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Exhibit 99.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

To the Partners of BSK Del Partner, L.P.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of BSK Del Partner, L.P. (the “Partnership”), which comprise the balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, partners' capital, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the period from February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors' Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Partnership's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BSK Del Partner, L.P. as of December 31, 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the period from February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois
March 28, 2013










BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
 
December 31,
Assets:
2013 (Unaudited)
 
2012
Property and equipment
$
566,259

 
$
560,481

Less accumulated depreciation
(56,092
)
 
(35,297
)
Net property and equipment
510,167

 
525,184

 
 
 
 
Intangible assets
42,388

 
42,388

Cash and cash equivalents
7,462

 
7,929

Restricted cash
9,915

 
10,029

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $84 and $43
6,913

 
5,807

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,400 and $10,674
3,361

 
464

Deferred tax asset
1,933

 
2,074

Prepaid expenses and other assets
4,907

 
4,336

Total assets
$
587,046

 
$
598,211

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and partners’ capital:
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Mortgage and mezzanine loans payable
$
475,000

 
$
425,000

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
24,541

 
22,261

Due to affiliate
318

 
715

Total liabilities
499,859

 
447,976

 
 
 
 
Partners’ capital
87,187

 
150,235

Total liabilities and partners’ capital
$
587,046

 
$
598,211


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


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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)
 
For the year ended December 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
 
For the year ended December 31, 2012
 
For the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
$
70,148

 
$
68,916

 
$
62,451

Food and beverage
55,565

 
49,059

 
44,667

Other hotel operating revenue
22,769

 
22,245

 
20,632

Total revenues
148,482

 
140,220

 
127,750

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
21,453

 
20,416

 
18,529

Food and beverage
32,762

 
29,345

 
26,338

Other departmental expenses
37,668

 
36,040

 
32,401

Hotel management fees
1,566

 
3,933

 
3,629

Other hotel expenses
8,224

 
9,764

 
5,366

Corporate expenses
1,919

 
23,201

 
1,969

Depreciation and amortization
20,795

 
20,051

 
17,762

Total operating costs and expenses
124,387

 
142,750

 
105,994

   Operating income (loss)
24,095

 
(2,530
)
 
21,756

Interest expense
(22,953
)
 
(30,204
)
 
(27,362
)
Interest income
2

 
15

 
2

Other expenses, net
(151
)
 
(58
)
 
(2,288
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
993

 
(32,777
)
 
(7,892
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(141
)
 
383

 
(164
)
Net income (loss)
$
852

 
$
(32,394
)
 
$
(8,056
)

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



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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
(In thousands)

 
Capital Contributions
 
Distributions
 
Accumulated Losses
 
Total Partners’ Capital
Balance at February 4, 2011 (Inception Date)
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Contributions
188,885

 

 

 
188,885

Net loss

 

 
(8,056
)
 
(8,056
)
Balance at December 31, 2011
$
188,885

 
$

 
$
(8,056
)
 
$
180,829

Contributions
21,500

 

 

 
21,500

Distributions

 
(19,700
)
 

 
(19,700
)
Net loss

 

 
(32,394
)
 
(32,394
)
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
210,385

 
$
(19,700
)
 
$
(40,450
)
 
$
150,235

Distributions (Unaudited)

 
(63,900
)
 

 
(63,900
)
Net income (Unaudited)

 

 
852

 
852

Balance at December 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
$
210,385

 
$
(83,600
)
 
$
(39,598
)
 
$
87,187

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




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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

 
For the year ended December 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
 
For the year ended December 31, 2012
 
For the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011
Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
852

 
$
(32,394
)
 
$
(8,056
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income tax
141

 
(383
)
 
164

Depreciation and amortization
20,795

 
20,051

 
17,762

Amortization of deferred financing costs
2,864

 
5,569

 
5,105

Mark to market of derivative financial instruments
109

 
24

 
1,808

Increase in accounts receivable
(1,106
)
 
(145
)
 
(1,959
)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
(680
)
 
515

 
(2,184
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
2,280

 
(1,690
)
 
3,843

(Decrease) increase in due to affiliate
(397
)
 
425

 
290

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
24,858

 
(8,028
)
 
16,773

Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(5,778
)
 
(7,760
)
 
(6,625
)
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
114

 
(1,306
)
 
(2,301
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(5,664
)
 
(9,066
)
 
(8,926
)
Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Payments on mortgage and mezzanine loans
(425,000
)
 

 
(535,000
)
Borrowings under mortgage and mezzanine loans
475,000

 

 
425,000

Payments on revolving credit facility

 

 
(18,500
)
Contributions

 
21,500

 
151,514

Distributions
(63,900
)
 
(19,700
)
 

Financing costs
(5,761
)
 

 
(7,638
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(19,661
)
 
1,800

 
15,376

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(467
)
 
(15,294
)
 
23,223

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
7,929

 
23,223

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
7,462

 
$
7,929

 
$
23,223

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
   Net assets contributed by partner, net of cash contributed (Note 1)
$

 
$

 
$
37,371

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
 
   Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized (Note 5)
$
20,385

 
$
24,615

 
$
21,113

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



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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) AND 2012 AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2011 (INCEPTION DATE) TO DECEMBER 31, 2011

1.    GENERAL

Operations:
BSK Del Partner, L.P. (Partnership), a Delaware limited partnership, was formed in 2011 to acquire, own and operate the Hotel del Coronado (the Resort). The Resort is a luxury, full-service hotel located in Coronado, California.

On February 4, 2011 (Inception Date), the Partnership was formed through an agreement between SHC KSL Partners, L.P. and an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors VI L.P. (Blackstone). At the Inception Date, Blackstone obtained a 60% ownership interest in the Partnership and is the general partner. SHC KSL Partners, L.P. obtained a 40% ownership interest and is a limited partner. Through wholly-owned subsidiaries, Strategic Hotel Funding, L.L.C. (SH Funding), an affiliate of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (SHR), held 85.8% general and limited partnership interests in SHC KSL Partners, L.P, giving it a 34.3% ownership interest in the Partnership. The remaining 14.2% limited partnership interest in SHC KSL Partners, L.P. was held by KSL DC Newco, L.L.C. (KSL), giving KSL a 5.7% ownership interest in the Partnership. An affiliate of KSL, KSL HdC Management Co., L.L.C. (KSL Management), operated the Resort under a long-term management contract. As part of the transaction, SHR and Blackstone received financing fees of $1,700,000 and $1,800,000, respectively. SHC KSL Partners, L.P. contributed the following net assets as part of the formation of the Partnership (in thousands):

Property and equipment
$
546,247

Intangible assets
44,753

Restricted cash
6,422

Accounts receivable, net
3,703

Deferred financing costs
3,500

Deferred tax asset
1,855

Prepaid expenses and other assets
4,499

Mortgage and mezzanine loans payable
(553,500
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(20,108
)
Total net assets contributed, net of cash contributed
$
37,371


On December 17, 2012, SH Funding and Blackstone acquired KSL’s equity position in SHC KSL Partners, L.P., changing the name to SHR del Partners, L.P. The buy-out transaction increased SH Funding’s ownership interest in the Partnership to 36.4% and Blackstone’s ownership interest to 63.6%. Concurrently, the Partnership terminated the existing long-term management agreement with KSL Management; however, KSL Management continues to manage the Resort under a five-year management agreement (see Note 4). Effective January 1, 2013, SH Funding and Blackstone entered into an exchange agreement, whereby, Blackstone exchanged its ownership interest in SHR del Partners, L.P. for a direct ownership interest in the Partnership. Effective January 1, 2013, SH Funding owns 100% of SHR del Partners, L.P., which owns a 36.4% ownership interest in the Partnership.

The structure of the Partnership and its subsidiaries is designed to allow SHR to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which is generally not subject to federal income taxes. Accordingly, under tax regulations, SH Funding has an indirect 40% interest in a wholly-owned operating tenant subsidiary that qualifies as a taxable REIT subsidiary (TRS). The TRS is subject to federal income taxes on its taxable income and, under the terms of the Partnership’s limited partnership agreement, all of the earnings and losses of the TRS, as well as contributions to and distributions from the TRS, are ultimately allocated to SH Funding.

With the exception of the TRS described above, allocations of net income and losses, as well as cash distributions from operations to the partners, are allocated in accordance with the partners’ pro-rata ownership interests pursuant to the Partnership’s limited partnership agreement. Additionally, any distribution of sales or financing proceeds is allocated to the partners in accordance with the partners’ pro-rata ownership interests pursuant to the Partnership’s limited partnership agreement.


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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


A wholly-owned subsidiary of SH Funding, SHC DTRS, Inc. (Asset Manager) acts as asset manager and earns an asset management fee equal to 1.0% of gross revenue, certain development fees, and if applicable, an incentive fee equal to one-third of the incentive fee paid to the hotel operator under the hotel management agreement. SHR del Partners, L.P. will earn a profit-based incentive fee of 20.0% of all distributions of the Partnership that exceed both a 20.0% internal rate of return and two times return on invested equity.  

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial position as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011 of the Partnership and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Subsequent Events:

The Partnership has evaluated subsequent events through March 12, 2014 the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

Property, Equipment and Depreciation:

Property and equipment consists of land, buildings, site improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment, and was recorded at fair value upon formation of the Partnership (see Note 3). Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives:

Buildings
39 years
Site improvements
15 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
4 to 5 years

Improvements in progress include amounts paid for capital projects at the Resort that are in the process of being constructed, renovated or expanded. Completed renovations and improvements related to the Resort are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Interest expense, development fees and project related salary and benefit costs incurred during a development or renovation period are capitalized.

Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets of $42,388,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of franchise rights and a trade name, which are deemed to have an indefinite life and are not amortized into results of operations.

The Partnership had finite-lived intangible assets of $2,365,000 related to advanced bookings that became fully amortized during the year ended December 31, 2012. Amortization of the finite-lived intangible assets was computed on a straight-line basis over a 23-month period. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, amortization expense of intangible assets was zero (unaudited), $1,228,000 and $1,137,000, respectively.


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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


Impairment:

Property and Equipment
The Partnership reviews its property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the estimated future undiscounted cash flows derived from the asset are less than its carrying amount. The impairment loss is measured as the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of the asset, with fair value determined based on estimated future discounted cash flows or other relevant data as to the fair value of the asset. There were no indicators of impairment of property and equipment during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011.
Intangible Assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually as of December 31 and whenever circumstances or events indicate potential impairment. In testing for impairment, the Partnership has the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an impairment exists. If it is determined that it is not more likely than not that an impairment exists, a quantitative impairment test is not necessary. If the Partnership concludes otherwise, it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount, with fair value determined based on estimated future discounted cash flows or other relevant data as to the fair value of the asset. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, no impairments of the Partnership's intangibles assets were identified.

Deferred Financing Costs:

Deferred financing costs consist of loan fees and other costs incurred in connection with obtaining the Partnership’s loans. The deferred financing costs have been capitalized and are being amortized to interest expense over the initial maturity of the underlying loans using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method.
Inventories:

Inventories, which are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consist of food and beverage stock and in-use and unused inventories of linen, china, glassware and silver located at the Resort. Food and beverage stock are stated at the lower of cost, determined based on the weighted-average method, or market.

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

The Partnership considers all cash on hand, demand deposits with financial institutions and short-term highly liquid investments with purchased or original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash:

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, restricted cash included reserves of $6,214,000 (unaudited) and $6,315,000, respectively, required by the mortgage and mezzanine loan agreements (see Note 5). Additionally, the Partnership is required to fund 4% of gross revenues into an escrow reserve to be used for property and equipment replacement in accordance with the hotel management agreement. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of this escrow reserve was $3,701,000 (unaudited) and $3,714,000, respectively.
 
Revenue Recognition:

Revenues include room, food and beverage and other hotel operating revenue such as retail, spa and parking. These revenues are recorded net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities and are recognized as the related services are rendered.

Income Taxes:

Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state laws, the Partnership is only subject to taxation of income on the profits and losses attributable to its TRS entity. The tax consequences of the Partnership’s’ other revenues

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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


and expenses, unrelated to its TRS entity, are the responsibility of its partners. Through its TRS entity, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements’ carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and respective tax bases and operating losses 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. The Partnership evaluates uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting guidance. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:

The Partnership recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, or (b) a hedge of the exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and resulting designation.

Self-Insurance:

The Partnership is self-insured for certain losses relating to workers’ compensation and general liability claims. The Partnership also maintains aggregate stop-loss coverage to limit the exposure arising from such claims. Self-insurance losses for claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based upon the Partnership’s estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims. To the extent actual losses from such claims vary from these estimates in future periods, the Partnership’s insurance reserves could differ significantly, resulting in either higher or lower future insurance expense.

Fair Value of Financial and Nonfinancial Instruments:

Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, a fair value hierarchy has been established that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Partnership’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

New Accounting Guidance:

In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board amended its guidance on the testing of indefinite-lived intangibles impairment to allow an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim impairment tests performed as of a date before July 27, 2012, if a public entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim periods have not yet been issued or, for nonpublic entities, have not yet been made available for issuance. The Partnership adopted the new guidance on January 1, 2013 and the guidance did not have a material impact on the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements.

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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)




3.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The following summarizes the Partnership’s investment in property and equipment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 
2013 (Unaudited)
 
2012
Land
$
156,783

 
$
156,783

Buildings
338,881

 
338,881

Furniture, fixtures and equipment
51,998

 
40,220

Site improvements
7,055

 
7,055

Improvements in progress
11,542

 
17,542

Total property and equipment
566,259

 
560,481

Less accumulated depreciation
(56,092
)
 
(35,297
)
Net property and equipment
$
510,167

 
$
525,184


4.
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
The Resort was managed by KSL Management under a long-term management agreement with an initial maturity date of December 31, 2026, subject to two 10-year extensions at KSL Management's option. The terms of the agreement required KSL Management to supervise and direct the operation of the Resort by providing such services as on-site management, central training, advertising and promotion, reservation system, payroll and accounting services and such additional services as needed. Base management fees were 3% of gross revenues of the Partnership (as defined in the management agreement). In addition, an incentive fee was payable if certain criteria were met. Additionally, KSL Management received a project development fee of 4% of the Partnership’s development costs (as defined in the management agreement).

On December 17, 2012, the Partnership paid $21,500,000 to terminate the existing long-term management agreement with KSL Management. The $21,500,000 termination fee was recognized in corporate expenses in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012. However, KSL Management continued to manage the Resort under a short-term, cancelable management agreement with an initial maturity date of March 31, 2013, subject to 60-day automatic extension periods. KSL Management earned base management fees under the short-term management agreement of 1% of gross revenues of the Partnership. On August 1, 2013, the Partnership and KSL Management entered into a new five-year management agreement with an initial maturity date of July 31, 2018, subject to one five-year extension. KSL Management earns base management fees of 1.25% of gross revenues and can earn an incentive fee if certain criteria are met.

In connection with its operations and in accordance with the long-term and short-term management agreements, the Partnership incurred charges for services, programs and allocated costs from KSL Management and certain of KSL Management’s affiliates. Salary, employee benefits and other employment costs applicable to KSL Management’s employees that directly operate the Partnership’s business are directly funded by the Partnership.

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, the Partnership incurred the following fees (in thousands):

 
Financial Statement Location
2013 (Unaudited)
 
2012
 
2011
Type of Fee Paid to Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 
Base management fees
Hotel management fees
$
1,566

 
$
3,933

 
$
3,629

Project development fee
Property and equipment

 

 
22

Group services fee
Other departmental expenses
1,308

 
1,408

 
1,266

Reimbursable expenses
Other departmental expenses
392

 
673

 
588


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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)



There were no incentive fees incurred during the years ended December 31, 2013 (unaudited) and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Partnership had a payable to KSL Management of $225,000 (unaudited) and $552,000, respectively, consisting mainly of management fees, group services fees and reimbursable expenses, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

The Asset Manager, an affiliate of SH Funding, acts as asset manager for the Partnership and earns fees under an asset management agreement with the Partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, the Asset Manager receives fees amounting to 1% of the Partnership’s gross revenues (the Base Fee) and 2% of the Partnership’s development costs (the Project Management Fee) (as defined in the agreement). In addition, the Asset Manager earns certain incentive fees as provided by the agreement.

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, the Partnership incurred the following fee, included in corporate expenses on the consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

 
2013 (Unaudited)
 
2012
 
2011
Base Fee to Asset Manager
$
1,420

 
$
1,345

 
$
1,210


As of December 31, 2013 and 2012 the Partnership had a payable to the Asset Manager for Base Fees of $318,000 (unaudited) and $715,000, respectively, included in due to affiliate on the consolidated balance sheets.

5.
INDEBTEDNESS

Mortgage and Mezzanine Loans Payable:
Upon formation of the Partnership, all contributed debt outstanding was paid off in full or converted to equity. On the Inception Date, the Partnership entered into new mortgage and mezzanine loans. The mortgage and mezzanine loans were secured by the Resort and various pledges of equity interests in subsidiaries of the Partnership.

Mortgage and mezzanine loans payable at December 31, 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
Spread (a)
 
2012
Mortgage loan
3.19
%
 
$
275,000

First mezzanine loan
7.75
%
 
50,000

Second mezzanine loan
7.75
%
 
50,000

Third mezzanine loan
7.75
%
 
50,000

Total mortgage and mezzanine loans payable
 
 
$
425,000


(a)
Interest was paid monthly at the applicable spread over London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) (0.21% at December 31, 2012), subject to a 1% LIBOR floor. The annual blended interest rate on the mortgage and mezzanine loans at December 31, 2012 was 5.80%.

Principal on the mortgage and mezzanine loans had an initial maturity of March 9, 2013, with three one-year extension options. In March 2013, the Partnership entered into new $475,000,000 mortgage and mezzanine loans that replaced the previous $425,000,000 mortgage and mezzanine loans.








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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)




Mortgage and mezzanine loans payable at December 31, 2013 (unaudited) consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
Spread (b)
 
2013
Mortgage loan
2.15
%
 
$
285,000

First mezzanine loan
5.02
%
 
115,000

Second mezzanine loan
7.25
%
 
75,000

Total mortgage and mezzanine loans payable
 
 
$
475,000


(b) Interest is paid monthly at the applicable spread over LIBOR (0.17% at December 31, 2013). The annual blended interest rate on the mortgage and mezzanine loans at December 31, 2013 was 3.82% (unaudited).

The $475,000,000 mortgage and mezzanine loans have an initial two-year term with three, one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions. The mortgage and mezzanine loans are secured by the Resort and various pledges of equity interest in subsidiaries of the Partnership.

Total interest expense includes a reduction related to capitalized interest for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011 of $78,000 (unaudited), $462,000 and $474,000, respectively. Total interest expense includes amortization of deferred financing costs of $2,864,000 (unaudited), $5,569,000 and $5,105,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, respectively.

6.
LEASES

The Partnership leases commercial space at the Resort to various parties under operating leases expiring at various dates through 2016. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, the Partnership recorded rental income of $657,000 (unaudited), $669,000 and $517,000, respectively, in other hotel operating revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. Future minimum rental commitments to be received under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 (unaudited) are as follows (in thousands):
Years ending December 31,
 
2014
$
536

2015
501

2016
270

Total
$
1,307


7.
DERIVATIVES

The Partnership manages interest rate risk by varying its exposure to variable rates while attempting to minimize interest costs. The Partnership principally manages its variable interest rate risk through the use of interest rate caps. The Partnership enters into interest rate cap agreements with high credit quality counterparties in order to reduce its exposure to credit losses. The caps limit the Partnership’s exposure on its variable rate debt that would result from an increase in interest rates. The Partnership’s lender, as stipulated in the respective loan agreements, requires such caps. The Partnership recognizes all derivatives at fair value in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Partnership has determined that the majority of the significant inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The valuation of the interest rate caps is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.

The Partnership does not have any derivative financial instruments that are designated as hedges.


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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Partnership’s exposure to interest rate movements and other identified risks but do not meet hedge accounting requirements. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in earnings.

The Partnership has the following outstanding interest rate derivatives as of December 31, 2013 (unaudited) that were not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

Interest Rate Derivative
 
Number of Instruments
 
Notional Amount
Interest rate caps
 
3
 
$475,000

As of December 31, 2013 the Partnership had three interest rate caps with a total notional amount of $475,000,000 that have LIBOR strike rates of 3.0% and maturity dates in March 2015. As of December 31, 2012, the Partnership had four interest rate caps with a total notional amount of $425,000,000 that had LIBOR strike rates of 2.0%, which increased to 2.50% in February 2013 and maturity dates in March 2013.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments:

The table below presents the fair value of the Partnership’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value as of December 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
 
Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate caps
Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
$
1

 
$


Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

The table below presents the effect of the Partnership’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011 (in thousands):

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
2013 (Unaudited)
 
2012
 
2011
Interest rate caps:
 
 
 
 
 
Loss recognized in other expenses, net
$
(109
)
 
$
(24
)
 
$
(1,808
)

8.
INCOME TAXES

Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state laws, the Partnership is only subject to taxation of income on the profits and losses from its TRS. Generally, the Partnership is not open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years prior to December 31, 2010 and is not open to audit by the California state taxing authorities for the years prior to December 31, 2009.


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BSK DEL PARTNER, L.P. (SUCCESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


The components of deferred taxes recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

 
2013 (Unaudited)
 
2012
Net operating loss carryforward
$
1,933

 
$
2,074

Tax basis in excess of book basis
1,452

 
1,296

Valuation reserve
(1,452
)
 
(1,296
)
Deferred tax asset
$
1,933

 
$
2,074


For income tax purposes, the Partnership’s net operating losses can be carried forward for a time period of 20 years, which expire on various dates from 2024 to 2033. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the net operating loss carryforwards. Although realization is not assured, the Partnership believes it is more likely than not that all of the net operating loss carryforwards will be realized.

The Partnership provides a full valuation against the tax basis in excess of book basis as this excess tax basis will generate a capital loss. The Partnership does not anticipate generating any future capital gains to realize the capital loss.

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period February 4, 2011 (Inception Date) to December 31, 2011, net deferred tax (expense) benefit was $(141,000) (unaudited), $383,000 and $(164,000), respectively.

9.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Matters:

The Partnership’s property has been subjected to environmental site assessments. None of the environmental assessments have revealed, nor is the Partnership aware of any environmental liability that it believes would have a material effect on its business or consolidated financial statements.

Litigation:

The Partnership is party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Based on discussions with legal counsel, the Partnership does not believe that the results of these claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on its business or consolidated financial statements.

10.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the carrying amounts of certain financial instruments employed by the Partnership, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses were representative of their fair values because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.  At December 31, 2013, the Partnership estimated the fair value of the variable-rate loans to approximate the carrying value of $475,000,000 (unaudited) due to the Partnership entering into the new loans in March 2013. At December 31, 2012 the Partnership estimated the fair value of the variable-rate loans to be approximately $2,000,000 higher than the carrying value of $425,000,000.

The Partnership estimated the fair value of the debt using a future discounted cash flow analysis based on the use and weighting of multiple market inputs being considered. Based on the frequency and availability of market data, all inputs used to measure the estimated fair value of the debt are Level 2 inputs. The primary sensitivity in this calculation is based on the selection of appropriate discount rates.








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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)
 
For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011 (Unaudited)
Revenues:
 
Rooms
$
3,823

Food and beverage
3,578

Other hotel operating revenue
1,373

Total revenues
8,774

 
 
Operating Costs and Expenses:
 
Rooms
1,301

Food and beverage
2,376

Other departmental expenses
3,282

Hotel management fees
261

Other hotel expenses
595

Corporate expenses
729

Depreciation and amortization
1,210

Total operating costs and expenses
9,754

   Operating loss
(980
)
Interest expense
(1,729
)
Interest income
1

Loss before income taxes
(2,708
)
Income tax benefit
669

Net loss
$
(2,039
)

The accompanying notes to the combined financial statements
are an integral part of this statement.



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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
COMBINED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In Thousands)

 
 
 
For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011 (Unaudited)
Net loss
$
(2,039
)
Other comprehensive income:
 
Derivatives activity
121

Comprehensive loss
$
(1,918
)

The accompanying notes to the combined financial statements
are an integral part of this statement.


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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
COMBINED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS’ DEFICIT
(In thousands)

 
Capital Contributions
 
Distributions
 
Accumulated Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Total Partners’ Deficit
Balance at January 1, 2011 (Unaudited)
$
138,876

 
$
(420,888
)
 
$
69,800

 
$
(121
)
 
$
(212,333
)
Net loss (Unaudited)

 

 
(2,039
)
 

 
(2,039
)
Derivatives activity (Unaudited)

 

 

 
121

 
121

Balance at February 3, 2011 (Unaudited)
$
138,876

 
$
(420,888
)
 
$
67,761

 
$

 
$
(214,251
)
 
The accompanying notes to the combined financial statements
are an integral part of this statement.



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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

 
For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011 (Unaudited)
Operating Activities:
 
Net loss
$
(2,039
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Deferred income tax
(669
)
Depreciation and amortization
1,210

Amortization of deferred financing and other costs
121

Decrease in accounts receivable
2,092

Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
372

Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
971

Decrease in due to affiliate
(207
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,851

Investing Activities:
 
Capital expenditures
(104
)
Increase in restricted cash
(16
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(120
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
1,731

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
11,329

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
13,060

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
   Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized (Note 4)
$
1,094

 
The accompanying notes to the combined financial statements
are an integral part of this statement.



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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2011 TO FEBRUARY 3, 2011 (UNAUDITED)
 
1.
GENERAL AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The Hotel del Coronado Entities (Predecessor) were formed in 2003 to acquire, own and operate the Hotel del Coronado (the Resort), located in Coronado, California. The Resort is a luxury, full-service hotel that was subject to a long-term management agreement.

The accompanying combined financial statements include the combined results of operations of the Predecessor. These financial statements have been combined as the Predecessor entities are under common ownership and management and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in combination.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 combined financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Subsequent Events:

The Predecessor has evaluated subsequent events through March 28, 2013 the date the combined financial statements were available to be issued.

Depreciation:

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives:

Buildings
37 - 39 years
Leasehold, building and site improvements
5 - 15 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
3 - 10 years

Deferred Financing Costs:

Deferred financing costs are being amortized to interest expense over the life of the underlying loan using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. In determining the life of the loan, the Predecessor considers the extension option periods when (a) it is the Predecessor's intention, at loan inception, to exercise the options and renew the loan to extend through the option periods, and (b) such extension is at the discretion of the Predecessor without a requirement of significant financial obligation upon such extension. If the aforementioned criteria are not met, the Predecessor does not include the extension periods in the life of the loan. Upon early extinguishment of the debt, the unamortized deferred financing costs are written off and included in the loss on early extinguishment of debt.
Revenue Recognition:

Hotel revenues

Revenues include room, food and beverage and other hotel operating revenue such as long-distance telephone service and hotel condominium and space rentals. These revenues are recorded net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities and are recognized as the related services are rendered.


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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


Rental of hotel condominium units 

Hotel condominium owners have contracted with the Resort to allow their unused room nights to be rented out as hotel rooms. Under the terms of the contract, 50% of the gross rental income of each unit is to be remitted to the respective unit owner. The gross rental income is included in rooms revenue on the accompanying combined statement of operations. The rental commissions remitted to the hotel condominium unit owners is included in rooms operating costs and expenses on the accompanying combined statement of operations. All other expenses related to the hotel condominium units are included in rooms operating costs and expenses in the accompanying combined statement of operations.

Income Taxes:

Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state laws, the Predecessor is only subject to taxation of income on the profits and losses attributable to its taxable real estate investment trust subsidiary (TRS). The tax consequences of the Predecessor's other revenues and expenses, unrelated to its TRS entity, are the responsibility of its partners. Through its TRS entity, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements' carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and respective tax bases and operating losses 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.

Self-Insurance:

The Predecessor is self-insured for certain losses relating to workers' compensation and general liability claims. The Predecessor also maintains aggregate stop-loss coverage to limit the exposure arising from such claims. Self-insurance losses for claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based upon the Predecessor's estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims. To the extent actual losses from such claims vary from these estimates in future periods, the Predecessor's insurance reserves could differ significantly, resulting in either higher or lower future insurance expense.
3.
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

The Resort is is subject to a management agreement with an initial term of 20 years, subject to two 10-year extensions at the Resort manager's option. The terms of the agreement require the manager to supervise and direct the operation of the Resort by providing such services as on-site management, central training, advertising and promotion, reservation system, payroll and accounting services and such additional services as needed. Base management fees are 3% of gross revenues of the Predecessor (as defined in the agreement). In addition, an incentive fee may be paid if certain criteria are met. Additionally, the manager receives a project development fee of 4% of the Predecessor's development costs (as defined in the management agreement).

In connection with their operations and per the management agreement, the Predecessor incurred charges for services, programs and allocated costs from the manager and certain of the manager's affiliates. Salary, employee benefits and other employment costs applicable to the manager's employees that directly operate the Predecessor's business are directly funded by the Predecessor.

For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011, the Predecessor incurred the following fees (in thousands):

Type of Fee Paid to Manager
 
For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011
Base management fees
 
$
261

Group services fee
 
83

Reimbursable expenses
 
54


An affiliate of one of the Predecessor's partners acts as asset manager for the Predecessor and earns fees under an asset management agreement with the Predecessor. Under the terms of the agreement, the asset manager receives fees amounting to 1% of the Resort's gross revenues (the Base Fee) and 2% of the Predecessor's development costs (the Project

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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


Management Fee) (as defined in the agreement). In addition, the asset manager earns financing fees of 0.325% of any debt principal placed on behalf of the Predecessor as well as certain incentive fees as provided by the agreement.

For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011, the Predecessor incurred a Base Fee of $87,000, included in corporate expenses on the combined statement of operations.
4.
INDEBTEDNESS

Total interest expense includes a reduction related to capitalized interest for the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011 of $14,000.
5.
LEASES AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

The Predecessor leases commercial space at the Resort to various parties under operating leases. For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011, the Predecessor recorded rental income of $59,000 in other hotel operating revenue on the combined statement of operations.
6.
DERIVATIVES

The Predecessor manages interest rate risk by varying its exposure to variable rates while attempting to minimize interest costs. The Predecessor principally manages its variable interest rate risk through the use of interest rate caps. The Predecessor enters into interest rate cap agreements with high credit quality counterparties in order to reduce its exposure to credit losses. The caps limit the Predecessor's exposure on its variable rate debt that would result from an increase in interest rates. The Predecessor's lenders, as stipulated in the respective loan agreements, generally require such caps. Upon extinguishment of debt, income effects of cash flow hedges are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (OCL) to interest expense or loss on early extinguishment of debt as appropriate.
The Predecessor has determined that the majority of the significant inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The valuation of the interest rate caps is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The Predecessor incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both of its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Predecessor has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:

The Predecessor's objective in using interest rate derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated OCL and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the changes in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated OCL related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Predecessor's variable-rate debt.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Predecessor's exposure to interest rate movements and other identified risks but do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in earnings.


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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ENTITIES (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations:

The table below presents the effect of the Predecessor's derivative financial instruments on the combined statement of operations for the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011 (in thousands):
 
 
For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
 
 
Interest rate caps:
 
 
Effective portion of loss reclassified into interest expense
 
$
(121
)
7.
INCOME TAXES

Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state laws, the Predecessor is only subject to taxation of income on the profits and losses from its TRS.

For the period from January 1, 2011 to February 3, 2011, the net deferred tax benefit was $669,000.
8.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Matters:

The Predecessor's properties have been subjected to environmental reviews. None of the environmental assessments have revealed, nor is the Predecessor aware of any environmental liability (including asbestos-related liability) that it believes would have a material effect on its business or combined financial statements.

Litigation:

The Predecessor is party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Based on discussions with legal counsel, the Predecessor does not believe that the results of these claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on its business or combined financial statements.
9.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT

The Predecessor contributed the Resort to a newly formed joint venture, BSK Del Partner, L.P., on February 4, 2011.


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