Non-controlling Interests (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 23, 2012

Historical Cost and Redemption Values for Non-Controlling Interests

The table below details the historical cost and redemption values for the non-controlling interests:


	March 23,		December 31,
	2012		2011
OP units outstanding (millions)		10.3		10.5
Market price per Host Inc. common share	$	16.20	$	14.77
Shares issuable upon conversion of one OP unit		1.021494		1.021494
Redemption value (millions)	$	171	$	158
Historical cost (millions)	$	101	$	102
Book value (millions) (1)	$	171	$	158

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

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of redeemable noncontrolling interest (as defined) included in the statement of financial position as either a liability or temporary equity. As of the date of the statement of financial position, such redeemable noncontrolling interest is currently redeemable, as defined, for cash or other assets of the entity at (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the entity.

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