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Exhibit 99.1

 

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following table sets forth our selected financial information. The selected operating data and balance sheet data have been extracted from our consolidated financial statements for each of the periods presented and should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

(In thousands, except per share data)    As of and for the Years Ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  

Operating data (1):

          

Room rentals and other hotel services (2)

   $ 83,086      $ 92,531      $ 83,740      $ 62,837      $ 48,218   
                                        

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

     (11,441     1,790        2,851        2,406        1,806   

Discontinued operations

     (16,084     5,469        1,564        1,649        1,198   
                                        

Net earnings (loss)

     (27,525     7,259        4,415        4,055        3,004   

Noncontrolling interest

     130        (603     (337     (334     (226
                                        

Net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interests

     (27,395     6,656        4,078        3,721        2,778   

Preferred stock dividends

     (1,474     (1,160     (948     (1,215     (6

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

     (28,869     5,496        3,130        2,506        2,772   
                                        

Adjusted EBITDA (3)

     (1,916     35,784        29,230        20,883        15,795   
                                        

FFO (4)

     (16,892     14,897        15,358        11,189        9,637   
                                        

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

          

basic

     21,647        20,840        20,197        12,261        12,062   
                                        

diluted for EPS calculation

     21,647        20,840        20,217        12,272        12,062   
                                        

diluted for FFO per share calculation

     21,647        22,346        22,343        14,960        12,062   
                                        

Net earnings per common share from continuing
operations - basic

     (0.60     0.02        0.08        0.07        0.13   

Net earnings per common share from discontinued
operations - basic

     (0.73     0.24        0.07        0.13        0.10   
                                        

Net earnings per common share basic

     (1.33     0.26        0.15        0.20        0.23   
                                        

Net earnings per common share diluted

     (1.33     0.26        0.15        0.20        0.23   
                                        

FFO per share - basic

     (0.78     0.71        0.76        0.91        0.80   
                                        

FFO per share - diluted

     (0.78     0.70        0.73        0.83        0.80   
                                        

Total assets

     274,395        321,477        311,025        202,148        156,956   

Total debt

     189,513        202,806        196,840        94,878        92,008   

Net cash flow:

          

Provided by operating activities

     6,101        20,605        16,640        13,558        10,215   

Provided (used) by investing activities

     12,025        (22,558     (104,153     (49,633     (32,355

Provided (used) by financing activities

     (18,410     1,499        83,243        40,348        22,986   
                                        

Dividends per share (5)

     —          0.4625        0.48        0.405        0.26   
                                        

Reconciliation of Weighted average number of shares for EPS diluted to FFO diluted:

          

EPS diluted shares

     21,647        20,840        20,217        12,272        12,062   

Common stock issuable upon exercise or conversion of:

          

Warrants

     —          —          8        —          —     

Series A Preferred Stock (6)

     —          1,506        2,118        2,688        —     
                                        

FFO diluted shares

     21,647        22,346        22,343        14,960        12,062   
                                        

 

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(In thousands, except per share data)    As of and for the Years Ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  

RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

          

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ (28,869   $ 5,496      $ 3,130      $ 2,506      $ 2,772   

Interest, including disc ops

     13,015        13,848        12,908        8,255        5,959   

Income tax benefit, including disc ops

     (1,647     (305     (304     (107     (31

Depreciation and amortization, including disc ops

     14,241        14,982        12,211        8,680        6,863   
                                        

EBITDA

     (3,260     34,021        27,945        19,334        15,563   

Noncontrolling interest

     (130     603        337        334        226   

Preferred stock dividend

     1,474        1,160        948        1,215        6   
                                        

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ (1,916   $ 35,784      $ 29,230      $ 20,883      $ 15,795   
                                        

RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO FFO

          

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ (28,869   $ 5,496      $ 3,130      $ 2,506      $ 2,772   

Depreciation and amortization, including disc ops

     14,241        14,982        12,211        8,680        6,863   

Net (gain) loss on disposition of continuing and discontinued assets

     (2,264     (5,581     17        3        2   
                                        

FFO (4)

   $ (16,892   $ 14,897      $ 15,358      $ 11,189      $ 9,637   
                                        

 

(1) Revenues for all periods exclude revenues from hotels sold or classified as held for sale, which are classified in discontinued operations in the statements of operations.

 

(2) Hotel revenues include room and other revenues from the operations of the hotels.

 

(3) Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We calculate Adjusted EBITDA by adding back to net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders certain non-operating expenses and non-cash charges which are based on historical cost accounting and we believe may be of limited significance in evaluating current performance. We believe these adjustments can help eliminate the accounting effects of depreciation and amortization and financing decisions and facilitate comparisons of core operating profitability between periods, even though Adjusted EBITDA also does not represent an amount that accrues directly to common shareholders. In calculating Adjusted EBITDA, we also add back preferred stock dividends and noncontrolling interests, which are cash charges.

Adjusted EBITDA doesn’t represent cash generated from operating activities determined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, cash flow from operations or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of our liquidity, nor is Adjusted EBITDA indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. Neither does the measurement reflect cash expenditures for long-term assets and other items that have been and will be incurred. Adjusted EBITDA may include funds that may not be available for management’s discretionary use due to functional requirements to conserve funds for capital expenditures, property acquisitions, and other commitments and uncertainties. To compensate for this, management considers the impact of these excluded items to the extent they are material to operating decisions or the evaluation of our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

(4) FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure. We consider FFO to be a market accepted measure of an equity REIT’s operating performance, which is necessary, along with net earnings (loss), for an understanding of our operating results. FFO, as defined under the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) standards, consists of net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate assets, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets. We believe our method of calculating FFO complies with the NAREIT definition. FFO does not represent amounts available

 

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for management’s discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends or make distributions. All REITs do not calculate FFO in the same manner; therefore, our calculation may not be the same as the calculation of FFO for similar REITs.

We use FFO as a performance measure to facilitate a periodic evaluation of our operating results relative to those of our peers, who, like us, are typically members of NAREIT. We consider FFO a useful additional measure of performance for an equity REIT because it facilitates an understanding of the operating performance of our properties without giving effect to real estate depreciation and amortization, which assume that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, we believe that FFO provides a meaningful indication of our performance.

 

(5) Represents dividends declared by us. The 2008 fourth quarter dividend of $0.08 was paid in February 2009, and was reported as a component of 2009 dividend payments for income tax purposes. Components of the dividends paid for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $0.053 capital gain distribution and $0.027 nondividend distribution to shareholders.

 

(6) The conversion rights of the Series A preferred stock were cancelled as of February 20, 2009.

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information both included and incorporated by reference in this management’s discussion and analysis and other sections of this Form 10-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management has made in light of experience in the business in which we operate, as well as management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions.

Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in: economic conditions generally and the real estate market specifically, legislative/regulatory changes (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts), availability of capital, risks associated with debt financing, interest rates, competition, supply and demand for hotel rooms in our current and proposed market areas, policies and guidelines applicable to real estate investment trusts and other risks and uncertainties described herein, and in our filings with the SEC from time to time. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this report which speak only as of the date of this report.

 

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Overview

We are a self-administered REIT, and through our subsidiaries, we owned 115 limited service hotels in 23 states at December 31, 2009. Our hotels operate under several national franchise and independent brands.

Our significant events for 2009 include:

 

 

Supertel offered to each of the Preferred OP Unit holders the option to extend until October 24, 2010 their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. In October 2009, 126,751 units were redeemed at $10 each. The holders of the remaining 51,035 units elected to extend to October 24, 2010, their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit;

 

 

We sold eight hotels for $17.2 million using the proceeds to pay the underlying mortgages and generating an additional $4.7 million in cash for operations;

 

 

We secured and borrowed $21.7 million to repay maturing loans and to generate operating capital;

 

 

Non cash impairment charges of $24.1 million were booked against hotels sold, held for sale, and held for use; and

 

 

As of December 31, 2009 we had 26 hotels classified as held for sale with a total net book value of $43.1 million. Expected gross proceeds of $50.1 million will be used to pay off the underlying mortgages with remaining cash used for operations.

Additionally, in January 2010, the Company sold the 99 room Comfort Inn located in Dublin, Virginia for approximately $2.75 million. These funds were used to pay off the Village Bank loan with the remaining funds used to reduce the revolving line of credit with Great Western Bank. Also in January 2010, the Company borrowed $0.8 million from First National Bank of Omaha.

We conduct our business through a traditional umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT, in which our hotel properties are owned by our operating partnerships, Supertel Limited Partnership and E&P Financing Limited Partnership, limited partnerships, limited liability companies or other subsidiaries of our operating partnerships. We currently own, indirectly, an approximate 99% general partnership interest in Supertel Limited Partnership and a 100% partnership interest in E&P Financing Limited Partnership.

The discussion that follows is based primarily on our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, and should be read along with the consolidated financial statements and related notes.

 

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RevPAR, ADR and Occupancy

The following table presents our revenue per available room (“RevPAR”), average daily rate (“ADR”) and occupancy by region for 2009 and 2008, respectively. The comparisons of same store operations are for 89 hotels owned and held in continuing operations as of January 1, 2008, including nine of the ten hotels purchased on January 2, 2008.

 

Same Store

Region

   2009        2008  
   Room
Count
     RevPAR      Occupancy     ADR        Room
Count
     RevPAR      Occupancy     ADR  

Mountain

     214       $ 31.96         62.1   $ 51.50           214       $ 38.02         73.2   $ 51.97   

West North Central

     2,447         28.63         59.4     48.22           2,447         31.67         65.3     48.50   

East North Central

     964         36.04         57.2     63.07           964         41.51         63.6     65.27   

Middle Atlantic

     142         38.90         58.9     66.04           142         43.47         64.3     67.63   

South Atlantic

     2,645         26.17         57.7     45.32           2,645         29.03         60.5     47.96   

East South Central

     677         32.99         54.1     61.01           677         34.49         55.3     62.41   

West South Central

     456         25.84         56.9     45.38           456         27.91         59.7     46.73   
                                                                       

Total Same Store Hotels

     7,545       $ 29.23         58.0   $ 50.42           7,545       $ 32.43         62.4   $ 52.00   
                                                                       

 

States included in the Regions   
Mountain    Idaho and Montana
West North Central    Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota
East North Central    Indiana and Wisconsin
Middle Atlantic    Pennsylvania
South Atlantic    Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia
East South Central    Kentucky and Tennessee
West South Central    Arkansas and Louisiana

Our RevPAR, ADR and Occupancy, by franchise affiliation for 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 

Same Store

Brand

   2009        2008  
   Room
Count
     RevPAR      Occupancy     ADR        Room
Count
     RevPAR      Occupancy     ADR  

Limited Service

                       

Midscale w/o F&B *

                       

Comfort Inn/ Comfort Suites

     1,524       $ 39.97         56.6   $ 70.60           1,524       $ 45.52         61.1   $ 74.45   

Hampton Inn

     135         43.62         58.9     74.01           135         50.78         66.8     76.04   

Holiday Inn Express

     125         43.92         67.1     65.44           125         43.39         65.1     66.64   

Other Midscale (1)

     291         29.77         50.5     58.95           291         36.54         58.8     62.15   
                                                                       

Total Midscale w/o F&B *

     2,075       $ 39.02         56.5   $ 69.01           2,075       $ 44.47         61.4   $ 72.41   
                                                                       

Economy

                       

Days Inn

     1,146       $ 27.93         54.4   $ 51.35           1,146       $ 29.44         56.0   $ 52.59   

Super 8

     2,968         28.11         59.6     47.13           2,968         31.45         66.2     47.54   

Other Economy (2)

     258         27.35         43.0     63.54           258         28.73         44.6     64.45   
                                                                       

Total Economy

     4,372       $ 28.02         57.3   $ 48.91           4,372       $ 30.76         62.2   $ 49.46   
                                                                       

Total Same Store Midscale/Economy

     6,447       $ 31.56         57.0   $ 55.32           6,447       $ 35.17         61.9   $ 56.78   
                                                                       

Extended Stay (3)

     1,098       $ 15.53         63.3   $ 24.52           1,098       $ 16.31         64.9   $ 25.13   
                                                                       

Total Same Store Hotels

     7,545       $ 29.23         58.0   $ 50.42           7,545       $ 32.43         62.4   $ 52.00   
                                                                       

 

1

Includes Ramada Limited, Baymont Inn and Sleep Inn brands

2

Includes Guesthouse Inns, Key West Inns, and non franchised independent hotels

3

Includes Savannah Suites

* “w/o F & B” indicates without food and beverage

Same store reflects 89 hotels owned and held in continuing operations as of January 1, 2008, including nine of the ten hotels purchased on January 2, 2008.

 

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2009 to the year ended December 31, 2008

Operating results are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31 (table in thousands):

 

     2009     2008     Continuing
Operations
Variance
 
     Continuing     Discontinued           Continuing     Discontinued          
     Operations     Operations     Total     Operations     Operations     Total    

Revenues

   $ 83,086      $ 22,408      $ 105,494      $ 92,531      $ 32,454      $ 124,985      $ (9,445

Hotel and property operations expenses

     (62,577     (19,270     (81,847     (66,077     (24,888     (90,965     3,500   

Interest expense

     (9,784     (3,231     (13,015     (10,145     (3,703     (13,848     361   

Depreciation and amortization expense

     (11,711     (2,530     (14,241     (11,302     (3,680     (14,982     (409

General and administrative expenses

     (3,813     —          (3,813     (3,696     —          (3,696     (117

Impairment losses

     (7,399     (16,749     (24,148     —          (250     (250     (7,399

Net gains (losses) on dispositions of assets

     (135     2,399        2,264        1        5,580        5,581        (136

Other income

     134        —          134        129        —          129        5   

Income tax benefit (expense)

     758        889        1,647        349        (44     305        409   
                                                        
   $ (11,441   $ (16,084   $ (27,525   $ 1,790      $ 5,469      $ 7,259      $ (13,231
                                                        

Revenues and Operating Expenses

Loss from continuing operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 was $(11.4) million, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $1.8 million for 2008. After recognition of discontinued operations, noncontrolling interests and dividends for preferred stock shareholders, the net loss attributable to common shareholders was $(28.9) million or $(1.33) per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $5.5 million or $0.26 per diluted share for 2008.

During 2009 revenues from continuing operations decreased $9.4 million, or 10.2 percent. This decrease is primarily due to the effects of the economic downturn.

We refer to our entire portfolio as limited service hotels, which we further describe as midscale without food and beverage hotels, economy hotels and extended stay hotels. The same store portfolio used for comparison of the twelve months ending 2009 over the same period of 2008 consists of the 89 hotels in continuing operations that were owned by the company as of January 1, 2008, including nine of ten hotels purchased January 2, 2008. The Company’s 54 same-store economy hotels reflected an 8.9 percent decrease in RevPAR to $28.02 in 2009 with a 7.9 percent decline in occupancy to 57.3 percent with a slight decrease in ADR of 1.1 percent. The Company’s 28 same-store midscale without food and beverage hotels experienced a 4.7 percent decline in ADR. Occupancy dropped 8.0 percent and RevPAR was down 12.3 percent to $39.02. The extended stay hotels are economy hotels with significantly lower ADR and RevPAR than other limited service hotels. ADR for the seven same-store extended stay hotels was down 2.4 percent from the prior year to $24.52. Occupancy slipped 2.5 percent, and RevPAR decreased 4.8 percent to $15.53. The total same-store portfolio of 89 hotels for the year ended 2009, compared with the prior year, had a 3.0 percent decline in ADR with a coinciding 7.1 percent drop in occupancy, which resulted in a 9.9 percent decrease in RevPAR.

Hotel and property operations expenses from continuing operations for the year ended 2009 decreased $3.5 million or 5.3 percent. These decreases primarily result from reductions in hourly staffing levels and other cost-saving initiatives implemented across the portfolio to compensate for the occupancy decrease.

Interest Expense, Depreciation and Amortization Expense and General and Administration Expense

Interest expense from continuing operations decreased by $0.4 million, due primarily to lower interest rates on variable rate debt. The depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations increased $0.4 million for 2009 over 2008, which was caused by capital improvements to the hotels. The general and administration expense from continuing operations for 2009 rose $0.1 million or 3.2 percent compared to 2008. The primary driver for this increase is an increase in payroll expense for severance pay, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees.

 

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Impairment Charges

In 2009 we recorded $7.4 million of impairment charges on five hotels classified as held for use. An additional $16.7 million of impairment was charged against seventeen properties in discontinued operations. Fourteen of these seventeen properties are classified as held for sale and represent $16.2 million of the impairment charge; the remaining three have been sold as of December 31, 2009 and represent $0.5 million of the impairment. For additional information, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.

In 2008 we recorded an impairment charge of $0.3 million on two held for sale hotels.

Dispositions

In 2009 the net losses on dispositions of assets in continuing operations increased $0.1 million over 2008, partially as a result of franchise-mandated upgrades to the properties. In 2009 discontinued operations reflected a $2.4 million gain on the disposition of assets. Of this, gains of $2.5 million are attributable to eight properties that have been sold; while $0.1 million of net losses on the sale of assets are attributable to assets held for sale.

Income Tax Benefit

The income tax benefit from continuing operations is related to the taxable loss from our taxable REIT subsidiary, the TRS Lessee. Management believes the federal and state income tax rate for the TRS Lessee will be approximately 38%. The tax benefit is a result of TRS Lessee’s losses for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. The income tax benefit will vary based on the taxable earnings or loss of the TRS Lessee, a C corporation.

The income tax benefit from continuing operations increased by approximately $0.4 million during 2009 compared to the year ago period, due to an increased loss from continuing operations by the TRS Lessee in 2009.

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2008 to the year ended December 31, 2007

Operating results are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31 (table in thousands):

 

     2008     2007     Continuing
Operations
Variance
 
     Continuing     Discontinued           Continuing     Discontinued          
     Operations     Operations     Total     Operations     Operations     Total    

Revenues

   $ 92,531      $ 32,454      $ 124,985      $ 83,740      $ 27,891      $ 111,631      $ 8,791   

Hotel and property operations expenses

     (66,077     (24,888     (90,965     (58,228     (20,469     (78,697     (7,849

Interest expense

     (10,145     (3,703     (13,848     (9,510     (3,398     (12,908     (635

Depreciation and amortization expense

     (11,302     (3,680     (14,982     (9,321     (2,890     (12,211     (1,981

General and administrative expenses

     (3,696     —          (3,696     (3,864     —          (3,864     168   

Impairment losses

     —          (250     (250     —          —          —          —     

Net gains (losses) on dispositions of assets

     1        5,580        5,581        (16     (1     (17     17   

Other income

     129        —          129        177        —          177        (48

Income tax benefit (expense)

     349        (44     305        (127     431        304        476   
                                                        
   $ 1,790      $ 5,469      $ 7,259      $ 2,851      $ 1,564      $ 4,415      $ (1,061
                                                        

Revenues and Operating Expenses

Earnings from continuing operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 reflected $1.8 million, compared to net earnings of $2.9 million for 2007. After recognition of discontinued operations, noncontrolling interest and dividends for preferred stock shareholders, the net earnings available to common shareholders reflected $5.5 million or $0.26 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $3.1 million or $0.15 per diluted share for 2007.

 

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During 2008 revenues from continuing operations increased $8.8 million, or 10.5 percent, of which $10.7 million was due to the increased number of properties related to acquisitions and $(1.9) million was due to a revenue decrease from the same store portfolio. The same store portfolio used for comparison of the twelve months ending 2008 over the same period of 2007 consists of 70 hotels in continuing operations that were owned by the company as of January 1, 2007. The Company’s 40 same-store economy hotels posted a 2.1 percent improvement in RevPAR to $30.56 in 2008 with a 1.3 percent increase in occupancy to 63.3 percent with a 0.9 percent increase in ADR from $47.91 to $48.32. The Company’s 23 same store midscale without food and beverage hotels had a 2.1 percent decrease in ADR and a 4.4 percent decrease in occupancy resulting in a RevPAR of $45.67, compared to $48.79 in 2007. The extended stay hotels are economy hotels with significantly lower ADR and RevPAR than other limited service hotels. ADR for the seven same store extended stay hotels was down 2.6 percent from the prior year to $25.13. Occupancy was down 5.8 percent, and RevPAR decreased 8.3 percent to $16.31. The total same store portfolio of 70 hotels for the year ended 2008, compared with the prior year, had a 0.8 percent decrease in ADR and a 1.9 percent decrease in occupancy, which resulted in a 2.7 percent decrease in RevPAR.

Hotel and property operations expenses from continuing operations for the year ended 2008 increased $7.8 million or 13.5 percent, of which $8.5 million was related to new hotel acquisitions, and $(0.7) million was from the same-store portfolio.

Interest Expense, Depreciation and Amortization Expense and General and Administration Expense

Interest expense from continuing operations increased by $0.6 million, due primarily to increased debt used for hotel acquisitions. The depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations increased $2.0 million for 2008 over 2007. This is primarily related to hotel acquisitions as well as asset additions for the continuing operations portfolio outpacing the amount of assets exceeding their useful life. The general and administration expense from continuing operations for 2008 decreased $0.2 million or 4.3 percent compared to 2007. The primary driver for this decrease is a reduction in professional consulting fees resulting from less acquisition activity in 2008.

Impairment Charges

For 2008, we recorded an impairment charge of $0.3 million on two held for sale hotels. In 2007, no impairment charges were recorded.

Dispositions

In 2008, we recognized net gains on the disposition of assets of approximately $5.6 million, due to the sale of two hotels.

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

The income tax benefit (expense) from continuing operations is related to the taxable earnings (loss) from our taxable REIT subsidiary, the TRS Lessee. Management believes the federal and state income tax rate for the TRS Lessee will be approximately 40%. The tax benefit (expense) is a result of TRS Lessee’s earnings (losses) for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. The income tax benefit (expense) will vary based on the taxable earnings (loss) of the TRS Lessee, a C corporation. The income tax benefit from continuing operations increased by approximately $0.5 million during 2008 compared to the prior period, due to an increased loss from continuing operations by the TRS Lessee in 2008 compared to 2007.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our income and ability to meet our debt service obligations, and make distributions to our shareholders, depends upon the operations of the hotels being conducted in a manner that maintains or increases revenue, or reduces expenses, to generate sufficient hotel operating income for TRS Lessee to pay the hotels’ operating expenses, including management fees and rents to us. We depend on rent payments from TRS Lessee to pay our operating expenses and debt service and to make distributions to shareholders.

 

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The Company’s operating performance, as well as its liquidity position, has been and continues to be negatively affected by recent economic conditions, many of which are beyond our control. The Company does not believe it is likely that these adverse economic conditions, and their effect on the hospitality industry, will improve significantly in the next two quarters.

Our business requires continued access to adequate capital to fund our liquidity needs. In 2009, the Company reviewed its entire portfolio, identified properties considered non-core and developed timetables for disposal of those assets deemed non-core. We focused on improving our liquidity through cash generating asset sales and disposition of assets that are not generating cash at levels consistent with our investment principles. In 2010, our foremost priorities are preserving and generating capital sufficient to fund our liquidity needs. Given the deterioration and uncertainty in the economy and financial markets, management believes that access to conventional sources of capital will be challenging and management has planned accordingly. We are also working to proactively address challenges to our short-term and long-term liquidity position.

The following are our expected actual and potential sources of liquidity, which we currently believe will be sufficient to fund our near-term obligations:

 

   

Cash and cash equivalents;

 

   

Cash generated from operations;

 

   

Proceeds from asset dispositions;

 

   

Proceeds from additional secured or unsecured debt financings; and/or

 

   

Proceeds from public or private issuances of debt or equity securities.

These sources are essential to our liquidity and financial position, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully access them (particularly in the current economic environment). If we are unable to generate cash from these sources, we may have liquidity-related capital shortfalls and will be exposed to default risks. While we believe that we will have adequate capital for our near –term uses, significant issues with access to the liquidity sources identified above could lead to our insolvency.

In the near-term, the Company’s cash flow from operations is not projected to be sufficient to meet all of our liquidity needs. In response, management has identified non-core assets in our portfolio to be liquidated over a one to ten year period. Among the criteria for determining properties to be sold was potential upside when hotel fundamentals return to stabilized levels. The 26 properties held for sale as of December 31, 2009 were determined to be less likely to participate in increased cash flow levels when markets do improve. As such, we expect these dispositions to help us (1) preserve cash, through potential disposition of properties with current or projected negative cash flow and/or other potential near-term cash outlay requirements (including debt maturities) and (2) generate cash, through the potential disposition of strategically identified non-core assets that we believe have equity value above debt.

Subsequent to year end, the Company sold a Comfort Inn located in Dublin, Virginia, for approximately $2.75 million. These funds were used to pay off the Village Bank Loan with the remaining $1.7 million used to reduce the revolving line of credit with Great Western Bank. With respect to the remainder of 2010, we are actively marketing the remaining 25 properties that we expect will result in the elimination of $34.6 million of debt and generate an expected $7.5 million of proceeds for operations. We have continued to receive strong interest in our 25 held for sale properties. The marketing process has been affected by deteriorating economic conditions and we have experienced some decreases in expected pricing. If this trend continues to worsen, we may be unable to complete the disposition of identified properties in a manner that would generate cash flow in line with management’s estimates as noted above. Our ability to dispose of these assets is impacted by a number of factors. Many of these factors are beyond our control, including general economic conditions, availability of financing and interest rates. In light of the current economic conditions, we cannot predict:

 

   

whether we will be able to find buyers for identified assets at prices and/or other terms acceptable to us;

 

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whether potential buyers will be able to secure financing; and

 

   

the length of time needed to find a buyer and to close the sale of a property.

As our debt matures, our principal payment obligations also present significant future cash requirements. We may not be able to successfully extend, refinance or repay our debt due to a number of factors, including decreased property valuations, limited availability of credit, tightened lending standards and deteriorating economic conditions. Historically, extending or refinancing loans has required the payment of certain fees to, and expenses of, the applicable lenders. Any future extensions or refinancing will likely require increased fees due to tightened lending practices. These fees and cash flow restrictions will affect our ability to fund other liquidity uses. In addition, the terms of the extensions or refinancing may include operational and financial covenants significantly more restrictive than our current debt covenants.

The Company’s $9.0 million note payable to Wells Fargo Bank ($7.4 million balance from continuing operations at December 31, 2009) matures on August 12, 2010. The company’s other 2010 maturities (at December 31, 2009) consist of approximately $5.1 million of principal amortization on mortgage loans and a $0.5 million note payable to Elkhorn Valley Bank. The company intends to refinance or repay these 2010 maturities using our existing lines of credit, other financing, funds from operations or proceeds from the sale of hotels. If the Company is unable to repay or refinance its debt as it becomes due, then its lenders have the ability to take control of its encumbered hotel assets.

The Company is also required to meet various financial covenants required by its existing lenders. If the Company’s future financial performance fails to meet these financial covenants, then its lenders also have the ability to take control of its encumbered hotel assets. Defaults with lenders due to failure to repay or refinance debt when due or failure to comply with financial covenants could also result in defaults under our credit facilities with Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. Our Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank credit facilities contain cross-default provisions which would allow Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank to declare a default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we default on our other loans, and such default would permit that lender to accelerate our indebtedness under any such loan. If this were to happen, whether due to failure to repay or refinance debt when due or failure to comply with financial covenants, the Company’s ability to conduct business could be severely impacted as there can be no assurance that the adequacy and timeliness of cash flow would be available to meet the Company’s liquidity requirements. The Company believes it has the ability to repay its indebtedness when due with cash generated from operations, sales of hotels, refinancings or the issuance of stock, while at the same time continuing to be a substantial owner of limited service and economy hotels. If the economic environment does not improve in 2010, the Company’s plans and actions may not be sufficient and could lead to possibly failing financial debt covenant requirements.

The Company declared in 2008 and paid the quarterly common stock dividend of .08 per share on February 2, 2009, but there have been no common stock dividends declared during 2009. The Board of Directors continues to monitor the Company’s dividend requirements to retain its REIT status on a quarterly basis.

Financing

At December 31, 2009, we had long-term debt of $153.9 million from continuing operations consisting of notes and mortgages payable, with a weighted average term to maturity of 5.1 years and a weighted average interest rate of 6.0%. The weighted average fixed rate was 6.9%, and the weighted average variable rate was 4.1%. Aggregate annual principal payments for the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2009  
     Held For Sale      Held For Use      TOTAL  

2010

   $ 26,427       $ 12,976       $ 39,403   

2011

     9,148         7,026         16,174   

2012

     —           61,073         61,073   

2013

     —           3,636         3,636   

2014

     —           4,376         4,376   

Thereafter

     —           64,851         64,851   
                          
   $ 35,575       $ 153,938       $ 189,513   
                          

 

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Of the maturities representing continuing operations in 2010 (at December 31, 2009), approximately $5.1 million consist of principal amortization on mortgage loans, which we expect to fund through cash flows from operations and the sale of hotels. The remaining maturities from continuing operations in 2010 (at December 31, 2009) consist of:

 

   

a $7.4 million balance on the credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank; and

 

   

a $0.5 million note payable to Elkhorn Valley Bank.

The loans with Wells Fargo Bank and Elkhorn Valley Bank are expected to be refinanced or repaid using our existing lines of credit, other financing, funds from operations or proceeds from the sale of hotels. However, certain of these alternatives are not within our control.

In March, 2009, the Company borrowed $1.0 million (fixed rate of 6.5%) from Elkhorn Valley Bank. Funds were used to support operations.

In May, 2009 the Company borrowed $10 million (fixed rate of 5.5%) from the previously unused $10 million term loan facility available under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Great Western Bank dated December 3, 2008 and used a portion of the borrowings to repay in full a $9.0 million mortgage loan (fixed rate 8.4%) with First National Bank of Omaha.

In May, 2009, the Company paid in full the $1.2 million loan with Susquehanna Bank, from a portion of the Gettysburg, PA hotel (Holiday Inn Express) sale proceeds.

In August, 2009, the Company paid in full the $0.1 million loan with Iowa Business Growth, from a portion of the Anamosa, IA (Super 8) sale proceeds.

In November, 2009, the Company amended its $9.0 million credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank to, among other things: (a) set a floor rate of 4.00%; (b) require monthly principal payments of $75,000; and (c) extend the maturity date from November 12, 2009 to May 12, 2010. On March 31, 2010, the maturity of the note was extended to August 12, 2010.

In December, 2009, the Company obtained an approximate $2.0 million line of credit (6.75%) with Elkhorn Valley Bank in Norfolk, NE. Funds will be used to provide operating capital.

We are required to comply with financial covenants for certain of our loan agreements. As of December 31, 2009, we were either in compliance with the financial covenants or obtained waivers for non-compliance (as discussed below). As a result, we are not in default of any of our loans.

 

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Prior to the amendment discussed below, our credit facilities with Great Western Bank required that we maintain consolidated and loan-specific debt service coverage ratios (based on a rolling twelve month period) of at least 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, and consolidated and loan-specific loan to value ratios (based on a rolling twelve month period) that do not exceed 65%, tested annually. As of December 31, 2009, our covenant levels, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, were 1.29 to 1 (consolidated debt service coverage ratio), 1.46 to 1 (loan-specific debt service coverage ratio), 60% (consolidated loan to value ratio) and 65% (loan-specific loan to value ratio). The credit facilities were amended on March 29, 2010 to require maintenance of (a) a consolidated debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.05 to 1, tested quarterly, from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities, (b) a loan-specific debt service coverage ratio of 1.20 to 1, tested quarterly, from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities and (c) consolidated and loan-specific loan to value ratios that do not exceed 70%, tested annually commencing on December 31, 2009, in each case, through the maturity of the credit facilities.

The Great Western Bank amendment also: (a) modifies the borrowing base so that the loans available to the Company may not exceed the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 70% of the total appraised value of the hotels securing the credit facilities and (ii) an amount that would result in a loan-specific debt service coverage ratio of less than 1.20 to 1 from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1 from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities; (b) increases the interest rate on the revolving credit portion of the credit facilities from prime (subject to a 4.50% floor rate) to 5.50% from March 29, 2010 through June 30, 2011 and prime (subject to a 5.50% floor rate) from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities; and (c) gives Great Western Bank the option to increase the interest rates of the credit facilities up to 4.00% any time after June 30, 2011.

Our credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank requires us to maintain a consolidated loan to value ratio (based on a rolling twelve month period) that does not exceed 70%, tested quarterly. As of December 31, 2009, this ratio, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was 75%. The credit facility also requires us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $75 million plus 90% of net proceeds from equity transactions after December 31, 2006, tested quarterly. As of December 31, 2009, our tangible net worth, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was $74.5 million. The Company received a waiver for non-compliance with both of these covenants. In connection with the waiver, the credit facility was amended on March 31, 2010 to require maintenance of a consolidated loan to value ratio that does not exceed 77.5% and a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $70 million, in each case, through the maturity of the credit facility. The amendment also reduced our quarterly minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant (based on a rolling twelve month period) through the maturity of the credit facility from: 0.90 to 1 after preferred dividends and 1.00 to 1 before preferred dividends; to 0.75 to 1 after preferred dividends and 0.80 to 1 before preferred dividends. The credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank was also amended on March 31, 2010 to extend the maturity date from May 12, 2010 to August 12, 2010, require a $200,000 principal payment on March 31, 2010 and require a $100,000 principal payment on April 30, 2010.

On March 25, 2010, our credit facilities with General Electric Capital Corporation were amended to require us to maintain $3.9 million of total adjusted EBITDA (based on a rolling twelve month period), tested quarterly commencing on December 31, 2009, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties through 2011, in lieu of maintenance of minimum fixed charge coverage ratios (FCCRs). This required minimum level of total adjusted EBITDA will be reduced by the pro rata percentage of total adjusted EBITDA attributable to any GE-encumbered properties that are sold, if certain conditions are satisfied. As of December 31, 2009, our total adjusted EBITDA, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties was $5.2 million (the reduction for sold properties was $0.7 million). Commencing in 2012 and continuing for the term of the loans, we are required to maintain, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties, a before dividend FCCR (based on a rolling twelve month period) of 1.3 to 1 and after dividend FCCR (based on a rolling twelve month period) of 1.0 to 1.

The GE amendment also: (a) reduces our consolidated debt service coverage ratio covenant (based on a rolling twelve month period) from 1.4 to 1 for each quarter of 2009 and 1.5 to 1 each quarter thereafter for the term of the loans to 1.05 to 1 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 and each quarter thereafter through 2011 and 1.5 to 1 each quarter thereafter for the term of the loans; (b) defers prepayment fees with respect to prepayments required as a result of the sale of any of our Masters Inn hotels until January 1, 2012; and (c) implements a quarterly cash flow sweep, equal to the amount by which our consolidated debt service coverage ratio exceeds 1.75 to 1 to pay

 

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deferred prepayment fees. As of December 31, 2009, our consolidated debt service coverage ratio, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was 1.35 to 1. In connection with previous amendments and waivers, the interest rate of the loans under our credit facilities with GE have increased by 1.5%. If our FCCR with respect to our GE-encumbered properties equals or exceeds 1.3 to 1 before dividends and 1.0 to 1 after dividends for two consecutive quarters, the cumulative 1.5% increase in the interest rate of the loans will be eliminated.

If we fail to pay our indebtedness when due, fail to comply with covenants or otherwise default on our loans, unless waived, we could incur higher interest rates during the period of such loan defaults, be required to immediately pay our indebtedness and ultimately lose our hotels through lender foreclosure if we are unable to obtain alternative sources of financing with acceptable terms. Our Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank credit facilities contain cross-default provisions which would allow Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank to declare a default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we default on our other loans, and such default would permit that lender to accelerate our indebtedness under any such loan. We are not in default of any of our loans.

Acquisition of Hotels

There were no acquisitions made during 2009.

In 2008, the Company acquired seven hotels in Kentucky, two hotels in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and a hotel in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The combined purchase price of $22 million was funded by term loans of $15.6 million and $6.4 million from our existing credit facilities. The franchise brands consisted of Comfort Inn (2), Comfort Suites (1), Days Inn (4), Quality Inn (1), Sleep Inn (1) and Super 8 (1).

In 2007, the Company acquired 27 hotels in Georgia (7), Florida (5), Virginia (4), South Carolina (4), Louisiana (2), Alabama (1), Idaho (1), Montana (1), Indiana (1) and Maine (1). The combined purchase price of $110.5 million was funded by term loans of $43.4 million, assumption of $11.4 million of existing loans, a bridge loan of $8.5 million, $40.3 million from our existing credit facilities and issuance of 863,611 common operating units in Supertel Limited Partnership. The franchise brands consisted of Masters Inn (15), Days Inn (5), Super 8 (4), Comfort Inn (2) and Tara Inn (1).

Disposition of Hotels

 

Sale Date                     Sale Price  

2009

  

Hotel Location

  

Brand

   Rooms      (millions)  

March

   Charles City, IA    Super 8      43       $ 1.10   

May

   Gettysburg, PA    Holiday Inn Express      51         2.60   

July

   Kissimmee, FL    Masters Inn      116         1.60   

August

   Ellsworth, ME    Comfort Inn      63         2.20   

August

   Orlando, FL    Masters Inn      120         3.60   

August

   Anamosa, IA    Super 8      35         0.85   

October

   Dahlgren, VA    Comfort Inn      59         3.50   

October

   Kissimmee, FL    Masters Inn      187         1.70   
                       
           674       $ 17.15   
                       

Sale proceeds were used to reduce debt.

Redemption of Preferred Operating Partnership Units

We own, through our subsidiary, Supertel Hospitality REIT Trust, an approximate 99% general partnership interest in Supertel Limited Partnership, through which we own 56 of our hotels. We are the sole general partner of the limited partnership, and the remaining approximate 1% is held by limited partners who transferred property interests to us in return for limited partnership interests in Supertel Limited Partnership. These limited

 

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partners hold, as of December 31, 2009, 158,161 common operating partnership units and 51,035 preferred operating partnership units. Each limited partner of Supertel Limited Partnership may, subject to certain limitations, require that Supertel Limited Partnership redeem all or a portion of his or her common or preferred units, at any time after a specified period following the date he or she acquired the units, by delivering a redemption notice to Supertel Limited Partnership. When a limited partner tenders his or her common units to the partnership for redemption, we can, in our sole discretion, choose to purchase the units for either (1) a number of our shares of common stock equal to the number of units redeemed (subject to certain adjustments) or (2) cash in an amount equal to the market value of the number of our shares of common stock the limited partner would have received if we chose to purchase the units for common stock. We anticipate that we generally will elect to purchase the common units for common stock.

The preferred units are convertible by the holders into common units on a one-for-one basis or may be redeemed for cash at $10 per unit until October 2009. The preferred units receive a preferred dividend distribution of $1.10 per preferred unit annually, payable on a monthly basis and do not participate in the allocations of profits and losses of Supertel Limited Partnership. Supertel offered to each of the Preferred OP Unit holders the option to extend until October 24, 2010 their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. In October 2009, 126,751 units were redeemed at $10 each. The holders of the remaining 51,035 units elected to extend to October 24, 2010, their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. There were 17,824 preferred operating partnership units redeemed during the year ended December 31, 2008.

Contractual Obligations

Below is a summary of certain obligations from continuing operations that will require capital (in thousands) as of December 31, 2009:

 

            Less Than                    More than  

Contractual Obligations

   Total      1 Year      1-3 Years      3-5 Years      5 Years  

Long-term debt, including interest

   $ 195,760       $ 22,098       $ 83,743       $ 16,414       $ 73,505   

Land leases

     5,144         72         142         148         4,782   
                                            

Total contractual obligations

   $ 200,904       $ 22,170       $ 83,885       $ 16,562       $ 78,287   
                                            

We have various standing or renewable contracts with vendors. These contracts are all cancelable with immaterial or no cancellation penalties. Contract terms are generally one year or less. We also have management agreements with Royco Hotels and HLC for the management of our hotel properties.

Other

To maintain our REIT tax status, we generally must distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our shareholders annually. In addition, we are subject to a 4% non-deductible excise tax if the actual amount distributed to shareholders in a calendar year is less than a minimum amount specified under the federal income tax laws. We have a general dividend policy of paying out approximately 100% of annual REIT taxable income. The actual amount of any future dividends will be determined by the Board of Directors based on our actual results of operations, economic conditions, capital expenditure requirements and other factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant.

Off Balance Sheet Financing Transactions

We have not entered into any off balance sheet financing transactions.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are those that are both important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, complex or subjective judgments. We have identified the following principal accounting policies that have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements:

Impairment of assets

In accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-35 Property Plant and Equipment – Overall - Subsequent Measurement, the Company analyzes its assets for impairment when events or circumstances occur that indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. As part of this process, the Company utilizes a two-step analysis to determine whether a trigger event (within the meaning of ASC 360-10-35) has occurred with respect to cash flow of, or a significant adverse change in business climate for, its hotel properties. Quarterly and annually the Company reviews all of its hotels to determine any property whose cash flow or operating performance significantly underperformed from budget or prior year, which the Company has set as a shortfall against budget or prior year as 15% or greater.

At year end the Company applied a second analysis on the entire held for use portfolio. The analysis estimated the expected future cash flows to identify any property whose carrying amount potentially exceeded the recoverable value. (Note that at the end of each quarter, this analysis is performed only on those properties identified in the 15% change analysis). In performing this year end analysis, the Company made the following assumptions:

 

   

Holding periods ranged from one year for noncore assets to be classified as held for sale in 2010, to ten years for those assets considered as core. Analysis in prior quarters assumed holding periods of ten years. In the fourth quarter of 2010, a review of the existing portfolio by the management team identified assets as core and non-core. This review of assets as core and non core will be an ongoing activity.

 

   

Cash flow from trailing twelve months for the individual properties multiplied by the holding period as noted above. The Company did not assume growth rates on cash flows as part of its step one analysis.

 

   

A revenue multiplier for the terminal value based on an average of past two years sales from leading industry broker of like properties.

For the Company’s hotels that did not pass the analysis above, their identification represented a triggering event as described in ASC 360-10-35. A trigger event occurred for each hotel property in which the carrying value exceeded the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected over its remaining anticipated holding period and from its disposition. These properties were then tested to determine if such carrying amounts were recoverable. When testing the recoverability for a property, in accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-35 35-29 Property Plant and Equipment – Overall - Subsequent Measurement, Estimates of Future Cash Flows Used to Test a Long-Lived Asset for Recoverability, the Company uses estimates of future cash flows associated with the individual properties over their expected holding period and eventual disposition. In estimating these future cash flows, the Company incorporates its own assumptions about its use of the hotel property and expected hotel performance. Assumptions used for the individual hotels are determined by management, based on discussions with our asset management group and our third party management companies. Each property was then subjected to a probability-weighted cash flow analysis as described in FASB ASC 360-10-55 Property Plant and Equipment – Overall – Implementation. In this analysis, the Company completed a detailed review of each hotel’s market conditions and future prospects, which incorporated specific detailed cash flow and revenue multiplier assumptions over the remaining expected holding periods, including the probability that the property will be sold. Based on the results of this analysis, it was determined that the Company had investments in five properties that were not fully recoverable; accordingly, impairment was recognized.

The holding period of the five properties on which impairment was recognized was three years or less. This is the result of a fourth quarter review of the entire portfolio performed by the management team identifying those assets that would no longer be considered long term or core. Prior to this review, properties were considered long term investments and holding periods of ten years were used, which was reasonable based on the Company’s long history of holding properties in excess of ten years.

 

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To determine the amount of impairment on the properties identified above, in accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-55, the Company calculated the excess of the carrying value of the each property in comparison to its fair market value as of December 31, 2009. Based on this calculation, the Company determined total impairment of $7.4 million as of December 31, 2009 on the five held for use assets previously noted. Fair market value was determined by multiplying trailing 12 months revenue for each property by a revenue multiplier that was determined based on the Company’s experience with hotel sales in the current year as well as available industry information. As the fair market value of each property impaired for the year ending December 31, 2009, was determined in part by management estimates, a reasonable possibility exists that future changes to inputs and assumptions could affect the accuracy of management’s estimates and such future changes could lead to further possible impairment in the future.

Acquisition of Hotel Properties

Upon acquisition, we allocate the purchase price of asset classes based on the fair value of the acquired real estate, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and intangible assets, if any. Our investments in hotel properties are carried at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 15 to 40 years for buildings and building improvements and three to twelve years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Renovations and/or replacements that improve or extend the life of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.

We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives and classification of its properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation expense to reflect each year with respect to those properties. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income. Should we change the expected useful life or classification of particular assets, it would result in a change in depreciation expense and annual net income.

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105-10, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—Overall (“ASC 105-10”). ASC 105-10 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All guidance contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. The Codification superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative. The FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”). The FASB will not consider ASUs as authoritative in their own right. ASUs will serve only to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the bases for conclusions on the change(s) in the Codification. FASB guidance throughout this document has been updated for the Codification.

Effective January 1, 2009 the Company adopted FASB ASC 810-10 Broad Transactions—Consolidation—Overall. Per ASC 810-10, noncontrolling interest is the portion of equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. The ownership interests in the subsidiary that are held by owners other than the parent are noncontrolling interests. Additionally, such noncontrolling interests are reported on the consolidated balance sheets within equity, separately from the Company’s equity. On the consolidated statements of operations, revenues, expenses and net income or loss from less-than-wholly-owned subsidiaries are reported at the consolidated amounts, including both the amounts attributable to the Company and noncontrolling interests. Consolidated statements of equity are included for both quarterly and annual financial statements, including beginning balances, activity for the period and ending balances for shareholders’ equity, noncontrolling interests and total equity.

However, per FASB ASC 480-10-S99 Liabilities—Overall—SEC Materials, securities that are redeemable for cash or other assets at the option of the holder, not solely within the control of the issuer, must be classified outside of permanent equity. This would result in certain outside ownership interests being included as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company makes this

 

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determination based on terms in applicable agreements, specifically in relation to redemption provisions. Additionally, with respect to noncontrolling interests for which the Company has a choice to settle the contract by delivery of its own shares, the Company considered existing GAAP guidance to evaluate whether the Company controls the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under share settlement of the contract.

The consolidated results of the Company include the following ownership interests held by owners other than the Company: the common units in the Operating Partnership held by third parties (158,161 at December 31, 2009), and the preferred units in the Operating Partnership held by third parties (51,035 at December 31, 2009).

Regarding the preferred units in the Operating Partnership, in certain circumstances, redemption of the units could result in a net cash settlement outside the Control of the Company. In October, 2009, certain preferred operating unit holders redeemed 126,751 units at $10 each. In accordance with ASC 480-10 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity—Overall , the Company reclassified these units to liabilities as of December 31, 2009. The Company will continue to record the remaining preferred operating units outside of permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Based on the Company’s evaluation of the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, the Company has reflected this interest at its redemption value as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market Risk Information

The market risk associated with financial instruments and derivative financial or commodity instruments is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices or rates. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk relating to variable rate borrowings. Our interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows. In order to achieve this objective, we have used both long term fixed rate loans and variable rate loans from institutional lenders to finance our hotels. We are not currently using derivative financial or commodity instruments to manage interest rate risk.

Management monitors our interest rate risk closely. The table below presents the annual maturities, weighted average interest rates on outstanding debt, excluding debt related to hotel properties held for sale, at the end of each year and fair values required to evaluate the expected cash flows under debt and related agreements, and our sensitivity to interest rate changes at December 31, 2009. Information relating to debt maturities is based on expected maturity dates and is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014     Thereafter     Total     Fair Value  

Fixed Rate Debt

   $ 5,350      $ 6,106      $ 41,040      $ 2,578      $ 3,276      $ 45,772      $ 104,122      $ 108,132   

Average Interest Rate

     7.01     7.01     7.09     6.94     6.93     6.96     7.00     —     
                

Variable Rate Debt

   $ 7,626      $ 920      $ 20,033      $ 1,058      $ 1,100      $ 19,079      $ 49,816      $ 49,816   

Average Interest Rate

     4.13     4.15     3.91     3.83     3.83     3.83     3.98     —     

As the table incorporates only those exposures that exist as of December 31, 2009, it does not consider exposures or positions that could arise after that date. As a result, our ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate fluctuations would depend on the exposures that arise after December 31, 2009.

 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

SUPERTEL HOSPITALITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE III

 

     Page  

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     19   

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008

     20   

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

     21   

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

     22   

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

     23   

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     24   

SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

     61   

NOTES TO SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

     66   

Supplementary information required by this Item is presented in Item 6.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Supertel Hospitality, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Supertel Hospitality, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited financial statement schedule III. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Supertel Hospitality, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2009 the Company retrospectively changed its method of accounting for noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries due to adoption of SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, included in ASC Topic 810, Consolidation.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

Omaha, Nebraska

March 31, 2010 (except for the effect of

reclassifying seven properties to discontinued

operations as described in note 4 to the

consolidated financial statements, as to which

the date is November 22, 2010)

 

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Supertel Hospitality, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share and share data)

 

     As of  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2009     2008  

ASSETS

    

Investments in hotel properties

   $ 302,759      $ 309,684   

Less accumulated depreciation

     80,110        71,426   
                
     222,649        238,258   

Cash and cash equivalents

     428        712   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $95 and $107

     2,043        2,401   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     4,779        2,903   

Deferred financing costs, net

     1,414        1,580   

Investment in hotel properties held for sale

     43,082        75,623   
                
   $ 274,395      $ 321,477   
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

   $ 10,340      $ 13,697   

Debt related to hotel properties held for sale

     35,575        48,853   

Long-term debt

     153,938        153,953   
                
     199,853        216,503   
                

Redeemable noncontrolling interest in consolidated partnership, at redemption value

     511        1,778   

Redeemable preferred stock
Series B, 800,000 shares authorized; $.01 par value, 332,500 shares outstanding, liquidation preference of $8,312

     7,662        7,662   

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Preferred stock, 40,000,000 shares authorized;
Series A, 2,500,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value, 803,270 shares outstanding, liquidation preference of $8,033

     8        8   

Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized;
22,002,322 and 20,924,677 shares outstanding

     220        209   

Additional paid-in capital

     120,153        112,804   

Distributions in excess of retained earnings

     (54,420     (25,551
                

Total shareholder equity

     65,961        87,470   

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated partnership, redemption value $237 and $2,101

     408        8,064   
                

Total equity

     66,369        95,534   
                
   $ 274,395      $ 321,477   
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Supertel Hospitality, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2007  

REVENUES

      

Room rentals and other hotel services

   $ 83,086      $ 92,531      $ 83,740   
                        

EXPENSES

      

Hotel and property operations

     62,577        66,077        58,228   

Depreciation and amortization

     11,711        11,302        9,321   

General and administrative

     3,813        3,696        3,864   
                        
     78,101        81,075        71,413   
                        

EARNINGS BEFORE NET GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS, OTHER INCOME, INTEREST, IMPAIRMENT LOSSES, NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

     4,985        11,456        12,327   

Net gains (losses) on dispositions of assets

     (135     1        (16

Other income

     134        129        177   

Interest

     (9,784     (10,145     (9,510

Impairment losses

     (7,399     —          —     

EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (12,199     1,441        2,978   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (758     (349     127   
                        

EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

     (11,441     1,790        2,851   

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

     (16,084     5,469        1,564   
                        

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

     (27,525     7,259        4,415   

Noncontrolling interest income (expense)

     130        (603     (337
                        

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTERESTS

     (27,395     6,656        4,078   

Preferred stock dividend

     (1,474     (1,160     (948
                        

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

   $ (28,869   $ 5,496      $ 3,130   
                        

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED

      

EPS from continuing operations

   $ (0.60   $ 0.02      $ 0.08   

EPS from discontinued operations

   $ (0.73   $ 0.24      $ 0.07   
                        

EPS Basic and Diluted

   $ (1.33   $ 0.26      $ 0.15   
                        

AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

      

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (12,952   $ 387      $ 1,625   

Discontinued operations, net of tax

     (15,917     5,109        1,505   
                        

Net earnings (loss)

   $ (28,869   $ 5,496      $ 3,130   
                        

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(In thousands)

 

    Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007              
     Preferred
Stock
    Preferred  Stock
Warrants
    Common
Stock
    Additional Paid-
In  Capital
    Distributions in
Excess of
Retained Earnings
    Total
Shareholder
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total
Equtiy
 

Balance at December 31, 2006

  $ 15      $ 53      $ 191      $ 109,319      $ (14,741   $ 94,837      $ 1,572      $ 96,409   
                                                               

Partner Draws

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (397     (397

Issuance of OP Units

    —          —          —          —          —          —          6,925        6,925   

Deferred compensation

    —          —          —          54        —          54        —          54   

Warrant Conversion

    —          (53     1        52        —          —          —          —     

Option Conversion

    —          —          —          17        —          17        —          17   

Conversion of Preferred Stock

    (6     —          10        (4     —          —          —          —     

Common dividends - $.48 per share

    —          —          —          —          (9,791     (9,791     —          (9,791

Common stock offering

    —          —          5        3,354        —          3,359        —          3,359   

Preferred dividends

    —          —          —          —          (948     (948     —          (948

Net earnings

    —          —          —          —          4,078        4,078        122        4,200   
                                                               

Balance at December 31, 2007

  $ 9      $ —        $ 207      $ 112,792      $ (21,402   $ 91,606      $ 8,222      $ 99,828   
                                                               

Partner Draws

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (572     (572

Issuance of OP Units

    —          —          —          —          —          —          26        26   

Deferred compensation

    —          —          —          12        —          12        —          12   

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

    —          —          —          1        —          1        —          1   

Conversion of Preferred Stock

    (1     —          2        (1     —          —          —          —     

Common dividends - .4625 per share

    —          —          —          —          (9,645     (9,645     —          (9,645

Preferred dividends

    —          —          —          —          (1,160     (1,160     —          (1,160

Net earnings

    —          —          —          —          6,656        6,656        388        7,044   
                                                               

Balance at December 31, 2008

  $ 8      $ —        $ 209      $ 112,804      $ (25,551   $ 87,470      $ 8,064      $ 95,534   
                                                               

Deferred compensation

    —          —          —          6        —          6        —          6   

Conversion of OP Units

    —          —          11        7,343        —          7,354        (7,354     —     

Preferred dividends

    —          —          —          —          (1,474     (1,474     —          (1,474

Net earnings (loss)

    —          —          —          —          (27,395     (27,395     (302     (27,697
                                                               

Balance at December 31, 2009

  $ 8      $ —        $ 220      $ 120,153      $ (54,420   $ 65,961      $ 408      $ 66,369   
                                                               

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2007  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Net earnings (loss)

   $ (27,525   $ 7,259      $ 4,415   

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

      

Depreciation and amortization

     14,241        14,979        12,204   

Amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs

     595        569        408   

Net losses (gains) on dispositions of assets

     (2,264     (5,581     17   

Amortization of stock option expense

     6        12        54   

Provision for impairment loss

     24,148        250        —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

(Increase) decrease in assets

     (1,525     1,720        (2,531

Increase (decrease) in liabilities

     (1,575     1,397        2,073   
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     6,101        20,605        16,640   
                        

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Additions to hotel properties

     (4,484     (11,227     (10,885

Acquisition and development of hotel properties

     —          (22,903     (93,280

Proceeds from sale of hotel assets

     16,509        11,572        12   
                        

Net cash (used) provided by investing activities

     12,025        (22,558     (104,153
                        

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Deferred financing costs

     (431     (199     (816

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (28,834     (19,565     (8,812

Proceeds from long-term debt

     15,541        26,467        99,418   

Redemption of preferred operating partnership units

     (1,267     (178     —     

Stock option conversion

     —          —          17   

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

     (271     (846     (495

Preferred stock offering

     —          7,662        —     

Common stock offering

     —          (72     3,359   

Dividends paid

     (3,148     (11,770     (9,428
                        

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

     (18,410     1,499        83,243   
                        

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (284     (454     (4,270

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

     712        1,166        5,436   
                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR

   $ 428      $ 712      $ 1,166   
                        

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

      

Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized

   $ 12,487      $ 13,379      $ 12,064   

SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Dividends declared

   $ 1,474      $ 10,805      $ 10,739   
                        

Issuance of operating partnership units

   $ —        $ —        $ 6,925   
                        

Assumed debt from Wachovia on BMI

   $ —        $ —        $ 11,356   
                        

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Supertel Hospitality, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

Supertel Hospitality, Inc. (SHI) was incorporated in Virginia on August 23, 1994. SHI is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes.

SHI, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Supertel Hospitality REIT Trust and E&P REIT Trust (collectively, the “Company”) owns a controlling interest in Supertel Limited Partnership (“SLP”) and E&P Financing Limited Partnership (“E&P LP”). All of the Company’s interests in 105 properties with the exception of furniture, fixtures and equipment on 79 properties held by TRS Leasing, Inc. and its subsidiaries are held directly or indirectly by E&P LP, Supertel Limited Partnership or Solomon’s Beacon Inn Limited Partnership (SBILP) (collectively, the “Partnerships”). The Company’s interests in ten properties are held directly by either SPPR-Hotels, LLC (SHLLC), SPPR-South Bend, LLC (SSBLLC), or SPPR-BMI, LLC (SBMILLC). SHI, through Supertel Hospitality REIT Trust, is the sole general partner in Supertel Limited Partnership and at December 31, 2009 owned approximately 99% of the partnership interests in Supertel Limited Partnership. Supertel Limited Partnership is the general partner in SBILP. At December 31, 2009, Supertel Limited Partnership and SHI owned 99% and 1% interests in SBILP, respectively, and SHI owned 100% of Supertel Hospitality Management, Inc, SPPR Holdings, Inc. (SPPRHI), and SPPR-BMI Holdings, Inc. (SBMIHI). Supertel Limited Partnership and SBMIHI owned 99% and 1% of SBMILLC, respectively. Supertel Limited Partnership and SPPRHI owned 99% and 1% of SHLLC, respectively, and Supertel Limited Partnership owned 100% of SSBLLC.

As of December 31, 2009, the Company owned 115 limited service hotels and one office building. All of the hotels are leased to our wholly owned taxable REIT subsidiary, TRS Leasing, Inc. (“TRS”), and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “TRS Lessee”), and are managed by Royco Hotels, Inc (“Royco Hotels”), and HLC Hotels, Inc. (“HLC”).

The hotel management agreement, as amended, between TRS Lessee and Royco Hotels, the manager of 103 of the Company’s hotels, provides for Royco Hotels to operate and manage the hotels through December 31, 2011, with extension to December 31, 2016 upon achievement of average annual net operating income of at least 10% of the Company’s investment in the hotels. Under the agreement, Royco Hotels receives a base management fee ranging from 4.25% to 3.0% of gross hotel revenues as revenues increase above thresholds that range from up to $75 million to over $100 million, and, an annual incentive fee of 10% of up to the first $1.0 million of annual net operating income in excess of 10% of the Company’s investment in the hotels, and 20% of the excess above $1.0 million.

On May 16, 2007, Supertel Limited Partnership acquired 15 hotels which are operated under the Masters Inn name. Three of these hotels were sold in 2009. In connection with the acquisition, TRS entered into a management agreement with HLC, an affiliate of the sellers of the hotels. The management agreement, as amended, provides for HLC to operate and manage the remaining 12 hotels through December 31, 2011 and receive management fees equal to 5.0% of the gross revenues derived from the operation of the hotels and incentive fees equal to 10% of the annual operating income of the hotels in excess of 10.5% of the Company’s investment in the hotels.

The management agreements generally require TRS Lessee to fund debt service, working capital needs, capital expenditures and third-party operating expenses for Royco Hotels and HLC excluding those expenses not related to the operation of the hotels. TRS Lessee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining insurance policies with respect to the hotels.

 

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Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Partnerships and the TRS Lessee. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Estimates, Risks and Uncertainties

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period. The significant estimates pertain to impairment analysis and allocation of purchase price (FASB ASC 805-10 Business Combinations - Overall). Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Because of the adverse conditions that exist in the real estate markets, as well as the credit and financial markets, it is possible that the estimates and assumptions that have been utilized in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements could change. Specifically as it relates to the Company’s business, the current economic recession is expected to reduce the demand for hotel services and result in a decline in occupancy and room rentals and other hotel service revenues.

Liquidity

The Company’s operating performance, as well as its liquidity position, has been and continues to be negatively affected by recent economic conditions, many of which are beyond our control. The Company does not believe it is likely that these adverse economic conditions, and their effect on the hospitality industry, will improve significantly in the next two quarters.

Our business requires continued access to adequate capital to fund our liquidity needs. In 2009, the Company reviewed its entire portfolio, identified properties considered non-core and developed timetables for disposal of those assets deemed non-core. We focused on improving our liquidity through cash generating asset sales and disposition of assets that are not generating cash at levels consistent with our investment principles. In 2010, our foremost priorities are preserving and generating capital sufficient to fund our liquidity needs. Given the deterioration and uncertainty in the economy and financial markets, management believes that access to conventional sources of capital will be challenging and management has planned accordingly. We are also working to proactively address challenges to our short term and long-term liquidity position.

The following are our expected actual and potential sources of liquidity, which we currently believe will be sufficient to fund our near-term obligations:

 

   

Cash and cash equivalents;

 

   

Cash generated from operations;

 

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Proceeds from asset dispositions;

 

   

Proceeds from additional secured or unsecured debt financings; and/or

 

   

Proceeds from public or private issuances of debt or equity securities.

These sources are essential to our liquidity and financial position, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully access them (particularly in the current economic environment.). If we are unable to generate cash from these sources, we may have liquidity-related capital shortfalls and will be exposed to default risks. While we believe that we will have adequate capital for our near –term uses, significant issues with access to the liquidity sources identified above could lead to our insolvency.

In the near-term, the Company’s cash flow from operations is not projected to be sufficient to meet all of our liquidity needs. In response, management has identified non-core assets in our portfolio to be liquidated over a one to ten year period. Among the criteria for determining properties to be sold was potential upside when hotel fundamentals return to stabilized levels. The 26 properties held for sale as of December 31, 2009 were determined to be less likely to participate in increased cash flow levels when markets do improve. As such, we expect these dispositions to help us (1) preserve cash, through potential disposition of properties with current or projected negative cash flow and/or other potential near-term cash outlay requirements (including debt maturities) and (2) generate cash, through the potential disposition of strategically identified non-core assets that we believe have equity value above debt.

Subsequent to year end, the Company sold a Comfort Inn located in Dublin, Virginia, for approximately $2.75 million. These funds were used to pay off the Village Bank Loan with the remaining $1.7 million used to reduce the revolving line of credit with Great Western Bank. With respect to the remainder of 2010, we are actively marketing the remaining 25 properties that we expect will result in the elimination of $34.6 million of debt and generate an expected $7.5 million of proceeds for operations. We have continued to receive strong interest in our 25 held for sale properties. The marketing process has been affected by deteriorating economic conditions and we have experienced some decreases in expected pricing. If this trend continues to worsen, we may be unable to complete the disposition of identified properties in a manner that would generate cash flow in line with management’s estimates as noted above. Our ability to dispose of these assets is impacted by a number of factors. Many of these factors are beyond our control, including general economic conditions, availability of financing and interest rates. In light of the current economic conditions, we cannot predict:

 

   

whether we will be able to find buyers for identified assets at prices and/or other terms acceptable to us;

 

   

whether potential buyers will be able to secure financing; and

 

   

the length of time needed to find a buyer and to close the sale of a property.

As our debt matures, our principal payment obligations also present significant future cash requirements. We may not be able to successfully extend, refinance or repay our debt due to a number of factors, including decreased property valuations, limited availability of credit, tightened lending standards and deteriorating economic conditions. Historically, extending or refinancing loans has required the payment of certain fees to, and expenses of, the applicable lenders. Any future extensions or refinancing will likely require increased fees due to tightened lending practices. These fees and cash flow restrictions will affect our ability to fund other liquidity uses. In addition, the terms of the extensions or refinancing may include operational and financial covenants significantly more restrictive than our current debt covenants.

 

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The Company’s $9.0 million note payable to Wells Fargo Bank ($7.4 million balance from continuing operations at December 31, 2009) matures on August 12, 2010. The Company’s other 2010 maturities (at December 31, 2009) consist of approximately $5.1 million of principal amortization on mortgage loans and a $0.5 million note payable to Elkhorn Valley Bank. The company intends to refinance or repay these 2010 maturities using our existing lines of credit, other financing, funds from operations or proceeds from the sale of hotels. If the Company is unable to repay or refinance its debt as it becomes due, then its lenders have the ability to take control of its encumbered hotel assets.

The Company is also required to meet various financial covenants required by its existing lenders. If the Company’s future financial performance fails to meet these financial covenants, then its lenders also have the ability to take control of its encumbered hotel assets. Defaults with lenders due to failure to repay or refinance debt when due or failure to comply with financial covenants could also result in defaults under our credit facilities with Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. Our Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank credit facilities contain cross-default provisions which would allow Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank to declare a default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we default on our other loans, and such default would permit that lender to accelerate our indebtedness under any such loan. If this were to happen, whether due to failure to repay or refinance debt when due or failure to comply with financial covenants, the Company’s ability to conduct business could be severely impacted as there can be no assurance that the adequacy and timeliness of cash flow would be available to meet the Company’s liquidity requirements. The Company believes it has the ability to repay its indebtedness when due with cash generated from operations, sales of hotels, refinancings or the issuance of stock, while at the same time continuing to be a substantial owner of limited service and economy hotels. If the economic environment does not improve in 2010, the Company’s plans and actions may not be sufficient and could lead to possibly failing financial debt covenant requirements.

The Company declared in 2008 and paid the quarterly common stock dividend of .08 per share on February 2, 2009; but there have been no common stock dividends declared during 2009. The Company will monitor requirements to maintain its REIT status and will regularly evaluate the dividend policy.

Capitalization Policy

Development and construction costs of properties in development are capitalized including, where applicable, direct and indirect costs, including real estate taxes and interest costs. Development and construction costs and costs of significant improvements, replacements, renovations to furniture and equipment expenditures for hotel properties are capitalized while costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

Deferred Financing Cost

Direct costs incurred in financing transactions are capitalized as deferred costs and amortized to interest expense over the term of the related loan using the effective interest method.

Investment in Hotel Properties

Upon acquisition, the Company allocates the purchase price of assets to asset classes based on the fair value of the acquired real estate, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and intangible assets, if any. The Company’s investments in hotel properties are carried at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 15 to 40 years for buildings and three to twelve years for furniture, fixtures and equipment.

 

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The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of each hotel to determine if circumstances exist indicating impairment to the carrying value of the investment in the hotel or that depreciation periods should be modified. If facts or circumstances support the possibility of impairment, the Company will prepare an estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows, without interest charges, of the specific hotel and determine if the investment in such hotel is recoverable based on the undiscounted future cash flows. If impairment is indicated, an adjustment will be made to the carrying value of the hotel to reflect the hotel at fair value.

In accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 360-10-45 Property, Plant, and Equipment - Overall - Other Presentation Matters, a hotel is considered held for sale when a contract for sale is entered into, a substantial, non refundable deposit has been committed by the purchaser, and sale is expected to occur within one year, or if management has determined to sell the property within one year. Depreciation of these properties is discontinued at that time, but operating revenues, other operating expenses and interest continue to be recognized until the date of sale. Revenues and expenses of properties that are classified as held for sale or sold are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the statements of operations if the properties will be or have been sold on terms where the Company has limited or no continuing involvement with them after the sale. If active marketing ceases or the properties no longer meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the properties are reclassified as operating and measured at the lower of their (a) carrying amount before the properties were classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation expense that would have been recognized had the properties been continuously classified as operating or (b) their fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Gains on sales of real estate are recognized in accordance with FASB ASC 360-20 Property, Plant, and Equipment – Real Estate Sales (“ASC 360-20”). The specific timing of the sale is measured against various criteria of ASC 360-20 related to the terms of the transactions and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria are not met, the gain is deferred and the finance, installment or cost recovery method, as appropriate, is applied until the sales criteria are met. To the extent we sell a property and retain a partial ownership interest in the property, we recognize gain to the extent of the third party ownership interest in accordance with ASC 360-20.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and various highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when acquired, and are carried at cost which approximates fair value.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues from the operations of the hotel properties are recognized when earned. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenues in the consolidated statements of operations.

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105-10, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—Overall (“ASC 105-10”). ASC 105-10 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All guidance

 

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contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. The Codification superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative. The FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”). The FASB will not consider ASUs as authoritative in their own right. ASUs will serve only to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the bases for conclusions on the change(s) in the Codification. FASB guidance throughout this document has been updated for the Codification.

Effective January 1, 2009 the Company adopted FASB ASC 810-10 Broad Transactions—Consolidation—Overall. Per ASC 810-10, noncontrolling interest is the portion of equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. The ownership interests in the subsidiary that are held by owners other than the parent are noncontrolling interests. Additionally, such noncontrolling interests are reported on the consolidated balance sheets within equity, separately from the Company’s equity. On the consolidated statements of operations, revenues, expenses and net income or loss from less-than-wholly-owned subsidiaries are reported at the consolidated amounts, including both the amounts attributable to the Company and noncontrolling interests. Consolidated statements of equity are included for both quarterly and annual financial statements, including beginning balances, activity for the period and ending balances for shareholders’ equity, noncontrolling interests and total equity.

However, per FASB ASC 480-10-S99 Liabilities—Overall—SEC Materials , securities that are redeemable for cash or other assets at the option of the holder, not solely within the control of the issuer, must be classified outside of permanent equity. This would result in certain outside ownership interests being included as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company makes this determination based on terms in applicable agreements, specifically in relation to redemption provisions. Additionally, with respect to noncontrolling interests for which the Company has a choice to settle the contract by delivery of its own shares, the Company considered existing GAAP guidance to evaluate whether the Company controls the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under share settlement of the contract.

The consolidated results of the Company include the following ownership interests held by owners other than the Company: the common units in the Operating Partnership held by third parties (158,161 at December 31, 2009), and the preferred units in the Operating Partnership held by third parties (51,035 at December 31, 2009).

Regarding the preferred units in the Operating Partnership, in certain circumstances, redemption of the units could result in a net cash settlement outside the Control of the Company. In October, 2009, certain preferred operating unit holders redeemed 126,751 units at $10 each. In accordance with ASC 480-10 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity—Overall, the Company will continue to record the remaining preferred operating units outside of permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Based on the Company’s evaluation of the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, the Company has reflected this interest at its redemption value as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Income Taxes

The Company qualifies and intends to continue to qualify as a REIT under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. In general, under such Code provisions, a trust which has made the required election and, in the taxable year, meets certain requirements and distributes to its shareholders at least 90% of its REIT taxable income will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent of the income which it distributes.

 

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Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of dividends to shareholders, differ from net income reported for financial reporting purposes due primarily to differences in depreciation of hotel properties for federal tax purposes. Except with respect to the TRS Lessee, the Company does not believe that it will be liable for significant federal or state income taxes in future years.

Deferred income taxes relate primarily to the TRS Lessee and are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the financial reporting bases of assets and liabilities of the TRS Lessee and their respective tax bases and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards based on enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. However, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized based on consideration of available evidence, including tax planning strategies and other factors.

Under the REIT Modernization Act (“RMA”), which became effective January 1, 2001, the Company is permitted to lease its hotels to one or more wholly owned taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”) and may continue to qualify as a REIT provided that the TRS enters into management agreements with an “eligible independent contractor” that will manage the hotels leased by the TRS. The Company formed the TRS Lessee and, effective January 1, 2002, the TRS Lessee leased all of the hotel properties. The TRS Lessee is subject to taxation as a C-Corporation. The TRS Lessee has incurred operating losses for financial reporting and federal income tax purposes for 2009, 2008 and 2007.

Fair Value Measurements

In April 2009, the FASB issued updated guidance which is included in FASB ASC Topic 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Overall, requiring disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies, as well as annual financial statements, by requiring disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This pronouncement was effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009.

Per ASC 820-10 fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are determined under a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, distinguishing between market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (“observable inputs”) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (“unobservable inputs”).

We currently do not have any financial instruments that must be measured on a recurring basis under ASC 820-10; however, we apply the fair value provisions of ASC 820-10-35 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Overall - Subsequent Measurement, for our nonfinancial assets which include our held for sale hotels. We measure these assets using inputs from Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are

 

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observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

Level 3 includes unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We develop these inputs based on the best information available, including our own data.

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, Level 3 inputs were used to determine an impairment loss of $150 for two hotels held for sale. When these properties were sold in the third quarter of 2009, approximately $67 of the impairment loss was recovered. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded impairment charges of approximately $760 on assets sold and held for sale. During the three months ended December 31, 2009, we recorded impairment charges of approximately $15.9 million on assets held for sale and $7.4 million on assets held for use. The fair value of an asset held for sale is based on the estimated selling price less estimated selling costs. We engage independent real estate brokers to assist us in determining the estimated selling price. The estimated selling costs are based on our experience with similar asset sales.

The Company estimates the fair value of its fixed rate debt and the credit spreads over variable market rates on its variable rate debt by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument at estimated market rates or credit spreads consistent with the maturity of the debt obligation with similar credit policies. Credit spreads take into consideration general market conditions and maturity. As of December 31, 2009, the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s debt, excluding debt related to hotel properties held for sale, was $153.9 million and $157.9 million, respectively. The carrying value of the Company’s other financial instruments approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed after adjusting the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation for the effects of any dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, if any. The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is presented below:

 

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(dollars in thousands, except per share data)    For the year ended December 31,  
     2009     2008      2007  

Basic Earnings per Share Calculation:

       

Numerator:

       

Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders:

       

Continuing operations

   $ (12,952   $ 387       $ 1,625   

Discontinued operations

     (15,917     5,109         1,505   
                         

Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders - total

   $ (28,869   $ 5,496       $ 3,130   

Denominator:

       

Weighted average number of common shares - basic

     21,646,612        20,839,823         20,197,455   

Basic Earnings Per Common Share:

       

Continuing Operations

   $ (0.60   $ 0.02       $ 0.08   

Discontinued Operations

     (0.73     0.24         0.07   
                         

Total

   $ (1.33   $ 0.26       $ 0.15   
                         
     For the year ended December 31,  
     2009     2008      2007  

Diluted Earnings per Share Calculation:

       

Numerator:

       

Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders:

       

Continuing operations

   $ (12,952   $ 387       $ 1,625   

Discontinued operations

     (15,917     5,109         1,505   
                         

Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders - total

   $ (28,869   $ 5,496       $ 3,130   

Denominator:

       

Weighted average number of common shares - basic

     21,646,612        20,839,823         20,197,455   

Effect of dilutive securities:

       

Common stock options

       366         19,421   
                         

Weighted average number of common shares - diluted

     21,646,612        20,840,189         20,216,876   

Diluted Earnings per share:

       

Continuing Operations

   $ (0.60   $ 0.02       $ 0.08   

Discontinued Operations

     (0.73     0.24         0.07   
                         

Total

   $ (1.33   $ 0.26       $ 0.15   
                         

Preferred and Common Limited Partnership Units in SLP

At December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 there were 158,161, 1,235,806 and 1,235,806, respectively of SLP common operating units outstanding. These units have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as there would be no effect on the amounts allocated to the limited partners holding common operating units (whose units are convertible on a one-to-one basis to common shares) since their share of income (loss) would be added back to income (loss). During 2009, 1,077,645 common operating units were converted into 1,077,645 shares of common stock. In addition, the 51,035, 177,786 and 195,610, respectively shares of SLP preferred operating units held by the limited partners as of December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, are antidilutive.

 

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Preferred Stock of SHI

At December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, there were 803,270, 803,270 and 932,026 shares, respectively, of Series A Preferred Stock. The 126,311 preferred stock warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2006 were fully exercised in 2007. During 2008 and 2007 there were 128,756 and 606,465 shares, respectively, of Series A Preferred Stock converted to 227,896 and 1,073,430 shares, respectively, of common stock. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock, after adjusting the numerator and denominator for the basic EPS computation, are antidilutive for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, for the earnings per share computation. The exercise price of the preferred stock warrants exceeded the market price of the common stock, and therefore these shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. The conversion rights of the Series A Preferred Stock were cancelled as of February 20, 2009. See additional information regarding preferred stock and warrants in Note 11.

At December 31, 2009, there were 332,500 shares of Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock outstanding. The Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock is not convertible into common stock, therefore, there is no dilutive effect on earnings per share.

Stock-Based Compensation

Options

The Company has a 2006 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) which has been approved by the Company’s shareholders. The Plan authorized the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and stock bonuses for up to 200,000 shares of common stock. At the annual shareholders meeting on May 28, 2009, the shareholders of Supertel Hospitality, Inc. approved an amendment to the Supertel 2006 Stock Plan. The amendment increases the maximum number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan from 200,000 to 300,000 and changes the definition of fair market value to mean the closing price of Supertel common stock with respect to future awards under the plan.

The potential common shares represented by outstanding stock options for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 totaled 230,715, 192,143, and 162,143 respectively, of which 230,715, 191,777, and 142,722 shares, respectively are assumed to be repurchased with proceeds from the exercise of stock options resulting in zero, 366, and 19,421 shares, respectively, that are dilutive.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The Plan is accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 – 10 Compensation – Stock Compensation – Overall, requiring the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards to employees and directors based on estimated fair values. The expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 for share-based compensation related to employees and directors was $6, $12, and $54, respectively.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling interest in SLP represents the limited partners’ proportionate share of the equity in the operating partnership. Supertel offered to each of the holders of SLP preferred operating units the option to extend until October 24, 2010 their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. In October 2009, 126,751 units were

 

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redeemed at $10 each. The holders of the remaining 51,035 SLP preferred operating units elected to extend to October 24, 2010, their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. During 2008, 17,824 preferred operating units of limited partnership interest were redeemed by unit holders. An additional 863,611 SLP common operating units were issued in 2007. See additional information regarding SLP units in Note 10. During 2009, 1,077,645 SLP common operating units of limited partnership interest were redeemed by unit holders for common shares of SHI. No limited partnership units were redeemed in 2007. At December 31, 2009, the aggregate partnership interest held by the limited partners in SLP was approximately 1.0%. Income is allocated to noncontrolling interest based on the weighted average percentage ownership throughout the year.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintained a major portion of its deposits with Great Western Bank, a Nebraska Corporation at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. The balance on deposit at Great Western Bank exceeded the federal deposit insurance limit; however, management believes that no significant credit risk exists with respect to the uninsured portion of this cash balance.

Note 2. Acquisitions and Development

During 2009 there were no acquisitions and no properties under construction or redevelopment.

In 2008, the Company acquired seven hotels in Kentucky, two hotels in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and a hotel in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The combined purchase price of $22 million was funded by term loans of $15.6 million and $6.4 million from our existing credit facilities. The franchise brands consisted of Comfort Inn (2), Comfort Suites (1), Days Inn (4), Quality Inn (1), Sleep Inn (1) and Super 8 (1).

In 2007, the Company acquired 27 hotels in Georgia (7), Florida (5), Virginia (4), South Carolina (4), Louisiana (2), Alabama (1), Idaho (1), Montana (1), Indiana (1) and Maine (1). The combined purchase price of $110.5 million was funded by term loans of $43.4 million, assumption of $11.4 million of existing loans, a bridge loan of $8.5 million, $40.3 million from our existing credit facilities and issuance of 863,611 common operating units in Supertel Limited Partnership. The franchise brands consisted of Masters Inn (15), Days Inn (5), Super 8 (4), Comfort Inn (2) and Tara Inn (1).

Note 3. Investments in Hotel Properties

Investments in hotel properties consisted of the following at December 31:

 

     2009      2008  
     Held For Sale      Held For Use      TOTAL      Held For Sale      Held For Use      TOTAL  

Land

   $ 7,428       $ 39,066       $ 46,494       $ 12,428       $ 40,017       $ 52,445   

Acquired below market lease intangibles

     89         883         972         192         1,865         2,057   

Buildings and improvements

     39,832         215,907         255,739         66,473         222,615         289,088   

Furniture and equipment

     9,584         46,608         56,192         12,063         44,538         56,601   

Construction-in-progress

     —           296         296         32         649         681   
                                                     
     56,933         302,760         359,693         91,188         309,684         400,872   
                                                     

Less accumulated depreciation

     13,851         80,111         93,962         15,565         71,426         86,991   
                                                     
   $ 43,082       $ 222,649       $ 265,731       $ 75,623       $ 238,258       $ 313,881   
                                                     

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Note 4. Net Gains (Losses) on Sales of Properties and Discontinued Operations

In accordance with FASB ASC 205-20 Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations, gains, losses and impairment losses on hotel properties sold or classified as held for sale are presented in discontinued operations. Gains, losses and impairment losses for both continuing and discontinued operations are summarized as follows:

 

     2009     2008     2007  

Continuing Operations

      

Sales of properties

   $ —        $ —        $ —     

Impairment losses

     (7,399     —          —     

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

     (135     1        (16
                        
     (7,534     1        (16
                        

Discontinued Operations

      

Sales of properties

     2,520        5,583        —     

Impairment losses

     (16,749     (250     —     

Loss on sale of assets

     (121     (3     (1
                        
     (14,350     5,330        (1
                        

Total

   $ (21,884   $ 5,331      $ (17
                        

As of December 31, 2009, the Company has 26 properties classified as held for sale. Seven of these properties were classified as held for sale subsequent to December 31, 2009. In 2009 and 2008, the Company sold eight hotels and two hotels, respectively, resulting in gains of $2,520 and $5,583, respectively. In 2009, 2008, and 2007, the Company recognized net gains (losses) and impairment on the disposition of assets of approximately $(14,485), $5,331, and $(17).

The Company allocates interest expense to discontinued operations for debt that is to be assumed or that is required to be repaid as a result of the disposal transaction. The Company allocated $3,231, $3,703 and $3,398 to discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The operating results of hotel properties included in discontinued operations are summarized as follows:

 

     2009     2008     2007  

Revenues

   $ 22,408      $ 32,454      $ 27,891   

Hotel and property operations expenses

     (19,270     (24,888     (20,469

Interest expense

     (3,231     (3,703     (3,398

Depreciation and amortization expense

     (2,530     (3,680     (2,890

Net gain (loss) on dispositions of assets

     2,399        5,580        (1

Impairment loss

     (16,749     (250     —     

Income tax (expense) benefit

     889        (44     431   
                        
   $ (16,084   $ 5,469      $ 1,564   
                        

Adjustments to Previously Filed Financial Statements

As of December 31, 2009 the Company had 19 properties classified as held for sale. Subsequent to year end, the company classified an additional 7 hotels as held for sale, bringing the total hotels held for sale to 26 as noted above. The Company has reflected the results of operations as discontinued operations, and investment in hotels and debt as held for sale for the 26 hotels for all periods presented. The impact of these changes was to increase (decrease) income from continuing operations by $3.5 million, ($0.5) million, and ($0.4) million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively, compared to the previously filed financial statements.

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Note 5. Impairment Losses

In accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-35 Property Plant and Equipment – Overall - Subsequent Measurement, the Company analyzes its assets for impairment when events or circumstances occur that indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. As part of this process, the Company utilizes a two-step analysis to determine whether a trigger event (within the meaning of ASC 360-10-35) has occurred with respect to cash flow of, or a significant adverse change in business climate for, its hotel properties. Quarterly and annually the Company reviews all of its hotels to determine any property whose cash flow or operating performance significantly underperformed from budget or prior year, which the Company has set as a shortfall against budget or prior year as 15% or greater.

At year end the Company applied a second analysis on the entire held for use portfolio. The analysis estimated the expected future cash flows to identify any property whose carrying amount potentially exceeded the recoverable value. (Note that at the end of each quarter, this analysis is performed only on those properties identified in the 15% change analysis). In performing this year end analysis, the Company made the following assumptions:

 

   

Holding periods ranged from one year for noncore assets to be classified as held for sale in 2010, to ten years for those assets considered as core. Analysis in prior quarters assumed holding periods of ten years. In the fourth quarter of 2010, a review of the existing portfolio by the management team identified assets as core and non-core. This review of assets as core and non-core will be an ongoing activity.

 

   

Cash flow from trailing twelve months for the individual properties multiplied by the holding period as noted above. The Company did not assume growth rates on cash flows as part of its step one analysis.

 

   

A revenue multiplier for the terminal value based on an average of past two years sales from leading industry broker of like properties.

For the Company’s hotels that did not pass the analysis above, their identification represented a triggering event as described in ASC 360-10-35. A trigger event occurred for each hotel property in which the carrying value exceeded the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected over its remaining anticipated holding period and from its disposition. These properties were then tested to determine if such carrying amounts were recoverable. When testing the recoverability for a property, in accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-35 35-29 Property Plant and Equipment – Overall - Subsequent Measurement, Estimates of Future Cash Flows Used to Test a Long-Lived Asset for Recoverability, the Company uses estimates of future cash flows associated with the individual properties over their expected holding period and eventual disposition. In estimating these future cash flows, the Company incorporates its own assumptions about its use of the hotel property and expected hotel performance. Assumptions used for the individual hotels are determined by management, based on discussions with our asset management group and our third party management companies. Each property was then subjected to a probability-weighted cash flow analysis as described in FASB ASC 360-10-55 Property Plant and Equipment – Overall – Implementation. In this analysis, the Company completed a detailed review of each hotel’s market conditions and future prospects, which incorporated specific detailed cash flow and revenue multiplier assumptions over the remaining expected holding periods, including the probability that the property will be sold. Based on the results of this analysis, it was determined that the Company had investments in five properties that were not fully recoverable; accordingly, impairment was recognized.

The holding period of the five properties on which impairment was recognized was three years or less. This is the result of a fourth quarter review of the entire portfolio performed by the management team identifying those assets that would no longer be considered long term or core. Prior to this review, properties were considered long term investments and holding periods of ten years were used, which was reasonable based on the Company’s long history of holding properties in excess of ten years.

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Note 5. Impairment Losses (continued)

 

To determine the amount of impairment on the properties identified above, in accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-55, the Company calculated the excess of the carrying value of the each property in comparison to its fair market value as of December 31, 2009. Based on this calculation, the Company determined total impairment of $7.4 million existed as of December 31, 2009 on the five held for use assets previously noted. Fair market value was determined by multiplying trailing 12 months revenue for each property by a revenue multiplier that was determined based on the Company’s experience with hotel sales in the current year as well as available industry information. As the fair market value of each property impaired for the year ending December 31, 2009, was determined in part by management estimates, a reasonable possibility exists that future changes to inputs and assumptions could affect the accuracy of management’s estimates and such future changes could lead to further possible impairment in the future.

Note 6. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following notes and mortgages payable at December 31:

 

     2009      2008  

Mortgage loan payable to Susquehanna Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated February 8, 1999, in the amount of approximately $5 million. The note bears interest at 7.75% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are payable through maturity on July 1, 2009, at which point the remaining principal and accrued interest are due. This is an extension of the original maturity date of March 1, 2009. This loan was paid in full on May 21, 2009 with proceeds from the sale of the Holiday Inn Express In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

     —         $ 1,356   

Mortgage loan payable to Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (“Greenwich”), evidenced by a promissory note dated November 26, 2002, in the amount of $40 million. The note bears interest at 7.50% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are payable through maturity on December 1, 2012, at which point the remaining principal and accrued interest are due.

   $ 32,423       $ 33,769   

Mortgage loan payable to First National Bank of Omaha evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $15 million dated October 20, 1999. The note bears interest at 8.40% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are payable through maturity on November 1, 2009, at which point the remaining principal and accrued interest are due. This note was paid in full on May 6, 2009 using additional funding obtained from Great Western Bank.

     —         $ 9,234   

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     2009      2008  

Mortgage loans payable to First Citizens National Bank evidenced by promissory notes totaling approximately $1 million. The loan obligations were assumed on October 19, 2000 in conjunction with the acquisition of hotel assets. The sole remaining note bears interest at 6% per annum and adjusts annually each November 1st. This rate is based on the then current 5 year CMT (Constant Maturity Treasury) plus a margin of 250 basis points. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments, with the note maturing on July 20, 2012. This note was paid in full on March 30, 2009 with proceeds from the sale of the Super 8 in Charles City, Iowa.

     —         $ 307   

Mortgage loans payable to Small Business Administration evidenced by promissory notes in the aggregate amounts of approximately $0.9 million. The loan obligations were assumed on October 23, 2000, October 19, 2000 and October 20, 2000, respectively, in conjunction with the acquisition of hotel assets. The notes bear interest at 8.12%, 8.95%, and 6.71% per annum, respectively. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments to January 1, 2017, December 11, 2011 and May 1, 2013, respectively. Two notes were paid off with the remaining maturity being May 1, 2013. The remaining note was paid off on August 27, 2009 with proceeds from the sale of the Super 8 in Anamosa, Iowa.

     —         $ 110   

Loan payable to Village Bank formerly known as Southern Community Bank & Trust evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $2.7 million dated November 1, 2004. The note bears interest at an interest rate of 7.57%, effective November 1, 2007. This is based on the three year Treasury Rate plus 3.75% and adjusted every 36 months over the remaining life of the loan. The loan will have a floor of 6.50% and a ceiling of 11.00%. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments to November 1, 2024. A principal payment was made on this loan in the amount of $1.3 million, using proceeds from the sale of the Comfort Inn in Dahlgren, Virginia. This loan, subsequent to December 31, 2009, has been paid in full with proceeds from the sale of a Comfort Inn in Dublin, Virginia.

   $ 993       $ 2,383   

Revolving credit facility from Great Western Bank evidenced by a promissory note dated December 3, 2008. The revolving line of credit has a limit of $20 million with interest payable monthly at the greater of the prime rate and 4.5%. The principal balance of the loan is due and payable on February 22, 2012.

   $ 19,016       $ 16,174   

Mortgage loan payable to Great Western Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated December 3, 2008, in the amount of $14 million. The note bears interest at 5.5% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments with the outstanding principal and interest payable in full on December 5, 2011.

   $ 13,617       $ 14,000   

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     2009      2008  

Loan payable to Great Western Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated December 3, 2008, in the amount of $2 million. The note bears interest at the greater of the prime rate plus 50 basis points or 5%. The principal balance and accrued interest are payable sixty days after the date of borrowing. On February 4th, 2009, the note was amended to increase the principal to $3.2 million, increase the interest rate to 7%, and extend the maturity to May 3, 2009. This facility was subsequently paid in full as of May 1, 2009 from our existing lines of credit.

     —         $ 2,000   

Loan payable to Great Western Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated May 5, 2009 in the amount of $10 million. The note bears interest at 5.5% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments with the outstanding principal and interest payable in full on May 5, 2012.

   $ 9,842         —     

Revolving credit facility from Wells Fargo for up to $12 million evidenced by a promissory note dated September 28, 2007, consummated October 1, 2007 with a maturity of September 28, 2009. The company exercised the option to fix the interest rate at 1.75% over the one, three, six or twelve month LIBOR. Interest payments are due in monthly installments. The note was modified on March 16, 2009 to reduce the amount available for borrowing to $9.5 million and eliminate the revolving feature, as well as to increase the 1.75% interest over LIBOR to 3.50%. A $0.5 million paydown was made on August 5, 2009. On September 28, 2009, the Company further amended the credit facility to extend the maturity date to November 12, 2009. An additional amendment was made on November 12, 2009, to extend the maturity to May 12, 2010, with monthly principal payments of $75 to begin December 1, 2009 as well as a floor rate being inserted at 4%. On March 31, 2010, the maturity of the note was extended to August 12th, 2010. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 4%.

   $ 8,914       $ 9,489   

Mortgage loan payable to Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp., evidenced by a promissory note dated November 7, 2005, in the amount of $14.8 million. The note bears interest at 5.97% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments with the outstanding principal and interest payable in full on November 11, 2015.

   $ 13,696       $ 14,001   

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     2009      2008  

Mortgage loan payable to GE Capital Franchise Finance Corporation (“GECC”), evidenced by a promissory note dated December 31, 2007, in the amount of $7.9 million. The note bears interest at three-month LIBOR plus 2.00% (reset monthly). Monthly interest payments are due through February 1, 2010. Commencing on March 1, 2010 until and including February 1, 2011, consecutive monthly installments of interest and principal equal to one-twelfth of one percent (1%) of the loan amount are due. The principal balance of the loan is due and payable on February 1, 2018. The following principal payments have been made on this loan: A payment of $0.7 million, in August 2009, using partial proceeds from the sale of a Masters Inn in Kissimmee, Florida; a payment of $0.5 million, in August of 2009, using partial proceeds from the sale of a Comfort Inn in Ellsworth, Maine; a payment of $1.1 million, in August 2009, using partial proceeds from the sale of a Masters Inn in Orlando, Florida; and a payment of $0.2 million in October, 2009, using partial proceeds from the sale of a Masters Inn in Kissimmee, Florida. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%. The interest rate as of December 31, 2009, was 3.76%.

   $ 5,319       $ 7,875   

Mortgage loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note dated August 18, 2006, in the amount of $17.9 million. The note bears interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% (reset monthly) and is convertible to a fixed rate equal to the seven-year weekly U.S. dollar interest rate swap plus 1.98% between the seventh and thirty-sixth months of the loan. Interest only payments were due until the Company exercised the conversion provision on May 1, 2008. Thereafter, monthly installments of principal and interest are due until September 1, 2016 when the remaining principal balance is due. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 7.17%.

   $ 17,067       $ 17,527   

Mortgage loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note dated January 5, 2007, in the amount of $15.6 million. The note bears interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% (reset monthly) and is convertible to a fixed rate equal to the seven-year weekly U.S. dollar interest rate swap plus 1.98% between the seventh and thirty-sixth months of the loan. Interest only payments were due until the Company exercised the conversion provision on May 1, 2008. Thereafter, monthly installments of principal and interest are due until February 1, 2017 when the remaining principal balance is due. A principal payment of $1.5 million was made in August 2009, using proceeds from the sale of a Comfort Inn in Ellsworth, Maine. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 7.17%.

   $ 13,420       $ 15,328   

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     2009      2008  

Mortgage loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note dated February 6, 2007, in the amount of $3.4 million. The note bears interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% (reset monthly) and is convertible to a fixed rate equal to the seven-year weekly U.S. dollar interest rate swap plus 1.98% between the seventh and thirty-sixth months of the loan. Interest only payments were due until the Company exercised the conversion provision on May 1, 2008. Thereafter, monthly installments of principal and interest are due until March 1, 2017 when the remaining principal balance is due. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 7.17%.

   $ 3,301       $ 3,385   

Mortgage loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note dated May 16, 2007, in the amount of $27.8 million. The note bears interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% (reset monthly) and is convertible to a fixed rate equal to the seven-year weekly U.S. dollar interest rate swap plus 1.98% between the seventh and thirty-sixth months of the loan. Interest only payments were due until the Company exercised the conversion provision on May 1, 2008. Thereafter, monthly installments of principal and interest are due until June 1, 2017, when the remaining principal balance is due. The following principal payments have been made on this loan: $0.7 million in July 2009, $2.2 million in August 2009, and $1.2 million in October 2009, each using proceeds from the sale of three separate Masters Inns in Florida. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 7.69%.

   $ 22,480       $ 27,311   

Mortgage loan payable to Wachovia Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated February 4, 1998 with an original principal amount of $2.5 million, assumed as of April 4, 2007 with a remaining principal amount of $2.0 million. The note bears interest at 7.375% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments with the outstanding principal and interest payable in full on March 1, 2020.

   $ 1,704       $ 1,804   

Mortgage loan payable to Wachovia Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated February 4, 1998 with an original principal amount of $2.8 million, assumed as of April 4, 2007 with a remaining principal amount of $2.2 million. The note bears interest at 7.375% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments with the outstanding principal and interest payable in full on March 1, 2020.

   $ 1,874       $ 1,984   

Mortgage loan payable to Wachovia Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated February 4, 1998 with an original principal amount of $4.2 million, assumed as of April 4, 2007 with a remaining principal amount of $3.3 million. The note bears interest at 7.375% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments with the outstanding principal and interest payable in full on March 1, 2020.

   $ 2,850       $ 3,017   

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     2009      2008  

Mortgage loan payable to Wachovia Bank, evidenced by a promissory note dated February 4, 1998 with an original principal amount of $5.1 million, assumed as of April 4, 2007 with a remaining principal amount of $4.0 million. The note bears interest at 7.375% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due in monthly installments with the outstanding principal and interest payable in full on March 1, 2020.

   $ 3,479       $ 3,682   

Mortgage Loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $6.8 million, dated January 2, 2008. The interest rate is based on the 90-day London Interbank Offered Rate plus a margin of 200 basis points. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 3.76%. Monthly interest payments are due through February 1, 2010. Interest and principal payments (equal to one-twelfth of one percent of the loan amount) are then due in monthly installments in the third year of the loan. The payment of principal and interest then in effect will be due monthly until the maturity of the note on February 1, 2018. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%.

   $ 6,765       $ 6,765   

Mortgage Loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $3.4 million, dated January 2, 2008. The interest rate is based on the 90-day London Interbank Offered Rate plus a margin of 200 basis points. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 3.76%. Monthly interest payments are due through February 1, 2010. Interest and principal payments (equal to one-twelfth of one percent of the loan amount) are then due in monthly installments in the third year of the loan. The payment of principal and interest then in effect will be due monthly until the maturity of the note on February 1, 2018. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%.

   $ 3,380       $ 3,380   

Mortgage Loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $1.1 million, dated January 2, 2008. The interest rate is based on the 90-day London Interbank Offered Rate plus a margin of 200 basis points. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 3.76%. Monthly interest payments are due through February 1, 2010. Interest and principal payments (equal to one-twelfth of one percent of the loan amount) are then due in monthly installments in the third year of the loan. The payment of principal and interest then in effect will be due monthly until the maturity of the note on February 1, 2018. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%.

   $ 1,100       $ 1,100   

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     2009      2008  

Mortgage Loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $4.4 million, dated January 2, 2008. The interest rate is based on the 90-day London Interbank Offered Rate plus a margin of 200 basis points. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 3.76%. Monthly interest payments are due through February 1, 2010. Interest and principal payments (equal to one-twelfth of one percent of the loan amount) are then due in monthly installments in the third year of the loan. The payment of principal and interest then in effect will be due monthly until the maturity of the note on February 1, 2018. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%.

   $ 4,355       $ 4,355   

Mortgage Loan payable to GECC, evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $2.5 million, dated January 31, 2008. The interest rate is based on the 90-day London Interbank Offered Rate plus a margin of 256 basis points. The rate as of December 31, 2009 was 4.32%. Monthly interest payments are due through February 1, 2010. Interest and principal payments (equal to one-twelfth of one percent of the loan amount) are then due in monthly installments in the third year of the loan. The payment of principal and interest then in effect will be due monthly until the maturity of the note on February 1, 2018. On March 16, 2009, the note was amended to increase the interest rate by 100 basis points. It was further amended on November 9th, 2009, to increase the interest rate by an additional 0.5%.

   $ 2,470       $ 2,470   

Mortgage Loan payable to Elkhorn Valley Bank in Norfolk, Nebraska, evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $1 million, dated March 19, 2009. The note bears interest at 6.5% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are due through March 2014, with the balance of the loan payable on April 1, 2014.

   $ 948         —     

Line of credit from Elkhorn Valley Bank, evidenced by a note dated December 22, 2009, with a limit of $2 million. The note bears interest at 6.75% per annum. Interest payments are due on the outstanding balance through May 15, 2010. At that time, in addition to monthly interest, principal payments are to be made as follows: $40 in June, $50 in July, $60 in August, and $70 in September, with remaining principal and interest to be paid in October 2010.

   $ 500         —     
                 
   $ 189,513       $ 202,806   
                 

The long-term debt is secured by 111 and 121 of the Company’s hotel properties, for the years ended 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company’s debt agreements contain requirements as to the maintenance of minimum EBITDA levels, minimum levels of debt service and fixed charge coverage and required loan-to-value ratios and net worth, and place certain restrictions on distributions. We are required to comply with financial covenants for certain of our loan agreements. As of December 31, 2009, we either were in compliance with the financial covenants or obtained waivers for non-compliance (as discussed below). As a result, we are not in default of any of our loans.

Prior to the amendment discussed below, our credit facilities with Great Western Bank required that we maintain consolidated and loan-specific debt service coverage ratios (based on a rolling twelve month period) of at least 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, and consolidated and loan-specific loan to value ratios (based on a rolling twelve

 

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month period) that do not exceed 65%, tested annually. As of December 31, 2009, our covenant levels, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, were 1.29 to 1 (consolidated debt service coverage ratio), 1.46 to 1 (loan-specific debt service coverage ratio), 60% (consolidated loan to value ratio) and 65% (loan-specific loan to value ratio). The credit facilities were amended on March 29, 2010 to require maintenance of (a) a consolidated debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.05 to 1, tested quarterly, from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities, (b) a loan-specific debt service coverage ratio of 1.20 to 1, tested quarterly, from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities and (c) consolidated and loan-specific loan to value ratios that do not exceed 70%, tested annually commencing on December 31, 2009, in each case, through the maturity of the credit facilities.

The Great Western Bank amendment also: (a) modifies the borrowing base so that the loans available to the Company may not exceed the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 70% of the total appraised value of the hotels securing the credit facilities and (ii) an amount that would result in a loan-specific debt service coverage ratio of less than 1.20 to 1 from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1 from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities; (b) increases the interest rate on the revolving credit portion of the credit facilities from prime (subject to a 4.50% floor rate) to 5.50% from March 29, 2010 through June 30, 2011 and prime (subject to a 5.50% floor rate) from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities; and (c) gives Great Western Bank the option to increase the interest rates of the credit facilities up to 4.00% any time after June 30, 2011.

Our credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank requires us to maintain a consolidated loan to value ratio (based on a rolling twelve month period) that does not exceed 70%, tested quarterly. As of December 31, 2009, this ratio, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was 75%. The credit facility also requires us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $75 million plus 90% of net proceeds from equity transactions after December 31, 2006, tested quarterly. As of December 31, 2009, our tangible net worth, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was $74.5 million. The Company received a waiver for non-compliance with both of these covenants. In connection with the waiver, the credit facility was amended on March 31, 2010 to require maintenance of a consolidated loan to value ratio that does not exceed 77.5% and a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $70 million, in each case, through the maturity of the credit facility. The amendment also reduced our quarterly minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant (based on a rolling twelve month period) through the maturity of the credit facility from: 0.90 to 1 after preferred dividends and 1.00 to 1 before preferred dividends; to 0.75 to 1 after preferred dividends and 0.80 to 1 before preferred dividends. The credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank was also amended on March 31, 2010 to extend the maturity date from May 12, 2010 to August 12, 2010, require a $200,000 principal payment on March 31, 2010 and require a $100,000 principal payment on April 30, 2010.

On March 25, 2010, our credit facilities with General Electric Capital Corporation were amended to require us to maintain $3.9 million of total adjusted EBITDA (based on a rolling twelve month period), tested quarterly commencing on December 31, 2009, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties through 2011, in lieu of maintenance of minimum fixed charge coverage ratios (FCCRs). This required minimum level of total adjusted EBITDA will be reduced by the pro rata percentage of total adjusted EBITDA attributable to any GE-encumbered properties that are sold, if certain conditions are satisfied. As of December 31, 2009, our total adjusted EBITDA, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties was $5.2 million (the reduction for sold properties was $0.7 million). Commencing in 2012 and continuing for the term of the loans, we are required to maintain, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties, a before dividend FCCR (based on a rolling twelve month period) of 1.3 to 1 and after dividend FCCR (based on a rolling twelve month period) of 1.0 to 1.

 

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The GE amendment also: (a) reduces our consolidated debt service coverage ratio covenant (based on a rolling twelve month period) from 1.4 to 1 for each quarter of 2009 and 1.5 to 1 each quarter thereafter for the term of the loans to 1.05 to 1 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 and each quarter thereafter through 2011 and 1.5 to 1 each quarter thereafter for the term of the loans; (b) defers prepayment fees with respect to prepayments required as a result of the sale of any of our Masters Inn hotels until January 1, 2012; and (c) implements a quarterly cash flow sweep, equal to the amount by which our consolidated debt service coverage ratio exceeds 1.75 to 1, to pay deferred prepayment fees. As of December 31, 2009, our consolidated debt service coverage ratio, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was 1.35 to 1. In connection with previous amendments and waivers, the interest rates of the loans under our credit facilities with GE have increased by 1.5%. If our FCCR with respect to our GE-encumbered properties equals or exceeds 1.3 to 1 before dividends and 1.0 to 1 after dividends for two consecutive quarters, the cumulative 1.5% increase in the interest rate of the loans will be eliminated.

If we fail to pay our indebtedness when due, fail to comply with covenants or otherwise default on our loans, unless waived, we could incur higher interest rates during the period of such loan defaults, be required to immediately pay our indebtedness and ultimately lose our hotels through lender foreclosure if we are unable to obtain alternative sources of financing with acceptable terms.

Our Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank credit facilities contain cross-default provisions which would allow Great Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank to declare a default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we default on our other loans, and such default would permit that lender to accelerate our indebtedness under any such loan. We are not in default of any of our loans.

Aggregate annual principal payments for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

     2009  
     Held For Sale      Held For Use      TOTAL  

2010

   $ 26,427       $ 12,976       $ 39,403   

2011

     9,148         7,026         16,174   

2012

     —           61,073         61,073   

2013

     —           3,636         3,636   

2014

     —           4,376         4,376   

Thereafter

     —           64,851         64,851   
                          
   $ 35,575       $ 153,938       $ 189,513   
                          

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the estimated fair values of long-term debt, excluding debt related to hotel properties held for sale, were approximately $157.9 million and $158.5 million, respectively. The fair values were estimated by discounting future cash payments to be made at rates that approximate rates currently offered for loans with similar maturities.

Note 7. Income Taxes

The RMA was included in the Tax Relief Extension Act of 1999, which was enacted into law on December 17, 1999. The RMA includes numerous amendments to the provisions governing the qualification and taxation of REITs, and these amendments were effective January 1, 2001. One of the principal provisions included in the Act provides for the creation of TRS. TRS’s are corporations that are permitted to engage in nonqualifying REIT activities. A REIT is permitted to own up to 100% of the voting stock in a TRS. Previously, a REIT could not own more than 10% of the voting stock of a corporation conducting nonqualifying activities. Relying on this legislation, in November 2001, the Company formed the TRS Lessee.

 

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Note 7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income it distributes currently to stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income. In addition, taxable income of a TRS is subject to federal, state and local income taxes.

In connection with the Company’s election to be taxed as a REIT, it has also elected to be subject to the “built-in gain” rules on the assets formerly held by the old Supertel. Under these rules, taxes will be payable at the time and to the extent that the net unrealized gains on assets at the date of conversion to REIT status are recognized in taxable dispositions of such assets in the ten-year period following conversion.

At December 31, 2009, the income tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities excluding those of TRS were approximately $276,026 and $176,234, respectively; at December 31, 2008, they were approximately $298,010 and $204,864, respectively.

The TRS net operating loss carryforward from December 31, 2009 as determined for federal income tax purposes was approximately $6.3 million. The availability of such loss carryforward will begin to expire in 2022.

Income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, related to continuing operations, consists of the following:

 

     2009     2008     2007  
     Federal     State     Total     Federal     State     Total     Federal      State      Total  

Current (benefit) expense

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —         $ —         $ —     

Deferred (benefit) expense

     (618     (140     (758     (299     (50     (349     105         22         127   
                                                                          

Total income tax (benefit) expense

   $ (618   $ (140   $ (758   $ (299   $ (50   $ (349   $ 105       $ 22       $ 127   
                                                                          

The actual income tax (benefit) expense of the TRS for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, related to continuing operations, differs from the “expected” income tax (benefit) expense (computed by applying the appropriate U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% to earnings before income taxes) as a result of the following:

 

     2009     2008     2007  

Computed “expected” income tax (benefit) expense

   $ (667   $ (287   $ 108   

State income taxes, net federal income tax (benefit) expense

     (92     (33     15   

Other (benefit) expense

     1        (29     4   
                        

Total income tax (benefit) expense

   $ (758   $ (349   $ 127   
                        

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liability at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:

 

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Note 7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

     2009      2008      2007  

Deferred Tax Assets:

        

Expenses accrued for consolidated financial statement purposes, nondeductible for tax return purposes

   $ 281       $ 273       $ 241   

Net operating losses carried forward for federal income tax purposes

     2,511         1,289         1,083   
                          

Total deferred tax assets

     2,792         1,562         1,324   
                          

Deferred Liabilities:

        

Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation

     843         1,260         1,327   
                          

Total deferred tax liabilities

     843         1,260         1,327   
                          

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

   $ 1,949       $ 302       $ (3
                          

The TRS has estimated its income tax benefit using a combined federal and state rate of approximately 38%. As of the year ended 2009, 2008 and 2007 the TRS had a deferred tax asset of $2.8 million, $1.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, primarily due to current and past years’ tax net operating losses. These loss carryforwards will expire in 2022. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax asset and has determined that no valuation allowance is required. Reversal of the deferred tax asset in the subsequent year cannot be reasonably estimated.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. The Company uses an estimate of its annual effective rate based on the facts and circumstances at the time while the actual effective rate is calculated at year-end. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. There is no valuation allowance at December 31, 2009, 2008 or 2007.

Dividends Paid

Dividends paid were $0.08 per share during the year ended December 31, 2009; of which $0.053 represented capital gain distribution and $0.027 represented a nondividend distribution to shareholders. Dividends paid were $0.51 during the year ended December 31, 2008; of which $0.206 represented ordinary income, $0.093 represented capital gain distribution and $0.211 represented a nondividend distribution to shareholders. Dividends paid were $.4625 per share during the year ended December 31, 2007; of which $0.197 represented ordinary income and $.266 represented nondividend distribution to shareholders.

 

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Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies and Other Related Party Transactions

Royco Hotels, Inc. (“Royco Hotels”) and HLC Hotels, Inc. (“HLC”), independent contractors, manage our hotels pursuant to hotel management agreements with TRS Lessee. The management agreements provide that the management companies have control of all operational aspects of the hotels, including employee-related matters. Royco Hotels and HLC must generally maintain each hotel in good repair and condition and make routine maintenance, repairs and minor alterations. Additionally, Royco Hotels and HLC must operate the hotels in accordance with third party franchise agreements that cover the hotels, which includes using franchisor sales and reservation systems as well as abiding by franchisors’ marketing standards. Royco Hotels and HLC may not assign their management agreements without our consent.

The management agreements generally require TRS Lessee to fund debt service, working capital needs, capital expenditures and to reimburse the management companies for all budgeted direct operating costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the hotels. TRS Lessee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining insurance policies with respect to the hotels.

Royco Hotels Management Agreement

Royco Hotels manages 103 of the hotels owned by the Company at December 31, 2009. Royco Hotels receives a monthly base management fee and an incentive management fee, if certain financial thresholds are met or exceeded. The management agreement, as amended effective January 1, 2007, provides for monthly base management fees as follows:

 

   

4.25% of gross hotel income for the month for up to the first $75 million of gross hotel income for a fiscal year;

 

   

4.00% of gross hotel income for the month for gross hotel income exceeding $75 million up to $100 million for a fiscal year; and

 

   

3.00% of gross hotel income for the month for gross hotel income exceeding $100 million for a fiscal year.

If annual net operating income exceeds 10% of our total investment in the hotels, then Royco Hotels receives an incentive management fee of 10% of the excess of net operating income up to the first $1 million, and 20% of excess net operating income above $1 million.

The management agreement expires on December 31, 2011 and, unless Royco Hotels elects not to extend the term, the term of the agreement will be extended to December 31, 2016 if (i) Royco Hotels achieves average annual net operating income of at least 10% of our total investment in the hotels during the four fiscal years ending December 1, 2011 and (ii) Royco Hotels does not default prior to December 31, 2011.

The management agreement may be terminated as follows:

 

   

either party may terminate the management agreement if net operating income is not at least 8.5% of the Company’s total investment in the hotels or if the Company undergoes a change of control;

 

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Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies and Other Related Party Transactions (continued)

 

   

the Company may terminate the agreement if Royco Hotels undergoes a change of control;

 

   

the Company may terminate the agreement if tax laws change to allow a hotel REIT to self manage its properties; and

 

   

by the non-defaulting party in the event of a default that has not been cured within the cure period.

If the Company terminates the management agreement because the Company undergoes a change of control, Royco Hotels undergoes a change of control due to the death of one of its principals, or due to a tax law change, then Royco Hotels will be entitled to a termination fee equal to 50% of the base management fee paid to Royco Hotels during the twelve months prior to notice of termination. Under certain circumstances, Royco Hotels will be entitled to a termination fee if the Company sells a hotel and does not acquire another hotel or replace the sold hotel within twelve months. The fee, if applicable, is equal to 50% of the base management fee paid with respect to the sold hotel during the prior twelve months.

The following are events of default under the management agreement:

 

   

the failure of Royco Hotels to diligently and efficiently operate the hotels pursuant to the management agreement;

 

   

the failure of either party to pay amounts due to the other party pursuant to the management agreement;

 

   

certain bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership events with respect to either party;

 

   

the failure of either party to perform any of their obligations under the management agreement;

 

   

loss of the franchise license for a hotel because of Royco Hotels;

 

   

failure by Royco Hotels to pay, when due, the accounts payable for the hotels for which we have previously reimbursed Royco Hotels; and

 

   

any of the hotels fail two successive franchisor inspections if the deficiencies are within Royco Hotels’ reasonable control.

With the exception of certain events of default as to which no grace period exists, if an event of default occurs and continues beyond the grace period set forth in the management agreement, the non-defaulting party has the option of terminating the agreement.

The management agreement provides that each party, subject to certain exceptions, indemnifies and holds harmless the other party against any liabilities stemming from certain negligent acts or omissions, breach of contract, willful misconduct or tortuous actions by the indemnifying party or any of its affiliates.

 

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Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies and Other Related Party Transactions (continued)

 

HLC Management Agreement

The hotel management agreement with HLC, as amended July 15, 2008, provides for HLC to operate and manage twelve of our thirteen Masters Inn hotels through December 31, 2011. The agreement provides for HLC to receive management fees equal to 5.0% of the gross revenues derived from the operation of the hotels and incentive fees equal to 10% of the annual operating income of the hotels in excess of 10.5% of the Company’s investment in the hotels.

Litigation

Various claims and legal proceedings arise in the ordinary course of business and may be pending against the Company and its properties. Based upon the information available, the Company believes that the resolution of any of these claims and legal proceedings should not have a material adverse affect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Three separate lawsuits have been filed against the Company in Jefferson Circuit Court, Louisville, Kentucky; one lawsuit filed by a plaintiff on June 26, 2008, a second lawsuit filed by fourteen plaintiffs on December 15, 2008 and a third lawsuit filed by six plaintiffs on January 16, 2009. The plaintiffs in the three cases, now consolidated as one action, allege that as guests at the Company’s hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, they were exposed to carbon monoxide as a consequence of a faulty water heater at the hotel. The plaintiffs have also sued the plumbing company which performed repairs on the water heater at the hotel. On August 7, 2009 the Company’s insurers notified the Company that they would defend the consolidated lawsuit with a reservation of rights as to coverage.

Plaintiffs are seeking to recover for damages arising out of physical and mental injury, lost wages, pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses and punitive or exemplary damages. The damages claimed by plaintiffs in discovery thus far are in a range of approximately $37 to $41 million. The company retains three tranches of commercial general liability insurance with aggregate limits of $51 million. There are no deductibles on two of the tranches; the third tranche has a deductible of ten thousand dollars. At this time, the Company has not recorded a liability as the amount of the loss contingency is not reasonably estimable. The Company will continue to evaluate the estimability of loss contingency amounts.

Other

In November 2004, the Company obtained a $2.7 million loan from Village Bank, formerly known as Southern Community Bank & Trust. The Village Bank loan was paid in full January, 2010. George R. Whittemore, Director of the Company, is a member of the Board of Directors of Village Bank. Further information about the loan from Village Bank is presented in Note 6. This loan, subsequent to December 31, 2009, has been paid in full with proceeds from the sale of a Comfort Inn in Dublin, Virginia.

The Company assumed land lease agreements in conjunction with the purchase of three hotels. One lease requires monthly payments of the greater of $2 or 5% of room revenue through November 2091. A second lease requires monthly payments of $1 through 2017 with approximately $1 annual increase beginning January 1, 2018, with additional increases in 2033, 2043, 2053 and 2063. A third lease requires annual payments of $34, with approximately $3 increases every five years throughout twelve renewal periods. Land lease expense from continuing operations totaled approximately $109, $104 and $70 in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and is included in property operating expense.

 

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Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies and Other Related Party Transactions (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2009, the future minimum lease payments applicable to non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

 

2010

   $ 72   

2011

     71   

2012

     71   

2013

     74   

2014

     74   

Thereafter

     4,782   
        
   $ 5,144   
        

The Company as of December 31, 2009 has agreements with four restaurants and two cell tower operators for leased space at our hotel locations. The restaurant leases have maturity dates ranging from 2011 to 2028 and cell tower leases have maturity dates ranging from 2011 to 2014. Several of the restaurant leases have escalation clauses. Three of the escalations are based on percentages of gross sales and one is based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers. The restaurant and cell tower lease income from continuing operations totaled approximately $332, $320 and $244 in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and is included in room rentals and other hotel services.

As of December 31, 2009, the future minimum lease receipts from the non-cancellable restaurants and cell tower leases are as follows:

 

2010

     134   

2011

     123   

2012

     97   

2013

     91   

2014

     92   

Thereafter

     952   
        
   $ 1,489   
        

Note 9. Redeemable Preferred Stock

On June 3, 2008 the Company offered and sold 332,500 shares of 10.0% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock. The shares were sold for $25.00 per share and bear a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. Underwriting and other costs of the offering totaled approximately $0.6 million to the Company. The net proceeds plus additional cash were used by the Company to pay an $8.5 million bridge loan with General Electric Capital Corporation. At December 31, 2009, 332,500 shares of 10.0% Series B preferred stock remained outstanding.

Dividends on the Series B preferred stock are cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears on each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day, at the annual rate of 10.0% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per share, equivalent to a fixed annual amount of $2.50 per share. Dividends on the Series B preferred stock accrue whether or not the Company has earnings,

 

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whether or not there are funds legally available for the payment of such dividends, whether or not such dividends are declared and whether or not such dividends are prohibited by agreement. Accrued but unpaid dividends on the Series B preferred stock will not bear interest.

The Series B preferred stock will, with respect to dividend rights and rights upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, rank senior to the Company’s common stock, senior to all classes or series of preferred stock issued by the Company and ranking junior to the Series B preferred stock with respect to dividend rights or rights upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, on a parity with the Company’s Series A preferred stock and with all classes or series of preferred stock issued by the Company and ranking on a parity with the Series B preferred stock with respect to dividend rights or rights upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up and junior to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness.

The Company will not pay any distributions, or set aside any funds for the payment of distributions, on its common shares, unless it has also paid (or set aside for payment) the full cumulative distributions on the preferred shares for the current and all past dividend periods. The Series B preferred stock has no stated maturity and is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption.

The Series B preferred stock is not redeemable prior to June 3, 2013, except in certain limited circumstances relating to the maintenance of the Company’s ability to qualify as a REIT as provided in the Company’s articles of incorporation or a change of control (as defined in the Company’s amendment to its articles of incorporation establishing the Series B preferred stock). The Company may redeem the Series B preferred stock, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time on or after June 3, 2013 for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends. Also, upon a change of control, each outstanding share of the Company’s Series B preferred stock will be redeemed for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends. At December 31, 2009, no events have occurred that would lead the Company to believe redemption of the preferred stock, due to a change of control or failure to maintain its REIT qualification, is probable.

Note 10. Noncontrolling Interest of Common and Preferred Units in SLP

At December 31, 2009, 158,161 of SLP’s common operating partnership units (“Common OP Units”) were outstanding. The redemption values for the Common OP Units are $237, and $2,101 for 2009 and 2008 respectively. Each limited partner of SLP may, subject to certain limitations, require that SLP redeem all or a portion of his or her Common OP Units, at any time after a specified period following the date the units were acquired, by delivering a redemption notice to SLP. When a limited partner tenders Common OP Units to SLP for redemption, the Company can, in its sole discretion, choose to purchase the units for either (1) a number of shares of Company common stock equal to the number of units redeemed (subject to certain adjustments) or (2) cash in an amount equal to the market value of the number of shares of Company common stock the limited partner would have received if the Company chose to purchase the units for common stock. During 2009, 1,077,645 Common OP Units were redeemed for common shares of SHI.

At December 31, 2009, 51,035 of SLP’s preferred operating partnership units (“Preferred OP Units”) were outstanding. The redemption value for the Preferred OP Units is $511 for December 31, 2009. The Preferred OP Units receive a preferred dividend distribution of $1.10 per preferred unit annually, payable on a monthly basis and do not participate in the allocations of profits and losses of SLP. Distributions to holders of Preferred OP Units have priority over distributions to holders of Common OP Units. Supertel offered to each of the Preferred OP Unit holders the option to extend until October 24, 2010 their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. In October, 2009, 126,751 units were redeemed at $10 each. The holders of the remaining 51,035 units elected to extend to October 24, 2010, their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. The remaining 51,035 units will continue to be carried outside of permanent equity at redemption value.

 

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Noncontrolling Interest Reconciliation of Common and Preferred Units

 

     Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total
Noncontrolling
Interest
 

Balance@12/31/08

   $ 1,778      $ 8,064      $ 9,842   
                        

Partner Draws

   $ (172   $ —        $ (172

Conversion of OP units

     —          (7,354     (7,354

Reclassification of OP units to current liability

     (1,267     —          (1,267

Noncontrolling Interest

     172        (302     (130
                        

Balance@12/31/09

   $ 511      $ 408      $ 919   
                        

Note 11. Common and Preferred Stock

The Company’s common stock is duly authorized, full paid and non-assessable. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, members of the Board of Directors and executive officers owned approximately 20% and 16%, respectively, of the Company’s outstanding common stock.

At December 31, 2009, 158,161 of SLP’s common operating partnership units (“Common OP Units”) and 51,035 of SLP’s preferred operating partnership units (“Preferred OP Units”) were outstanding. The combined redemption value for the Common OP Units and Preferred OP Units are $748 and $3,879 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Each limited partner of SLP may, subject to certain limitations, require that SLP redeem all or a portion of his or her Common OP Units or Preferred OP Units, at any time after a specified period following the date the units were acquired, by delivering a redemption notice to SLP. When a limited partner tenders Common OP Units to SLP for redemption, the Company can, in its sole discretion, choose to purchase the units for either (1) a number of shares of Company common stock equal to the number of units redeemed (subject to certain adjustments) or (2) cash in an amount equal to the market value of the number of shares of Company common stock the limited partner would have received if the Company chose to purchase the units for common stock. The Preferred OP Units are convertible by the holders into Common OP Units on a one-for-one basis or may be redeemed for cash at $10 per unit until October 2010. The Preferred OP Units receive a preferred dividend distribution of $1.10 per preferred unit annually, payable on a monthly basis and do not participate in the allocations of profits and losses of SLP. During 2009, 1,077,645 Common OP Units of limited partnership interest were redeemed for common shares of SHI. During 2008 and 2007, no Common OP Units were redeemed for common shares of SHI. Supertel offered to each of the Preferred OP Unit holders the option to extend until October 24, 2010 their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. In October 2009, 126,751 units were redeemed at $10 each. The holders of the remaining 51,035 units elected to extend to October 24, 2010, their right to have units redeemed at $10 per unit. There were 17,824 Preferred OP Units redeemed for cash in December 2008, and no Preferred OP Units were redeemed for cash or converted to common units during 2007.

 

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On December 30, 2005 the Company offered and sold 1,521,258 shares of 8% Series A preferred stock. The shares were sold for $10.00 per share and bear a liquidation preference of $10.00 per share. Underwriting and other costs of the offering totaled $1.2 million. The proceeds were used to reduce borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility with Great Western Bank. At December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, 803,270, 803,270 and 932,026 shares respectively, of Series A preferred stock remained outstanding.

Dividends on the Series A preferred stock are cumulative and are payable monthly in arrears on the last day of each month, at the annual rate of 8% of the $10.00 liquidation preference per share, equivalent to a fixed annual amount of $.80 per share. Dividends on the Series A preferred stock accrue regardless of whether or not the Company has earnings, whether there are funds legally available for the payment of such dividends and whether or not such dividends are declared. Unpaid dividends will accumulate and bear additional dividends at 8%, compounded monthly.

The Series A preferred stock with respect to dividend rights and rights upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, ranks senior to all classes or series of the Company’s common stock, senior or on parity with all other classes or series of preferred stock and junior to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness. Upon liquidation all Series A preferred stock will be entitled to $10.00 per share plus accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company will not pay any distributions, or set aside any funds for the payment of distributions, on its common shares unless it has also paid (or set aside for payment) the full cumulative distributions on the preferred shares for the current and all past dividend periods. The outstanding preferred shares do not have any maturity date, and are not subject to mandatory redemption.

Previously, each share of Series A preferred stock was convertible in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the holders thereof, into common stock at a conversion price of $5.66 per share of common stock (equivalent to a conversion rate of 1.77 shares of common stock for each share of Series A convertible preferred stock) subject to certain adjustments. The conversion rights of the Series A preferred stock were cancelled as of February 20, 2009. The Company may not optionally redeem the Series A preferred shares prior to January 1, 2009, except in limited circumstances to preserve its status as a REIT.

The conversion rights of the holders of the Series A preferred stock were subject to cancellation on or after December 31, 2008 if the closing price of the Company common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market exceeds $7.36 for at least 20 trading days within any period of 30 consecutive trading days. The Company issued a conversion cancellation notice to holders of the Series A convertible preferred stock and the conversion rights were cancelled as of February 20, 2009. The Series A preferred stock will be redeemable on or after January 1, 2009 for cash, at the Company’s option, in whole or from time to time in part, at $10.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption date.

On December 30, 2005, the Company issued warrants to Anderson & Strudwick Incorporated, the selling agent for the Company in its public offering of the Series A Preferred Stock, to purchase 126,311 shares of Series A preferred stock. The warrants were exercisable until December 31, 2010 at $12.00 per share of Series A preferred stock. The warrants could not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or hypothecated for a period of one year after their issuance, except to officers of the selling agent. During 2007 the warrants were fully exercised.

The Company also has Series B preferred stock outstanding. See Note 9.

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Note 12. Stock-Based Compensation

Upon initial issuance of stock options on May 25, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 718-10-30 Compensation – Stock Compensation – Overall – Initial Measurement, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards to employees and directors based on estimated fair values.

Options

The Company has a 2006 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) which has been approved by the Company’s shareholders. The Plan authorized the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and stock bonuses for up to 200,000 shares of common stock. At the annual shareholders meeting on May 28, 2009, the shareholders of Supertel Hospitality, Inc. approved an amendment to the Supertel 2006 Stock Plan. The amendment increases the maximum number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan from 200,000 to 300,000 and changes the definition of fair market value to mean the closing price of Supertel common stock with respect to future awards under the plan.

As of December 31, 2009, 230,715 stock options have been awarded under the Plan. The exercise price is equal to the average of the high and low sales price of the stock as reported on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system (NASDAQ) on the grant date. A total of 230,715 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant to the Plan with respect to the granted options. There is no intrinsic value for the vested options as of December 31, 2009. The following table summarizes the options awarded:

 

     Options Grant Date  
     11/17/09         05/22/08         05/24/07   

Awarded Options

     90,000         30,000         65,000   

Exercise Price

   $ 1.54       $ 5.28       $ 7.55   

Date Vested

     06/30/10         12/31/08         12/31/07   

Expiration Date

     11/17/2013         5/22/2012         5/24/2011   

The Company records compensation expense for stock options based on the estimated fair value of the options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company uses historical data among other factors to estimate the expected price volatility, the expected option life, the dividend rate and expected forfeiture rate. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option. The following table summarizes the estimates used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model related to the 2009, 2008, and 2007 grants:

 

     Grant Date  
     11/17/09        05/22/08        05/24/07   

Volatility

     45.00     20.00     20.00

Expected dividend yield

     6.33     6.54     5.90

Expected term (in years)

     3.81        4.00        3.94   

Risk free interest rate

     1.74     3.04     4.80

 

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Note 12. Stock –Based Compensation (continued)

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s activities with respect to its stock options for the year ended December 31, 2009 as follows (in thousands, except per share and share data):

 

     Shares      Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
     Aggregate
Fair
Value
     Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

     192,143       $ 6.36       $ 133         

Granted

     90,000         1.54         31         

Exercised

     —           —           —           

Forfeited or expired

     51,428         6.48         38         
                                            

Outstanding at December 31, 2009

     230,715       $ 4.45       $ 126       $ 2.21       $ —     
                                            

Exercisable at December 31, 2009

     140,715       $ 6.31       $ 95       $ 1.16       $ —     
                                            

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the share-based compensation related to employees and directors for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $6, $12 and $54, respectively. At December 31, 2009, we had $25 of total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to stock options granted in 2009 that vest as of June 30, 2010. We recognize compensation expense using the straight-line method over the vesting period. During 2009, 2008 and 2007, the company’s options granted were 90,000, 30,000 and 65,000 respectively, with a weighted average grant date fair value per option of $0.35, $0.40 and $0.83, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $0, $0 and $5 for fiscal years 2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively. The closing market price of our common stock on the last day of 2009 was $1.50 per share.

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Note 13. Supplementary Data

The following tables present our unaudited quarterly results of operations for 2009 and 2008:

 

     Quarters Ended (unaudited)  
     March 31,
2009
    June 30,
2009
    September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2009
    YTD 2009  

2009

          

Revenues

   $ 18,663      $ 22,753      $ 23,365      $ 18,305      $ 83,086   

Expenses

     18,671        19,853        21,201        18,376        78,101   
                                        

Earnings (loss) before net losses on disposition of assets, other income, interest noncontrolling interest and income tax expense (benefit)

     (8     2,900        2,164        (71     4,985   

Net losses on dispositions of assets

     (26     (26     (26     (57     (135

Other income

     38        34        28        34        134   

Interest

     (2,369     (2,488     (2,467     (2,460     (9,784

Impairment losses

     —          —          —          (7,399     (7,399

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     (2,365     420        (301     (9,953     (12,199

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (697     70        (231     100        (758
                                        

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

     (1,668     350        (70     (10,053     (11,441

Discontinued operations

     (757     993        (939     (15,381     (16,084
                                        

Net earnings (loss)

     (2,425     1,343        (1,009     (25,434     (27,525
                                        

Noncontrolling interest

     87        (69     (38     150        130   
                                        

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests

     (2,338     1,274        (1,047     (25,284     (27,395

Preferred stock dividend

     (369     (369     (368     (368     (1,474
                                        

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ (2,707   $ 905      $ (1,415   $ (25,652   $ (28,869
                                        

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED

  

EPS from continuing operations *

   $ (0.10   $ (0.00   $ (0.02   $ (0.47   $ (0.60
                                        

EPS from discontinued operations

   $ (0.03   $ 0.04      $ (0.04   $ (0.70   $ (0.73
                                        

EPS Basic and Diluted *

   $ (0.13   $ 0.04      $ (0.06   $ (1.17   $ (1.33
                                        

 

* Quarterly EPS data does not add to total year, due to rounding

 

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     Quarters Ended (unaudited)        
     March 31,
2008
    June 30,
2008
    September 30,
2008
    December 31,
2008
    YTD 2008  

2008

          

Revenues

   $ 20,286      $ 25,564      $ 26,289      $ 20,392      $ 92,531   

Expenses

     19,106        21,236        21,805        18,928        81,075   
                                        

Earnings before net losses on disposition of assets, other income, interest noncontrolling interest and income tax expense (benefit)

     1,180        4,328        4,484        1,464        11,456   

Net gains (losses) on dispositions of assets

     3        (1     (1     —          1   

Other income

     30        33        28        38        129   

Interest

     (2,610     (2,469     (2,519     (2,547     (10,145

Impairment losses

     —          —          —          —          —     

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     (1,397     1,891        1,992        (1,045     1,441   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (533     252        248        (316     (349
                                        

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

     (864     1,639        1,744        (729     1,790   

Discontinued operations

     (42     678        519        4,314        5,469   
                                        

Net earnings (loss)

     (906     2,317        2,263        3,585        7,259   
                                        

Noncontrolling interest

     13        (194     (175     (247     (603
                                        

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests

     (893     2,123        2,088        3,338        6,656   

Preferred stock dividend

     (186     (236     (369     (369     (1,160
                                        

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ (1,079   $ 1,887      $ 1,719      $ 2,969      $ 5,496   
                                        

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED

  

EPS from continuing operations

   $ (0.05   $ 0.06      $ 0.06      $ (0.05   $ 0.02   
                                        

EPS from discontinued operations

   $ (0.00   $ 0.03      $ 0.02      $ 0.19      $ 0.24   
                                        

EPS Basic and Diluted

   $ (0.05   $ 0.09      $ 0.08      $ 0.14      $ 0.26   
                                        

 

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December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Note 14. Subsequent Events

On January 28, 2010, we sold our Comfort Inn located in Dublin, VA (99 rooms) for approximately $2.75 million with a negligible gain. A portion of these funds were used to payoff the Company’s borrowings from Village Bank with the remaining funds used to reduce the revolving line of credit with Great Western Bank.

In January, 2010, the Company borrowed $0.8 million from First National Bank of Omaha. The note bears interest at 4% over the one month LIBOR with a floor of 5%. The borrowings will be used to fund operations.

Prior to the amendment discussed below, our credit facilities with Great Western Bank required that we maintain consolidated and loan-specific debt service coverage ratios (based on a rolling twelve month period) of at least 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, and consolidated and loan-specific loan to value ratios (based on a rolling twelve month period) that do not exceed 65%, tested annually. As of December 31, 2009, our covenant levels, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, were 1.29 to 1 (consolidated debt service coverage ratio), 1.46 to 1 (loan-specific debt service coverage ratio), 60% (consolidated loan to value ratio) and 65% (loan-specific loan to value ratio). The credit facilities were amended on March 29, 2010 to require maintenance of (a) a consolidated debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.05 to 1, tested quarterly, from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities, (b) a loan-specific debt service coverage ratio of 1.20 to 1, tested quarterly, from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1, tested quarterly, from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities and (c) consolidated and loan-specific loan to value ratios that do not exceed 70%, tested annually commencing on December 31, 2009, in each case, through the maturity of the credit facilities.

The Great Western Bank amendment also: (a) modifies the borrowing base so that the loans available to the Company may not exceed the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 70% of the total appraised value of the hotels securing the credit facilities and (ii) an amount that would result in a loan-specific debt service coverage ratio of less than 1.20 to 1 from December 31, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and 1.50 to 1 from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities; (b) increases the interest rate on the revolving credit portion of the credit facilities from prime (subject to a 4.50% floor rate) to 5.50% from March 29 , 2010 through June 30, 2011 and prime (subject to a 5.50% floor rate) from July 1, 2011 through the maturity of the credit facilities; and (c) gives Great Western Bank the option to increase the interest rates of the credit facilities up to 4.00% any time after June 30, 2011.

Our credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank requires us to maintain a consolidated loan to value ratio (based on a rolling twelve month period) that does not exceed 70%, tested quarterly. As of December 31, 2009, this ratio, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was 75%. The credit facility also requires us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $75 million plus 90% of net proceeds from equity transactions after December 31, 2006, tested quarterly. As of December 31, 2009, our tangible net worth, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was $74.5 million. The Company received a waiver for non-compliance with both of these covenants. In connection with the waiver, the credit facility was amended on March 31, 2010 to require maintenance of a consolidated loan to value ratio that does not exceed 77.5% and a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $70 million, in each case, through the maturity of the credit facility. The amendment also reduced our quarterly minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant (based on a rolling twelve month period) through the maturity of the credit facility from: 0.90 to 1 after preferred dividends and 1.00 to 1 before preferred dividends; to 0.75 to 1 after preferred dividends and 0.80 to 1 before preferred dividends. The credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank was also amended on March 31, 2010 to extend the maturity date from May 12, 2010 to August 12, 2010, require a $200,000 principal payment on March 31, 2010 and require a $100,000 principal payment on April 30, 2010.

On March 25, 2010, our credit facilities with General Electric Capital Corporation were amended to require us to maintain $3.9 million of total adjusted EBITDA (based on a rolling twelve month period), tested quarterly commencing on December 31, 2009, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties through 2011, in lieu of maintenance of minimum fixed charge coverage ratios (FCCRs). This required minimum level of total adjusted EBITDA will be reduced by the pro rata percentage of total adjusted EBITDA attributable to any GE-encumbered

 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

properties that are sold, if certain conditions are satisfied. As of December 31, 2009, our total adjusted EBITDA, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties was $5.2 million (the reduction for sold properties was $0.7 million). Commencing in 2012 and continuing for the term of the loans, we are required to maintain, with respect to our GE-encumbered properties, a before dividend FCCR (based on a rolling twelve month period) of 1.3 to 1 and after dividend FCCR (based on a rolling twelve month period) of 1.0 to 1.

The GE amendment also: (a) reduces our consolidated debt service coverage ratio covenant (based on a rolling twelve month period) from 1.4 to 1 for each quarter of 2009 and 1.5 to 1 each quarter thereafter for the term of the loans to 1.05 to 1 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 and each quarter thereafter through 2011 and 1.5 to 1 each quarter thereafter for the term of the loans; (b) defers prepayment fees with respect to prepayments required as a result of the sale of any of our Masters Inn hotels until January 1, 2012; and (c) implements a quarterly cash flow sweep, equal to the amount by which our consolidated debt service coverage ratio exceeds 1.75 to 1, to pay deferred prepayment fees. As of December 31, 2009, our consolidated debt service coverage ratio, as calculated pursuant to the loan agreement, was 1.35 to 1. In connection with previous amendments and waivers, the interest rate of the loans under our credit facilities with GE have increased by 1.5%. If our FCCR with respect to our GE-encumbered properties equals or exceeds 1.3 to 1 before dividends and 1.0 to 1 after dividends for two consecutive quarters, the cumulative 1.5% increase in the interest rate of the loans will be eliminated.

 

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SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

As of December 31, 2009

 

                      Additions, (Dispositions), (Impairments),
Subsequent to Acquisition
                         
          Initial Cost       Gross Amount at December 31, 2009        
    Encum-           Buildings &           Buildings &           Buildings &     Accumulated     Net  

Hotel and Location

  brance     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Depreciation     Book Value  

Comfort Inn

                 

Minocqua, Wisconsin

    GWB      $ 214,505      $ 1,458,389      $ —        $ 360,308      $ 214,505      $ 1,818,697      $ (864,976   $ 1,168,226   

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    GWB        286,970        1,716,782        —          369,834        286,970        2,086,616        (1,005,324     1,368,262   

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

    GRW        89,000        2,346,362        —          346,747        89,000        2,693,109        (993,508     1,788,601   

Culpeper, Virginia

    GRW        182,264        2,142,652        —          570,695        182,264        2,713,347        (1,007,401     1,888,210   

Dublin, Virginia

    VB        152,239        3,700,710        —          807,010        152,239        4,507,720        (2,051,286     2,608,673   

Farmville, Virginia

    GRW        253,618        2,162,087        —          572,435        253,618        2,734,522        (1,202,785     1,785,355   

Morgantown, West Virginia

    GRW        398,322        3,853,651        —          914,063        398,322        4,767,714        (2,032,395     3,133,641   

New Castle, Pennsylvania

    GRW        56,648        4,101,254        —          668,027        56,648        4,769,281        (1,747,764     3,078,165   

Princeton, West Virginia

    GRW        387,567        1,774,501        —          693,826        387,567        2,468,327        (1,148,377     1,707,517   

Rocky Mount, Virginia

    GRW        193,841        2,162,429        —          186,691        193,841        2,349,120        (956,072     1,586,889   

Solomons, Maryland

    GRW        2,303,990        2,988,255        —          1,936,630        2,303,990        4,924,885        (2,467,194     4,761,681   

Erlanger, Kentucky

    GWB        750,000        2,822,201        —          624,837        750,000        3,447,038        (752,925     3,444,113   

Fayetteville, North Carolina

    CITI        725,000        3,910,514        —          400,828        725,000        4,311,342        (891,947     4,144,395   

Fayetteville Car Wash, North Carolina

    CITI        —          164,128        —          8,707        —          172,835        (51,759     121,076   

Alexandria, Virginia

    WA BMI        2,500,000        9,373,060        —          1,593,014        2,500,000        10,966,074        (1,093,267     12,372,807   

Glasgow, Kentucky

    GE 3CI        500,000        2,456,305        —          517,042        500,000        2,973,347        (247,492     3,225,855   

Super 8

                 

Creston, Iowa

    GRW        56,000        840,580        89,607        2,323,996        145,607        3,164,576        (1,739,345     1,570,838   

Columbus, Nebraska

    GWB        51,716        571,178        51,666        737,444        103,382        1,308,622        (873,517     538,487   

O’Neill, Nebraska

    GRW        75,000        667,074        46,075        1,128,696        121,075        1,795,770        (998,090     918,755   

Omaha, Nebraska

    GWB        164,034        1,053,620        —          1,242,159        164,034        2,295,779        (1,596,573     863,240   

Lincoln, Nebraska (West “O”)

    GWB        139,603        1,234,988        63,153        997,222        202,756        2,232,210        (1,415,410     1,019,556   

Lincoln, Nebraska (Cornhusker)

    GWB        226,174        1,068,520        271,817        1,911,344        497,991        2,979,864        (1,731,762     1,746,093   

Keokuk, Iowa

    GRW        55,000        642,783        71,175        645,329        126,175        1,288,112        (869,424     544,863   

Iowa City, Iowa

    GRW        227,290        1,280,365        —          602,524        227,290        1,882,889        (1,305,827     804,352   

Omaha, Nebraska (Ak-sar-ben)

    GWB        203,453        1,054,497        —          358,930        203,453        1,413,427        (948,556     668,324   

Kirksville, Missouri

    GWB        151,225        830,457        —          320,301        151,225        1,150,758        (782,140     519,843   

Burlington, Iowa

    GRW        145,000        867,116        —          384,040        145,000        1,251,156        (829,542     566,614   

Sedalia, Missouri

    GWB        185,025        917,809        —          667,665        185,025        1,585,474        (984,358     786,141   

Hays, Kansas

    GWB        317,762        1,133,765        19,519        490,917        337,281        1,624,682        (1,054,755     907,208   

Moberly, Missouri

    GWB        60,000        1,075,235        —          415,869        60,000        1,491,104        (972,525     578,579   

Pittsburg, Kansas

    GRW        130,000        852,131        —          299,348        130,000        1,151,479        (775,992     505,487   

Manhattan, Kansas

    GWB        261,646        1,254,175        (10,000     576,709        251,646        1,830,884        (1,118,998     963,532   

Clinton, Iowa

    GRW        135,153        805,067        (46,089     350,210        89,064        1,155,277        (750,298     494,043   

Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

    GRW        85,745        536,064        21,507        522,758        107,252        1,058,822        (686,475     479,599   

Wichita, Kansas

    GWB        435,087        1,806,979        —          737,367        435,087        2,544,346        (1,634,194     1,345,239   

 

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As of December 31, 2009

 

                      Additions, (Dispositions), (Impairments),
Subsequent to Acquisition
                         
          Initial Cost       Gross Amount at December 31, 2009        
    Encum-           Buildings &           Buildings &           Buildings &     Accumulated     Net  

Hotel and Location

  brance     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Depreciation     Book Value  

Super 8 - continued

                 

Kingdom City, Missouri

    NON        176,970        877,287        —          381,666        176,970        1,258,953        (743,912     692,011   

Lenexa, Kansas

    GWB        454,113        1,722,866        —          447,915        454,113        2,170,781        (1,389,037     1,235,857   

Pella, Iowa

    GRW        61,853        664,610        —          170,222        61,853        834,832        (535,162     361,523   

Storm Lake, Iowa

    GRW        90,033        819,202        41,344        624,323        131,377        1,443,525        (781,404     793,498   

West Plains, Missouri

    GWB        112,279        861,178        —          203,642        112,279        1,064,820        (640,060     537,039   

Jefferson City, Missouri

    GWB        264,707        1,206,886        —          361,715        264,707        1,568,601        (959,281     874,027   

El Dorado, Kansas

    NON        96,764        418,333        467        645,464        97,231        1,063,797        (608,546     552,482   

Wayne, Nebraska

    GWB        79,127        685,135        —          190,885        79,127        876,020        (507,341     447,806   

Batesville, Arkansas

    GWB        81,483        811,371        —          219,241        81,483        1,030,612        (570,500     541,595   

Fayetteville, Arkansas

    GWB        255,731        1,549,271        —          332,617        255,731        1,881,888        (1,007,052     1,130,567   

Omaha, Nebraska (West Dodge)

    GWB        593,518        1,758,275        —          381,089        593,518        2,139,364        (1,120,353     1,612,529   

Watertown, South Dakota

    EVB        51,237        1,296,312        —          563,788        51,237        1,860,100        (938,105     973,232   

Norfolk, Nebraska

    GRW        226,971        1,587,581        —          531,293        226,971        2,118,874        (979,334     1,366,511   

Park City, Kansas

    EVB        275,962        891,933        —          532,133        275,962        1,424,066        (747,397     952,631   

Muscatine, Iowa

    GWB        204,890        1,616,090        —          353,342        204,890        1,969,432        (937,346     1,236,976   

Fort Madison, Iowa

    GWB        104,855        871,075        —          265,466        104,855        1,136,541        (548,321     693,075   

Parsons, Kansas

    NON        167,849        1,195,484        —          248,492        167,849        1,443,976        (640,503     971,322   

Portage, Wisconsin

    GRW        203,032        1,839,321        —          322,044        203,032        2,161,365        (942,263     1,422,134   

Antigo, Wisconsin

    GWB        234,605        1,485,579        —          344,385        234,605        1,829,964        (841,482     1,223,087   

Shawano, Wisconsin

    GRW        244,935        1,672,123        —          286,052        244,935        1,958,175        (888,521     1,314,589   

Tomah, Wisconsin

    GWB        211,975        2,079,714        (59,834     450,952        152,141        2,530,666        (1,087,025     1,595,782   

Menomonie, Wisconsin

    GRW        451,520        2,398,446        —          371,581        451,520        2,770,027        (1,091,401     2,130,146   

Neosho, Missouri

    WF        232,000        1,416,216        (55,767     403        176,233        1,416,619        (642,852     950,000   

Clarinda, Iowa

    GWB        75,000        1,276,923        —          115,599        75,000        1,392,522        (226,548     1,240,974   

Billings, Montana

    GE MOA        518,000        4,807,220        —          128,273        518,000        4,935,493        (480,082     4,973,411   

Boise, Idaho

    GE MOA        612,000        5,709,976        —          96,256        612,000        5,806,232        (538,451     5,879,781   

Columbus, Georgia

    GE MOA        441,000        4,173,299        —          231,843        441,000        4,405,142        (429,514     4,416,628   

Terre Haute, Indiana

    GE MOA        547,000        4,976,600        —          293,938        547,000        5,270,538        (553,827     5,263,711   

Green Bay, Wisconsin

    GE-GB        570,000        2,784,052        —          49,404        570,000        2,833,456        (222,790     3,180,666   

Sleep Inn

                 

Omaha, Nebraska

    WF        400,000        3,275,773        —          344,666        400,000        3,620,439        (714,121     3,306,318   

Louisville, Kentucky

    GE LSI        350,000        1,288,002        —          468,649        350,000        1,756,651        (194,954     1,911,697   

Holiday Inn Express

                 

Harlan, Kentucky

    GRW        —          2,949,276        —          816,906        —          3,766,182        (1,457,488     2,308,694   

Danville, Kentucky

    GRW        155,717        2,971,403        —          722,080        155,717        3,693,483        (1,528,480     2,320,720   

 

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As of December 31, 2009

 

                      Additions, (Dispositions), (Impairments),
Subsequent to Acquisition
                         
          Initial Cost       Gross Amount at December 31, 2009        
    Encum-           Buildings &           Buildings &           Buildings &     Accumulated     Net  

Hotel and Location

  brance     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Depreciation     Book Value  

Hampton Inn

                 

Cleveland, Tennessee

    GRW        212,914        2,370,499        —          964,314        212,914        3,334,813        (1,429,999     2,117,728   

Shelby, North Carolina

    GRW        253,921        2,782,042        —          1,026,563        253,921        3,808,605        (1,791,638     2,270,888   

Comfort Suites

                 

Dover, Delaware

    GRW        337,113        5,179,187        —          75,441        337,113        5,254,628        (1,947,333     3,644,408   

Ft. Wayne, Indiana

    CITI        1,200,000        4,803,605        —          652,154        1,200,000        5,455,759        (1,333,721     5,322,038   

Lafayette, Indiana

    CITI        850,000        3,473,808        —          164,152        850,000        3,637,960        (737,790     3,750,170   

Marion, Indiana

    CITI        430,000        1,945,383        —          274,386        430,000        2,219,769        (638,092     2,011,677   

South Bend, Indiana

    GE SB        500,000        11,512,314        —          280,715        500,000        11,793,029        (1,970,758     10,322,271   

Warsaw, Indiana

    CITI        650,000        2,500,570        —          228,471        650,000        2,729,041        (641,901     2,737,140   

Louisville, Kentucky

    GE 3CI        500,000        2,186,715        —          742,109        500,000        2,928,824        (312,820     3,116,004   

Ramada

                 

Ellenton, Florida

    GRW        546,945        2,293,464        —          917,534        546,945        3,210,998        (1,461,099     2,296,844   

Guest House Inn

                 

Ellenton, Florida

    GRW        290,373        2,102,371        —          231,253        290,373        2,333,624        (857,205     1,766,792   

Jackson, Tennessee

    GRW        261,506        3,430,541        (95,480     (936,838     166,026        2,493,703        (992,860     1,666,869   

Tara Inn & Suites

                 

Jonesboro, Georgia

    GWB        685,000        5,357,276        (451,104     (3,262,065     233,896        2,095,211        (267,203     2,061,904   

Baymont Inn

                 

Brooks, Kentucky

    GE 3CI        500,000        2,008,474        (214,114     (552,509     285,886        1,455,965        (130,140     1,611,711   

Days Inn

                 

Farmville, Virginia

    GRW        384,591        1,967,727        —          437,822        384,591        2,405,549        (950,792     1,839,348   

Alexandria, Virginia

    WA BMI        2,500,000        6,544,271        —          1,563,380        2,500,000        8,107,651        (864,645     9,743,006   

Fredericksburg South, Virginia

    WA BMI        1,510,000        1,786,979        —          823,698        1,510,000        2,610,677        (280,197     3,840,480   

Shreveport, Louisiania

    WA BMI        1,250,000        2,964,484        —          1,162,842        1,250,000        4,127,326        (537,821     4,839,505   

Bossier City, Louisiania

    WF        1,025,000        5,117,686        —          1,278,293        1,025,000        6,395,979        (719,627     6,701,352   

Fredericksburg North, Virginia

    WF        650,000        3,142,312        —          865,028        650,000        4,007,340        (438,805     4,218,535   

Ashland, Kentucky

    GE 2DI        320,000        1,303,003        —          362,443        320,000        1,665,446        (194,637     1,790,809   

Glasgow, Kentucky

    GE 2DI        425,000        2,206,805        —          142,220        425,000        2,349,025        (192,517     2,581,508   

Sioux Falls, Airport

    GE SF        —          2,397,714        —          193,665        —          2,591,379        (231,189     2,360,190   

Sioux Falls, Empire

    GE SF        480,000        1,988,692        —          207,815        480,000        2,196,507        (204,475     2,472,032   

 

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As of December 31, 2009

 

                      Additions, (Dispositions), (Impairments),
Subsequent to Acquisition
                         
          Initial Cost       Gross Amount at December 31, 2009        
    Encum-           Buildings &           Buildings &           Buildings &     Accumulated     Net  

Hotel and Location

  brance     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Land     Improvements     Depreciation     Book Value  

Extended Stay-Savanna Suites

                 

Atlanta, Georgia

    GE PINE*        1,865,000        3,997,960        (981,952     (1,885,992     883,048        2,111,968        (177,871     2,817,145   

Augusta, Georgia

    GE SS        750,000        3,816,246        —          132,940        750,000        3,949,186        (472,734     4,226,452   

Chamblee, Georgia

    GE SS        1,650,000        3,563,648        —          103,234        1,650,000        3,666,882        (523,484     4,793,398   

Greenville, South Carolina

    GE SS        550,000        3,408,375        (255,316     (1,317,042     294,684        2,091,333        (422,895     1,963,122   

Jonesboro, Georgia

    GE SS        875,000        2,978,463        (394,903     (1,332,526     480,097        1,645,937        (117,709     2,008,325   

Savannah, Georgia

    GE SS        1,250,000        4,052,678        —          (194,183     1,250,000        3,858,495        (176,851     4,931,644   

Stone Mountain, Georgia

    GE SS        725,000        3,840,600        —          114,351        725,000        3,954,951        (504,957     4,174,994   

Supertel Inn

                 

Jane, Missouri

    WF        680,000        1,571,500        (499,048     (892,662     180,952        678,838        (242,190     617,600   

Neosho, Missouri

    WF        180,000        1,835,800        (90,223     (732,571     89,777        1,103,229        (243,006     950,000   

Creston, Iowa

    GWB        234,866        2,708,224        —          9,748        234,866        2,717,972        (470,929     2,481,909   

Key West Inns

                 

Key Largo, Florida

    GRW        339,425        3,238,530        —          946,887        339,425        4,185,417        (1,651,599     2,873,243   

Masters

                 

Augusta, Georgia

    GE Masters        350,000        1,067,896        —          73,364        350,000        1,141,260        (166,650     1,324,610   

Columbia-I26, South Carolina

    GE Masters        450,000        1,395,861        —          71,005        450,000        1,466,866        (183,993     1,732,873   

Columbia-Knox Abbot Dr, South Carolina

    GE Masters        —          1,474,612        —          146,443        —          1,621,055        (261,398     1,359,657   

Charleston North, South Carolina

    GE Masters        700,000        2,895,079        (177,917     (522,110     522,083        2,372,969        (307,552     2,587,500   

Doraville, Georgia

    GE Masters        420,000        1,523,435        (96,305     (233,857     323,695        1,289,578        (165,773     1,447,500   

Garden City, Georgia

    GE Masters        570,000        2,443,603        (119,467     (325,661     450,533        2,117,942        (265,975     2,302,500   

Marietta, Georgia

    GE Masters        400,000        1,836,260        (174,645     (601,388     225,355        1,234,872        (202,727     1,257,500   

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

    GE Masters        725,000        5,112,136        (298,197     (1,817,077     426,803        3,295,059        (421,862     3,300,000   

Tampa East, Florida

    GE Masters        192,416        3,413,132        (103,117     (1,759,136     89,299        1,653,996        (319,545     1,423,750   

Tampa Fairgrounds, Florida

    GE Masters        580,000        3,018,614        (174,055     (741,162     405,945        2,277,452        (285,897     2,397,500   

Tucker, Georgia

    GE Masters        510,000        2,699,751        (119,620     (480,519     390,380        2,219,232        (259,612     2,350,000   

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

    GE Masters        740,000        4,025,844        (254,463     (1,128,619     485,537        2,897,225        (367,762     3,015,000   

Cave City, Kentucky

    NON        249,000        377,197        —          236,377        249,000        613,574        (120,211     742,363   
                                                                 

Subtotal Hotel Properties

      51,392,073        277,223,861        (3,995,286     32,492,576        47,396,787        309,716,437        (92,536,152     264,577,072   

Construction in Progress

      —          —          —          295,977        —          295,977        —          295,977   

Office building

    EVB        68,765        1,516,627        —          697,807        68,765        2,214,434        (1,425,504     857,695   
                                                                 

Total

    $ 51,460,838      $ 278,740,488      $ (3,995,286   $ 33,486,360      $ 47,465,552      $ 312,226,848      $ (93,961,656   $ 265,730,744   
                                                                 

 

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SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED

As of December 31, 2009

 

Encumbrance codes refer to the following lenders:

 

NON

   Unencumbered    EVB    Elkhorn Valley Bank

GRW

   Greenwich Capital Loan    VB    Village Bank

GWB

   Great Western Bank    CITI    Citigroup Global Markets Realty

GE SB

   GE Capital Franchise Finance    WF    Wells Fargo Bank

GE SS

   GE Capital Corporation    WA BMI        Wachovia

GE Pine

   GE Capital Corporation    GE MOA    GE Capital Corporation

GE Masters  

   GE Capital Corporation    GE SF    GE Capital Corporation

GE GB

   GE Capital Corporation    GE 3CI    GE Capital Corporation

GE LSI

   GE Capital Corporation    GE 2 DI    GE Capital Corporation

 

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Supertel Hospitality, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009

 

     

ASSET BASIS

   Total  

(a)

   Balance at December 31, 2006    $ 254,241,000   
   Additions to buildings and improvements    $ 122,445,987   
   Disposition of buildings and improvements      (447,207
   Impairment loss      —     
           
   Balance at December 31, 2007    $ 376,239,780   
           
   Additions to buildings and improvements    $ 34,157,694   
   Disposition of buildings and improvements      (9,275,478
   Impairment loss      (250,000
           
   Balance at December 31, 2008    $ 400,871,996   
           
   Additions to buildings and improvements    $ 4,485,009   
   Disposition of buildings and improvements      (18,942,418
   Impairment loss      (26,722,187
           
   Balance at December 31, 2009    $ 359,692,400   
           
     

ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

   Total  

(b)

   Balance at December 31, 2006    $ 63,508,717   
   Depreciation for the period ended December 31, 2007      12,204,660   
   Depreciation on assets sold or disposed      (418,324
           
   Balance at December 31, 2007    $ 75,295,053   
           
   Depreciation for the period ended December 31, 2008      14,979,630   
   Depreciation on assets sold or disposed      (3,283,741
           
   Balance at December 31, 2008    $ 86,990,942   
           
   Depreciation for the period ended December 31, 2009      14,242,727   
   Depreciation on assets sold or disposed      (4,697,660
   Impairment loss    $ (2,574,353
           
   Balance at December 31, 2009    $ 93,961,656   
           

 

(c) The aggregate cost of land, buildings, furniture and equipment for Federal income tax purposes is approximately $386 million.

 

(d) Depreciation is computed based upon the following useful lives:
 

Buildings and improvements

   15 - 40 years   
 

Furniture and equipment

   3 - 12 years   

 

(e) The Company has mortgages payable on the properties as noted. Additional mortgage information can be found in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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