About Apple REIT Nine, Inc.
Apple REIT Nine, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition and ownership of income-producing real estate that generates attractive returns for our shareholders. Our hotels operate under the Courtyard® by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn® by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites® by Marriott®, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Residence Inn® by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites® by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites® by Marriott®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Home2 Suites by Hilton®, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Hilton®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hampton Inn®, and Hampton Inn & Suites® brands. Our portfolio consists of 89 hotels, containing a total of 11,371 guestrooms in 27 states. Apple Nine is a premier real estate investment company committed to providing maximum value for our shareholders.

Disclosures

Certain statements contained in this press release other than historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are predictions and generally can be identified by use of statements that include phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “looking ahead,” “is confident,” “should be,” “will,” “predicted,” “likely,” or other words or phrases of similar import. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Apple Nine to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the ability of Apple Nine to implement its acquisition strategy and operating strategy; Apple Nine’s ability to manage planned growth; the outcome of current and future litigation and regulatory proceedings or inquiries; changes in economic cycles; and competition within the hotel industry. Although Apple Nine believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore there can be no assurance that such statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Apple Nine or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or the objectives and plans of Apple Nine will be achieved. In addition, Apple Nine’s qualification as a real estate investment trust involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are listed from time to time in Apple Nine’s SEC reports, including, but not limited to, in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Apple Nine with the SEC on March 12, 2012. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this news release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.

¹ Funds from operations (FFO) is defined as net income (computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles – GAAP), excluding gains and losses from sales of depreciable property, plus depreciation and amortization. Modified funds from operations (MFFO) excludes rental revenue earned but not received during the period (straight-line rent) and costs associated with the acquisition of real estate and includes interest earned on a note receivable that is not included in net income. The Company considers FFO and MFFO in evaluating operating performance and believes FFO and MFFO should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, net income and cash flows as a measure of the Company’s activities in accordance with GAAP. FFO and MFFO are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.

Below is a reconciliation of MFFO to FFO and net income as reported in the Company’s second quarter 2012 10-Q:

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