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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015

OR

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

For the transition period from                                to                             

Commission File Number:  001-35074

SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

12600 Hill Country Boulevard, Suite R-100

Austin, TX  78738

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(512) 538-2300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405) of this chapter during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes x  No

As of May 1, 2015, the number of outstanding shares of common stock of Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. was 86,504,786.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.         Financial Statements

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) is a self-managed hotel investment company that was organized on June 30, 2010 as a Maryland corporation. The Company holds both general and limited partnership interests in Summit Hotel OP, LP (the “Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership also organized on June 30, 2010. On February 14, 2011, the Company closed on its initial public offering (“IPO”) and completed certain formation transactions, including the merger of Summit Hotel Properties, LLC (the “Predecessor”) with and into the Operating Partnership (the “Merger”). Unless the context otherwise requires, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to the Company and its subsidiaries.

While the Operating Partnership was the survivor of and the legal acquirer of the Predecessor in the Merger, for accounting and financial reporting purposes, the Predecessor is considered the accounting acquirer in the Merger. As a result, the historical consolidated financial statements of the Predecessor are presented as the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company after completion of the Merger and the related transactions.

At March 31, 2015, our portfolio consists of 90 Upscale and Upper-midscale hotels with a total of 11,468 guestrooms located in 21 states. We have elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes commencing with our short taxable year ended December 31, 2011. To qualify as a REIT, we cannot operate or manage our hotels. Accordingly, substantially all of our hotels are leased to subsidiaries (“TRS Lessees”) of our taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). We indirectly own 100% of the outstanding equity interests in all of our TRS Lessees.

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company consolidate the accounts of the Company and all entities that are controlled by ownership of a majority voting interest as well as variable interest entities for which the company is the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with GAAP have been included. Results for the first quarter of 2015 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year 2015. For further information, please read the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Segment Disclosure

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting financial and descriptive information about an enterprise’s reportable segments. We have determined that we have one reportable segment, with activities related to investing in real estate. Our investments in real estate are geographically diversified and the chief operating decision makers evaluate operating performance on an individual asset level. As each of our assets has similar economic characteristics, the assets have been aggregated into one reportable segment.

Investment in Hotel Properties

We allocate the purchase price of hotel acquisitions based on the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. We determine the acquisition-date fair values of all assets and assumed liabilities using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers, for example, using a discounted cash flow analysis that uses appropriate discount and/or capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

Our hotel properties and related assets are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. We capitalize the costs of significant additions and improvements that materially extend a property’s life. These costs may include hotel refurbishment, renovation, and

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remodeling expenditures, as well as certain indirect internal costs related to the construction projects. We expense the cost of repairs and maintenance as incurred.

We generally depreciate our hotel properties and related assets using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows:

We periodically re-evaluate asset lives based on current assessments of remaining utilization, which may result in changes in estimated useful lives. Such changes are accounted for prospectively and will increase or decrease future depreciation expense.

When depreciable property and equipment is retired or disposed of, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the balance sheet and any gain or loss is reflected in current operations.

On a limited basis, we provide financing to developers of hotel properties for development or major renovation projects. We evaluate these arrangements to determine if we participate in residual profits of the hotel property through the loan provisions or other agreements. Where we conclude that these arrangements are more appropriately treated as an investment in the hotel property, we reflect the loan as an investment in hotel properties under development in our consolidated balance sheets. If classified as hotel properties under development, no interest income is recognized on the loan and interest expense is capitalized on our investment in the hotel property during the construction or renovation period.

We monitor events and changes in circumstances for indicators that the carrying value of a hotel property or land held for development may be impaired. Additionally, we perform a quarterly formal review to monitor the factors that could trigger an impairment.  Factors that could trigger an impairment analysis include, among others: i) significant underperformance relative to historical or projected operating results, ii) significant changes in the manner of use of a property or the strategy of our overall business, including changes in the estimated holding periods for hotel properties and land parcels, iii) a significant increase in competition, iv) a significant adverse change in legal factors or regulations, and v) significant negative industry or economic trends. When such factors are identified, we prepare an estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows of the specific property and determine if the investment is recoverable. If impairment is indicated, we estimate the fair value of the property based on discounted cash flows or sales price if the property is under contract and an adjustment is made to reduce the carrying value of the property to fair value.

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

We classify assets as held for sale in the period in which certain criteria are met, including when the sale of the asset within one year is probable. Assets held for sale are no longer depreciated and are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less selling costs.

Historically, we presented the results of operations of hotel properties that had been sold or otherwise qualified as assets held for sale in discontinued operations if the operations and cash flows of the hotel properties had been or would be eliminated from our ongoing operations. Following adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08 (see “New Accounting Standards” below) in the first quarter of 2014, we anticipate that the majority of future property sales will not be classified as discontinued operations.

We periodically review our hotel properties and our land held for development based on established criteria such as age, type of franchise, adverse economic and competitive conditions, and strategic fit, to identify properties which we believe are either non-strategic or no longer complement our business.

Variable Interest Entities

We consolidate variable interest entities (“VIE”) if we determine that we are the primary beneficiary of the entity.  When evaluating the accounting for a VIE, we consider the purpose for which the VIE was created, the importance of each of the activities in which it is engaged and our decision-making role, if any, in those activities that significantly determine the entity’s economic performance relative to other economic interest holders.  We determine our rights, if any, to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses that could potentially be significant to the VIE by considering the economic interest in the entity, regardless of form, which may include debt, equity, management and servicing fees, or other contractual arrangements.  We consider other relevant factors including each entity’s capital structure, contractual rights to earnings (losses), subordination of our interests relative to those of other investors, contingent payments, and other contractual arrangements that may be economically significant.  Evaluating the accounting for a VIE requires the exercise of significant professional judgment.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At times, cash on deposit may exceed the federally insured limit. We maintain our cash with high credit quality financial institutions.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consists of certain funds maintained in escrow for property taxes, insurance, and certain capital expenditures. Funds may be disbursed from the account upon proof of expenditures and approval from the lenders.

Trade Receivables and Credit Policies

We grant credit to qualified customers generally without collateral, in the form of trade accounts receivable. We believe our risk of loss is minimal due to our periodic evaluations of the credit worthiness of our customers.

Trade receivables result from the rental of hotel rooms and the sales of food, beverage, and banquet services due under normal trade terms requiring payment upon receipt of the invoice. Trade receivables are stated at the amount billed to the customer and do not accrue interest.

We review the collectability of our trade receivables monthly. A provision for losses is determined on the basis of previous loss experience and current economic conditions.

Deferred Charges

Our deferred charges consist of deferred financing fees and initial franchise fees. Costs incurred in obtaining financing are capitalized and amortized on the straight-line method over the term of the related debt, which approximates the interest method. Initial franchise fees are capitalized and amortized over the term of the franchise agreement using the straight-line method.

Non-controlling Interests

Non-controlling interests represent the portion of equity in a consolidated entity held by owners other than the consolidating parent. Non-controlling interests are reported in the consolidated balance sheets within equity, separately from stockholders’ equity. Revenue, expenses and net income (loss) attributable to both the Company and the non-controlling interests are reported in the consolidated statements of operations.

Our consolidated financial statements include non-controlling interests related to common units of limited partnership interests (“Common Units”) in the Operating Partnership held by unaffiliated third parties and, prior to the second quarter of 2014, third-party ownership of a 19% interest in a consolidated joint venture.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when rooms are occupied and services have been rendered. Revenues are recorded net of any sales and other taxes collected from customers. All rebates or discounts are recorded as a reduction to revenue. Cash received prior to guest arrival is recorded as an advance from the customer and is recognized at the time of occupancy.

Sales and Other Taxes

We have operations in states and municipalities that impose sales and/or other taxes on certain sales. We collect these taxes from our customers and remit the entire amount to the various governmental units. The taxes collected and remitted are excluded from revenues and are included in accrued expenses until remitted.

Equity-Based Compensation

Our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights, and other stock-based awards. We account for equity-based compensation using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for stock options and the grant date fair value of our common stock for all other awards. Restricted stock awards with performance-based vesting conditions are market-based awards and are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation model. We

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expense awards under our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan over the vesting period. The amount of the expense may be subject to adjustment in future periods due to a change in forfeiture assumptions.

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging

All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value and reported as a derivative financial instrument asset or liability in our consolidated balance sheets. We use interest rate derivatives to hedge our risks on variable-rate debt. Interest rate derivatives could include swaps, caps and floors. We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative financial instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction.

For interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges the effective portion of changes in fair value is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the equity section of our consolidated balance sheets and reclassified to interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in fair value is recognized directly in earnings through gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute annually to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax (other than taxes paid by our TRS) to the extent we distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate income tax rates and generally will be unable to re-elect REIT status until the fifth calendar year after the year in which we failed to qualify as a REIT, unless we satisfy certain relief provisions.

We account for federal and state income taxes of our TRS using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities based on GAAP and respective carrying amounts for tax purposes, and operating losses and tax-credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which 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 of the change in tax rates. However, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is more likely than not they will be realized based on consideration of available evidence, including future reversals of taxable temporary differences, future projected taxable income and tax planning strategies.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value measures are classified into a three-tiered fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more of the following valuation techniques:

Our estimates of fair value were determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methods. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair value. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methods may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. We classify assets and liabilities in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

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We elected not to use the fair value option for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables, prepaid expenses and other, debt, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. With the exception of our fixed-rate debt (See Note 6 — Debt), the carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature or variable interest rates.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts reported in previous periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation and industry practice.

New Accounting Standards

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” The ASU changed the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing related disclosures. Criteria for discontinued operations will now include only disposals that represent a strategic shift in operations with a major effect on operations and financial results. The ASU is to be applied on a prospective basis and would be effective for us beginning January 1, 2015; however, we elected early adoption in the first quarter of 2014, which is permitted for disposals and classifications as held for sale which have not been reported previously. While we have elected early adoption for our consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures, the AmericInn Hotel & Suites, Aspen Hotel & Suites and Hampton Inn in Fort Smith, AR are included in discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as these hotels were classified as held for sale in our consolidated financial statements in prior periods. The AmericInn Hotel & Suites and Aspen Hotel & Suites were sold in January 2014. The Hampton Inn in Fort Smith, AR was sold in September 2014.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs”, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt liability. This standard is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted and will be applied on a retrospective basis. The new standard will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2016 and will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 3 - HOTEL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS

The Company did not acquire any hotel properties during the three months ended March 31, 2015.  Hotel property acquisitions in the three months ended March 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

(1)   The purchase price for this hotel included the issuance of 412,174 Common Units in our Operating Partnership valued at the time of issuance at $3.7 million.

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The allocation of the aggregate purchase prices to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the above acquisitions is as follows (in thousands):

(1)         In addition to the total purchase price, the Company also paid additional consideration at closing of $10.1 million for net assets acquired at settlement, including restricted cash escrow balances and other working capital items.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, total revenues and net income for hotel properties acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2014, which are included in our consolidated statements of operations, are as follows (in thousands):

The results of operations of acquired hotel properties are included in the consolidated statements of operations beginning on their respective acquisition dates. The following unaudited condensed pro forma financial information presents the results of operations as if all acquisitions in 2014 had taken place on January 1, 2014. The unaudited condensed pro forma information excludes discontinued operations and disposed properties which were not classified as discontinued operations after the adoption of ASU 2014-08. The unaudited condensed pro forma financial information is for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what actual results of operations would have been had the hotel acquisitions taken place on January 1, 2014. This information does not purport to represent results of operations for future periods.

The unaudited condensed pro forma financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands, except per share):

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NOTE 4 - INVESTMENT IN HOTEL PROPERTIES, NET

Investment in hotel properties, net are as follows (in thousands):

NOTE 5 - ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

At March 31, 2015, assets held for sale is comprised of land parcels in Flagstaff, AZ and Spokane, WA valued at $1.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2014, assets held for sale is comprised of a land parcel in Spokane, WA valued at $0.3 million.

NOTE 6 - DEBT

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our debt is comprised of a senior unsecured credit facility and mortgage loans secured by various hotel properties. The weighted average interest rate, after giving effect to our interest rate derivatives, for all borrowings was 4.33% at March 31, 2015 and 4.35% at December 31, 2014. Our total fixed-rate and variable-rate debt, after giving effect to our interest rate derivatives, follows (in thousands):

Information about the fair value of our fixed-rate debt that is not recorded at fair value follows (in thousands):

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $102.3 million and $102.6 million, respectively, of debt with variable interest rates that had been converted to fixed interest rates through derivative financial instruments which are carried at fair value. Differences between carrying value and fair value of our fixed-rate debt are primarily due to changes in interest rates. Inherently, fixed-rate debt is subject to fluctuations in fair value as a result of changes in the current market rate of interest on the valuation date. For additional information on our use of derivatives as interest rate hedges, refer to “Note 10 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging.”

Senior Unsecured Credit Facility

At March 31, 2015, we have a $300.0 million senior unsecured credit facility. Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch (“Deutsche Bank”) is the administrative agent and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is the sole lead arranger. The syndication of lenders includes Deutsche Bank; Bank of America, N.A.; Royal Bank of Canada; Key Bank; Regions Bank; Fifth Third Bank; Raymond James Bank, N.A.; and U.S. Bank National Association. Our existing and future subsidiaries that own or lease a hotel property that is included in the unencumbered borrowing base supporting the facility are required to guaranty this credit facility.

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The senior unsecured credit facility is comprised of a $225.0 million revolving credit facility (the “$225 Million Revolver”) and a $75.0 million term loan (the “$75 Million Term Loan”). This credit facility has an accordion feature which will allow us to increase the commitments by an aggregate of $100.0 million on the $225 Million Revolver and the $75 Million Term Loan prior to October 10, 2017. The $225 Million Revolver will mature on October 10, 2017, which can be extended to October 10, 2018 at our option, subject to certain conditions. The $75 Million Term Loan will mature on October 10, 2018.

At March 31, 2015, the maximum amount of borrowing permitted under the senior unsecured credit facility was $300.0 million, of which, we had $205.0 million borrowed, $13.8 million in standby letters of credit, and $81.2 million available to borrow.

Term Loans

At March 31, 2015, we had $498.8 million in term loans outstanding (including the $75 Million Term Loan discussed above). These term loans are secured primarily by first mortgage liens on hotel properties.

NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Pending Hotel Property Acquisitions

At March 31, 2015, we had a purchase agreement with a hotel property developer to acquire a Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Minneapolis, MN for $39.0 million, which price includes change orders to date. The purchase is subject to certain conditions including the completion of construction of the hotel in accordance with agreed upon architectural and engineering designs, receipt of a Hampton Inn & Suites franchise, and receipt of a certificate of occupancy. We completed the purchase of this hotel property on April 13, 2015 (See Note 15 - Subsequent Events).

Litigation

We are involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business; however, there are currently no actions pending against us that we believe would have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

NOTE 8 - EQUITY

Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share.  Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends on such stock when, as and if authorized by our board of directors out of assets legally available therefor and declared by us and to share ratably in the assets of our company legally available for distribution to our stockholders in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up after payment of or adequate provision is made for all known debts and liabilities of our company.  Each outstanding share of our common stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, including the election of directors and, except as may be provided with respect to any other class or series of stock, the holders of such shares possess the exclusive voting power.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we issued 20,691 shares of common stock to limited partners of the Operating Partnership upon redemption of their Common Units.  Additionally, 128,185 performance-based restricted shares granted to management vested on January 1, 2015 based on the achievement of certain performance targets.  The remaining 46,030 unvested performance-based restricted shares granted in 2012 expired.

On March 3, 2015, we issued 303,915 shares of common stock to our executive officers and employees pursuant to our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we issued 126,155 shares of common stock to limited partners of the Operating Partnership upon redemption of their Common Units.

Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which 2,000,000 shares have been designated as 9.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series A preferred shares”), 3,000,000 shares have been designated as 7.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series B preferred shares”) and 3,400,000 shares have been designated as 7.125% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C preferred shares”).

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The Series A preferred shares, Series B preferred shares and Series C preferred shares (collectively, the “Preferred Shares”) rank senior to our common stock and on parity with each other with respect to the payment of dividends and distributions of assets in the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. The Preferred Shares do not have any maturity date and are not subject to mandatory redemption or sinking fund requirement. The Company may not redeem the Series A preferred shares, Series B preferred shares or Series C preferred shares prior to October 28, 2016, December 11, 2017, and March 20, 2018, respectively, except in limited circumstances relating to the Company’s continuing qualification as a REIT or in connection with certain changes in control. After those dates, the Company may, at its option, redeem the applicable Preferred Shares, in whole or from time to time in part, by payment of $25 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of redemption. If the Company does not exercise its rights to redeem the Preferred Shares upon certain changes in control, the holders of the Preferred Shares have the right to convert some or all of their shares into a number of the Company’s common stock based on a defined formula, subject to a share cap, or alternative consideration. The share cap on each Series A preferred share is 5.92417 shares of common stock, each Series B preferred share is 5.6497 shares of common stock, and each Series C preferred share is 5.1440 shares of common stock, subject to certain adjustments.

The Company pays dividends at an annual rate of $2.3125 for each Series A preferred share, $1.96875 for each Series B preferred share, and $1.78125 for each Series C preferred share. Dividend payments are made quarterly in arrears on or about the last day of February, May, August and November of each year.

Non-controlling Interests in Operating Partnership

Pursuant to the limited partnership agreement of our Operating Partnership, beginning on February 14, 2012, the unaffiliated third parties who hold Common Units in our Operating Partnership have the right to cause us to redeem their Common Units in exchange for cash based upon the fair value of an equivalent number of our shares of common stock at the time of redemption; however, the Company has the option to redeem with shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis. The number of shares of our common stock issuable upon redemption of Common Units may be adjusted upon the occurrence of certain events such as share dividend payments, share subdivisions or combinations.

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, unaffiliated third parties owned 764,277 and 784,968, respectively, of Common Units of the Operating Partnership, representing an approximate 1% limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership.

We classify outstanding Common Units held by unaffiliated third parties as non-controlling interests in the Operating Partnership, a component of equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The portion of net income (loss) allocated to these Common Units is reported on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations as net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests of the Operating Partnership.

Non-controlling Interests in Joint Venture

On February 11, 2013, we formed a joint venture with an affiliate of IHG to purchase a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in San Francisco, CA. Prior to June 30, 2014, we owned an 81% controlling interest in the joint venture and our partner owned a 19% interest, which we classified as non-controlling interest in joint venture on our consolidated balance sheets. For the periods prior to June 30, 2014, the portion of net income (loss) allocated to our partner was reported on our consolidated statements of operations as net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in joint venture. On June 30, 2014, we acquired the remaining non-controlling interest for $8.2 million and the hotel property became wholly-owned by us.

Other Joint Venture Interests

We own a majority interest in a joint venture that owns a fee simple interest in a hotel property and we also own a minority interest in a related joint venture (“Leasehold Venture”) that holds a leasehold interest in the property. We control the Leasehold Venture as we are the managing member of the entity. Additionally, the majority of the profits and losses of the Leasehold Venture are absorbed by us. As a result, we have concluded that the Leasehold Venture represents a variable interest entity that should be consolidated into our consolidated financial statements. As such, all of the net assets and operating results of the Leasehold Venture are included in our consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.

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NOTE 9 - EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

Our equity-based awards were issued under our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan which provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights, and other equity-based award or incentive awards. Stock options granted may be either incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options. Vesting terms may vary with each grant, and stock option terms are generally five to ten years. We have outstanding equity-based awards in the form of stock options and restricted stock awards. All of our existing equity-based awards are classified as equity awards.

Stock Options

Stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 follows:

Time-Based Restricted Stock Awards

On March 3, 2015, we awarded time-based restricted stock awards for 149,410 shares of common stock to our executive officers and management. Of the total awards issued, 37,230 vest based on continued service on March 9, 2018, or upon a change in control.  The remaining awards vest over a three year period based on continued service (25% on March 9, 2016 and 2017 and 50% on March 9, 2018), or upon a change in control.

The holders of these awards have the right to vote the related shares of common stock and receive all dividends declared and paid whether or not vested.

The fair value of time-based restricted stock awards granted is calculated based on the market value on the date of grant.

The following table summarizes time-based restricted stock activity under our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2015: