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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

 

OR

 

¨ 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 1-9320

 


 

WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   94-2878485
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

1950 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 6001

Dallas, Texas 75207

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(214) 863-1000

(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.    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s class A common stock, par value $.01 per share, as of the close of business on May 9, 2005, was 172,790,424.

 



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WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

INDEX

 

          Page

     PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION     

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

   1

Wyndham International, Inc.:

    
    

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2005 and
December 31, 2004 (unaudited)

   1
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)

   2
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)

   3
    

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited)

   4

Item 2.

  

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

   21

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks

   32

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   33
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION     

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   34

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   36

Item 3.

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   36

Item 4.

  

Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders

   36

Item 5.

  

Other Information

   36

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

   36

Signatures

   37

 

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2005


    December 31,
2004


 
ASSETS                 

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 32,074     $ 24,338  

Restricted cash

     75,916       77,812  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,079 in 2005 and $4,115 in 2004

     73,881       70,129  

Inventories

     11,305       12,818  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     10,203       10,389  

Assets held for sale, net of accumulated depreciation of $20,540 in 2005 and $178,085 in 2004

     26,791       361,504  
    


 


Total current assets

     230,170       556,990  
    


 


Investment in real estate and related improvements, net of accumulated depreciation of $601,867 in 2005 and $576,686 in 2004

     2,020,861       2,032,965  

Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries

     52,136       51,149  

Notes and other receivables

     19,851       23,686  

Management contract costs, net of accumulated amortization $7,382 in 2005 and $7,128 in 2004

     4,567       4,826  

Leasehold costs, net of accumulated amortization of $290 in 2005 and $186 in 2004

     6,402       6,537  

Trade names, net of accumulated amortization of $44,436 in 2005 and $42,739 in 2004

     81,916       83,612  

Deferred costs

     2,103       4,335  

Deferred expenses, net of accumulated amortization of $64,801 in 2005 and $62,123 in 2004

     18,012       21,803  

Other assets

     4,250       4,586  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 2,440,268     $ 2,790,489  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                 

Current liabilities:

                

Trade accounts payable

   $ 17,077     $ 17,891  

Accrued payroll costs

     38,015       49,138  

Dividends payable

     109,628       102,322  

Accrued insurance and property taxes

     41,298       41,884  

Other accrued expenses

     99,750       94,494  

Advance deposits

     32,110       36,637  

Borrowings associated with assets held for sale

     —         114,251  

Current portion of borrowings under credit facility, term loans, mortgage notes and capital lease obligations

     562,349       685,145  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     900,227       1,141,762  
    


 


Borrowings under credit facility, term loans, mortgage notes and capital lease obligations

     1,277,805       1,398,090  

Derivative financial instruments

     342       8,637  

Income taxes payable

     33,389       33,107  

Deferred income

     9,979       9,446  

Minority interest in the Operating Partnerships

     20,559       20,559  

Minority interest in other consolidated subsidiaries

     59,360       63,001  

Commitments and contingencies

                

Shareholders’ equity:

                

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized: 150,000,000 shares; shares issued and outstanding: 16,181,122 in 2005 and 15,812,279 in 2004

     162       158  

Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized: 750,000,000 shares; shares issued and outstanding: 172,060,224 in 2005 and 171,386,918 in 2004

     1,721       1,714  

Additional paid in capital

     4,335,691       4,298,445  

Receivables from shareholders

     (6,855 )     (6,855 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (197 )     (5,560 )

Accumulated deficit

     (4,191,915 )     (4,172,015 )
    


 


Total shareholders’ equity

     138,607       115,887  
    


 


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 2,440,268     $ 2,790,489  
    


 


 

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

 

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WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Revenues:

                

Room revenues

   $ 147,595     $ 139,831  

Food and beverage revenues

     83,773       84,693  

Other hotel revenues

     45,099       44,898  
    


 


Total hotel revenues

     276,467       269,422  

Management fee and service fee income

     5,369       4,717  

Interest and other income

     785       516  
    


 


Total revenues

     282,621       274,655  
    


 


Expenses:

                

Room expenses

     32,303       30,986  

Food and beverage expenses

     52,701       53,358  

Other hotel expenses

     101,139       99,636  
    


 


Total hotel expenses

     186,143       183,980  

General and administrative

     15,461       14,243  

Interest expense

     46,244       50,114  

(Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments

     (191 )     4,336  

Depreciation and amortization

     27,530       31,661  
    


 


Total expenses

     275,187       284,334  
    


 


Operating income (loss) from continuing operations

     7,434       (9,679 )

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries

     373       791  
    


 


Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interests

     7,807       (8,888 )

Income tax provision

     (1,738 )     (5,617 )
    


 


Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interests

     6,069       (14,505 )

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     (6,117 )     (7,497 )
    


 


Loss from continuing operations

     (48 )     (22,002 )

Discontinued operations:

                

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued hotels

     2,050       (4,452 )

Impairment loss

     —         (1,963 )

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

     22,288       (1,018 )
    


 


Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

     24,338       (7,433 )

Income tax provision from discontinued operations

     —         —    
    


 


Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     24,338       (7,433 )
    


 


Net income (loss)

   $ 24,290     $ (29,435 )
    


 


Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders:

                

Net income (loss)

   $ 24,290     $ (29,435 )

Preferred stock dividends

     (44,190 )     (40,814 )
    


 


Net loss attributable to common shareholders

   $ (19,900 )   $ (70,249 )
    


 


Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share:

                

Loss from continuing operations, net of taxes

   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.37 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

     0.14       (0.05 )
    


 


Net loss per common share

   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.42 )
    


 


 

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

 

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WYDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income (loss)

   $ 24,290     $ (29,435 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation and amortization

     27,530       48,222  

Amortization of unearned stock compensation

     436       774  

Amortization of deferred loan costs

     4,656       7,837  

Net (gain) loss on sale of assets

     (22,288 )     1,018  

Gain on derivative financial instruments

     (4,899 )     (8,032 )

Impairment loss on assets

     —         1,963  

Write-off of intangible assets

     439       10  

Write-off of deferred costs

     3,529       1,050  

Provision for bad debt expense

     233       172  

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries

     (373 )     (791 )

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     6,223       7,608  

Deferred income taxes and reserve items

     282       3,542  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable and other assets

     (2,819 )     (20,604 )

Inventory

     1,513       911  

Deferred income

     36       (152 )

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

     (20,461 )     (1,361 )
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     18,327       12,732  
    


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Improvements and additions to hotel properties

     (22,434 )     (10,729 )

Proceeds from sale of assets

     368,647       154,322  

Changes in restricted cash accounts

     1,897       26,419  

Collection on other notes receivable

     5,921       540  

Advances on other notes receivable

     (3 )     (33 )

Deferred costs

     (950 )     (404 )

Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries

     (934 )     —    

Other

     (75 )     (8 )
    


 


Net cash provided by investing activities

     352,069       170,107  
    


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Borrowings under credit facility and mortgage notes

     32,000       10,000  

Repayments of borrowings under credit facility and mortgage notes

     (389,332 )     (151,590 )

Payment of deferred loan costs

     —         (70 )

Distributions made to minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     (5,600 )     (6,172 )

Other

     6       9  
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (362,926 )     (147,823 )
    


 


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     266       277  
    


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     7,736       35,293  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     24,338       62,441  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 32,074     $ 97,734  
    


 


 

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

 

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WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

1. Organization:

 

Wyndham International, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “Wyndham” or the “Company”) is a fully integrated hotel enterprise that operates primarily in the upper upscale and luxury segments. As of March 31, 2005, we owned interests in 31 hotels with approximately 12,100 guestrooms and leased 5 hotels from third parties with approximately 1,000 guestrooms. In addition, we managed 38 hotels for third party owners with approximately 10,500 guestrooms, franchised 68 hotels with approximately 14,600 guestrooms and had a strategic alliance with a third party for eight hotels with approximately 2,400 guestrooms.

 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2005. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

 

Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wyndham, our wholly-owned subsidiaries, and the partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies in which we own a controlling interest, after the elimination of all significant intercompany accounts and transactions.

 

Partnerships, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies—In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46R”) which requires a variable interest entity (“VIE”) to be consolidated by a company if that company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the VIE’s activities or entitled to receive a majority of the entity’s residual returns or both. We adopted FIN 46R as of January 1, 2004.

 

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WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Stock Compensation

 

We account for our stock compensation arrangements under the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”), and we intend to continue to do so until we are required to expense stock-based employee compensation in compliance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”). Pursuant to a rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 14, 2005 amending the compliance dates for SFAS 123R, we will be required to adopt SFAS 123R beginning January 1, 2006. At March 31, 2005, no stock-based employee compensation cost has been charged to earnings for options, as all options had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. If the compensation cost for our stock option-based compensation plans had been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under the plans consistent with the method pursuant to SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, our net loss and loss per common share would have increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Net loss attributable to common shareholders, as reported

   $ (19,900 )   $ (70,249 )

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (78 )     (110 )
    


 


Pro forma net loss attributable to common shareholders

   $ (19,978 )   $ (70,359 )
    


 


Earnings per share:

                

Basic and diluted loss per common share—as reported

   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.42 )

Basic and diluted loss per common share—pro forma

   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.42 )

 

Intangibles

 

Our intangible assets are as follows:

 

     As of March 31, 2005

    As of December 31, 2004

 
     Gross
Carrying
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


    Gross
Carrying
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


 

Amortized intangible assets

                              

Management contract costs

   $ 11,949    $ (7,382 )   $ 11,954    $ (7,128 )

Leasehold costs

     6,692      (290 )     6,723      (186 )

Trade name costs

     121,852      (44,436 )     121,851      (42,739 )
    

  


 

  


Total amortized intangible assets

   $ 140,493    $ (52,108 )   $ 140,528    $ (50,053 )
    

  


 

  


Unamortized intangible assets

                              

Goodwill

   $ 391            $ 391         

Trademark

     4,500              4,500         
    

          

        

Total unamortized intangible assets

   $ 4,891            $ 4,891         
    

          

        

 

The aggregate amortization expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was $2,973 and $3,281, respectively.

 

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WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:

 

Remainder of 2005

   $ 6,731

2006

   $ 8,884

2007

   $ 8,252

2008

   $ 8,184

2009

   $ 7,981

 

We review the carrying value of our intangible assets with finite lives including management contracts and leasehold costs whenever events or changes in circumstances arise that indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset that we expect to hold and use may not be recoverable, we estimate the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Future cash flows are the future cash inflows expected to be generated by an asset less the future cash outflows expected to be necessary to obtain those inflows. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset, we recognize an impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. In addition, we periodically evaluate the remaining useful lives of our intangible assets to determine whether events or circumstances indicate that a revision of the remaining amortization period is warranted.

 

Recent Pronouncements

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS 150 specifies that instruments within its scope embody obligations of the issuer and that, therefore, the issuer must classify them as liabilities. SFAS 150 was effective immediately for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003. For all other instruments, SFAS 150 went into effect at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of a non-public entity. For contracts that were created or modified before May 31, 2003 and still exist at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, entities should record the transition to SFAS 150 by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle. SFAS 150 prohibits entities from restating financial statements for earlier years presented. On October 29, 2003, the FASB deferred the provisions of paragraphs 9 and 10 of SFAS 150 as they apply to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. Those provisions require that a mandatorily redeemable minority interest within the scope of SFAS 150 be classified as a liability on a parent company’s financial statement in certain situations, including when a finite-lived entity is consolidated. The deferral of those provisions is expected to remain in effect while certain issues are addressed in either Phase II of the FASB’s Liabilities and Equity project or Phase II of the FASB’s Business Combinations Project. However, the FASB did not defer the disclosure provisions relating to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. Therefore, in accordance with SFAS 150, if we liquidate the consolidated subsidiaries in which there exists a minority interest, we would be required to pay approximately $12,201 in cash. Such amount is lower than the carrying amount of the minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries by $5,255.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123R. SFAS 123R is a revision of SFAS 123 and supersedes APB 25. Among other items, SFAS 123R eliminates the use of the intrinsic value method of accounting permitted under APB 25, and requires companies to expense the fair value of employee stock options and similar share-based payment awards. Under SFAS 123R, share-based payment awards are expensed based on the fair value of the awards on their grant dates and the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest. The fair values of the share-based payment awards are estimated using an option-pricing model that appropriately reflects a company’s specific circumstances and the economics of the company’s share-based payment transactions.

 

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WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Compensation expense for share-based payment awards, along with the related tax effects, is recognized as the awards vest. SFAS 123R also requires the tax benefit associated with these share-based payment awards be classified as financing activities in the statement of cash flow rather than operating activities as currently permitted. Pursuant to a rule issued by the SEC on April 14, 2005 amending the compliance dates for SFAS 123R, we will be required to adopt SFAS 123R beginning January 1, 2006. The provisions of SFAS 123R apply to all outstanding and unvested share-based payment awards at the company’s adoption date. SFAS 123R offers alternative transition methods of adopting this final rule. At the present time, we have not determined which alternative method we will use.

 

Reclassification—Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation with no effect on previously reported amounts of income or accumulated deficits.

 

3. Disposition of Assets

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we sold our investments in 23 hotels to a private investment fund managed by Goldman Sachs and affiliates of Highgate Holdings and two additional hotel properties in separate transactions. We received net cash proceeds of approximately $229,664, after the repayment of mortgage debt of $138,983. We recorded a net gain of $21,979 as a result of these asset sales. Also, we used $209,972 of the net cash proceeds to pay down a portion of the current portion of our senior credit facility and term loans and we retained the rest of the net cash proceeds in accordance with the terms of the senior credit facilities. We have three assets we expect to sell by the end of the third quarter of 2005.

 

4. Investment in Wyndham Anatole

 

We adopted FIN 46R as of January 1, 2004. Pursuant to the adoption of FIN 46R, we evaluated our joint ventures, management and franchise contracts to determine whether any agreements qualify as VIEs and whether, as such, we meet the criteria of a primary beneficiary. We identified the Wyndham Anatole management contract as one of our VIE’s and Wyndham was identified as the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Wyndham Anatole has been included in our consolidated financial statements. The Wyndham Anatole management contract has the following provisions:

 

    Wyndham will secure a letter of credit in the amount of $21,000 which can be drawn by the owner if net operating income (“NOI”) generated by the hotel is insufficient to pay the primary debt service and first portion of the owner’s priority return. This letter of credit will be renewed annually, but if there are any amounts drawn against the letter of credit, only the remaining balance will be renewed.

 

    NOI will be distributed as follows:

 

    First, to the payment of debt service on the hotel’s first mortgage;

 

    Second, to pay a preferred return to the owner (the amounts due under the debt service and owner return shall not exceed $28,000);

 

    Third, to the payment of current and accrued interest on the Wyndham loans;

 

    Fourth, to pay Wyndham a base management fee in an amount equal to 2% of gross revenues;

 

    Fifth, to pay any owner accrued amount (as defined in the management agreement);

 

    Sixth, to pay Wyndham an incentive management fee equal to 40% of NOI; and,

 

    Seventh, any remaining NOI shall be distributed 50% to the owner and 50% to Wyndham.

 

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WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

    If the hotel is sold during the 11th to 20th year of the contract, the sales proceeds (after the payment of closing costs and expenses) will be distributed as follows:

 

    First, $330,000 would be paid to the hotel’s lender to satisfy the repayment of mortgage debt and as a priority return to the owner;

 

    Second, to the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on, and the principal of, the Wyndham loans;

 

    Third, to the payment of any unpaid owner accrued amount;

 

    Fourth, to the payment to Wyndham of the unamortized portion of 50% of $67,000 (the amount paid to the owner at the inception of the agreement); and,

 

    Fifth, 50% to the owner and 50% to Wyndham.

 

The Wyndham Anatole management contract met the FIN 46R criteria for consolidation into our financial statements due to the requirement that we reimburse the owner for any shortfall in the payment of mortgage debt and the owner’s preferred return prior to payment of management fees. This reimbursement is limited to $21,000 and is backed by a letter of credit. This $21,000 letter of credit triggers consolidation due to Wyndham being exposed to the majority of the risks of loss. As of March 31, 2005, $4,667 had been drawn against this letter of credit. Even though our risk of loss is limited solely to the $21,000, our projections indicate that there is a remote possibility that the property will not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to cover debt service during the term of the management contract and, therefore, the owner has no risk of loss.

 

We consolidated the Wyndham Anatole as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004. This consolidation results in an increase of $307,164 and $310,172 in consolidated Wyndham assets at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. Our balance sheet also reflects the Wyndham Anatole mortgage debt of $167,784 and $168,891 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively, even though we are not a party to nor guarantor of this debt. Our net loss does not change as a result of the consolidation of the Wyndham Anatole as profit is 100% attributable to the owner and recorded as minority interest.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Condensed financial information of the Wyndham Anatole is set forth below:

 

Condensed Balance Sheet

 

     March 31,
2005


   December 31,
2004


ASSETS              

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,382    $ 1,141

Restricted cash

     2,545      4,785

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $396 in 2005 and $368 in 2004

     8,973      8,952

Investment in real estate and related improvements, net of accumulated depreciation of $35,385 in 2005 and $32,354 in 2004

     291,636      293,745

Other assets

     1,628      1,549
    

  

Total assets

   $ 307,164    $ 310,172
    

  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY              

Trade accounts payable

   $ 1,899    $ 2,198

Accrued payroll costs

     2,471      3,164

Accrued insurance and property taxes

     800      3,086

Other liabilities

     2,707      3,344

Advance deposits

     1,856      1,672

Intercompany items with Wyndham

     87,743      88,852

Mortgage debt and capital lease obligations

     167,784      168,891

Minority interest

     41,904      38,965

Wyndham equity

     —        —  
    

  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 307,164    $ 310,172
    

  

 

Condensed Statement of Operations:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Revenues:

                

Room revenues

   $ 12,764     $ 13,419  

Food and beverage revenues

     16,357       17,225  

Other hotel revenues

     1,618       1,679  
    


 


Total revenues

     30,739       32,323  
    


 


Expenses:

                

Room expenses

     2,976       3,079  

Food and beverage expenses

     8,345       8,756  

Other hotel expenses

     7,906       8,303  
    


 


Total hotel expenses

     19,227       20,138  

Interest expense

     3,150       3,195  

Depreciation and amortization

     3,031       2,223  
    


 


Total expenses

     25,408       25,556  
    


 


Income before intercompany items and minority interest

     5,331       6,767  

Intercompany items with Wyndham

     677       729  

Minority interest

     (6,008 )     (7,496 )
    


 


Net income attributable to Wyndham equity

   $ —       $ —    
    


 


 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

5. Line of Credit Facility, Term Loans, Mortgage and Other Notes and Capital Lease Obligations:

 

On May 10, 2005, we completed the refinancing of our corporate credit facilities and the majority of our outstanding mortgage debt. We entered into a $1,650,000 refinancing, extending our corporate debt maturities to 2011. This represents approximately 90 percent of our outstanding debt. Additionally, the debt pre-funds $100,000 in capital to be invested into our owned and leased properties.

 

As a result of existing financing agreements, the separate assets and liabilities of the special purpose entities which own directly or indirectly the Wyndham Baltimore, Wyndham Boston, Wyndham El San Juan Hotel and Casino, Wyndham Bel Age, Wyndham San Diego, Wyndham Philadelphia, Wyndham Buttes Resort, Wyndham Burlington, Wyndham Northwest Chicago and Wyndham El Conquistador Resort and Country Club properties are not available to pay the debts of consolidated Wyndham and do not constitute obligations of consolidated Wyndham. However, amounts permitted to be distributed by such special purpose entities to consolidated Wyndham are available to consolidated Wyndham in accordance with such existing financing agreements.

 

Outstanding borrowings as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 under the line of credit, term loans, various mortgage and other notes and capital lease obligations consisted of the following:

 

Description


   March 31,
2005


    December 31,
2004


    Amortization

    Interest Rate(1)

    Maturity

Revolving credit facility III

   $ —       $ —       None         LIBOR + 4.75%         April 1, 2006(2)  

Revolving credit facility IV

     23,060       68,589     None         LIBOR + 5.75%         April 1, 2006(2)  

Term loans I

     744,119       870,794     (3 )   LIBOR + 5.75%(4)     June 30, 2006      

Term loans II

     243,248       284,196     (5 )   LIBOR + 5.75%         April 1, 2006      

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. II

     127,379       128,015     (6 )   LIBOR + 1.8%         August 10, 2005      

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. III

     —         10,735     (7 )   8.0%(7)     September 10, 2005      

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. IV

     168,644       266,094     (8 )   7.86%(8)     July 8, 2005      

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (Condado)

     92,317       92,740     (9 )   LIBOR + 4.25%(9)     November 9, 2005      

CSFB Pool

     9,718       28,040     None         LIBOR + 1.2%             July 9, 2006(10)

Other mortgage notes payable(11)

     223,934       238,926     Various         (12 )   (12)

Unsecured financing

     1,510       1,510     None         10.5%         May 15, 2006      

Capital lease obligations

     38,441       38,956                  

Capital lease obligations (Wyndham Anatole)

     567       621                  

Cigna Insurance (Wyndham Anatole)

     167,217       168,270     (13 )   7.48%         August 1, 2011      
    


 


               
     $ 1,840,154     $ 2,197,486                  

Less current portion:

                                

Mortgage debt-assets held for sale

     —         (114,251 )                

Current portion of borrowings

     (562,349 )     (685,145 )                
    


 


               

Long term debt

   $ 1,277,805     $ 1,398,090                  
    


 


               

 

As a result of the refinancing on May 10, 2005, $293,201 of the current portion of borrowings of $562,349 has been extended to 2011.


(1) The weighted average interest rate was 7.39% and 7.04% as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

 

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(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

(2) We entered into amendments and restatements of our senior credit facilities. The consenting lenders’ maturity dates for the revolving credit facility and the term loans II were extended to April 1, 2006.

 

(3) A principal payment of $5,000 is to be paid each six months until the final payment of principal, which is due on June 30, 2006.

 

(4) 1% of the interest rate spread is paid-in-kind and is payable at maturity.

 

(5) A principal payment of 0.5% of the outstanding principal balance is to be paid each six months until the final payment of the principal, which is due on April 1, 2006.

 

(6) The loan is collateralized by three hotel properties with a net book value of $186,369 as of March 31, 2005. We must make scheduled amortization payments as set forth in the loan agreement. The loan agreement provides that we can elect to extend the term of the loan for one additional twelve-month period, provided that there is not a default under the loan and other minor conditions are met which are within our control.

 

(7) The hotel properties were sold on March 24, 2005 and the mortgage debt was paid in full.

 

(8) The loan is collateralized by six hotel properties with a net book value of $286,800 as of March 31, 2005. We must make scheduled amortization payments as set forth in the loan agreement. The loan agreement provides that we can elect to extend the term of the loan for three additional twelve-month periods, provided that there is not a default under the loan and other minor conditions are met which are within our control. The interest rate is the sum of (x) the greater of (i) LIBOR or (ii) 2.5% plus (y) the then effective spread as set forth in the loan agreement. As of March 31, 2005, the spread is 4.99% and LIBOR is 2.87%, which results in a current interest rate of 7.86%. The interest rate is adjustable as LIBOR and the spread changes over the life of the loan. Over the life of the loan, the average spread is 5%.

 

(9) The loan is collateralized by one hotel property with a net book value of $95,909 as of March 31, 2005. The interest rate has a 2% LIBOR floor. The loan agreement provides that we can elect to extend the term of the loan for three additional twelve-month periods, provided that there is not a default under the loan and other minor conditions are met which are within our control.

 

(10) The loan is collateralized by one hotel property with a net book value of $35,174 as of March 31, 2005. The loan agreement provides that we can elect to extend the term of the loan for three additional twelve-month periods, provided that there is not a default under the loan and other minor conditions are met which are within our control.

 

(11) The loans are collateralized by five hotel properties and a parcel of land with a net book value of $507,857 as of March 31, 2005.

 

(12) Interest rates range from fixed rates of 9.08% to 9.11% and variable rates of LIBOR plus 1.5% to LIBOR plus 4.5%. The mortgages have a weighted average interest rate as of March 31, 2005 of 6.27%. Maturity dates range from 2005 through 2016.

 

(13) The loan is collateralized by the Anatole hotel with a net book value of $291,636 as of March 31, 2005. We are not party to nor guarantor of this loan. (See note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

Under the terms of the related loan agreements and capital lease obligations, principal amortization and balloon payment requirements at March 31, 2005 are as follows:

 

Year


   Amount

 

Remainder of 2005

   $ 560,186 (1)

2006

     1,048,057 (2)

2007

     8,615  

2008

     8,060  

2009

     6,965  

2010 and thereafter

     208,271  
    


     $ 1,840,154 (3)
    


 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 


(1) As a result of the refinancing on May 10, 2005, $293,201 of the $560,186 that matures during the remainder of 2005 has been extended to 2011. In addition, we can elect to extend $260,961 for three additional twelve-month periods provided there is not a default under the loans and other minor conditions are met which are within our control. The remaining maturities represent $6,024 related to normal principal amortization.

 

(2) The refinancing on May 10, 2005 also extended $1,039,652 of the $1,048,057 of debt maturing in 2006 to 2011.

 

(3) The Wyndham Anatole debt and capital lease obligations of $167,784 is included, however, we are not a party to nor guarantor of this debt (see note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

6. Derivatives:

 

We manage our debt portfolio by using interest rate caps and swaps to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating rates. The fair value of interest rate hedge contracts is estimated based on quotes from the market makers of these instruments and represents the estimated amounts we would expect to receive or pay to terminate the contracts. Credit and market risk exposures are limited to the net interest differentials and counterparty risk. At March 31, 2005, the estimated fair value of the interest rate hedges represented a liability of $342. We have no embedded derivatives under SFAS 133, as amended, at March 31, 2005.

 

The following table represents the derivatives in place as of March 31, 2005:

 

     Notional
Amount


   Maturity
Date


   Swap Rate

    Cap Rate

    Floor Rate

   Trigger Level

    Fair Value

 

Type of Hedge:

                                           

Interest Rate Cap (2)

   $ 268,344    7/9/05    n/a     4.25 %   n/a    n/a     $ —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     146,369    7/9/05    n/a     4.25 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (1)

     104,760    7/1/05    n/a     9.75 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (1)

     172,147    8/10/05    n/a     7.25 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     19,304    9/10/05    n/a     7.00 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     12,548    9/10/05    n/a     7.00 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     6,756    9/10/05    n/a     7.00 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (1)

     92,317    11/15/05    n/a     5.75 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     13,300    9/2/06    n/a     7.00 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     12,000    9/2/06    n/a     7.00 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     5,800    9/2/06    n/a     7.00 %   n/a    n/a       —    

Interest Rate Cap (2)

     3,900    9/2/06    n/a     7.00 %   n/a    n/a       —    
    

                              


     $ 857,545                                $ —    
    

                              


Interest Rate Swap (2)

   $ 28,358    9/30/05    4.62 %   n/a     n/a    n/a     $ 52  

Interest Rate Swap (2)

     27,885    12/30/05    7.00 %   n/a     n/a    5.61 %     (2 )

Interest Rate Swap (2)

     42,563    8/1/05    4.36 %-5.25%   7.85 %   n/a    5.75 %     (392 )
    

                              


     $ 98,806                                $ (342 )
    

                              


Total Caps and Swaps

   $ 956,351                                $ (342 )
    

                              



(1) Effective derivatives.

 

(2) Ineffective derivatives.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2005, we recorded a gain of $8,207 for the change in the value of the ineffective interest rate hedge contracts through earnings, and a credit of $76 (net of taxes of $0) to other comprehensive income for the change in the fair market value of the effective interest rate hedge contracts. Also, during the three months ended March 31, 2005, we recorded amortization of $594 (net of taxes of $0) to earnings as a reduction of the transitional adjustment that was recorded in other comprehensive income in 2001. Additionally, we paid $4,708 in settlement payments for the ineffective hedges and recorded a charge to earnings of $2,714 to write-off expired derivative instruments during the three months ended March 31, 2005. The charge to earnings for the write-off of expired derivative instruments resulted from transition adjustments recorded upon adoption of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, as amended, on January 1, 2001.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2004, we recorded a gain of $9,516 for the change in the fair market value of the ineffective interest rate hedge contracts through earnings, and a charge of $149 (net of taxes of $99) to other comprehensive income for the change in the fair market value of the effective interest rate hedge contracts. Also, during the three months ended March 31, 2004, we recorded amortization of $890 (net of taxes of $594) to earnings as a reduction of the transitional adjustment that was recorded in other comprehensive income in 2001. Additionally, we paid $12,368 in settlement payments for the ineffective hedges during the three months ended March 31, 2004.

 

Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities

 

On the date we enter into a derivative contract, we designate the derivative as a hedge of (a) a forecasted transaction or (b) the variability of cash flows that are to be received or paid in connection with a recognized asset or liability (a “cash flow hedge”). Currently, we have only entered into derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is highly effective and that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, to the extent that the hedge is effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction (e.g., until periodic settlements of a variable-rate asset or liability are recorded in earnings). Any hedge ineffectiveness (which represents the amount by which the changes in the fair value of the derivative exceed the variability in the cash flows of the forecasted transaction) is recorded in current-period earnings. Changes in the fair value of non-hedging instruments are reported in current-period earnings.

 

We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges to (1) specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or (2) specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also formally assess (both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis) whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of hedged items and whether those derivatives may be expected to remain highly effective in future periods. When it is determined that a derivative is not (or has ceased to be) highly effective as a hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively.

 

We discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when (1) we determine that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item (including hedged items such as firm commitments or forecasted transactions); (2) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; (4) a hedged firm commitment no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment; or (5) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

When we discontinue hedge accounting because it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur in the originally expected period, the gain or loss on the derivative remains in accumulated other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. However, if it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time thereafter, the gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income will be recognized immediately in earnings. In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, we will carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, recognizing changes in the fair value in current-period earnings.

 

7. Comprehensive Income:

 

SFAS 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income” establishes standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components. Total comprehensive income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 is calculated as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 24,290     $ (29,435 )

Change in unrealized gain on securities held for sale

     (129 )     25  

Change in unrealized foreign translation loss

     74       267  

Change in unrealized loss on derivative instruments

     5,418       742  
    


 


Total comprehensive income

   $ 29,653     $ (28,401 )
    


 


 

8. Computation of Earnings Per Share:

 

Basic and diluted loss per share have been computed as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005(1)

    2004(1)

 

Loss from continuing operations

   $ (48 )   $ (22,002 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     24,338       (7,433 )

Preferred stock dividends

     (44,190 )     (40,814 )
    


 


Net loss attributable to common shareholders

   $ (19,900 )   $ (70,249 )
    


 


Weighted average number of shares outstanding

     172,003       168,255  
    


 


Income (loss) per common share:

                

Loss from continuing operations

   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.37 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.14       (0.05 )
    


 


Net loss per common share

   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.42 )
    


 



(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2005, the dilutive effect of unvested stock grants of 6,086, options to purchase 8,256 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.20 to $30.40 and 188,372 shares of preferred stock on an as converted basis were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2004, the dilutive effect of unvested stock grants of 12,976, options to purchase 10,460 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.20 to $30.40 and 171,806 shares of preferred stock on an as converted basis were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

9. Commitments and Contingencies:

 

Employee Separation Agreements

 

During 2004, we implemented organizational changes to better align our costs with our revenue structure upon the completion of our plan to sell our non-strategic assets. These organizational changes included a reduction in our workforce. We entered into separation agreements with certain employees which require them to render services until their termination date in order to receive termination benefits. The liability related to these termination benefits is being recognized ratably over the employees’ service periods in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. We estimate that approximately $4,000 will be paid in the remainder of 2005 related to these separation agreements, of which $3,408 is included in accrued payroll costs in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2005, with the remainder to be expensed ratably over the remaining 2005 service period.

 

Contingencies

 

On May 7, 1999, Doris Johnson and Charles Dougherty filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California against Patriot, Wyndham, their respective operating partnerships and PaineWebber Group, Inc. This action, Johnson v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. C-99-2153, was commenced on behalf of all former holders of Bay Meadows stock during a class period from June 2, 1997 to the date of filing. The action asserts securities fraud claims and alleges that the purported class members were wrongfully induced to tender their shares as part of the Patriot/Bay Meadows merger based on a fraudulent prospectus. The action seeks unspecified damages and further alleges that defendants continued to defraud shareholders about their intentions to acquire numerous hotels and saddle the company with massive debt during the class period. Three other actions against the same defendants subsequently were filed in the Northern District of California: (i) Ansell v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. C-99-2239 (filed May 14, 1999), (ii) Sola v. PaineWebber Group, Inc., et al., No. C-99-2770 (filed June 11, 1999), and (iii) Gunderson v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. C 99-3040 (filed June 23, 1999). Another action with substantially identical allegations, Susnow v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1354-T (filed June 15, 1999) also subsequently was filed in the Northern District of Texas. By order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, these actions along with certain actions identified below have been consolidated in the Northern District of California for consolidated pretrial purposes. On or about October 13, 2000, the defendants moved to dismiss the actions. On or about August 15, 2001, the Court granted Defendants’ motions to dismiss the action, dismissing some of the claims with prejudice and granting leave to replead certain other claims in the Complaint. On or about October 15, 2001, plaintiff filed an amended complaint seeking substantially the same relief as in the original complaint. On or about December 20, 2001, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On or about September 3, 2002, the Court granted in part and denied in part Defendants’ motion to dismiss. The Court did not dismiss certain of Plaintiffs’ claims under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. An answer to the complaint has been filed and the parties have been exchanging discovery. The Court has not yet certified a class. On or about February 28, 2005, the parties entered into a stipulation of settlement. Pursuant to the stipulation of settlement, we shall issue 11,000 shares of Wyndham common stock to the proposed settlement class. We also have agreed to contribute a maximum amount of $1,000 to the settlement class, only in the event that the trading price of Wyndham common stock falls below a certain threshold for a defined period of time. Furthermore, we have agreed to allow the settlement class to participate in a rights offering. The parties currently are negotiating the terms of the rights offering. The stipulation of settlement is subject to Court approval. As of March 31, 2005, we have recorded a reserve of $11,200 to cover the cost of the settlement.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

On or about June 22, 1999, a lawsuit captioned Levitch v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1416-D, was filed in the Northern District of Texas against Patriot, Wyndham, James D. Carreker and Paul A. Nussbaum. This action asserts securities fraud claims and alleges that, during the period from January 5, 1998 to December 17, 1998, the defendants defrauded shareholders by issuing false statements about the company. The complaint sought unspecified damages and was filed on behalf of all shareholders who purchased Patriot American and Wyndham stock during that period. Three other actions, Gallagher v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1429-L, filed on June 23, 1999, David Lee Meisenburg, et al. v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., Wyndham International, Inc., James D. Carreker, and Paul A. Nussbaum Case No. 3-99-CV1686-X, filed July 27, 1999 and Deborah Szekely v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1866-D, filed on or about August 27, 1999, allege substantially the same allegations. By orders of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, these actions have been consolidated with certain other shareholder actions and transferred to the Northern District of California for consolidated pretrial purposes. On or about October 20, 2000, the defendants moved to dismiss the actions. On or about August 15, 2001, the Court granted Defendants’ motions to dismiss the action, dismissing some of the claims with prejudice and granting leave to replead certain other claims in the Complaint. On or about October 15, 2001, plaintiff filed an amended complaint seeking substantially the same relief as in the original complaint. On or about December 20, 2001, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On or about September 3, 2002, the Court dismissed in its entirety the complaint and granted plaintiffs leave to amend. On or about December 2, 2002, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. The Court has not yet certified a class. On or about September 30, 2004, the parties entered into a stipulation of settlement with class counsel to settle the litigation. The stipulation of settlement is subject to Court approval. Pursuant to the stipulation of settlement, we shall pay $2,500 in cash when an order is entered by the Court preliminarily approving the proposed settlement and an additional $2,500 on or before the second anniversary of the final Court approval. As of March 31, 2005, we have recorded an adequate reserve to cover the cost of the settlement.

 

On May 29, 2002, the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General Department of Legal Affairs filed a lawsuit in Leon County, Florida (Case No. 02-CA-1296) naming us, Patriot, and four current or former Wyndham employees as defendants. In this case, the Attorney General alleged that the imposition of energy surcharges, resort fees and automatic service fees violates the State’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. We filed a motion to dismiss this suit, which was granted in part, and two of the individual defendants have been dismissed. The Attorney General seeks damages, penalties and attorneys’ fees from the remaining defendants. We intend to vigorously defend this lawsuit. Discovery is on-going. This suit may not be resolved for a number of years and it is not possible to predict the ultimate cost to us. However, the Court has stated its preliminary interpretation of the applicable penalty statute. The Attorney General has argued that the statute should be construed such that the maximum penalty would be $10 each time a consumer was allegedly deceived. Pursuant to the Court’s construction, if the Attorney General’s Office fully prevails on its claims that Wyndham willfully engaged in a deceptive trade practice by charging energy fees, the maximum penalty that could be imposed is $10 (exclusive of actual damages or attorneys’ fees).

 

On June 20, 2002, plaintiffs in the case entitled Roller-Edelstein, et al. v. Wyndham International, Inc., et al., filed an amended complaint in Dallas County District Court (case no. 02-04946-A) alleging that supplemental fees charged to hotel guests constituted common law fraud, breach of contract and violated Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The plaintiffs claim to represent a nationwide class and have estimated damages in excess of $10,000. We have answered this complaint, but little formal discovery has been taken and the Court has not yet certified a class. We have tentatively agreed to settle this case, without admitting liability. Under the proposed settlement, we would (i) provide a coupon for discounts at our properties to affected class members, (ii) make a

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

$50 charitable donation, (iii) pay attorneys’ fees in an amount up to $240, and (iv) agree to make changes in our disclosures regarding resort fees. The Court has not yet held a hearing on the joint motion to preliminarily approve the settlement and certify a settlement class. As of March 31, 2005, we have recorded an adequate reserve to cover the cost of the settlement.

 

On or about June 8, 2003, the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General notified Wyndham that a complaint had been filed with its Fair Labor and Practices Division against Wyndham’s Westborough, Massachusetts location. According to the Office of the Attorney General, the complaint alleged that Wyndham-Westborough had violated certain provisions of Massachusetts’ wage payment laws (Massachusetts General Statutes c. 149, § 152A) by failing to remit to its employees all amounts owed by statute. On or about January 2, 2004, Wyndham received notice of a second Attorney General complaint also alleging a violation of c. 149, § 152A, this time with respect to all of Wyndham’s Massachusetts hotels. Although we intend to vigorously defend against these complaints, we have nevertheless fully cooperated with the Attorney General’s office by providing it with documents and other information in hopes of quickly resolving these matters. Because the Office of the Attorney General does not disclose the names of complainants, it is unclear who the complainants are, and how many are involved. The focus of the investigation has been distribution of “service charges” to service employees. Wyndham Westborough’s Massachusetts counsel and counsel for seven Wyndham Westborough employees have settled all charges involving “service charge” issues and we are in receipt of settlement agreements signed by all seven potential plaintiffs and their attorney. A number of Wyndham Westborough employees and ex-employees who are not represented by counsel have also sought payment of “service charges” collected by the hotel. In each instance in which the subject has been raised, Wyndham Westborough has made distributions to these individuals in return for their execution of a settlement agreement.

 

We are a party to a number of other claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business. However, we do not consider the ultimate liability with respect to these other claims and lawsuits to be material in relation to our consolidated financial condition or operations.

 

10. Dividends

 

We do not anticipate paying a dividend to the common shareholders and we are prohibited under the terms of the senior credit facility and increasing rate loans facility from paying dividends on the class A common stock. Also, we are prohibited under the terms of the January 24, 2002 amendments to the senior credit facility and increasing rate loans facility from paying the cash portion of any dividends on the preferred stock. However, the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to receive on a quarterly basis a dividend equal to 9.75% per annum on a cumulative basis payable in cash and additional shares of preferred stock. In addition, according to the terms of the series A and series B preferred stock, if the cash dividends on the preferred stock are in arrears and unpaid for a period of 60 days or more, then an additional amount of dividends shall accrue at a rate per annum equal to 2.0% of the stated amount of each share of preferred stock then outstanding from the last payment date on which cash dividends were to be paid in full until such time as all cash dividends in arrears have been paid in full. Such additional dividends shall be cumulative and payable in additional shares of preferred stock.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we issued preferred stock dividends of approximately 289,550 shares of series A and series B preferred stock with a stated value of $28,955. We deferred payment of the cash portion of the dividends of approximately $7,306. In addition, we issued an additional stock dividend of 79,292 shares of series A and series B preferred stock with a stated value of $7,929 in payment of additional dividends at a rate of 2.0% per annum as cash dividends on the preferred stock were in arrears for at least 60 days as of March 31, 2005.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

As of March 31, 2005, the deferred payments of the cash portion of the preferred stock dividend totaled approximately $109,628 and are included in dividends payable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

11. Discontinued Operations:

 

The Company accounts for certain revenues and expenses as originating from discontinued operations pursuant to SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. SFAS 144 requires that sales of long-lived assets, or the identification of assets as held for sale, be treated as discontinued operations. Any gain or loss from the disposition, and any income or expenses associated with assets held for sale, are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations.

 

The financial results for the assets we classified as held for sale are reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The operating results of discontinued operations were as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Hotel revenues

   $ 54,230     $ 129,659  

Hotel expenses

     (48,510 )     (110,384 )

Interest expense

     (3,748 )     (7,022 )

Depreciation and amortization(1)

     —         (16,561 )

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

     22,288       (1,018 )

Impairment loss

     —         (1,963 )

Other income (expense)

     78       (144 )
    


 


Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ 24,338     $ (7,433 )
    


 



(1) In accordance with SFAS 144, we cease depreciation on properties after they have been identified as held for sale. The depreciation expense reflected above for the three months ended March 31, 2004 was recorded before the assets were identified as held for sale.

 

12. Segment Reporting:

 

Our reportable segments are currently: (1) hotels and resorts and (2) other. On March 24, 2005, we completed the sale of 23 hotels. This sale constituted the disposition of all but three of our hotels in the non-proprietary branded segment. With this sale, all our hotels and resorts including the Golden Door Spa have been combined into one reportable segment. The 2004 segment data has been restated to reflect the change to the reportable segments.

 

The hotels and resorts segment is comprised primarily of Wyndham branded properties: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts®, Wyndham Luxury Resorts®, Wyndham Garden Hotels® and Summerfield Suites by Wyndham. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts® are upper upscale, full-service hotel properties that contain an average of 300 hotel rooms, generally between 15,000 and 315,000 square feet of meeting space and a full range of guest services and amenities for business and leisure travelers, as well as conferences and conventions. The hotels are located primarily in the central business districts and dominant suburbs of major metropolitan markets and are targeted to business groups, meetings, and individual business and leisure travelers. These hotels offer elegantly appointed facilities and high levels of guest service. Wyndham Luxury Resorts® are five-star hotel properties that are

 

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(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

distinguished by their focus on incorporating the local environment into every aspect of the property, from decor to cuisine to recreation. The luxury collection includes the Golden Door Spa, one of the world’s preeminent spas. Wyndham Garden Hotels® are full-service properties, which serve individual business travelers and are located principally near major airports and suburban business districts. Amenities and services generally include a three-meal restaurant, signature Wyndham Garden Hotels® libraries, and laundry and room service. Summerfield Suites by Wyndham offers guests the highest quality lodging in the upper upscale all-suites segment. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room and a private bedroom. Many suites feature two-bedroom, two-bath units. The hotels also have a swimming pool, exercise room and other amenities to serve business and leisure travelers.

 

Other includes management fee and service fee income and interest and other income, general and administrative costs, interest expense and other charges. General and administrative costs and interest expense are not allocated to each reportable segment; therefore, they are reported in the aggregate within the other segment.

 

The following table presents the financial information for our reportable segments:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

 
     Hotels and Resorts

   Other

    Total

 

Revenues

   $ 276,467    $ 6,154     $ 282,621  

Operating income (loss)

     67,945      (60,511 )     7,434  
     Three Months Ended March 31, 2004

 
     Hotels and Resorts

   Other

    Total

 

Revenues

   $ 269,422    $ 5,233     $ 274,655  

Operating income (loss)

     58,405      (68,084 )     (9,679 )

 

The following table represents revenue information by geographic area for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. Revenues are attributed to the United States and its territories and International based on the location of hotel properties.

 

     Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

     United States

   International

   Total

Revenues

   $ 268,828    $ 13,793    $ 282,621
     Three Months Ended March 31, 2004

     United States

   International

   Total

Revenues

   $ 262,533    $ 12,122    $ 274,655

 

13. Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure:

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we issued stock dividends of 289,550 shares and 262,958 share of series A and series B preferred stock with a stated value of $28,955 and $26,296, respectively. We deferred payment of the cash portion of the dividend of approximately $7,306 in each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. We also issued additional stock dividends during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 of 79,292 shares and 72,115 shares of series A and series B preferred stock with a stated value of $7,929 and $7,212, respectively, in payment of additional dividends at a rate of 2.0% per annum as cash dividends on the preferred stock were in arrears for at least 60 days as of March 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

We recorded a decrease of $76 (net of taxes of $0) and an increase of $149 (net of taxes of $99) to other comprehensive income during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, for the change in the fair value of the effective derivatives. Also, in the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we recorded amortization of $594 (net of taxes of $0) and $890 (net of taxes of $594), respectively, to earnings as a reduction of the transitional adjustment that was recorded in other comprehensive income in 2001. We recorded a charge to earnings of $2,715 to write off expired derivatives the three months ended March 31, 2005. The charge to earnings for the write off of expired derivative instruments resulted from transition adjustments recorded upon adoption of SFAS 133, as amended, on January 1, 2001. In addition, we paid $4,708 and $12,368 in settlement payments for the ineffective hedges during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

14. Subsequent Events:

 

In May 2005, certain tax concession agreements related to the operation of two hotels in Puerto Rico, which previously expired on December 31, 2003 and January 1, 2004, were renewed and extended for a period of ten years retroactively from the date of expiration. These concession agreements provide for the reduction of certain taxes, including income, excise, property, and volume of business taxes by as much as 90%. A tax concession agreement related to a third property in Puerto Rico is set to expire on December 31, 2005. We intend to file for renewal and extension of this agreement.

 

On May 10, 2005, we completed the refinancing of our corporate credit facilities and the majority of our outstanding mortgage debt. We entered into a $1,650,000 refinancing, extending our corporate debt maturities to 2011. This represents approximately 90 percent of our outstanding debt. Additionally, the debt pre-funds $100,000 in capital to be invested into our owned and leased properties.

 

On April 15, 2005, the Company entered into a definitive recapitalization agreement with certain investors in our series B preferred stock that is expected to greatly simplify our capital structure and governance. In the recapitalization, the existing classification of our common stock will be eliminated, all outstanding shares of our series A and series B preferred stock (including accrued but unpaid dividends) will be converted into common stock and the existing common stockholders will continue to hold shares of our common stock. At the closing of the transaction, the holders of our series A and series B preferred stock will own approximately 85 percent of the outstanding common stock of the Company and the existing common stockholders will own approximately 15 percent of the outstanding common stock of the Company.

 

The recapitalization, which is structured as a merger of a subsidiary of the Company into the Company, is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the approval of the holders of a majority of the voting power held by our stockholders and the holders of at least two-thirds of our series B preferred stock. The investors that are party to the recapitalization agreement have agreed to vote all of their shares of our stock, representing approximately 49 percent of the outstanding voting power of the Company and approximately 90 percent of the outstanding shares of our series B preferred stock, in favor of the transaction. It is expected that the size of our Board of Directors will be reduced from its present size of 19 members; however, it is anticipated that a majority of the existing members of our Board of Directors, including certain independent directors, will remain on the Board. The recapitalization agreement contains covenants of the Company and the investors that provide certain protections for our minority shareholders for a period of time following the closing of the recapitalization. The transaction is anticipated to be completed during the summer of 2005.

 

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, and the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.

 

Certain statements in this Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under §21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “thinks” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, those matters discussed under the caption “Risk Factors,” in our 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, as well as the following:

 

    the impact of general economic conditions in the United States;

 

    industry conditions, including competition;

 

    business strategies and intended results;

 

    our ability to effect sales of our assets on terms and conditions favorable to us;

 

    our ability to integrate acquisitions into our operations and management;

 

    our ability to integrate management and franchise relationships;

 

    risks associated with the hotel industry and real estate markets in general;

 

    the impact of terrorist activity or war, threats of terrorist activity or war and responses to terrorist activity on the economy in general and the travel and hotel industries in particular;

 

    travelers’ fears of exposure to contagious diseases;

 

    our ability to remediate the material weakness in internal controls related to our income tax accounts;

 

    capital expenditure requirements;

 

    legislative or regulatory requirements; and

 

    access to capital markets.

 

Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our goals will be achieved. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We assume no obligation to update or revise them or provide reasons why actual results may differ.

 

Results of operations:

 

General

 

As of March 31, 2005, we owned and leased 36 hotels with approximately 13,000 guestrooms as compared to 91 owned and leased hotels with approximately 26,300 guestrooms at March 31, 2004. This decrease was a result of hotels sold and leases terminated during that twelve-month period. As of March 31, 2005, we managed 38 hotels and franchised 68 hotels as compared to 26 managed hotels and 53 franchised hotels at March 31, 2004. The increase in managed hotels was primarily attributable to conversions of sold hotels to managed properties under new agreements during the twelve months ended March 31, 2005. The increase in franchised hotels was primarily the result of the conversions to franchises due to the termination of leases on six Summerfield Suites by Wyndham properties in April 2004 and the sale of six Summerfield Suites by Wyndham properties in

 

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December 2004. Also, the sale on March 24, 2005 of a portfolio of 23 hotel properties resulted in the addition of new franchises for the 15 Wyndham branded hotel properties included in the transaction. In addition, as of March 31, 2005, we had a strategic alliance with a third party for eight hotels with approximately 2,400 guestrooms, compared with seven hotels included in the alliance with approximately 2,300 guestrooms at March 31, 2004.

 

At March 31, 2005, we had approximately $26.8 million of assets classified as held for sale. We classify certain assets as held for sale based on our management having the authority and intent of entering into commitments for sale transactions expected to close in the next twelve months.

 

On May 10, 2005, we completed the refinancing of our corporate credit facilities and the majority of our outstanding mortgage debt. We entered into a $1.65 billion refinancing, extending our corporate debt maturities to 2011. This represents approximately 90 percent of our outstanding debt. Additionally, the debt pre-funds $100 million in capital to be invested into our owned and leased properties.

 

As a result of the refinancing on May 10, 2005, $293.2 million of the $560.2 million that matures during the remainder of 2005 has been extended to 2011. In addition, we can elect to extend $261 million for three additional twelve-month periods provided there is not a default under the loans and other minor conditions are met which are within our control. The remaining maturities represent $6 million related to normal principal amortization.

 

There can be no assurance that we will be able to meet our debt service obligations and, to the extent that we cannot, we may lose some or all of our assets, including hotel properties. Adverse economic conditions could cause the terms on which we borrow to worsen. Those circumstances, if we are in need of funds to repay indebtedness, could force us to liquidate one or more investments in properties at times that may not permit realization of the maximum return on those investments. The foregoing risks associated with our debt obligations may inhibit our ability to raise capital in both the public and private markets and may have a negative impact on our credit rating.

 

We adopted Interpretation 46(R) (“FIN 46R”) as of January 1, 2004. Pursuant to the adoption of FIN 46R, we evaluated our joint ventures, management and franchise contracts to determine whether any agreements qualify as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and whether, as such, we meet the criteria of a primary beneficiary. We identified the Wyndham Anatole management contract as a VIE where we were identified as the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Wyndham Anatole has been included in our consolidated financial statements. The Wyndham Anatole management contract met the FIN 46R criteria for consolidation into our financial statements due to the requirement that we reimburse the owner for any shortfall in the payment of mortgage debt and the owner’s preferred return prior to payment of management fees. This reimbursement is limited to $21 million and is backed by a letter of credit. This $21 million letter of credit triggers consolidation due to us being exposed to the majority of the risks of loss. As of March 31, 2005, $4.7 million had been drawn against this letter of credit. Even though our risk of loss is limited solely to the $21 million, our projections indicate that it is a remote possibility that the property will not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to cover debt service during the term of the management contract and therefore the owner has no risk of loss. The consolidation results in an increase of $307.2 million and $310.2 million in our consolidated assets at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. Our balance sheets at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 also reflect the Wyndham Anatole mortgage debt and capital lease obligations of $167.8 million and $168.9 million, respectively, even though we are not a party to nor guarantor of this debt. Our net income does not change as a result of the consolidation of the Wyndham Anatole as profit is 100% attributable to the owner and recorded as minority interest.

 

On December 22, 2004, we formed a joint venture with Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners (“LBREP”) to expand and develop Summerfield Suites by Wyndham, Wyndham’s upscale, extended-stay brand. The transaction included the sale of six Summerfield Suites by Wyndham and the sale of an equity interest in the

 

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entity that owns our Summerfield brand to LBREP. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement with LBREP, we initially hold a 66.67% ownership interest in the joint venture, however, we have 50% voting rights. In addition, LBREP has a priority return. Therefore, in accordance with FIN 46R, our joint venture with LBREP is consolidated in our financial statements at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

Results of Operations: Three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2004

 

Our room revenues were $147.6 million and $139.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of our room revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was $12.8 million and $13.4 million, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our room revenues increased by approximately $8.4 million. Occupancy, average daily rate, or ADR, and revenue per available room, or RevPAR, increased by 0.7%, 5.9% and 6.8%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The increases in occupancy, ADR and RevPAR can be attributed to continued growth in the lodging industry resulting in increases in the leisure, corporate group and commercial retail segments of our business.

 

Our food and beverage revenues were $83.8 million and $84.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of our food and beverage revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $16.4 million and $17.2 million, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our food and beverage revenues were flat for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004.

 

Our other hotel revenues were $45.1 million and $44.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of our other revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our other revenues increased approximately $300,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in other minor operating revenues, partially offset by a decrease in communication revenues.

 

Our room expenses were $32.3 million and $31 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of our room expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $3 million and $3.1 million, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our room expenses increased approximately $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The overall increase in our room expenses is primarily attributable increases in labor costs and sales commissions associated with the 0.7% increase in occupancy.

 

Our food and beverage expenses were $52.7 million and $53.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of our food and beverage expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $8.3 million and $8.8 million, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our food and beverage expenses were flat for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004.

 

Our other hotel expenses were $101.1 million and $99.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of other expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $7.9 million and $8.3 million, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our other expenses increased approximately $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The increase is attributable to higher utility costs and increases in other minor operating expenses.

 

Our management fee and service fee income was $5.4 million and $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase in our management fee and service fee income is a result of an increase in the number of managed hotels and higher hotel revenue upon which the fees are based.

 

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Our interest and other income was $785,000 and $516,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase is primarily attributable to increased interest income related to higher interest rates on notes receivable. The one-month LIBOR rate was 2.87% and 1.09% as of March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

Our general and administrative expenses were $15.5 million and $14.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase is primarily attributable to a $2.2 million increase in severance expenses associated with staff reductions at our corporate office and a $1.4 million increase in write-offs of abandoned projects, partially offset by a reduction in general and administrative salaries and wages of $1.4 million.

 

Our interest expense was $46.2 million and $50.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of the interest expense remained constant at $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our interest expense decreased approximately $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, due primarily to decreases in total debt, partially offset by increases in interest rates. Our total debt decreased from approximately $2.7 billion (including $170.3 million in Wyndham Anatole debt) at March 31, 2004 to approximately $1.8 billion (including $167.8 million in Wyndham Anatole debt) at March 31, 2005. The one-month LIBOR rate was 2.87% and 1.09% as of March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and our weighted average interest rate, excluding hedges, as of March 31, 2005 was 7.39% as compared to 6.13% as of March 31, 2004.

 

Our depreciation and amortization expense was $27.5 million and $31.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of the depreciation and amortization expense during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $3 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our depreciation and amortization expense decreased approximately $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This decrease is primarily attributable to certain assets becoming fully depreciated or reclassified as held for sale subsequent to March 31, 2004.

 

The income tax provision was $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and is mainly caused by the taxability of profitable operations in foreign jurisdictions. This compares to an income tax provision of $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. The decrease in the tax provision is due to the recording of a reduced valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets in the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. As discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, we have a valuation against the full amount of our net deferred tax asset. We provide a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of our deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

Minority interests’ share of operations from consolidated subsidiaries was $6.1 million and $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. This decrease is primarily due to a decrease in minority interest attributable to the Wyndham Anatole.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2005, we recorded a gain of $8.2 million compared to a gain of $9.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 for the change in the value of the ineffective interest rate hedge contracts. Also, during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we paid $4.7 million and $12.4 million, respectively, in settlement payments for ineffective hedges. In addition, we recorded amortization of $594,000 (net of taxes of $0) and $890,000 (net of taxes of $594,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, to earnings as a reduction of the transitional adjustment that was recorded in other comprehensive income in 2001. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we recorded a charge to earnings of $2.7 million to write-off expired derivative instruments. The charge to earnings for the write-off of expired derivative instruments resulted from transition adjustments recorded upon adoption of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, as amended, on January 1, 2001.

 

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Income from discontinued operations was $24.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to a loss from discontinued operations of $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. The increase in income is attributable to the decrease in the loss from operations of discontinued hotels of $6.5 million, the decrease in impairment loss of $1.9 million and the increase in the gain on sale of assets of $23.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004.

 

As a result of the above, our net income was $24.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to a net loss of $29.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004.

 

Results of reporting segments:

 

Our reportable segments are currently: (1) hotels and resorts and (2) other. On March 24, 2005, we completed the sale of 23 hotels. This sale constituted the disposition of all but three of our hotels in the non-proprietary branded segment. With this sale, all our hotels and resorts have been combined into one reportable segment.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2004

 

The hotels and resorts segment is comprised primarily of Wyndham branded properties: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts®, Wyndham Luxury Resorts®, Wyndham Garden Hotels® and Summerfield Suites by Wyndham. This segment represented approximately 97.8% and 98.1% of our total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Total revenue for this segment was $276.5 million compared to $269.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of our total revenues was $30.7 million and $32.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Operating income for this segment was $67.9 million compared to $58.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Wyndham Anatole portion of the operating income was approximately $5.3 million and $6.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Excluding the Wyndham Anatole, our revenue increased approximately $8.6 million and operating income increased approximately $11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The increases in revenue and operating income for this segment can be primarily attributed to increases in occupancy, ADR and RevPAR of 0.7%, 5.9% and 6.8%, respectively, as demand increased in the leisure, corporate group and commercial retail segments of our business as a result of continued growth in the lodging industry. The increase in operating income was also due to a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense due primarily to certain assets becoming fully depreciated or reclassified as held for sale subsequent to March 31, 2004.

 

Other represents revenue from various operating businesses, including management and other service companies. Expenses in this segment are primarily interest, depreciation, amortization and corporate general and administrative expenses. Total revenue for the segment was $6.2 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase in this segment’s revenue was primarily the result of increases in management fees as a result of an increase in the number of managed hotels and higher hotel revenue upon which the fees are based. Operating losses for this segment were $60.5 million and $68.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The decrease in operating loss was primarily due to reductions in losses on derivative financial instruments of $4.5 million and reductions in interest expense of $3.9 million, partially offset by increases in severance expenses associated with staff reductions at our corporate offices of $2.2 million.

 

Recent Events

 

In May 2005, certain tax concession agreements related to the operation of two hotels in Puerto Rico, which previously expired on December 31, 2003 and January 1, 2004, were renewed and extended for a period of ten years retroactively from the date of expiration. These concession agreements provide for the reduction of certain taxes, including income, excise, property, and volume of business taxes by as much as 90%. A tax concession agreement related to a third property in Puerto Rico is set to expire on December 31, 2005. We intend to file for renewal and extension of this agreement.

 

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During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we sold our investments in 23 hotels to a private investment fund managed by Goldman Sachs and affiliates of Highgate Holdings and two additional hotel properties in separate transactions. We received net cash proceeds from the sales of approximately $229.7 million, after the repayment of mortgage debt of $139 million. We recorded a net gain of $22 million as a result of these asset sales. Also, we used $210 million of the net cash proceeds to pay down a portion of the senior credit facility and term loans, and we retained the rest of the net cash proceeds in accordance with the terms of the senior credit facilities. We have three assets we expect to sell by the end of the third quarter of 2005.

 

On May 10, 2005, we completed the refinancing of our corporate credit facilities and the majority of our outstanding mortgage debt. We entered into a $1.65 billion refinancing, extending our corporate debt maturities to 2011. This represents approximately 90 percent of our outstanding debt. Additionally, the debt pre-funds $100 million in capital to be invested into our owned and leased properties.

 

On April 15, 2005, the Company entered into a definitive recapitalization agreement with certain investors in our series B preferred stock that is expected to greatly simplify Wyndham’s capital structure and governance. In the recapitalization, the existing classification of our common stock will be eliminated, all outstanding shares of our series A and series B preferred stock (including accrued but unpaid dividends) will be converted into common stock and the existing common stockholders will continue to hold shares of our common stock. At the closing of the transaction, the holders of our series A and series B preferred stock will own approximately 85 percent of the outstanding common stock of the Company and the existing common stockholders will own approximately 15 percent of the outstanding common stock of the Company.

 

The recapitalization, which is structured as a merger of a subsidiary of the Company into the Company, is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the approval of the holders of a majority of the voting power held by our stockholders and the holders of at least two-thirds of our series B preferred stock. The investors that are party to the recapitalization agreement have agreed to vote all of their shares of our stock, representing approximately 49 percent of the outstanding voting power of the Company and approximately 90 percent of the outstanding shares of our series B preferred stock, in favor of the transaction. It is expected that the size of our Board of Directors will be reduced from its present size of 19 members; however, it is anticipated that a majority of the existing members of our Board of Directors, including certain independent directors, will remain on the Board. The recapitalization agreement contains covenants of the Company and the investors that provide certain protections for our minority shareholders for a period of time following the closing of the recapitalization. The transaction is anticipated to be completed during the summer of 2005.

 

Statistical Information

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005, our portfolio of owned and leased hotels experienced an increase in occupancy, ADR and RevPAR as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004. The following table sets forth certain statistical information for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 for the 32 hotels we will own and lease after the completion of the planned dispositions, excluding The Wyndham New York which we acquired in August 2004, as if these hotels were owned or leased for the entire periods presented.

 

    Three months ended March 31,

    Occupancy

    ADR

   RevPAR

    2005

    2004

    2005

   2004

   2005

   2004

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

  78.3 %   77.6 %   $ 162.67    $ 153.45    $ 127.43    $ 119.12

Wyndham Luxury Resorts

  75.8     76.2       296.91      291.03      225.09      221.78

Wyndham Garden Hotels

  72.3     69.8       109.58      100.33      79.22      70.06

Non-Proprietary Branded Hotels

  83.6     86.5       97.36      85.73      81.37      74.18
   

 

 

  

  

  

Weighted average

  78.3 %   77.6 %   $ 163.75    $ 154.58    $ 128.14    $ 119.96
   

 

 

  

  

  

 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2005 were $32.1 million, inclusive of $2.4 million in Wyndham Anatole cash; and our restricted cash was $75.9 million, inclusive of $2.5 million in Wyndham Anatole restricted cash. Our cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2004 were $97.7 million, inclusive of $1.8 million in Wyndham Anatole cash; and our restricted cash was $115.4 million, inclusive of $6.9 million in Wyndham Anatole restricted cash. Restricted cash is comprised of furniture, fixture and equipment reserves, tax and insurance escrows, derivative collateral, deferred maintenance reserves and ground rent reserves.

 

Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities

 

Our principal source of cash flow is from the operations of the hotels that we own, lease, manage and franchise. Cash flows from operating activities were $18.3 million and $12.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Operational cash flows increased for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004 primarily due to increased cash flows from the operations of our owned, leased and managed hotels, partially offset by higher interest payments.

 

Cash Flows from Investing and Financing Activities

 

Cash flows provided by our investing activities were $352.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, resulting primarily from proceeds received from the sale of assets during the period. Cash flows used in financing activities of $362.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 were primarily related to principal repayments made on our debt as a result of asset sales.

 

Cash flows provided by our investing activities were $170.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004, resulting primarily from proceeds received from the sale of assets during the period and changes to our restricted cash reserves during the period. This was partially offset by renovation expenditures at certain hotels. Cash flows used in financing activities of $147.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 were primarily related to principal payments made on our debt.

 

Credit Facilities

 

As of March 31, 2005, we had approximately $23.1 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility, $744.1 million outstanding on term loans I and $243.2 million outstanding on term loans II. Additionally, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $58.5 million. Also, as of March 31, 2005, we had $789.2 million of mortgage debt outstanding that encumbered 17 hotels and capital leases and other debt of $40.5 million, resulting in total indebtedness of approximately $1.84 billion. Included in the total indebtedness is $167.8 million in mortgage debt and capital lease obligations associated with the Wyndham Anatole of which we are not a party to nor guarantor of this loan (see note 4 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). As of March 31, 2005, we had approximately $201.3 million in liquidity. Our liquidity is defined as revolver availability ($189.7 million) plus cash in our overnight accounts ($11.6 million).

 

We have considered our short-term liquidity needs and the adequacy of adjusted estimated cash flows and other expected liquidity sources to meet these needs. We believe that our principal short-term liquidity needs are to fund our normal recurring expenses and our debt service requirements. We anticipate that these needs will be fully funded from our cash flows provided by operating activities and, when necessary, from our revolving credit facility. In the past, we have generally met our long-term liquidity requirements for the funding of activities, such as development and scheduled debt maturities, major renovations, expansions and other non-recurring capital improvements, through long-term secured and unsecured indebtedness and the proceeds from the sale of our assets. In the future, we may seek to increase our capital resources through similar activities or, subject to limitations imposed by the terms of our credit agreements and preferred stock, through offerings of debt or equity securities, including convertible notes and preferred or common stock.

 

 

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As a result of existing financing agreements, the separate assets and liabilities of the special purpose entities which own directly or indirectly the Wyndham Baltimore, Wyndham Boston, Wyndham El San Juan Hotel and Casino, Wyndham Bel Age, Wyndham San Diego, Wyndham Philadelphia, Wyndham Buttes Resort, Wyndham Burlington, Wyndham Northwest Chicago and Wyndham El Conquistador Resort and Country Club properties are not available to pay the debts of consolidated Wyndham and do not constitute obligations of consolidated Wyndham. However, amounts permitted to be distributed by such special purpose entities to consolidated Wyndham are available to consolidated Wyndham in accordance with such existing financing agreements.

 

As of March 31, 2005, under the terms of the applicable credit facility, loan agreement, and lease agreement, our principal amortization and balloon payment requirements and our future five-year minimum lease payments are summarized as follows:

 

     Payments due by year

     Total

    Remainder
of 2005


    2006

    2007

   2008

   2009

   2010 and
thereafter


     (in thousands)

Debt

   $ 1,801,146 (1)   $ 558,114 (2)   $ 1,045,328 (3)   $ 6,152    $ 6,663    $ 5,908    $ 178,981

Capital leases obligations

     39,008 (1)     2,072       2,729       2,463      1,397      1,057      29,290

Office leases(4)

     7,307       2,040       2,488       2,014      490      275      —  

Hotel and ground leases(4)

     151,972       6,349       7,521       8,444      8,449      8,407      112,802
    


 


 


 

  

  

  

Total

   $ 1,999,433     $ 568,575     $ 1,058,066     $ 19,073    $ 16,999    $ 15,647    $ 321,073
    


 


 


 

  

  

  


(1) The Wyndham Anatole debt and capital lease obligations of $167.8 million is included, however, we are not a party to nor guarantor of this debt (see note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

(2) As a result of the refinancing on May 10, 2005, $293.2 million of the $558.1 million that matures during the remainder of 2005 has been extended to 2011. In addition, we can elect to extend $261 million for three additional twelve-month periods provided there is not a default under the loans and other minor conditions are met which are within our control. The remaining maturities represent $3.8 million related to normal principal amortization.

 

(3) The refinancing on May 10, 2005, also extended $1.040 billion of the $1.045 billion of debt maturing in 2006 to 2011.

 

(4) Office, hotel and ground leases are operating leases and are included in operating expenses.

 

Dividends

 

We do not anticipate paying a dividend to our common shareholders and we are prohibited under the terms of our senior credit facility and increasing rate loans facility from paying dividends on our class A common stock. For the six year period beginning September 30, 1999, dividends on our series A and series B preferred stock are payable partly in cash and partly in additional shares of our series A and series B preferred stock, with the cash portion aggregating $29.25 million per year, so long as there is no redemption or conversion of our series A and series B preferred stock. For the following four years, dividends are payable in cash or additional shares of our series A or series B preferred stock, as the case may be, as determined by our board of directors. After year ten, dividends are payable solely in cash.

 

We are prohibited under the terms of the January 24, 2002 amendments to the senior credit facility and increasing rate loans facility from paying cash dividends on the series A and series B preferred stock. As of March 31, 2005, we have deferred payments of the cash portion of the preferred stock dividend totaling approximately $109.6 million. In addition, according to the terms of our series A and series B preferred stock, if the cash dividends on the preferred stock are in arrears and unpaid for at least 60 days, then an additional amount of dividends will accrue at an annual rate of 2.0% of the stated amount of each share of preferred stock then outstanding from the last payment date on which cash dividends were to be paid in full until the cash dividends in

 

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arrears have been paid in full. These additional dividends are cumulative and payable in additional shares of preferred stock. As of March 31, 2005, we have issued additional stock dividends of 1,015,365 shares of series A and series B preferred stock with a stated value of $101.5 million.

 

Renovations and Capital Improvements

 

During the first three months of 2005, we invested approximately $22.4 million in capital improvements and renovations. These capital expenditures included (i) costs related to enhancing the revenue-producing capabilities of our hotels and (ii) costs related to recurring maintenance capital expenditures. During 2005, we anticipate spending approximately $100 million in capital expenditures primarily for recurring maintenance capital expenditures and technological initiatives. We are limited to capital expenditures of $125 million per year, plus $25 million per year for emergency capital expenditures under the terms of the January 24, 2002 amendments to the senior credit facility and increasing rate loans facility.

 

We attempt to schedule renovations and improvements during traditionally lower occupancy periods in an effort to minimize disruption to the hotel’s operations. Therefore, we do not believe such renovations and capital improvements will have a material effect on the results of operations of the hotels. Capital expenditures will be financed through capital expenditure reserves or with working capital.

 

Inflation

 

Operators of hotels in general possess the ability to adjust room rates quickly. However, competitive pressures may limit our ability to raise room rates in the face of inflation.

 

Seasonality

 

The hotel industry is seasonal in nature; however, the periods during which our hotel properties experience higher revenues vary from property to property and depend predominantly on the property’s location. Our revenues typically have been higher in the first and second quarters than in the third or fourth quarters.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to: impairment of assets; assets held for sale; bad debts; income taxes; insurance reserves; derivatives; and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

The following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

We periodically review the carrying value of our assets, including intangible assets, to determine if events and circumstances exist indicating that assets might be impaired. If facts and circumstances support this possibility of impairment, management will prepare undiscounted and discounted cash flow projections, which require judgments that are both subjective and complex.

 

We use judgment in projecting which assets we will sell within the next twelve months. These judgments are based on our knowledge of the current market and the status of current negotiations with third parties. If we expect assets to be sold within 12 months, they are reclassified as assets held for sale on the balance sheet.

 

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We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

 

We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. While we have considered ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made.

 

We have reserves for taxes and associated interest that may become payable in future years as a result of audits by taxing authorities. Although we believe that the positions taken on previously filed tax returns are reasonable, we nevertheless have established tax and interest reserves in recognition that various taxing authorities may challenge the positions taken by us resulting in additional liabilities for taxes and interest. The tax reserves are reviewed as circumstances warrant and adjusted as events occur that affect our potential liability for additional taxes, such as lapsing of applicable statues of limitations, conclusion of tax audits, additional or reduced exposure based on current calculations, identification of new issues, release of administrative guidance or rendering of a court decision affecting a particular tax issue.

 

We maintain a paid loss deductible insurance plan for commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation loss exposures related to the hotel operations. The primary loss deductible retention limit is currently $1,000 per occurrence for general liability, $250 per occurrence for automobile liability and $500 per occurrence for workers’ compensation loss, in most jurisdictions. The estimates of the ultimate liability for losses and associated expenses are based upon a third party actuarial analysis and projection of actual historical development trends of loss frequency, severity and incurred but not reported claims as well as traditional issues that affect loss cost such as medical and statutory benefit inflation. In addition, the actuarial analysis compares our trends against general insurance industry development trends to develop an estimate of ultimate costs within the deductible retention. Large claims or incidents that could potentially involve material amounts are also monitored closely on a case-by-case basis. As of March 31, 2005, our balance sheet included an estimated liability with respect to this self-insurance program of $31.6 million.

 

Our objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with a portion of our variable-rate debt. As of March 31, 2005, we did not have any derivatives designated as fair value hedges. Additionally, we do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We use a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date to determine the fair value of the derivative instruments. For the majority of financial instruments including most derivatives, standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analyses, option pricing models, replacement cost and termination cost are used to determine fair value. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized. Future cash inflows or outflows from the derivative instruments depend upon future borrowing rates. If assumptions about future borrowing rates prove to be materially incorrect, the recorded value of these agreements could also prove to be materially incorrect. Because we use the derivative instruments to reduce our exposure to increases in variable interest rates, thus effectively fixing a portion of our variable interest rates, the impact of changes in future borrowing rates could result in interest expense being either higher or lower than might otherwise have been incurred on the variable-rate borrowings had the rates not been fixed. A reduction in interest rates could result in a competitive advantage for companies in a position to take advantage of a lower cost of capital.

 

We are defendants in lawsuits that arise out of, and are incidental to, the conduct of our business. Management uses judgment, with the aid of legal counsel, to record accruals for losses that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated, as a result of any pending actions against us.

 

 

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS 150 specifies that instruments within its scope embody obligations of the issuer and that, therefore, the issuer must classify them as liabilities. SFAS 150 was effective immediately for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003. For all other instruments, SFAS 150 went into effect at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of a non-public entity. For contracts that were created or modified before May 31, 2003 and still exist at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, entities should record the transition to SFAS 150 by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle. SFAS 150 prohibits entities from restating financial statements for earlier years presented. On October 29, 2003, the FASB deferred the provisions of paragraphs 9 and 10 of SFAS 150 as they apply to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. Those provisions require that a mandatorily redeemable minority interest within the scope of SFAS 150 be classified as a liability on a parent company’s financial statement in certain situations, including when a finite-lived entity is consolidated. The deferral of those provisions is expected to remain in effect while certain issues are addressed in either Phase II of the FASB’s Liabilities and Equity project or Phase II of the FASB’s Business Combinations Project. However, the FASB did not defer the disclosure provisions relating to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. Therefore, in accordance with SFAS 150, if we liquidate the consolidated subsidiaries in which there exists a minority interest, we would be required to pay approximately $12.2 million in cash. Such amount is lower than the carrying amount of the minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries by $5.3 million.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123 (Revised 2004), “Shared-Based Payment.” SFAS 123R is a revision of SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation”, and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”. Among other items, SFAS 123R eliminates the use of the intrinsic value method of accounting permitted under APB 25, and requires companies to expense the fair value of employee stock options and similar share-based payment awards. Under SFAS 123R, share-based payment awards are expensed based on the fair value of the awards on their grant dates and the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest. The fair values of the share-based payment awards are estimated using an option-pricing model that appropriately reflects a company’s specific circumstances and the economics of the company’s share-based payment transactions. Compensation expense for share-based payment awards, along with the related tax effects, is recognized as the awards vest. SFAS 123R also requires the tax benefit associated with these share-based payment awards be classified as financing activities in the statement of cash flow rather than operating activities as currently permitted. Pursuant to a rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 14, 2005 amending the compliance dates for SFAS 123R, we will be required to adopt SFAS 123R beginning January 1, 2006. The provisions of SFAS 123R apply to all outstanding and unvested share-based payment awards at the company’s adoption date. SFAS 123R offers alternative transition methods of adopting this final rule. At the present time, we have not determined which alternative method we will use.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

 

Our primary market risk exposure is to future changes in interest rates related to our derivative financial instruments and other financial instruments, including debt obligations, interest rate swaps, interest rate caps, and future debt commitments.

 

We manage our debt portfolio by periodically entering into interest rate swaps and caps to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating rates or to limit our exposure to rising interest rates.

 

The following table provides information as of March 31, 2005 about our derivative and other financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.

 

    For fixed rate debt obligations, the table presents principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity date and contracted interest rates at March 31, 2005. For variable rate debt obligations, the table presents principal cash flows by expected maturity date and contracted interest rates at March 31, 2005.

 

    For interest rate swaps and caps, the table presents notional amounts and weighted-average interest rates or strike rates by expected (contractual) maturity dates. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual cash flows to be exchanged under the contract. Weighted average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve at March 31, 2005.

 

     Remainder
of 2005


    2006

    2007

    2008

    2009

    Thereafter

    Face Value

    Fair
Value


 
     (dollars in thousands)  

Debt

                                                                

Long-term debt obligations including current portion Fixed Rate

   $ 19,523 (1)   $ 9,913 (2)   $ 8,615     $ 8,060     $ 6,965     $ 208,271     $ 261,347     $ 259,919  

Average Interest Rate

     8.87 %     8.70 %     8.35 %     8.26 %     8.06 %     7.92 %                

Variable Rate

   $ 540,663 (1)   $ 1,038,144 (2)   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 1,578,807 (3)   $ 1,578,807  

Average Interest Rate

     7.04 %     9.43 %     —         —         —         —                    

Interest Rate Derivative Financial Instruments Related to Debt

                                                                

Interest Rate Swaps (based on British LIBOR)

                                                                

Pay Fixed/Receive Variable

   $ 56,243     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 56,243     $ 50  

Average Pay Rate

     4.62 %     —         —         —         —         —                    

Average Receive Rate

     5.03 %     —         —         —         —         —                    

Interest Rate Swaps (based on U.S LIBOR)

                                                                

Pay Fixed/Receive Variable

   $ 42,188     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 42,188     $ (392 )

Average Pay Rate

     5.25 %     —         —         —         —         —                    

Average Receive Rate

     3.45 %     —         —         —         —         —                    

Interest Rate Caps

                                                                

Notional Amount

   $ 818,055     $ 35,000     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 853,055     $ —    

Strike Rate

     5.92 %     7.00 %     —         —         —         —                    

Forward Rate

     3.45 %     4.46 %     —         —         —         —                    

(1) As a result of the refinancing on May 10, 2005, $293.2 million of the $560.2 million that matures during the remainder of 2005 has been extended to 2011. In addition, we can elect to extend $261 million for three additional twelve-month periods provided there is not a default under the loans and other minor conditions are met which are within our control. The remaining maturities represent $6 million related to normal principal amortization.

 

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(2) The refinancing on May 10, 2005, also extended $1.040 billion of the $1.048 billion of debt maturing in 2006 to 2011.

 

(3) Wyndham Anatole debt of $167.8 million is included, however, we are not a party to nor guarantor of this debt (see note 4 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

As of March 31, 2005, management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer), evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on this evaluation, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and include controls and procedures designed to insure the information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

As discussed in “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting”, in our Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 15, 2005 for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 8, 2005, as amended by Amendment No. 2 to the Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 29, 2005, and as amended by Amendment No. 3 to the Form 10-K filed with the Commission on May 16, 2005 as of December 31, 2004, the Company did not maintain effective controls over the accounting and review of income taxes and the determination of deferred income taxes and the related valuation allowance. Specifically, the Company did not maintain effective controls over the reconciliation of its income tax assets and liabilities to the underlying differences between the tax basis and accounting basis of each component of the Company’s balance sheet. In addition, the related income tax asset valuation allowance was not reconciled to the underlying supporting detail. This control deficiency resulted in an audit adjustment to the fourth quarter 2004 consolidated financial statements. During the quarter ended March 31, 2005, as the Company was continuing to remediate internal controls over income tax accounting, the Company identified an additional $1.7 million income tax receivable write-off related to 2004, which resulted in the restatement of the 2004 financial statements. Additionally, this control deficiency could result in a misstatement of income taxes payable, deferred income tax assets and liabilities and the related income tax provision that could result in a material misstatement to the annual or interim financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, management determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness. Because of this material weakness, we have concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria in Internal Control—Integrated Framework.

 

In 2005, we plan to implement improved monitoring controls over the income tax account balance sheet review process and have engaged a third party consultant to assist our personnel in conducting a comprehensive and detailed review of our tax accounting and reporting processes and procedures for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. Once fully implemented, management believes that these new policies and procedures will be effective at remediating this material weakness.

 

Other than the matters discussed in the two preceding paragraphs, during the three month period ended March 31, 2005, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of such evaluation.

 

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PART II:    OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

On May 7, 1999, Doris Johnson and Charles Dougherty filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California against Patriot, Wyndham, their respective operating partnerships and PaineWebber Group, Inc. This action, Johnson v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. C-99-2153, was commenced on behalf of all former holders of Bay Meadows stock during a class period from June 2, 1997 to the date of filing. The action asserts securities fraud claims and alleges that the purported class members were wrongfully induced to tender their shares as part of the Patriot/Bay Meadows merger based on a fraudulent prospectus. The action seeks unspecified damages and further alleges that defendants continued to defraud shareholders about their intentions to acquire numerous hotels and saddle the company with massive debt during the class period. Three other actions against the same defendants subsequently were filed in the Northern District of California: (i) Ansell v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. C-99-2239 (filed May 14, 1999), (ii) Sola v. PaineWebber Group, Inc., et al., No. C-99-2770 (filed June 11, 1999), and (iii) Gunderson v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. C 99-3040 (filed June 23, 1999). Another action with substantially identical allegations, Susnow v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1354-T (filed June 15, 1999) also subsequently was filed in the Northern District of Texas. By order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, these actions along with certain actions identified below have been consolidated in the Northern District of California for consolidated pretrial purposes. On or about October 13, 2000, the defendants moved to dismiss the actions. On or about August 15, 2001, the Court granted Defendants’ motions to dismiss the action, dismissing some of the claims with prejudice and granting leave to replead certain other claims in the Complaint. On or about October 15, 2001, plaintiff filed an amended complaint seeking substantially the same relief as in the original complaint. On or about December 20, 2001, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On or about September 3, 2002, the Court granted in part and denied in part Defendants’ motion to dismiss. The Court did not dismiss certain of Plaintiffs’ claims under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. An answer to the complaint has been filed and the parties have been exchanging discovery. The Court has not yet certified a class. On or about February 28, 2005, the parties entered into a stipulation of settlement. Pursuant to the stipulation of settlement, we shall issue 11 million shares of Wyndham common stock to the proposed settlement class. We also have agreed to contribute a maximum amount of $1 million to the settlement class, only in the event that the trading price of Wyndham common stock falls below a certain threshold for a defined period of time. Furthermore, we have agreed to allow the settlement class to participate in a rights offering. The parties currently are negotiating the terms of the rights offering. The stipulation of settlement is subject to Court approval. As of March 31, 2005, we have recorded a reserve of $11.2 million to cover the cost of the settlement.

 

On or about June 22, 1999, a lawsuit captioned Levitch v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1416-D, was filed in the Northern District of Texas against Patriot, Wyndham, James D. Carreker and Paul A. Nussbaum. This action asserts securities fraud claims and alleges that, during the period from January 5, 1998 to December 17, 1998, the defendants defrauded shareholders by issuing false statements about the company. The complaint sought unspecified damages and was filed on behalf of all shareholders who purchased Patriot American and Wyndham stock during that period. Three other actions, Gallagher v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1429-L, filed on June 23, 1999, David Lee Meisenburg, et al. v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., Wyndham International, Inc., James D. Carreker, and Paul A. Nussbaum Case No. 3-99-CV1686-X, filed July 27, 1999 and Deborah Szekely v. Patriot American Hospitality, Inc., et al., No. 3-99-CV1866-D, filed on or about August 27, 1999, allege substantially the same allegations. By orders of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, these actions have been consolidated with certain other shareholder actions and transferred to the Northern District of California for consolidated pretrial purposes. On or about October 20, 2000, the defendants moved to dismiss the actions. On or about August 15, 2001, the Court granted Defendants’ motions to dismiss the action, dismissing some of the claims with prejudice and granting leave to replead certain other claims in the Complaint. On or about October 15, 2001, plaintiff filed an amended complaint seeking substantially the same relief as in the original complaint. On or about December 20, 2001, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On or about September 3, 2002, the Court dismissed in its entirety the complaint and granted plaintiffs leave to amend. On or about December 2, 2002, plaintiffs filed an

 

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amended complaint. The Court has not yet certified a class. On or about September 30, 2004, the parties entered into a stipulation of settlement with class counsel to settle the litigation. The stipulation of settlement is subject to Court approval. Pursuant to the stipulation of settlement, we shall pay $2.5 million in cash when an order is entered by the Court preliminarily approving the proposed settlement and an additional $2.5 million on or before the second anniversary of the final Court approval. As of March 31, 2005, we have recorded an adequate reserve to cover the cost of the settlement.

 

On May 29, 2002, the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General Department of Legal Affairs filed a lawsuit in Leon County, Florida (Case No. 02-CA-1296) naming us, Patriot, and four current or former Wyndham employees as defendants. In this case, the Attorney General alleged that the imposition of energy surcharges, resort fees and automatic service fees violates the State’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. We filed a motion to dismiss this suit, which was granted in part, and two of the individual defendants have been dismissed. The Attorney General seeks damages, penalties and attorneys’ fees from the remaining defendants. We intend to vigorously defend this lawsuit. Discovery is on-going. This suit may not be resolved for a number of years and it is not possible to predict the ultimate cost to us. However, the Court has stated its preliminary interpretation of the applicable penalty statute. The Attorney General has argued that the statute should be construed such that the maximum penalty would be $10,000 each time a consumer was allegedly deceived. Pursuant to the Court’s construction, if the Attorney General’s Office fully prevails on its claims that Wyndham willfully engaged in a deceptive trade practice by charging energy fees, the maximum penalty that could be imposed is $10,000 (exclusive of actual damages or attorneys’ fees). In the event a final judgment is entered in favor of Wyndham, the Attorney General will likely appeal.

 

On June 20, 2002, plaintiffs in the case entitled Roller-Edelstein, et al. v. Wyndham International, Inc., et al., filed an amended complaint in Dallas County District Court (case no. 02-04946-A) alleging that supplemental fees charged to hotel guests constituted common law fraud, breach of contract and violated Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The plaintiffs claim to represent a nationwide class and have estimated damages in excess of $10 million. We have answered this complaint, but little formal discovery has been taken and the Court has not yet certified a class. We have tentatively agreed to settle this case, without admitting liability. Under the proposed settlement, we would (i) provide a coupon for discounts at our properties to affected class members, (ii) make a $50,000 charitable donation, (iii) pay attorneys’ fees in an amount up to $240,000, and (iv) agree to make changes in our disclosures regarding resort fees. The Court has not yet held a hearing on the joint motion to preliminarily approve the settlement and certify a settlement class. As of March 31, 2005, we have recorded an adequate reserve to cover the cost of the settlement.

 

On or about June 8, 2003, the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General notified Wyndham that a complaint had been filed with its Fair Labor and Practices Division against Wyndham’s Westborough, Massachusetts location. According to the Office of the Attorney General, the complaint alleged that Wyndham-Westborough had violated certain provisions of Massachusetts’ wage payment laws (Massachusetts General Statutes c. 149, § 152A) by failing to remit to its employees all amounts owed by statute. On or about January 2, 2004, Wyndham received notice of a second Attorney General complaint also alleging a violation of c. 149, § 152A, this time with respect to all of Wyndham’s Massachusetts hotels. Although we intend to vigorously defend against these complaints, we have nevertheless fully cooperated with the Attorney General’s office by providing it with documents and other information in hopes of quickly resolving these matters. Because the Office of the Attorney General does not disclose the names of complainants, it is unclear who the complainants are, and how many are involved. The focus of the investigation has been distribution of “service charges” to service employees. Wyndham Westborough’s Massachusetts counsel and counsel for seven Wyndham Westborough employees have settled all charges involving “service charge” issues and we are in receipt of settlement agreements signed by all seven potential plaintiffs and their attorney. A number of Wyndham Westborough employees and ex-employees who are not represented by counsel have also sought payment of “service charges” collected by the hotel. In each instance in which the subject has been raised, Wyndham Westborough has made distributions to these individuals in return for their execution of a settlement agreement.

 

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We are a party to a number of other claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business. However, we do not consider the ultimate liability with respect to these other claims and lawsuits to be material in relation to our consolidated financial condition or operations.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

We are prohibited under the terms of the January 24, 2002 amendments to the senior credit facility and increasing rate loans facility from paying cash dividends on the series A and series B preferred stock. As of March 31, 2005, we have deferred payments of the cash portion of the preferred stock dividend totaling approximately $109.6 million. In addition, according to the terms of our series A and series B preferred stock, if the cash dividends on the preferred stock are in arrears and unpaid for at least 60 days, then an additional amount of dividends will accrue at an annual rate of 2.0% of the stated amount of each share of preferred stock then outstanding from the last payment date on which cash dividends were to be paid in full until the cash dividends in arrears have been paid in full. These additional dividends are cumulative and payable in additional shares of preferred stock. As of March 31, 2005, we have issued additional stock dividends of 1,015,365 shares of series A and series B preferred stock with a stated value of $101.5 million.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

No matters were submitted during the first quarter of the calendar year covered by this Form 10-Q to a vote of our shareholders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Item No.


  

Description


31.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

By:

  /s/    ELIZABETH SCHROEDER        
    Elizabeth Schroeder
   

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

 

DATED: May 16, 2005

 

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