased real estate revenues, despite the continued weak economic conditions in the United States. Overall, base management fee revenues were higher in conjunction with increased revenues under management, however, a reduction in incentive fees caused the contribution of management fees to overall revenues to remain unchanged. In 2002, management fee revenues comprised 6.1% of operating revenues, which are defined as revenue before other revenues from managed and franchised properties.

     Consolidated EBITDA for 2002 increased by $35 million or 21.6% to $198 million as compared to $163 million in 2001. EBITDA margin, defined as EBITDA as a percentage of operating revenues, increased to 33.6% from 30.4% in 2001. A sharp rebound in travel demand during the first half of 2002, particularly in the leisure segment, stringent cost controls and the negative impact of September 11 on 2001 operations enabled the Company to generate greatly improved results in 2002. Extensive renovation programs undertaken at many of the owned hotels over the past few years are also starting to improve revenues and operating margins.

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COMPARABLE OPERATING STATISTICS

                 
    Year Ended December 31,
   
    2002   2001
   
 
OWNED HOTELS
               
Worldwide
               
RevPAR
    112.69       114.14  
ADR
    180.93       185.11  
Occupancy
    62.3 %     61.7 %
Canada
               
RevPAR
    95.14       94.15  
ADR
    145.16       145.77  
Occupancy
    65.5 %     64.6 %
U.S. and International
               
RevPAR
    138.02       143.07  
ADR
    239.69       249.17  
Occupancy
    57.6 %     57.4 %
 
   
     
 
FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTELS
               
Worldwide
               
RevPAR
    105.37       107.48  
ADR
    162.04       167.55  
Occupancy
    65.0 %     64.1 %
Canada
               
RevPAR
    86.63       84.15  
ADR
    127.41       128.43  
Occupancy
    68.0 %     65.5 %
U.S. and International
               
RevPAR
    130.45       139.78  
ADR
    213.64       224.57  
Occupancy
    61.1 %     62.2 %
 
   
     
 
DELTA MANAGED HOTELS
               
RevPAR
    53.84       54.49  
ADR
    85.23       84.08  
Occupancy
    63.2 %     64.8 %
 
   
     
 

RevPAR is defined as revenues per available room

ADR is defined as average daily rate

Comparable Hotels are considered to be properties that were fully open under FHR management for at least the entire current and prior period. Given the strategic importance of the acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, it has been included in FHR’s operating statistics on a pro forma basis as if owned since January 1, 2001. Comparable Hotels statistics exclude properties where renovations have had a significant adverse effect on the properties’ primary operations. For the annual periods of 2002 versus 2001, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Pierre Marques have been excluded.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Hotel Ownership Operations

Revenues from hotel ownership operations were $517 million in 2002, up $27 million, or 5.5% from the prior year. Despite a sluggish global economy, continued demand from the leisure segment boosted results. Revenues from the leisure segment were up approximately 8% over 2001 on a same store basis, excluding recent acquisitions. Revenues from U.S. and International hotels were $308 million in 2002, an increase of $26 million or 8.9% compared to 2001. This increase was due in large part to improved results at the recently renovated Bermuda hotels as well as a full year’s results from The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, which was acquired in February 2001. The renovation program in Bermuda allowed The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Hamilton Princess to increase ADR from both leisure and business travelers, while also improving occupancy. Revenues at the Canadian properties were unchanged from 2001 at $209 million as strong results from The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge offset a decline in revenues following the disposition of The Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Legacy in February 2001.

HOTEL OWNERSHIP REVENUE BREAKDOWN

     (PIE CHART)

    Revenues from ownership operations are diversified across several countries, protecting FHR from country-specific risks.
 
    The majority of revenues are generated by resorts located in, what are generally perceived to be, safe travel destinations.

     RevPAR for Comparable Hotels declined 1.3% to $112.69 in 2002 from $114.14 in 2001, primarily from a lower ADR generated by the U.S. and International hotels. Although demand for leisure travel was strong, demand for corporate travel remained soft, which led to increased price competition. This impacted ADR and management’s desired business mix at some of its resorts. Hotel ownership expenses were $385 million in 2002, an increase of $10 million or 2.6% over $375 million in 2001, with approximately $4 million of this increase relating to recent acquisitions. Significantly higher insurance premiums as well as higher property tax and energy costs were offset by the impact of approximately $4 million in cost savings that are not likely to be repeated. Otherwise, the increase in expenses was commensurate with the increases in occupancy over 2001.

     EBITDA from FHR’s hotel ownership operations of $143 million in 2002 was up $17 million or 13.7% from $126 million in 2001. EBITDA from the U.S. and International properties was $69 million in 2002, up $6 million or 9.3% from 2001. This increase was due in large part to an almost $9 million increase in EBITDA generated by the recently renovated Bermuda resorts. EBITDA from the Canadian hotels and resorts was $63 million during 2002, an increase of $11 million from 2001. This increase was mainly the result of strong performance at the properties located in Banff and Jasper National Parks as well as one-time cost reductions that are not likely to repeat.

     EBITDA from hotel ownership operations also included $11 million of income from investments, which was unchanged from 2001. The equity investment in Legacy contributed $6 million of EBITDA in 2002 versus $7 million in 2001.

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BERMUDA HOTEL PERFORMANCE

     (BAR GRAPH)

    Over the past three years, FHR has made substantial investments in its Bermuda hotels. These include extensive guestroom and common area renovations, as well as the addition of Willow Stream the spa at The Fairmont Southampton.
 
    FHR is starting to benefit from these improvements as evidenced by the significant rise in ADR.

OWNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Banff and Jasper National Parks

The individual leisure and group business segments at the three properties in the parks produced strong results in 2002. Although ADR was impacted somewhat by shortened booking lead times and a reduction in tour business, convention and other corporate group bookings improved operating performance at these properties. With virtually no new supply in these markets, FHR expects that these properties will continue to make significant contributions to EBITDA.

Whistler, B.C.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has been impacted by the weak U.S. economy as this property has a large Californian client base. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has managed to maintain ADR at a level consistent with 2001 and management expects that this property will benefit significantly from a U.S. economic recovery.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Despite the challenges caused by the weak U.S. economy, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess generated a 3.8% increase in RevPAR through strong convention and tour business. With the addition of three new hotels in the Scottsdale market, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the only owned property located in a market with significant new supply. Management anticipates this new supply to be fully absorbed within two years. During this period, the Scottsdale market will be negatively impacted, however, given the unique attributes of The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, management expects the resort to perform better than its peers.

Hawaii

With the addition of The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, FHR now has two properties in the Hawaiian Islands. During 2002, The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui performed well despite the difficult operating environment. Reduced booking lead times and air travel have had a moderate impact on both ADR and occupancy. As these resorts cater to an affluent clientele base who are not as affected by the economic downturns, management expects that its Hawaiian properties will continue to produce strong operating results.

Bermuda

Both The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Hamilton Princess completed significant renovations over the past two years. FHR started to realize the benefits of these improvements as RevPAR at these hotels increased by 22.1% over 2001.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Real Estate Activities

During 2002, FHR disposed of a real estate interest in Bermuda, two blocks of undeveloped land at its Coal Harbour site in Vancouver and completed its first disposition of the Southtown lands in Toronto. Real estate activities generated EBITDA of $12 million in 2002, up from a loss of $2 million in 2001. Total cash proceeds generated by the sale of land in 2002 were $35 million. In 2003, FHR expects to dispose of two more blocks of the Coal Harbour lands and one block of the Southtown lands. Management plans to dispose of the majority of these lands within the next four years.

Management Operations

Fairmont

In 2002, revenues under management of $1.3 billion were up $63 million or 5.1% from 2001. Revenue improvements at the U.S. and International resort destinations as well as the addition of several new management contracts outpaced declines at some of the U.S. city center markets.

     Fairmont earned fee revenues of $41 million in 2002 versus $40 million in 2001, representing a 3.5% increase. Fee revenues included $17 million from FHR’s owned properties in 2002 versus $16 million in 2001. Base revenues were $2 million higher, however, reduced incentive fees offset this improvement. Incentive fees were $4 million in 2002 and accounted for 9.0% of Fairmont’s total management fee revenues, versus 10.8% in 2001. Lower revenues under management at many U.S. city center hotels resulted in incentive fee thresholds not being met in 2002 that had previously been reached. Management expects that incentive fees as a percentage of management fee revenues will increase over time as the underlying hotel properties exceed their respective incentive fee threshold targets.

     For the Fairmont portfolio of Comparable Hotels, RevPAR decreased 2.0% to $105.37 in 2002 from $107.48 in 2001. The greatest component of the decline in RevPAR occurred at the U.S. and International hotels, where RevPAR was down 6.7%. Although occupancy at these hotels was only slightly lower than 2001, ADR suffered as a result of rate pressures caused by shorter booking lead times as well as temporary adjustments to the business mix in order to maximize operating results. RevPAR at the Canadian properties was up 2.9%. Increased occupancy levels drove this improvement in large part on the strength of the leisure segment. ADR was slightly lower than 2001, however, when measured in Canadian dollars, ADR increased by 0.9%.

     Fairmont reported EBITDA of $29 million in 2002, up 19.9% from $24 million earned in 2001. Although incentive fee revenues declined, marketing expenditures returned to a more normal level in 2002. As a result, EBITDA margin increased to 70.0% from 60.4% in 2001.

Delta

Revenues under management decreased to $312 million in 2002, down $6 million or 1.8% from $318 million in 2001, however, management fee revenues of $11 million in 2002 were up 9.6% from 2001. This improvement relates primarily to increased incentive management fees and a one-time payout from a managed property. Incentive fees were $1 million in 2002 and accounted for 11.8% of total management fee revenues, up from 9.6% of total management fee revenues in 2001. Delta’s Comparable Hotels and Resorts RevPAR of $53.84 was down 1.2% from $54.49 in 2001. This decline was caused almost exclusively by currency fluctuations. When measured in Canadian dollars, Delta’s RevPAR was up 0.5% over 2001. EBITDA from Delta’s management operations was $8 million in 2002, up 6.6% from 2001. EBITDA margin remained relatively constant at 71.1% versus 73.1% in 2001. The Delta Sun Peaks Resort, which officially opened in October 2002, and the Delta St. Eugene Mission Resort, which opened in January 2003, will further increase management revenues and Delta’s presence in Canada.

Other Items

Revenues and Expenses from Managed and Franchised Properties

     Revenues and expenses from managed and franchised properties were $28 million in 2002 compared to $29 million in 2001. These amounts reflect the expenditure and recovery of amounts paid for marketing, reservation and other services that the Company provides on a cost recovery basis under the terms of its management and franchise agreements.

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Amortization

In 2002, amortization was $52 million compared to $51 million in 2001. This increase was consistent with the growth of management and ownership operations over the past two years.

Other Income and Expense

Other income in 2002 consists primarily of the favorable settlement of previously accrued amounts related to the Arrangement.

Reorganization and Corporate Expenses

Reorganization costs relate to the reorganization of Canadian Pacific Limited (“CPL”) into five separate public companies that occurred on October 1, 2001. Corporate expenses were costs associated with the corporate activities performed by CPL for all subsidiaries, including the hotel operations, prior to October 1, 2001. The majority of these corporate activities have since been eliminated.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense of $19 million was down from $70 million in 2001. The decrease in interest charges reflects the repayments of debts as part of the Arrangement.

Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations consists of profits from the approximate 85% investment in PanCanadian Petroleum Limited, and the wholly owned subsidiaries, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, CP Ships Limited and Fording Inc. that were distributed to the shareholders of FHR on October 1, 2001.

Income Tax Expense (Recovery)

Income tax expense was $36 million in 2002, versus an income tax recovery of $100 million in 2001. In 2002, FHR’s marginal tax rate was 27.2%, which is reflective of its geographic income composition. One-time items related to the Arrangement significantly impacted the tax recovery realized in 2001.

Net Income

Net income for the year was $92 million, down $798 million or 89.6% from $890 million in 2001. Income from continuing operations was $92 million in 2002, up $118 million from a $28 million loss from continuing operations in 2001. Management cautions that year-over-year changes in net income are not comparable due to the impact of discontinued operations.

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000

Consolidated Results

FHR reported revenues of $567 million in 2001, up $25 million or 4.6% from $542 million in 2000. Increased revenues from the acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui and the remaining 51% interest in The Fairmont Glitter Bay and The Fairmont Royal Pavilion helped to offset the sale of The Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Legacy, the decline in revenues caused by the events of September 11 and the general deterioration of the North American economy throughout 2001. Management fee revenues comprised 6.4% of operating revenues in 2001, down from 8.1% in 2000. This decrease reflects the reduction in management incentive fees caused by widespread declines in revenues at virtually all managed hotels after September 11.

     Consolidated EBITDA for 2001 decreased by $32 million or 16.4% to $163 million as compared to $195 million in 2000 and EBITDA margin declined to 30.4% from 37.8%. Dramatic decreases in occupancy in the period following September 11 and weakness in the North American economy were the primary reasons for the declines. In response to the decline in travel, FHR realigned its cost structure to reflect the expectation of lower occupancy.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

COMPARABLE OPERATING STATISTICS

                 
    Year Ended December 31,
   
    2001   2000
   
 
OWNED HOTELS
               
Worldwide
               
RevPAR
    114.14       117.91  
ADR
    185.11       182.25  
Occupancy
    61.7 %     64.7 %
Canada
               
RevPAR
    94.15       97.30  
ADR
    145.77       144.15  
Occupancy
    64.6 %     67.5 %
U.S. and International
               
RevPAR
    143.07       147.74  
ADR
    249.17       243.77  
Occupancy
    57.4 %     60.6 %
 
   
     
 
FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTELS
               
Worldwide
               
RevPAR
    107.48       115.29  
ADR
    167.55       168.02  
Occupancy
    64.1 %     68.6 %
Canada
               
RevPAR
    84.15       86.75  
ADR
    128.43       126.57  
Occupancy
    65.5 %     68.5 %
U.S. and International
               
RevPAR
    139.78       154.81  
ADR
    224.57       225.26  
Occupancy
    62.2 %     68.7 %
 
   
     
 
DELTA MANAGED HOTELS
               
RevPAR
    55.88       57.77  
ADR
    83.40       84.33  
Occupancy
    67.0 %     68.5 %
 
   
     
 

Given the strategic importance of the creation of Fairmont and the acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, they have been included in FHR’s operating statistics on a pro forma basis as if owned since January 1, 2000. For the annual periods of 2001 versus 2000, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Pierre Marques have been excluded due to the impact of significant renovations.

Hotel Ownership Operations

Revenues from hotel ownership operations were $490 million in 2001, up $25 million or 5.4% from the prior year. This increase was driven primarily by the acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui in February 2001, which helped to offset revenues lost from the sale of The Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Legacy in February 2001, as well as an overall decline caused by the weak economy. Revenues from U.S. and International hotels were $282 million in 2001, an increase of $58 million or 25.7% from 2000, resulting mostly from the acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui. Revenues at the Canadian properties were down $33 million in 2001, in large part from the sale of The Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Legacy, which contributed $66 million in revenues in 2000, notwithstanding a $30 million increase in revenues from the November 2000 acquisition of The Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

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     RevPAR for Comparable Hotels declined 3.2% to $114.14 in 2001 from $117.91 in 2000, primarily from a 3.0 point decline in occupancy. These declines were relatively consistent across the Canadian and U.S. and International properties.

     EBITDA from FHR’s hotel ownership operations of $126 million in 2001 was down $17 million or 12.1% from $143 million in 2000. EBITDA from the U.S. and International properties was $63 million in 2001, up $8 million or 13.6% from 2000. This increase was due in large part to the February 2001 acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, which provided $22 million in EBITDA during 2001. This improvement was offset by a $12 million decrease in EBITDA generated by The Fairmont Pierre Marques, The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. These properties were all affected by operating disruptions during significant profit improving renovations throughout 2001. EBITDA from the Canadian hotels and resorts was $52 million during 2001, a decline of $20 million from 2000. This drop was due mainly to the sale of The Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Legacy in February 2001, notwithstanding the additional earnings from The Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

     Hotel ownership expenses were $375 million in 2001, up $41 million or 12.2% from $334 million in 2000. Aside from the net increase in expenses due to recent acquisitions and dispositions, indirect costs such as sales and marketing, administrative salaries and property taxes were higher.

     EBITDA from hotel ownership operations also included $11 million of income from investments, a $2 million decrease from 2000. This decline was the result of The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and The Fairmont Glitter Bay no longer being treated as equity investments after the remaining 51% ownership interest was purchased in January 2001. The equity investment in Legacy contributed $7 million of EBITDA in 2001 versus $11 million in 2000.

Management Operations

Fairmont

In 2001, revenues under management remained virtually unchanged at $1.3 billion, down $44 million or 3.4% from 2000. Overall declines in revenues under management in the last four months of 2001 were offset by $59 million in additional revenues under management from the February 2001 acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui.

     Fairmont earned fee revenues of $40 million in 2001 versus $43 million in 2000, representing a 7.9% decrease. Fee revenues from FHR’s owned properties were $16 million in 2001 and $13 million in 2000. The drop in revenues was due to decreased incentive fees resulting from substantial revenue declines in the weeks following September 11. Incentive fees were $4 million in 2001 and accounted for 10.8% of Fairmont’s total management fee revenues, versus 16.7% in 2000. For the Fairmont portfolio of Comparable Hotels, RevPAR decreased 6.8% to $107.48 in 2001 from $115.29 in 2000. The greatest component of the decline in RevPAR occurred at the U.S. and International hotels and resorts, where RevPAR was down 9.7%. In comparison, RevPAR at the Canadian properties was down by only 3.0% since these hotels were not as negatively affected by the events of September 11.

     Fairmont reported EBITDA of $24 million in 2001, down 24.5% from the $32 million reported in 2000. This decrease was the result of reduced incentive fee revenues and increased marketing efforts during the fourth quarter of 2001. EBITDA margin decreased to 60.4% from 73.7% in 2000 reflecting the impact of the decrease in incentive fee revenues and additional marketing costs with an otherwise relatively fixed cost of operations.

Delta

Revenues under management decreased to $318 million in 2001, down $10 million or 3.1% from $328 million in 2000. Management fee revenues were $10 million in 2001, down 12.6% from 2000. The net addition of five management contracts in 2001, and a full year’s results from the 2000 additions helped to offset declines caused by the events of September 11 and general economic weakness. Incentive fees were $1 million in 2001 and accounted for 9.6% of total management fee revenues, down from 18.8% of total management fee revenues in 2000. Delta’s Comparable Hotels RevPAR of $55.88 was down from $57.77 in 2000. This decline was caused by a 1.5 point reduction in occupancy and a slight decline in ADR. The Delta managed portfolio was not impacted to the same extent by the events of September 11 as the Fairmont managed portfolio since Delta’s entire portfolio is in Canada. EBITDA from Delta’s management operations was $8 million in 2001, down from $9 million in 2000. New properties under management and stringent cost controls helped to offset the weakness in the North American economy that was catalyzed by the events of September 11. EBITDA margin remained relatively constant at 73.1%.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Other Items

Revenues and Expenses from Managed and Franchised Properties

Revenues and expenses from managed and franchised properties were $29 million in 2001 compared to $25 million in 2000. These amounts reflect the expenditure and recovery of amounts paid for marketing, reservation and other services that the Company provides on a cost recovery basis under the terms of its management and franchise agreements.

Amortization

In 2001, amortization was $51 million compared to $41 million in 2000. This increase was consistent with the growth of both management and ownership operations over the past two years. Specifically, profit-improving projects at owned hotels and the acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui were the primary factors for the increase.

Other Income and Expense

Other income in 2001 consists primarily of a gain resulting from the disposition of 9.9 million Legacy units through a secondary offering in May 2001. This disposition was consistent with FHR’s stated intention of maintaining an approximate one-third ownership interest in Legacy. In addition, a gain on the sale of other assets and foreign exchange losses prior to the Arrangement were realized. FHR also recorded a number of non-recurring expenses including brand related technology costs, a restructuring charge and other one-time write-offs.

Reorganization and Corporate Expenses

Reorganization costs relate to the reorganization of CPL into five separate public companies that occurred on October 1, 2001. Corporate expenses were costs associated with the corporate activities performed by CPL for all subsidiaries, including the hotel operations, prior to October 1, 2001.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense of $70 million was up from $45 million in 2000. The increase in interest charges reflect the financing costs associated with borrowings by CPL in late 2000 to partially fund its share repurchase program and to fund FHR’s profit improving projects.

Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations consists of profits from the approximate 85% investment in PanCanadian Petroleum Limited, and the wholly owned subsidiaries, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, CP Ships Limited and Fording Inc. that were distributed to the shareholders of FHR on October 1, 2001.

Income Tax Expense (Recovery)

Income tax recovery was $100 million in 2001, versus $25 million in 2000. The increase in income tax recovery related to tax benefits realized on expenses incurred to complete the Arrangement and various favorable tax reassessments.

Net Income

Net income for the year was $896 million, down $223 million or 19.9% from $1,118 million in 2000. Loss from continuing operations was $28 million in 2001, down $80 million from $52 million in income from continuing operations in 2000.

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QUARTERLY RESULTS

2002

                                           
      First   Second   Third   Fourth        
(in millions, except per share amounts)   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Total

 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
  $ 148.9     $ 157.6     $ 179.5     $ 132.3     $ 618.3  
Income from continuing operations
    13.6       28.9       39.0       11.0       92.5  
Net income (loss)
    13.6       28.9       39.0       11.0       92.5  
Basic earnings (loss) per share
                                       
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    0.17       0.37       0.50       0.14       1.18  
 
Net Income
    0.17       0.37       0.50       0.14       1.18  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
                                       
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    0.17       0.36       0.49       0.14       1.16  
 
Net income
    0.17       0.36       0.49       0.14       1.16  

2001

                                           
      First   Second   Third   Fourth        
(in millions, except per share amounts)   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Total

 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
  $ 142.1     $ 166.7     $ 154.0     $ 103.9     $ 566.7  
Income from continuing operations
    (4.5 )     26.1       (99.4 )     49.6       (28.2 )
Net income (loss)
    311.4       417.9       116.8       49.6       895.7  
Basic earnings (loss) per share
                                       
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (0.08 )     0.30       (1.27 )     0.63       (0.43 )
 
Net Income
    3.93       5.26       1.46       0.63       11.28  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
                                       
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (0.08 )     0.30       (1.27 )     0.63       (0.43 )
 
Net income
    3.92       5.24       1.45       0.63       11.27  

Due to the seasonal nature of the hotel business, results are not expected to be consistent throughout the year. Revenues are typically higher in the second and third quarters versus the first and fourth quarters of the year in contrast to fixed costs such as amortization and interest, which are not significantly impacted by seasonal or short-term variations. In addition, FHR’s results for the year ended December 31, 2001, contain substantial non-recurring items related to the Arrangement, including the operating results of the four discontinued businesses, reorganization expenses and other corporate expenses that are no longer required. Given the inclusion of these non-recurring charges, prior period net income and earnings per share are not considered to be comparable with the current period. Consequently, the Company believes that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of its results of past operations are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as any indication of future performance.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

FHR generally uses cash from operations, debt facilities and equity financing to make equity investments, obtain long-term management contracts, make selective acquisitions of individual hotels or portfolios and to fund its share of hotel capital improvements and operating requirements. Cash and cash equivalents on hand at December 31, 2002 totaled $49 million, a decrease of $4 million from 2001.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FHR has several sources of funding available, the primary sources of which are outlined below.

Cash from operations

FHR’s operations typically generate cash flows in excess of cash required to fund profit-enhancing capital expenditures. These funds are the most common source of financing used for the expansion of FHR’s operations and for paying dividends to its shareholders. FHR will also consider using cash generated by operations to repurchase common shares if management believes its shares are undervalued in relation to EBITDA and earnings.

Lines of credit

Management has secured various lines of credit in order to finance temporary shortfalls in cash resulting from business seasonality and the timing of large profit-enhancing projects. Such funds may also be used to provide short-term bridge financing in the event of an acquisition.

Issuing additional equity securities

FHR is listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, which gives the Company the ability to raise additional equity through the issuance of additional common shares, preferred shares or other such equity instruments. Subject to market conditions, management has the ability to raise significant amounts of equity. If additional equity were raised, it would most likely be used to finance a significant acquisition.

Issuing additional debt

At present, FHR has what it considers to be a conservative debt to total asset ratio of 24.1%. This low level of debt gives FHR the ability to further leverage its assets through mortgaging its properties or by issuing other types of debt instruments. FHR would typically use new debt financing to refinance existing debt or to finance a significant acquisition. The choice of debt instrument used would be dependent on current market conditions.

Tax assets

FHR inherited significant tax assets as a result of the Arrangement, including substantial operating and capital losses. By using these losses, FHR will be able to significantly reduce its cash taxes payable on income generated by its hotel operations and real estate activities.

     FHR believes that the credit facilities, cash on hand, expected cash flow from operations and the sale of certain stabilized assets, when combined with the access to debt and equity markets, will be adequate to allow it to finance all of its normal operating needs and commitments to achieve its growth objectives.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

                                         
    Payments Due by Period
   
    Total   <1 Year   1-3 Years   4-5 Years   After 5 Years
   
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
  $ 535     $ 72     $ 416     $ 8     $ 39  
Operating leases
    83       10       27       16       30  
Other long-term obligations
    42       36       6              
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Total
  $ 660     $ 118     $ 449     $ 24     $ 69  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

     At December 31, 2002, FHR’s primary sources of contractual obligations consisted of amounts drawn on its bank facilities as well as mortgages owing. FHR has bank facilities totaling $506 million (Cdn$800 million) consisting of an unsecured $380 million (Cdn$600 million) three-year revolving facility and an unsecured $126 million (Cdn$200 million) 364-day revolving operating loan. A total of $358 million (Cdn$566 million) was advanced under these facilities as at December 31, 2002. Letters of credit totaling $44 million were also issued against FHR’s lines of credit as at December 31, 2002. Additionally, one of FHR’s subsidiaries has available to it a $100 million, 364-day operating line, of which approximately $43 million was outstanding at December 31, 2002. FHR intends on ultimately paying off these amounts through cash flow generated by operations and long-term refinancings.

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CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS

                                         
    Commitment Expiration per Period
   
    Total   <1 Year   1-3 Years   4-5 Years   After 5 Years
   
 
 
 
 
Letters of credit
  $ 45     $ 45     $     $     $  
Guarantees
    10       10                    
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Total
  $ 55     $ 55     $     $     $  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

Operating Activities

For the year ended December 31, 2002, cash generated by continuing operations was $123 million, as compared to cash used by continuing operations of $182 million in 2001. The increase in cash flow resulted primarily from the improvement in EBITDA, $157 million in costs incurred in 2001 related to the Arrangement and significantly lower interest expenses. Cash from discontinued operations of $2,011 million in 2001 represents operating cash flows from the four operating companies that were distributed to shareholders pursuant to the Arrangement.

     An increase in net working capital balances utilized cash of $11 million in 2002, primarily due to the settlement of accruals related to the Arrangement. Notwithstanding the impact of recent acquisitions, all other working capital balances are consistent with 2001.

     In 2003, cash flow from operations is expected to exceed 2002 levels. FHR expects that a combination of cash flow from operations, real estate activities and the use of debt facilities will be used to obtain additional management contracts, finance improvements in existing owned properties, further develop its vacation ownership product and provide equity for selective investments and acquisitions.

Investing Activities

FHR’s net expenditures on property and equipment totaled $84 million in 2002 compared with $122 million in 2001 and $87 million in 2000. These expenditures were principally for upgrade capital and profit-enhancing projects at its owned luxury resort properties.

EXPENDITURES ON PROFIT-ENHANCING PROJECTS IN 2002

         
Property   Project

 
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  Construction of a meeting facility (through 2004)
 
  Conversion of one floor to the Fairmont Gold product (through 2003)
 
  Guestroom renovations
The Fairmont Banff Springs
  Guestroom renovations
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
  Expansion of the golf practice facilities
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
  Willow Stream the spa at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The Fairmont Southampton
  Willow Stream the spa at The Fairmont Southampton
 
  Addition of the Fairmont Gold product
 
  Upgrades to the indoor pool and surrounding area
 
  Guestroom renovations
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess
  Renovations to the lobby and hotel entrance
 
  Addition of the Fairmont Gold product
The Fairmont Acapulco Princess
  Willow Stream the spa at The Fairmont Acapulco Princess
The Fairmont Pierre Marques
  Refurbishment of the lobby
 
  Guestroom renovations

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     FHR also incurred net expenditures of $16 million in 2002 relating to its real estate activities compared to $7 million in 2001. These expenditures are primarily for infrastructure improvements necessary for the sale of undeveloped lands.

     Expenditures on acquisitions in 2002 totaled $183 million and included the acquisitions of The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, a 20% minority interest in The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and the purchase of additional Legacy units. The 2001 expenditures totaling $264 million consisted mainly of the acquisition of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, a 50% interest in The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston and the remaining 51% ownership interest in The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and The Fairmont Glitter Bay. In 2000, acquisition expenditures were largely for the remaining 80% interest in The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Legacy units.

     Based upon current plans, FHR expects spending on upgrade capital and profit-enhancing projects to be in the range of $110 million to $120 million. Management expects to spend approximately $60 million on profit-enhancing projects, $13 million on vacation ownership developments, $7 million on infrastructure requirements necessary for the sale of undeveloped lands and the remainder on upgrade capital expenditures.

     PROFIT-ENHANCING PROJECTS PLANNED FOR 2003

         
Property   Project

 
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  Construction of a meeting facility (through 2004)
 
  Conversion of one floor to the Fairmont Gold product
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
  Willow Stream the spa at The Fairmont Orchid
 
  Refurbishments to the restaurants and common areas
 
  Conversion of guestrooms to the Fairmont Gold product
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
  Guestroom renovations
The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston
  Guestroom renovations
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess
  Guestroom renovations
The Fairmont Acapulco Princess
  Golf course improvements
 
  Guestroom renovations
The Fairmont Pierre Marques
  Construction of a meeting facility
 
  Addition of golf practice facilities

     Other investments may include the acquisition of additional management contracts and investments in hotel ownership interests. Capital spending in 2003 will be funded from a combination of cash flow from operating activities, the potential sale of assets to Legacy and through FHR’s financing sources as described above.

Financing Activities

FHR’s consolidated net borrowing position increased to $487 million at December 31, 2002, up $200 million from a net borrowing position of $287 million at the beginning of the year. FHR has drawn on its banking facilities mainly to refinance debts that matured during the year and to finance the acquisitions of The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, the 20% minority interest in The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, and additional Legacy units. At December 31, 2002, FHR had $72 million of long-term debt maturing within one year. This figure includes a $69 million liability for the possible exercise of a put option issued to the minority shareholder of Fairmont by FHR. This put option may be exercised by the holder at any time prior to October 2004.

     In October 2001, FHR obtained regulatory approval to purchase for cancellation approximately 7.9 million or 10% of its common shares within a twelve-month period ending October 2, 2002. During 2002, FHR purchased 3,006,800 shares for cancellation at an average price of $24.25. Since October 2001, FHR purchased a total of 3,566,600 shares under this program at an average price of $23.26. FHR obtained regulatory approval to renew this program for another 12-month period ending October 2, 2003. During this time, FHR may purchase for cancellation up to approximately 7.8 million or 10% of its common shares. As at December 31, 2002, no additional shares were repurchased under this program.

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TRANSACTIONS WITH LEGACY

FHR and its subsidiaries have entered into several agreements with Legacy to manage its hotels and to provide strategic advice and day-to-day administrative services to Legacy.

Advisory agreement

Fairmont provides operation and administrative services to Legacy and advises its trustees regarding major decisions. In return for these services, the Company is entitled to an advisory fee equal to 0.4% of a defined asset base, an acquisition fee of 0.65% of the total acquisition price of any additional property acquired by Legacy and a disposition fee of 0.25% of the aggregate sale price of any property sold by Legacy. FHR does not receive these acquisition or disposition fees on any transactions between the two entities.

Management Agreements

FHR has entered into various long-term management contracts with Legacy to manage all of its hotels. Pursuant to these management agreements, the Company is entitled to base management fees and incentive management fees. Base management fees typically range from 2.75% to 3% of total hotel revenues and incentive fees are calculated based on net operating income from hotel operations plus depreciation and amortization less capital replacement reserve, in excess of threshold amounts. In addition, incentive fees for the hotels transferred to Legacy in 1997 (the “Initial Portfolio”) are calculated based on both the profitability of each of the hotels as well as the overall profitability of the Initial Portfolio.

     The Company also provides central reservations, sales and marketing, central procurement, accounting, management information, employee training and other services for which they are reimbursed on a cost recovery basis in accordance with the management agreements.

Strategic Alliance Agreement

FHR and Legacy have entered into a strategic alliance agreement to co-operate in certain areas related to the purchase and sale of hotels, the development of new hotels that may be considered for investment by Legacy and other areas related to the ownership and management of hotels.

The Fairmont Washington, D.C.

In December 2002, Fairmont entered into a long-term, incentive-based management contract for The Fairmont Washington, D.C. In connection with Fairmont securing the management contract on this property, Fairmont will pay a fixed amount to Legacy over a three-year period. Also, in connection with the above transaction, FHR and Legacy entered into reciprocal loan agreements for $67.6 million. The loans mature in October 2008 and bear interest at normal commercial rates payable quarterly in arrears. In the event that either FHR or Legacy does not make its required interest or principal payments, the other party is not required to make its payment either. The loans meet all the requirements for a right of setoff and as such are presented on a net basis in the consolidated financial statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with Canadian GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and contingencies. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on other assumptions that are believed at the time to be reasonable under the circumstances. Under different assumptions or conditions, the actual results may differ, potentially materially, from those previously estimated. Many of the conditions impacting these assumptions and estimates are outside of the Company’s control. FHR evaluates such estimates and assumptions on a periodic basis. Management believes the following critical accounting policies involve its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Property and Equipment

For each hotel, the net amount of property and equipment is reviewed regularly and compared to its net recoverable amount. Management will record an impairment in value if the projected undiscounted future cash flows from the hotel exceed the net book value of the property and equipment. Management feels it is unlikely that any future impairment will be necessary given the quality of its assets.

     Due to the relatively large proportion of property and equipment relative to total assets, the selections of the method of amortization and length of amortization period could have a material impact on the operating results of the Company. FHR amortizes its property and equipment on a straight-line basis over its estimated economic lives, except for buildings on leased land, which are amortized over the lesser of the term of the lease, including options, and the economic life of the building. Management feels that both the straight-line method and sinking fund method are both appropriate measures of amortization given the nature of the underlying assets and the capital replacement reserve policy, which requires that approximately 4% to 5% of the respective hotel’s annual revenues be directed towards its capital maintenance. FHR has selected the straight-line method of amortization in order to be in compliance with both Canadian and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill impairment tests are performed on an annual basis and in certain circumstances between annual tests for each reporting unit, which are the operating segments as described in note 3 of the consolidated financial statements. These tests are based on a fair market value analysis of the various reporting units, which use such methods as undiscounted cash flow projections and peer comparisons of earnings multipliers. Based on its current operations, management feels it is unlikely that any future goodwill impairment will be required. However, in response to unanticipated changes in industry and market conditions, FHR may be required to consider restructuring, disposing or otherwise exiting certain operations, which could result in an impairment of goodwill.

     The Company also evaluates the carrying value of all management contracts on an annual basis to determine whether such costs will be recovered from the projected future revenue streams on an undiscounted basis. Any impairment loss would be expensed in the consolidated statements of income. Based on the terms of its management contracts and the quality of the underlying assets, management believes that the potential for future impairment is unlikely.

Income Taxes

FHR accounts for income taxes using the liability method and calculates its provision based on the expected tax treatment of transactions recorded in its consolidated financial statements. Under this method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on differences between the bases of assets and liabilities used for financial statement and income tax purposes, using substantively enacted tax rates. In determining the current and future components of the tax provision, management interprets tax legislation in a variety of jurisdictions and makes assumptions about the expected timing of the reversal of future tax assets and liabilities. In the event that management’s interpretations differed from those of the tax authorities or if the timing of reversals is not as anticipated, the tax provision could increase or decrease in future periods.

     FHR has approximately $222 million in non-capital tax loss carry forwards and $187 million in capital tax loss carry forwards. Management has assumed that the Company will be able to utilize all of its non-capital loss carry forwards prior to their expiration in 2008 and has therefore recorded a future tax asset for virtually all such loss carry forward balances. In the event that future earnings do not meet managements’ projections, it may be necessary to write down this amount. Currently, management expects that these losses will be used over the course of the next five years. A future tax asset has not been established for the capital loss carry forward amounts due to the significant uncertainty as to the timing of their utilization. However, management expects that the majority of these amounts will be used through FHR’s real estate activities or otherwise. Capital losses do not expire.

Employee Future Benefits

FHR has defined benefit pension plans for some of its employees; however, it does not provide other post retirement benefits. There are several assumptions required by management for the calculations of defined benefit plan liabilities or surpluses and the current year’s expenses. These include the expected return on plan assets, the discount rate on the projected benefit obligation and the expected rate of future compensation increases. An expected rate of return on plan assets of 7.5% is used based on the plans’ asset mixes and historic results. Management feels this long-term rate of return is reasonable and will be achieved over the life of the plan. The discount rate used to calculate the projected benefit obligation is based on the market interest rate at December 31, 2002 of AA-rated corporate bonds with an effective duration equal to that of the expected payments to retirees. As of December 31, 2002, management estimates that its consolidated pension plan deficit is $2 million and it has total pension obligations of $75 million. FHR does not expect that it will have significant future net cash outflows to fund its obligations under these plans.

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Contingencies

In the normal course of its operations, FHR becomes involved in various legal actions, including claims relating to personal injuries, occupational related claims and environmental matters. Management conducts a thorough analysis of all potential legal claims on a regular basis and provides for such potential claims when the expected loss is both probable and can be reasonably estimated. The possibility exists that additional expenditures that have not been accrued for may be required to defend against or remedy potential legal action against the Company.

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Effective January 1, 2002, FHR adopted the new recommendations with respect to accounting for foreign currency gains and losses. Unrealized exchange gains and losses related to monetary foreign currency assets and liabilities are now recognized into income immediately. This change was applied retroactively with restatement of prior periods and did not have an impact on continuing operations.

     Also on January 1, 2002, FHR adopted the new accounting standards with respect to goodwill and other intangible assets. Under these standards, goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized, but are subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis. FHR completed its impairment testing as at January 1, 2002 and concluded that there was no impairment in these assets.

     In 2002, revenues and expenses from managed and franchised properties were included in the income statement in response to a recent Emerging Issues Committee abstract released by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”). These amounts represent expenditures and the recovery thereof for amounts that FHR has agreed to make on behalf of its managed properties and relate primarily to marketing and reservations services. This change in accounting policy was applied retroactively and had no impact on FHR’s EBITDA or net income.

     Guidance on the disclosure of guarantees was issued that will require FHR to disclose key information about certain types of guarantee contracts that require payments contingent on specified types of future events starting in 2003. Disclosures include the nature of the guarantee, how it arose, events or circumstances that would trigger performance under the guarantee, the maximum potential future payments under the guarantee, the carrying amount of the related liability and information about recourse or collateral. Management does not expect additional disclosure on this issue as FHR has only guaranteed third party debts totaling approximately $10 million.

     New guidance on the impairment of long-lived assets establishes standards for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of impairments and replaces the current write-down provisions. These changes will be effective for FHR starting in 2004. Under the new standards, a two-step process will determine the impairment of long-lived assets held for use, with the first step determining when impairment is recognized and the second step measuring the amount of the impairment. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the long-lived asset’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value. To test for and measure impairment, long-lived assets are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent.

     In December 2001, the CICA issued guidance on accounting for hedging relationships. These guidelines specify the circumstances in which hedge accounting is appropriate, including the identification, documentation, designation and effectiveness of hedges and also the discontinuance of hedge accounting. Early adoption of these guidelines is permissible, however, FHR will not be implementing them until 2004.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

This section describes the major risks associated with FHR’s operations that could cause reported financial information to not necessarily be indicative of future operating results. The order in which these risks are listed does not necessarily indicate their relative importance. If any event arising from these risks were to occur, FHR’s business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows could be materially adversely affected.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FHR’s operations are subject to adverse factors generally encountered in the lodging industry.

The Company manages and owns hotels and resorts in both the luxury and first-class segments of the lodging industry. This subjects FHR to the operating risks inherent in the industry. Besides the specific conditions discussed in more detail below, these risk factors include:

    cyclical downturns arising from changes in general and local economic conditions;
 
    varying levels of demand for rooms and related services caused by changes in popular travel patterns and changes in the cost and availability of transportation;
 
    periodic local oversupply of guest accommodations, which may adversely affect occupancy rates and actual room rates achieved;
 
    competition from other luxury and first-class hotels and resorts;
 
    the recurring need for the renovation, refurbishment and improvement of hotel and resort properties;
 
    changes in wages, prices, construction and maintenance costs that may result from inflation, government regulations, changes in interest rates or currency fluctuations;
 
    the availability of financing for operating or capital requirements;
 
    seasonal variations in cash flow; and
 
    other factors including natural disasters, terrorism, extreme weather conditions and labor shortages, work stoppages or disputes.

The effect of these factors varies among FHR’s hotels based on their geographic diversity and mix between management and ownership businesses.

The lodging industry is subject to significant regulation.

The Company is subject to numerous laws and regulations in all of the jurisdictions in which it operates, including those relating to the preparation and sale of food and beverages, such as health and liquor licensing laws. FHR’s properties are also subject to laws and regulations governing relationships with employees in such areas as minimum wage and maximum working hours, overtime, working conditions, hiring and terminating of employees and work permits. Furthermore, the success of the Company’s strategy to expand its existing properties, acquire new properties or to open newly-constructed properties is contingent upon, among other things, receipt of all required licenses, permits and authorizations, including local land use permits, building and zoning permits, health and safety permits and liquor licenses. Changes or concessions required by regulatory authorities could also involve significant additional costs and delay or prevent completion of the construction or opening of a project. As a result of the geographic diversity of FHR’s businesses, these regulatory matters arise in a number of jurisdictions, many of which have distinctive regulatory regimes.

     Under the United States Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and similar state legislation, all public accommodations are required to meet various requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. If a U.S. court or administrative agency determines that any of FHR’s hotels are not in compliance with the ADA, the result could be a judicial or administrative order requiring compliance, imposition of a fine or an award of damages to private litigants, including possible class damages. The Company has responsibilities under the ADA for both its owned and managed hotels in the United States. However, under the management agreements for FHR’s managed hotels in the U.S., costs associated with the ADA are generally borne by the owner.

FHR’s operations are subject to laws and regulations relating to environmental matters.

As the current or previous owner or operator of certain hotels, FHR could be liable for the clean up of contamination and other corrective actions under various laws, ordinances and regulations relating to environmental matters. These laws, ordinances and regulations often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the condition requiring the environmental response. The presence of contamination from hazardous or toxic substances, or the failure to remediate a contaminated property properly may affect an owner’s ability to sell or rent the property, to use the property for its intended purpose, or to borrow using the property as collateral. In addition, as FHR arranges for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances, it may be liable for the cost of removal or remediation of substances at the disposal or treatment facility. As the manager or owner of various hotels, the Company could be held liable for the cost of remedial action with respect to environmental matters.

     Environmental laws require abatement or removal of certain asbestos-containing material (“ACM”) in the event of damage, demolition or renovation. FHR has an asbestos abatement program and continues to manage ACM in certain hotels. The costs associated with managing this program have not been, and are not anticipated to become, material.

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     Each year, every property, whether managed, franchised or owned, is required to complete an environmental questionnaire which covers such items as the training of employees in the handling and disposal of hazardous materials, whether there have been any environmental incidents and, if so, the remedial action taken, as well as environmental initiatives introduced by the hotel. This questionnaire also identifies any new laws or regulations being imposed by local, state, provincial or federal governments and a property’s proposed response to such laws or regulations. Laws and regulations change over time and the Company may become subject to more stringent environmental laws and regulations and may also face broader environmental liability under common law. FHR is not aware of any potential material environmental liabilities for which it will be responsible with respect to any of the properties which it currently or has previously managed or owned, but such liabilities may exist.

Real estate investments are subject to numerous risks.

As FHR owns and leases hotels, it is subject to the risks that generally relate to investments in real property. The investment returns available from equity investments in real estate depend in large part on the amount of income earned and capital appreciation generated by the related properties, as well as the expenses incurred. In addition, a variety of other factors affect income from properties and real estate values, including governmental regulations, zoning, tax and eminent domain laws, interest rate levels and the availability of financing. For example, new or existing zoning or tax laws can make it more expensive and/or time-consuming to develop real property or expand, modify or renovate properties. When interest rates increase, the cost of acquiring, developing, expanding or renovating real property increases and real property values may decrease as the number of potential buyers decreases. Similarly, as financing becomes less available, it becomes more difficult both to acquire and to sell real property. Finally, governments can, under eminent domain laws, expropriate or take real property for less compensation than an owner believes the property is worth. Any of these factors could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition, as well as on its ability to make distributions, if any, to its shareholders. In addition, as FHR’s equity real estate investments are in the luxury and first-class segments and are to some extent located outside of North America, they may be relatively difficult to sell quickly. Further, any additional properties the Company acquires may be subject to the same risks. If FHR’s properties do not generate revenue sufficient to meet operating expenses, including debt service and capital expenditures, its income will be adversely affected.

World events have had an impact on our industry.

As a result of the terrorist acts that occurred September 11, 2001, there has been a disruption in domestic and international travel. These terrorist acts and travel disruptions have resulted in decreased customer visitation to our properties and may continue to affect the industry. Further terrorist acts or military action could significantly impact FHR’s future operations.

There is a great deal of competition in the lodging industry.

There is intense competition between the operators of both luxury and first-class hotels for guests, to secure new management contracts and to acquire hotels. Competition for guests is based primarily on brand name recognition, convenience of location, quality of the property, room rates and the range and quality of food, services and amenities offered. Demographic, political or other changes in one or more of FHR’s markets could adversely affect the convenience or desirability of its properties.

     FHR also competes for management contracts and acquisition opportunities with other luxury and first-class hotel managers and owners who may have substantially greater financial resources. This competition may have the effect of reducing the number of suitable investment opportunities available to the Company and increasing its acquisition costs.

Failure to obtain new or maintain existing management contracts could adversely affect FHR’s results of operations.

Management contracts expire or are acquired, terminated or renegotiated in the normal course of business. FHR manages hotels for various third party hotel owners subject to the terms of each property’s management contract. These contracts can generally be terminated by the non-defaulting party upon default in payment or unremedied failure to comply with the terms of the contract. Typically, the Company’s management contracts are subject to economic performance tests that, if not met or remedied, could allow a contract to be terminated by the owner prior to the expiration of its term. Failure to maintain the standards specified in the contract or to meet the other terms and conditions of a contract could result in the loss or cancellation of a management contract. Some management contracts can also be terminated if the owner sells the property to a new owner that does not want to retain the existing contract. In certain cases, these contracts provide for a termination payout upon cancellation of the contract.

     In many jurisdictions, in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings in respect of a hotel, a management contract may be subject to termination or may not be enforceable against a trustee in bankruptcy or other similar representative of the owner. In such circumstances, the management company would generally have an unsecured claim for breach of contract against the owner of the property or its estate.

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     Further, in the event of enforcement proceedings by a secured lender in respect of a hotel, a management contract may not be enforceable by FHR against the lender unless, to the extent permitted by applicable bankruptcy or insolvency laws, the lender has executed a non-disturbance agreement. Generally, FHR attempts to obtain non-disturbance agreements with lenders to the owners of hotels that the Company manages. However, in the absence of a non-disturbance agreement, the risk of loss of a management contract increases when the property’s owner incurs debt that cannot be adequately serviced.

     Both Fairmont and Delta manage properties for third party owners. The average remaining length of Fairmont’s management contracts is more than 40 years while the average remaining length of Delta’s management contracts is more than 10 years. Approximately 65% of Fairmont and Delta’s management revenues are insulated against the potential loss of these management contracts as 46 of the hotels and resorts presently managed by Fairmont and Delta are directly or indirectly owned by FHR or Legacy.

FHR’s acquisition, expansion and development strategy may be less successful than expected, and therefore growth may be limited.

FHR intends to increase revenues and net income by increasing the number of hotels under management through the acquisition of new properties, the expansion of existing properties, the securing of new management agreements and strategic partnerships for new development. The Company’s ability to successfully pursue new growth opportunities will depend on its ability to identify appropriate management opportunities and properties suitable for acquisition and expansion, to negotiate management or construction contracts or purchases on satisfactory terms, to obtain the necessary financing and permits and to integrate new management contracts or properties into its operations.

Operations may be adversely affected by extreme weather conditions and the impact of natural disasters.

FHR operates properties in a variety of locales, some of which are subject to extreme weather patterns that may affect the hotels as well as customer travel. Extreme weather conditions can, from time to time, have a major adverse financial impact upon individual properties or particular regions. However, the effect of any particular event is mitigated by the geographic diversity of the Company’s hotel portfolio.

     Properties may also be vulnerable to the effects of destructive forces, such as earthquakes, fire, storms and flooding. Although FHR’s properties are insured against property damage, damages resulting from so-called “acts of God” or otherwise, including acts of terrorism, may exceed the limits of the insurance coverage or be outside the scope of that coverage.

FHR’s ability to operate its facilities may be adversely affected if relations with employees were to deteriorate.

Relations with employees in various countries, including the more than 14,000 employees represented by 22 labor unions, could deteriorate due to disputes related to, among other things, wage or benefit levels or FHR’s response to changes in government regulation of workers and the workplace. FHR’s operations rely heavily on employees, whether they are employed directly or supervised by Fairmont or Delta, and these employees’ ability to provide high-quality personal service to guests. Any labor shortage or stoppage caused by disagreements with employees, including those represented by labor unions, could adversely affect FHR’s ability to provide these services and could result in the temporary closure of a particular hotel, reduce occupancy and room revenue or potentially damage FHR’s reputation. Management of FHR is confident that FHR’s relationships with employees are generally favorable. Various programs maintained by Fairmont and Delta contribute to these relationships and mitigate to some extent against potential labor disputes.

Vacation Ownership is subject to extensive regulation.

FHR intends to develop and operate vacation ownership resorts and is therefore subject to extensive government regulation in the jurisdiction where the vacation ownership resorts are located and in which vacation ownership interests (“VOIs”) are marketed and sold. In addition, the laws of many jurisdictions in which FHR may sell VOIs grant the purchases of this type of interest the right to rescind the purchase contract at any time within a statutory rescission period. Although management believes that FHR is in material compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to which vacation ownership marketing, sales and operations are currently subject to, changes in these requirements or a determination by a regulatory authority that FHR is not in compliance could adversely affect the Company. Additionally, if the purchaser of a VOI defaults, FHR may not have recovered its marketing, selling and general and administrative costs related to the sale of the VOI.

Currency fluctuations may have a material adverse effect on FHR’s financial statements.

FHR has hotel management and ownership operations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados and the United Arab Emirates and records sales and liabilities in the currencies of these jurisdictions, while it reports earnings in U.S. dollars. As a result, the Company’s earnings and financial position could be affected by foreign exchange rate fluctuations, specifically changes in the value of the U.S. dollar, through both (i) translation risk, which is the risk that financial statements for a particular period or as of a certain date depend on the prevailing exchange rate of the various currencies against U.S. dollar; and (ii) transaction risk, which is the risk that the currency of costs and liabilities fluctuates in relation to the currency of revenues and assets, which may adversely affect operating margins.

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     With respect to the translation risk, even though the fluctuations of currencies against the U.S. dollar can be substantial and therefore significantly impact comparisons with prior periods, the translation impact is a reporting consideration and does not affect the underlying results of operations, as is the case with transaction risk. FHR endeavors to match foreign currency revenues and costs, and assets and liabilities, to provide a natural hedge against translation and transaction risks, although this is not a perfect hedge.

     In addition to translation risk and transaction risk, a significant increase in the value of the Canadian dollar may have an adverse impact on the level of foreign demand at Canadian hotels. However, given that these hotels target an affluent clientele, the risk of a significant decline in foreign demand is reduced.

FHR is subject to a number of risks associated with debt financing.

As a result of incurring debt, FHR is subject to a number of risks associated with debt financing, including the risk that cash flow from operations will be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest; the risk that, to the extent that it maintains floating rate indebtedness, interest rates will fluctuate; and risks resulting from the fact that the agreements governing loan and credit facilities contain covenants imposing certain limitations on the Company’s ability to acquire and dispose of assets.

     Although it anticipates that it will be able to repay or refinance existing indebtedness and any other indebtedness when it matures, there can be no assurance that FHR will be able to do so or that the terms of such refinancings will be favorable. FHR’s leverage may have important consequences. For example, FHR’s ability to obtain additional financing for acquisitions, working capital, capital expenditures or other purposes, if necessary, may be impaired or financing may not be available on favorable terms. A substantial decrease in operating cash flow or an increase in expenses could make it difficult for the Company to meet its debt service requirements and force it to modify its operations. FHR may have higher levels of debt than some of its competitors, placing it at a competitive disadvantage to those competitors with lower amounts of indebtedness and/or higher credit ratings.

There can be no assurance that FHR will be able to obtain the necessary additional capital to finance the growth of its business.

The acquisition and expansion of hotels, as well as the ongoing renovations, refurbishment and improvements required to maintain or upgrade existing properties, are capital intensive. Such costs are funded from operating cash flow and financings. The availability of future borrowings and access to the capital markets for financing depends on prevailing market conditions and the acceptability of financing terms offered. FHR cannot ensure that future debt or equity financings will be available, or available on acceptable terms, in an amount sufficient to fund its needs. In addition, an inability to obtain financing for a project could cause cancellation or short-term interruption of construction or development of projects.

Covenants in FHR’s financing agreements could limit its discretion in operating its businesses.

FHR’s financing agreements contain covenants that include limits on additional debts secured by mortgaged properties, limits on liens on property, minimum EBITDA to interest coverage ratios and limits on mergers, asset sales and capital expenditures. Future financing agreements may contain similar, or even more restrictive, provisions and covenants. If the Company fails to comply with the restrictions in present or future financing agreements, a default may occur. A default could allow creditors to accelerate the related debt as well as any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies. A default could also allow creditors to foreclose on the properties securing such debt. Credit facilities typically require the repayment of funds or cash flow sweeps when certain coverage ratios are not met.

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STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The management of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“FHR”) is responsible for the preparation, presentation, integrity and fairness of the consolidated financial statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) and all other information in the Annual Report.

     The consolidated financial statements of FHR have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and the MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of securities regulators. A detailed reconciliation to U.S. GAAP has been included in note 26 to the consolidated financial statements. The financial information presented elsewhere in the Annual Report is consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements.

     The consolidated financial statements and information in the MD&A necessarily include amounts based on informed judgments and estimates of the expected effects of current events and transactions with appropriate consideration to materiality. In addition, in preparing the financial information management must interpret regulatory requirements and make determinations as to the relevancy of information to be included. The MD&A also includes information regarding the estimated impact of current transactions and events, sources of liquidity and capital resources, operating trends, risks and uncertainties. Actual results in the future may differ materially from our present assessment of this information since future events and circumstances may not occur as expected.

     In meeting our responsibility for the reliability of financial information, management maintains and relies on a comprehensive system of internal controls including organizational, procedural and internal accounting controls. To augment this internal control system, FHR maintains a program of internal audits covering significant aspects of the operations. These controls and audits are designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded, transactions are executed and recorded in accordance with management’s authorization and relevant and reliable financial information is produced.

     We, as FHR’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will be certifying FHR’s annual disclosure document filed with the United States Securities Exchange Commission as required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

     The auditors’ opinion is based upon an independent and objective examination of FHR’s financial results for the year, conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. This examination includes an understanding and evaluation by the auditors of FHR’s accounting and internal control systems as well as the obtaining of a sound understanding of its business. The auditors have full and free access to the Board of Directors and its committees to discuss audit, financial reporting and related matters.

     The Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing and approving the financial information contained in the Annual Report, including the MD&A and overseeing management’s responsibilities for the presentation and preparation of financial information, maintenance of appropriate internal controls, management and control of major risk areas and assessment of significant and related party transactions. The Board carries out this responsibility principally through the Audit Committee, which consists exclusively of non-management directors.

     
signed   signed
 
 
William R. Fatt,
Chief Executive Officer
  M. Jerry Patava,
Chief Financial Officer
 
Toronto, Canada
February 13, 2003
 

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AUDITORS’ REPORT

To the Shareholders of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (the Company) as at December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the consolidated statements of income, retained earnings (deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

     In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. as at December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

signed (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)

Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Ontario

January 30, 2003

COMMENTS BY AUDITORS ON CANADIAN - - UNITED STATES REPORTING DIFFERENCES

To the Shareholders of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.

In the United States, reporting standards for auditors require the addition of an explanatory paragraph (following the opinion paragraph) when there are changes in accounting principles that have a material effect on the comparability of the Company’s financial statements such as the changes described in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Our report to the shareholders dated January 30, 2003 is expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not require a reference to such changes in accounting principles in the auditors’ report when the changes are properly accounted for and adequately disclosed in the financial statements.

signed (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)

Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Ontario

January 30, 2003

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As at December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Assets
               
Current assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 49.0     $ 52.7  
Accounts receivable
    47.0       48.2  
Inventory
    12.5       11.6  
Prepaid expenses and other
    10.9       8.8  
 
   
     
 
 
    119.4       121.3  
Investments in partnerships and corporations (note 5)
    68.9       58.8  
Investment in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust (note 6)
    96.4       56.4  
Investments in land held for sale
    88.8       92.1  
Property and equipment (note 7)
    1,441.1       1,261.9  
Goodwill (note 8)
    123.0       106.0  
Intangible assets (note 8)
    201.7       149.8  
Other assets and deferred charges (note 9)
    83.7       75.1  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 2,223.0     $ 1,921.4  
 
   
     
 
Liabilities
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 105.7     $ 109.1  
Taxes payable
    5.3       2.1  
Dividends payable
    2.4       1.6  
Current portion of long-term debt (note 10)
    72.3       94.5  
 
   
     
 
 
    185.7       207.3  
Other liabilities
    78.4       74.4  
Long-term debt (note 10)
    463.2       245.2  
Future income taxes (note 11)
    96.4       64.1  
Non-controlling interest
          25.0  
 
   
     
 
 
    823.7       616.0  
 
   
     
 
Shareholders’ Equity (note 12)
               
Common shares
    1,191.5       1,162.4  
Contributed surplus
    141.9       142.4  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    27.4       20.2  
Retained earnings (deficit)
    38.5       (19.6 )
 
   
     
 
 
    1,399.3       1,305.4  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 2,223.0     $ 1,921.4  
 
   
     
 

Commitments and contingencies (note 21)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Approved by the Board of Directors

     
signed


William R. Fatt
  signed


Allan R. Taylor, O.C.
Director   Director

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT)

For the years ended December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Balance — Beginning of year
  $ (19.6 )   $ 4,618.0     $ 3,716.0  
Change in accounting for foreign exchange on long-term debt (note 2(a))
                (91.2 )
 
   
     
     
 
Balance — Beginning of year, as restated (note 2)
    (19.6 )     4,618.0       3,624.8  
Net income for the year
    92.5       895.7       1,118.3  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    72.9       5,513.7       4,743.1  
Repurchase of common shares (note 12)
    (30.4 )            
Distribution and settlements on reorganization (note 24)
          (5,440.0 )      
Dividends
                       
Common shares (per share 2002 — $0.05; 2001 — $1.12; 2000 — $1.48)
    (4.0 )     (87.9 )     (116.9 )
Preferred shares
          (5.4 )     (8.2 )
 
   
     
     
 
Balance — End of year
  $ 38.5     $ (19.6 )   $ 4,618.0  
 
   
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the years ended December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Revenues
                       
Hotel ownership operations
  $ 516.6     $ 489.6     $ 464.7  
Management operations
    36.1       34.3       41.8  
Real estate
    37.9       13.4       10.2  
 
   
     
     
 
Operating revenues
    590.6       537.3       516.7  
Other revenues from managed and franchised properties (note 2(c))
    27.7       29.4       25.2  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    618.3       566.7       541.9  
 
   
     
     
 
Expenses
                       
Hotel ownership operations
    367.9       358.8       320.8  
Management operations
    15.7       18.6       14.6  
Real estate
    26.4       15.5       10.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Operating expenses
    410.0       392.9       345.9  
Other expenses from managed and franchised properties
    27.7       29.4       25.2  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    437.7       422.3       371.1  
 
   
     
     
 
Income from investments and other (note 14)
    17.7       18.7       24.3  
 
   
     
     
 
Operating income before undernoted items
    198.3       163.1       195.1  
Amortization
    52.4       50.7       40.6  
Other (income) expenses, net (note 15)
    (4.9 )     10.1       10.7  
Reorganization and corporate expenses (note 16)
    2.2       156.9       65.7  
Interest expense, net (note 17)
    19.1       69.6       44.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (recovery), non-controlling interest, goodwill amortization and discontinued operations
    129.5       (124.2 )     33.6  
 
   
     
     
 
Income tax expense (recovery) (note 11)
                       
Current
    12.0       21.1       42.5  
Future
    23.8       (120.7 )     (67.4 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
    35.8       (99.6 )     (24.9 )
 
   
     
     
 
Non-controlling interest
    1.2       1.1       4.2  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (loss) before goodwill amortization and discontinued operations
    92.5       (25.7 )     54.3  
Goodwill amortization, net of taxes (note 2(b))
          2.5       1.9  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    92.5       (28.2 )     52.4  
Discontinued operations (note 24)
          923.9       1,065.9  
 
   
     
     
 
Net income for the year
    92.5       895.7       1,118.3  
Preferred share dividends
          (5.4 )     (8.2 )
 
   
     
     
 
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 92.5     $ 890.3     $ 1,110.1  
 
   
     
     
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in millions) (note 18)
                       
Basic
    78.4       78.9       79.5  
Diluted
    79.7       79.0       79.8  
Basic earnings (loss) per share
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    1.18       (0.43 )     0.56  
Discontinued operations
          11.71       13.40  
Net income
    1.18       11.28       13.96  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    1.16       (0.43 )     0.55  
Discontinued operations
          11.70       13.36  
Net income
    1.16       11.27       13.91  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

                           
      2002   2001   2000
     
 
 
Cash provided by (used in)
                       
Operating activities
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 92.5     $ (28.2 )   $ 52.4  
Items not affecting cash
                       
 
Amortization property and equipment
    50.0       45.5       35.1  
 
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets
    2.4       8.3       7.9  
 
Income from investments and other
    (17.7 )     (18.7 )     (24.3 )
 
Gains on sale of real estate
    (11.9 )     (9.9 )     (6.1 )
 
Future income taxes
    23.8       (121.3 )     (67.9 )
 
Non-controlling interest
    1.2       1.1       4.2  
 
Gain on sale of Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust units
          (31.1 )      
 
Write-off of property and equipment and other assets
          40.7        
 
Distributions from investments
    15.1       11.6       18.1  
 
Other
    (22.3 )     (56.5 )     (36.5 )
Changes in non-cash working capital items (note 19)
    (10.5 )     (23.7 )     27.2  
Discontinued operations
          2,011.4       2,187.7  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    122.6       1,829.2       2,197.8  
 
   
     
     
 
Investing activities
                       
Additions to property and equipment
    (84.3 )     (121.8 )     (86.8 )
Additions to land held for sale
    (15.8 )     (7.5 )     (3.1 )
Acquisitions (note 4)
    (136.0 )     (234.6 )     (93.8 )
Investment in hotel partnerships and corporations (note 5)
    (8.9 )     (26.6 )     (9.2 )
Investment in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust (note 6)
    (37.8 )     (2.8 )     (17.1 )
Sale of investments and properties
    34.6       149.2       14.9  
Sale of units in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust
          53.5        
Loan advance
          (27.2 )      
Other
    (1.0 )     1.2        
Discontinued operations
          (1,407.2 )     (2,252.5 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
    (249.2 )     (1,623.8 )     (2,447.6 )
 
   
     
     
 
Financing activities
                       
Issuance of long-term debt
    238.4       165.0       246.4  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (43.9 )     (632.1 )     (19.0 )
Issuance of common shares (note 12)
    4.7       53.5       11.9  
Repurchase of common shares (note 12)
    (73.2 )     (9.9 )     (288.7 )
Dividends
    (3.2 )     (122.8 )     (126.2 )
Redemption of preferred shares (note 12)
          (144.8 )      
Issuance of commercial paper
          61.5       417.3  
Repayment of commercial paper
          (643.9 )     (303.2 )
Other
          43.0        
Discontinued operations
          668.6       385.5  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    122.8       (561.9 )     324.0  
 
   
     
     
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    0.1       (8.1 )      
 
   
     
     
 
Increase (decrease) in cash
    (3.7 )     (364.6 )     74.2  
Cash — Beginning of year
    52.7       417.3       343.1  
 
   
     
     
 
Cash — End of year
  $ 49.0     $ 52.7     $ 417.3  
 
   
     
     
 
Represented by
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 49.0     $ 52.7     $ 595.9  
Bank overdraft
                (178.6 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 49.0     $ 52.7     $ 417.3  
 
   
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Inc. (“FHR” or the “Company”) has operated and owned hotels and resorts for 115 years. Until September 2001, the Company operated under the name of Canadian Pacific Limited (“CPL”). Effective October 1, 2001, pursuant to the plan of arrangement approved by the shareholders and by the court, CPL completed a major reorganization (the “Arrangement”), which divided CPL into five new public companies — Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, CP Ships Limited, PanCanadian Energy Corporation and Fording Inc., while retaining its investment in Canadian Pacific Hotels & Resorts Inc. which has since been renamed FHR Holdings Inc. (“FHRHI”) (see note 24).

     FHR currently manages properties principally under the Fairmont and Delta brands. At December 31, 2002, FHR managed 80 luxury and first-class hotels and resorts. FHR owns 83.5% of Fairmont Hotels Inc. (“Fairmont”), which at December 31, 2002, managed 41 luxury properties in major city centers and key resort destinations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados and the United Arab Emirates. Delta Hotels Limited (“Delta”), a wholly owned subsidiary of FHR, managed or franchised 38 Canadian hotels and resorts at December 31, 2002.

     In addition to hotel and resort management, at December 31, 2002, FHR had hotel ownership interests ranging from approximately 20% to 100% in 23 properties, located in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Bermuda and Barbados. FHR also has an approximate 35% equity interest in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust (“Legacy”), which owns 22 hotels and resorts across Canada and one in the United States. FHR also owns real estate properties that are suitable for either commercial or residential development.

2.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). The significant differences between Canadian and United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), insofar as they apply to FHR, are described in note 26.

Principles of consolidation

The Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 include the consolidated accounts of FHR and its wholly owned subsidiaries, FHRHI, FHR Real Estate Corporation (“FHRREC”), Delta, FHR Properties Inc. and Fairmont, in which the Company owns 83.5%.

Foreign currency translation

Foreign currency assets and liabilities of FHR’s operations are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet dates for monetary items and at the historical exchange rates for non-monetary items. Foreign currency revenues and expenses are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the dates of the related transactions. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are included in income.

     The accounts of FHR and its self-sustaining subsidiaries, where the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar, are translated using the period-end exchange rate for assets and liabilities and the average exchange rates in effect for the period for revenues and expenses. Exchange gains or losses arising from translation are deferred and included under shareholders’ equity as foreign currency translation adjustments.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of short-term investments that are highly liquid and have initial terms to maturity of three months or less.

Inventory

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and replacement cost.

Long-term investments

FHR accounts for its investment in Legacy and its investments in partnerships and corporations, which are not controlled but over which the Company has significant influence using the equity method. Investments in partnerships or corporations over which it does not control or have significant influence are accounted for using the cost method.

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Investments in land held for sale

Investments in land held for sale are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Expenditures directly related to the land held for sale, such as real estate taxes and capital improvements, are capitalized.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. The Company’s policy is to capitalize major renewals and replacements and interest incurred during the construction period on new facilities and during the renovation period of major renovations to existing facilities costing over $1.0. Interest is capitalized, based on the borrowing rate of debt related to the project or if no specific financing is obtained, the Company’s average cost of borrowing. Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals and replacements are charged against income when incurred.

     Computer system development costs for internal use software are capitalized to the extent the project is expected to be of continuing benefit to the Company.

     The cost of the initial complement of circulating operating equipment, such as linens, china, glassware and silverware, is capitalized and then amortized over a period of 36 months. Replacements are expensed when placed in service.

     Amortization is provided at rates designed to amortize the assets over their estimated economic lives, except for buildings on leased land, which are amortized over the lesser of the term of the lease, including options, and the economic life of the building.

     The unamortized portions of property and equipment are reviewed regularly and compared with their net recoverable amounts. Based on management’s projected undiscounted future cash flows from the related operations, any impairment in value is recorded as a charge to income. The annual rates of amortization are as follows:

       
 
Buildings
  40 years straight-line
 
Building equipment
  17–25 years straight-line
 
Furniture and equipment
  5–17 years straight-line
 
Computer system software
  2–7 years straight-line
 
Vehicles
  3–5 years straight-line
 
Leasehold improvements
  over the term of the leases

Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired in a purchase business combination. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives represent costs that have been allocated to brand names and trademarks. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are costs that have been allocated to management contracts acquired in the acquisitions of Delta and Fairmont, as well as amounts paid to acquire individual management contracts.

Goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives

Effective January 1, 2002, the Company no longer amortizes goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, but they are subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis (see changes in accounting policies). The Company performs such impairment tests on at least an annual basis and additionally, whenever events and changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The fair values of the reporting units are estimated using a combination of the income or discounted cash flows approach and the market approach, which utilizes comparable companies’ data. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Any impairment loss would be expensed in the consolidated statements of income. The impairment test for intangibles with indefinite useful lives consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. When the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized for the difference.

Intangibles with definite useful lives

Management contracts acquired in a business combination are recorded at values that represent the estimated present value of net cash flows that, on acquisition, were expected to be received over the estimated lives of the contracts. They are amortized on a straight-line basis, reflecting the weighted average of the fixed, non-cancellable terms and certain renewal periods of the underlying contracts. Management contracts acquired in other than business combinations are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contracts, including renewal terms where applicable.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Other assets and deferred charges

FHR reviews the carrying values of other assets when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Other assets are written down to the net recoverable amount when declines in value are considered to be other than temporary, based upon expected cash flows of the respective asset.

Income taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Under this method, future income tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on differences between the bases of assets and liabilities used for financial statement and income tax purposes, using substantively enacted tax rates. The effect of changes in income tax rates on future income tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the period that the change occurs. Valuation allowances are recorded when it is more likely than not that a future income tax asset will not be realized.

Financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are utilized by FHR from time to time to manage its exposure to market risks relating to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Any gain or loss as a result of the hedging is deferred and amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the life of the hedged financing instrument. If at any point in time a hedging transaction no longer meets the criteria of a hedge, any gain or loss is recognized in current earnings.

Stock-based compensation

The Company has not recognized compensation expense for stock options granted to officers and employees in the consolidated statements of income, but has made pro forma disclosures of net earnings and earnings per share as if the fair value based accounting method had been used to account for stock-based compensation for any options granted after January 1, 2002. Any cash paid by the employee on the exercise of stock options is credited to common shares. Compensation expense is recognized for share appreciation rights (“SARs”) on the excess of the market value of a common share over the related option price.

Revenue recognition

Revenues include hotel operations in respect of owned properties, management and incentive fees, real estate sales and certain other revenues from properties managed by FHR. Hotel ownership operations revenues are generated primarily from room occupancy and food and beverage services. Management fees comprise a base fee, which is a percentage of the revenues of hotels, and incentive fees, which are generally based on hotel profitability. Real estate sales represent the sale of undeveloped lands that the Company is holding for sale. Other revenues from managed properties include direct and indirect costs that are reimbursed to the Company by the hotel owners for the properties that are managed. These expenditures relate primarily to marketing and reservation services performed by FHR under the terms of its hotel management and franchise agreements.

     Revenues from hotel operations are recognized when services are provided and ultimate collection is reasonably assured. Management fees, both base and incentive and other revenues from managed properties are recognized when performance hurdles have been met, in accordance with the terms specified in the related management agreements. Real estate revenues are realized once title has transferred and collection of proceeds is ultimately assured.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements under Canadian GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and revenues and expenses for the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reporting currency

The U.S. dollar was adopted as the Company’s reporting currency effective July 1, 2001. Comparative financial information has been restated in U.S. dollars using the translation of convenience method. Under this method, all amounts recorded prior to July 1, 2001 have been converted from Canadian to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect as at June 30, 2001 of $0.6589.

Comparative figures

Certain of prior years’ figures have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in 2002.

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Changes in accounting policies

a) Foreign currency translation

Effective January 1, 2002, FHR adopted the new recommendations of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) with respect to accounting for foreign currency gains and losses. This standard requires that unrealized exchange gains and losses related to monetary foreign currency assets and liabilities be recognized in income immediately. The requirements of this statement were applied retroactively with restatement of prior periods and did not have an impact on continuing operations. This change resulted in decreased income from discontinued operations of $34.8 for the year ended December 31, 2001 and $36.0 for the year ended December 31, 2000. The cumulative effect on the opening retained earnings in 2000 was $91.2.

b) Goodwill and intangible assets

On January 1, 2002, FHR adopted the new recommendations of the CICA with respect to goodwill and other intangible assets. Under the new recommendations, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, including amounts relating to investments accounted for under the equity method, are no longer amortized, but are subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis.

     FHR has completed its impairment testing on the balance of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives as at January 1, 2002 and, as a result of this testing, has concluded that there was no impairment in these assets.

     A reconciliation of reported net income, earnings per share and diluted earnings per share to the amounts adjusted for the exclusion of goodwill and brand name amortization is as follows:

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Reported net income
  $ 92.5     $ 895.7     $ 1,118.3  
Goodwill amortization, net of tax
          2.5       1.9  
Brand name amortization, net of tax
          1.1       1.1  
 
   
     
     
 
Adjusted net income
    92.5       899.3       1,121.3  
 
   
     
     
 
Basic earnings per share
                       
Reported net income
    1.18       11.28       13.96  
Goodwill amortization
          0.03       0.02  
Brand name amortization
          0.01       0.01  
 
   
     
     
 
Adjusted net income
    1.18       11.32       13.99  
 
   
     
     
 
Diluted earnings per share
                       
Reported net income
    1.16       11.27       13.91  
Goodwill amortization
          0.03       0.02  
Brand name amortization
          0.01       0.01  
 
   
     
     
 
Adjusted net income
  $ 1.16     $ 11.31     $ 13.94  
 
   
     
     
 

c) Other revenues and expenses from managed and franchised properties

In 2002, revenues and expenses from managed and franchised properties were included in the consolidated statements of income in response to a recent CICA Emerging Issues Committee abstract. The 2001 and 2000 revenues and expenses have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted for 2002. They were previously recorded on a net basis.

d) Amortization of buildings

During 2001, FHR changed its accounting policy to amortize buildings on a straight-line basis. Previously, buildings were amortized using the sinking-fund method. This new accounting policy has been applied retroactively to the 2000 figures, and it includes applying the policy to its equity investment in Legacy.

     As a result of this change in accounting policy, amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2001 increased by $13.3 (2000 – $10.3). In addition, income from investments and other for the year ended December 31, 2001 decreased by $2.8 (2000 – $1.5). These changes resulted in a decrease of future income tax expense of $5.7 (2000 – $4.1).

     As at December 31, 2001, the impact on capital assets and investment in Legacy was a reduction of $72.0 (2000 – $58.7) and $16.7 (2000 – $13.9), respectively, and a reduction of future income taxes by $30.4 (2000 – $24.7).

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e) Pre-opening expenses

During 2001, FHR changed its accounting policy with respect to pre-opening expenses. Previously, these expenditures were being deferred for an 18-month period after the facility commenced operations and now they are being expensed as incurred. This new accounting policy has been applied retroactively to the 2000 figures. As a result of this change in accounting policy, amortization expense has increased $nil for the year ended December 31, 2001 (2000 – $1.5), interest expense has increased $nil for the year ended December 31, 2001 (2000 – $2.2) and future income tax expense has decreased $nil for the year ended December 31, 2001 (2000 – $1.5).

f) Earnings per share

Effective January 1, 2001, FHR retroactively adopted the new recommendations of the CICA with respect to earnings per share. Under the new recommendations, presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share is required regardless of the differences between the two amounts. In addition, the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method assumes proceeds received from the exercise of stock options are used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. The resulting incremental shares are included in the denominator of the diluted earnings per share calculation. Previously, fully diluted earnings per share were not disclosed if the difference between basic and fully diluted earnings was not significant.

g) Employee future benefits

Effective January 1, 2001, FHR adopted prospectively the new recommendations of the CICA for accounting for employee future benefits. The effect on earnings from adopting these changes was immaterial. Under these recommendations, the costs of pensions and other post-retirement benefits (primarily health care and life insurance) are actuarially determined using the projected benefit method.

3.   SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The continuing operations of FHR have five reportable operating segments in two core business activities, ownership and management operations. The segments are hotel ownership, investment in Legacy, real estate activities, Fairmont and Delta. Hotel ownership consists of real estate interests ranging from approximately 20% to 100% in 23 properties. The investment in Legacy consists of an approximate 35% equity interest in Legacy, which owns 22 hotels and resorts across Canada and one in the United States. Real estate activities consist primarily of two large undeveloped land blocks in Toronto and Vancouver. Fairmont is a luxury hotel management company and Delta is a Canadian first-class hotel management company. The performance of all segments is evaluated primarily on earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (“EBITDA”), which is defined as income before interest, taxes, amortization, other income and expenses and reorganization and corporate expenses. It includes income from investments and other. Amortization, other income and expenses, reorganization and corporate expenses, interest, income taxes and goodwill amortization are not allocated to the individual segments. All transactions among operating segments are conducted at fair market value.

     The following tables present revenues, EBITDA, total assets and capital expenditures for FHR’s reportable segments:

                                                         
    2002
   
    Ownership   Management            
   
 
  Inter-segment        
    Hotel           Real estate                   elimination        
    ownership   Legacy   activities   Fairmont   Delta   and other(a)   Total
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues
  $ 516.6     $     $ 37.9     $ 41.3     $ 11.4     $ (16.6 )   $ 590.6  
Other revenues from managed and franchised properties
                      19.8       7.9             27.7  
 
                                                   
 
 
                                                    618.3  
Income from investments and other
    11.3       6.4                               17.7  
EBITDA
    143.4       6.4       11.5       28.9       8.1             198.3  
Total assets
    1,879.9       96.4       95.0       285.8       66.0       (200.1 )     2,223.0  
Capital expenditures
    80.1             15.8       4.2                   100.1  

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      2001
     
      Ownership   Management   Inter-        
     
 
  segment        
      Hotel           Real estate                   elimination        
      ownership   Legacy   activities   Fairmont   Delta   and other(a)   Total
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 489.6     $     $ 13.4     $ 39.9     $ 10.4     $ (16.0 )   $ 537.3  
Other revenues from managed and franchised properties
                      20.9       8.5             29.4  
 
                                                   
 
 
                                                    566.7  
Income from investments and other
    11.3       7.4                               18.7  
EBITDA
    126.1       7.4       (2.1 )     24.1       7.6             163.1  
Total assets
    1,458.9       56.4       92.1       239.3       71.0       3.7       1,921.4  
Capital expenditures
    115.2             7.5       5.9       0.7             129.3  
                                                         
      2000
     
      Ownership   Management   Inter-        
     
 
  segment        
      Hotel           Real estate                   elimination        
      ownership   Legacy   activities   Fairmont   Delta   and other(a)   Total
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 464.7     $     $ 10.2     $ 43.3     $ 11.9     $ (13.4 )   $ 516.7  
Other revenues from managed and franchised properties
                      17.3       7.9             25.2  
 
                                                   
 
 
                                                    541.9  
Income from investments and other
    12.9       11.4                               24.3  
EBITDA
    143.5       11.4       (0.3 )     31.9       8.6             195.1  
Total assets(b)
    1,243.3       89.9       108.1       203.9       82.1       300.5       2,027.8  
Capital expenditures
    74.9             3.1       11.8       0.1             89.9  


a)   Intersegment eliminations represent management fees that are charged by Fairmont and Delta to the hotel ownership operations, which are eliminated on consolidation. Total assets represent the elimination of intersegment loans net of corporate assets.
 
b)   Total assets above exclude the assets of discontinued operations.

Geographical information

                                                 
    Revenues   Property, equipment and goodwill – net
   
 

    2002   2001   2000   2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
 
 
 
Canada
  $ 289.8     $ 274.3     $ 300.6     $ 488.9     $ 452.2     $ 759.7  
United States
    163.4       142.5       96.3       667.0       531.6       285.4  
Bermuda
    91.8       73.4       88.9       251.3       231.5       205.3  
Mexico
    58.5       60.6       56.1       111.1       107.7       97.7  
Other
    14.8       15.9             45.8       44.9        
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 618.3     $ 566.7     $ 541.9     $ 1,564.1     $ 1,367.9     $ 1,348.1  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Revenues and assets are allocated to countries based upon the hotels’ geographic locations. There were no other individual international countries comprising greater than 10% of the revenues or property, equipment and goodwill of the Company as at December 31, 2002, 2001 or 2000.

4.   ACQUISITIONS

The cash consideration net of cash acquired on business acquisitions comprise the following:

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
  $ 136.0     $     $  
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
          214.3        
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and The Fairmont Glitter Bay
          20.3        
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
                93.8  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 136.0     $ 234.6     $ 93.8  
 
   
     
     
 

Fairmont Hotels Inc.

On September 23, 2002, FHR increased its investment in Fairmont to 83.5%, through a share exchange with a subsidiary of Kingdom Hotels (USA), Ltd. (“Kingdom”), an affiliate of a trust created by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Kingdom exchanged its 16.5% interest in Fairmont for shares of FHR. FHR issued 2,875,000 common shares at $24.00 per share to Kingdom, equivalent to approximately 3.7% of FHR’s issued and outstanding common shares. The acquisition was accounted for using the step purchase method. The results of Fairmont will continue to be included in the consolidated statements of income, and the portion related to non-controlling interest has been reduced to 16.5% from September 23, 2002. The goodwill acquired relates to the Fairmont management operations segment.

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

On December 17, 2002, the Company acquired the assets of The Orchid at Mauna Lani in Hawaii. These assets were acquired for a purchase price of $140.0, plus acquisition costs of approximately $1.5 less the assumption of a $5.5 working capital deficit. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method, and the results of the hotel have been included in the consolidated statements of income from the date of acquisition. The final purchase price equation will be determined in 2003 once all acquisition costs are known.

     The purchase prices of the 2002 acquisitions have been allocated to the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the basis of their respective estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation is as follows:

                         
    The                
    Fairmont                
    Orchid,   Fairmont        
    Hawaii   Hotels Inc.   Total
   
 
 
Land
  $ 25.3     $     $ 25.3  
Building
    104.9             104.9  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
    11.3             11.3  
Goodwill
          16.7       16.7  
Management contracts
          4.1       4.1  
Brand name
          38.9       38.9  
Non-controlling interest
          26.2       26.2  
Future income taxes
          (16.7 )     (16.7 )
Working capital assumed
    (5.5 )           (5.5 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 136.0     $ 69.2     $ 205.2  
 
   
     
     
 

None of the total goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The management contracts will be amortized over a period of 40 years and the brand name will not be amortized since it has an indefinite useful life.

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The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

In February 2001, the Company acquired the Kea Lani Resort in Maui for $214.3 in cash. The purchase price included related acquisition costs paid in cash of approximately $1.5. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method, and the results of the hotel have been included in the consolidated statements of income from the date of acquisition.

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and The Fairmont Glitter Bay

In January 2001, the Company acquired the remaining 51% interest in The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and The Fairmont Glitter Bay in Barbados for $20.3 in cash. The total cost of the two hotels, including the 49% interest already owned, was $33.8. The acquisition was accounted for using the step purchase method and the results of the two hotels have been included in the consolidated statements of income from the date of acquisition.

     The purchase prices of the 2001 acquisitions have been allocated to the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the basis of their respective estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation is as follows:

                         
            The        
            Fairmont        
            Royal        
    The   Pavilion        
    Fairmont   and The        
    Kea Lani   Fairmont        
    Maui   Glitter Bay   Total
   
 
 
Land
  $ 49.7     $ 18.0     $ 67.7  
Building
    192.4       24.4       216.8  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
    7.6       1.0       8.6  
Working capital, net of cash
    (5.2 )     (1.1 )     (6.3 )
Note payable
    (30.2 )           (30.2 )
Long-term debt assumed
          (8.5 )     (8.5 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 214.3     $ 33.8     $ 248.1  
 
   
     
     
 

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

In November 2000, the Company acquired Yamanouchi Real Estate Canada Ltd.’s 80% interest of the partnership that owns The Fairmont Chateau Whistler for $93.8 cash. The acquisition was accounted for using the step purchase method and the results of the hotel were included in the consolidated statements of income from the date of the acquisition. The total cost of the hotel, including the 20% partnership interest already owned and acquisition expenses of $2.0, was $111.5 and has been allocated as follows:

         
Land
  $ 11.6  
Building
    81.2  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
    8.7  
Leasehold interest
    8.2  
Working capital, net of cash
    1.8  
Goodwill
    18.0  
Future income taxes
    (18.0 )
 
   
 
 
  $ 111.5  
 
   
 

5.   INVESTMENTS IN PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Accounted for using the equity method
  $ 52.8     $ 51.2  
Accounted for using the cost method
    16.1       7.6  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 68.9     $ 58.8  
 
   
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In September 2002, FHR invested $8.0 for a 19.9% interest in The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. FHR has committed to advance a loan of $10.0 on normal commercial terms to this hotel.

     In July 2001, the Company acquired a 50% interest in a limited liability corporation, which owns The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston for $20.7. This investment is accounted for using the equity method (note 25).

6.   INVESTMENT IN LEGACY

In 2002, the Company acquired 744,823 Legacy units through private placements for $2.5 and 938,843 Legacy units under its distribution reinvestment plan for $3.4. In November 2002, the Company participated in a Legacy unit offering and acquired 6.5 million units for $31.9.

     In February 2001, the Company sold The Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Legacy for $201.0. The purchase consideration included 14.7 million exchangeable shares of a subsidiary corporation of Legacy at a price of $5.67 per share and the balance of the selling price was satisfied in cash. Under an agreement with Legacy, the Company was subsequently required to make a one-time cash payment of $4.2, as certain performance measures were not met. The Company realized a net after-tax gain of $87.7 from this transaction. This gain has been deferred as it represents an intercompany gain on a sale to an equity investee.

     The exchangeable shares are entitled to a per share dividend equal to the ordinary distribution by Legacy to its unitholders, less taxes payable. Each exchangeable share is retractable at the fair market value of a Legacy unit after a minimum holding period of five years. The exchangeable shares are tied to voting certificates issued by Legacy that are entitled to one vote per voting certificate at meetings of Legacy unitholders.

     In 2001, the Company acquired 284,635 Legacy units through a private placement for $1.3 and 350,663 Legacy units under its distribution reinvestment plan for $1.5. The Company also participated in a secondary offering and sold 9,900,000 Legacy units at $5.67 per unit in 2001. The sale triggered recognition of a net gain of $31.1.

     As at December 31, 2002, the Company owned 21,939,143 (2001 – 13,808,862) units and all 14.7 million exchangeable shares of a subsidiary corporation of Legacy, representing a 35.6% ownership interest (2001 – 34.4%). Based on the December 31, 2002 closing unit price of Legacy, the market value of this investment was approximately $159.1. The Company does not guarantee any of Legacy’s debt.

7.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

                         
    2002
   
            Accumulated        
    Cost   amortization   Net
   
 
 
Land and land improvements
  $ 205.8     $ (0.4 )   $ 205.4  
Buildings and leasehold improvements
    691.4       (57.4 )     634.0  
Buildings on leased land
    496.2       (75.9 )     420.3  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
    282.5       (112.7 )     169.8  
Construction-in-progress
    11.6             11.6  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 1,687.5     $ (246.4 )   $ 1,441.1  
 
   
     
     
 
                         
    2001
   
            Accumulated        
    Cost   amortization   Net
   
 
 
Land and land improvements
  $ 180.2     $ (0.4 )   $ 179.8  
Buildings and leasehold improvements
    544.0       (33.7 )     510.3  
Buildings on leased land
    474.1       (67.4 )     406.7  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
    220.2       (91.3 )     128.9  
Construction-in-progress
    36.2             36.2  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 1,454.7     $ (192.8 )   $ 1,261.9  
 
   
     
     
 

The amortization expense related to property and equipment used in continuing operations was $50.0 (2001 – $45.5; 2000 – $35.1).

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8.   GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table summarizes changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment for the year ended December 31, 2002:

                                                 
    Hotel           Real estate                        
    ownership   Legacy   activities   Fairmont   Delta   Total
   
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as at January 1, 2002
  $ 79.1     $     $     $ 7.2     $ 19.7     $ 106.0  
Goodwill from business acquisitions
                      16.7             16.7  
Currency translation
    0.2                         0.1       0.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance as at December 31, 2002
  $ 79.3     $     $     $ 23.9     $ 19.8     $ 123.0  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Intangible assets subject to amortization
               
Cost
  $ 71.8     $ 54.5  
Accumulated amortization
    (9.9 )     (7.6 )
 
   
     
 
Net
    61.9       46.9  
Intangible assets not subject to amortization
               
Brand name
    139.8       102.9  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 201.7     $ 149.8  
 
   
     
 

Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from 35 to 50 years. The amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization was $2.4 (2001 – $5.3; 2000 – $6.0).

9.   OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGES

                                 
                  2002   2001
                 
 
            Accumulated
    Cost   amortization   Net   Net
   
 
 
 
Long-term advances   $ 57.1     $     $ 57.1     $ 56.4  
Pension asset     14.2           14.2     2.6  
Deferred charges     6.3       (2.3 )   4.0     9.0  
Other     8.4           8.4     7.1  
     
     
     
     
 
    $ 86.0     $ (2.3 )   $ 83.7     $ 75.1  
     
     
     
     
 

A portion of the long-term advances are non-interest bearing, while the remainder bear interest at rates between three-month LIBOR plus 0.25% and one-month LIBOR plus 5%. They mature between January 2008 and November 1, 2009. A portion of the long-term advances will be forgiven if the Company receives two hotel management contracts from the loan holder prior to January 2008.

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10.   LONG-TERM DEBT

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Revolving credit facility, due September 10, 2004(1)
  $ 358.5     $ 122.6  
Revolving credit facility, due July 10, 2004(1)
    43.1       60.8  
8.84%, notes due, August 1, 2016(2)
    54.9       57.2  
7.47% mortgage, due May 21, 2008(3)
    6.7       8.3  
Fairmont put option(4)
    69.0       69.0  
Other
    3.3       21.8  
 
   
     
 
 
    535.5       339.7  
Less: Current portion of long-term debt
    (72.3 )     (94.5 )
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 463.2     $ 245.2  
 
   
     
 


(1)   The interest rate is floating and is calculated based on bankers’ acceptance, LIBOR or prime rates, plus a spread. The weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2002 was 3.7%. These facilities are unsecured.
 
(2)   The 8.84% notes are secured by substantially all property and equipment and assignment of rents of The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
 
(3)   The 7.47% mortgage is secured by substantially all capital assets and a floating charge over other assets of The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and The Fairmont Glitter Bay.
 
(4)   A minority shareholder holds shares in Fairmont that may be put to FHR for $69.0 at any time prior to October 1, 2004. In the event the put is not exercised, this amount will no longer be considered debt.

As at December 31, 2002, the long-term debt balance included $286.6 of foreign currency debt. The foreign currency debt is denominated in Canadian dollars. The credit facilities contain financial covenants with respect to debt levels and interest coverage.

     The principal repayments pursuant to the loan agreements are as follows:

         
2003
  $ 72.3  
2004
    408.4  
2005
    3.7  
2006
    3.9  
2007
    4.1  
Thereafter
    43.1  
 
   
 
 
  $ 535.5  
 
   
 

11.   INCOME TAXES

The provision for (recovery of) income taxes is as follows:

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Current income tax expense
                       
Canada
  $ 7.2     $ 14.1     $ 39.7  
Foreign
    4.8       7.0       2.8  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    12.0       21.1       42.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Future income tax expense (recovery)
                       
Canada
    20.3       (117.5 )     (74.5 )
Foreign
    3.5       (3.2 )     7.1  
 
    23.8       (120.7 )     (67.4 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 35.8     $ (99.6 )   $ (24.9 )
 
   
     
     
 

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The income tax expense and the provision (recovery) obtained by applying the statutory tax rate is as follows:

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Provision (recovery) at Canadian statutory rates
  $ 53.0     $ (49.6 )   $ 10.6  
Foreign tax rate differentials
    (4.6 )     (6.3 )     (4.2 )
Losses (gains) not tax affected
                (15.6 )
Large corporations tax
    1.6       1.2       1.7  
Reduction in tax rates
                (7.7 )
Non-taxable income
    (12.2 )     (15.4 )     (3.1 )
Other, including tax reassessments and provisions
    (2.0 )     (29.5 )     (6.6 )
 
   
     
     
 
Income tax expense (recovery)
  $ 35.8     $ (99.6 )   $ (24.9 )
 
   
     
     
 

Temporary differences comprising the future income tax liability in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Future income tax liabilities
               
Depreciable property, plant and equipment
  $ 109.0     $ 127.2  
Other
    62.9       73.9  
Future income tax assets
               
Income tax losses
    (75.5 )     (137.0 )
 
   
     
 
Future income tax liability
  $ 96.4     $ 64.1  
 
   
     
 

As at December 31, 2002, the Company had approximately $222.0 of non-capital losses available to reduce future taxable income through to 2008. In addition, the Company has capital losses available to reduce future capital gains indefinitely in the amount of $186.5, the benefit of which has not been recorded.

12.   SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company’s articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of first preferred shares and second preferred shares.

Common shares

                                                   
      2002   2001   2000
     
 
 
      Number           Number           Number        
      of shares           of shares           of shares        
      (millions)   Amount   (millions)   Amount   (millions)   Amount
     
 
 
 
 
 
Balance – January 1
    78.6     $ 1,162.4       78.5     $ 1,116.8       81.6     $ 1,150.6  
Issued under dividend reinvestment and share purchase and stock option plans
    0.3       4.7       0.7       53.5       0.2       11.9  
Issued to Kingdom for 16.5% interest in Fairmont (note 4)
    2.9       69.0                          
Share repurchase plans
    (3.0 )     (44.6 )     (0.6 )     (7.9 )     (3.3 )     (45.7 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance – December 31
    78.8     $ 1,191.5       78.6     $ 1,162.4       78.5     $ 1,116.8  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 

On October 1, 2001, the issued and outstanding common shares of FHR were consolidated on a 1:4 basis. All share numbers, including earnings per share figures, reflect the effect of the share consolidation applied retroactively.

     Under a normal course issuer bid, the Company may repurchase for cancellation up to approximately 7.8 million or 10% of its outstanding common shares. The amounts and timing of repurchases are at the Company’s discretion and, under the current program, can be made until October 2, 2003 at prevailing market prices on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. The share repurchases have been accounted for as follows:

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    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Common shares
  $ 44.6     $ 7.9     $ 45.7  
Contributed surplus
    0.5       2.0       243.0  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (2.3 )            
Retained earnings
    30.4              
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 73.2     $ 9.9     $ 288.7  
 
   
     
     
 

The Company had a dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan until October 1, 2001, which permitted participants to acquire additional common shares of the Company by reinvesting cash dividends paid on common shares held by them and/or by investing optional cash payments.

Preferred shares

On March 31, 1999, the Company completed the issue of 8.8 million 5.65%, cumulative, redeemable, first preferred shares, Series A, for $145. The holders of the preferred shares were entitled to a fixed annual dividend of $0.9307 per share payable quarterly. An aggregate redemption premium of $5.5 was paid on redemption in October 2001, and was charged to contributed surplus.

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Balance – January 1
  $ 20.2     $ 91.3     $ 38.4  
Effect of exchange rate changes
    7.2       16.1       52.9  
Discontinued operations
          (87.2 )      
 
   
     
     
 
Balance – December 31
  $ 27.4     $ 20.2     $ 91.3  
 
   
     
     
 

13.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

In October 2001, FHR adopted a Key Employee Stock Option Plan (“KESOP”). Under this plan, key officers, employees and consultants of the Company may be granted options to purchase common shares of FHR at a price per share not less than the market value of a common share at the grant date. All options issued to date vest over a four-year period, with 20% vesting in each of the first three years and the remaining 40% vesting after four years. Options expire ten years after the grant date.

     Simultaneously with the grant of an option, the Company may also grant share appreciation rights (“SARs”) at a rate of one SAR for every two options issued. A SAR entitles the holder to receive payment of an amount equal to the excess of the market value of a common share at the exercise date of the SAR over the related option price. SARs may be exercised no earlier than three years and no later than ten years after the grant date.

     The exercise of a SAR will result in a reduction in the number of shares covered by an option on a one-for-one basis. The exercise of an option results in a reduction in the number of SARs on the basis of one SAR for each option exercised in excess of 50% of the number of options issued with attached SARs.

     In the event of a change in control of the Company, all outstanding options are immediately exercisable.

     Options and SARs that were issued by FHR under the previous key employee stock option plan were replaced with options and accompanying SARs of the KESOP, pursuant to the Arrangement. These options and SARs vested as of October 1, 2001 since the Arrangement triggered a change of control under the terms of the previous key employee stock option plan. The exercise price of the replacement options and SARs was allocated based upon a formula using the average trading price of FHR, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, CP Ships Limited, PanCanadian Energy Corporation and Fording Inc. for their first ten days of trading.

     By agreement between FHR and the companies distributed pursuant to the Arrangement, the difference between the strike price and the exercise price of SARs of the discontinued operations held by FHR employees are recognized as an expense by FHR, while the difference between the strike price and the exercise price of FHR SARs held by employees of the discontinued operations are recovered from those companies.

     In October 2001, the Company also adopted the Directors’ Stock Option Plan (“DSOP”). Under this plan, non-employee directors of the Company are granted options to purchase common shares of FHR at a price not less than the market value of the share at the grant date. Each non-employee director received an initial grant of 8,000 options and receives an additional 4,000 options on an annual basis. Options are immediately exercisable and expire ten years after the grant date.

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As at December 31, 2002, 2.3 million options were available for future grants under the KESOP out of the 6.0 million options currently authorized, and 536,000 options were available for future grants under the DSOP out of the 600,000 options currently authorized.

     Details of the stock options outstanding were as follows:

                 
            Weighted-
    Number   average
    of options   exercise price
    (thousands)   Cdn $
   
 
Outstanding at December 31, 1999
    1,435     $ 14.87  
Granted
    215       15.63  
Exercised
    (119 )     11.42  
Canceled
    (106 )     13.75  
 
   
     
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2000
    1,425       15.36  
Granted
    3,230       26.77  
Exercised
    (650 )     15.66  
Canceled
    (284 )     15.65  
 
   
     
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2001
    3,721       25.19  
Granted
    264       38.63  
Exercised
    (295 )     24.22  
Canceled
    (103 )     24.78  
 
   
     
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2002
    3,587     $ 26.26  
 
   
     
 
Exercisable at
               
December 31, 2000
    892       14.90  
 
   
     
 
December 31, 2001
    555       16.10  
 
   
     
 
December 31, 2002
    907       22.24  
 
   
     
 

Details as at December 31, 2002, of the stock options outstanding were as follows:

                                         
            Weighted-                        
            average   Weighted-           Weighted-
Range of   Number   remaining   average   Number   average
exercise prices   outstanding   contractual   exercise price   exercisable   exercise price
Cdn $   (thousands)   life (years)   Cdn $   (thousands)   Cdn $

 
 
 
 
 
$9.85 to $11.96
    77       1.7     $ 11.13       77     $ 11.13  
$14.84 to $20.09
    341       6.1       15.83       341       15.83  
$26.25 to $49.30
    3,169       8.9       27.75       489       28.45  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
    3,587       8.5     $ 26.27       907     $ 22.24  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

During the year, $0.9 (2001 – $4.8) was expensed for outstanding SARs, and $4.7 (2001 – $49.7) was credited to common shares for options exercised.

     Assuming FHR elected to recognize the cost of its stock-based compensation based on the estimated fair value of stock options granted after January 1, 2002, net income and basic and diluted earnings per share would have been:

         
Reported net income
  $ 92.5  
income assuming fair value method used
    92.1  
Assuming fair value method used
       
Basic earnings per share
    1.17  
Diluted earnings per share
    1.16  

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In calculating net income and basic and diluted earnings per share, stock options issued prior to January 1, 2002, have been excluded from the fair value based accounting method.

     The weighted-average fair value of options granted during 2002 was Cdn$12.73 per option. The fair value of each option granted was calculated at the respective grant date of each issuance using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

         
Expected dividend yield
    0.2 %
Expected volatility
    41.3 %
Risk-free interest rate
    3.9 %
Expected option life in years
    3.4  

14.   INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS AND OTHER

                           
      2002   2001   2000
     
 
 
Equity income
                       
 
Partnerships and corporations
  $ 2.8     $ 2.0     $ 5.5  
 
Legacy
    6.4       7.4       11.4  
Amortization of deferred gain on sale of property and equipment to Legacy
    8.5       9.3       7.4  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 17.7     $ 18.7     $ 24.3  
 
   
     
     
 

15.   OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSES, NET

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Brand technology development costs
  $     $ 22.4     $  
Write-off of deferred development charges, leasehold improvements and equity investment
          7.2        
Restructuring costs
          6.4        
Write-off of management contracts
          5.8        
Gain on sale of Legacy units
          (31.1 )      
Other
    (4.9 )     (0.6 )     10.7  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ (4.9 )   $ 10.1     $ 10.7  
 
   
     
     
 

16.   REORGANIZATION AND CORPORATE EXPENSES

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Reorganization expenses
                       
Severance and incentive compensation
  $     $ 67.7     $  
Professional advisory fees
          36.4        
Debt redemption premium on medium-term notes
          32.7        
Other
    0.9       1.3        
 
   
     
     
 
 
    0.9       138.1        
Corporate expenses
    1.3       18.8       65.7  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 2.2     $ 156.9     $ 65.7  
 
   
     
     
 

Reorganization expenses for 2002 include charges relating to SARs for employees of the former CPL entity that have a continuing impact on operations.

     Corporate expenses were costs associated with the corporate activities performed by CPL for its subsidiaries, including FHRHI, prior to October 1, 2001. The majority of these activities have been eliminated subsequent to October 1, 2001.

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17.   INTEREST EXPENSE, NET

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Long-term debt
  $ 20.8     $ 44.3     $ 31.6  
Short-term debt
    1.2       42.2       36.9  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    22.0       86.5       68.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Less: Interest income
    (2.9 )     (16.9 )     (24.0 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 19.1     $ 69.6     $ 44.5  
 
   
     
     
 

18.   NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income available to common shareholders as reported in the consolidated statements of income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilutive effect of stock options granted under the Company’s option plans, as determined under the treasury stock method.

                         
(millions)   2002   2001   2000

 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
    78.4       78.9       79.5  
Dilutive effect of stock options
    1.3       0.1       0.3  
 
   
     
     
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
    79.7       79.0       79.8  
 
   
     
     
 

19. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE

a) Changes in non-cash working capital items

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Decrease (increase) in current assets
                       
Accounts receivable
  $ 1.5     $ 1,586.5     $ (498.9 )
Inventory
    (0.6 )     262.6       38.3  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (2.0 )     (3.4 )      
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (12.6 )     (2,000.7 )     389.9  
Taxes payable
    3.2       (126.7 )     26.7  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    (10.5 )     (281.7 )     (44.0 )
Decrease in non-cash working capital balances relating to reduction in restructuring accruals
                97.8  
Increase in non-cash working capital balances from the acquisition and sale of businesses and joint ventures
                (52.4 )
Other changes in non-cash working capital balances (mainly reclassifications from/to current assets/liabilities to/from long-term assets/liabilities)
                (102.0 )
 
   
     
     
 
Decrease (increase) in non-cash working capital balances before discontinued operations
    (10.5 )     (281.7 )     (100.6 )
Discontinued operations
          258.0       127.8  
 
   
     
     
 
Decrease (increase) in non-cash working capital balances after discontinued operations
  $ (10.5 )   $ (23.7 )   $ 27.2  
 
   
     
     
 

b) Cash payments made during the year on account of:

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Interest paid
  $ 25.3     $ 106.4     $ 62.5  
Income taxes paid
    21.8       33.6       15.0  

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c) Non-cash investing and financing activities

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Issuance of common stock on acquisition of additional 16.5% interest of Fairmont
  $ 69.0     $     $  
Sale of hotels to Legacy in exchange for exchangeable shares
          83.3        

20.   EMPLOYEE FUTURE BENEFITS

The Company has defined benefit plans, which provide for pensions and other post-retirement and post-employment benefits for certain employees. Pension benefits are based principally on years of service and compensation rates near retirement. The costs of pensions are actuarially determined using the projected benefit method pro-rated on service and management’s best estimate of expected plan investment performance, salary escalation, retirement ages of employees and expected health care costs. Market-related values are used for calculating the expected return on plan assets. The projected benefit obligation is discounted using a market interest rate at the end of the year on high-quality corporate debt instruments.

     For defined benefit plans, pension expense includes the cost of pension benefits earned during the current year, the interest cost on pension obligations, the return on pension plan assets, settlement gains, the amortization of the transitional asset, the amortization of adjustments arising from pension plan amendments and the amortization of the excess of the net actuarial gain or loss over 10% of the greater of the benefit obligation and the market-related value of plan assets. The amortization period covers the expected average remaining service lives of employees covered by the various plans. For defined contribution plans, pension costs equal plan contributions made during the current year. Other post-retirement employment benefits are insignificant.

     Changes in the Company’s defined benefit plans and the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Change in benefit obligation
               
Benefit obligation – January 1
  $ 71.1     $ 78.3  
Service cost
    0.9       1.9  
Interest cost
    4.1       4.6  
Plan participants’ contributions
    0.2       0.2  
Amendments
          (0.8 )
Actuarial loss
    7.4       7.0  
Benefits paid
    (11.3 )     (20.1 )
Other
    2.1        
 
   
     
 
Benefit obligation – December 31
    74.5       71.1  
 
   
     
 
Change in plan assets
               
Fair value of assets – January 1
    86.9       94.0  
Return on plan assets
    (4.1 )     (2.5 )
Employers’ contributions
    2.6       0.2  
Plan participants’ contributions
    0.2       16.1  
Benefits paid
    (11.3 )     (20.1 )
Transfer to defined contribution plan
    (2.2 )      
Other
    0.7       (0.8 )
 
   
     
 
Fair value of plan assets – December 31
    72.8       86.9  
 
   
     
 
Funded (underfunded) status
    (1.7 )     15.8  
Unamortized net actuarial loss(1)
    19.8       7.4  
Unamortized prior service cost(1)
    2.3        
Unamortized net transitional asset(1)
    (25.5 )     (28.1 )
Valuation allowance
    (2.2 )     (10.8 )
 
   
     
 
Accrued benefit cost in consolidated balance sheets(2)
  $ (7.3 )   $ (15.7 )
 
   
     
 


1)   Amortized over the expected average remaining service lives of employees covered by the plans, generally 11 years.
 
2)   The net accrued benefit cost on the consolidated balance sheets is included in other liabilities and other assets.

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Weighted average assumptions as at December 31

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Discount rate on projected benefit obligation
    6.5 %     6.5 %
Expected return on plan assets
    7.5 %     7.5 %
Rate of compensation increase
    3.5 %     3.5 %

FHR’s net benefit plan (income) expense from continuing operations is as follows:

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Service cost
  $ 0.9     $ 1.9     $ 2.0  
Interest cost
    4.1       4.6       5.3  
Return on plan assets
    (6.3 )     (6.9 )     (9.2 )
Settlement loss
          12.8        
Net amortization and deferrals
    (8.6 )     3.1       2.0  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ (9.9 )   $ 15.5     $ 0.1  
 
   
     
     
 

Included in the above accrued benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets as at December 31 are the following amounts in respect of plans that are not fully funded:

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Accrued benefit obligation
  $ 21.5     $ 17.0  
Fair value of plan assets
           
 
   
     
 
Underfunded balance
  $ 21.5     $ 17.0  
 
   
     
 

As at December 31, 2002, the Company had committed and undrawn guarantees of $28.3 (2001 – $28.1), respectively representing financial guarantees on the above unfunded pension liabilities.

     During 2002, certain pension plans were amalgamated. As a result of this amalgamation, the valuation allowance associated with these plans was released into the consolidated statements of income.

     The Company also has a defined benefit plan for certain retirees of Canadian Pacific Express & Transport Ltd. that is not included above. The estimated market value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligation related to the Company’s portion of this plan are approximately $150 and $140, respectively as at December 31, 2002 and 2001. The Company has not recorded any prepaid or accrued benefit cost from this plan. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, the service costs of the Company’s portion of this plan were $nil and the expected return on plan assets was greater than the interest cost on the projected benefit obligation. This plan is in the process of being divided into separate defined benefit plans for three separate employers. Once this division occurs, it is the Company’s intention to settle any remaining accrued benefit obligations through the purchase of a non-participating insurance contract.

     FHR also has defined contribution plans. The net expense for such plans for continuing operations, which generally equals the employer’s required contribution, was $1.3, $1.2 and $1.6 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

21.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As at December 31, 2002, contractual commitments in respect to capital expenditures for existing wholly owned or leased hotels totaled approximately $30.0.

Leases

The Company leases certain land and equipment under operating leases. Land leases represent ground leases for certain owned hotels and, in addition to minimum rental payments, may require the payment of additional rents based on varying percentages of revenue.

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Minimum rentals for hotel and equipment leases which expire on various dates are as follows:

         
2003
  $ 10.2  
2004
    9.7  
2005
    9.0  
2006
    8.3  
2007
    8.1  
Thereafter
    37.5  
 
   
 
 
  $ 82.8  
 
   
 

As at December 31, 2002, unused committed lines of credit for short-term and long-term financing, subject to periodic review, and at various maturities, amounted to approximately $160.6, on which interest rates vary with bank prime or money market rates.

     FHR is subject to various claims and legal proceedings with respect to matters such as governmental regulations, income taxes and other actions arising out of the normal course of business. The Company has provided for certain claims and based on information presently available, management believes that the existing accruals are sufficient. Any additional liability that may result from these matters and any additional liabilities that may result in connection with other claims are not expected to have a material adverse effect on FHR’s financial position or results from operations.

     As at December 31, 2002, the company had committed and undrawn guarantees of $22.1.

22.   FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FHR’s exposure to interest-rate risk along with the total carrying amounts and fair values of its financial instruments are summarized in the following table:

                                 
    2002   2001
   
 
    Carrying   Fair   Carrying   Fair
    amount   value   amount   value
   
 
 
 
Fairmont put option
  $     $     $     $  
Amount payable on settlement of put option
    69.0       69.0       69.0       69.0  
Long-term debt
    466.5       477.4       270.7       275.2  
Long-term advances
    57.1       57.1       56.4       56.4  

The Company has determined the estimated fair value of its financial instruments based on appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessary to develop these estimates. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of what FHR could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different assumptions or methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

     The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

  Based on a recent transaction, the fair value of a 16.5% interest in Fairmont was $69.0 (note 4). On this basis, the carrying value of the Fairmont put option is equal to its fair value as at December 31, 2002.
 
  Short-term financial assets and liabilities are valued at their carrying amounts as presented in the consolidated balance sheets, which are reasonable estimates of fair values due to the relatively short period to maturity of these instruments.
 
  The fair value of other long-term debt is estimated based on rates currently available to the Company for long-term borrowing with similar terms and conditions to those borrowings in place at the consolidated balance sheet dates.
 
  Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value for long-term advances as these advances bear interest at variable rates.

The Company has agreed to support a retraction right associated with the common shares of the minority shareholder of Fairmont, at a price of $69.0. The retraction right is exercisable until October 1, 2004.

Interest rate risk management

With the exception of the revolving credit facilities, all of the Company’s long-term debts is at a fixed rate of interest. There are no interest rate hedging transactions outstanding as at December 31, 2002.

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Credit risk management

Credit risk relates to account receivable balances and results from the possibility that a counterparty defaults on its contractual obligation to the Company. This risk is minimized since FHR deals with banks having an appropriate credit rating, performs ongoing credit evaluations of customers and maintains allowances for potential credit losses. FHR also extends credit in certain circumstances to the owners of managed hotels when new management contracts are signed.

23.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In December 2002, FHR entered into a long-term incentive based management contract for The Fairmont Washington D.C. with Legacy. In connection with Fairmont’s securing the management contract on this property, Fairmont will pay a fixed amount over a three-year period. This amount has been accounted for as an intangible asset and will be amortized over the life of the management contract. The amortization expense will be applied to reduce revenues from management operations.

     In connection with the above transaction, FHR and Legacy entered into reciprocal loan agreements for US$67.6. The loans mature in October 2008 and bear interest at normal commercial rates payable quarterly in arrears. In the event that either FHR or Legacy does not make its required interest or principal payments, the other party is not required to make its payment either. The loans meet all the requirements for a right of setoff and as such are presented on a net basis in the consolidated financial statements.

     All transactions were recorded at the exchange amount.

     Included in accounts receivable is $3.5 (2001 – $2.7) owing from Legacy.

24.   DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Effective October 1, 2001, CPL completed a major reorganization, which divided CPL into five new public companies. Pursuant to the Arrangement, CPL distributed its approximately 85% interest in PanCanadian Petroleum Limited (“PanCanadian”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Canadian Pacific Railway Company (“Canadian Pacific Railway”), CP Ships Limited (“CP Ships”) and Fording Inc. (“Fording”) to its common shareholders. This distribution was recorded at the carrying value of the net investment in each subsidiary. CPL retained its wholly owned subsidiary, FHRHI.

     Prior to the distribution of the four operating businesses, PanCanadian paid a special dividend to CPL of approximately $645, and Canadian Pacific Railway returned approximately $450 of capital to CPL. The proceeds were used, in part, to settle CPL’s commercial paper, medium-term notes and preferred shares.

     Results from the four operating businesses that were distributed have been included in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income and consolidated statements of cash flows up to September 30, 2001. As at the distribution date of October 1, 2001, cash, total assets and total liabilities of $383.6, $15,108.4 and $9,668.4, respectively, were distributed as discontinued operations.

     The results of discontinued operations are summarized below:

                                         
    Nine months ended September 30, 2001
   
    Canadian                                
    Pacific                                
    Railway   CP Ships   PanCanadian   Fording   Total
   
 
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 1,799.9     $ 1,990.9     $ 5,487.3     $ 501.5     $ 9,779.6  
Operating income
    364.2       105.1       1,180.7       85.7       1,735.7  
Income tax expense
    52.1       8.5       384.9       37.1       482.6  
Net income
    167.4       49.0       664.7       42.8       923.9  
                                         
    December 31, 2000
   
    Canadian                                
    Pacific                                
    Railway   CP Ships   PanCanadian   Fording   Total
   
 
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 2,408.3     $ 2,582.2     $ 4,754.5     $ 590.4     $ 10,335.4  
Operating income
    556.9       166.2       1,171.2       54.8       1,949.1  
Income tax expense
    80.9       10.7       441.6       22.9       556.1  
Net income
    321.6       136.1       586.2       22.0       1,065.9  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The discontinued operations had certain specific accounting policies related to revenue recognition and property and equipment for the transportation and energy businesses that were disclosed in note 1 of the December 31, 2000 consolidated financial statements of FHR.

25.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 30, 2003, FHR announced that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% equity interest in The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston from entities controlled by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (“Prince Alwaleed”). The purchase price for the equity interest is approximately $23 and will be satisfied by the issuance of one million common shares. In addition, FHR will acquire net working capital of about $9 for cash. Existing secured debt of approximately $66.5 on the property will be assumed. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2003, subject to regulatory approvals. Following this transaction, Prince Alwaleed will hold approximately 4.9% of FHR’s issued and outstanding shares.

26.   UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND REPORTING

Canadian and United States accounting principles

The consolidated financial statements of FHR have been prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. The material differences between Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP relating to measurement and recognition are explained below, along with their effect on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income. There are no material differences on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Certain additional disclosures as required under U.S. GAAP have not been provided as permitted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Change in reporting currency

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have historically been expressed in Canadian dollars. The U.S. dollar was adopted as the Company’s reporting currency effective July 1, 2001. Under Canadian GAAP, the comparative financial statements have been restated in U.S. dollars using the June 30, 2001 rate under the translation of convenience method. U.S. GAAP requires the restatement of comparative financial statements using the average and closing rates in effect during the period.

Accounting for gains on sale of properties to Legacy

Under Canadian GAAP, recognition of gains on the sale of assets to related parties are not permitted to be recorded in income. U.S. GAAP allows either the deferral or recognition of the gains to the extent of third party interests. The Company has not recognized gains under U.S. GAAP.

Stock-based compensation

Under Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 44, “Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation,” compensation expense using variable accounting must be recorded if the intrinsic value of stock options is not exactly the same immediately before and after an equity restructuring. As a result of the Arrangement, FHR underwent an equity restructuring, which resulted in replacement options in new FHR stock having a different intrinsic value after the restructuring than prior to the restructuring. Canadian GAAP does not require revaluation of these options.

Internal use software

Under Canadian GAAP, computer system development costs for internal use software are capitalized when the project is expected to be of continuing benefit to FHR and otherwise expensed. U.S. GAAP standards require that certain costs of computer software developed for internal use be capitalized and amortized.

Acquisition costs

Under Canadian GAAP, certain integration costs may be reflected in the purchase price equation. These costs must be expensed under U.S. GAAP when incurred.

Derivative instruments and hedging

Effective January 1, 2001, FASB Statement No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and FASB Statement No. 138, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities,” became effective for U.S. GAAP. FASB Statements No. 133 and No. 138 permit hedging of cash flows when specific documentation is in place from inception and the hedge meets effectiveness testing on an ongoing basis. Going forward, differences will flow through comprehensive income.

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     Prior to January 1, 2001, under FASB Statement No. 52, for U.S. reporting purposes, forward foreign exchange contracts associated with anticipated future transactions that do not constitute firm commitments, are recognized in the consolidated financial statements at fair value, with any resulting gains or losses immediately reflected in income. Under Canadian GAAP, certain of these forward foreign exchange contracts qualify as hedges for accounting purposes. Consequently, the fair value of these unsettled contracts is not reflected in the consolidated financial statements and any realized gains or losses are only recognized at the time of completion of the hedged transactions.

Employee future benefits

In January 2000, under Canadian GAAP, the Company prospectively changed its accounting policy relating to employee future benefits. As a result of this change, all unamortized gains and losses, including prior service costs, were accumulated into a net transitional asset which is being amortized into income over 11 years, the expected average remaining service lives of the employees covered by the plan. Under U.S. GAAP, there has been no change in accounting policy and hence there is no net transitional asset to be amortized. As a result, the amount of unamortized actuarial gains and losses is different for U.S. and Canadian GAAP.

In addition, under Canadian GAAP, a valuation allowance has been provided for on certain pension assets whereas under U.S. GAAP, a valuation allowance has not been provided.

Long-term advances and long-term debt

During 2002, FHR and Legacy entered into reciprocal loan agreements, which, under Canadian GAAP, met all the requirements for a right of offset. Under Canadian GAAP, these loans were presented on a net basis in the consolidated balance sheet. Under U.S. GAAP, these loans are presented separately on the consolidated balance sheet.

Gain on sale of real estate investment

In 2002, FHR realized a gain on the sale of its investment in certain real estate property. Under Canadian GAAP, the proceeds and costs related to this sale have been recorded respectively, as real estate revenue and real estate expense on the consolidated statements of income. Under U.S. GAAP, this gain is considered to be a non-operating gain and has not been included in operating income.

Comprehensive income

U.S. GAAP requires the disclosure, as other comprehensive income, of changes in equity during the period from transactions and other events from non-owner sources. Canadian GAAP does not require similar disclosure. Other comprehensive income arose from foreign currency translation adjustments and minimum pension liability adjustments.

Recently issued accounting standards

In April 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No.4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections” (“SFAS 145”). This statement eliminates classification of gains and losses from extinguishment of debt as extraordinary items, this is in line with Canadian GAAP requirements. In 2001, the company had a loss from the extinguishment of debt of $19.8, net of income tax. This loss has been reclassified as part of operating income in 2001.

In July 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, “Accounting for Exit or Disposal Activities” (“SFAS 146”). SFAS 146 will be effective for disposal activities the Company initiates after December 31, 2002. The Company is in the process of evaluating the effect that adopting SFAS 146 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

The accounting policies that follow apply to only the discontinued operations.

Post-employment benefits

Post-employment benefits are covered by the CICA recommendations for accounting for employee future benefits. Consistent with accounting for post-retirement benefits, the new policy requires amortization of actuarial gains and losses only if they fall outside of the corridor. Under FASB Statement No. 112 “Employers’ Accounting for Post-employment Benefits,” such gains and losses are included immediately in income.

Termination benefits

The rules requested to accrue termination benefits under U.S. GAAP are more restrictive than those in Canada. In particular, these rules require that the plans be implemented within one year, which is not the case under Canadian GAAP.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Oil and gas

The full cost methods of accounting for oil and gas operations promulgated under Canadian and U.S. GAAP differ in the following respect. Ceiling test calculations are performed by comparing the net book value of petroleum and natural gas properties with the future net revenues expected to be generated from proven developed reserves, discounted at 10% for U.S. reporting purposes and undiscounted for Canadian reporting. Any excess of net book value over future net revenues is recognized as an additional depletion expense in both reporting jurisdictions.

     The following is a reconciliation of net income under Canadian GAAP to net income under U.S. GAAP:

                           
      2002   2001   2000
     
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations — Canadian GAAP
  $ 92.5     $ (28.2 )   $ 52.4  
Increased (decreased) by
                       
 
Derivative instruments
                (2.2 )
 
Employee future benefits
    (1.4 )     0.3       (0.5 )
 
Acquisition costs
          0.4        
 
Stock-based compensation plan
    0.6       (3.9 )      
 
Computer software costs, net
    (7.4 )     7.4        
 
Translation rates
          0.2       1.1  
 
Other
                 
 
   
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss) before taxes
    84.3       (23.8 )     50.8  
Future income taxes on above items
    3.6       (3.2 )     (0.4 )
 
   
     
     
 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations — U.S. GAAP
    87.9       (27.0 )     50.4  
 
   
     
     
 
Net income from discontinued operations — Canadian GAAP
          923.9       1,065.9  
Increased (decreased) by
                       
 
Oil and gas
          2.8       5.5  
 
Derivative instruments
          67.6       (119.3 )
 
Employee future benefits
          (20.0 )     (28.1 )
 
Post-retirement benefits
          3.7       9.9  
 
Termination benefits
          (2.9 )     3.6  
 
Internal use software
          (5.7 )     (13.5 )
 
Translation rates
          (14.1 )     16.5  
 
Other
          (15.4 )     (19.9 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
Adjusted net income before taxes
          939.9       920.6  
 
Future income taxes on above items
          6.9       (59.0 )
 
Future income taxes due to rate differences
          86.8       (86.1 )
 
Cumulative catch-up adjustment on adoption of FASB Statement No. 133 — net of tax of $5.2
          2.3        
 
   
     
     
 
Income from discontinued operations — U.S. GAAP
          1,035.9       775.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations — U.S. GAAP
    87.9       (27.0 )     50.4  
Income from discontinued operations — U.S. GAAP
          1,035.9       775.5  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    7.2       (69.2 )     53.0  
 
Cumulative catch-up adjustment on adoption of FASB Statement No. 133
          (76.8 )      
 
Change in fair value of cash hedging instruments
          71.6        
 
Minimum pension liability adjustment
                (4.7 )
 
Future income taxes
          1.6       (15.4 )
 
   
     
     
 
Comprehensive income
  $ 95.1     $ 936.1     $ 858.8  
 
   
     
     
 

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Consolidated balance sheets

The following shows the differences, higher (lower), had the consolidated balance sheets been prepared under U.S. GAAP:

                 
    2002   2001
   
 
Assets
               
Property and equipment
  $     $ 7.5  
Intangible assets
    (5.8 )     (5.9 )
Other assets and deferred charges
    65.6        
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 59.8     $ 1.6  
 
   
     
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ (69.0 )   $ (69.0 )
Deferred liabilities
          (0.3 )
Long-term debt
    67.6        
Future income taxes
    (4.2 )     10.5  
Mandatorily redeemable common shares
    69.0       69.0  
 
               
Shareholders’ equity
               
Contributed surplus
    3.3       3.8  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (27.4 )     (22.1 )
Retained earnings
    (3.9 )     (3.6 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    24.4       13.3  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 59.8     $ 1.6  
 
   
     
 

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Condensed consolidated statements of income

                         
    2002   2001   2000
   
 
 
Revenues
                       
Hotel ownership operations
  $ 516.6     $ 486.4     $ 474.8  
Management operations
    36.1       34.2       42.7  
Real estate
    31.9       13.2       10.4  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    584.6       533.8       527.9  
Other revenues from managed and franchised properties
    27.7       29.1       19.8  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    612.3       562.9       547.7  
Expenses
                       
Hotel ownership operations
    369.3       360.9       328.3  
Management operations
    15.7       18.7       14.9  
Real estate
    26.2       15.3       10.7  
Amortization
    59.8       68.4       43.9  
Reorganization and corporate expenses
    1.6       173.2       80.4  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    472.6       636.5       478.2  
Other expenses from managed and franchised properties
    27.7       29.1       19.8  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    500.3       665.6       498.0  
 
   
     
     
 
Income from investments and other
    17.7       18.5       24.9  
 
   
     
     
 
Operating income (loss)
    129.7       (84.2 )     74.6  
Other (income) expense
    (10.7 )     (31.1 )      
Interest expense, net
    19.1       68.8       45.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interest
    121.3       (121.9 )     29.1  
Income tax expense (recovery)
    32.2       (96.0 )     (25.6 )
Non-controlling interest
    1.2       1.1       4.3  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    87.9       (27.0 )     50.4  
Discontinued operations
          1,035.9       775.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Net income
    87.9       1,008.9       825.9  
Preferred share dividends
          (5.3 )     (8.4 )
 
   
     
     
 
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 87.9     $ 1,003.6     $ 817.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Basic earnings per share
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    1.12       (0.41 )     0.53  
Discontinued operations
          13.13       9.75  
Net income
    1.12       12.72       10.28  
Diluted earnings per share
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    1.10       (0.41 )     0.52  
Discontinued operations
          13.11       9.72  
Net income
    1.10       12.70       10.24  

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Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

                           
      2002   2001   2000
     
 
 
Cash provided by (used in)
                       
Operating activities
                       
Net income
  $ 87.9     $ 1,008.9     $ 825.9  
Exclude
                       
 
Discontinued operations
        1,035.9       775.5  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    87.9       (27.0 )     50.4  
Items not affecting cash
                       
 
Amortization property and equipment
  57.4       60.2       35.8  
 
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets
    2.4       8.2       8.1  
 
Income from investments and other
    (17.7 )     (18.5 )     (24.9 )
 
Gains on sale of real estate
    (11.9 )     (9.9 )     (6.1 )
 
Future income taxes
    20.2       (116.8 )     (68.5 )
 
Non-controlling interest
    1.2       1.1       4.3  
 
Gains on sale of Legacy Real Estate Investments Trust units
          (31.5 )      
Write-off of capital and other assets
          18.3        
Distributions from investments
    15.1       11.5       18.5  
Other
    (21.5 )     (52.1 )     (35.2 )
Changes in non-cash working capital items
    (10.5 )     (23.4 )     31.6  
Discontinued operations
          1,994.4       2,235.4  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    122.6       1,814.5       2,249.4  
 
   
     
     
 
Investing activities
                       
Investment in partnerships and corporations
    (46.7 )     (28.7 )     (26.9 )
Additions to property and equipment
    (84.3 )     (120.2 )     (88.8 )
Additions to land held for sale
    (15.8 )     (7.5 )     (3.1 )
Acquisitions
    (136.0 )     (234.6 )     (95.8 )
Sales of investments and properties
    34.6       147.4       15.2  
Proceeds from sale of Legacy Hotels Estate Investment Trust units
          52.8        
Loan advances
    (67.6 )     (27.2 )      
Other
    (1.0 )     1.2        
Discontinued operations
          (1,395.3 )     (2,301.7 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
    (316.8 )     (1,612.1 )     (2,501.1 )
 
   
     
     
 
Financing activities
                       
Issuance of long-term debt
    306.0       163.6       251.8  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (43.9 )     (626.8 )     (19.4 )
Issuance of common shares
    4.7       53.0       12.2  
Repurchase of common shares
    (73.2 )     (9.8 )     (295.0 )
Dividends
    (3.2 )     (121.3 )     (129.0 )
Redemption of preferred shares
          (144.8 )      
Issuance of commercial paper
          61.0       426.4  
Repayment of commercial paper
          (638.5 )     (309.8 )
Other
          43.0        
Discontinued operations
          663.0       393.9  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    190.4       (557.6 )     331.1  
 
   
     
     
 
Effect of exchange rate on cash
    0.1       (14.6 )     (15.3 )
 
   
     
     
 
Cash position
                       
Increase (decrease) in cash
    (3.7 )     (369.8 )     64.1  
Cash – Beginning of year
    52.7       422.5       358.4  
 
   
     
     
 
Cash – End of year
  $ 49.0     $ 52.7     $ 422.5  
 
   
     
     
 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

     
Stephen E. Bachand (2,3)
  John L. Sharpe (1,4)
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
  Former President and Chief Operating Officer
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
  Four Seasons Hotels Inc.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
  Scottsdale, Arizona
 
William R. Fatt
  L. Peter Sharpe (1,2)
Chief Executive Officer
  President and Chief Executive Officer
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
  The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited
Toronto, Ontario
  Toronto, Ontario
 
Michael J. Kowalski
  Allan R. Taylor, O.C. (1,3)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
  Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Tiffany & Co.
  Royal Bank of Canada
New York, New York
  Toronto, Ontario
 
Angus A. MacNaughton (1)
  Carole Taylor (3,4)
President
  Chair
Genstar Investment Corporation
  Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
San Francisco, California
  Vancouver, British Columbia
 
John D. McNeil, Chairman (1,2)
  1. Member of the Audit Committee
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
  2. Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
      Committee
Toronto, Ontario
  3. Member of the Management Resources and Compensation
      Committee
David P. O’Brien (4)
  4. Member of the Environmental and Safety Committee
Chairman
   
EnCana Corporation
   
Calgary, Alberta
   

SENIOR OFFICERS

     
William R. Fatt
  John S. Williams
Chief Executive Officer
  Executive Vice President Operations
Toronto, Ontario
  Toronto, Ontario
 
Chris J. Cahill
  Timothy J. Aubrey
President and Chief Operating Officer
  Senior Vice President Finance
Oakville, Ontario
  Toronto, Ontario
 
John M. Johnston
  Terence P. Badour
Executive Vice President Development
  Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Toronto, Ontario
  Toronto, Ontario
 
M. Jerry Patava
  Neil J. Labatte
Executive Vice President
  Senior Vice President Real Estate
and Chief Financial Officer
  Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
       
 
Thomas W. Storey
Executive Vice President
Business Development and Strategy

Scottsdale, Arizona
       

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

     
Executive Office
Canadian Pacific Tower
100 Wellington Street West
Suite 1600
TD Centre, P.O. Box 40
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1B7
Tel: 416-874-2600
Fax: 416-874-2601
 
Investor Relations
Emma Thompson
Executive Director Investor Relations
Tel: 416-874-2485
Toll: 866-627-0642
Fax: 416-874-2761
Email: investor@fairmont.com
Website: www.fairmont.com
 
French Report
Il nous fera plaisir de vous envoyer,
sur demande, l’édition française de ce rapport.
 
Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Toronto, Ontario
 
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Inquiries regarding change of address,
registered shareholdings, share transfers,
lost certificates and duplicate mailings should
be directed to the following:
 
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
1500 University Street
Suite 700
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 3S8
Tel: 514-982-7800
Toll: 800-332-0095
 
Stock Exchange Listings
Toronto Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Trading symbol: FHR
 
Shares Outstanding At December 31, 2002
78,779,622 shares
 
The Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Thursday, April 17, 2003
The Fairmont Royal York
Imperial Room
100 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario
 
Hotel Reservations
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Toll: 800-441-1414
Website: www.fairmont.com
 
Delta Hotels
Toll: 800-268-1133
Website: www.deltahotels.com
 
For further information on
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust
Toronto Stock Exchange symbol: LGY.UN
Toll: 866-627-0641
Website: www.legacyhotels.ca

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING

     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual and Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the shareholders Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Fairmont” or the “Corporation”) will be held in the Imperial Room at The Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario at 10:00 a.m. on April 17, 2003 (Toronto time).

     Shareholders are invited to attend the Meeting for the following purposes:

     1.     to receive the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 and the auditors’ report thereon;

     2.     to appoint auditors and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration;

     3.     to elect directors;

     4.     to consider and, if thought fit, to approve, with or without variation, an ordinary resolution approving reconfirming the amended and restated shareholder rights plan of the Corporation; and

     5.     to transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

     Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2003 will be entitled to vote at the Meeting.

     Registered shareholders unable to attend the Meeting in person are requested to complete, date, sign and return (in the envelope provided for that purpose) the accompanying form of proxy for use at the Meeting. To be used at the Meeting, proxies must be received before 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 16, 2003 by Fairmont’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada (“Computershare”), 100 University Avenue, 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Y1. Registered shareholders may also vote by telephone or over the Internet. Complete instructions on how to vote by telephone or over the Internet are described in the Management Proxy Circular. Non-registered shareholders must seek instructions on how to complete their form of proxy and vote their shares from their nominee.

     The 2002 Annual Report, the Management Proxy Circular and a form of proxy accompany this Notice of Meeting.

   
By order of the board of directors,  
(SIGNATURE OF TERENCE P. BADOUR)  
TERENCE P. BADOUR
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Toronto, Ontario
March 6, 2003
 

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(FAIRMONT HOTEL AND RESORT LOGO)

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS INC.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS
AND MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR

 

 

March 6, 2003

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

           
NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING
       
MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR
    1  
 
General Information
    1  
 
Information on Voting
    1  
BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED AT THE MEETING
    3  
 
Financial Statements
    3  
 
Appointment of Auditors
    3  
 
Election of Directors
    3  
 
Approval and Reconfirmation of Shareholder Rights Plan
    6  
COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION
    9  
APPENDIX A – RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
    A-1  
APPENDIX B – STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
    B-1  

 


 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING

     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual and Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the shareholders of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Fairmont” or the “Corporation”) will be held in the Imperial Room at The Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario at 10:00 a.m. on April 17, 2003 (Toronto time).

     Shareholders are invited to attend the Meeting for the following purposes:

     1.     to receive the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 and the auditors’ report thereon;

     2.     to appoint auditors and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration;

     3.     to elect directors;

     4.     to consider and, if thought fit, to approve, with or without variation, an ordinary resolution approving and reconfirming the amended and restated shareholder rights plan of the Corporation; and

     5.     to transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

     Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2003 will be entitled to vote at the Meeting.

     Registered shareholders unable to attend the Meeting in person are requested to complete, date, sign and return (in the envelope provided for that purpose) the accompanying form of proxy for use at the Meeting. To be used at the Meeting, proxies must be received before 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 16, 2003 by Fairmont’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada (“Computershare”), 100 University Avenue, 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Y1. Registered shareholders may also vote by telephone or over the Internet. Complete instructions on how vote by telephone or over the Internet are described in the Management Proxy Circular. Non-registered shareholders must seek instructions on how to complete their form of proxy and vote their shares from their nominee.

     The 2002 Annual Report, the Management Proxy Circular and a form of proxy accompany this Notice of Meeting.

   
By order of the board of directors,  
(SIGNATURE OF TERRENCE P. BADOUR)  
TERENCE P. BADOUR
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Toronto, Ontario
March 6, 2003
 

 


 

MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR

General Information

     This Management Proxy Circular (the “Circular”) is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by management of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Fairmont” or the “Corporation”) to be used at the annual and special meeting of shareholders and at any adjournment or adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”) to be held in Toronto, Ontario on April 17, 2003, at The Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario and for the purposes set out in the accompanying Notice of Annual and Special Meeting (the “Notice of Meeting”).

     It is anticipated that copies of this Circular, Fairmont’s 2002 Annual Report and the form of proxy for shareholders will he distributed to shareholders on or before March 17, 2003. The cost of soliciting proxies will be borne by the Corporation. While most proxies will be solicited by mail only, some shareholders may also be contacted by Fairmont employees personally or by telephone. In addition, the Corporation will provide proxy materials to brokers, custodians, nominees and fiduciaries and request that such materials be promptly forwarded to the beneficial owners of shares registered in the names of such brokers, custodians, nominees and fiduciaries. Fairmont has retained Georgeson Shareholder Communications Canada, 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto Dominion Bank Tower, Suite 5210, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1J3 at a fee of approximately $21,000 plus out-of-pocket expenses to aid in the solicitation of proxies from individual and institutional investors in Canada and the United States.

     Except as noted otherwise, the information contained in this Circular is given as of March 6, 2003 and all dollar amounts used in this document are in U.S. dollars. On January 2, 2003, the rate of exchange based on the noon rate as quoted by the Bank of Canada was Cdn$1.00 = US$0.6350. All historical financial information converted into U.S. dollars in this document has been converted using this exchange rate.

     For those shareholders who cannot attend the Meeting in person, Fairmont has made arrangements to provide a live webcast of the speech of the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation at the Meeting. Details on how shareholders may listen to the webcast will be found on the Corporation’s website (www.fairmont.com) and will also be set out in a press release to be issued prior to the Meeting.

Information on Voting

     Record Date for Notice of Meeting and Provisions Relating to Voting

     The board of directors of Fairmont has fixed March 6, 2003 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to receive the Notice of Meeting. Each shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share held by him or her, as shown as registered in such holder’s name on the list of shareholders prepared as of the close of business on the Record Date. This list will be available for inspection during usual business hours at the office of Computershare Trust Company of Canada (“Computershare”), 1500 University Street, Suite 700, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3S8 and will be available for inspection at the Meeting.

     Appointment of Proxy Holders

     Registered shareholders wishing to be represented by proxy at the Meeting must deposit a properly executed proxy with Computershare prior to 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 16, 2003, or must present a properly executed proxy at the Meeting.

     All shares represented by a properly executed proxy will be voted or withheld from voting on the matters identified in the Notice of Meeting in accordance with the instructions of the shareholder as specified thereon.

     Registered shareholders may also vote by telephone or over the Internet. Those registered shareholders electing to vote by telephone require a touch-tone telephone to transmit their voting preferences. The telephone number to call (in Canada and the United States) is 1-866-673-3262. Registered shareholders must follow the instructions, included in the form of proxy received from the Corporation, and provide the 11-character holder account number and five-digit proxy access number, located on the form of proxy on the lower left-hand side. Voting instructions are then conveyed by use of the touch-tone selections over the telephone. Registered shareholders electing to vote via the Internet must access the website www.computershare.com/ca/proxy. Registered shareholders must then follow the instructions included in the form of proxy received from the Corporation which will have provided an 11-character holder account

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number and five-digit proxy access number located on the form of proxy on the lower left-hand side. The registered shareholder’s voting instructions are then conveyed electronically over the Internet.

     Non-registered shareholders, or shareholders that hold their shares in the name of a “nominee” such as a bank, trust company, securities broker or other financial institution, must seek instructions as to how to complete their form of proxy and vote their shares from their nominee. Non-registered shareholders will have received this Circular in a mailing from their nominee, together with a form of proxy or voting instruction form. It is important that non-registered shareholders adhere to the voting instructions provided to them by their nominee. Since Fairmont’s registrar and transfer agent, Computershare, does not have a record of the names of the Corporation’s non-registered shareholders, Computershare will have no knowledge of a non-registered shareholder’s right to vote, unless the nominee has appointed the non-registered shareholder as proxyholder. Non-registered shareholders that wish to vote in person at the Meeting must insert their name in the space provided on the form of proxy or voting instruction form, and adhere to the signing and return instructions provided by their nominee. By doing so, non-registered shareholders are instructing their nominee to appoint them as proxyholder.

     Shareholders who have appointed a named appointee of management to act and vote on their behalf as provided in the enclosed form of proxy and who do not provide any instructions concerning any matter identified in the Notice of Meeting will have the shares represented by such proxy voted FOR:

  1.   an ordinary resolution confirming the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors and the authorization of the directors to set their remuneration;
 
  2.   the election of the persons nominated for election as directors; and
 
  3.   an ordinary resolution approving and reconfirming the amended and restated shareholder rights plan of the Corporation.

     The enclosed form of proxy, when properly signed, confers discretionary authority on the person or persons named to vote on any amendment to matters identified in the Notice of Meeting and on any other matter properly coming before the Meeting. Management is not aware of any such amendment or other matter. If, however, any such amendment or other matter properly comes before the Meeting, the proxies will be voted at the discretion of the person or persons named on the form of proxy, all of whom are officers of Fairmont.

     Revocability of Proxies

     A registered shareholder may revoke a proxy by depositing an instrument in writing executed by such shareholder or such shareholder’s attorney authorized in writing (or, in the case of a corporation, by a duly authorized officer or attorney), either at the registered office of Fairmont, Canadian Pacific Tower, 100 Wellington Street West, Suite 1600, TD Centre, P.O. Box 40, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1B7, at any time up to and including April 16, 2003 or any adjournment thereof, or with the Chairman of the Meeting on the day of the Meeting or an adjournment thereof or in any other manner permitted by law.

     Non-registered shareholders that have voted and wish to change their voting instructions should contact their nominee to discuss whether this is possible and what procedure to follow.

     Voting Shares and Principal Shareholders

     At March 6, 2003, there were 79,643,722 shares outstanding. Each share carries one vote.

     To the knowledge of the directors and officers of Fairmont, based on information at March 6, 2003, no individual or corporation beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, or exercised control over, more than ten per cent of the outstanding shares.

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BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED AT THE MEETING

Financial Statements

     The audited consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2002 and the report of the auditors thereon will be placed before the Meeting. These audited consolidated financial statements form part of the Annual Report of the Corporation which was mailed to shareholders with the Notice of Meeting and Circular. Additional copies of the Annual Report, in English or French, may be obtained from the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Fairmont upon request and will be available at the Meeting.

Appointment of Auditors

     Upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the board, the board of directors recommends that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, be reappointed as Fairmont’s auditors to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting and that the directors be authorized to fix their remuneration. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and its predecessors have served as the auditors of the Corporation for more than five years. The appointment of auditors shall be decided by a simple majority of votes cast by shareholders at the Meeting.

     The aggregate fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for audit and audit-related services provided to Fairmont for the 2002 fiscal year were approximately $1,530,000, which included fees of $505,000 for audit services, and $1,025,000 for fees related to tax services. For non-audit services, fees billed in 2002 were approximately $490,000.

     Representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be present at the Meeting, will be given the opportunity to make a statement if they so wish and will respond to appropriate questions.

Election of Directors

     Fairmont’s articles provide for the board of directors to consist of a minimum of five and a maximum of 15 directors. The number of directors presently in office is ten. The board has set the number of directors to be elected at the Meeting at ten. The nominees for election as directors of the Corporation are: Stephen E. Bachand, William R. Fatt, Michael J. Kowalski, Angus A. MacNaughton, John D. McNeil, David P. O’Brien, John L. Sharpe, L. Peter Sharpe, Robert S. Singer and Carole S. Taylor. Mr. Kowalski was appointed a director of the Corporation in June 2002 and is standing for election for the first time. In addition, Mr. Singer is standing for election for the first time to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Allan Taylor, O.C.

     The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the board reviews annually the qualification of persons proposed for election to the board of directors and submits its recommendations to the board for consideration. The persons proposed for nomination are, in the opinion of the board and in the opinion of management, well qualified to act as directors for the ensuing year. Each nominee has established his or her eligibility and willingness to serve as a director if elected. The persons named in the form of proxy are officers of Fairmont who intend to vote at the Meeting for the election of the nominees whose names are set out below, unless specifically instructed on the form of proxy to withhold such vote. If, prior to the Meeting, any of the listed nominees becomes unable or unwilling to serve, the persons named in the form of proxy will have the right to use their discretion in voting for a properly qualified substitute. Each director elected will hold office until the next annual meeting or until his or her successor is elected or appointed.

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     The following are the names of the proposed nominees; their municipalities of residence; all positions and offices held by them with Fairmont, as applicable; their principal occupations or employment during the past five years; the year from which each has continually served as a director of Fairmont or Canadian Pacific Limited (“CPL”) prior to the Corporation’s corporate reorganization in 2001 (the “Arrangement”), as applicable; and the number of shares, options and deferred share units (“DSUs”) owned by each of them or over which control or direction is exercised by each of them.

                 
        Shares    
        Beneficially    
        Owned or    
        over which    
        Control or    
        Direction is    
Nominee and Residence   Principal Occupation and Employment   Exercised   Options/DSUs

 
 
 
STEPHEN E. BACHAND,
  Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
  Stephen E. Bachand, 64, is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, a hard goods retailer specializing in automotive, sports, leisure and home products. He held that position from March 1993 until August 2000. He is a director of the Bank of Montreal and Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Mr. Bachand was a director of CPL from 1997 until October 2001 and has been a Fairmont director since then.     1,564     12,000/1,812
                 
WILLIAM R. FATT,
  Toronto, Ontario
  William R. Fatt, 51, was appointed Chief Executive Officer and a director of Fairmont on October 1, 2001. In January 1998, he was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FHR Holdings Inc. (“FHRHI”), positions he still holds. Up to October 1, 2001, he was Executive Vice President of CPL. From 1990 to his appointment to FHRHI, Mr. Fatt had been Chief Financial Officer of CPL. He is a Trustee and Vice Chairman of Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust. He is also a director of EnCana Corporation, Enbridge Inc., Sun Life Financial Services of Canada Inc. and The Jim Pattison Group.     48,022     516,937/35,860
                 
MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI,
  Kinnelon, New Jersey
  Michael J. Kowalski, 50, is Chairman and Chief Executive Office of Tiffany & Co. Mr. Kowalski was appointed President of Tiffany & Co. in January 1996 and assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in February 1999. He has been a member of Tiffany & Co.’s Board of Directors since January 1995. Prior to his current role, Mr. Kowalski served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President to the company, a position he assumed in 1992. As Executive Vice President, he was responsible for the overall management and direction of the Merchandising, Design, Marketing and Public Relations divisions. He was appointed a Fairmont director in June 2002.     2,000     8,000/747
                 
ANGUS A. MACNAUGHTON,
  Danville, California
  Angus A. MacNaughton, 71, is President and director of Genstar Investment Corporation, a private investment company. He has held this position since 1987. He was a director of CPL from 1985 until October 2001 and has been a director of Fairmont since then. He is also a director of Barrick Gold Corporation and a director of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Diversified Collection Services Inc. and San Ramon Medical Center.     16,250 (1)   12,000/—
                 

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        Shares    
        Beneficially    
        Owned or    
        over which    
        Control or    
        Direction is    
Nominee and Residence   Principal Occupation and Employment   Exercised   Options/DSUs

 
 
 
                 
JOHN D. MCNEIL,
  Toronto, Ontario
  John D. McNeil, 69, is a director and was appointed Chairman of the board of Fairmont on October 1, 2001. He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, a financial services company, from May 1988 until April 1998 and Chairman from April 1998 until April 1999. He was elected to the board of directors of CPL in 1992 and served until October 2001. He is also a director of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Sun Life Financial Services of Canada Inc., Shell Canada Limited, CP Ships Limited, DWL Incorporated, Hampton Re Holdings Ltd., Hampton Re Limited and The Canadian Ditchley Foundation.     3,000 (2)   12,000/—
                 
DAVID P. O’BRIEN,
  Calgary, Alberta
  David P. O’Brien, 61, is Chairman of EnCana Corporation, an oil and gas company, a position he has held since April 2002. From October 2001 to April 2002, Mr. O’Brien was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and a director of PanCanadian Energy Corporation. Prior to October 1, 2001, Mr. O’Brien was the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CPL, positions that he had held from May 1996. Mr. O’Brien was first elected as a director of CPL in 1995 and served until October 2001 and has been a member of the board of Fairmont since then. He is also a director of EnCana Corporation, Royal Bank of Canada, TransCanada PipeLines Limited, Air Canada, Inco Limited, Molson Inc., the C.D. Howe Institute, and a member of the board of governors of the University of Calgary.     7,785     52,000/849
                 
JOHN L. SHARPE,
  Scottsdale, Arizona
  John L. Sharpe, 60, is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Four Seasons Hotels Inc., a hotel management company, positions he held from 1995 to 1999. He also served on the board of directors of Four Seasons Hotels Inc. from 1984 to 1999. He serves as a trustee of the Culinary Institute of America, as a member of the Cornell University Council and as Chairman of the Industry Advisory Board for the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. He was appointed to the Fairmont board in October 2001.     500     12,000/1,748
                 
L. PETER SHARPE,
  Toronto, Ontario
  L. Peter Sharpe, 56, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, a real estate company, in April 2000. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Sharpe was Executive Vice President, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, a position he held from January 1995. Mr. Sharpe also serves as a director of The Sunnybrook Foundation and the Canadian Institute of Public and Private Real Estate Companies. He was appointed to the Fairmont board in October 2001.     1,500     12,000/869

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\

                 
        Shares    
        Beneficially    
        Owned or    
        over which    
        Control or    
        Direction is    
Nominee and Residence   Principal Occupation and Employment   Exercised   Options/DSUs

 
 
 
                 
ROBERT S. SINGER,
  Milan, Italy
  Robert S. Singer, 51, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gucci Group N.V., a luxury goods manufacturer and retailer, in 1999, and has held the position of Chief Financial Officer since 1995. He was an Audit Partner at Coopers & Lybrand, Audit Firm, in Milan, Italy, from 1987 and a member of its Executive Committee since 1994.         —/—
                 
CAROLE S. TAYLOR,
  Vancouver, British Columbia
  Carole S. Taylor, 57, was appointed Chair of the board of directors of CBC/Radio-Canada, a public broadcaster, in July 2001. She was the Chair of Canada Ports Corporation from 1997 until 1999. During that time she also served as Chair of the Vancouver Port Corporation. Prior to her involvement with the Ports system, she was elected to the Vancouver City Council for two terms. Currently she is Past Chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade, as well as a director HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Bank USA Inc., HSBC Bank North America Inc., HSBC Holdings PLC and Canfor Corporation. Ms. Taylor was a director of CPL from 1999 until October 2001 and has been a director of Fairmont since then.     4,539 (3)   12,000/—


(1)   1,250 shares held in the name of MacNaughton Family Foundation
 
(2)   500 shares held jointly with spouse
 
(3)   751 shares held by spouse

     The information disclosed above as to shares beneficially owned or over which control or direction is exercised, not being within the knowledge of Fairmont, has been furnished by each of the nominees.

Approval and Reconfirmation of Shareholder Rights Plan

     On July 30, 2001, the board of directors of CPL approved a shareholder rights plan (the “Original Rights Plan”). The Original Rights Plan took effect on October 1, 2001, the effective date of the Arrangement (the “Effective Date of the Arrangement”), and was confirmed and approved by shareholders at the Corporation’s last annual and special meeting (the “Amended and Restated Rights Plan”). The Amended and Restated Rights Plan will terminate in accordance with its terms at the end of the Meeting unless it is reconfirmed at the Meeting by shareholders. The shareholders will be asked at the Meeting to adopt a resolution in the form set out in Appendix A hereto (the “Rights Plan Resolution”) approving and reconfirming the Amended and Restated Rights Plan.

     The purpose of the Rights Plan Resolution is to enable the Corporation to continue to have in place the protection afforded by the Amended and Restated Rights Plan, which is in a form similar to that adopted by many Canadian corporations.

     At the present time, the Corporation has no knowledge of any take-over bid, or any intended take-over bid, from any person.

     The Amended and Restated Rights Plan does not in any way alter the financial condition of the Corporation or its current business plans.

     Background

     The primary objective of the Amended and Restated Rights Plan is to provide the board sufficient time to explore and develop alternatives for maximizing shareholder value if a take-over bid is made for the Corporation and to provide

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every shareholder an equal opportunity to participate in such a bid. The Amended and Restated Rights Plan encourages a potential acquiror to proceed either by way of a Permitted Bid (as defined in the Amended and Restated Rights Plan), which requires the take-over bid to satisfy certain minimum standards designed to promote fairness, or with the concurrence of the board.

     In recommending the Amended and Restated Rights Plan, the board considered the legislative framework in Canada governing take-over bids. Under provincial securities legislation, a take-over bid generally means an offer to acquire voting or equity shares of a corporation, where the shares subject to the offer to acquire, together with shares already owned by the bidder and any person or company acting jointly or in concert with the bidder, aggregate 20% or more of the outstanding shares of a corporation.

     The existing legislative framework for take-over bids in Canada continues to raise the following concerns for shareholders of the Corporation:

  (i)   Time – Current legislation permits a take-over bid to expire 35 days (21 days in the Province of Quebec) after it is initiated. The board is of the view that this is not sufficient time to permit shareholders to consider a take-over bid and make a reasoned and unhurried decision.
 
  (ii)   Pressure to Tender – A shareholder may feel compelled to tender to a take-over bid which the shareholder considers to be inadequate out of a concern that in failing to do so, the shareholder may be left with illiquid or minority discounted shares. This is particularly so in the case of a partial take-over bid for less than all of the shares, where the bidder wishes to obtain a control position but does not wish to acquire all of the shares. The Amended and Restated Rights Plan provides the shareholder with a tender approval mechanism, which is intended to ensure that the shareholder can separate the decision to tender from the approval or disapproval of a particular take-over bid.
 
  (iii)   Unequal Treatment: Full Value – While existing provincial securities legislation has substantially addressed many concerns in this regard, there remains the possibility that control of the Corporation may be acquired pursuant to a private agreement in which one or a small group of shareholders dispose of shares at a premium to market price which premium is not shared with the other shareholders. In addition, a person may slowly accumulate shares through stock exchange acquisitions which may result, over time, in an acquisition of control without payment of fair value for control or a fair sharing of a control premium among all shareholders.

     While the Amended and Restated Rights Plan is intended to regulate certain aspects of take-over bids for the Corporation, it is not intended to deter a bona fide attempt to acquire control of the Corporation if the offer is made fairly. The Amended and Restated Rights Plan does not diminish or otherwise affect the duty of the board to give due and proper consideration to any offer that is made and to act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the shareholders.

     Summary of the Amended and Restated Rights Plan

     The following is a summary of the principal terms of the Amended and Restated Rights Plan. A shareholder or any other interested party may obtain one or more copies of the Amended and Restated Rights Plan by contacting the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Corporation at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc., Canadian Pacific Tower, 100 Wellington Street West, Suite 1600, TD Centre, P.O. Box 40, Toronto, Ontario, MSK 1B7.

     Effective Date – If approved by the shareholders at the Meeting, the Amended and Restated Rights Plan will take effect immediately after the Meeting (the “Effective Date of the Rights Plan”).

     Term – If the Amended and Restated Rights Plan is approved at the Meeting, it will then be in effect until the end of the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation to be held in 2004 unless the Amended and Restated Rights Plan is reconfirmed at that meeting by the shareholders. If the Amended and Restated Rights Plan is so reconfirmed, it will then need to be reconfirmed at subsequent annual meetings. If the Amended and Restated Rights Plan is not reconfirmed, it will terminate.

     Issue of Rights – On the Effective Date of the Rights Plan, each right (a “Right”) issued under the Original Rights Plan will continue to be issued and attached to each outstanding Fairmont share.

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     Rights Exercise Privilege – The Rights will separate from the Fairmont shares and will be exercisable ten trading days (the “Separation Time”) after a person has acquired, or commenced a take-over bid to acquire, 20% or more of the Fairmont shares, other than by an acquisition pursuant to a take-over bid permitted by the Amended and Restated Rights Plan (a “Permitted Bid”). The acquisition by any person (an “Acquiring Person”) of 20% of the Fairmont shares, other than by way of a Permitted Bid or a treasury issue, is referred to as a “Flip-in Event”. Any Rights held by an Acquiring Person will become void upon the occurrence of a Flip-in Event. Ten trading days after the occurrence of the Flip-in Event, each Right, other than those held by an Acquiring Person, will permit the purchase of Fairmont shares at a 50% discount to their market price by holders of Rights.

     Certificates and Transferability – Prior to the Separation Time, the Rights are evidenced by a legend imprinted on the Fairmont share certificates and are not transferable separately from the shares. From and after the Separation Time, the Rights will be evidenced by Rights certificates which will be transferable and traded separately from the shares.

     Permitted Bid Requirements – The requirements for a Permitted Bid include the following:

  (i)   the take-over bid must be made by way of a take-over bid circular;
 
  (ii)   the take-over bid must be made to all shareholders of the Corporation;
 
  (iii)   the take-over bid must be outstanding for a minimum period of 60 days and shares tendered pursuant to the take-over bid may not be taken up prior to the expiry of the 60-day period and only if at such time more than 50% of the shares of the Corporation held by shareholders, other than the bidder, its affiliates and persons acting jointly or in concert and certain other persons (the “Independent Shareholders”), have been tendered to the take-over bid and not withdrawn; and
 
  (iv)   if more than 50% of the shares held by Independent Shareholders are tendered to the take-over bid within the 60-day period, the bidder must make a public announcement of that fact and the take-over bid must remain open for deposits of shares for not less than ten business days from the date of such public announcement.

     The Amended and Restated Rights Plan allows for a competing Permitted Bid (a “Competing Permitted Bid”) to be made while a Permitted Bid is in existence. A Competing Permitted Bid must satisfy all the requirements of a Permitted Bid except that it may expire on the same date as the Permitted Bid, subject to the requirement that it be outstanding for a minimum period of 35 days.

     Waiver – The board, acting in good faith, may, prior to the occurrence of a Flip-in Event, waive the application of the Amended and Restated Rights Plan to a particular Flip-in Event (an “Exempt Acquisition”) where the takeover bid is made by a take-over bid circular to all holders of shares of the Corporation. Where the board exercises the waiver power for one take-over bid, the waiver will also apply to any other take-over bid for the Corporation made by a take-over bid circular to all holders of shares prior to the expiry of any other bid for which the Amended and Restated Rights Plan has been waived.

     Redemption – The board with the approval of a majority of the votes cast by shareholders (or holders of Rights if the Separation Time has occurred) voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for that purpose may redeem the Rights at $0.000001 per Right. Rights will be deemed to have been redeemed by the board following completion of a Permitted Bid, Competing Permitted Bid or Exempt Acquisition.

     Amendment – Prior to the Meeting, the board may make any changes to the Amended and Restated Rights Plan which the board acting in good faith may deem necessary or desirable without the approval of any holders of Rights or shares. After the Meeting, the board may amend the Amended and Restated Rights Plan with the approval of a majority of the votes cast by shareholders (or the holders of Rights if the Separation Time has occurred) voting in person and by proxy at a meeting duly called for that purpose. The board without such approval may correct clerical or typographical errors and, subject to approval at the next meeting of the shareholders (or holders of Rights, as the case may be), may make amendments to the Amended and Restated Rights Plan to maintain its validity due to changes in applicable legislation.

     Board of Directors – The Amended and Restated Rights Plan will not detract from or lessen the duty of the board to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation. The board, when a Permitted Bid is made, will continue to have the duty and power to take such actions and make such recommendations to shareholders as are considered appropriate.

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     Exemptions for Investment Advisors – Investment advisors (for fully-managed accounts), trust companies (acting in their capacities as trustees and administrators), statutory bodies whose business includes the management of funds and administrators of registered pension plans acquiring greater than 20% of the shares of the Corporation are exempted from triggering a Flip-in Event, provided that they are not making, or are not part of a group making, a take-over bid.

     The board of directors has determined that continuing to have the Amended and Restated Rights Plan is in the best interests of the shareholders and therefore recommends that the shareholders vote to approve the Rights Plan Resolution. The Rights Plan Resolution requires the approval of a simple majority of the votes cast at the Meeting in order to be adopted, failing which the Original Rights Plan will terminate.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

     The following is information concerning the compensation of the directors and the Named Executive Officers of Fairmont for 2002.

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS

     Cash Compensation

     Each director of the Corporation who is not an employee of Fairmont is paid a basic annual retainer of $20,000. The non-executive Chairman of the board of directors is paid an additional retainer of $65,000. An additional amount of $2,000 per year is paid to a director for each committee on which he or she sits, and an additional amount of $3,000 per year is paid to the Chairman of each committee of the board, or $5,000 in the case of the Chairman of the Audit Committee. A fee of $1,500 is paid to each director for each board meeting attended and a fee of $1,000 is paid to each committee member for each committee meeting attended, up to a maximum of $3,000 per day. Mr. Fatt, as a salaried officer of Fairmont, is not compensated for serving as a director. Directors are reimbursed for their costs in travelling to and attending board or committee meetings. Non-employee directors are also eligible to participate in the Directors’ Deferred Share Unit Plan and the Directors’ Stock Option Plan that are summarized below.

     Directors’ Deferred Share Unit Plan

     The Deferred Share Unit Plan for directors of Fairmont was established to provide directors with an opportunity to receive some or all of their directors’ compensation in the form of deferred share units (“DSUs”). DSUs are bookkeeping entries on the books of Fairmont, each of which will have a value equal to the value of one common share of the Corporation. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, directors must elect the percentage of their total compensation as directors they wish to receive that year in DSUs; directors may elect to receive up to all of their compensation for the next year in DSUs. During the year, instead of receiving directors’ fees in cash, on each directors’ fee payment date directors who have elected to receive DSUs will be credited in their DSU account with the number of common shares which have a value equal to the fees payable on that date. In addition, any dividends paid on the common shares will be credited to the directors’ DSU accounts in the form of additional DSUs. DSUs may not be redeemed or “cashed” until a director ceases to be on the board. At any time from the date a director ceases to be on the board until December 15 of the year following that date, a director may elect to redeem the DSUs and to receive the value of DSUs in his or her account. The number of DSUs in the account will then be multiplied by the share price on the date of redemption of the DSUs and the director will be paid that amount, less any applicable deductions. Alternatively, a director may elect to have the Corporation purchase shares in the market on behalf of the director instead of paying cash.

     Directors’ Stock Option Plan

     The purpose of the Directors’ Stock Option Plan is to promote a proprietary interest in Fairmont among its directors, align the interests of the directors more closely to those of other shareholders and assist the Corporation in retaining and attracting individuals with the experience and ability to act as directors of Fairmont. An initial grant of 8,000 options has been made to each non-employee director and will be made for each person who subsequently becomes a non-employee director. An annual grant of 4,000 options will also be made to each non-employee director.

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The exercise price of an option is the closing price of a board lot of shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) on the grant date. An option may be exercised by an optionholder from time to time on and after the grant date, as to 100% of the optioned shares or any part thereof. The expiry date of an option is normally ten years after the grant date.

REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

General

     The Management Resources and Compensation Committee of the board of directors (the “Compensation Committee”) is composed of three directors of the Corporation who are neither current nor former officers or employees of Fairmont. The Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other matters, the review and determination of executive compensation and recommending to the board the compensation to be paid to executive officers of Fairmont and major policy changes. The Compensation Committee assesses the performance of the Chief Executive Officer and determines his compensation based on the attainment of objectives set by the board that are consistent with Fairmont’s strategic plan and that are reflected in the performance criteria of the Corporation’s incentive plans.

Principles of Executive Compensation

     The Compensation Committee annually obtains advice from a leading independent compensation consulting firm with respect to the components of its executive compensation package and the appropriate levels of compensation for each individual executive. Fairmont operates in a highly competitive hospitality market. As the Corporation continues to expand in its North American marketplace, its compensation programs need to offer sufficient flexibility to reflect North American compensation structures, where appropriate, while maintaining competitive compensation costs in local markets.

     Total compensation for executive officers consists of a base salary, an annual bonus opportunity, stock-based compensation and benefits. The bonus and stock-based incentive compensation of Fairmont is designed to focus on shareholder value creation and operating performance improvement.

Base Salary and other Cash Compensation

     The Compensation Committee has set the base salaries of the Fairmont executive officers following a review of market data. Salaries are adjusted, as needed, based on individual performance, responsibility and experience to ensure they reflect the contribution of each officer. In establishing the base salaries, the Compensation Committee uses a benchmark of average base salaries paid to the senior executive officers of leading North American lodging companies.

     Fairmont’s Short-Term Incentive Plan provides an opportunity for participants to earn an annual cash award based on the achievement of financial targets. Financial performance is measured by comparing actual results against targets established at the beginning of the year. Potential awards are expressed as a percentage of base salary. For the senior executive officers of Fairmont, potential awards range between 50% and 80% of base salary when targets are met and between 100% and 160% of base salary when exceptional performance is achieved.

Chief Executive Officer Compensation

     The pay-for-performance philosophy of Fairmont’s executive compensation program applies equally to the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. The compensation of the Chief Executive Officer of Fairmont was recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the board of directors after careful assessment of his personal contribution to the performance of Fairmont. The assessment of the Chief Executive Officer’s performance was based on a number of quantitative and qualitative factors which included corporate financial results, strategic planning and initiatives, personal leadership and business acumen.

     The Chief Executive Officer is entitled to certain severance benefits pursuant to his severance agreement with the Corporation. See “Severance Agreements” below.

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Stock-Based Compensation Programs

     Key Employee Stock Option Plan

     The purpose of Fairmont’s key employee stock option plan (“KESOP”) is to assist and encourage key officers, employees and consultants of Fairmont and its subsidiaries and certain persons employed at hotel properties managed by the Corporation or its subsidiaries, to work towards and participate in the growth and development of Fairmont and its subsidiaries by granting stock options to such persons. Participants are granted a number of options which are exercisable during a ten-year period from the date of grant, after a vesting period, at the closing price of a board lot of the shares on the TSX on the day preceding the date of grant. Unless modified by the board of directors, the terms of the KESOP provide that half of options become exercisable on the second anniversary of the grant and the balance on the third anniversary.

     Stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) may also be granted to participants under the KESOP at the same time as the grant of an option. SARs, if granted, have the following terms: (a) one SAR is granted for every two optioned shares; (b) the reference price for a SAR is the same as the exercise price of the related option; (c) SARs may be exercised from time to time by an optionholder on and after the third anniversary of the grant date; (d) exercise of SARs results in a reduction in the number of optioned shares on the basis of one optioned share for each exercised SAR; (e) exercise of an option results in a reduction in the number of SARs on the basis of one SAR for each optioned share purchased in excess of 50% of the number of optioned shares; and (f) the expiry date of a SAR is ten years after the grant date. Fairmont will pay to the optionholder, for each exercised SAR, an amount equal to the closing price of a board lot of the shares on the TSX on the day of exercise, less the exercise price.

     Executive Deferred Share Unit Plan

     In connection with the Arrangement, the board of Fairmont approved the adoption of a deferred share unit plan (the “Executive DSU Plan”). The Executive DSU Plan was designed to align the interests of participating executives of Fairmont and the shareholders of Fairmont by providing participants with the equivalent of an equity stake in Fairmont, prior to the date upon which the participants would be granted options under the KESOP. The Executive DSU Plan was intended to replicate the economic value to the participating executives of stock options, while recognizing that stock options could not be granted until after the completion of the Arrangement. Outstanding Fairmont deferred share units (the “Executive DSUs”) are book keeping entries on the books of Fairmont, each of which will have a value equal to the value of one Fairmont share when paid in July 2004. In July 2001, participants were granted the right to receive a number of Executive DSUs calculated with reference to both the number of options to be granted to them following the completion of the Arrangement and the increase in the share price of Fairmont shares from a base of $15.65 per share to the market value of the Fairmont shares on the date of grant of options under the KESOP, subject to a maximum increase of $3.13 per Fairmont share.

     In October 2002, the Compensation Committee approved the acceleration and wind-up of the Executive DSU Plan for executives who opted to accelerate their Executive DSUs and to use the after-tax proceeds to purchase shares in the open market, thereby increasing their respective share ownership in the Corporation with the goal of achieving the minimum share ownership levels described below under “Fairmont Share Ownership Guidelines”. All participants in the Executive DSU Plan opted to accelerate their DSUs and purchase shares except for Mr. Fatt due to the fact that he already holds a significant number of Fairmont shares. The shares acquired by the participating executive officers are subject to security arrangements which do not expire until July 2004. Should a participating executive’s employment with Fairmont terminate prior to July 2004 in circumstances which would result in the executive forfeiting stock options granted under the KESOP, the after-tax value of these shares will be forfeited to the Corporation. As part of the acceleration of the Executive DSUs, Executive DSU entitlements were grossed up for tax purposes in order to provide participants with the same after-tax value as would have been the case had the acceleration of the Executive DSUs been the exercise of stock options. In order to be entitled to the acceleration of the Executive DSUs, participating executives were required to exercise their vested options under the KESOP and to retain a net number of shares with a value equal to the after-tax proceeds from this exercise of options, to be credited towards the Corporation’s minimum share ownership levels.

Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits

     Fairmont maintains contributory defined benefit pension plans (the “Basic Plans”) pursuant to which pensions are paid to eligible officers and employees of the Corporation at retirement. Under the Basic Plans, the amount of

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pension is based on the sum of: (a) 1.3% of the average of the best five consecutive years or final 60 months of pensionable earnings (wages or salary) up to the Canada Pension Plan maximum pensionable earnings, multiplied by credited years of service; and (b) 2% of the average of the best five consecutive years or final 60 months of pensionable earnings in excess of the Canada Pension Plan maximum pensionable earnings multiplied by credited years of service. Credited years of service are limited to 35 years. The normal retirement age under the Basic Plans is 65. The pension is payable for the lifetime of the former member and continues to the surviving spouse at a rate of 50% or at a rate determined in accordance with the actuarial principles set out in the Basic Plans. Under the Basic Plans, the pension is limited to the maximum under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

     Fairmont also maintains non-contributory supplemental pension plans (the “Supplemental Plans”) in which executive officers and senior managers participate. The Supplemental Plans provide pension benefits in excess of the maximum provided under the Basic Plans. Short-term incentive plan awards (i.e. annual bonus) are included in the calculation of pensionable earnings (the best five-year average of such awards is limited to the individual’s target award level at retirement). The Supplemental Plans provide additional benefits for executives who join a Basic Plan in mid-career.

     The following table shows the aggregate annual retirement benefit payable under the Basic Plans and Supplemental Plans to participants in the specified compensation and years of service categories assuming retirement at age 65 based upon the defined benefit pension provisions in effect during 2002.

PENSION PLAN TABLE

                                         
    Years of Service
   
Remuneration   15   20   25   30   35
($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
    104,000 160,000 218,000 275,000 336,000 393,000 455,000 513,000 571,000       116,000 177,000 240,000 301,000 366,000 428,000 493,000 556,000 618,000       124,000 189,000 255,000 321,000 388,000 453,000 521,000 586,000 652,000       130,000 198,000 266,000 334,000 403,000 471,000 540,000 609,000 677,000       134,000 204,000 274,000 344,000 414,000 484,000 554,000 624,000 694,000  

     The respective years of credited service for pension plan purposes as of December 31, 2002, and at age 65 for the Named Executive Officers are: Mr. Fatt, 15 and 28; Mr. Cahill, 10 and 25; Mr. Patava, 12 and 28; and Mr. Williams, 8 and 13.

     Officers of the Corporation located in the United States are entitled to participate in the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Retirement Plan for U.S. Employees. This plan provides an employer match of 50% of the first 6% of an employee contribution. The total amount of the contribution is limited to the legal maximum established by the Internal Revenue Service. Officers are also entitled to participate in a deferred compensation arrangement which provides for a company match of 50% of the first 10% of employee deferral, less any amount matched under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Retirement Plan for U.S. Employees.

     Mr. Storey also participates in the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Salary Continuation Plan, which provides a 10-year benefit of 40% of the average of the final five years total compensation beginning at age 65. No benefit is payable for participants leaving the Corporation prior to age 60. As of December 31, 2002, and at age 65, Mr. Storey would have 2 and 20 years credited service, respectively.

     Upon retirement, Named Executive Officers are entitled to certain life insurance, medical and dental benefits, and are also able to participate in the Fairmont employee hotel accommodation program, which provides for discounted hotel room rates and food and beverage charges.

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Fairmont Share Ownership Guidelines

     The Compensation Committee has agreed that the minimum stock ownership for executive officers should be three times 2001 base salary for the Chief Executive Officer and two times 2001 base salary for other senior executives. With a reference price of Cdn$25.00 per share, the following are the minimum share ownership levels for the Named Executive Officers: Mr. Fatt, 69,000 shares; Mr. Cahill, 33,600 shares; Mr. Storey, 33,000 shares; Mr. Patava, 24,800 shares; and Mr. Williams, 26,800 shares.

     In connection with achieving these minimum share ownership levels, the Named Executive Officers and the Corporation effected the arrangements described under “Stock-Based Compensation Programs – Executive Deferred Share Unit Plan”. In addition, and in furtherance of these ownership levels, the Compensation Committee adopted a policy that one-third of the after-tax Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus paid to all executive officers shall be paid in shares of Fairmont acquired in the secondary market, unless the executive officer purchased an equal value of shares in the preceding year.

     The non-executive directors are subject to a minimum stock ownership guideline of $100,000 worth of shares. The directors DSUs are taken into account in the calculation of their minimum shareholdings. Executive officers and directors will be entitled to achieve the applicable minimum level of share ownership over a five-year period from the date of their respective appointments or election, as applicable.

Severance Agreements

     The Named Executive Officers are entitled to receive, pursuant to the terms of severance agreements between Fairmont and the Named Executive Officers, severance benefits if a change in control of the Corporation occurs and, within the three-year period following the change in control, the individual’s employment is terminated by Fairmont other than for cause, disability, retirement or death, or by the individual for defined reasons such as a change in responsibilities or a reduction in salary or benefits. In such event, the Named Executive Officer will receive: accrued salary to termination; up to 24 months salary, and in the case of the CEO, 36 months salary; amounts under the long term incentive plan, deferred share unit plan, key employee stock option plan, and the short term incentive plan of the Corporation, as applicable; life and health insurance for up to 24 months and in the case of the CEO, 36 months; pay for vacation not-taken; career counselling until new employment found, and financial counselling, costs of annual physical examination and club fees for up to 24 months, and in the case of the CEO, 36 months, or a lump sum payment equal to three times these perquisites in the termination year; option to purchase company car, plus expenses for its use for up to 24 months, and in the case of the CEO, 36 months; lump sum payment equal to the present value of any housing loan; assistance for relocating in next 12 months, including a lump sum payment for loss of market value; a lump sum for professional membership fees for up to 24 months and in the case of the CEO, 36 months; lump sum payment equivalent to pension benefits and retirement arrangements and to non-registered pension benefits; and legal fees and expenses arising from termination. The Named Executive Officer is not required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor will the amount of any payment or benefit be reduced by any compensation earned by the individual with another employer or self-employment. As a result of the completion of the Arrangement in October 2001, Mr. Fatt’s severance agreement entitles him to these benefits if he ceases to be employed by the Corporation prior to October 2004.

Report of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee

     The foregoing report has been made by the members of the Compensation Committee of the board of directors of Fairmont:

STEPHEN E. BACHAND (Chairman)
ALLAN R. TAYLOR
CAROLE S. TAYLOR

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Fairmont

     The following graph compares the total cumulative return for Cdn$l00 invested in shares on October 3, 2001, with the cumulative total return of the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P 500 Hotels Index, to December 31, 2002.

(LINE GRAPH)
Cumulative Shareholder Return $ 140 $ 130 $ 120 $ 110 $ 100 $ 90
10/1/2001 12/31/2001 12/31/2002
FHR                      S&P 500 Hotels Index                      S&P/TSX Composite Index

                         
    FHR   S&P 500 Hotels Index   S&P/TSX Composite Index
 
10/1/2001
12/31/2001
12/31/2002
    100.00
135.46
131.00
      100.00
131.84
116.32
      100.00
113.08
97.29

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OFFICERS’ REMUNERATION

     The following table sets out, for the periods indicated, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers of Fairmont for the financial year ended December 31, 2002.

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

                                                                   
              Annual Compensation           Long-term Compensation        
             
         
       
                                      Awards     Payouts  
                                     
   
 
                                      Securities                        
                                      Under                        
                                      Options   Restricted                
                              Other Annual   & SARs   Shares or   LTIP   All Other
Name and           Salary   Bonus   Compensation   Granted   Restricted   Payouts   Compensation
Principal Position   Year   ($)   ($)(b)   ($)(d)   (#)(e)   Share Units   ($)   ($)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WILLIAM R. FATT,
    2002       550,000       733,000       36,905       59       N/A             12,859  
 
Chief Executive
    2001       365,125       1,016,000 (c)           885,800 (f)     N/A       1,601,088       16,978 (g)
 
Officer
    2000       333,375       254,000             45,000       N/A             16,978 (g)
CHRIS J. CAHILL,
    2002       350,000       408,000       602,374       40,385       N/A       614,477        
 
President and Chief
    2001       266,700                   267,900       N/A              
 
Operating Officer
    2000       254,000       154,686                   N/A              
TOM W. STOREY,
    2002       300,000       300,000       272,392       27,523       N/A       129,938        
 
Executive Vice
    2001       242,099 (a)     110,000             171,456       N/A              
 
President, Business
    2000       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  
 
Development and Strategy
                                                               
M. JERRY PATAVA,
    2002       235,000       235,000       347,241       25,858       N/A       396,850        
 
Executive Vice President,
    2001       196,850       63,500             171,456       N/A              
 
Chief Financial Officer
    2000       171,450       91,361                   N/A              
JOHN WILLIAMS,
    2002       250,000       208,000       289,139       19,401       N/A       336,956        
 
Executive Vice
    2001       212,725                   128,592       N/A              
 
President, Operations
    2000       190,500       101,879                   N/A              

     (a)  Mr. Storey was hired on February 15, 2001 and therefore amount shown is actual salary paid for the year 2001.

     (b)  Unless otherwise indicated, amounts referred to in this table as “Bonus”are paid under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts STIP and were actually paid in the first quarter of the immediately succeeding year.

     (c)  Represents operating and restructuring bonuses paid in October 2001 on successful completion of the Arrangement.

     (d)  Includes amounts grossed up for tax purposes pursuant to the acceleration of the Executive DSU Plan and subsequent purchase of shares. See “Stock-Based Compensation – Executive Deferred Share Unit Plan”.

     (e)  Includes dividend equivalents earned under the Fairmont DSU Plan.

     (f)  Includes 350,000 CPL SAR’s, 500,000 options under the Fairmont KESOP, and 35,800 Executive DSUs.

     (g)  Represents directors fees paid to Mr. Fatt by PanCanadian Petroleum Limited, an affiliate of Corporation prior to the completion of the Arrangement.

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OPTION AND SAR GRANTS DURING 2002

     The table below sets out information regarding grants of stock options and SARs to the Named Executive Officers during the financial year ended December 31, 2002.

                                           
                              Market Value        
                              of Securities        
              % of Total Options           Underlying Options        
      Securities Under   & SARs Granted   Exercise or   & SARs on the        
      Options &   to Employees in   Base Price   Date of Grant        
      SARs Granted   Financial Year   ($/Security)   ($/Security)   Expiration Date
Name   (a)   (a)   (a)   (a)   (a)

 
 
 
 
 
WILLIAM R. FATT
                               
 
(b)
    59       34.97 %     23.70       23.70     July 3, 2004
CHRIS J. CAHILL
    40,356       19.33 %     23.48       23.10     Dec. 19, 2012
 
(b)
    29       17.48 %     23.70       23.70     July 3, 2004
TOM W. STOREY
    27,504       13.18 %     23.48       23.10     Dec. 19, 2012
 
(b)
    19       11.19 %     23.70       23.70     July 3, 2004
M. JERRY PATAVA
    25,839       12.38 %     23.48       23.10     Dec. 19, 2012
 
(b)
    19       11.19 %     23.70       23.70     July 3, 2004
JOHN WILLIAMS
    19,387       9.29 %     23.48       23.10     Dec. 19, 2012
 
(b)
    14       8.39 %     23.70       23.70     July 3, 2004


(a)   Unless otherwise indicated, represents options granted under the KESOP.
 
(b)   Represent DSUs granted to reflect dividend payments on DSUs under the Executive DSU Plan. See “Stock-Based Compensation Programs – Executive Deferred Share Unit Plan”.

AGGREGATED OPTION AND SAR EXERCISES DURING 2002 AND
YEAR-END OPTION AND SAR VALUES

     The following table summarizes for each of the Named Executive Officers the aggregated option and SAR exercises during 2002 and the option and SAR values at December 31, 2002.

                                     
                        Unexercised   Value of Unexercised
                        Options &   in-the-money Options &
        Securities           SARs at Financial   SARs at Financial
        Acquired on   Aggregate   Year-End Exercisable   Year-End Exercisable
        Exercise   Value Realized   /Unexercisable   /Unexercisable
Name   (#)(a)   ($)(a)   (#)(a)   ($)(a)

 
 
 
 
WILLIAM R. FATT
                116,937/400,000       856,354/2,496,820  
   
(b)
                —/35,859       —/833,854  
 
CHRIS J. CAHILL
    50,000       304,483       6,250/240,356       86,439/1,248,410  
   
(c)
    14,139       325,338       —/—       —/—  
 
TOM W. STOREY
    32,000       194,869       —/155,504       0/798,983  
   
(c)
    6,536       150,393       —/—       —/—  
 
M. JERRY PATAVA
    32,000       194,869       7,378/153,839       96,127/798,983  
   
(c)
    9,049       208,217       —/—       —/—  
 
JOHN WILLIAMS
    24,000       146,152       —/115,387       —/599,237  
   
(c)
    6,787       156,169       —/—       —/—  


(a)   Unless otherwise indicated, the amounts relate to options granted under the KESOP.
 
(b)   Represents Mr. Fatt’s DSUs under the Executive DSU Plan. See “Stock-Based Compensation Programs – Executive Deferred Share Unit Plan”.
 
(c)   Represents DSUs which were accelerated under the Executive DSU Plan. See “Stock-Based Compensation Programs – Executive Deferred Share Unit Plan”.

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance

     Fairmont

     Fairmont maintains Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance with policy limits of $125,000,000 in the aggregate, subject to a deductibles of either $250,000 or $500,000 ($250,000 for all claims other than those related to securities type losses) for each loss. Generally, under this insurance, Fairmont is reimbursed for payments made under corporate indemnity provisions on behalf of its directors and officers, and individual directors and officers (or their heirs and legal representatives) are insured for losses arising during the performance of their duties for which they are not indemnified by Fairmont. Major exclusions from coverage include claims arising from illegal acts, those acts which result in illegal personal profit, violation of any fiduciary duty under the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, pollution damage (except for resultant shareholder actions) and claims brought by a director or officer against another director or officer or by Fairmont against a director or officer except for shareholder derivative actions. For the year ended December 31, 2002, the total annual premium in respect of such insurance was $755,550 which was paid entirely by Fairmont. The aggregate amount of the premium paid by the directors and officers of Fairmont in respect of the year 2002 was approximately $180 and $211 respectively.

Corporate Governance

     Fairmont’s board of directors and management are committed to high standards of corporate governance. Governance involves board and management processes and systems designed with the objective of enhancing shareholder value.

     With shares listed on exchanges in Toronto and New York, Fairmont regularly reviews its governance policies and practices against international standards under the direction of its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. As a result, Fairmont’s corporate governance practices in many instances exceed the requirements of the Guidelines for Improved Corporate Governance in Canada (“TSX Principles”) and the existing standards applicable to NYSE listed companies (“NYSE Standards”). Fairmont’s “Statement of Corporate Governance Practices” is attached to the Circular as Appendix B. It has been approved by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the board and by the board as a whole. The board also has approved a detailed set of internal corporate governance guidelines that describe Fairmont’s governance systems in greater detail. A copy of these guidelines is available from the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Corporation.

     Throughout 2002, under the direction of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, Fairmont continued to pursue its policy of continuously improving corporate governance practices. Objectives include promoting management accountability and enabling the board to act effectively and independently. Over the last eighteen months, various governance initiatives have included:

  (a)   committee review of each of the charter documents for board committees;
 
  (b)   the introduction of practices whereby directors provide feedback to the Corporation on the quality and timeliness of information provided to the board in connection with the exercise of its responsibilities;
 
  (c)   committee review of compensation paid to directors to ensure remuneration is appropriate to enable Fairmont to attract the individuals it requires to serve on its board of directors; and
 
  (d)   committee review of internal controls and procedures.

     The board discharges its responsibilities directly and through committees. The board has assumed overall responsibility for the stewardship of the business and the affairs of the Corporation. At regularly scheduled meetings, members of the board and management discuss a broad range of issues relevant to Fairmont’s strategy and business interests. In doing so the board reviews, discusses and approves Fairmont’s strategic planning and organizational structure and supervises management in its implementation of approved strategies and related budgets and business plans. The board also receives reports from management on Fairmont’s operational and economic performance.

     Critical to the board’s activity is the functioning of its committees. The four standing committees of the board are composed of the following individuals:

       Audit Committee: Messrs. Taylor (Chairman), MacNaughton, McNeil, J. Sharpe and P. Sharpe.

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     Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee: Messrs. McNeil (Chairman), Bachand and P. Sharpe.

     Management Resources and Compensation Committee: Messrs. Bachand (Chairman), Taylor and Ms. Taylor.

     Environmental and Safety Committee: Messrs. J. Sharpe (Chairman), O’Brien and Ms. Taylor.

     The board does not have an executive committee.

     Fairmont has a Code of Ethics which applies to all of its employees, directors and officers. This code addresses the importance of ethical and honest behaviour. It addresses conflict of interest and the importance of compliance. The code also promotes the protection of the Corporation’s assets, including the protection of its confidential information, and promotes strict adherence to laws such as disclosure laws. The objectives of the code are monitored through the Corporation’s internal control systems and violations of the code can lead to disciplinary action. It is the policy of Fairmont to report waivers of the Code of Ethics on a periodic basis in its public filings. Any such waivers are approved by the board. The Code of Ethics is an integral part of the Corporation’s approach to governance. A copy of the Code of Ethics can be found on the Corporation’s website.

Shareholder Proposals

     For the next annual meeting of the Corporation, shareholders must submit any proposal that they wish to be considered at such meeting by December 7, 2003.

Directors’ Approval

     The contents of this Circular and the sending of it to each shareholder entitled to receive notice of the Meeting, to each director, to the auditors of Fairmont and to the appropriate governmental agencies, have been approved by the board of directors of Fairmont.

   
(TERENCE P. BADOUR SIGNATURE)  
TERENCE P. BADOUR
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Dated at Toronto, Ontario
March 6, 2003
 

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APPENDIX A

RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN

RESOLVED THAT:

the amended and restated shareholder rights plan of the Corporation, as described in the Management Proxy Circular for the Annual and Special Meeting of the Corporation dated March 6, 2003, is hereby approved and reconfirmed.

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APPENDIX B
STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

     Fairmont endorses practices of sound corporate governance. In accordance with applicable standards in Canada and the United States, the Corporation annually discloses its corporate governance practices. Those practices are discussed in the context of the principles set out below which reflect the guidance published by the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Principle 1: The board of directors of Fairmont is responsible for stewardship of the Corporation and without limitation, the following matters: (a) overseeing the strategic planning process of the Corporation; (b) identification of principal business risks and monitoring the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control and management information systems to safeguard assets and support compliance; (c) succession planning for the Corporation including appointing, monitoring, evaluating, and selecting senior management; (d) overseeing a communications policy for the Corporation; and (e) overseeing the integrity of internal control and management information systems.

     The board supervises the management of the Corporation’s businesses with a view to enhancing shareholder value. It delegates to management the authority and responsibility for day-to-day affairs.

     One board meeting a year is specifically set aside for a substantial strategic planning session in which the board reviews and discusses strategies developed by management. In addition, the Corporation’s general strategies and their implementation are discussed regularly at meetings of the board. In the context of strategic planning, the board contributes to strategic direction and choices by reviewing how Fairmont identifies strategic opportunities as well as which opportunities should be pursued. Consideration is given by the board as to how the strategic environment changes over time and how the Corporation should adopt to changing circumstances.

     Essential to strategic planning is assessing and understanding business risks and related control systems. The board helps set limits with respect to business risks, to the extent they can be managed, and approves strategies for minimizing risks.

     The board, through the Audit Committee and the Environmental and Safety Committee, requires management to put into place systems to address risks and to periodically report to the board on these systems and risks. Implementation of these strategies are then monitored by the board.

     While the board of directors as a whole retains plenary responsibility for the relationship with the senior officers of the Corporation, the Management Resources and Compensation Committee reviews, reports and, where appropriate, provides recommendations to the board on the appointment of officers, existing management resources and succession plans for officers, including the Chief Executive Officer.

     It is the policy of the Corporation to comply with all applicable requirements concerning public disclosure. Fairmont has adopted a general disclosure policy and related policies including a policy on selective disclosure. It has also appointed a disclosure committee comprised of senior management to monitor public disclosure and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. In accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and applicable SEC releases, the Corporation’s disclosure control system also includes, in addition to such policies and its disclosure committee, a systematic process for gathering relevant information within the businesses conducted by Fairmont to ensure that the Corporation is able to meet its timely disclosure obligations in compliance with NYSE Standards and the TSX Principles. In addition, material documents such as the annual report and the annual financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, the proxy circular, the annual information form and quarterly financial statements are reviewed and, where required, approved by the board or one of its committees, in each case before they are distributed.

     The Corporation’s investor relations personnel are required to make ongoing disclosure and to respond to inquiries from shareholders and other stakeholders with the review, as appropriate, by senior management and the board. Fairmont’s investor relations personnel are available to shareholders by telephone and fax and the Corporation maintains an extensive investor relations section on its website.

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     Quarterly earnings conference calls are broadcast live over the Internet through the Corporation’s website and are accessible on a live and recorded basis by telephone. Presentations at investor conferences are promptly made available on the Corporation’s website or via telephone.

     The board has delegated responsibilities for oversight of internal control to the Audit Committee. The charter for the Audit Committee provides for Audit Committee oversight of the internal audit functions within the Corporation. As part of its oversight responsibilities, the Audit Committee meets with internal audit on a regular basis. At least annually these meetings include an in-camera meeting with internal audit. The Audit Committee oversees the integrity of the Corporation’s internal control and management information systems.

Principle 2: A majority of the Fairmont board of directors is unrelated in that they are independent from management and free from conflicts of interest.

     In determining whether or not directors are “unrelated” or independent, the board employs the general tests set out below, and in addition, takes into account various other factors, including whether or not any material payments are made by the Corporation to any directors or to any affiliates of any of the directors. The board also considers whether or not any director has served as an officer of the Corporation within the last five years. In undertaking this assessment, the board takes into account proposed amendments to the NYSE Standards as well as an overall test which involves an assessment of whether each director is independent of management and free from any interest in any business or other relationships which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the director’s ability to act with a view to the best interest of the Corporation.

Principle 3: The Corporation discloses for each director whether he or she is unrelated.

     Based on its assessments, the board has determined that Mr. Fatt and Mr. O’Brien are related, and the other proposed directors of the Corporation are unrelated.

     William R. Fatt – related – is Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.

     David P. O’Brien – related – is former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.

     With respect to the remainder of the directors, none of them or their associates could be considered to be related within the principles set out in Principle 2, above.

     Proposed directors and directors continuing in office are: Stephen E. Bachand, William R. Fatt, Michael J. Kowalski, Angus A. MacNaughton, John D. McNeil, David P. O’Brien, John L. Sharpe, L. Peter Sharpe, Robert S. Singer and Carole S. Taylor.

Principle 4: Fairmont’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, composed of outside directors, is responsible for appointment of board nominees and ongoing assessment of directors.

     The mandate of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the board includes:

    recommending candidates for election to the board;
 
    reviewing, on an annual basis, credentials of nominees for re-election; and
 
    recommending candidates for filling vacancies on the board.

     All members of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee are non-management and unrelated.

Principle 5: Fairmont’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the board, its committees and the contribution of individual directors.

     The mandate of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee includes:

    assessing the effectiveness of the board as a whole and making recommendations to improve the board’s effectiveness;
 
    reviewing the performance of the board and, to the extent deemed necessary by the committee, the performance of the Chairman of the board and individual directors; and
 
    reviewing the composition of the various committees of the board and making recommendations to the board.

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Principle 6: The Corporation provides orientation and education programs for new recruits to the board.

     The Corporation’s Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary prepares a “Director’s Manual” for new and existing directors, which is updated annually and distributed to the full board.

     New directors will be provided with orientation sessions with key officers and are provided with an opportunity to examine key assets and learn about the industry. Presentations are made regularly to the board on different aspects of Fairmont’s business and operations.

Principle 7: The board of directors continually examines its size, with a view to improving effective decision- making and, when appropriate, will undertake programs to reduce the number of directors.

     Fairmont believes that its board must have enough directors to carry out its duties efficiently while presenting a diversity of views and experience. The board regularly reviews the contributions of the directors and considers whether the size of the board promotes effectiveness and efficiency.

Principle 8: Fairmont’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for reviewing the adequacy and form of compensation of directors to ensure compensation reflects risks and responsibilities.

     The mandate of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee includes reviewing and recommending the remuneration of directors to the board. In determining directors’ remuneration, the committee considers, among other factors, time commitment, compensation provided by comparable companies and risks and responsibilities.

Principle 9: The Corporation’s board committees are composed of outside directors, a majority of which are unrelated.

     Currently, all but one of the board committees are composed of only unrelated directors. Mr. O’Brien is a member of the Environmental and Safety Committee.

     The responsibilities of the board committees are as follows:

     Audit Committee: responsibilities are described under Principle 13.

     Management Resources and Compensation Committee: employment, remuneration and succession planning.

     Environmental and Safety Committee: environmental and health and safety compliance.

     Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee: responsibilities are described under Principles 4, 5, 8, 10 and 12.

     The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the board is responsible to assess effectiveness of the board committees annually and report to the board on this assessment.

Principle 10: The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the board is responsible for developing an approach to corporate governance issues for the Corporation.

     The mandate of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee includes responsibility for the board’s approach to corporate governance issues such as:

      • monitoring developments in corporate governance theory and practice;
 
      • reviewing the mandates of the board’s committees and recommending changes;
 
      • recommending the composition of the various committees of the board; and
 
      • undertaking such other initiatives as are needed to help the board deliver effective corporate governance.

Principle 11: The Corporation has defined limits to management’s responsibilities with position descriptions for the board and the Chief Executive Officer, and the board has approved corporate objectives which the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for meeting.

     The board’s primary responsibility is to foster the long-term success of the Corporation consistent with the board’s fiduciary responsibility to the shareholders to maximize shareholder value.

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     The board of directors has plenary power. The board has adopted its own terms of reference which were prepared to assist the board and management in clarifying responsibilities and ensuring effective communication between the board and management.

     The Chief Executive Officer’s objectives are determined annually by the Management Resources and Compensation Committee. These objectives include the general mandate to manage the Corporation and its businesses, including physical, financial and human resources, and to maximize shareholder value. In addition, the board has authorized the Chief Executive Officer to approve the commitment of funds for any non-budgeted transaction (consistent with the approved business plan of the Corporation) within a set monetary limit; approve the commitment of the Corporation for any budgeted or otherwise approved transaction, regardless of the monetary limit; and authorized the Chief Executive Officer to delegate authority to other officers and employees to commit the Corporation within set monetary limits.

     The Management Resources and Compensation Committee approves the Chief Executive Officer’s general objectives on an annual basis and reviews the corporate targets for which the Chief Executive Officer has responsibility. These are then reviewed by the full board.

Principle 12: The Corporation has established procedures to enable the board to function independently of management.

     The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring that the board functions independently of management.

     The board acts in a supervisory role and expects management to:

    present a comprehensive annual budget and report on Fairmont’s financial performance against the annual budget;
 
    report regularly on the Corporation’s business and affairs, and on any matters of material consequence for Fairmont and its shareholders; and
 
    maintain an ongoing review of the Corporation’s strategies and their implementation in light of evolving conditions.

     The board meets on a regular basis with the Chief Executive Officer and without other management present, and it meets from time to time without the Chief Executive Officer.

Principle 13: The Audit Committee of the board is composed only of outside directors and has specifically defined roles and responsibilities.

     The mandate of the Audit Committee includes:

    monitoring audit functions and the preparation of financial statements;
 
    reviewing management’s actions in relation to the preparation of financial statements and the maintenance of internal controls and the integrity of management information systems;
 
    reviewing the Corporation’s financial reporting in connection with the annual audit and the preparation of financial statements;
 
    discussing with management the Corporation’s policies and procedures for risk management;
 
    reviewing audit plans of the internal and external auditors;
 
    recommending external auditors and their fees; and
 
    meeting with the internal and external auditors independently of management.

     All members of the Audit Committee are non-management and are unrelated directors.

Principle 14: Fairmont has implemented a system to enable individual directors to engage outside advisors at the Corporation’s expense.

     Individual directors may, with the authorization of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, engage outside advisors at the expense of the Corporation.

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     The Management Proxy Circular dated March 1, 2002 for the Corporation’s last annual meeting has been filed with the securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. The Annual Information Form of Fairmont for the year ended December 31, 2001, dated March 28, 2002, has also been filed with the securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada, and under cover of Form 40-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2003 Management Proxy Circular, and the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2002 (on or about May 19, 2003), will be available without charge to Fairmont’s shareholders, upon request to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Fairmont Hotels& Resorts Inc., Canadian Pacific Tower, 100 Wellington Street West, Suite 1600, TD Centre, P.O. Box 40, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1B7.

     Canadian Mail Service Interruption: If there is a mail service interruption in Canada prior to mailing by a shareholder of a completed proxy to Fairmont’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, it is recommended that the shareholder deposit the completed proxy, in the envelope provided, at any of the following offices of Computershare:

                             
Alberta
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Calgary
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Toronto
     
British Columbia
510 Burrard Street, 2nd Floor
Vancouver
  Quebec
1500 University Street, Suite 700
Montreal

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Form of Proxy — Annual and Special Meeting to be held on April 17, 2003

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THANK YOU


 


This Form of Proxy is solicited by and on behalf of Management.


             
Appointment of Proxyholder            
I/We being holder(s) of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. hereby appoint(s):
William R. Fatt, or failing him Chris J. Cahill, or failing him Terence P. Badour
  OR   Print the name of the person you are appointing if this person is someone other than the persons whose names are printed herein.   (SIGNATURE BOX)

as my/our proxy with full power of substitution and to vote in accordance with the following direction (or if no directions have been given, as the proxy sees fit) and all other matters that may come before the Annual and Special Meeting of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. to be held at the Imperial Room, Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, on April 17, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. and at any adjournment thereof.

                 
1. Election of Directors                
 
FOR all nominees   (BOX)   Stephen E. Bachand; William R. Fatt; Michael J. Kowalski; Angus A. MacNaughton; John D. McNeil; David P. O’ Brien; John L. Sharpe; L. Peter Sharpe; Robert S. Singer; Carole S. Taylor  
WITHHOLD vote for all nominees               (FOLD)

2. Appointment of Auditors

             
    For Withhold    
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants
as Auditors
  (BOX)  

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following resolutions. Please read the resolution in full in the accompanying Management Proxy Circular, or at www.fairmont.com/investor

3. Shareholder Rights Plan

             
    For Against      
The ordinary resolution approving and reconfirming the amended and restated shareholder rights plan of the Corporation, as set out in Appendix A to the Management Proxy Circular.   (BOX)  
             
             
            (FOLD)

 

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I/We authorize you to act in accordance with my/our instructions set out above. I/We hereby revoke any proxy previously given with respect to the Meeting. If no voting instructions are indicated above, this Proxy will be voted as recommended by Management.

                 
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