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Exhibit 99.1
 
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Dear Shareholder

 
 
Confidence among both corporate and leisure travelers has strengthened and performance across the hotel industry was healthy during the first half of 2014. Occupancy rates have reached pre-recession peak levels in many domestic markets as demand for lodging continues to outpace the level of new hotel supply growth. Performance across the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. portfolio of hotels during the second quarter of this year was in line with industry trends and the hotel industry outlook for the second half of 2014 and into 2015 remains positive.
 
 
 
Apple Hospitality REIT is one of the largest hospitality REITs in the industry. Our real estate portfolio includes 188 Marriott®- and Hilton®-branded hotels, with an aggregate of 23,489 rooms, diversified across markets within 33 states. The second quarter of 2014 marked the first full quarter of operations since the merger of Apple REIT Seven, Inc. and Apple REIT Eight, Inc. into Apple Hospitality REIT (formerly Apple REIT Nine, Inc.). I am pleased to report that for the three months ending June 30, 2014, our combined hotels achieved an average occupancy rate of 81 percent, an average daily rate (ADR) of $123 and revenue per available room (RevPAR) of $100, an increase of three percent, five percent and eight percent, respectively, from results for the same period in 2013 (assumes the mergers were completed January 1, 2013). Combined results for the first six months of 2014 as compared to combined results for the same period of 2013 produced increases in occupancy, ADR and RevPAR of one percent, five percent and seven percent, respectively (assumes the mergers were completed January 1, 2013).
 
Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) for the second quarter of this year totaled $77.3 million, or approximately $0.21 per share. AFFO for the then Apple REIT Nine portfolio for the same period of 2013 totaled $38.9 million or $0.21 per share. It is our expectation that year-over-year comparisons will become more meaningful over time. The current annualized distribution rate for the Company is $0.66 per share. The Company closely monitors this annualized distribution rate, taking into account varying economic cycles and capital improvements, as well as current and projected hotel performance, and may make adjustments as needed, based on available cash resources.
 
The increased size and scale of Apple Hospitality REIT is expected to provide the Company with a variety of enhanced strategic abilities and benefits including: an improved capacity to take advantage of opportunistic
 
 
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growth; access to favorable cost of capital which could be used to provide greater financial flexibility across business cycles; cost savings through the elimination of duplicative processes; and enhanced avenues of liquidity for our shareholders. The Company continues to actively collaborate with advisors from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated to review strategic alternatives for the Company including but not limited  to a potential listing of the Company’s shares for  trading on a national securities exchange, a sale of  the Company or a merger of the Company with a third party. The Company anticipates updates regarding this process will be provided as appropriate.
 
Our team remains steadfast to our long-term shareholder objectives. As hotel industry fundamentals continue to strengthen, I am confident our Company is well positioned for future progress. As always, thank you for your investment in Apple Hospitality REIT.
 
Sincerely,
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Glade M. Knight,
Executive Chairman
 
 
 
 

 
 
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS     (Unaudited)
   
Three months ended
   
Three months ended
   
Six months ended
   
Six months ended
 
(In thousands except statistical data)
 
June 30, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
   
June 30, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
REVENUES
                       
Room revenue
  $ 213,372     $ 95,115     $ 338,814     $ 179,388  
Other revenue
    19,196       9,457       30,875       17,587  
Total revenue
  $ 232,568     $ 104,572     $ 369,689     $ 196,975  
                                 
EXPENSES
                               
Direct operating expense
  $ 58,147     $ 25,821     $ 93,403     $ 49,518  
Other hotel operating expenses
    84,131       37,041       135,613       71,296  
General and administrative
    6,628       2,177       9,147       4,037  
Depreciation
    30,754       13,633       50,313       27,133  
Series B convertible preferred share expense
    -       -       117,133       -  
Transaction costs
    1,776       136       3,886       136  
Interest expense, net
    7,333       2,229       10,857       4,414  
Total expenses
  $ 188,769     $ 81,037     $ 420,352     $ 156,534  
                                 
NET INCOME
                               
Net income (loss)
  $ 43,799     $ 23,535     $ (50,663 )   $ 40,441  
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivative
    (914 )     -       (446 )     -  
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 42,885     $ 23,535     $ (51,109 )   $ 40,441  
Net income (loss) per share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.13     $ (0.16 )   $ 0.22  
                                 
ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (A)
                               
Net income (loss)
  $ 43,799     $ 23,535     $ (50,663 )   $ 40,441  
Depreciation and amortization of real estate owned
    30,860       13,622       50,447       27,111  
Funds (loss) from operations (FFO)
  $ 74,659     $ 37,157     $ (216 )   $ 67,552  
Interest earned on note receivable
    -       1,575       -       3,150  
Series B convertible preferred share expense
    -       -       117,133       -  
Straight-line rent
    879       -       1,173       -  
Transaction costs
    1,776       136       3,886       136  
Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO)
  $ 77,314     $ 38,868     $ 121,976     $ 70,838  
FFO per share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ -     $ 0.37  
AFFO per share
  $ 0.21     $ 0.21     $ 0.39     $ 0.39  
                                 
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
    373,889       182,496       311,623       182,446  
                                 
OPERATING STATISTICS
                               
Occupancy
    81 %     80 %     78 %     76 %
Average daily rate
  $ 123     $ 115     $ 122     $ 115  
RevPAR
  $ 100     $ 92     $ 96     $ 87  
Number of hotels
    188       89                  
Distributions per Share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.21     $ 0.36     $ 0.42  
 
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS     (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
ASSETS
           
Investment in real estate, net
  $ 3,709,273     $ 1,443,498  
Cash and cash equivalents
    805       18,102  
Other assets
    121,312       29,681  
Total assets
  $ 3,831,390     $ 1,491,281  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Notes payable
  $ 704,479     $ 162,551  
Other liabilities
    43,865       16,919  
Total liabilities
    748,344       179,470  
Total shareholders’ equity
    3,083,046       1,311,811  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 3,831,390     $ 1,491,281  
 
(A) Funds (loss) from operations (FFO) is defined as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles – GAAP) excluding gains or losses from sales of real estate, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets. Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) excludes transaction costs, the non-cash conversion of the Series B convertible preferred shares, the non-cash impact of straight-line lease expense and includes the interest on a note receivable not included in net income. The Company considers FFO and AFFO in evaluating property acquisitions and its operating performance and believes that FFO and AFFO 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 AFFO are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.
 
The financial information furnished reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position at June 30, 2014 and the results of operations for the interim period ended June 30, 2014. Such interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes appearing in the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. 2013 Annual Report.
 
 
 

 
 
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Market Diversity

         
 
ALABAMA
 
MINNESOTA
 
 
Auburn, Birmingham (2), Dothan (2), Huntsville (3),
 
Rochester
 
 
Montgomery (2), Montgomery/Prattville, Troy (2)
     
     
MISSISSIPPI
 
 
ALASKA
 
Hattiesburg (2), Tupelo
 
 
Anchorage
     
     
MISSOURI
 
 
ARIZONA
 
Kansas City (2), St. Louis (2)
 
 
Phoenix (2), Phoenix/Chandler (2), Tucson (3)
     
     
NEBRASKA
 
 
ARKANSAS
 
Omaha
 
 
Rogers (4), Springdale
     
     
NEW JERSEY
 
 
CALIFORNIA
 
Cranford, Mahwah, Mount Laurel, Somerset,
 
 
Agoura Hills, Burbank, Clovis (2), Cypress, Sacramento,
 
West Orange
 
 
San Bernardino, San Diego (4), San Diego/Oceanside,
     
 
San Jose, Santa Ana, Santa Clarita (3), Santa Clarita/
 
NEW YORK
 
 
Valencia, Tulare
 
Islip/Ronkonkoma, New York City
 
         
 
COLORADO
 
NORTH CAROLINA
 
 
Denver/Highlands Ranch (2), Pueblo
 
Carolina Beach, Charlotte, Charlotte/Matthews,
 
     
Concord, Dunn, Durham, Fayetteville (2), Greensboro,
 
 
FLORIDA
 
Holly Springs, Jacksonville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem
 
 
Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami (3),
     
 
Orlando (2), Orlando/Sanford, Panama City, Panama
 
OHIO
 
 
City Beach, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa (2)
 
Cincinnati/Milford, Twinsburg
 
         
 
GEORGIA
 
OKLAHOMA
 
 
Albany, Columbus (2), Macon, Savannah, Savannah/
 
Oklahoma City, Tulsa
 
 
Port Wentworth
     
     
PENNSYLVANIA
 
 
IDAHO
 
Philadelphia/Collegeville, Philadelphia/Malvern,
 
 
Boise (2)
 
Pittsburgh
 
         
 
ILLINOIS
 
SOUTH CAROLINA
 
 
Mettawa (2), Schaumburg, Warrenville
 
Columbia, Greenville, Hilton Head
 
         
 
INDIANA
 
TENNESSEE
 
 
Indianapolis, Mishawaka
 
Chattanooga, Jackson (2), Johnson City, Memphis,
 
     
Nashville (2)
 
 
KANSAS
     
 
Overland Park (3), Wichita
 
TEXAS
 
     
Austin (5), Austin/Round Rock, Beaumont, Brownsville,
 
 
KENTUCKY
 
Dallas, Dallas/Addison, Dallas/Allen (2), Dallas/Arlington,
 
 
Bowling Green
 
Dallas/Duncanville, Dallas/Frisco, Dallas/Grapevine,
 
     
Dallas/Irving, Dallas/Lewisville, El Paso (2), Fort Worth,
 
 
LOUISIANA
 
Houston (2), Houston/Stafford, San Antonio (2),
 
 
Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette (2), New Orleans,
 
Texarkana (3)
 
 
West Monroe
     
     
UTAH
 
 
MARYLAND
 
Provo, Salt Lake City
 
 
Annapolis, Silver Spring
     
     
VIRGINIA
 
 
MASSACHUSETTS
 
Alexandria (2), Bristol, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg,
 
 
Andover, Marlborough, Westford (2)
 
Manassas, Norfolk/Chesapeake, Richmond,
 
     
Suffolk (2), Virginia Beach (2)
 
 
MICHIGAN
     
 
Detroit/Novi
 
WASHINGTON
 
     
Seattle, Seattle/Kirkland, Tukwila, Vancouver
 
         
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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CORPORATE PROFILE Apple Hospitality REIT, 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, Renaissance® Hotels, Residence Inn® by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites® by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites® by Marriott®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Home2 Suites by Hilton® and Homewood Suites by Hilton® brands. Following the mergers of Apple REIT Seven, Inc. and Apple REIT Eight, Inc. into Apple REIT Nine, Inc. effective March 1, 2014, the Apple Hospitality REIT portfolio consists of 188 hotels with 23,489 guestrooms in 33 states. MISSION Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. is a premier real estate investment company committed to providing maximum value for our shareholders.
 
As always, we encourage our shareholders to know their investment and stay informed by reviewing information on our website at www.applehospitalityreit.com, as well as our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be found on their website at www.sec.gov.
 
 
 
 
Cover image: HILTON GARDEN INN, MACON, GA
 
“Courtyard® by Marriott®,” “Fairfield Inn® by Marriott®,” “Fairfield Inn & Suites® by Marriott®,” “Marriott® Hotels & Resorts,“ “Renaissance® Hotels,” “Residence Inn® by Marriott®,” “SpringHill Suites® by Marriott®,” and “TownePlace Suites® by Marriott®” are each a registered trademark of Marriott® International, Inc. or one of its affiliates. All references to “Marriott®” mean Marriott® International and all of its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, accountants and attorneys. Marriott® is not responsible for the content of this Quarterly Report, whether relating to the hotel information, operating information, financial information, Marriott®’s relationship with Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. or otherwise. Marriott® was not involved in any way, whether as an “issuer” or “underwriter” or otherwise in the Apple Hospitality REIT offering and received no proceeds from the offering. Marriott® has not expressed any approval or disapproval regarding this Quarterly Report, and the grant by Marriott® of any franchise or other rights to Apple Hospitality REIT shall not be construed as any expression of approval or disapproval. Marriott® has not assumed and shall not have any liability in connection with this Quarterly Report.
 
“Embassy Suites Hotels®,” “Hampton Inn®,” “Hampton Inn & Suites®,” “Hilton®,” “Hilton Garden Inn®,” “Home2 Suites by Hilton®,” and “Homewood Suites by Hilton®” are each a registered trademark of Hilton® Worldwide Holdings, Inc. or one of its affiliates. All references to “Hilton®” mean Hilton® Worldwide Holdings, Inc. and all of its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, accountants and attorneys. Hilton® is not responsible for the content of this Quarterly Report, whether relating to hotel information, operating information, financial information, Hilton®’s relationship with Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., or otherwise. Hilton® was not involved in any way, whether as an “issuer” or “underwriter” or otherwise, in the Apple Hospitality REIT offering and received no proceeds from the offering. Hilton® has not expressed any approval or disapproval regarding this Quarterly Report, and the grant by Hilton® of any franchise or other rights to Apple Hospitality REIT shall not be construed as any expression of approval or disapproval. Hilton® has not assumed and shall not have any liability in connection with this Quarterly Report.
 
This Quarterly Report contains 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. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by use of terms such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “goal,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “predict,” “potential,” and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., formerly known as Apple REIT Nine, Inc., (the “Company”) 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 successful execution of the Company’s recent mergers with Apple REIT Seven, Inc. and Apple REIT Eight, Inc.; the ability of the Company to implement its operating strategy; changes in general political, economic and competitive conditions and specific market conditions; adverse changes in the real estate and real estate capital markets; financing risks; the outcome of current and future litigation; regulatory proceedings or inquiries; and changes in laws or regulations or interpretations of current laws and regulations that impact the Company’s business, assets or classification as a real estate investment trust. Although the Company 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 Quarterly Report 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 the Company or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. In addition, the Company’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 the Company’s SEC reports, including, but not limited to in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the SEC on March 11, 2014. The Company undertakes no obligation to publically update or revise any forwardlooking statements or cautionary factors, as a results of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
 
 
 
 
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
814 East Main Street  | Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 344-8121 | (804) 344-8129 FAX   
applehospitalityreit.com
 
 
 
INVESTOR INFORMATION
For additional information about the Company, please
contact: Kelly Clarke, Director of Investor Services
(804) 727-6321 or kclarke@applereit.com