-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Rhn5Z41ZxkX8iu/1fAlg28bmV5DCmi24U69fI0kQpw2p5GN6utLwyEdp7LfIUJGf Dfj4+8fKLWasLbHmwGnceQ== 0000950133-07-002259.txt : 20070510 0000950133-07-002259.hdr.sgml : 20070510 20070510165652 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950133-07-002259 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070510 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070510 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059341 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOTELS & MOTELS [7011] IRS NUMBER: 510379982 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14331 FILM NUMBER: 07838722 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4501 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE CITY: ARLINGTON STATE: VA ZIP: 22203 BUSINESS PHONE: (703) 387-3100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4501 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE CITY: ARLINGTON STATE: VA ZIP: 22203 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERISTAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980407 10-Q 1 w34820e10vq.htm INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. FORM 10-Q e10vq
 

 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
 
     
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007
or
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from          to          
 
 
Commission File Number 1-14331
 
 
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
 
 
     
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
  52-2101815
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
4501 North Fairfax Drive, Ste 500
Arlington, VA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  22203
(Zip Code)
 
 
www.ihrco.com
This Form 10-Q can be accessed at no charge through above website.
 
 
(703) 387-3100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  þ Yes     o No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o     Accelerated filer þ     Non-accelerated filer o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
The number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding at May 1, 2007 was 31,646,167.
 


 

 
INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
 
INDEX
 
                 
        Page
 
  Financial Statements (Unaudited):    
    Consolidated Balance Sheets — March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006   2
    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) — Three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006   3
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006   4
    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   5
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   18
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   26
  Controls and Procedures   26
 
  Legal Proceedings   28
  Exhibits   28


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1:  Financial Statements
 
INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006  
    (Unaudited)        
 
ASSETS
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 49,896     $ 25,308  
Restricted cash
    8,391       6,485  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $615 and $538 respectively
    33,073       31,186  
Due from related parties, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $785 and $785 respectively
    1,483       1,794  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,523       2,592  
Assets held for sale
          28,383  
                 
Total current assets
    96,366       95,748  
Marketable securities
    1,656       1,610  
Property and equipment, net
    154,739       103,895  
Investments in affiliates
    11,998       11,144  
Notes receivable
    4,994       4,962  
Deferred income taxes
    12,385       12,451  
Goodwill
    73,672       73,672  
Intangible assets, net
    31,215       30,208  
                 
Total assets
  $ 387,025     $ 333,690  
                 
 
LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 2,653     $ 2,053  
Accrued expenses
    58,194       68,395  
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
          10,263  
Current portion of long-term debt
    650       3,750  
                 
Total current liabilities
    61,497       84,461  
Deferred compensation
    1,717       1,541  
Long-term debt
    140,875       80,476  
                 
Total liabilities
    204,089       166,478  
Minority interest
    521       516  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
           
Common stock, $.01 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 31,578,716, and 31,540,926 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 respectively
    316       316  
Treasury stock
    (69 )     (69 )
Paid-in capital
    194,625       194,460  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (451 )     1,201  
Accumulated deficit
    (12,006 )     (29,212 )
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    182,415       166,696  
                 
Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders’ equity
  $ 387,025     $ 333,690  
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                 
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Revenue:
               
Lodging
  $ 13,076     $ 5,037  
Management fees
    10,622       9,203  
Management fees-related parties
    847       7,960  
Termination fees
    1,575       285  
Termination fees-related parties
          5,415  
Other
    2,269       3,711  
                 
      28,389       31,611  
Other revenue from managed properties
    176,370       224,949  
                 
Total revenue
    204,759       256,560  
Expenses:
               
Lodging
    9,372       3,888  
Administrative and general
    13,315       13,645  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,293       1,543  
Asset impairments and write-offs
    108       8,550  
                 
      26,088       27,626  
Other expenses from managed properties
    176,370       224,949  
                 
Total operating expenses
    202,458       252,575  
                 
OPERATING INCOME
    2,301       3,985  
Interest income
    436       386  
Interest expense
    (2,733 )     (2,055 )
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates
    401       (557 )
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST
    405       1,759  
Income tax expense
    (147 )     (669 )
Minority interest expense
    (53 )     (18 )
                 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    205       1,072  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    17,001       (326 )
                 
NET INCOME
  $ 17,206     $ 746  
                 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain
    (5 )     253  
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    17       (12 )
                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 17,218     $ 987  
                 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.01     $ 0.03  
Discontinued operations
    0.54       (0.01 )
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.55     $ 0.02  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.01     $ 0.03  
Discontinued operations
    0.53       (0.01 )
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.54     $ (0.02 )
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
                 
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 17,206     $ 746  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    3,293       1,543  
Amortization of deferred financing fees
    743       196  
Stock compensation expense
    259       296  
Bad debt expense
    (32 )     179  
Asset impairments and write-offs
    108       8,550  
Equity in earnings of affiliates
    (401 )     557  
Operating distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
    63       80  
Minority interest
    53       18  
Deferred income taxes
    66       584  
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
    (56 )     (68 )
Discontinued operations:
               
Depreciation and amortization
          517  
(Gain) loss on sale
    (17,609 )      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (1,859 )     3,017  
Due from related parties, net
    311       210  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (778 )     (1,176 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (9,638 )     (7,376 )
Changes in assets and liabilities held for sale
    93        
Other changes in asset and liability accounts
    164       (147 )
                 
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (8,014 )     7,726  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations
    34,444        
Change in restricted cash
    (1,906 )     (336 )
Acquisition of hotel
    (52,180 )      
Purchases related to discontinued operations
    (68 )     (918 )
Purchases of property and equipment
    (1,492 )     (1,049 )
Additions to intangible assets
    (909 )     (167 )
Contributions to unconsolidated affiliates
    (815 )     (209 )
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
    300        
Changes in notes receivable
    41       60  
                 
Cash used in investing activities
    (22,585 )     (2,619 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from borrowings
    97,825       4,000  
Repayment of borrowings
    (40,526 )     (9,250 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    1       397  
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
    56       68  
Financing fees paid
    (2,164 )      
                 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    55,192       (4,785 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (5 )     253  
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    24,588       575  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    25,308       12,929  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 49,896     $ 13,504  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid for interest and income taxes:
               
Interest
  $ 1,751     $ 1,892  
Income taxes
    1,397       738  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.   BUSINESS SUMMARY
 
We are one of the largest independent U.S. hotel management companies not affiliated with a hotel brand, measured by number of rooms under management. We derive our earnings primarily from operating, as well as owning hotels. While we continue to be a manager, our ownership has increased in order to diversify and enhance our earnings stream. In 2007, our earnings related to owned-hotels will be over 50% of total earnings. We have two reportable operating segments: hotel management and hotel ownership (through whole-ownership and joint ventures). A third reportable operating segment, corporate housing, was disposed of on January 26, 2007 with the sale of BridgeStreet.
 
We manage a portfolio of hospitality properties and provide related services in the hotel, resort and conference center markets. Our portfolio is diversified by franchise and brand affiliations. The related services provided include insurance and risk management, purchasing and capital project management, information technology and telecommunications and centralized accounting. As of March 31, 2007, we managed 207 hotel properties and four ancillary service centers (which consist of two laundry centers, a conference center, and a spa facility), with 47,157 rooms in 36 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Russia, and Belgium. We also owned five hotel properties and held non-controlling joint venture equity interests in 12 joint ventures, which own or hold ownership interests in 18 of our managed properties.
 
Our corporate housing division provided apartment rentals for both individuals and corporations with a need for temporary housing as an alternative to long-term apartment rentals or prolonged hotel stays. The assets and liabilities of our corporate housing division are presented as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2006 and as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of operations and cash flows for all periods presented in this report.
 
Our subsidiary operating partnership, Interstate Operating Company, L.P., indirectly holds substantially all of our assets. We are the sole general partner of that operating partnership. Certain independent third parties and we are limited partners of the partnership. The interests of those third parties are reflected in minority interests on our consolidated balance sheet. The partnership agreement gives the general partner full control over the business and affairs of the partnership. We own more than 99% of the subsidiary operating partnership.
 
2.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
General
 
We have prepared these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, we have omitted certain information and footnote disclosures that are normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, accompanying notes and other information included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Our actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of our results for the entire year.
 
These consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of all of our majority owned subsidiaries. We eliminate all significant intercompany balances and transactions. Certain reclassifications have been made to our prior year financial statements to conform to our current presentation.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
Related Parties
 
In January 2007, we were retained as manager for two properties owned by Capstar Hotel Company, LLC (“New Capstar”), a newly formed real estate investment company founded by Paul Whetsell, our current Chairman of the Board. As of March 31, 2007, balances related to New Capstar have been included within “due from related parties” on our consolidated balance sheet and “management fees — related parties” on our consolidated statement of operations.
 
In May 2006, The Blackstone Group, which we refer to as “Blackstone,” acquired MeriStar Hospitality Corporation, which we refer to as “MeriStar.” MeriStar had previously been considered a related party as Mr. Whetsell was also the CEO of MeriStar. Mr. Whetsell did not become part of the Blackstone management team accordingly, we no longer consider Blackstone to be a related party. As such, the line items “due from related parties” on our consolidated balance sheet and “management fees — related parties” on our consolidated statement of operations do not include any amounts associated with Blackstone at December 31, 2006 and for the period from May 2, 2006 through December 31, 2006, although fees received from Meristar prior to May 2, 2006 continue to be included in “management fees — related parties.”
 
Our managed properties for which we also hold a joint venture ownership interest continue to be presented as related parties. See Note 4, “Investments and Advances to Affiliates” for further information on these related party amounts.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”) using the modified prospective method. Beginning January 1, 2003, we have used the Black-Scholes pricing model to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees. The adoption of SFAS 123R did not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position as all of our unvested stock-based awards as of December 31, 2005 had previously been accounted for under the fair value method of accounting. See Note 14, “Stock-Based Compensation,” for additional information.
 
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
 
On January 1, 2007, we adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109. FIN 48 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. See Note 15, “FIN 48 — Recognition and Measurement of Tax Positions and Benefits,” for additional information.
 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2006, EITF Issue No. 06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation” (“EITF 06-3”) was ratified. EITF 06-3, which is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2006, requires the disclosure of the accounting policy for any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction on a gross (included in revenues and costs) or net (excluded from revenues) basis. We have reported revenues from our owned-hotels, which are subject to various taxes assessed by government authorities, including sales and use taxes, on a net basis.
 
In September 2006, FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”) was issued. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this statement.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
3.   EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
We calculate our basic earnings per common share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Our diluted earnings per common share assumes the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive stock equivalents outstanding. Potentially dilutive shares include restricted stock and stock options granted under our various stock compensation plans and operating partnership units held by minority partners. In periods in which there is a loss, diluted shares outstanding will equal basic shares outstanding to prevent anti-dilution. Basic and diluted earnings per common share are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
                                                 
    Three months ended  
    March 31, 2007     March 31, 2006  
    Income/
          Per Share
    Income/
          Per Share
 
    (Loss)     Shares     Amount     (Loss)     Shares     Amount  
 
Income from continuing operations
  $ 205       31,563     $ 0.01     $ 1,072       30,685     $ 0.03  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    17,001             0.54       (326 )           (0.01 )
                                                 
Basic net income
  $ 17,206       31,563     $ 0.55     $ 746       30,685     $ 0.02  
Assuming exercise of outstanding employee stock options less shares repurchased at average market price
          81                   105        
Assuming vesting of outstanding restricted stock
          179       (0.01 )           130        
                                                 
Diluted net income
  $ 17,206       31,823     $ 0.54     $ 746       30,920     $ 0.02  
                                                 
 
4.   INVESTMENTS AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES
 
Our investments and advances to our joint ventures and affiliated companies consist of the following (dollar amounts in thousands):
 
                             
          Our Equity
  March 31,
    December 31,
 
Joint Venture
  Number of Hotels     Participation   2007     2006  
 
CNL/IHC Partners, L.P. 
    3     15.0%   $ 2,646     $ 2,625  
RQB Resort/Development Investors, LLC
    1     10.0%     680       447  
True North Tesoro Property Partners, L.P. 
    1     15.9%     1,331       1,381  
Amitel Holdings, LLC
    6     15.0%     4,034       3,903  
Cameron S-Sixteen Hospitality, LLC
    1     10.9%     463       487  
Cameron S-Sixteen Broadway, LLC
    1     15.7%     1,100       1,136  
IHR Greenbuck Hotel Venture, LLC(1)
        15.0%     649       362  
Interstate Cross Keys, LLC
    1     15.0%     539        
Other
    4     5.0%-50.0%     556       803  
                             
Total
    18         $ 11,998     $ 11,144  
                             
 
 
(1) Hotel number is not listed since this joint venture is in the process of developing hotels.
 
In January 2007, we invested an additional $0.3 million in our joint venture IHR Greenbuck Hotel Venture, LLC to develop and build as many as five to ten aloft® hotels over the next several years. In March 2007, we also invested $0.5 million to acquire a 15% interest in the 147-room Radisson Cross Keys hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. We plan on investing an additional $0.3 million for future capital improvements. We are not the primary beneficiary or controlling investor in any of these joint ventures and therefore account for our interests under the equity method.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
We had related party accounts receivable from our joint venture ownership interests of $1.4 million and $1.8 million as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006. We had related party management fees from these joint ventures of $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
 
The recoverability of the carrying values of our investments and advances to our investees is dependent upon the operating results of the underlying real estate investments. Future adverse changes in the hospitality and lodging industry, market conditions or poor operating results of the underlying investments could result in future impairment losses or the inability to recover the carrying value of these long-lived assets. The debt of all investees is non-recourse to us and we do not guarantee any of our investees’ obligations.
 
5.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property and equipment consist of the following:
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006  
 
Land
  $ 15,129     $ 10,269  
Furniture and fixtures
    19,978       17,437  
Building and improvements
    120,269       75,566  
Leasehold improvements
    5,695       5,889  
Computer equipment
    6,126       4,978  
Software
    11,424       12,244  
                 
Total
    178,621       126,383  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (23,882 )     (22,488 )
                 
Property and equipment, net
  $ 154,739     $ 103,895  
                 
 
6.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006  
 
Management contracts
  $ 36,227     $ 35,940  
Franchise fees
    1,640       1,620  
Deferred financing fees
    3,116       2,538  
                 
Total cost
    40,983       40,098  
Less accumulated amortization
    (9,768 )     (9,890 )
                 
Intangible assets, net
  $ 31,215     $ 30,208  
                 
 
We amortize the value of our intangible assets, which all have definite useful lives, over their estimated useful lives, which generally correspond with the expected terms of the associated management, franchise, or financing agreements. In the first three months of 2007, we recognized impairment losses of $0.1 million related to management contract costs for three properties sold by various owners and the new owner terminated the management contracted.
 
We incurred scheduled amortization expense on our remaining management contracts and franchise fees of $1.3 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We also incurred amortization expense related to deferred financing fees of $0.7 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. During the first quarter of 2007, $0.5 million of deferred financing fees related to our old senior credit facility was amortized in connection with our entrance into a new $125.0 million senior secured credit facility and the related payoff of our old senior credit facility and subordinated term loan. In


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connection with the new facility, we recorded $2.2 million of loan fees which will be amortized over the term of the new facility. Amortization of deferred financing fees is included in interest expense. See Note 8, “Long-Term Debt,” for additional information related to the new senior secured credit facility.
 
We evaluate our capitalized management contracts for impairment when circumstances warrant. When we receive notification that a management contract will be terminated early, we evaluate when or if amortization should be accelerated or if any remaining management contract costs should be impaired. We have revised the remaining estimated economic lives of the underlying management contracts for the remaining Blackstone properties form 25 years to approximately 4 years as Blackstone had initiated plans to sell most of the portfolio of hotels within five years and had taken over management or executed sales of seven hotels as of December 31, 2006. The change in estimate occurred in December 2006 and is being applied prospectively. As of March 31, 2007, we do not believe the carrying value of $27.6 million associated with the remaining management contracts is impaired. We will continue to assess the recorded value of our management contracts and their related amortization periods as circumstances warrant.
 
We evaluate goodwill annually for impairment during the fourth quarter; however, when circumstances warrant, we will assess the valuation of our goodwill more frequently. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, no material transactions occurred which were not already considered in our analysis during the fourth quarter of 2006. As such, we have not re-evaluated goodwill in the first quarter of 2007.
 
7.   ACCRUED EXPENSES
 
Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006  
 
Salaries and employee related benefits
  $ 29,589     $ 24,895  
Other
    28,605       43,500  
                 
Total
  $ 58,194     $ 68,395  
                 
 
No individual amounts in “Other” represent more than 5% of current liabilities.
 
8.   LONG-TERM DEBT
 
Our long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006  
 
Senior credit facility — term loan
  $ 65,000     $ 40,526  
Mortgage debt
    76,525       43,700  
                 
Total long-term debt
    141,525       84,226  
Less current portion
    (650 )     (3,750 )
                 
Long-term debt, net of current portion
  $ 140,875     $ 80,476  
                 
 
Senior Credit Facility
 
In March 2007, we closed on a new senior secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The new Credit Facility consists of a $65.0 million term loan and a $60.0 million revolving loan. Upon entering into the new Credit Facility, we borrowed $65.0 million under the term loan using a portion of it to pay off the remaining obligation under our old credit facility. We are required to make quarterly payments of approximately $0.2 million.
 
In January 2005, we entered into an amended and restated senior secured credit facility, which we refer to as the “old credit facility,” with various lenders. The old credit facility replaced our previous senior secured credit


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facility and provides aggregate loan commitments for a $53.0 million term loan and a $55.0 million revolving loan. The old credit facility was scheduled to mature on January 14, 2008.
 
The actual interest rates on both the revolving loan and term loan depend on the results of certain financial tests. As of March 31, 2007, based on those financial tests, borrowings under the term and revolving loan bore interest at the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 275 basis points (a rate of 8.07% per annum). We incurred interest expense of $0.9 million and $1.5 million on the senior credit facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and 2006, respectively.
 
The debt under the Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and collateralized by pledges of ownership interests, owned hospitality properties, and other collateral that was not previously prohibited from being pledged by any of our existing contracts or agreements. The Credit Facility contains covenants that include maintenance of certain financial ratios at the end of each quarter, compliance reporting requirements and other customary restrictions. At March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with the loan covenants of the Credit Facility.
 
Mortgage Debt
 
The following table summarizes our mortgage debt as of March 31, 2007:
 
                                 
    Principal
    Maturity
    Spread over
    Interest Rate as of
 
    Amount     Date(1)     30-Day LIBOR     March 31, 2007  
 
Hilton Concord(2)
  $ 19.0 million       March  2008       225 bps       7.6 %
Hilton Arlington
  $ 24.7 million       November 2009       135 bps       6.7 %
Hilton Houston Westchase
  $ 32.8 million       February 2010       135 bps       6.7 %
 
 
(1) We are required to make interest-only payments until these loans mature, with two optional one-year extensions.
 
(2) In April 2007, we repaid the entire mortgage loan of $19.0 million
 
We incurred interest expense on these mortgage loans of $1.1 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Based on the terms of these mortgage loans, a prepayment cannot be made during the first year after it has been entered. After one year, a penalty of 1% is assessed on any prepayments. The penalty is reduced ratably over the course of the second year. There is no penalty for prepayments made in the third year.
 
Interest Rate Caps
 
We have entered into four interest rate cap agreements in order to provide an economic hedge against the potential effect of future interest rate fluctuations. The following table summarizes our interest rate cap agreements as of March 31, 2007:
 
                         
          Maturity
    30-day LIBOR
 
    Amount     Date     Cap Rate  
 
February 2005 (Hilton Concord mortgage loan)(1)
  $ 19.0 million       March 2008       6.65 %
March 2005 (Credit Facility)
  $ 55.0 million       January 2008       5.75 %
October 2006 (Hilton Arlington mortgage loan)
  $ 24.7 million       November 2009       7.25 %
February 2007 (Hilton Westchase mortgage loan)
  $ 32.8 million       February 2010       7.25 %
 
 
(1) In April 2007, we terminated this interest rate cap agreement in connection with the repayment of the Hilton Concord mortgage loan.
 
At March 31, 2007, the total fair value of these interest rate cap agreements was approximately $13,000. The change in fair value for these interest rate cap agreements is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations.


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9.   SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
We are organized into two reportable segments: hotel management and hotel ownership (through whole-ownership and joint ventures). A third reportable segment, corporate housing, was disposed of on January 26, 2007 with the sale of BridgeStreet and its affiliated subsidiaries. Each segment is managed separately because of its distinctive economic characteristics. Reimbursable expenses, classified as “other revenue and expenses from managed properties” on the statement of operations, are not included as part of this segment analysis. These reimbursable expenses are all part of the hotel management segment.
 
Hotel management includes the operations related to our managed properties, our purchasing, construction and design subsidiary and our insurance subsidiary. Revenue for this segment consist of “management fees” (which includes $3.2 million of business interruption proceeds for the three months ended March 31, 2006), “termination fees” and “other” from our consolidated statement of operations. Our insurance subsidiary, as part of the hotel management segment, provides a layer of reinsurance for property, casualty, auto and employment practices liability coverage to our hotel owners.
 
Hotel ownership includes our wholly-owned hotels and joint venture investments. For the hotel ownership segment presentation, we have allocated internal management fee expense of $0.4 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, to wholly-owned hotels. These fees are eliminated in consolidation but are presented as part of the segment to present their operations on a stand-alone basis. Interest expense related to hotel mortgages and other debt drawn specifically to finance the hotels is included in the hotel ownership segment. Corporate is not actually a reportable segment but rather includes costs that do not specifically relate to any other single segment of our business. Corporate includes expenses related to our public company structure, certain restructuring charges, Board of Directors costs, audit fees, unallocated corporate interest expense and an allocation for rent and legal expenses. Corporate assets include the Company’s cash accounts, deferred tax assets, deferred financing fees and various other corporate assets.
 
Due to the sale of our third reportable segment, corporate housing, in January 2007, the operations of this segment are included as part of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for all periods presented. The assets related to this segment have been presented as assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006. The assets of our corporate housing segment of $28.8 million as of March 31, 2006, are included within the corporate assets in the segment presentation below. As the corporate housing segment was sold, we have not presented it within the following segment presentation. See Note 13, “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for more information on the disposition of the segment.


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Capital expenditures includes the “acquisition of hotels” and “purchases of property and equipment” line items from our cash flow statement. All amounts presented are in thousands.
 
                                 
    Hotel
    Hotel
             
    Management     Ownership     Corporate     Consolidated  
 
Three months ended March 31, 2007
                               
Revenue
  $ 15,313     $ 13,076     $     $ 28,389  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,763       1,426       104       3,293  
Operating expense
    12,110       9,736       949       22,795  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    1,440       1,914       (1,053 )     2,301  
Interest expense, net
          (1,410 )     (887 )     (2,297 )
Equity in earnings of affiliates
          401             401  
                                 
Income (loss) before minority interests and income taxes
  $ 1,440     $ 905     $ (1,940 )   $ 405  
                                 
Total assets
  $ 149,066     $ 170,436     $ 67,523     $ 387,025  
Capital expenditures
  $ 587     $ 52,938     $ 147     $ 53,672  
Three months ended March 31, 2006
                               
Revenue
  $ 26,574     $ 5,037     $     $ 31,611  
Depreciation and amortization
    994       442       107       1,543  
Operating expense
    20,634       4,033       1,416       26,083  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    4,946       562       (1,523 )     3,985  
Interest expense, net
          (323 )     (1,346 )     (1,669 )
Equity in earnings of affiliates
          (557 )           (557 )
Other gains
                       
                                 
Income (loss) before minority interests and income taxes
  $ 4,946     $ (318 )   $ (2,869 )   $ 1,759  
                                 
Total assets
  $ 168,664     $ 54,586     $ 61,611     $ 284,861  
Capital expenditures
  $ 602     $ 297     $ 150     $ 1,049  
 
Revenues from continuing foreign operations (excluding reimbursable expenses) were as follows1:
 
                 
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Canada
  $ 73     $ 73  
Russia
  $ 180     $ 375  
(1)  BridgeStreet revenues from the United Kingdom and France were $2.8 million and $0.2 million, and $7.0 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and 2006, respectively. These revenues have been classified as discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the related periods.
 
A significant portion of our managed properties and management fees for the three month period ended March 31, 2007 were derived from Blackstone and Sunstone. These owners represents 33% of our managed properties as of March 31, 2007 and 44% of our base and incentive management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2007. As of March 31, 2007, we managed 32 hotels for Blackstone and 36 hotels and three ancillary service centers for Sunstone. The total management fees for all Blackstone properties accounted for $2.8 million, or 24.4%, of management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2007, while the Sunstone properties accounted for $2.2 million, or 19.6%, of total management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2007.


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10.   ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND WRITE-OFFS
 
Management contract costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the management contract. In the event that the management contract is terminated early, the unamortized management contract costs are impaired. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, we recognized impairment losses of $0.1 million related to three properties sold by various owners. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, the management contract impairment losses primarily consist of $8.3 million for the termination of management contracts of 18 MeriStar properties.
 
11.   OTHER TRANSACTIONS
 
We managed eight properties that were damaged or closed due to hurricanes in 2004. In March 2006, we settled our claim for lost management fees and we received approximately $3.2 million in business interruption proceeds. This recovery is recorded in management fees on our statements of operations.
 
12.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Insurance Matters
 
As part of our management services to hotel owners, we generally obtain casualty (workers’ compensation and general liability) insurance coverage for our managed hotels. In December 2002, one of the carriers we used to obtain casualty insurance coverage was downgraded significantly by rating agencies. In January 2003, we negotiated a transfer of that carrier’s current policies to a new carrier. We have been working with the prior carrier to facilitate a timely and efficient settlement of the original 1,213 claims outstanding under the prior carrier’s casualty policies. The prior carrier has primary responsibility for settling those claims from its assets. As of March 2007, only 52 claims remained outstanding. If the prior carrier’s assets are not sufficient to settle these outstanding claims, and the claims exceed amounts available under state guaranty funds, we may be required to settle those claims. We are indemnified under our management agreements for such amounts, except for periods prior to January 2001, when we leased certain hotels from owners. Based on the information, we believe the ultimate resolution of this situation will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
 
During 2005, the prior carrier presented invoices to us and other policy holders related to dividends previously granted to us and other policy holders with respect to the prior policies. Based on this information we have determined that the amount is probable and estimable and have therefore recorded the liability. In September 2005, we invoiced the prior carrier for premium refunds due to us on previous policies. The initial premiums on these policies were calculated based on estimated employee payroll expenses and gross hotel revenues. Due to the September 11th terrorist attacks and the resulting substantial decline in business and leisure travel in the months that followed, we reduced hotel level headcount and payroll. The estimated premiums billed were significantly overstated and as a result, we are owed refunds on the premiums paid. The amount of our receivable exceeds the dividend amounts claimed by the prior carrier. We have reserved the amount of the excess given the financial condition of the carrier. We believe that we hold the legal right of offset in regard to this receivable and payable with the prior insurance carrier. We will continue to pursue collection of our receivable and do not expect to pay any amounts to the prior carrier prior to reaching an agreement with them regarding the contractual amounts due to us. To the extent we do not collect sufficiently on our receivable and pay amounts that we have been invoiced, we will vigorously attempt to recover any additional amounts from our owners.


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Leases
 
With the sale of BridgeStreet, we no longer lease apartments for our corporate housing division. As of March 31, 2007, our lease obligations consist of only office space for our corporate offices. Future minimum lease payments required under these operating leases as of March 31, 2007 were as follows (in thousands):
 
         
March 31, 2007-2008
  $ 3,553  
March 31, 2008-2009
    3,022  
March 31, 2009-2010
    2,969  
March 31, 2010-2011
    3,051  
March 31, 2011-2012
    3,136  
Thereafter
    5,418  
         
Total
  $ 21,149  
         
 
The operating lease obligations shown in the table above have not been reduced by a non-cancelable sublease related to our former corporate office space. We remain secondarily liable under this lease in the event that the sub-lessee defaults under the sublease terms. Given the size and financial stability of the sub-tenant, we do not believe that any payments will be required as a result of the secondary liability provisions of the primary lease agreements. We expect to receive minimum payments under this sublease as follows (in thousands):
 
         
March 31, 2007-2008
  $ 1,101  
March 31, 2008-2009
    1,145  
March 31, 2009-2010
    1,190  
March 31, 2010-2011
    1,238  
March 31, 2011-2012
    1,288  
Thereafter
    1,910  
         
Total
  $ 7,872  
         
 
Commitments Related to Management Agreements and Hotel Ownership
 
Under the provisions of management agreements with certain hotel owners, we are obligated to provide an aggregate of $4.0 million to these hotel owners in the form of investments or loans. The timing of future investments or working capital loans to hotel owners is not currently known as these advances are at the hotel owner’s discretion. We are also required to fund up to $0.6 million in the event of cost overruns in excess of 110% of the projected budgeted costs, as defined in the relevant management agreement, for the development of certain hotels related to one of our joint venture interests.
 
In connection with our owned hotels, we have committed to provide certain funds for property improvements as required by the respective brand franchise agreements. As of March 31, 2007, the Hilton Concord, Hilton Durham, Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge, Hilton Arlington, and Hilton Houston Westchase had ongoing improvement projects in effect with remaining expected costs to complete of approximately $0.4 million, $0.4 million, $0.3 million, $1.5 million, and $1.2 million, respectively.
 
Letters of Credit
 
As of March 31, 2007, we had a $1.5 million letter of credit outstanding from Northridge Insurance Company in favor of our property insurance carrier. The letter of credit expires on April 4, 2008. We are required by the property insurance carrier to deliver the letter of credit to cover its losses in the event we default on payments to the carrier. Accordingly, Butterfield Bank has required us to restrict a portion of our cash equal to the amount of the letter of credit, which we present as restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheet. We also have a $0.8 million letter of credit outstanding from Bank of America in favor of the insurance carrier that issues surety bonds on behalf


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of the properties we manage. The letter of credit expires on June 2, 2007. We are required by the insurance carrier to deliver the letter of credit to cover its risk in the event the properties default on their required payments related to the surety bonds.
 
Contingent Liabilities Related to Partnership Interests
 
We own interests in several partnerships and other joint ventures. To the extent that any of these partnerships or joint ventures become unable to pay its obligations, those obligations would become obligations of the general partners. We are not the sole general partner of any of our joint ventures. While we believe we are protected from any risk of liability because our investments in these partnerships as a general partner were conducted through the use of single-purpose entities, to the extent any debtors pursue payment from us, it is possible that we could be held liable for those liabilities, and those amounts could be material.
 
13.   ACQUISITIONS & DISPOSITIONS
 
Acquisitions
 
In February 2007, we acquired the 297-room Hilton Houston Westchase in Texas, from an affiliate of Blackstone, for a total acquisition cost of $52.2 million, including normal and customary closing costs. We financed the acquisition through a non-recourse mortgage loan of $32.8 million and the remainder with a combination of cash on hand and borrowings on our Credit Facility. From February 8, 2007 to March 31, 2007, hotel revenues and operating income of $2.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively, have been included in our consolidated statement of operations. The acquisition cost of the hotel was allocated as follows:
 
         
Land
  $ 4,860  
Buildings and improvements
    43,422  
Furniture and fixtures
    3,411  
Intangible assets
    303  
Working capital
    184  
         
Total
  $ 52,180  
         
 
Dispositions
 
On January 26, 2007, we sold our BridgeStreet corporate housing subsidiary for total proceeds of approximately $40.5 million in cash, resulting in a gain on sale of approximately $17.6 million. This gain has been recorded as part of discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Our corporate housing business had been classified as its own reportable segment. We classified the assets and liabilities relating to this subsidiary as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2006 as detailed in the following table:
 
         
    December 31,
 
    2006  
 
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 8,064  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    8,247  
Property and equipment, net
    2,214  
Goodwill
    9,858  
         
Total assets held for sale
  $ 28,383  
Accounts payable
    2,498  
Accrued expenses
    7,765  
         
Total liabilities held for sale
  $ 10,263  


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The operations of the corporate housing subsidiary have been classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of operations for all periods presented. The following table summarizes operating results, the gain on the sale, and our segment reporting of our corporate housing subsidiary:
 
                 
    Three months
 
    ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Revenue
  $ 8,500     $ 27,765  
Depreciation and amortization
          517  
Operating expense
    8,969       27,716  
                 
Operating loss
  $ (469 )   $ (468 )
Gain on sale
    17,609        
Interest expense
          8  
                 
Income (loss) before minority interest and taxes
  $ 17,140     $ (476 )
Income tax (expense) benefit
    (139 )     150  
                 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
  $ 17,001     $ (326 )
                 
 
With respect to the foreign operations, the disposition was considered a sale of stock of the subsidiary and resulted in a capital loss for tax purposes. As this capital loss can only be used to offset capital gains for tax purposes, a full valuation allowance was recorded resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 1%.
 
14.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”) using the modified prospective method. Since January 1, 2003 we have used the Black-Scholes pricing model to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees. The adoption of SFAS No. 123R did not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position as all of our unvested stock-based awards as of December 31, 2005 had previously been accounted for under the fair value method of accounting.
 
A summary of option activity under the equity-based compensation plans as of March 31, 2007, and changes during the three months then ended is as follows:
 
                         
                Aggregate
 
    Number of
    Weighted Average
    Intrinsic
 
    Shares     Exercise Price/Share     Value  
 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2006
    495,413     $ 6.81          
Granted
    32,500     $ 6.23          
Exercised
    (200 )   $ 3.45          
Forfeited
    (11,840 )   $ 3.41          
                         
Options outstanding at March 31, 2007
    515,873     $ 6.93     $ 639,000  
                         
Options exercisable at March 31, 2007
    370,879     $ 7.28     $ 547,000  


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A summary of the restricted stock activity under the equity-based compensation plans as of March 31, 2007, and changes during the three months then ended is as follows:
 
                 
          Weighted
 
          Average
 
    Number of
    Grant-
 
    Restricted
    Date Fair
 
    Shares     Value  
 
Unvested at December 31, 2006
    326,577     $ 5.40  
Granted
    174,000     $ 6.23  
Vested
    (55,465 )   $ 4.87  
Forfeited
           
                 
Unvested at March 31, 2007
    445,112     $ 5.81  
                 
 
The restricted stock awards granted in 2007 vest ratably over four years, except for one employee whose awards vest over three years based on his employment agreement. All restricted stock awards granted in prior years vest ratably over three years.
 
The compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock awards was $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. As of March 31, 2007, there was $2.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock and unvested stock options.
 
15.   FIN 48 — RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX POSITIONS AND BENEFITS
 
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, we made a comprehensive review of our tax positions in accordance with the more-likely-than-not standard established by FIN 48. The result of the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
The Company does not believe there will be any material changes in our unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months.
 
We will recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, we did not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any interest expense or penalties recognized during the quarter.
 
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state and local jurisdictions, and several foreign jurisdictions in which it operates. As of March 31 and January 1, 2007 our open tax years for U.S., state and local jurisdictions that remain subject to examination range from 2001 through 2006.
 
16.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
Repayment of Hilton Concord Mortgage Loan
 
In April 2007, we repaid the entire $19.0 million mortgage loan on the Hilton Concord using cash received from the new Credit Facility. In connection with this repayment, we terminated the $19.0 million interest rate cap agreement related to this mortgage loan.
 
Purchase of Westin Atlanta Airport in Georgia
 
In May 2007, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire our sixth wholly-owned property, the 495-room Westin Atlanta Airport in Georgia, from affiliates of Blackstone, for a purchase price of $74 million. We plan to spend an additional $18 million for major renovations of the guestrooms and common areas. We will finance the transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter, with cash on hand and with funds drawn on our line of credit.


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Item 2:  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which we refer to as MD&A, is intended to help the reader understand Interstate, our operations and our present business environment. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated interim financial statements and the accompanying notes.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
The SEC encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand a company’s future prospects and make informed investment decisions. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the information incorporated by reference herein, we make some “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “will likely result,” “expect,” “will continue,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook” and other similar terms and phrases. Any statements in this document about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the time the forward-looking statements are made. These risks and uncertainties include those risk factors discussed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference herein. You should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
 
Overview and Outlook
 
Our Business
 
We are one of the largest independent U.S. hotel management companies not affiliated with a hotel brand, measured by number of rooms under management. We derive our earnings primarily from operating, as well as owning hotels. While we continue to be a manager, our ownership has increased in order to diversify and enhance our earnings stream. In 2007, our earnings related to owned-hotels will be over 50% of total earnings. We have two reportable operating segments: hotel management and hotel ownership (through whole-ownership and joint ventures). A third reportable segment, corporate housing, was disposed of on January 26, 2007 with the sale of BridgeStreet, our corporate housing subsidiary, and the results of this segment are reported as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. Our portfolio of managed properties is diversified by brand, franchise and ownership group. We manage hotels representing more than 30 franchise and brand affiliations and also operate 17 independent hotels. Our managed hotels are owned by more than 50 different ownership groups. As of March 31, 2007, we managed 207 properties, with 47,157 rooms in 36 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Russia, and Belgium. We also owned five hotels with 1,260 rooms and held non-controlling joint venture equity interests in 12 joint ventures, which hold ownership interests in 18 of our managed properties.
 
Financial Highlights and Significant Events
 
Financial Highlights — Our operating results for the first quarter of 2007 reflect tangible results of our strategy to diversify and stabilize our income streams through the increase of wholly-owned hotel real estate. In January 2007, we were able to capitalize on the earnings growth of our corporate housing subsidiary with the sale of BridgeStreet for $40.5 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $17.6 million. This additional capital was beneficial as


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we purchased our fifth wholly-owned property, the Hilton Houston Westchase, in February 2007 for a total acquisition cost of $52.2 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, revenues from our owned-hotels were $13.1 million, an increase of $8.0 million compared to the same period in 2006. In addition, operating income from owned-hotels increased $1.5 million while gross margins increased from 22.8% in the first quarter of 2006 to 28.3% in the first quarter of 2007.
 
While we benefited from the acquisition of wholly-owned real estate, we have also begun to be affected by the significant number of management contracts lost during 2006 and the first quarter of 2007. Total management fees were $11.5 million in the first quarter of 2007, a decrease of $2.5 million from the first quarter of 2006 (after removing the effect of $3.2 million of business interruption proceeds received in the first quarter of 2006). Also, our termination fee revenue of $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2007 decreased by $4.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2006.
 
Significant Events — In the first quarter of 2007, we continued to implement our growth strategy of selective hotel ownership through wholly-owned acquisitions and joint venture investments. We also sold our corporate housing segment, which will allow us to further implement our growth strategy.
 
In January 2007, we sold BridgeStreet for approximately $40.5 million in cash, resulting in a gain on sale of $17.6 million. Although BridgeStreet was able to significantly improve their operations over the past two years, corporate housing was no longer part of our core growth strategy and we believed the timing was right to monetize the value we had created.
 
In February 2007, we acquired the 297-room Hilton Houston Westchase from affiliates of Blackstone, for a total acquisition price of $52.2 million, our largest wholly-owned acquisition to date. We financed the acquisition through a non-recourse mortgage loan of $32.8 million and the remainder with a combination of cash on hand and borrowings on our Credit Facility. The hotel is currently undergoing the final phase of an $11 million comprehensive renovation program.
 
In March 2007, we closed on our new senior secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The new Credit Facility consists of a $65.0 million term loan and a $60.0 million revolving loan. Upon entering into the new Credit Facility, we borrowed $65.0 million under the term loan using a portion of it to pay off the remaining obligation under the old credit facility. We are required to make quarterly payments of approximately $0.2 million. The new Credit Facility provides the ability to continue our growth strategy through whole and partial hotel ownership.
 
Also in March 2007, we continued to grow our portfolio of joint ventures by investing $0.5 million to acquire a 15% interest in the Radisson Hotel Cross Keys in Baltimore, Maryland. We also contributed an additional $0.3 million in an existing joint venture which will develop and build five to ten aloft® hotels over the next several years. Intended to be similar to the W Hotel® brand, aloft® is the new premium select-service hotel brand being introduced by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Our joint venture partner is responsible for site selection, construction and development management, while we will operate the hotels. The joint venture has signed long-term franchise agreements for the first two properties. Construction commenced on the first property located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA in January 2007, with the second location in Cool Springs, TN expected to begin construction later in 2007.
 
We also continued to realize the effects of the significant number of hotel purchase and sale transactions in the real estate market, which reduced the number of properties we manage. Our management agreements for 25 hotels we managed were terminated during the first quarter of 2007, including the loss of 16 properties owned by CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. which consisted of 2,720 rooms. CNL was acquired in a series of transactions by two purchasers. As a result, we were terminated as the manager of those properties. For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, we recorded management fees of $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to the 25 management contracts terminated in 2007. We partially offset the loss of nearly 5,000 rooms related to the 25 management contracts with the addition of nine management contracts, totaling nearly 2,000 rooms.


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Industry Overview
 
The lodging industry of which we are a part, is subject to international and national events. We have been impacted by several events over the previous several years, including the ongoing threat of terrorism and other hostilities, the potential outbreak of infectious disease and natural disasters. As we conduct our business on a national and international level, our activities are also affected by changes in the performance of regional and global economies.
 
In the second half of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the lodging industry experienced a substantial slowdown in room demand growth as compared to prior periods. This slowdown is partially due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina in the previous periods and also a slowdown in disposable income and consumption expenditures. However, the growth in the industry is forecasted to continue in future years, albeit at a slower pace than recently experienced. Overall, industry RevPAR is projected to grow an additional 5.6% in 2007 and 5.3% in 2008. The entire RevPAR increase is projected to be a result of growth in ADR, as occupancy is forecasted to decrease by 0.3% in 2007 and 0.4% in 2008. The decrease in occupancy is driven by room supply growth outpacing room demand growth in 2007 (1.6% compared to 1.4%) and 2008 (2.3% compared to 1.9%).
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Application of these policies involves the exercise of judgment and the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. We evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to the impairment of long-lived assets, on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
 
We have discussed those policies that we believe are critical and require judgment in their application in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ending December 31, 2006. During the first quarter of 2007, we have adopted the following standard:
 
FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”
 
We adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” (“FIN 48”) on January 1, 2007, the first day of the 2007 first quarter. FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement requirement for the financial statement recognition of a tax position that we have taken or expect to take on a tax return. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Under FIN 48, we may only recognize or continue to recognize tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold. See Note 15, “FIN 48, Recognition and Measurement of Tax Positions and Benefits” for additional information.
 
Results of Operations
 
Operating Statistics
 
Statistics related to our managed hotel properties (including wholly-owned hotels) are set forth below:
 
                         
    As of March 31,     Percent Change  
    2007     2006     ’07 vs. ’06  
 
Hotel Management
                       
Properties managed
    207       282       (26.6 )%
Number of rooms
    47,157       63,980       (26.3 )%
Hotel Ownership
                       
Number of properties
    5       2       150.0 %
Number of rooms
    1,260       524       140.5 %


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Hotels under management decreased by a net of 75 properties as of March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006, due to the following:
 
  •  We acquired 15 additional management contracts from various owners.
 
  •  17 properties owned by Meristar/Blackstone were transitioned out of our system.
 
  •  Sunstone sold 16 properties which we no longer manage.
 
  •  13 of the hotels we managed for Goldman Sachs and Highgate Holdings have been sold or transitioned from management.
 
  •  CNL sold 16 properties which we no longer manage.
 
  •  28 properties owned by other owners were transitioned out of our system.
 
The operating statistics related to our managed hotels, including wholly-owned hotels, on a same-store basis1 were as follows:
 
                         
    Three Months
       
    ended March 31,     Percent Change  
    2007     2006     ’07 vs. ’06  
 
Hotel Management
                       
RevPAR
  $ 91.59     $ 84.54       8.3 %
ADR
  $ 129.24     $ 120.28       7.4 %
Occupancy
    70.9 %     70.3 %     0.9 %
 
Revenue
 
The significant components of revenue were as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Three months
       
    ended March 31,     Percent Change  
    2007     2006     ’07 vs. ’06  
 
Lodging
  $ 13,076     $ 5,037       >100 %
Management fees
    11,469       17,163       (33.2 )%
Termination fees
    1,575       5,700       (72.4 )%
Other
    2,269       3,711       (38.9 )%
Other revenue from managed properties
    176,370       224,949       (21.6 )%
                         
Total revenue
  $ 204,759     $ 256,560       (20.2 )%
                         
 
Lodging
 
The increase in lodging revenue is primarily due to the inclusion of revenues of $2.9 million for the Hilton Houston Westchase, which was purchased in February 2007, $3.1 million for the Hilton Arlington, which was purchased in October 2006, and $1.2 million for the Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge, which was purchased in June 2006. In addition, during the three month period ended March 31, 2007, we saw an increase in RevPAR at the Hilton Concord and the Hilton Durham of 14.2% and 11.6%, respectively, over the same period in 2006. These two properties have exceeded revenue from prior year by $0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
 
 
  1  We present these operating statistics for the periods included in this report on a same-store basis. We define our same-store hotels as those which (i) are managed or owned by us for the entirety of the reporting periods being compared or have been managed by us for part of the reporting periods compared and we have been able to obtain operating statistics for the period of time in which we did not manage the hotel and (ii) have not sustained substantial property damage, business interruption or undergone large-scale capital projects during the periods being reported. In addition, the operating results of hotels for which we no longer manage as of March 31, 2007 are not included in same-store hotel results for the periods presented herein. Of the 207 properties that we managed as of March 31, 2007, 186 hotels have been classified as same-store hotels.


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Management fees
 
The decrease in management fee revenue is mainly due to the inclusion of business interruption proceeds of $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2006 associated with eight properties that were damaged or closed due to hurricanes in 2004. The remaining change is as a result of managing fewer properties for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006. However, due to the strength of the economy and our improved operating efficiencies at our properties, we were able to partially offset the loss of management contracts by increasing RevPAR by 8.3% during the quarter.
 
Termination fees
 
The majority of the termination fees for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were due to the recognition of $1.1 million of termination fees from Blackstone for two management contracts lost. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, we recognized $5.4 million in termination fees from MeriStar, including one-time termination fees of $4.1 million due to the sale of ten properties and subsequent loss of these management contracts.
 
Other
 
Other revenues decreased $1.4 million due to a decrease in operating activity generated by our purchasing and capital project management subsidiary and our accounting fees as a result of managing fewer properties.
 
Other revenue from managed properties
 
These amounts represent the payroll and related costs, and certain other costs of the hotel’s operations that are contractually reimbursed to us by the hotel owners and are also recorded as “other expenses from managed properties.” The decrease of $48.6 million in other revenue from managed properties is primarily due to the decrease in the number of managed hotels and a corresponding decrease in the number of hotel employees and related reimbursable salaries, benefits and other expenses.
 
Operating Expenses
 
The significant components of undistributed operating expenses were as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Three Months
       
    Ended March 31,     Percent Change  
    2007     2006     ’07 vs. ’06  
 
Lodging
  $ 9,372     $ 3,888       >100 %
Administrative and general
    13,315       13,645       (2.4 )%
Depreciation and amortization
    3,293       1,543       >100 %
Asset impairments and write-offs
    108       8,550       (98.7 )%
                         
Total undistributed operating expenses
  $ 26,088     $ 27,626       (5.6 )%
                         
 
Lodging
 
The increase in lodging expenses is primarily due to the inclusion of lodging expenses of $2.4 million for the Hilton Arlington, which was acquired in October 2006, $0.7 million for the Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge, which was acquired in June 2006, and $1.9 million for the Hilton Houston Westchase, which was acquired in February, 2007. In addition, although lodging expenses at the Hilton Concord increased $0.4 million, which was primarily driven by an increase in occupancy, the gross margin increased 490 basis points for the three month period ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2006.
 
Administrative and general
 
These expenses consist of payroll and related benefits for employees in operations management, sales and marketing, finance, legal, human resources and other support services, as well as general corporate and public company expenses. Administrative and general expenses showed a slight decrease between periods due primarily to


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a reduction in employee compensation of $1.0 million. These savings have been partially offset by various general and administrative expenses totaling $0.5 million during the three months period ended March 31, 2007 relating to our new international office in Moscow, Russia.
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
We had a significant increase in depreciable assets for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006 due to the presence of five wholly-owned hotels as of March 31, 2007. The Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge, Hilton Arlington and Hilton Houston Westchase, all of which were acquired subsequent to the first quarter of 2006, resulted in depreciation expense of $0.1 million, $0.6 million, and $0.3 million, respectively. In addition, scheduled amortization expense for our management contracts increased by approximately $0.8 million as a result of revising the estimated economic lives of the management contracts for the remaining Blackstone properties from 25 years to approximately four years on December 31, 2006, due to their plans to sell most of the portfolio within five years.
 
Asset impairments and write-offs
 
When we receive notification that a management contract will be terminated early, we evaluate when or if amortization should be accelerated or if any remaining management contract costs should be impaired. For the three months ending March 2007, $0.1 million of asset impairments were recorded related to three properties sold by various owners. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, $8.3 million of asset impairments were recorded as a result of the termination of management contracts related to the sale of 18 MeriStar properties.
 
Other Income and Expense
 
The significant components of other income and expenses were as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Three Months
       
    Ended March 31,     Percent Change  
    2007     2006     ’07 vs. ’06  
 
Interest expense, net
  $ 2,297     $ 1,669       37.6 %
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates
    401       (557 )     >100 %
Gain on sale of investments & extinguishment of debt
                 
Income tax expense
    147       669       (78.0 )%
Minority interest expense
    53       18       >100 %
Income (loss), from discontinued operations, net of tax
    17,001       (326 )     >100 %
 
Interest expense
 
The majority of the increase in interest expense of $0.6 million was primarily due to interest expense incurred associated with our mortgage debt from the purchase of the Hilton Arlington and the Hilton Houston Westchase of $0.8 million. In addition, we recorded additional amortization expense of $0.5 million for deferred financing fees related to the extinguishment of our old credit facility in March 2007. The increase was offset by $0.7 million in lower interest expense on our old credit facility due to a lower average outstanding debt balance during the quarter and a lower interest rate on the new Credit Facility that was 175 basis points lower than on the old credit facility.
 
Equity in earnings of affiliates
 
Our MIP joint venture sold all of its hotels in December 2006. This joint venture had contributed losses of $0.4 million for the 2006 period. In addition, we recorded additional earnings of $0.2 million from our RQB Joint Venture. We also recorded net earnings of approximately $0.2 million from the remainder of our joint ventures.
 
Income tax expense
 
The change in income tax expense is driven by the increase in income from continuing operations offset by the change in our effective tax rate from 38% as of March 31, 2006 to 42% as of March 31, 2007.


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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
Income from discontinued operations increased by $17.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006. Discontinued operations represents the operations of our corporate housing subsidiary (disposed in January 2007) and the gain on sale of this subsidiary of $17.6 million. With respect to the foreign operations, the disposition was considered a sale of stock of the subsidiary and resulted in a capital loss for tax purposes. As this capital loss can only be used to offset capital gains for tax purposes, a full valuation allowance was recorded resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 1%.
 
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Position
 
Key metrics related to our liquidity, capital resources and financial position were as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Three Months
       
    Ended March 31,     Percent Change
 
    2007     2006     ’07 vs. ’06  
 
Cash (used) provided by operating activities
  $ (8,014 )   $ 7,726       <100 %
Cash used in investing activities
    (22,585 )     (2,619 )     >100 %
Cash provided (used in) financing activities
    55,192       (4,785 )     >100 %
Working capital (deficit)
    34,869       (877 )     >100 %
Cash interest expense
    1,751       1,892       (7.5 )%
Debt balance
    141,525       79,802       77.3 %
 
Operating Activities
 
The increase in cash used in operating activities is primarily due to the change in net income, which decreased by $9.5 million after removing all non-cash income and expense items, including the gain on sale of our corporate housing subsidiary and asset impairment and write-offs of $0.1 million and $8.6 million incurred during the during the first quarter of 2007 and 2006. Significant one-time cash items included in net income during the first quarter of 2006 are a one-time cash payment of $3.2 million resulting from the settlement of our business interruption claim and one-time termination fees of $4.1 million related to the sale of 10 MeriStar properties in February 2006. In addition, the change in accounts receivables decreased by $4.8 million, primarily related to the reduction in the number of properties we managed in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006. The change in accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased by $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2007 compared to 2006.
 
Investing Activities
 
The major components of the increase in cash used in investing activities during the three month period ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2006 were:
 
  •  In the first quarter of 2007, we purchased the Houston Westchase for $52.2 million, which included an escrow of additional restricted cash of $1.9 million associated with this acquisition.
 
  •  We made an additional $0.5 million in net contributions towards our joint venture investments in 2007 compared to 2006. In 2007, we contributed a total of $0.8 million for investments in two new joint ventures and received a distribution of $0.3 million from the sale of MIP Lessee, L.P. Distributions which are a return of our investment in the joint venture are recorded as investing cash flows while distributions which are a return on our investment are recorded as operating cash flows.
 
  •  We spent an additional $0.4 million on property and equipment in 2007, which is primarily related to improvements at our owned hotels and general corporate additions. We also spent $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2006 for the Twelve Oaks acquisition.
 
  •  The cash expenditures above were offset by proceeds of $34.4 million from the sale of BridgeStreet Corporate Housing.


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Financing Activities
 
The increase in cash provided by financing activities is primarily due to net borrowings on long-term debt of $57.3 million in the first quarter of 2007, compared to net repayments on long-term debt of $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2006. Our additional borrowings in 2007 related to the purchase of the Hilton Westchase of $32.8 million, and borrowings from our new Credit Facility of $65 million that we used to payoff the remaining balance on our previous credit facility, while the repayments in 2006 were made from cash provided by operating activities. In addition, we incurred financing fees of $2.2 million in connection with the new Credit Facility entered in March 2007.
 
Liquidity
 
Our known short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for operating expenses and other expenditures. Our long-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for scheduled debt maturities and costs associated with potential acquisitions and continuing our growth strategy. We continually monitor our operating and cash flow models in order to forecast our compliance with the financial covenants. As of March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under our Credit Facility.
 
We continue to implement our growth strategy through whole ownership and joint venture interests in hotel properties. In February 2007, we acquired our fifth wholly-owned property, the Hilton Houston Westchase in Houston, Texas. We financed the purchase through a $32.8 million, non-recourse mortgage loan. Joint ventures also continue to play a strategic and vital role in the continued growth strategy of the Company. In March, we entered into another joint venture for $0.5 million and a 15% ownership stake in the Radisson Cross Keys in Baltimore, Maryland. The joint venture investment was funded with cash on hand.
 
Our ability to incur additional debt is dependent upon a number of factors, including our degree of leverage, the value of our unencumbered assets (if any), our public debt ratings and borrowing restrictions imposed by existing lenders. In addition, we have certain limitations under our Credit Facility that could limit our ability to make future investments without the consent of our lenders. We expect to use additional cash flows from operations and amounts available under the Credit Facility to pay required debt service, income taxes and make planned capital purchases for our wholly-owned hotels. We may also seek to raise additional funding for future investments and growth opportunities by raising additional debt or equity from time to time based on the specific needs of those future investments.
 
Senior Credit Facility
 
In March 2007, we closed on our new $125.0 million Credit Facility. The new Credit Facility consists of a $65.0 million term loan and a $60.0 million revolving loan. Upon entering into the new Credit Facility, we borrowed $65.0 million under the term loan and used a portion of those proceeds to pay off the remaining obligation under the old credit facility. We are required to make quarterly payments on the term loan of approximately $0.2 million.
 
At March 31, 2007, we had the entire balance of $60.0 million available under our revolving loan, however, with the expected closing on the purchase of the Westin Atlanta in May 2007, we expect to use approximately $50 to $55 million under the revolver to finance the acquisition. Due to this, we are currently negotiating with our lender and expect to increase our borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility at some point during the second quarter of 2007.
 
The actual interest rates on both the revolving loan and term loan depend on the results of certain financial tests. As of March 31, 2007, based on those financial tests, borrowings under the term and revolving loan bore interest at the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 275 basis points (a rate of 8.07% per annum). We incurred interest expense of $0.9 million and $1.5 million on the senior credit facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and 2006, respectively. Our old credit facility the revolving loan bore interest at the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 325 basis points (a rate of 8.6% per annum) and borrowings under the term loan bore interest at the 30-day LIBOR plus 450 basis points (a rate of 9.9% per annum).
 
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prohibited from being pledged by any of our existing contracts or agreements. The Credit Facility contains covenants that include maintenance of certain financial ratios at the end of each quarter, compliance reporting requirements and other customary restrictions.
 
Mortgage Debt
 
The following table summarizes our mortgage debt as of March 31, 2007:
 
                                 
    Principal
    Maturity
    Spread over
    Interest Rate as of
 
    Amount     Date(1)     30-Day LIBOR     March 31, 2007  
 
Hilton Concord(2)
  $ 19.0 million       March 2008       225 bps       7.6 %
Hilton Arlington
  $ 24.7 million       November 2009       135 bps       6.7 %
Hilton Houston Westchase
  $ 32.8 million       February 2010       135 bps       6.7 %
 
 
(1) We are required to make interest-only payments until these loans mature, with two optional one-year extensions.
 
(2) In April 2007, we repaid the entire mortgage loan of $19.0 million.
 
We incurred interest expense on the mortgage loans of $1.1 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Based on the terms of these mortgage loans, a prepayment cannot be made during the first year after it has been entered. After one year, a penalty of 1% is assessed on any prepayments. The penalty is reduced ratably over the course of the second year. There is no penalty for prepayments made in the third year.
 
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
In February 2007, we entered into an interest rate cap agreement in connection with the purchase of the Hilton Houston Westchase. The $32.8 million, three-year interest rate cap agreement is designed to protect against the potential effect of future interest rate fluctuations. The interest rate agreement caps the 30-day LIBOR at 7.25% and is scheduled to mature on February 9, 2010. In April 2007, we repaid the Hilton Concord $19.0 million mortgage loan and have cancelled the related interest rate cap agreement. The 30-day LIBOR rate, upon which our debt and interest rate cap agreements are based on, decreased from 5.4% per annum, as of December 31, 2006, to 5.3% per annum, as of March 31, 2007.
 
Giving effect to our interest rate hedging activities, a 1.0% change in the 30-day LIBOR would have changed our interest expense by approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
 
There were no other material changes to the information provided in Item 7A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding our market risk other than the entrance into one, and the cancellation of one interest rate cap agreement.
 
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information that is required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that the information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and chief accounting officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based closely on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)).
 
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2007.


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Changes in Internal Controls
 
There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their stated goals under all potential future conditions. Also, we have investments in certain unconsolidated entities. As we do not control or manage these entities, our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to these entities are substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings
 
In the course of normal business activities, various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against us. Based on currently available facts, we believe that the disposition of matters pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
 
Item 6.   Exhibits
 
(a) Exhibits
 
         
Exhibit No.
 
Description of Document
 
  3 .1   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, formerly MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form S-l/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 1998 (Registration No. 333-49881)).
  3 .1.1   Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated September 30, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2002).
  3 .1.2   Certificate of Merger of Interstate Hotels Corporation into MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Company’s Form 8-A/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2002).
  3 .1.3   Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated July 31, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.3 to the Company’s Form 8-A/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2002).
  3 .2   By-laws of the Company, formerly MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form S-l/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 1998 (Registration No. 333-49881)).
  3 .2.1   Amendment to the By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Form 8-A/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2002).
  4 .1   Form of Common Stock Certificate of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8- A/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2002).
  4 .2   Preferred Share Purchase Rights Agreement, dated July 23,1998, between the Company, formerly MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and the Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Form S-l/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 1998 (Registration No. 333-49881)).
  4 .2.1   Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated December 8, 2000, between the Company, formerly MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and the Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2000).
  4 .2.2   Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated May 1, 2002, between the Company, formerly MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and the Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2002).
  4 .3   Form of Rights Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form S-l/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 1998 (Registration No. 333-49881)).
  4 .4   Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 30, 1999, between the Company (formerly MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.), Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. and Oak Hill Capital Management Partners, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the three months ended June 30, 1999).
  10 .1   Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2007, by and between Henry L. Ciaffone and the Company.
  10 .2   Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Capstar Westchase Partners, L.P., an affiliate of The Blackstone Group, and Interstate Westchase, LP, dated January 4, 2007, for the purchase of the Hilton Houston Westchase.


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Exhibit No.
 
Description of Document
 
  10 .3   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of January 16, 2007, by and between Thomas F. Hewitt and the Company.
  10 .4   Purchase and Sale Agreement by and among Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Interstate Operating Company, L.P., and Amkadian Holdings, Inc., dated January 26, 2007 for the sale of our BridgeStreet corporate housing subsidiary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2007).
  10 .5   Senior Secured Credit Facility, dated March 9, 2007, among Interstate Operating Company, LP, Lehman Brothers Inc. and various others lenders.
  10 .6*   Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Lepercq Atlanta Renaissance Partners, L.P., and affiliate of the Blackstone Group, and Interstate Atlanta Airport, LLC, dated May 4, 2007, for the purchase of the Westin Atlanta Airport.
  31 .1*   Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302 Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer.
  31 .2*   Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302 Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer.
    32*     Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 906 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
 
 
* Filed herewith

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SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
 
  By: 
/s/  Denis S. McCarthy
Denis S. McCarthy
Chief Accounting Officer
 
Dated: May 10, 2007


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EX-10.6 2 w34820exv10w6.htm EX-10.6 exv10w6
 

EXHIBIT 10.6
 
 
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
between
LEPERCQ ATLANTA RENAISSANCE PARTNERS, L.P., the SELLER
and
INTERSTATE ATLANTA AIRPORT, LLC, the BUYER
Dated as of May 4, 2007
The Westin Atlanta Airport, City of College Park, Georgia
 
 

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
    Page  
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS
    1  
SECTION 1.1 Defined Terms
    1  
 
       
ARTICLE II. SALE, PURCHASE PRICE AND CLOSING
    7  
SECTION 2.1 Sale of Asset
    7  
SECTION 2.2 Purchase Price
    10  
SECTION 2.3 Earnest Money
    11  
SECTION 2.4 The Closing
    11  
 
       
ARTICLE III. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE SELLER
    12  
SECTION 3.1 General Seller Representations and Warranties
    12  
SECTION 3.2 Representations and Warranties of the Seller as to the Asset
    14  
SECTION 3.3 Limitations on Representations and Warranties of the Seller
    15  
SECTION 3.4 Covenants of the Seller Prior to Closing
    15  
SECTION 3.5 Amendment to Schedules
    17  
 
       
ARTICLE IV. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE BUYER
    17  
SECTION 4.1 Representations and Warranties of the Buyer
    17  
SECTION 4.2 Covenants of the Buyer Prior to Closing
    19  
SECTION 4.3 Employee Matters
    20  
SECTION 4.4 Bookings
    21  
SECTION 4.5 Franchise Agreement
    21  
SECTION 4.6 Manager Defaults
    22  
SECTION 4.7 Tax Clearance Certificates
    22  
 
       
ARTICLE V. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
    23  
SECTION 5.1 Conditions Precedent to the Seller’s Obligations
    23  
SECTION 5.2 Conditions to the Buyer’s Obligations
    24  
SECTION 5.3 Waiver of Conditions Precedent
    24  
 
       
ARTICLE VI. CLOSING DELIVERIES
    24  
SECTION 6.1 The Buyer Closing Deliveries
    24  
SECTION 6.2 The Seller Closing Deliveries
    25  
 
       
ARTICLE VII. INSPECTIONS; RELEASE
    27  
SECTION 7.1 Right of Inspection
    27  
SECTION 7.2 Examination; No Contingencies
    28  
SECTION 7.3 RELEASE
    30  
 
       
ARTICLE VIII. TITLE AND PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
    31  
SECTION 8.1 Title Insurance and Survey
    31  
SECTION 8.2 Title Commitment; Survey
    31  
SECTION 8.3 Delivery of Title
    32  
SECTION 8.4 Cooperation
    33  

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ARTICLE IX. TRANSACTION COSTS; RISK OF LOSS
    33  
SECTION 9.1 Transaction Costs
    33  
SECTION 9.2 Risk of Loss
    33  
 
       
ARTICLE X. ADJUSTMENTS
    34  
SECTION 10.1 Adjustments
    34  
SECTION 10.2 Re-Adjustment
    38  
SECTION 10.3 Accounts Receivable
    38  
 
       
ARTICLE XI. INDEMNIFICATION
    39  
SECTION 11.1 Indemnification by the Seller
    39  
SECTION 11.2 Indemnification by the Buyer
    39  
SECTION 11.3 Limitations on Indemnification
    40  
SECTION 11.4 Survival
    40  
SECTION 11.5 Indemnification as Sole Remedy
    40  
 
       
ARTICLE XII. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
    41  
SECTION 12.1 The Seller’s Termination
    41  
SECTION 12.2 The Buyer’s Termination
    42  
 
       
ARTICLE XIII. TAX CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS
    42  
SECTION 13.1 Prosecution and Settlement of Proceedings
    42  
SECTION 13.2 Application of Refunds or Savings
    43  
SECTION 13.3 Survival
    43  
 
       
ARTICLE XIV. MISCELLANEOUS
    43  
SECTION 14.1 Use of Blackstone Name and Address
    43  
SECTION 14.2 Exculpation of the Seller
    43  
SECTION 14.3 Brokers
    43  
SECTION 14.4 Confidentiality; Press Release; IRS Reporting Requirements
    44  
SECTION 14.5 Escrow Provisions
    45  
SECTION 14.6 Successors and Assigns; No Third-Party Beneficiaries
    45  
SECTION 14.7 Assignment
    46  
SECTION 14.8 Further Assurances
    46  
SECTION 14.9 Notices
    46  
SECTION 14.10 Entire Agreement
    48  
SECTION 14.11 Amendments
    48  
SECTION 14.12 No Waiver
    48  
SECTION 14.13 Governing Law
    48  
SECTION 14.14 Intentionally Omitted
    48  
SECTION 14.15 Severability
    48  
SECTION 14.16 Section Headings
    48  
SECTION 14.17 Counterparts
    48  
SECTION 14.18 Acceptance of Deed
    48  
SECTION 14.19 Construction
    48  
SECTION 14.20 Recordation
    49  
SECTION 14.21 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
    49  
SECTION 14.22 Time is of the Essence
    49  
SECTION 14.23 Bulk Sale; Occasional Sale
    49  

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Schedules
         
Schedule A
    Land
Schedule 1.1
    Title Commitment
Schedule 3.1(c)
    Consents
Schedule 3.2(a)
    Operating Agreements
Schedule 3.2(c)
    Tenant Leases
Schedule 3.2(d)
    Brokerage Commissions
Schedule 3.2(f)
    Litigation
Schedule 3.2(g)
    Bookings
Exhibits
         
Exhibit A
    Form of Assignment of Leases
Exhibit B
    Form of Assignment of Contracts
Exhibit C
    Form of Limited Warranty Deed
Exhibit D
    Form of Bill of Sale
Exhibit E
    Form of Assignment of Intangibles
Exhibit F
    Form of FIRPTA Certificate
Exhibit G
    Forms of Title Affidavits
Exhibit H
    Form of Affidavit
Exhibit I
    Form of Broker’s Lien Waiver
Exhibit J
    Form of Buyer’s Update Certificate of Representations
Exhibit K
    Form of Seller’s Update Certificate of Representations
Exhibit L
    Form of Quitclaim Deed

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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
     AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE (this “Agreement”), made as of the 4th day of May, 2007 between LEPERCQ ATLANTA RENAISSANCE PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Seller”), and INTERSTATE ATLANTA AIRPORT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”).
Background
     A. The Seller is the owner of the land more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto (the “Land”). The Seller is also the owner of the hotel facility located on the Land having an address at 4736 Best Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30337, and commonly known as the “Westin Atlanta Airport” (the “Hotel”). The Land and the Hotel (including without limitation Seller’s interest in all improvements and structures constituting real property located on, over or under the Land) shall be referred to herein, collectively, as the “Property”; the Property and the Asset-Related Property (as defined below) shall be referred to herein as the “Asset”.
     B. The Seller desires to sell to the Buyer, and the Buyer desires to purchase from the Seller, the Asset on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
AGREEMENT
      NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS
     SECTION 1.1 Defined Terms. The capitalized terms used herein will have the following meanings.
          “Accounts Receivable” means all amounts which the Seller is entitled to receive from the operation of the Hotel, but are not paid, as of the Closing, including, without limitation, charges for the use or occupancy of any guest, conference, meeting or banquet rooms or other facilities at the Hotel, or any other goods or services provided by or on behalf of the Seller at the Hotel, but expressly excluding any credit card charges and checks which the Seller has submitted for payment as of the Closing.
          “Agreement” shall mean this Agreement of Purchase and Sale, together with the exhibits and schedules attached hereto, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified.
          “Allocation” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.2(c).

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          “Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 3.1(f)(i).
          “Asset” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in “Background” paragraph A.
          “Asset File” shall mean the materials with respect to the Asset previously delivered to the Buyer or its representatives by or on behalf of the Seller or made available to the Buyer at the Property or in Manager’s possession.
          “Asset-Related Property” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b).
          “Assigned Accounts Receivable” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 10.3(b)(i).
          “Assignment of Contracts” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 6.1(a)(ii).
          “Assignment of Intangibles” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 6.2(a)(v).
          “Assignment of Leases” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 6.1(a)(i).
          “Basket Limitation” shall mean an amount equal to $150,000.
          “Bill of Sale” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 6.2(a)(ii).
          “Bookings” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(viii).
          “Books and Records” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(xvi).
          “Broker” shall mean Hodges Ward Elliott, Inc.
          “Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks are authorized or required by law to be closed in New York City, New York.
          “Buyer” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Preamble to this Agreement.
          “Buyer-Related Entities” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in Section 11.1.
          “Buyer’s Knowledge” shall mean the actual knowledge of the Buyer based upon the actual knowledge of Leslie Ng, David Lee and Christopher Bennett without any duty on the part of such Person to conduct any independent investigation or make any inquiry of any Person.
          “Buyer Waived Breach” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in 11.3.

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          “Cap Limitation” shall mean an amount equal to $3,000,000.
          “Claims” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in Section 7.3.
          “Closing” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.4(a).
          “Closing Date” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.4(a).
          “Closing Documents” shall mean any certificate, assignment, instrument or other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement.
          “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or any successor statute. Any reference herein to a particular provision of the Code shall mean, where appropriate, the corresponding provision in any successor statute.
          “Condition of the Asset” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 7.2(b).
          “Cut-Off Time” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 10.1.
          “Deed” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 6.2(a)(i).
          “Earnest Money” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.3(a).
          “Employees” shall mean, at any time, all persons who are employed by the Seller or Manager (whether on a full-time or part-time basis) at the Hotel at such time to operate the Hotel.
          “Environmental Laws” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 3.2(h).
          “Equipment Leases” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(vii).
          “Escrow Account” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 14.5(a).
          “Escrow Agent” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.3(a).
          “Executive Order” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 3.1(f)(i).
          “Existing Survey” shall mean that certain survey of the Property prepared by Paul Lee Consulting Engineering Associates, Inc., dated March 31, 1983, last revised September 19, 1996.
          “Extension Option” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.4(b).
          “FIRPTA” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 6.2(a)(vii).
          “Financing Liens” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 8.3(a).

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          “FF&E” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(ii).
          “Franchise Agreement” shall mean that certain License Agreement, dated June 1, 2006, with Effective Date of May 2, 2006, by and between Franchisor and the Seller.
          “Franchisor” shall mean Westin Hotel Management, L.P.
          “Georgia Residency Affidavits” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 6.2(a)(xii).
          “Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state or local government or other political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, any agency or entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative governmental powers or functions, in each case to the extent the same has jurisdiction over the Person or property in question.
          “Government List” shall mean any of (i) the two lists maintained by the United States Department of Commerce (Denied Persons and Entities), (ii) the list maintained by the United States Department of Treasury (Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons), and (iii) the two lists maintained by the United States Department of State (Terrorist Organizations and Debarred Parties).
          “Guest Ledger” means any and all charges accrued to the open accounts of any guests or customers at the Hotel as of the Cut-Off Time for the use and occupancy of any guest, conference, meeting or banquet rooms or other facilities at the Hotel, any restaurant, bar or banquet services, or any other goods or services provided by or on behalf of the Seller.
          “Hazardous Materials” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 7.2(b)(i).
          “Hotel” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in “Background” paragraph A.
          “Intangible Property” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(xiii).
          “Inventories” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(xi).
          “IRS” shall mean the Internal Revenue Service.
          “IRS Reporting Requirements” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 14.4(c).
          “Land” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in “Background” paragraph A.
          “Licenses and Permits” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(iii).
          “Liquor Holder” shall mean Interstate Management Company.

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          “Liquor Authorities” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 4.2(a)(iii).
          “Liquor License” shall mean the liquor license(s) in effect with respect to the Property.
          “Losses” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in Section 11.1.
          “Management Agreement” shall mean that certain Hotel Management Agreement, which is dated as of January 1,2001 between MeriStar Hotel Lessee, Inc. and Manager, as assigned to the Seller pursuant to that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated as of May 2, 2006 among MeriStar Hotel Lessee, Inc., the Seller and MeriStar Hospitality Operating Partnership, L.P. pursuant to which Manager is to provide management and other services with respect to the Property.
          “Manager” shall mean Interstate Management Company L.L.C., successor in interest to MeriStar Management Company, L.L.C.
          “Material Casualty” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 9.2(b).
          “Material Condemnation” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 9.2(b).
          “Miscellaneous Personal Property” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(xv).
          “Natural Hazard Expert” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 7.4(b).
          “Operating Agreements” shall mean all maintenance, service and supply contracts, management agreements, credit card service agreements, booking and reservation agreements, and all other contracts and agreements which are held by the Seller in connection with the operation of the Hotel, other than the Franchise Agreement, the Management Agreement, Tenant Leases, Equipment Leases, the Bookings and Licenses and Permits.
          “Outside Closing Date” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 4.5(b).
          “Permitted Exceptions” shall mean (i) the items set forth in Schedule B, Part 1, items 1 (subject to the Seller’s and the Buyer’s proration obligations under subsection 10.1(a)), 2, 3 (but limited to only those Tenant Leases as contemplated under clause (iii) below), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in the Title Commitment, (ii) the matters shown on the Existing Survey, (iii) the Tenant Leases set forth in Schedule 3.2(c) attached hereto and the Operating Agreements and any Tenant Leases, Operating Agreements or other contracts entered into after the date hereof, and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, (iv) discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortages in area, encroachments and any other state of facts as disclosed on a new survey of the property that were not shown on the Existing Survey and that do not have a material adverse effect on the use or value of the Property, (v) subject to the adjustments provided for herein, any

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service, installation, connection or maintenance charge, and charges for sewer, water, electricity, telephone, cable television or gas first due from and after the Cut-Off Time, (vi) rights of tenants to remove trade fixtures at the expiration of the term of the Tenant Leases of such tenants to the extent set forth in the applicable Tenant Lease, (vii) right of tenants as tenants only under the Tenant Leases permitted in clause (iii) above, (viii) laws, regulations, resolutions or ordinances, including, without limitation, building, zoning and environmental protection, as to the use, occupancy, subdivision, development, conversion or redevelopment of the Property currently or hereinafter imposed by any governmental or quasi governmental body or authority, and (ix) any title exception which is waived by the Buyer pursuant to subsection 8.3(b).
          “Person” shall mean a natural person, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, corporation, trust, estate, association, unincorporated association or other entity.
          “Post Effective Date Monetary Encumbrance” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 8.3(c).
          “Post Effective Date Seller Encumbrance” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 8.3(a).
          “Property” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in “Background” paragraph A.
          “Property and Equipment” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(x).
          “Purchase Price” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.2(a).
          “Releasees” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in Section 7.3.
          “Reporting Person” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 14.4(c).
          “Retail Merchandise” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(xii).
          “Retained Accounts Receivable” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 10.3(b)(ii)
          “Seller” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Preamble to this Agreement.
          “Seller-Related Entities” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in Section 11.2.
          “Seller’s Knowledge” shall mean the actual knowledge of the Seller based upon the actual knowledge of Robert Harper, Larry Doyle and Kenneth Caplan without any duty on the part of such Persons to conduct any independent investigation or make any inquiry of any Person.
          “Survival Period” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in Section 11.4.

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          “Tax Clearance Certificates” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in Section 4.7(a).
          “Tax Liens” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 8.3(a).
          “Tenant Leases” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(vi).
          “Termination Option” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 4.5(b).
          “Title Company” shall mean Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation.
          “Title Commitment” shall mean that certain Owners Pro Forma title report issued by Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation referred to as File No. 07-018170 and attached hereto as Schedule 1.1.
          “Title Policy” shall mean a standard form ALTA Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance without endorsements issued by the Title Company pursuant to the Title Commitment insuring the Buyer’s title to the Property subject only to the Permitted Exceptions in an amount equal to the Purchase Price.
          “Trade Payables” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 10.1(k).
          “Transferred Employees” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 4.3(b).
          “UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code.
          “Uniform System of Accounts” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.1(b)(x).
          “WARN Act” means the Worker’s Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, 29 U.S.C. § 2101, et seq., and any similar state and local applicable law, as amended from time to time, and any regulations, rules and guidance issued pursuant thereto.
ARTICLE II.
SALE, PURCHASE PRICE AND CLOSING
     SECTION 2.1 Sale of Asset.
          (a) On the Closing Date and pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Seller shall sell to the Buyer, and the Buyer shall purchase from the Seller, the Asset.

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          (b) The transfer of the Asset to the Buyer shall include the transfer of all Asset-Related Property. For purposes of this Agreement, “Asset-Related Property” shall mean the following:
     (i) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all easements, covenants and other rights appurtenant to the Land and all right, title and interest of the Seller, if any, in and to any (A) land lying in the bed of any street, road, avenue or alley, open or closed, in front of or adjoining the Land and to the center line thereof, and (B) unpaid award or payment which may hereafter be payable with respect to any taking by condemnation;
     (ii) all furniture, furnishings, fixtures, vehicles, rugs, mats, carpeting, appliances, devices, engines, telephone and other communications equipment, televisions and other video equipment, plumbing fixtures and other equipment, and all other equipment and other personal property which are now, or may hereafter prior to the Closing Date be, placed in or on or attached to the Property and are used in connection with the operation of the Property (but not including items owned or leased by tenants or which are leased under the Equipment Leases by the Seller or Manager) (the “FF&E”);
     (iii) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to and to the extent transferable under applicable law, all licenses, permits and authorizations presently issued in connection with the operation of all or any part of the Property as it is presently being operated, other than the existing Liquor License (the “Licenses and Permits”);
     (iv) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to and to the extent assignable, all warranties, if any, issued to the Seller by any manufacturer or contractor in connection with construction or installation of equipment or any component of the improvements included as part of the Property or FF&E;
     (v) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to and to the extent assignable all Operating Agreements;
     (vi) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all leases, subleases, licenses, contracts and other agreements, granting a real property interest to any other Person (including without limitation, any usufruct) for the use and occupancy of all or any part of the Property, other than the Bookings (the “Tenant Leases”) and all security and escrow deposits or other security held by or for the benefit of, or granted to the Seller in connection with, such Tenant Leases;
     (vii) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all leases and purchase money security agreements for any equipment, machinery, vehicles, furniture or other personal property located at the Hotel and used in the operation of the Hotel which are held by or on behalf of the Seller (the “Equipment Leases”), together with all deposits made thereunder;

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     (viii) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all bookings and reservations for guest, conference, meeting and banquet rooms or other facilities at the Hotel for dates from and after the Closing Date (the “Bookings”), together with all deposits held by the Seller with respect thereto;
     (ix) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all Assigned Accounts Receivable as set forth in Section 10.3;
     (x) all items included within the definition of “Property and Equipment” under the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, Ninth Revised Edition, as published by the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. (the “Uniform System of Accounts”) and used in the operation of the Hotel, including, without limitation, linen, china, glassware, tableware, uniforms and similar items (“Property and Equipment”);
     (xi) all “Inventories” as defined in the Uniform System of Accounts and used in the operation of the Hotel, such as provisions in storerooms, refrigerators, pantries, and kitchens, beverages in wine cellars and bars, other merchandise intended for sale or resale, fuel, mechanical supplies, stationery, guest supplies, maintenance and housekeeping supplies and other expensed supplies and similar items and including all food and beverages which are located at the Hotel, or ordered for future use at the Hotel as of the Closing, but expressly excluding any alcoholic beverages to the extent the sale or transfer of the same is not permitted under applicable law (the “Inventories”);
     (xii) all merchandise located at the Hotel and held for sale to guests and customers of the Hotel, or ordered for future sale at the Hotel as of the Cut-Off Time, but not including any such merchandise owned by any tenant at the Property or by Manager (“Retail Merchandise”);
     (xiii) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to and to the extent the Seller’s rights and interests therein are assignable, all names, tradenames, trademarks, service marks, logos, and other similar proprietary rights and all registrations or applications for registration of such rights used by the Seller in the operation of the Hotel (the “Intangible Property”);
     (xiv) any ownership right Seller or any of its affiliates may have, if any, with respect to the Liquor License;
     (xv) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to and to the extent not included in subsection 2.1(b)(ii) above and to the extent owned by the Seller, the Hotel’s telephone numbers, printed marketing materials and any slides, proofs or drawings used by the Seller to produce such materials, to the extent such slides, proofs or drawings are in the Seller’s possession (“Miscellaneous Personal Property”); and
     (xvi) to the extent in the Seller’s possession or control, all surveys, architectural, consulting and engineering blueprints, plans and specifications and

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reports, if any, related to the Hotel, all books and records, if any, related to the Hotel (collectively, “Books and Records”), and any goodwill of the Seller related to the Hotel; provided, however, that the Seller may retain a copy of all such books and records.
          (c) Excluded Property. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.1(a) and (b), the property, assets, rights and interests set forth in this subsection 2.1(c) are expressly excluded from the Asset:
     (i) Cash. Except for deposits expressly included in subsections 2.1(a) and (b) and except for any cash on hand or in house banks for which the Seller receives a credit under subsection 10.1(l), all cash on hand or on deposit in any house bank, operating account or other account maintained in connection with the ownership of the Hotel, including, without limitation, any reserves maintained by the Seller or Manager required by the Management Agreement (subject to subsection 10.1(l)); and
     (ii) Third Party Property. Any fixtures, personal property or equipment owned by (A) the lessor under any Equipment Leases, (B) the supplier or vendor under any other Operating Agreements, (C) the tenant under any Tenant Lease, (D) any Employees, (E) Manager or (F) any guests or customers of the Hotel, including, without limitation, those items set forth on Schedule 2.1(c) attached hereto.
     SECTION 2.2 Purchase Price.
          (a) The consideration for the purchase of the Asset shall be $74,000,000 (the “Purchase Price”), which shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller at the Closing in immediately available funds by wire transfer to such accounts or accounts that the Seller shall designate to the Buyer; provided that such amount shall be reduced by the Earnest Money and adjusted for Closing adjustments and credits provided for in Article X and elsewhere in the Agreement.
          (b) No adjustment shall be made to the Purchase Price except as explicitly set forth in this Agreement.
          (c) The Seller and the Buyer agree that the Purchase Price shall be allocated among the Assets as determined by agreement of the parties prior to the Closing for federal, state and local tax purposes in accordance with Section 1060 of the Code. The Buyer shall, within 10 days after the date of this Agreement, prepare and deliver to the Seller for its review a schedule allocating the Purchase Price (and any other items that are required for federal income tax purposes to be treated as part of the purchase price) among the Assets (such schedule, the “Allocation”). The Seller shall review such Allocation and provide any objections to the Buyer within 10 days after the receipt thereof. If the Seller raises any objection to the Allocation, the parties hereto will negotiate in good faith to resolve such objection(s). Upon reaching an agreement on the Allocation, the Buyer and the Seller shall (i) cooperate in the filing of any forms (including Form 8594 under Section 1060 of the Code) with respect to the Allocation as finally resolved, including any amendments to such forms required pursuant to this Agreement

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with respect to any adjustment to the Purchase Price and (ii) shall file all federal, state and local tax returns and related tax documents consistent with such allocation, as the same may be adjusted pursuant to Section 9.1 or any other provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, after negotiating in good faith, the parties hereto are unable to agree on a mutually satisfactory Allocation, each of the Buyer and the Seller shall use its own allocation for purposes of this subsection 2.2(c).
     SECTION 2.3 Earnest Money.
          (a) On the date hereof, the Buyer shall deposit with the Title Company, as escrow agent (in such capacity, “Escrow Agent”), cash in an amount equal to $4,100,000 (together with all accrued interest thereon, the “Earnest Money”) in immediately available funds by wire to such account as Escrow Agent shall designate to the Buyer. The Earnest Money shall be nonrefundable to the Buyer except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. If the Earnest Money is not deposited by the Buyer by 5:00 p.m. (New York Time) on the date of this Agreement, the Seller shall have the right, in the Seller’s sole and absolute discretion, upon written notice to the Buyer delivered prior to the Buyer’s deposit of the Earnest Money with the Title Company, to terminate this Agreement whereupon neither party hereto shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except for those that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement.
          (b) Upon delivery by the Buyer to Escrow Agent and upon receipt of an executed form W-9, the Earnest Money will be deposited by Escrow Agent in an interest-bearing account acceptable to the Buyer and the Seller and shall be held in escrow in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.5. All interest earned on the Earnest Money while held by Escrow Agent shall be paid to the party to whom the Earnest Money is paid, except that if the Closing occurs, the Buyer shall receive a credit for such interest in accordance with subsection 2.2(a).
     SECTION 2.4 The Closing.
          (a) The closing of the sale and purchase of the Asset (the “Closing”) shall take place on June 4, 2007 (such date, the “Closing Date”), Time Being Of The Essence with respect to the Buyer’s and the Seller’s obligations hereunder on the Closing Date, subject only to the rights to adjourn the Closing Date as is expressly permitted in this Agreement.
          (b) The Buyer shall have the right to extend the Closing Date (as it may have otherwise been extended in accordance with Section 4.5) for up to 15 days (the “Extension Option”) in accordance with the terms of this subsection 2.4(b). In order to exercise the Extension Option, the Buyer must deliver written notice to the Seller and Escrow Agent of such extension no later than two Business Days prior to the then scheduled Closing Date. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection 2.4(b), the parties agree and acknowledge that in no event shall the Buyer have the right to extend the Closing Date under this subsection 2.4(b) beyond the Outside Closing Date. If the Closing Date is extended under any other provision of this Agreement, the length of the Extension Option shall be reduced accordingly so that the Closing Date shall not be extended under this subsection 2.4(b) beyond the Outside Closing Date.

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          (c) The Closing shall be held on the Closing Date at 10:00 A.M. (Eastern time) at the offices of the Escrow Agent or at such other location agreed upon by the parties hereto.
          (d) Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, there shall be no requirement that the Seller and the Buyer physically attend the Closing, and all funds and documents to be delivered at the Closing may be delivered to Escrow Agent unless the parties hereto mutually agree otherwise. The Buyer and the Seller hereby authorize their respective attorneys to execute and deliver to Escrow Agent any additional or supplementary instructions as may be necessary or convenient to implement the terms of this Agreement and facilitate the closing of the transactions contemplated hereby, provided that such instructions are consistent with and merely supplement this Agreement and shall not in any way modify, amend or supersede this Agreement.
ARTICLE III.
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE SELLER
     SECTION 3.1 General Seller Representations and Warranties. The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer as follows:
          (a) Formation; Existence. It is a limited partnership, duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and the State of Georgia.
          (b) Power and Authority. It has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the sale of the Assets and the consummation of the transactions provided for in this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on its part. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by it and constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights and by general principles of equity (whether applied in a proceeding at law or in equity).
          (c) No Consents. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(c), no consent, license, approval, order, permit or authorization of, or registration, filing or declaration with, any court, administrative agency or commission or other Governmental Authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any of the transactions required or contemplated hereby.
          (d) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and compliance with, and performance of the terms and provisions of, this Agreement, and the sale of the Asset, will not (i) conflict with or result in any violation of its organizational documents, (ii) conflict with or result in any violation of any provision of any bond, note or other instrument of indebtedness, contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument to

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which it is a party in its individual capacity, or (iii) violate any existing term or provision of any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation applicable to it or its assets or properties.
          (e) Foreign Person. It is not a “foreign person” as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 and the regulations issued thereunder.
          (f) Anti-Terrorism Laws.
     (i) None of the Seller or, to Seller’s Knowledge, its affiliates, is in violation of any laws relating to terrorism, money laundering or the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Action of 2001, Public Law 107-56 and Executive Order No. 13224 (Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism) (the “Executive Order”) (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws”).
     (ii) None of the Seller or, to Seller’s Knowledge, its affiliates, is acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of terrorists, terrorist organizations or narcotics traffickers, including those persons or entities that appear on the Annex to the Executive Order, or are included on any relevant lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of State, or other U.S. government agencies, all as may be amended from time to time.
     (iii) None of the Seller or, to Seller’s Knowledge, its affiliates or, without inquiry, any of its brokers or other agents, in any capacity in connection with the purchase of the Property (A) conducts any business or engages in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of any person included in the lists set forth in the preceding paragraph; (B) deals in, or otherwise engages in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked pursuant to the Executive Order; or (C) engages in or conspires to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or attempts to violate, any of the prohibitions set forth in any Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws.
     (iv) The Seller understands and acknowledges that the Buyer may become subject to further anti-money laundering regulations, and agrees to execute instruments, provide information, or perform any other acts as may reasonably be requested by the Buyer, for the purpose of: (A) carrying out due diligence as may be required by applicable law to establish the Seller’s identity and source of funds; (B) maintaining records of such identities and sources of funds, or verifications or certifications as to the same; and (C) taking any other actions as may be required to comply with and remain in compliance with anti-money laundering regulations applicable to the Seller.

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     (v) Neither the Seller, nor any person controlling or controlled by the Seller, is a country, territory, individual or entity named on a Government List, and the monies used in connection with this Agreement and amounts committed with respect thereto, were not and are not derived from any activities that contravene any applicable anti-money laundering or anti-bribery laws and regulations (including funds being derived from any person, entity, country or territory on a Government List or engaged in any unlawful activity defined under Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 1956(c)(7)).
     SECTION 3.2 Representations and Warranties of the Seller as to the Asset. The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer as follows:
          (a) Operating Agreements. To Seller’s Knowledge, (i) all material Operating Agreements (and any amendments or modification thereof) affecting the Property as of the date hereof are set forth on Schedule 3.2(a) attached hereto, (ii) the same have not been modified or amended, except as shown in such documents, (iii) all material Operating Agreements are in full force and effect, (iv) the Seller has delivered to the Buyer true and complete copies of each material Operating Agreement to the extent in the Seller’s possession and (v) there are no material defaults by any party under any material Operating Agreement.
          (b) Employees. The Seller does not have any employees. The Seller is not a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other contract or agreement with any labor organization. The Seller has not entered into any agreements with any Employees except through Manager.
          (c) Tenant Leases and Equipment Leases. To Seller’s Knowledge, Schedule 3.2(c) sets forth a correct and complete list of the Tenant Leases and all material Equipment Leases for the Hotel as of the date hereof. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.2(c), as of the date hereof, (i) to Seller’s Knowledge, all material Equipment Leases and Tenant Leases are in full force and effect and the Seller has delivered to the Buyer true and complete copies of all material Equipment Leases and Tenant Leases to the extent in the Seller’s possession, and (ii) the Seller has not given or, to Seller’s Knowledge, received any written notice of any breach or default under any of the Tenant Leases or Equipment Leases that has not been cured.
          (d) Brokerage Commissions. To Seller’s Knowledge, there are no unpaid brokerage commissions or finders’ fees payable by the landlord with respect to the current or any renewal term of any of the Tenant Leases other than those set forth on Schedule 3.2(d) attached hereto and the Seller has no agreement with any broker with respect to any renewal term of any Tenant Lease except as set forth in Schedule 3.2(d).
          (e) Condemnation. As of the date hereof, there is no pending condemnation or similar proceedings affecting the Property, and to Seller’s Knowledge, no such action is threatened or contemplated.
          (f) Litigation. To Seller’s Knowledge and except as disclosed in Schedule 3.2(f) attached hereto, as of the date hereof, there are no actions, suits or proceedings pending against or affecting the Asset or the Seller in any court or before or by an arbitration

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tribunal or regulatory commission, department or agency and to Seller’s Knowledge, no such actions, suits or proceedings has been threatened or contemplated.
          (g) Bookings. To Seller’s Knowledge, Schedule 3.2(g) sets forth a correct list of all Bookings for the Hotel as of the date hereof.
          (h) Environmental Matters. The Seller has not received any written notice from any governmental or regulatory authority of a violation of any applicable Environmental Laws, which have not been corrected. For the purposes of this subsection 3.2(h), “Environmental Laws” means any and all federal, state, county and local statutes, laws, regulations and rules in effect on the date of this Agreement relating to the protection of the environment or to the use, transportation and disposal of Hazardous Materials.
          (i) Title to Personal Property. Other than FF&E, Property and Equipment, Retail Merchandise and Inventories covered by an Equipment Lease or as it relates to the rights, if any, of Franchisor under the Franchise Agreement therein, the Seller shall own the FF&E, Property and Equipment, Retail Merchandise and Inventories free and clear of all liens and encumbrances as of the Closing Date.
          (j) Franchise Agreement. The Seller has delivered to the Buyer a true and complete copy of the Franchise Agreement. To Seller’s Knowledge, (i) the Franchise Agreement is in full force and effect and (ii) there are no material defaults by any party thereunder as of the date hereof.
          (k) Violation of Law. The Seller has not received any written notice from any governmental or regulatory authority of a violation of any applicable material law within the past two years, which have not been remedied.
          (l) Liquor Holder. To Seller’s Knowledge, the Liquor Holder is the holder of the Liquor License and Seller has taken and will take no action which would cause such interest to be encumbered as of the Closing.
     SECTION 3.3 Limitations on Representations and Warranties of the Seller. If the representations and warranties relating to the Operating Agreements set forth in Section 3.2 and the status of the contract parties thereunder (other than the Seller or its affiliates) contained herein were true and correct as of the date of this Agreement, no change in circumstances or status of such contract party (e.g., defaults, bankruptcies or other adverse matters relating to such contract party) occurring after the date hereof shall permit the Buyer to terminate this Agreement or constitute grounds for the Buyer’s failure to close.
     SECTION 3.4 Covenants of the Seller Prior to Closing. From the date hereof until Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement, the Seller or the Seller’s agents shall:
          (a) Insurance. Keep the Property insured against fire and other hazards in coverage, amounts and deductibles not materially less than those in effect as of the date of this Agreement and otherwise under such terms as the Seller deems advisable consistent with past practices.

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          (b) New Operating Agreements. Without the prior written consent of the Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, not enter into any Operating Agreements or Equipment Leases, or renew, amend or supplement any such contracts; provided that the Seller may enter into or renew such contracts, or amend or supplement such contracts, without the Buyer’s consent if such contract is entered into (or renewed, amended, or supplemented, as the case may be) in the course of customary maintenance and repairs at the Property, or is necessary as a result of an emergency at the Property and in either case, is terminable on 30 days or less notice, without penalty. If the Seller enters into or renews any such contracts, or amends or supplements any such contracts, after the date of this Agreement, then the Seller shall promptly provide written notice and a copy thereof to the Buyer and unless the same required the Buyer’s approval pursuant to this paragraph and such approval was not obtained, the Buyer shall assume such contract at Closing and the schedule of contracts attached to the Assignment of Contracts shall be so modified, and such contract shall be deemed added to Schedule 3.2(a) attached hereto and Schedule 3.2(a) shall be deemed amended at the Closing to include such contracts. If a new contract, or a renewal, amendment or supplement to an existing contract, requires the Buyer’s approval or Seller otherwise requests Buyer’s approval and the Buyer does not object within seven days after receipt of a copy of such contract, then the Buyer shall be deemed to have approved such contract. The Seller shall observe and perform all of its material obligations under the material Operating Agreements and Equipment Leases excluding any such agreements which may be terminated in the ordinary course of the operation of the Hotel or as a result of a default by the other party.
          (c) New Tenant Leases. Without the prior consent of the Buyer, not execute any new lease, or renew, amend or supplement any existing lease (unless required by the terms thereof), for space at the Property. If the Buyer’s approval was obtained on a new lease or the renewal, amendment or supplement of an existing lease, the Buyer shall assume such lease at Closing and the schedule of leases attached to the Assignment of Leases shall be so modified, and such lease shall be deemed added to Schedule 3.2(c) attached hereto and Schedule 3.2(c) shall be deemed amended at the Closing to include such leases. If the Buyer does not object within seven days after receipt of a copy of a request for approval of a new lease, or to the renewal, amendment or supplement of an existing lease (unless required by the terms thereof), then the Buyer shall be deemed to have approved such new lease, renewal, amendment or supplement, as the case may be.
          (d) Franchise Agreement. Observe and perform all of its material obligations under the Franchise Agreement. Without the prior consent of the Buyer, the Seller shall not amend, supplement or terminate the Franchise Agreement.
          (e) Assets. Shall not sell, exchange, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or any of the Asset or any interest therein except for any FF&E, Inventories, Retail Merchandise, Miscellaneous Personal Property or Property and Equipment that are sold, replaced or consumed in the ordinary course of business and shall, to the extent within the Seller’s control under the Management Agreement, maintain levels of Inventory and Property and Equipment in a manner substantially consistent with the Seller’s customary operating practices and historical practice at the Property.

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          (f) Operation. Shall, to the extent within the Seller’s control under the Management Agreement, continue to operate and maintain the Hotel in substantially the same manner in which it is being operated and maintained as of the date hereof, provided that, except for emergency repairs, the Seller shall not perform any capital improvements at the Hotel including, without limitation, any capital improvements or expenditures as may be contemplated by the existing capital expenditure budget for the Hotel.
          (g) Management Agreement. At or prior to the Closing, the Seller shall terminate (and the Buyer shall cause the Manager to terminate without payment of any termination fee, termination penalty or termination damages being payable by Seller or its affiliates) the Management Agreement effective as of the Cut-Off Time.
     SECTION 3.5 Amendment to Schedules. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Seller shall have the right to amend and supplement the schedules to this Agreement from time to time prior to the Closing to reflect changes since the date of this Agreement by providing a written copy of such amendment or supplement to the Buyer; provided, however, that any amendment or supplement to the schedules to this Agreement shall have no effect for the purposes of determining whether subsection 5.2(a) has been satisfied if the matter raised in such supplement has a material adverse effect on the Asset, but shall have effect only for the purposes of limiting the defense and indemnification obligations of the Seller for the inaccuracy or untruth of the representation or warranty qualified by such amendment or supplement.
ARTICLE IV.
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE BUYER
     SECTION 4.1 Representations and Warranties of the Buyer. The Buyer hereby represents and warrants to the Seller as follows:
          (a) Formation; Existence. It is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.
          (b) Power; Authority. It has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the purchase of the Asset and the consummation of the transactions provided for herein have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Buyer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Buyer enforceable against the Buyer in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights and by general principles of equity (whether applied in a proceeding at law or in equity).
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other Governmental Authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any of the transactions required or contemplated hereby.
          (d) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and compliance with, and performance of the terms and provisions of, this Agreement, and the purchase of the Asset, will not (i) conflict with or result in any violation of its organizational documents, (ii) conflict with or result in any violation of any provision of any bond, note or other instrument of indebtedness, contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument to which it is a party in its individual capacity, or (iii) violate any existing term or provision of any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation applicable to it or its assets or properties.
          (e) Anti-Terrorism Laws.
     (i) None of the Buyer or, to the Buyer’s Knowledge, its affiliates, is in violation of the Executive Order or any Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Law.
     (ii) None of the Buyer or, to the Buyer’s Knowledge, its affiliates, is acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of terrorists, terrorist organizations or narcotics traffickers, including those persons or entities that appear on the Annex to the Executive Order, or are included on any relevant lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of State, or other U.S. government agencies, all as may be amended from time to time.
     (iii) None of the Buyer or, to the Buyer’s Knowledge, its affiliates or, without inquiry, any of its brokers or other agents, in any capacity in connection with the purchase of the Property (A) conducts any business or engages in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of any person included in the lists set forth in the preceding paragraph; (B) deals in, or otherwise engages in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked pursuant to the Executive Order; or (C) engages in or conspires to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or attempts to violate, any of the prohibitions set forth in any Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws.
     (iv) The Buyer understands and acknowledges that the Seller may become subject to further anti-money laundering regulations, and agrees to execute instruments, provide information, or perform any other acts as may reasonably be requested by the Seller, for the purpose of: (A) carrying out due diligence as may be required by applicable law to establish the Buyer’s identity and source of funds; (B) maintaining records of such identities and sources of funds, or verifications or certifications as to the same; and (C) taking any other actions as may be required to comply with and remain in compliance with anti-money laundering regulations applicable to the Buyer.

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     (v) Neither the Buyer, nor any person controlling or controlled by the Buyer, is a country, territory, individual or entity named on a Government List, and the monies used in connection with this Agreement and amounts committed with respect thereto, were not and are not derived from any activities that contravene any applicable anti-money laundering or anti-bribery laws and regulations (including funds being derived from any person, entity, country or territory on a Government List or engaged in any unlawful activity defined under Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 1956(c)(7)).
     SECTION 4.2 Covenants of the Buyer Prior to Closing.
          (a) Licenses and Permits.
     (i) The Buyer shall use all commercially reasonable and good faith efforts to obtain the transfer of all Licenses and Permits (to the extent transferable) or the issuance of new licenses and permits. The Buyer, at its cost and expense, shall submit all necessary applications and other materials to the appropriate Governmental Authority and take such other actions to effect the transfer of Licenses and Permits or issuance of new licenses and permits, as of the Closing, and the Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts (at no cost or expense to the Seller) to cooperate with the Buyer to cause the Licenses and Permits to be transferred or new licenses and permits to be issued to the Buyer. It shall not be a condition to the Closing hereunder that the Buyer has obtained any transfer of Licenses or Permits or issuance of any new licenses or permits.
     (ii) Intentionally Omitted.
     (iii) The Seller and the Buyer acknowledge and agree that the Liquor Licensee is currently an affiliate of the Buyer, and that any interest, beneficial or otherwise, which the Seller may have in the Liquor License is being conveyed to the Buyer as part of the Asset-Related Property. Promptly after the date hereof, the Buyer shall (and to the extent required by law, the Seller shall at no material cost or expense to Seller) execute and file with the appropriate state and/or local alcoholic beverage agency and any other Governmental Authority that maintains jurisdiction over liquor-related matters at the Hotel (the “Liquor Authorities”) such filings, if any, as may be required by law to be filed by the Seller and/or the Buyer with respect to the Liquor License in connection with the transactions set forth in this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Seller shall not incur any material cost or expense or any liability in connection with the transfer of the Liquor License to the Buyer and no representations or warranties shall be made by the Seller or its affiliates as to such conveyance, except for any representations and warranties specifically set forth herein. Without limitation on the foregoing, in no event shall the transfer or assignment of the Liquor License be deemed or construed to be a condition to the obligations of either the Seller or the Buyer hereunder.

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          (b) Operating Agreements and Equipment Leases. To the extent any Operating Agreement or Equipment Lease requires the consent of the vendor party for the assignment of such agreements from the Seller to the Buyer, the Buyer shall use commercially reasonable good faith efforts to obtain such consent as of the Closing, provided, in any event the Buyer shall assume all Operating Agreements and Equipment Leases as of the Closing even if such consent has not been obtained.
     SECTION 4.3 Employee Matters.
          (a) Employees. The Buyer acknowledges that the Employees are currently employed by an affiliate of the Buyer. At the Closing, the Buyer shall (or shall cause its manager to) offer employment at the Hotel to all of the Employees in accordance with the terms of subsection 4.3(b).
          (b) Continuity of Employees. The parties intend that there will be continuity of employment with respect to all of the Employees. It is agreed that prior to, or in connection with, the Closing, the Buyer shall take no action to cause the Seller or Manager to terminate the employment of any Employee, and neither the Seller nor the Manager shall be under any obligation to terminate any Employee prior to or on the Closing Date. It is further agreed that on or prior to the Closing Date, the Buyer shall offer employment at the Hotel (or cause its manager to continue employment of), commencing on the Closing Date to all Employees, including those on vacation, leave of absence, disability or layoff, on the same terms and conditions (including, without limitation, compensation, salary, employee benefits, job responsibility and descriptions, location, seniority and deemed length of service) as those provided to such employees by Manager on the day immediately preceding the Closing Date. Those Employees who accept the Buyer’s (or its manager’s) offer of employment and commence (or continue) employment with the Buyer (or its manager) on the Closing Date shall hereafter be referred to as “Transferred Employees.”
          (c) Indemnity. The Seller shall pay all wages, payroll taxes and fringe benefits (including accrued vacation pay to the extent actually earned) as well as social security, unemployment compensation, health, life and disability insurance and pension fund contributions, if any, of the Employees through the Closing Date, provided, that, the Seller shall have no liability or obligation to pay for any sick pay or accrued but unearned vacation pay. The Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold the Buyer harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, losses, expenses, damages, obligations and liabilities (including costs of collection, attorney’s fees and other costs of defense) made by an Employee to the extent relating to an event occurring prior to or an obligation relating to a period prior to the Closing Date, provided that such indemnity shall not apply with respect to any losses incurred by the Buyer with respect to the amount of employee expenses that have been prorated under subsection 10.1(m) or such matters for which Manager would be liable to the Seller under the Management Agreement. The Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold the Seller harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, losses, expenses, damages, obligations and liabilities (including costs of collection, attorney’s fees and other costs of defense) arising out of or otherwise in respect of (i) the termination of any Employees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) failure of the Buyer (or its manager) to continue the employment of any Transferred Employee on the same terms and

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conditions as said employee enjoys on the day immediately preceding the Closing Date; (iii) a breach by the Buyer of the covenants set forth in subsection 4.3(b); (iv) failure of the Buyer to comply with its obligations including, but not limited to, any statutory obligations with respect to the Transferred Employees; (v) any claim made by any Employee for severance pay; or (vi) any claim made by any Employee arising with respect to acts or omissions at the Property which acts or omissions occurred on or after the Closing Date.
          (d) WARN Act. The Buyer (or its manager) shall not, at any time prior to 90 days after the Closing Date, effectuate a “plant closing” or “mass layoff,” as those terms are defined in the WARN Act, affecting in whole or in part any site of employment, facility, operating unit or Employee, without notifying the Seller in advance and without complying with the notice requirements and other provisions of the WARN Act. In addition, the Buyer shall provide a full defense to, and indemnify the Seller for any Losses which the Seller may incur in connection with any suit or claim of violation brought against or affecting the Seller under the WARN Act for any actions taken by the Buyer (or its manager or any of its and Manager’s affiliates) with regard to the Hotel or any Employee affected by this Agreement subsequent to the Closing Date.
          (e) Survival. The provisions of this Section 4.3 shall survive the Closing.
     SECTION 4.4 Bookings. The Buyer shall honor all existing Bookings and all other Bookings made in accordance with this Agreement for any period on or after the Closing Date. The provisions of this Section 4.4 shall survive the Closing.
     SECTION 4.5 Franchise Agreement.
          (a) The parties acknowledge that the transfer of the franchise rights granted under the Franchise Agreement to the Buyer is subject to the prior written consent of Franchisor under the Franchise Agreement. Immediately following the date of this Agreement, (i) the Seller shall proceed promptly and in good faith to give the notices required under the Franchise Agreement with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and (ii) the Buyer shall proceed promptly and in good faith to effect the consent of Franchisor to the transfer of such franchise rights to the Buyer, which may require the execution of a new franchise agreement with Franchisor. Accordingly, the Buyer shall promptly submit to Franchisor a complete application to become a franchisee of Franchisor’s franchise system accompanied by payment of the applicable application fee. As part of the application process, the Buyer shall provide any and all information and documentation that Franchisor requires (including, without limitation, financial statements, organizational documents, background information regarding the owners of the Buyer and other documentation supporting its application). Without limiting the foregoing, the Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the consent of the Franchisor to the transfer of the franchise rights and a new franchise agreement in place of the Franchise Agreement, which may entail promptly responding to requests from Franchisor and otherwise promptly complying with all obligations of a transferee under the Franchise Agreement. The Seller agrees to reasonably cooperate, at no cost, in good faith with the Buyer and Franchisor in such process. The Buyer shall agree with Franchisor to accept and be bound by any property improvement plan required by Franchisor in connection with obtaining such consent (which may consist of the property improvement plan currently incorporated into the Franchise Agreement,

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and to complete such property improvement plan within the time periods set forth in such property improvement plan. In connection with the transfer of the franchise rights, the Buyer shall be required to pay any and all fees and charges associated therewith (including, without limitation, any transfer fee mandated under the Franchise Agreement).
          (b) If Franchisor has not agreed to terminate the Franchise Agreement and enter into a new franchise agreement with the Buyer by the then scheduled Closing Date, the Closing Date shall be extended to a date that is the earlier of (i) ten Business Days after receipt of such agreement and (ii) July 3, 2007 (the “Outside Closing Date”). In the event Franchisor has not delivered such new franchise agreement by the Outside Closing Date, the Buyer and the Seller shall each have the option to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party (the “Termination Option”). In the event the Termination Option is elected by either the Seller or the Buyer, this Agreement shall terminate and provided the Buyer is not in default of any of its obligations pursuant to subsection 4.5(a) or otherwise, the Earnest Money shall be refunded to the Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except for those that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement.
     SECTION 4.6 Manager Defaults. The Buyer acknowledges that an affiliate of the Buyer is Manager and that the Buyer is knowledgeable about the Asset. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, (a) the Buyer agrees that the Seller shall have no liability under this Agreement for a breach hereof, including without limitation, any breach under Sections 3.2 and 3.4, to the extent such breach was caused by an act or omission of Manager (other than such acts taken by Manager at the specific direction of the Seller) and any such act or omission shall not serve as a basis for the Buyer failing to close on the purchase of the Assets in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or any recourse against the Seller and (b) to the extent Manager has actual knowledge of any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty of the Seller contained in this Agreement, such knowledge shall be imputed to the Buyer and the Buyer shall be precluded from asserting a failure of the condition set forth in subsection 5.2(a) related thereto as it relates to the representations and warranties made by the Seller in this Agreement as of the date hereof (but not as the same are re-made as of the Closing pursuant to this Agreement). The provisions of this Section 4.6 shall survive the Closing.
SECTION 4.7 Tax Clearance Certificates
          (a) The Seller shall promptly after the execution of this Agreement file the Application for Tax Clearance Certification, Georgia Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Services Division, Form TSD-10, in order to apply for, and shall thereafter use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain and deliver to the Buyer and the Title Company on or prior to the Closing, municipal, state and county tax clearance certificates or letters demonstrating the payment of all tax liabilities which, if unpaid, could impose successor liability on the Buyer (“Tax Clearance Certificates”). To the extent the Seller is unable to deliver such Tax Certificates on or prior to the Closing, the Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such certificates as soon as practicable following the Closing. The Seller shall be liable for the payment of all amounts which may be required to be paid to obtain all Tax Clearance Certificates. The Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold the Buyer harmless from and against (x) any and all amounts which may be required to be paid to obtain all Tax Clearance Certificates and (y) any claims or other liabilities arising out of the Seller’s failure to obtain all such Tax Clearance Certificates, each to

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the extent due with respect to the operation of the Hotel prior to the Closing. The provisions of this subsection 4.7(a) shall survive the Closing.
          (b) The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the delivery of the Tax Clearance Certificates by the Seller pursuant to this Section 4.7 or any matters disclosed therein shall not be a condition precedent to the obligation of the Buyer to purchase and pay for the Asset in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent such matters are raised as exceptions to the Title Policy, the Seller shall deliver such affidavits or indemnities as reasonably required by the Title Company to omit such matters from the Title Policy.
ARTICLE V.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
     SECTION 5.1 Conditions Precedent to the Seller’s Obligations. The obligation of the Seller to consummate the transfer of the Asset to the Buyer on the Closing Date is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Seller) as of the Closing of the following conditions:
          (a) Each of the representations and warranties made by the Buyer in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects when made and on and as of the Closing Date as though such representations and warranties were made on and as of the Closing Date, subject to any changes permitted pursuant to this Agreement.
          (b) The Buyer shall have performed or complied in all material respects with each obligation and covenant required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Buyer on or before the Closing.
          (c) No order or injunction of any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction nor any statute, rule, regulation or executive order promulgated by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall be in effect as of the Closing which restrains or prohibits the transfer of the Asset or the consummation of any other transaction contemplated hereby.
          (d) The Seller shall have received all of the documents required to be delivered by the Buyer under subsection 6.1(a).
          (e) The Seller shall have received the Purchase Price in accordance with subsection 2.2(a) and all other amounts due to the Seller from the Buyer hereunder.
          (f) The Seller shall have received evidence that (i) Franchisor has consented to the transfer of the franchise rights associated with the Franchise Agreement in accordance with subsection 4.5(a), and (ii) the Seller and any affiliates thereof have been released by Franchisor pursuant to such release as contemplated by the Franchise Agreement.

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          (g) Manager shall have agreed to the termination of the Management Agreement without any termination fee, penalty or damages being payable by Seller or its affiliates.
     SECTION 5.2 Conditions to the Buyer’s Obligations. The obligation of the Buyer to purchase and pay for the Asset is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Buyer) as of the Closing of the following conditions:
          (a) Each of the representations and warranties made by the Seller in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects when made and on and as of the Closing Date as though such representations and warranties were made on and as of Closing Date subject to (i) the Seller’s right to cure the same prior to the Closing as expressly provided in this Agreement, (ii) any changes permitted pursuant to this Agreement, and (iii) any changes relating to matters arising after the date hereof in connection with the representations and warranties as set forth in subsections 3.2(e) and 3.2(g).
          (b) The Seller shall have performed or complied in all material respects with each obligation and covenant required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Seller on or before the Closing.
          (c) No order or injunction of any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction nor any statute, rule, regulation or executive order promulgated by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall be in effect as of the Closing which restrains or prohibits the transfer of the Asset or the consummation of any other transaction contemplated hereby.
          (d) Title to the Property shall be delivered to the Buyer in the manner required under Section 8.1.
          (e) The Buyer shall have received all of the documents required to be delivered by the Seller under Section 6.2, and all of the consents set forth on Schedule 3.1(c) shall have been obtained.
          (f) Franchisor shall have issued a new franchise agreement to the Buyer in accordance with Section 4.5(a).
     SECTION 5.3 Waiver of Conditions Precedent. The Closing shall constitute conclusive evidence that the Seller and the Buyer have respectively waived any conditions which are not satisfied as of the Closing.
ARTICLE VI.
CLOSING DELIVERIES
SECTION 6.1 The Buyer Closing Deliveries.
          The Buyer shall deliver the following documents at Closing:

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          (a) with respect to the Asset:
     (i) an assignment and assumption of the Seller’s interest in the Tenant Leases (an “Assignment of Leases”) duly executed by the Buyer in substantially the form of Exhibit A attached hereto;
     (ii) an assignment and assumption of the Operating Agreements, Equipment Leases and Bookings (an “Assignment of Contracts”) duly executed by the Buyer in substantially the form of Exhibit B attached hereto; and
     (iii) a certificate of Buyer, substantially in the form of Exhibit J (the “Buyer’s Representation Certificate”) that the representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in Section 4.1 hereof are true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date, subject to changes occurring in accordance with this Agreement disclosed in such certificate.
          (b) with respect to the transactions contemplated hereunder:
     (i) a duly executed and sworn officer’s certificate from the Buyer (or the general partner or managing member of the Buyer, where appropriate) certifying that the Buyer has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution of all documents being delivered hereunder and the consummation of all of the transactions contemplated hereby and that such authorization has not been revoked, modified or amended;
     (ii) an executed and acknowledged incumbency certificate from the Buyer (or the general partner or managing member of the Buyer, where appropriate) certifying the authority of the officers of the Buyer (or the general partner or managing member of the Buyer, where appropriate) to execute this Agreement and the other documents delivered by the Buyer to the Seller at the Closing;
     (iii) all transfer tax returns which are required by law and the regulations issued pursuant thereto in connection with the payment of all state or local real property transfer taxes that are payable or arise as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, in each case, as prepared and approved by the Seller and the Buyer and duly executed by the Buyer;
     (iv) an affidavit of the Buyer regarding commercial real estate brokers, in the form attached as Exhibit H hereto; and
     (v) a closing statement prepared and approved by the Seller and the Buyer, consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
     SECTION 6.2 The Seller Closing Deliveries.
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          (a) with respect to the Asset:
     (i) a limited warranty deed (a “Deed”) in substantially the form of Exhibit C attached hereto and in recordable form in Georgia, duly executed and acknowledged by the Seller, and if the legal description of the Land drawn from any new boundary line survey of the Land prepared by Buyer differs from the legal description contained on Schedule A hereto, then, if requested by the Buyer and in addition to the Deed, Seller shall execute and deliver a quitclaim deed in the form of Exhibit L attached hereto based on the legal description drawn from the new survey of the Land prepared for Buyer;
     (ii) a bill of sale (a “Bill of Sale”) duly executed by the Seller in substantially the form of Exhibit D attached hereto, transferring the FF&E, Property and Equipment, Inventories, Retail Merchandise, Books and Records, Miscellaneous Personal Property and Accounts Receivable to the Buyer;
     (iii) the Assignment of Leases duly executed by the Seller, together with a copies, and if available, originals of the Tenant Leases referred to in such assignment;
     (iv) the Assignment of Contracts duly executed by the Seller, together with copies, and if available, originals of all contracts and agreements assigned thereby;
     (v) a general assignment of the Licenses and Permits and Intangible Property (the “Assignment of Intangibles”) duly executed by the Seller in substantially the form of Exhibit E attached hereto;
     (vi) all keys and keycards in the Seller’s possession and security and access codes to the Property;
     (vii) an affidavit that the Seller is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980, as amended, in substantially the form of Exhibit F attached hereto (the “FIRPTA”);
     (viii) a closing statement prepared and approved by the Seller and the Buyer, consistent with the terms of this Agreement;
     (ix) all Books and Records and receipts in the Seller’s possession relating to the ownership, operating and management of the Hotel;
     (x) the title affidavits and documents referred to in Section 8.4;
     (xi) evidence reasonably acceptable to the Title Company, to the extent required, of the termination of the Management Agreement;
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on non-residents contained in O.C.G.A. §48-7-128 and the regulations promulgated thereunder, or if Seller is not exempt from such withholding tax requirements, Buyer shall be permitted to withhold from the Purchase Price paid to Seller such amounts as are required to be withheld pursuant to such statute and regulations, and Seller shall deliver to Buyer such standard form affidavits or certificates as are required to determine the amount to be withheld (all such affidavits or certificates delivered to Buyer pursuant to this subsection, the “Georgia Residency Affidavits”);
     (xiii) an affidavit of the Seller regarding commercial real estate brokers, in the form of Exhibit H attached hereto; and
     (xiv) a certificate of Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit K (“Seller’s Representation Certificate”) that the representations and warranties of Seller set forth in Sections 3.1 and 3.2 hereof are true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date subject to changes occurring in accordance with this Agreement disclosed in such certificate.
          (b) with respect to the transactions contemplated hereunder:
     (i) a duly executed and sworn officer’s certificate from the general partner of the Seller certifying that the Seller has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution of all documents being delivered hereunder and the consummation of all of the transactions contemplated hereby and that such authorization has not been revoked, modified or amended;
     (ii) an executed and acknowledged incumbency certificate from the general partner of the Seller certifying the authority of the officers of the general partner of the Seller to execute this Agreement and the other documents delivered by the Seller to the Buyer at the Closing;
     (iii) intentionally omitted
     (iv) all transfer tax returns which are required by law and the regulations issued pursuant thereto that are required as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, in each case, as prepared and approved by the Seller and the Buyer and duly executed by the Seller.
ARTICLE VII.
INSPECTIONS; RELEASE
          SECTION 7.1 Right of Inspection. Prior to the Closing, the Buyer and its agents shall have the right, upon reasonable prior written notice to the Seller (which shall in any event be at least 24 hours in advance) and at the Buyer’s sole cost, risk and expense, to inspect the Property during business hours, provided that any such inspection shall not unreasonably impede the

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normal day to day business operation of the Property, and provided further that the Seller shall be entitled to accompany the Buyer and its agents on such inspection. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buyer shall not have the right to do any invasive testing of the Property without the prior written consent of the Seller which may be granted or denied in the Seller’s sole and absolute discretion. The Seller shall be entitled to accompany the Buyer and its agents on any such permitted interviews and testing. The Buyer’s right of inspection of the Property shall be subject to the rights of the tenants and Hotel guests and the rights of Manager under the Management Agreement. Prior to any such inspection, the Buyer shall deliver to the Seller certificates reasonably satisfactory to the Seller evidencing that the Buyer’s consultants and agents carry and maintain such general liability insurance policies with such companies and in such scope and amounts as are acceptable to the Seller in its reasonable discretion, in all cases naming the Seller as an additional insured and loss payee thereunder. The Buyer hereby indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold the Seller harmless from and against all loss, cost (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees), claim or damage arising out of, resulting from relating to or in connection with or from any such inspection by the Buyer or its agents, except to the extent such claim or damage was caused solely by the Seller or the Seller’s agents. The provisions of this Section 7.1 shall survive the Closing and any termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing rights to inspect, the Buyer acknowledges that there is no “due diligence period” or “due diligence termination right” in this Agreement and the Buyer does not have the right to terminate this Agreement based on the results of such inspections other than pursuant to an express termination right set forth in this Agreement.
     SECTION 7.2 Examination; No Contingencies.
          (a) Before entering into this Agreement, the Buyer has made such examination of the Asset and all other matters affecting or relating to the transactions contemplated hereunder as the Buyer has deemed necessary. In entering into this Agreement, the Buyer has not been induced by and has not relied upon any written or oral representations, warranties or statements, whether express or implied, made by the Seller or any partner of the Seller, or any affiliate, agent, employee, or other representative of any of the foregoing or by any broker or any other person representing or purporting to represent the Seller with respect to the Asset, the Condition of the Asset or any other matter affecting or relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement or in the Closing Documents. The Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement shall not be subject to any contingencies, diligence or conditions except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or in the Closing Documents. The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that, except as expressly set forth herein or in the Closing Documents, the Seller makes no representations or warranties whatsoever, whether express or implied or arising by operation of law, with respect to the Asset or the Condition of the Asset. THE BUYER AGREES THAT THE ASSET WILL BE SOLD AND CONVEYED TO (AND ACCEPTED BY) THE BUYER AT THE CLOSING IN THE THEN EXISTING CONDITION OF THE ASSET, AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, AND WITHOUT ANY WRITTEN OR VERBAL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except as set forth in this Agreement or in the Closing Documents, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are without statutory, express or implied warranty, representation, agreement, statement or

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expression of opinion of or with respect to the Condition of the Asset or any aspect thereof, including, without limitation, (i) any and all statutory, express or implied representations or warranties related to the suitability for habitation, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose, (ii) any statutory, express or implied representations or warranties created by any affirmation of fact or promise, by any description of the Asset or by operation of law and (iii) all other statutory, express or implied representations or warranties by the Seller whatsoever. The Buyer acknowledges that the Buyer has knowledge and expertise in financial and business matters that enable the Buyer to evaluate the merits and risks of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
          (b) For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Condition of the Asset” means the following matters:
     (i) Physical Condition of the Property. The quality, nature and adequacy of the physical condition of the Property, including, without limitation, the quality of the design, labor and materials used to construct the improvements included in the Property; the condition of structural elements, foundations, roofs, glass, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, sewage, and utility components and systems; the capacity or availability of sewer, water, or other utilities; the geology, flora, fauna, soils, subsurface conditions, groundwater, landscaping, and irrigation of or with respect to the Property, the location of the Property in or near any special taxing district, flood hazard zone, wetlands area, protected habitat, geological fault or subsidence zone, hazardous waste disposal or clean-up site, or other special area, the existence, location, or condition of ingress, egress, access, and parking; the condition of the personal property and any fixtures; and the presence of any asbestos or other Hazardous Materials, dangerous, or toxic substance, material or waste in, on, under or about the Property and the improvements located thereon. “Hazardous Materials” means (A) those substances included within the definitions of any one or more of the terms “hazardous substances,” “toxic pollutants”, “hazardous materials”, “toxic substances”, and “hazardous waste” in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. (as amended), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. Sections 1801 et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq., Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. and the regulations and publications issued under any such laws, (B) petroleum, radon gas, lead based paint, asbestos or asbestos containing material and polychlorinated biphenyls and (C) mold or water conditions which may exist at the Property or other matters governed by any applicable federal, state or local law or statue.
     (ii) Adequacy of the Asset. The economic feasibility, cash flow and expenses of the Asset, and habitability, merchantability, fitness, suitability and adequacy of the Property for any particular use or purpose.
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accordance with, and the contents of, (A) all codes, laws, ordinances, regulations, agreements, licenses, permits, approvals and applications of or with any governmental authorities asserting jurisdiction over the Property, including, without limitation, those relating to zoning, building, public works, parking, fire and police access, handicap access, life safety, subdivision and subdivision sales, and Hazardous Materials, dangerous, and toxic substances, materials, conditions or waste, including, without limitation, the presence of Hazardous Materials in, on, under or about the Property that would cause state or federal agencies to order a clean up of the Property under any applicable legal requirements and (B) all agreements, covenants, conditions, restrictions (public or private), condominium plans, development agreements, site plans, building permits, building rules, and other instruments and documents governing or affecting the use, management, and operation of the Property.
     (iv) Matters Disclosed in the Schedules and the Asset File. Those matters referred to in this Agreement and the documents listed on the Schedules attached hereto and the matters disclosed in the Asset File.
     (v) Insurance. The availability, cost, terms and coverage of liability, hazard, comprehensive and any other insurance of or with respect to the Property.
     (vi) Condition of Title. The condition of title to the Property, including, without limitation, vesting, legal description, matters affecting title, title defects, liens, encumbrances, boundaries, encroachments, mineral rights, options, easements, and access; violations of restrictive covenants, zoning ordinances, setback lines, or development agreements; the availability, cost, and coverage of title insurance; leases, rental agreements, occupancy agreements, rights of parties in possession of, using, or occupying the Property; and standby fees, taxes, bonds and assessments.
     SECTION 7.3     RELEASE. THE BUYER HEREBY AGREES THAT THE SELLER, AND EACH OF THEIR PARTNERS, MEMBERS, TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, PROPERTY MANAGERS, ASSET MANAGERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, AFFILIATES AND RELATED ENTITIES, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASEES”) SHALL BE, AND ARE HEREBY, FULLY AND FOREVER RELEASED AND DISCHARGED FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, LOSSES, CLAIMS (INCLUDING THIRD PARTY CLAIMS), DEMANDS, DAMAGES (OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER), CAUSES OF ACTION, COSTS, PENALTIES, FINES, JUDGMENTS, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND COSTS AND EXPERTS’ FEES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “CLAIMS”) WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, THAT MAY ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF OR IN ANY WAY BE CONNECTED WITH THE ASSET OR THE PROPERTY INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR ANY LAW OR REGULATION APPLICABLE THERETO, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CLAIM OR MATTER (REGARDLESS OF WHEN IT FIRST APPEARED) RELATING TO OR ARISING FROM (A)

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THE PRESENCE OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, OR THE USE, PRESENCE, STORAGE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, OR MIGRATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON, IN, UNDER OR AROUND THE PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF WHEN SUCH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WERE FIRST INTRODUCED IN, ON OR ABOUT THE PROPERTY, (B) ANY PATENT OR LATENT DEFECTS OR DEFICIENCIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY, (C) ANY AND ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE PROPERTY OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE CONDITION AND/OR OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY AND EACH PART THEREOF, AND (D) THE PRESENCE, RELEASE AND/OR REMEDIATION OF ASBESTOS AND ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS IN, ON OR ABOUT THE PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF WHEN SUCH ASBESTOS AND ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS WERE FIRST INTRODUCED IN, ON OR ABOUT THE PROPERTY, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL RELEASEES BE RELEASED FROM (X) ANY CLAIMS ARISING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SELLER’S OBLIGATIONS, IF ANY, UNDER THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS OR (Y) ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM ANY FRAUDULENT ACTS COMMITTED BY THE SELLER TO THE BUYER IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. THE BUYER FURTHER AGREES THAT THE WAIVERS AND RELEASES HEREIN HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED AND AGREED UPON IN LIGHT OF THAT REALIZATION AND THAT THE BUYER NEVERTHELESS HEREBY INTENDS TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND ACQUIT THE SELLER FROM ANY SUCH UNKNOWN CLAIMS, DEBTS, AND CONTROVERSIES WHICH MIGHT IN ANY WAY BE INCLUDED AS A MATERIAL PORTION OF THE CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE SELLER BY THE BUYER IN EXCHANGE FOR THE SELLER’S PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER. THE SELLER HAS GIVEN THE BUYER MATERIAL CONCESSIONS REGARDING THIS TRANSACTION IN EXCHANGE FOR THE BUYER AGREEING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 7.3. THE SELLER AND THE BUYER HAVE EACH INITIALED THIS SECTION 7.3 TO FURTHER INDICATE THEIR AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF EACH AND EVERY PROVISION HEREOF. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 7.3 SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED MERGED INTO ANY INSTRUMENT OR CONVEYANCE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING.  SELLER’S INITIALS:              BUYER’S INITIALS:            
ARTICLE VIII.
TITLE AND PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
     SECTION 8.1 Title Insurance and Survey.
          The Property shall be sold and is to be conveyed, and the Buyer agrees to purchase the Property, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.
     SECTION 8.2 Title Commitment; Survey.

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          The Buyer has received and reviewed a copy of the Title Commitment and the Existing Survey.
     SECTION 8.3 Delivery of Title.
          (a) At or prior to the Closing, the Seller shall obtain releases of (i) all deeds to secure debts and/or mortgage liens and other financing items encumbering the Asset (“Financing Liens”), (ii) tax liens (other than liens for taxes not yet due and payable) encumbering the Property (“Tax Liens”) and (iii) any liens encumbering the Property affirmatively placed on the Property by the Seller on or after March 25, 2007 (“Post Effective Date Seller Encumbrance”). Other than as set forth in this Agreement (including without limitation the first sentence of this subsection 8.3(a), and subsection 8.3(c)), the Seller shall not be required to take or bring any action or proceeding or any other steps to remove any title exception or to expend any moneys therefor, nor shall the Buyer have any right of action against the Seller, at law or in equity, for the Seller’s inability to convey title subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.
          (b) Subject to the Seller’s obligations under subsections 8.3(a) and 8.3(c), in the event that the Seller is unable to convey title subject only to the Permitted Exceptions, and the Buyer has not, prior to the Closing Date, given notice to the Seller that the Buyer is willing to waive objection to each title exception which is not a Permitted Exception, the Seller shall have the right, in the Seller’s sole and absolute discretion, to (i) take such action as the Seller shall deem advisable to attempt to discharge each such title exception which is not a Permitted Exception or (ii) terminate this Agreement. In the event that the Seller shall elect to attempt to discharge such title exceptions which are not Permitted Exceptions, the Seller shall proceed to attempt to discharge such title exceptions diligently and in good faith and for so long as it is so attempting to discharge such title objections shall be entitled to one or more adjournments of the Closing Date for a period not to exceed 60 days in the aggregate. If, for any reason whatsoever, the Seller has not discharged such title exceptions which are not Permitted Exceptions prior to the expiration of the last of such adjournments, and if the Buyer is not willing to waive objection to such title exceptions, this Agreement shall be terminated as of the expiration of the last of such adjournments. In the event of a termination of this Agreement pursuant to this subsection 8.3(b), the Earnest Money shall be refunded to the Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except for those that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this clause (b) shall require the Seller, despite any election by the Seller to attempt to discharge any title exceptions, to take or bring any action or proceeding or any other steps to remove any title exception or to expend any moneys therefor, other than with respect to the Post Effective Date Seller Encumbrance, the Post Effective Date Monetary Encumbrance, Financing Liens and Tax Liens.
          (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the Closing, in addition to releasing all Financing Liens, Tax Liens and Post Effective Date Seller Encumbrances which the Buyer does not waive its objection to pursuant to Section 8.3(b), the Seller shall obtain a release of any lien encumbering the Property on or after March 25, 2007 which may be removed by the payment of a sum of money (a “Post Effective Date Monetary Encumbrances”); provided that Seller shall not be obligated to spend more than $250,000 in the aggregate to remove any Post-Effective Date Monetary Encumbrances.

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     SECTION 8.4 Cooperation. In connection with obtaining the Title Policy, the Buyer and the Seller, as applicable, and to the extent requested by the Title Company, will deliver to the Title Company (a) evidence sufficient to establish (i) the legal existence of the Buyer and the Seller and their respective signatories and (ii) the authority of the respective signatories of the Seller and the Buyer to bind the Seller and the Buyer, as the case may be, (b) certificates of good standing of the Seller in Delaware and, if applicable, Georgia; and (c) the affidavits of the Seller in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit G.
ARTICLE IX.
TRANSACTION COSTS; RISK OF LOSS
     SECTION 9.1 Transaction Costs.
          (a) The Buyer and the Seller agree to comply with all real estate transfer tax laws applicable to the sale of the Asset. At Closing, the Seller shall pay the applicable documentary transfer taxes as a result of the conveyance of the Asset to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement. In addition to their respective apportionment obligations hereunder, (i) the Seller and the Buyer shall each be responsible for the payment of the costs of their respective legal counsel, advisors and other professionals employed thereby in connection with the sale of the Asset, and (ii) the Buyer shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with (A) the Buyer’s due diligence, (B) any extended coverage or endorsements to the Title Policy, (C) the policy premiums in respect of any mortgage title insurance obtained by the Buyer, (D) all costs for any new survey and search costs with respect to the Property and updates related thereto, (E) payment, at the Closing, of the recording charges and fees (other than deed recordation taxes) for the documents necessary to transfer the Asset, (F) obtaining any financing the Buyer may elect to obtain (including any fees, financing costs, transfer taxes, mortgage and recordation taxes and intangible taxes in connection therewith), and (G) all other costs which are the responsibility under applicable law for the Buyer to pay (including, without limitation, all sales and use taxes due as a result of the sale of the Asset). Seller shall pay the basic policy premium with respect to the Title Policy. Seller shall be entitled to receive at Closing any title policy reissue credits applicable to the issuance of the Title Policy. The fees, if any, of the Escrow Agent shall be equally divided between the Seller and the Buyer.
          (b) Each party to this Agreement shall indemnify the other parties and their respective successors and assigns from and against any and all loss, damage, cost, charge, liability or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) which such other party may sustain or incur as a result of the failure of either party to timely pay any of the aforementioned taxes, fees or other charges for which it has assumed responsibility under this Section. The provisions of this Article IX shall survive the Closing or the termination of this Agreement.
     SECTION 9.2 Risk of Loss.
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other entity having condemnation authority shall take the property or any portion thereof or institute an eminent domain proceeding by delivering written notice thereof to the Seller and the same is not dismissed prior to the Closing, then the Seller shall promptly notify the Buyer and at Closing, the Seller will credit against the Purchase Price payable by the Buyer at the Closing an amount equal to the net proceeds (other than on account of business or rental interruption relating to the period prior to Closing), if any, received by the Seller on or prior to the Closing as a result of such casualty or condemnation, plus the amount of any deductible, less any amounts spent to restore the Property. If as of the Closing Date, the Seller has not received all or any portion of such insurance or condemnation proceeds, then the parties shall nevertheless consummate on the Closing Date the conveyance of the Asset (without any credit for such as yet unpaid insurance or condemnation proceeds except for a credit for any deductible under such insurance) and the Seller will at Closing assign to the Buyer all rights of the Seller, if any, to the insurance or condemnation proceeds (other than on account of business or rental interruption relating to the period prior to Closing but including all business or rental interruption relating to the period on or after Closing) and to all other rights or claims arising out of or in connection with such casualty or condemnation and the Buyer may notify all appropriate insurance companies of its interest in the insurance proceeds.
          (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 9.2(a), if, on or before the Closing Date, the Property or any portion thereof shall be (i) damaged or destroyed by a Material Casualty or (ii) taken as a result of a Material Condemnation, the Buyer shall have the right, exercised by notice to the Seller no more than ten Business Days after the Buyer has received notice of such Material Casualty or Material Condemnation, to terminate this Agreement, in which event the Earnest Money shall be refunded to the Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder other than those which expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. If the Buyer fails to timely terminate this Agreement in accordance with this subsection 9.2(b), the provisions of subsection 9.2(a) shall apply. As used in this subsection 9.2(b), a “Material Casualty” shall mean any damage to the Property or any portion thereof by fire or other casualty that, in the Seller’s reasonable judgment, may be expected to cost in excess of $4,100,000 to repair. As used in this subsection 9.2(b), a “Material Condemnation” shall mean a taking of the Property or any material portion thereof as a result of a condemnation or eminent domain proceeding or the institution of such proceeding pursuant to a written notice thereof to the Seller that, permanently impairs the use and value of the Property, and which can not be restored to substantially the same use and value as before the taking.
          (c) Subject to the provisions of this Section 9.2, the risk of loss or damage to the Property shall remain with the Seller until delivery of the Deed.
ARTICLE X.
ADJUSTMENTS
     SECTION 10.1 Adjustments. Except as otherwise specifically provided in subsection 10.1(m), the Seller shall be responsible for and shall pay (or credit the Buyer for) all liabilities, including, without limitation, all real property, personal property and sales and use taxes, which accrue with respect to the Asset with respect to all periods prior to the Closing and

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the Buyer shall be responsible for and shall pay all liabilities, including without limitation all real property, personal property and sales and use taxes, which accrue with respect to the Asset with respect to all periods from and after the Closing. Unless otherwise provided below, the following are to be adjusted and prorated between the Seller and the Buyer as of 11:59 P.M. on the day preceding the Closing (the “Cut-Off Time”), based upon a 365 day year, and the net amount thereof under Section 10.1 shall be added to (if such net amount is in the Seller’s favor) or deducted from (if such net amount is in the Buyer’s favor) the Purchase Price payable at Closing:
          (a) Taxes and Assessments. All real estate and personal property taxes and assessments (including, without limitation, special assessments and improvement assessments) levied against the Asset shall be prorated as of the Cut-Off Time between the Buyer and the Seller. If the amount of any such taxes is not ascertainable on the Closing Date, the proration for such taxes shall be estimated based on the most recent available bill; provided, however, that after the Closing, the Seller and the Buyer shall reprorate the taxes and pay any deficiency in the original proration to the other party promptly upon receipt of the actual bill for the relevant taxable period. In the event that the Asset or any part thereof shall be or shall have been affected by an assessment or assessments which are payable in installments, the Seller shall, at the Closing, be responsible for any installments due prior to the Closing and the Buyer shall be responsible for any installments due on or after the Closing, provided that such assessments shall in any event be prorated between the Buyer and the Seller as of the Cut-Off Time. The reproration obligation under this subsection 10.1(a) shall survive the Closing.
          (b) Water and Sewer Charges, Utilities. All utility services shall be prorated as of the Cut-Off Time between the Buyer and the Seller. To the extent possible, readings shall be obtained for all utilities as of the Cut-Off Time. If not possible, the cost of such utilities shall be prorated between the Seller and the Buyer by estimating such cost on the basis of the most recent bill for such service; provided, however, that after the Closing, the Seller and the Buyer shall reprorate the amount for such utilities and pay any deficiency in the original proration to the other party promptly upon receipt of the actual bill for the relevant billing period. The Seller shall receive a credit for all deposits transferred to the Buyer or which remain on deposit for the benefit of the Buyer with respect to such utility contracts, otherwise such deposits shall be refunded to the Seller. The reproration obligation in this subsection 10.1(b) shall survive the Closing.
          (c) Operating Agreements and Equipment Leases. Charges and payments (including the reimbursement of expenses) under all Operating Agreements and Equipment Leases.
          (d) Miscellaneous Revenues. Revenues, if any, arising out of telephone booths, vending machines, parking, or other income producing agreements, on an if, as and when collected basis.
          (e) Inventory. The Seller shall receive a credit for all Inventory and Retail Merchandise in unopened cases as of the Closing in an amount equal to the Seller’s actual cost (including sales and/or use tax) for such items.

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          (f) Tenant Leases. Any rents and other amounts prepaid, accrued or due and payable under the Tenant Leases shall be prorated as of the Cut-Off Time between the Buyer and the Seller. The Buyer shall receive a credit for all cash security deposits held by the Seller under the Tenant Leases and the Buyer thereafter shall be obligated to refund or apply such deposits in accordance with the terms of such Tenant Leases.
          (g) Licenses and Permits. All amounts prepaid, accrued or due and payable under any Permits (other than utilities which are separately prorated under subsection 10.1(b)) transferred to the Buyer shall be prorated as of the Cut-Off Time between the Seller and the Buyer. The Seller shall receive a credit for all deposits made by the Seller under the Licenses and Permits which are transferred to the Buyer or which remain on deposit for the benefit of the Buyer.
          (h) Deposits for Bookings. The Buyer shall receive a credit for all prepaid deposits for Bookings scheduled for accommodations or events on or after the Closing Date, except to the extent such deposits are transferred to the Buyer and for all other amounts prepaid by guests or other customers for accommodations or events on or after the Closing Date.
          (i) Restaurants and Bars, Etc. The Seller shall close out the transactions in the restaurants and bars in the Hotel as of the Cut-Off Time and all revenues with respect thereto and with respect to other services to guests of the Hotel, including without limitation, health club revenues, room service revenues and banquet revenues, if any, shall be prorated between the Seller and the Buyer as of the Cut-Off Time.
          (j) Vending Machines. The Seller shall remove all monies from all vending machines, laundry machines, pay telephones and other coin-operated equipment as of the Cut-Off Time and shall retain all monies collected therefrom as of the Cut-Off Time, and the Buyer shall be entitled to any monies collected therefrom after the Cut-Off Time.
          (k) Trade Payables. Except to the extent an adjustment or proration is made under another subsection of this Section 10.1, (i) the Seller shall pay in full prior to the Closing all amounts payable to vendors or other suppliers of goods or services to the Hotel (the “Trade Payables”) which are due and payable as of the Closing Date for which goods or services have been delivered to the Hotel prior to Closing, and (ii) the Buyer shall receive a credit for the amount of such Trade Payables which have accrued, but are not yet due and payable as of the Closing Date, and the Buyer shall pay all such Trade Payables accrued as of the Closing Date when such Trade Payables become due and payable up to the amount of such credit; provided, however, the Seller and the Buyer shall reprorate the amount of credit for any Trade Payables and pay any deficiency in the original proration to the other party promptly upon receipt of the actual bill for such goods or services. The Seller shall receive a credit for all advance payments or deposits made with respect to FF&E, Retail Merchandise, Property and Equipment and Inventories ordered, but not delivered to the Hotel prior to the Closing Date, and the Buyer shall pay the amounts which become due and payable for such FF&E, Retail Merchandise, Property and Equipment and Inventories which were ordered but not delivered prior to Closing. The reproration obligation in this subsection 10.1(k) shall survive the Closing.

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          (l) Cash. The Seller shall receive a credit for all cash on hand at the Hotel and all cash on deposit in any house bank at the Hotel as of the Closing and all such cash on hand and cash on deposit in any house bank at the Hotel shall be transferred to and belong to the Buyer from and after the Closing. The Seller shall retain all amounts in any operating accounts of the Hotel in any bank, and there shall be no credit or adjustment hereunder with respect to such cash; provided, however, the Seller shall receive a credit for any reserve fund or account established pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement which the Seller transfers to the Buyer at Closing, if any.
          (m) Employee Compensation. The Seller shall pay all wages, payroll taxes and fringe benefits (including accrued vacation pay to the extent actually earned) as well as social security, unemployment compensation, health, life and disability insurance and pension fund contributions, if any, of the Employees through the Closing Date, provided, that, the Seller shall have no liability or obligation to pay for any sick pay or accrued but unearned vacation pay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to accrued bonuses for 2007, the Seller’s pro-rated share shall be based upon the bonus program in place as of the beginning of 2006 in the 2006 approved budget for the Hotel prepared by Manager. The Buyer shall be responsible for all other liabilities relating to or in connection with Employees for the period on or after the Cut-Off Time and any liabilities relating to or in connection with sick pay and accrued but unearned vacation pay whether having accrued prior to, on or after the Cut-Off Time. The Buyer shall be responsible for all severance payments for Transferred Employees arising on or after the Closing and for all Employees not offered employment by the Buyer (or its manager) as of the Closing, or who do not accept employment by the Buyer (or its manager) on the same terms as those provided to such employees by Manager on the day immediately preceding the Closing Date.
          (n) The Buyer and the Seller each acknowledge that certain taxes and assessments accrue and are payable to the various local governments by any business entity operating a hotel and its related facilities. Included in those taxes and assessments may be business and occupation taxes, retail sales taxes, gross receipts taxes, and other special lodging or hotel taxes and assessments. For purposes of this Agreement, all of such taxes and assessments (expressly excluding (x) taxes and assessments covered in Section 10.1(a) of this Agreement, which shall be governed by the provisions of Section 10.1(a), and (y) corporate franchise taxes, and federal, state and local income taxes) shall be allocated between the Seller and the Buyer such that those attributable to the period prior to the Cut-Off Time shall be allocable to the Seller and those attributable to the period after the Cut-Off Time shall be allocable to the Buyer (with the attribution of such taxes and assessments hereunder to be done in a manner consistent with the attribution under this Agreement of the applicable revenues on which such taxes and assessments may be based). The Seller shall be obligated to pay all such taxes and assessments which accrue with respect to the period prior to the Cut-Off Time, and the Buyer shall be obligated to pay all such taxes and assessments which accrue with respect to the period after the Cut-Off Time.
          (o) Other. If applicable, the Purchase Price shall be adjusted at Closing to reflect the adjustment of any other item which, (i) under the explicit terms of this Agreement, is to be apportioned at Closing, or (ii) is customarily prorated at the closing of similar transactions.

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          (p) The provisions of Section 10.1 and the obligations of the Seller and the Buyer hereunder shall survive the Closing.
     SECTION 10.2 Re-Adjustment.
          (a) If any items to be adjusted pursuant to this Article X are not determinable at the Closing, the adjustment shall be made subsequent to the Closing when the charge is determined. The Buyer shall deliver to the Seller no later than 120 days following the Closing Date a schedule of prorations setting forth the Buyer’s determination of all adjustments to the prorations made at Closing that it believes are necessary to complete the prorations as set forth in this Article X. Any errors or omissions in computing adjustments or readjustments at the Closing or thereafter shall be promptly corrected or made, provided that the party seeking to correct such error or omission or to make such readjustment shall have notified the other party of such error or omission or readjustment on or prior to the date that is 180 days following the Closing.
          (b) The provisions of Section 10.2 and the obligations of the Seller and the Buyer hereunder shall survive the Closing.
     SECTION 10.3 Accounts Receivable.
          (a) Guest Ledger. All revenues received or to be received from transient guests on account of room rents for the period prior to and including the Cut-Off Time shall belong to the Seller. At Closing, the Seller shall receive a credit in an amount equal to: (i) all amounts unpaid as of the Cut-Off Time charged to the Guest Ledger for all room nights up to (but not including) the night during which the Cut-Off Time occurs, and (ii) one-half of all amounts unpaid as of the Cut-Off Time charged to the Guest Ledger for the room night which includes the Cut-Off Time and the Guest Ledger and all amounts charged thereto and unpaid as of the Cut-Off Time shall become the property of the Buyer. For the period beginning on the day immediately following the Cut-Off Time, such revenues collected from the Guest Ledger shall belong to the Buyer. In the event that an amount less than the total amount due from a guest is collected and guest continued in occupancy after the Cut-Off Time, such amount shall be applied first to any amount owing by such person to the Seller and thereafter to such person’s amounts accruing to the Buyer.
          (b) Accounts Receivable (Other than Guest Ledger).
     (i) On the Closing Date, the Seller shall assign to the Buyer all Accounts Receivable that are 90 days or less past due as of the Closing (the “Assigned Accounts Receivable”), the Buyer shall pay to the Seller an amount equal to 100% of all Accounts Receivable that are 90 days or less past due as of the Closing Date and shall not credit to the Seller any amounts for Accounts Receivable more than 90 days past due as of the Closing Date. The Buyer shall have the sole right to collect and retain all such Assigned Accounts Receivable. If any Assigned Accounts Receivable are paid to the Seller after the Closing, the Seller shall pay to the Buyer the amounts received by the Seller within 10 days after receipt of such amounts without any commission or deduction for the Seller.

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     (ii) After the Closing, the Seller shall retain the right to collect all Accounts Receivable other than the Guest Ledger which is addressed in subsection 10.3(a), and the Assigned Accounts Receivable, which is addressed in subsection 10.3(b)(i) (such retained Accounts Receivable, the “Retained Accounts Receivable”). The Seller shall not receive a credit for the Retained Accounts Receivable. The Seller shall have the sole right to collect the Retained Accounts Receivable. If any Retained Accounts Receivable are paid to the Buyer after the Closing, the Buyer shall pay to the Seller the amounts received by the Buyer within 10 days after receipt of such amounts without any commission or deduction for the Buyer.
     (iii) The Accounts Receivable addressed in this subsection 10.3(b) shall not include the Guest Ledger, which is addressed in subsection 10.3(a).
     (iv) The parties’ obligations under this subsection 10.3(b) shall survive the Closing.
          (c) The provisions of Section 10.3 and the obligations of the Seller and the Buyer hereunder shall survive the Closing.
ARTICLE XI.
INDEMNIFICATION
     SECTION 11.1 Indemnification by the Seller. From and after the Closing and subject to Sections 11.3 and 11.4, the Seller shall indemnify and hold the Buyer, its affiliates, members and partners, and the partners, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents of each of the foregoing (collectively, “Buyer-Related Entities”) harmless from and against any and all costs, fees, expenses, damages, deficiencies, interest and penalties (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) suffered or incurred by any such indemnified party in connection with any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses (“Losses”), arising out of, or in any way relating to (a) any breach of any representation or warranty of the Seller contained in this Agreement or in any Closing Document and (b) any breach of any covenant of the Seller which survives the Closing contained in this Agreement or in any Closing Document, including, without limitation, any amounts due and owing to the Buyer following the Closing pursuant to Article X. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Seller shall have no liability or obligation to indemnify and hold the Buyer Related Entities harmless from any Losses to the extent such Losses results from or is related to any acts or omissions of Manager which would otherwise result in an indemnification obligation of Manager in favor of the Seller pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement or constitute a default by Manager under the Management Agreement.
     SECTION 11.2 Indemnification by the Buyer. From and after the Closing and subject to Sections 11.3 and 11.4, the Buyer shall indemnify and hold the Seller, its affiliates, members and partners, and the partners, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents of each of the foregoing (collectively, “Seller-Related Entities”) harmless from any and all

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Losses arising out of, or in any way relating to, (a) any breach of any representation or warranty by the Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any Closing Document including, without limitation, any amounts due and owing to the Seller pursuant to Article X and (b) any breach of any covenant of the Buyer which survives the Closing contained in this Agreement or in any Closing Document including, without limitation, any amounts due and owing to the Seller following the Closing pursuant to Article X.
     SECTION 11.3 Limitations on Indemnification. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of Section 11.1, (a) the Seller shall not be required to indemnify the Buyer or any Buyer-Related Entities under subsection 11.1(a) unless the aggregate of all amounts for which an indemnity would otherwise be payable by the Seller under subsection 11.1(a) exceeds the Basket Limitation and, in such event, the Seller shall be responsible only for such amount in excess of the Basket Limitation, (b) in no event shall the liability of the Seller with respect to the indemnification provided for in subsection 11.1(a) exceed in the aggregate the Cap Limitation, and (c) if prior to the Closing, the Buyer or Manager obtains or has actual knowledge of any inaccuracy or breach of any representation, warranty or pre-closing covenant of the Seller contained in this Agreement (a “Buyer Waived Breach”) and nonetheless proceeds with and consummates the Closing, then the Buyer and any Buyer-Related Entities shall be deemed to have waived and forever renounced any right to assert a claim for indemnification under this Article XI for, or any other claim or cause of action under this Agreement at law or in equity on account of any such Buyer Waived Breach.
     SECTION 11.4 Survival. The (a) representations and warranties contained in this Agreement and the Closing Documents (other than the Deed, FIRPTA or the Georgia Residency Affidavits) shall survive for a period of six months after the Closing and (b) the covenants contained in this Agreement and the Closing Documents (other than the Deed, FIRPTA or the Georgia Residency Affidavits) shall survive for a period of one year after the Closing (the period beginning on the date hereof and ending on such applicable date in clause (a) or (b) being herein called the “Survival Period”) unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement. Each party shall have the right to bring an action against the other for the breach of the representations and warranties, covenants, obligations, provisions and liabilities hereunder or under the Closing Documents, but only on the following conditions: the party bringing the action for breach (i) gives a reasonably detailed written notice of such breach to the other party within 91 days after the expiration of the applicable Survival Period, and (ii) files an action for such breach on or before the first day following the second anniversary of the Closing Date, after which time all representations and warranties, covenants, obligations and liabilities (and any cause of action resulting from a breach thereof not then in litigation) herein or the Closing Documents (other than the Deed, FIRPTA or the Georgia Residency Affidavits) shall terminate. The provisions of this Section 11.4 shall not be applicable to the Deed, FIRPTA or the Georgia Residency Affidavits, which shall survive the Closing without limitation.
     SECTION 11.5 Indemnification as Sole Remedy. If the Closing has occurred, the sole and exclusive remedy (other than the right to seek specific performance of a covenant to be performed by the Seller or the Buyer after the Closing) available to a party in the event of a breach by the other party to this Agreement of any representation, warranty, covenant or other provision of this Agreement or any Closing Document which survives the Closing shall be the indemnifications provided for under this Article XI or elsewhere in this Agreement, which

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indemnifications shall survive the Closing as provided in this Article XI. The provisions of this Section 11.5 shall not be applicable to the Deed, FIRPTA or the Georgia Residency Affidavits.
ARTICLE XII.
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
     SECTION 12.1 The Seller’s Termination.
          (a) This Agreement may be terminated by the Seller prior to the Closing if (i) any of the conditions precedent to the Seller’s obligations set forth in Section 5.1 or elsewhere in this Agreement have not been satisfied or waived by the Seller on or prior to the Closing Date or (ii) there is a material breach or default by the Buyer in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
          (b) In the event this Agreement is terminated by the Seller pursuant to subsection 12.1(a), this Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force or effect and neither party shall have any rights or obligations against or to the other except (i) for those provisions hereof which by their terms expressly survive the termination of this Agreement and (ii) as set forth in subsection 12.1(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if this Agreement is terminated by the Seller prior to the Closing for a failure of (i) the condition precedent set forth in subsection 5.1(f) and provided the Buyer is not in default of its obligation as set forth in Section 4.5 or (ii) the condition set forth in subsection 5.1(c) and provided any matters arising under such subsection 5.1(c) is not based upon any act or omission by the Buyer or any of its affiliates, the Escrow Agent shall disburse the Earnest Money to the Buyer as the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and upon such disbursement the Seller and the Buyer shall have no further obligations under this Agreement, except those which expressly survive such termination.
          (c) In the event the Seller terminates this Agreement as a result of a breach or default by the Buyer in any of its obligations under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall immediately disburse the Earnest Money to the Seller, and upon such disbursement the Seller and the Buyer shall have no further obligations under this Agreement, except those which expressly survive such termination. The Buyer and the Seller hereby acknowledge and agree that it would be impractical and/or extremely difficult to fix or establish the actual damage sustained by the Seller as a result of such default by the Buyer, and agree that the Earnest Money is a reasonable approximation thereof. Accordingly, in the event that the Buyer breaches this Agreement by defaulting in the completion of the purchase of the Asset, the Earnest Money shall constitute and be deemed to be the agreed and liquidated damages of the Seller, and shall be paid by the Escrow Agent to the Seller as the Seller’s sole and exclusive remedy hereunder; provided, however, the foregoing shall not limit the Buyer’s obligation to pay to the Seller all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of the Seller to enforce the provisions of this Section 12.1 or limit the Buyer’s indemnification obligations owed to the Seller pursuant to this Agreement which survive a termination of this Agreement. The payment of the Earnest Money as liquidated damages is not intended to be a forfeiture or penalty, but is intended to constitute liquidated damages to the Seller.

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     SECTION 12.2 The Buyer’s Termination.
          (a) This Agreement may be terminated by the Buyer prior to the Closing if (i) any of the conditions precedent to the Buyer’s obligations set forth in Section 5.2 or specifically set forth elsewhere in this Agreement have not been satisfied or waived by the Buyer on or prior to the Closing Date or (ii) there is a material breach or default by the Seller in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
          (b) In the event this Agreement is terminated by the Buyer pursuant to subsection 12.2(a)(i), the Escrow Agent shall disburse the Earnest Money to the Buyer as the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and upon such disbursement the Seller and the Buyer shall have no further obligations under this Agreement, except those which expressly survive such termination.
          (c) If there is a material breach or default by the Seller in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, the Buyer, at its option and as its sole and exclusive remedy, may either (i) terminate this Agreement, direct the Escrow Agent to deliver the Earnest Money to the Buyer and retain the Earnest Money, at which time this Agreement shall be terminated and of no further force and effect except for the provisions which explicitly survive such termination, or (ii) specifically enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement provided such action seeking specific performance is initiated within 90 days of the scheduled Closing Date. The Buyer and the Seller hereby acknowledge and agree that it would be impractical and/or extremely difficult to fix or establish the actual damage sustained by the Buyer as a result of such default by the Seller, and agree that the remedy set forth in clause (i) above is a reasonable approximation thereof. Accordingly, in the event that the Seller breaches this Agreement by defaulting in the completion of the sale, and the Buyer elects not to exercise the remedy set forth in clause (ii) above but instead elects the remedy set forth in clause (i) above, the delivery of the Earnest Money to the Buyer shall be the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. The Buyer agrees to, and does hereby, waive all other remedies against the Seller which the Buyer might otherwise have at law or in equity by reason of such default by the Seller.
ARTICLE XIII.
TAX CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS
     SECTION 13.1 Prosecution and Settlement of Proceedings. If any tax reduction proceedings in respect of the Property, relating to any fiscal years ending prior to the fiscal year in which the Closing occurs are pending at the time of the Closing, the Seller reserves and shall have the right to continue to prosecute and/or settle the same. If any tax reduction proceedings in respect of the Property, relating to the fiscal year in which the Closing occurs, are pending at the time of Closing, then the Seller reserves and shall have the right to continue to prosecute and/or settle the same; provided, however, that the Seller shall not settle any such proceeding without the Buyer’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Buyer shall reasonably cooperate with the Seller in connection with the prosecution of any such tax reduction proceedings.

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     SECTION 13.2 Application of Refunds or Savings. Any refunds or savings in the payment of taxes resulting from such tax reduction proceedings applicable to taxes payable during the period prior to the date of the Closing shall belong to and be the property of the Seller, and any refunds or savings in the payment of taxes applicable to taxes payable from and after the date of the Closing shall belong to and be the property of the Buyer. All attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred in obtaining such refunds or savings shall be apportioned between the Seller and the Buyer in proportion to the gross amount of such refunds or savings payable to the Seller and the Buyer, respectively (without regard to any amounts reimbursable to tenants); provided, however, that neither the Seller nor the Buyer shall have any liability for any such fees or expenses in excess of the refund or savings paid to such party unless such party initiated such proceeding.
     SECTION 13.3 Survival. The provisions of this Article XIII shall survive the Closing.
ARTICLE XIV.
MISCELLANEOUS
     SECTION 14.1 Use of Blackstone Name and Address. The Buyer hereby acknowledges and agrees that neither the Buyer nor any affiliate, successor, assignee or designee of the Buyer shall be entitled to use the name “Blackstone”, “MeriStar”, “CapStar”, “Lepercq” or “Equistar” in connection with the operation, ownership and use of the Property. The provisions of this Section 14.1 shall survive the Closing and any termination of this Agreement.
     SECTION 14.2 Exculpation of the Seller. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Seller’s shareholders, limited partners, members, the partners or members of such partners, the shareholders of such partners, members, and the trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents and security holders of the Seller and the partners or members of the Seller assume no personal liability for any obligations entered into in connection with or relating to this Agreement on behalf of the Seller and their respective individual assets shall not be subject to any claims of any person relating to such obligations. The foregoing shall govern any direct and indirect obligations of the Seller under this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 14.2 shall survive the Closing and any termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 14.3 Brokers.
          (a) The Seller represents and warrants to the Buyer, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing, that it has dealt with no broker, finder or similar person with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby other than Broker. The Seller agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold the Buyer harmless from and against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) and charges resulting from the Seller’s breach of the foregoing representation in this subsection (a). The Seller shall be responsible for the payment of any amounts due Broker. The provisions of this subsection 14.3(a) shall survive the Closing and any termination of this Agreement.

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          (b) The Buyer represents and warrants to the Seller, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing, that it has dealt with no broker, finder or similar person with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby other than Broker. The Buyer agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold the Seller harmless from and against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) and charges resulting from the Buyer’s breach of the foregoing representations in this subsection (b). The provisions of this subsection 14.3(b) shall survive the Closing and any termination of this Agreement.
          (c) At Closing, Broker shall execute and deliver a final and unconditional waiver and release of any lien rights it may have against the Property pursuant to the Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act, O.C.G.A. §44-14-600, et. seq., in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I, and by its execution of this Agreement, Broker hereby agrees to do so.
     SECTION 14.4 Confidentiality; Press Release; IRS Reporting Requirements.
          (a) The Buyer and the Seller, and each of their respective affiliates shall hold as confidential all information disclosed in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby and concerning each other, the Asset, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and shall not release any such information to third parties without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, except (i) any information which was previously or is hereafter publicly disclosed or was available on a non-confidential basis prior to its disclosure (other than in violation of this Agreement or other confidentiality agreements to which affiliates of the Buyer are parties), (ii) to their partners, advisers, underwriters, analysts, employees, affiliates, officers, directors, consultants, lenders, accountants, legal counsel, title companies or other advisors of any of the foregoing, provided that they are advised as to the confidential nature of such information and are instructed to maintain such confidentiality and (iii) to comply with any law, rule or regulation (including without limitation those of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission) or the requirements of any securities exchange on which such party or its parent company is listed. The foregoing shall constitute a modification of any prior confidentiality agreement that may have been entered into by the parties. The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of one year.
          (b) The Seller or the Buyer may issue a press release with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, provided that the content of any such press release shall be subject to the prior written consent of the other party hereto, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
          (c) For the purpose of complying with any information reporting requirements or other rules and regulations of the IRS that are or may become applicable as a result of or in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any requirements set forth in proposed Income Tax Regulation Section 1.6045-4 and any final or successor version thereof (collectively, the “IRS Reporting Requirements”), the Seller and the Buyer hereby designate and appoint the Escrow Agent to act as the “Reporting Person” (as that term is defined in the IRS Reporting Requirements) to be responsible for complying with any IRS Reporting Requirements. The Escrow Agent hereby acknowledges and accepts such designation and appointment and agrees to fully comply with any IRS Reporting Requirements

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that are or may become applicable as a result of or in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting the responsibility and obligations of the Escrow Agent as the Reporting Person, the Seller and the Buyer hereby agree to comply with any provisions of the IRS Reporting Requirements that are not identified therein as the responsibility of the Reporting Person, including, but not limited to, the requirement that the Seller and the Buyer each retain an original counterpart of this Agreement for at least four years following the calendar year of the Closing.
     SECTION 14.5 Escrow Provisions.
          (a) The Escrow Agent shall hold the Earnest Money in escrow in an interest-bearing bank account at a federally insured banking institution (the “Escrow Account”).
          (b) The Escrow Agent shall hold the Earnest Money in escrow in the Escrow Account until the Closing or sooner termination of this Agreement and shall hold or apply such proceeds in accordance with the terms of this subsection (b). The Seller and the Buyer understand that no interest is earned on the Earnest Money during the time it takes to transfer into and out of the Escrow Account. At the Closing, the Earnest Money shall be paid by the Escrow Agent to, or at the direction of, the Seller. If for any reason the Closing does not occur and either party makes a written demand upon the Escrow Agent for payment of such amount, the Escrow Agent shall, within 24 hours give written notice to the other party of such demand. If the Escrow Agent does not receive a written objection within five Business Days after the giving of such notice, the Escrow Agent is hereby authorized to make such payment. If the Escrow Agent does receive such written objection within such five Business Day period or if for any other reason the Escrow Agent in good faith shall elect not to make such payment, the Escrow Agent shall continue to hold such amount until otherwise directed by joint written instructions from the parties to this Agreement or a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. However, the Escrow Agent shall have the right at any time to deposit the Earnest Money with the clerk of the court of New York County. The Escrow Agent shall give written notice of such deposit to the Seller and the Buyer. Upon such deposit the Escrow Agent shall be relieved and discharged of all further obligations and responsibilities hereunder.
          (c) The parties acknowledge that the Escrow Agent is acting solely as a stakeholder at their request and for their convenience, that the Escrow Agent shall not be deemed to be the agent of either of the parties, and the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to either of the parties for any act or omission on its part, other than for its gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Seller and the Buyer shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold the Escrow Agent harmless from and against all costs, claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and disbursements, incurred in connection with the performance of the Escrow Agent’s duties hereunder.
          (d) The Escrow Agent has acknowledged its agreement to these provisions by signing this Agreement in the place indicated following the signatures of the Seller and the Buyer.
     SECTION 14.6 Successors and Assigns; No Third-Party Beneficiaries. The stipulations, terms, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and

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shall be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns (including any successor entity after a public offering of stock, merger, consolidation, purchase or other similar transaction involving a party hereto) and nothing herein expressed or implied shall give or be construed to give to any person or entity, other than the parties hereto and such assigns, any legal or equitable rights hereunder.
     SECTION 14.7 Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Buyer without the prior written consent of the Seller. The Buyer may designate an affiliate to which the Asset will be assigned at the Closing, provided that the Buyer provides the Seller written notice of such designation at least five days prior to the Closing and the Buyer will continue to remain primarily liable under this Agreement notwithstanding any such designation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Buyer may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to an affiliate of the Buyer provided that the Buyer provides the Seller with a fully executed assignment of contract at least five days prior to the Closing and the Buyer will continue to remain primarily liable under this Agreement notwithstanding any such assignment.
     SECTION 14.8 Further Assurances.
          (a) From time to time, as and when requested by any party hereto, the other party shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, all such documents and instruments and shall take, or cause to be taken, all such further or other actions as such other party may reasonably deem necessary or desirable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
          (b) The Seller shall after the Closing and if requested by the Buyer, based on the Buyer’s obligations under regulatory requirements, reasonably cooperate with the Buyer in the Buyer’s preparation of audited financial statements of the Property for the calendar year in which the Closing occurs and the three preceding calendar years, by providing such information as may be in the possession of the Seller as shall be required to enable an accounting firm of the Buyer’s choosing to prepare such audited financial statements, the cost of which shall be borne by the Buyer. Any information provided by the Seller to the Buyer pursuant to this subsection 14.8(b) shall be without any representations or warranties. The Buyer agrees to reimburse the Seller for the Seller’s actual and reasonable costs in connection with the Seller’s cooperation pursuant to this subsection 14.8(b).
          (c) The provisions of this Section 14.8 shall survive the Closing.
     SECTION 14.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests made pursuant to, under or by virtue of this Agreement must be in writing and shall be (a) personally delivered, (b) delivered by express mail, Federal Express or other comparable overnight courier service, (c) telecopied, with telephone or written confirmation within one Business Day, or (d) mailed to the party to which the notice, demand or request is being made by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, as follows:

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     To the Seller:
c/o Blackstone Real Estate Advisors
345 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, New York 10154
Attention:                                         
Facsimile:                                         
Telephone:                                         
     with copies thereof to:
LQ Management
909 Hidden Ridge, Suite 600
Irving, Texas 75038
Attention:                                         
Facsimile:                                         
Telephone:                                         
     To the Buyer:
Interstate Atlanta Airport, LLC
c/o Interstate Hotel & Resorts, Inc.
4501 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 500
Arlington, Virginia 22203
Attention:                                         
Facsimile:                                         
Telephone:                                         
     with copies thereof to:
DeCampo, Diamond & Ash
747 Third Avenue — 37th Floor
New York, New York 10017
Attention:                                         
Facsimile:                                         
Telephone:                                         
     To the Escrow Agent/Title Company:
Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation
c/o LandAmerica Financial Group
Two Grand Central Tower
140 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
Attention:                                         
Facsimile:                                         
Telephone:                                         

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All notices (i) shall be deemed to have been given on the date that the same shall have been delivered in accordance with the provisions of this Section and (ii) may be given either by a party or by such party’s attorneys. Any party may, from time to time, specify as its address for purposes of this Agreement any other address upon the giving of 10 days’ prior notice thereof to the other parties.
     SECTION 14.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with the Exhibits and Schedules hereto contains all of the terms agreed upon between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all understandings and agreements heretofore had or made among the parties hereto are merged in this Agreement which alone fully and completely expresses the agreement of the parties hereto.
     SECTION 14.11 Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, supplemented or terminated, nor may any of the obligations of the Seller or the Buyer hereunder be waived, except by written agreement executed by the party or parties to be charged.
     SECTION 14.12 No Waiver. No waiver by either party of any failure or refusal by the other party to comply with its obligations hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any other or subsequent failure or refusal to so comply.
     SECTION 14.13 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia.
     SECTION 14.14 Intentionally Omitted.
     SECTION 14.15 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
     SECTION 14.16 Section Headings. The headings of the various Sections of this Agreement have been inserted only for purposes of convenience, are not part of this Agreement and shall not be deemed in any manner to modify, explain, expand or restrict any of the provisions of this Agreement.
     SECTION 14.17 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
     SECTION 14.18 Acceptance of Deed. The acceptance of the Deed by the Buyer shall be deemed full compliance by the Seller of all of the Seller’s obligations under this Agreement except for those obligations of the Seller which are specifically stated to survive the Closing.
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effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any exhibits or amendments hereto.
     SECTION 14.20 Recordation. Neither this Agreement nor any memorandum or notice of this Agreement may be recorded by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. The provisions of this Section shall survive the Closing or any termination of this Agreement. The Buyer also agrees not to file any lis pendens or other instrument against the Asset in connection herewith in bad faith. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Buyer (i) acknowledges that the filing of a lis pendens in bad faith against or encumbering the Asset or the recording of any memorandum or notice of this Agreement could cause significant monetary and other damages to the Seller, and (ii) hereby indemnifies the Seller from and against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, costs or expenses (including without limitation attorneys fees and expenses) arising out of a breach of this Section 14.20. The provisions of this Section 14.20 shall survive the Closing or any termination of this Agreement.
     SECTION 14.21 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE SELLER AND THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANOTHER PARTY ON ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 14.21 SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING AND ANY TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
     SECTION 14.22 Time is of the Essence. The Seller and the Buyer agree that time is of the essence with respect to the obligations of the Buyer and the Seller under this Agreement.
     SECTION 14.23 Bulk Sale; Occasional Sale. The Seller and the Buyer specifically waive compliance with the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Georgia with respect to bulk transfers, with any similar provision under any applicable law of the County of Clayton and City of College Park. The Buyer and the Seller acknowledge that the Seller is selling the entire operating assets of a business pursuant to this Agreement, which is intended to qualify as an occasional sale.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto under seal as of the day and year first above written.
             
    SELLER:
 
           
    LEPERCQ ATLANTA RENAISSANCE
PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
 
           
    By:   MeriStar Sub 5R LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, its general partner
 
           
 
      By:   /s/ Mark Chloupek
 
           
 
      Name:   Mark Chloupek
 
           
 
      Title:   EVP and General Counsel
 
           
 
          [SEAL]
 
           
    BUYER:
 
           
    INTERSTATE ATLANTA AIRPORT, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company
 
           
    By:   Interstate Operating Company, LP,
a Delaware limited partnership, its member
 
           
 
      By:   Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, its general partner
         
 
  By:   /s/ James A. Crolle III
 
       
 
  Name:   James A. Crolle III
 
       
 
  Title:   Assistant General Counsel
 
       
 
      [SEAL]

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EXHIBIT 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Thomas F. Hewitt, certify that:
     1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.;
     2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
     3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
     4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
     a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
     5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
     a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
     
  /s/ Thomas F. Hewitt    
  Thomas F. Hewitt   
Dated: May 10, 2007  Chief Executive Officer   
 

 

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EXHIBIT 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Bruce A. Riggins, certify that:
     1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.;
     2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
     3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
     4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
     a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
     5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
     a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
     
  /s/ Bruce A. Riggins    
  Bruce A. Riggins   
Dated: May 10, 2007  Chief Financial Officer   
 

 

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EXHIBIT 32
Section 906 Certification
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
     Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officers of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certify that:
     (i) the accompanying quarterly report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2007 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
     and
     (ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
         
     
  /s/ Thomas F. Hewitt    
  Thomas F. Hewitt   
  Chief Executive Officer   
 
         
     
  /s/ Bruce A. Riggins    
  Bruce A. Riggins   
Dated: May 10, 2007  Chief Financial Officer   
 

 

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