Red Lion Hotels CORP - FORM 10-Q - August 5, 2015

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 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: 001-13957 
 __________________________________________
RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  __________________________________________
Washington
 
91-1032187
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
201 W. North River Drive, Suite 100
Spokane Washington
 
99201
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (509) 459-6100 
 __________________________________________
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.    Yes  ý    No  o
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 
Large accelerated filer
 
o
  
Accelerated filer
 
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Non-accelerated filer
 
o
  
Smaller reporting company
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.)    Yes  o    No  ý
As of July 31, 2015, there were 20,026,942 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
Item No.
Description
Page No.
 
 
 
 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
 
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
 
 
 
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1
Item 1A
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Item 6
 



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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements

RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
 
 
June 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
 
(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
81,332

 
$
5,126

Restricted cash
 
7,506

 
225

Accounts receivable, net
 
7,931

 
6,752

Notes receivable, net
 
232

 
2,944

Inventories
 
954

 
1,013

Prepaid expenses and other
 
2,962

 
3,671

Deferred income taxes
 
401

 
—

Assets held for sale
 
—

 
21,173

Total current assets
 
101,318

 
40,904

Property and equipment, net
 
162,001

 
160,410

Goodwill
 
8,512

 
8,512

Intangible assets
 
17,210

 
7,012

Notes receivable, long term
 
1,693

 
2,340

Other assets, net
 
4,315

 
3,849

Total assets
 
$
295,049

 
$
223,027

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
5,636

 
$
2,952

Accrued payroll and related benefits
 
4,884

 
4,567

Other accrued entertainment expenses
 
6,625

 
5,625

Other accrued expenses
 
6,632

 
2,547

Deferred income taxes
 
—

 
2,778

Total current liabilities
 
23,777

 
18,469

Long-term debt, due after one year, net of discount
 
95,482

 
60,698

Deferred income
 
2,754

 
2,988

Deferred income taxes
 
3,252

 
35

Total liabilities
 
125,265

 
82,190

Commitments and contingencies
 


 


STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Red Lion Hotels Corporation stockholders' equity
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock- 5,000,000 shares authorized; $0.01 par value; no shares issued or outstanding
 
—

 
—

Common stock - 50,000,000 shares authorized; $0.01 par value; 19,983,697 and 19,846,508 shares issued and outstanding
 
200

 
198

Additional paid-in capital
 
142,707

 
153,671

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
—

 
(203
)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
 
(4,589
)
 
(12,829
)
Total Red Lion Hotels Corporation stockholders' equity
 
138,318

 
140,837

Noncontrolling interest
 
31,466

 
—

Total stockholders' equity
 
169,784

 
140,837

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
295,049

 
$
223,027


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

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RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company operated hotels
 
$
30,348

 
$
31,399

 
$
54,120

 
$
57,323

Other revenues from managed properties
 
964

 
—

 
1,127

 
—

Franchised hotels
 
3,229

 
4,453

 
5,322

 
5,978

Entertainment
 
2,060

 
5,538

 
5,736

 
10,644

Other
 
12

 
18

 
23

 
51

Total revenues
 
36,613

 
41,408

 
66,328

 
73,996

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company operated hotels
 
22,218

 
25,236

 
43,139

 
48,050

Other costs from managed properties
 
964

 
—

 
1,127

 
—

Franchised hotels
 
3,031

 
2,056

 
5,407

 
3,498

Entertainment
 
2,249

 
4,797

 
5,375

 
8,854

Other
 
9

 
51

 
17

 
165

Depreciation and amortization
 
3,144

 
3,182

 
6,119

 
6,325

Hotel facility and land lease
 
1,594

 
1,171

 
3,195

 
2,325

Gain on asset dispositions, net
 
(88
)
 
(3,404
)
 
(16,503
)
 
(3,479
)
General and administrative expenses
 
2,800

 
2,066

 
5,126

 
4,180

Total operating expenses
 
35,921

 
35,155

 
53,002

 
69,918

Operating income (loss)
 
692

 
6,253

 
13,326

 
4,078

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
(1,738
)
 
(1,178
)
 
(3,240
)
 
(2,396
)
Loss on early retirement of debt
 
—

 
—

 
(1,159
)
 
—

Other income, net
 
35

 
64

 
306

 
158

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
 
(1,011
)
 
5,139

 
9,233

 
1,840

Income tax expense
 
(25
)
 
—

 
87

 
31

Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
(986
)
 
5,139

 
9,146

 
1,809

Discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued business units, net of income tax benefit of $0
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(187
)
Loss on disposal of the assets of discontinued business units, net of income tax benefit of $0
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(189
)
Net income (loss)
 
(986
)
 
5,138

 
9,146

 
1,620

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(936
)
 
—

 
(906
)
 
—

Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(1,922
)
 
$
5,138

 
$
8,240

 
$
1,620

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedge
 
—

 
(71
)
 
—

 
(72
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(1,922
)
 
$
5,067

 
$
8,240

 
$
1,548

Earnings per share - basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.09

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
—

 
$
0.00

 
$
—

 
$
(0.01
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.08

Earnings per share - diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.09

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
—

 
$
0.00

 
$
—

 
$
(0.01
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.08


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

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RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
(In thousands)
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
9,146

 
$
1,620

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
6,444

 
6,429

Gain on disposition of property, equipment and other assets, net
 
(16,503
)
 
(3,477
)
Loss on early retirement of debt
 
1,074

 
—

Deferred income taxes
 
38

 
6

Equity in investments
 
100

 
16

Stock based compensation expense
 
478

 
640

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
252

 
108

Change in current assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Restricted cash
 
(7,281
)
 
—

Accounts receivable
 
(1,387
)
 
(191
)
Notes receivable
 
(177
)
 
(108
)
Inventories
 
1

 
116

Prepaid expenses and other
 
(174
)
 
999

Accounts payable
 
2,684

 
56

Accrued other
 
4,022

 
3,935

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
(1,283
)
 
10,149

Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(7,782
)
 
(5,348
)
Purchase of GuestHouse International assets
 
(8,855
)
 
—

Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
 
37,729

 
16,147

Proceeds from sale of joint ventures
 
19,071

 
—

Collection of notes receivable related to property sales
 
3,492

 
154

Advances to Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust
 
(27
)
 
(27
)
Other, net
 
—

 
49

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
43,628

 
10,975

Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Borrowings on long-term debt
 
67,543

 
—

Repayment of long-term debt
 
(30,528
)
 
(10,365
)
Debt issuance costs
 
(3,203
)
 
(6
)
Other
 
49

 
(119
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
33,861

 
(10,490
)
 
 
 
 
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
76,206

 
10,634

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
5,126

 
13,058

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
81,332

 
$
23,692


The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements









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RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during periods for:
 
 
 
 
Income taxes
 
$
17

 
$
37

Interest on long-term debt
 
$
2,870

 
$
2,317

Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Accrual of contingent consideration on purchase of GuestHouse International assets
 
$
1,500

 
$
—

Reclassification of property and other assets to assets held for sale
 
$
—

 
$
17,664

Exchange of note receivable for real property
 
$
—

 
$
200

Reclassification between accounts receivable and notes receivable
 
$
51

 
$
—


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

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RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.
Organization

Red Lion Hotels Corporation ("RLHC", "we", "our", "us" or "our Company") is a NYSE-listed hospitality and leisure company (ticker symbols RLH and RLH-pa) primarily engaged in the management, franchising and ownership of hotels under our proprietary brands, including Hotel RL, Red Lion Hotels, Red Lion Inns & Suites, GuestHouse International, Settle Inn & Suites and Leo Hotel Collection (collectively the "RLHC Brands"). All of our hotels currently operate under the RLHC Brands which represent upper midscale, midscale and economy hotels.

A summary of our properties as of June 30, 2015 is provided below:
 
 
Hotels
 
Total
Available
Rooms
Company operated hotels
 
 
 
 
Majority owned and consolidated
 
12

 
2,530

Leased
 
5

 
1,027

Managed
 
2

 
487

Franchised hotels
 
109

 
10,359

Leo Hotel Collection
 
1

 
300

Total systemwide
 
129

 
14,703


We are also engaged in entertainment operations, which derive revenues from promotion and presentation of entertainment productions and ticketing services under the operations of WestCoast Entertainment and TicketsWest. The ticketing service offers online ticket sales, ticketing inventory management systems, call center services, and outlet/electronic distributions for event locations.

We were incorporated in the state of Washington in April 1978, and until 2005 operated hotels under various other brand names including Cavanaughs Hotels and WestCoast Hospitality Corporation. The financial statements encompass the accounts of Red Lion Hotels Corporation and all of its consolidated subsidiaries, including Red Lion Hotels Holdings, Inc., Red Lion Hotels Franchising, Inc., Red Lion Hotels Management, Inc. ("RL Management"), Red Lion Hotels Limited Partnership, RL Venture LLC ("RL Venture"), and RLS Balt Venture LLC ("RLS Balt Venture").

The financial statements include an equity method investment in a 19.9% owned real estate venture, as well as certain cost method investments in various entities included as other assets, over which we do not exercise significant influence. In addition, we hold a 3% common interest in Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust (the “Trust”) that is considered a variable interest entity. We are not the primary beneficiary of the Trust; thus, it is treated as an equity method investment.

2.
Basis of Presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by us pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 has been compiled from the audited balance sheet as of such date. We believe the disclosures included herein are adequate; however, they should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014, previously filed with the SEC on Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, these unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all of the adjustments of a normal and recurring nature necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position at June 30, 2015, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and the consolidated cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. The comprehensive income (loss) for the periods presented may not be indicative of that which may be expected for a full year.


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Management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period and the disclosures of contingent liabilities. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates and interim results may not be indicative of fiscal year performance because of seasonal and short-term variations.

Changes to Significant Accounting Policies

We recognize other revenue and costs from managed properties when we incur the related reimbursable costs. These costs primarily consist of payroll and related expenses at managed properties where we are the employer. As these costs have no added markup, the revenue and related expense have no impact on either our operating or net income.

We recognize key money paid in conjunction with entering into long-term franchise agreements as prepaid expenses and amortize the amount paid against revenue over the term of the franchise agreements.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Except as otherwise described, these reclassifications had no effect on reported net income/loss, total assets, total liabilities, total stockholders’ equity, or net cash flows as previously reported.

3.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 may be applied using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. In July 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date to January 1, 2018 with early adoption beginning January 1, 2017. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and our method of adoption.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which changes the consolidation analysis for both the variable interest model and for the voting model for limited partnerships and similar entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and early application is permitted. ASU 2015-02 provides for one of two methods of transition: retrospective application to each prior period presented; or recognition of the cumulative effect of retrospective application of the new standard in the period of initial application. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and our method of adoption.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and early application is permitted. We early adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2015. We utilized retrospective application of the new standard and reclassified prior period balances of prepaid debt fees to debt discount.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, which provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new guidance does not change the accounting for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. ASU 2015-05 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and our method of adoption.

Management has assessed the potential impact of other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards and determined that the provisions are either not applicable to our company, or are not anticipated to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


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4.     Variable Interest Entities

RL Venture

In January 2015, we transferred 12 of our wholly-owned hotels into RL Venture, a newly created entity that was initially wholly-owned by us. Subsequently, we sold a 45% ownership stake in RL Venture to Shelbourne Falcon RLHC Hotel Investors LLC ("Shelbourne Falcon"), an entity that is led by Shelbourne Capital LLC ("Shelbourne"). We maintain a 55% interest in RL Venture and the 12 hotels are managed by RL Management, one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, subject to a management agreement. RL Venture is considered a variable interest entity because our voting rights are not proportional to our financial interest and substantially all of RL Venture's activities involve and are conducted on our behalf. We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary as (a) we maintain a majority financial position, (b) we maintain management of the properties, and (c) the properties remain branded with RLHC Brands. As a result, we consolidate all of the activities of RL Venture. The equity interest owned by Shelbourne Falcon is reflected as noncontrolling interest in the consolidated financial statements. We recognized an $12.3 million loss on the sale of the equity interests as a reduction to additional paid in capital.

Cash distributions are made periodically based on calculated distributable income. There were no cash distributions made during the three or six months ended June 30, 2015.

RL Venture is considered a significant subsidiary; therefore the following condensed financial statements are presented to satisfy disclosure requirements of Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X. The liabilities of RL Venture, other than its long-term debt, are non-recourse to our general credit and assets. The long-term debt is non-recourse as to RL Venture, but several investors in RL Venture, including us, are guarantors regarding completion of certain improvements to the hotels, environmental covenants in the loan agreement, losses incurred by the lender and any event of bankruptcy involving RL Venture or any of its subsidiaries.

Condensed Balance Sheet
June 30, 2015
Assets:
 
Cash and restricted cash
$
11,714

Accounts receivable, net
2,612

Inventories
464

Prepaid expenses and other assets
496

Property and equipment, net
109,214

Total assets
$
124,500

 
 
Liabilities:
 
Accounts payable
$
2,488

Accrued payroll and related benefits
1,209

Other accrued expenses
1,769

Long-term debt
53,528

Total liabilities
58,994

Shareholders' equity
65,506

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
124,500



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Condensed Statement of Income (Loss)
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
June 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
Hotel revenue
$
20,200

 
$
33,752

Hotel operating expenses
13,240

 
23,072

Depreciation and amortization
1,995

 
3,661

General and administrative expenses
1,804

 
3,189

Other expenses
27

 
41

Operating income (loss)
3,134

 
3,789

Interest expense
879

 
1,600

Net income (loss)
$
2,255

 
$
2,189


RLS Balt Venture

In April 2015, we sold a 21% member interest in our wholly-owned RLS Balt Venture to Shelbourne Falcon Charm City Investors LLC ("Shelbourne Falcon II"), an entity led by Shelbourne. Shelbourne Falcon II has an option exercisable until December 31, 2015 to purchase an additional 24% member interest for $2.3 million. RL Baltimore, LLC ("RL Baltimore"), which is wholly-owned by RLS Balt Venture, owns the Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor, which is manage by RL Management. RLS Balt Venture is considered a variable interest entity because our voting rights are not proportional to our financial interest and substantially all of RLS Balt Venture's activities involve and are conducted on our behalf. We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary as (a) we maintain a majority financial position, (b) we maintain management of the property, and (c) the property remains branded with a RLHC Brand. As a result, we consolidate all of the activities of RLS Balt Venture. The equity interest owned by Shelbourne Falcon II is reflected as a noncontrolling interest in the consolidated financial statements.

Cash distributions are made periodically based on calculated distributable income. There were no cash distributions made during the three or six months ended June 30, 2015.

5.    Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
 
June 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Buildings and equipment
 
$
182,873

 
$
182,273

Landscaping and land improvements
 
6,973

 
6,943

Furniture and fixtures
 
31,978

 
31,910

 
 
221,824

 
221,126

Less accumulated depreciation
 
(123,295
)
 
(117,968
)
 
 
98,529

 
103,158

Land
 
38,891

 
39,087

Construction in progress
 
24,581

 
18,165

Property and equipment, net
 
$
162,001

 
$
160,410


The table above excludes the property and equipment balances of assets held for sale. See Note 6 for further discussion.

6.    Assets Held for Sale

As of June 30, 2015, there were no properties classified as assets held for sale. The properties classified as assets held for sale on December 31, 2014 were the Red Lion Hotel Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington ("Bellevue property") and the Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee in Wenatchee, Washington ("Wenatchee property"), both of which were sold during the first quarter of 2015 as follows:
•In January 2015, we sold the Wenatchee property for $4.1 million and concurrently entered into a franchise agreement with the new owner. We recognized a gain of $0.2 million on the sale.
•In February 2015, we sold the Bellevue property for $35.4 million and concurrently entered into a management agreement with the new owner. We recognized a gain of $16.2 million on the sale.

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The property and equipment of these properties that are classified as assets held for sale on the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet are detailed in the table below (in thousands):
 
 
December 31,
2014
Buildings and equipment
 
$
16,339

Landscaping and land improvements
 
345

Furniture and fixtures
 
1,948

 
 
18,632

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
(8,537
)
 
 
10,095

Land
 
11,066

Construction in progress
 
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Assets held for sale
 
$
21,173


7.    Discontinued Operations

There were no discontinued operations for the three or six months ended June 30, 2015. Discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, includes the Red Lion Hotel Eugene in Eugene, Oregon ("Eugene property") for which we ceased operation when we assigned our lease to a third party. Accordingly, all operations of this property have been classified as discontinued operations since the fourth quarter of 2013.

The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Revenues
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
133

Operating expenses
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(290
)
Hotel facility and land lease
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(30
)
Loss from operations of discontinued business units
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(187
)
Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of the discontinued business units
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
Loss from discontinued operations
 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
—

 
$
(189
)

8.     Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired during business combinations over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill was recorded in prior years in connection with the acquisitions of franchises and entertainment businesses.

The Red Lion and GuestHouse International brand names are identifiable, indefinite-lived intangible assets that represents the separable legal right to a trade name and associated trademarks. We acquired the Red Lion brand name in a business combination we entered into in 2001. We purchased the GuestHouse International and Settle Inn & Suites brand names from GuestHouse International LLC in April 2015 and have allocated a preliminary purchase price of $5.9 million.

In the table below, the customer contracts represent the franchise license agreements acquired with the GuestHouse International brand. We have allocated a preliminary purchase price of $4.4 million. Franchise license agreements are amortized over 10 years which represents the period of expected cash flows, using an accelerated amortization method that matches the economic benefit of the agreements.

We estimated the fair value of our customer contracts and brand names purchased from GuestHouse International using expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, both of which are Level 3 inputs.


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We assess goodwill and the other intangible assets for potential impairments annually as of October 1, or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of the assets. We did not impair any goodwill or intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2015 or 2014.

The following table summarizes the balances of goodwill and other intangible assets (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Goodwill
$
8,512

 
$
8,512

Intangible assets
 
 
 
Brand names
$
12,814

 
$
6,878

Customer contracts
4,262

 
—

Trademarks
134

 
134

Total intangible assets
$
17,210

 
$
7,012

     
Goodwill and other intangible assets attributable to each of our business segments were as follows (in thousands):  
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
Other
 
Goodwill
 
Intangibles
 
Goodwill
 
Intangibles
Company operated hotels
$
—

 
$
4,659

 
$
—

 
$
4,659

Franchised hotels
5,351

 
12,545

 
5,351

 
2,347

Entertainment
3,161

 
6

 
3,161

 
6

Total
$
8,512

 
$
17,210

 
$
8,512

 
$
7,012


The following table summarizes the balances of amortized customer contracts (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015

 
December 31, 2014

Historical cost
$
4,420

 
$
—

Accumulated amortization
(158
)
 
—

Net carrying amount
$
4,262

 
$
—


As of June 30, 2015, estimated future amortization expenses related to intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
Amount
2015
$
472

2016
846

2017
719

2018
606

2019
523

Thereafter
1,096

Total
$
4,262



9. Long-Term Debt
The current and non-current portions of long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

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June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Current
 
Non-Current
 
Current
 
Non-Current
RL Venture
 
$
—

 
$
53,528

 
$
—

 
$
—

RL Baltimore
 
—

 
11,129

 
—

 
—

Wells Fargo
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
29,873

Debentures due Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust
 
—

 
30,825

 
—

 
30,825

Total
 
$
—

 
$
95,482

 
$
—

 
$
60,698

RL Venture
    
In January 2015, RL Venture Holding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RL Venture, and each of its 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into a loan agreement with Pacific Western Bank. The original principal amount of the loan was $53.8 million with an additional $26.2 million to be drawn over a two-year period to cover improvements related to the 12 hotels. We drew $1.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015. At June 30, 2015, there were unamortized debt issuance fees of $2.1 million.
The loan matures in January 2019 and has a one-year extension option. Interest under the advanced portions of the loan is payable monthly at LIBOR plus 4.75%. Fixed monthly principal payments begin in January 2017 in an amount that would repay the outstanding principal balance over a twenty-five year amortization period.

The loan requires us to comply with customary reporting and operating covenants applicable to RL Venture, including requirements relating to debt service loan coverage ratios. It also includes customary events of default. We were in compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2015.

RL Baltimore

In April 2015, RL Baltimore obtained a new mortgage loan from PFP Holding Company IV LLC, an affiliate of Prime Finance, secured by the Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor. The initial principal amount of the loan was $10.1 million, and the lender has agreed to advance an additional $3.2 million to cover expenses related to improvements to the hotel. We drew $1.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015. At June 30, 2015, there were unamortized debt issuance fees of $0.7 million.

The loan matures in May 2018 and has two one-year extension options. Interest under the advanced portions of the loan is payable monthly at LIBOR plus 6.25%. No principal payments are required during the initial term of the loan. Principal payments of $16,000 per month are required beginning in May 2018 if the extension option is exercised.

The loan agreement includes customary requirements for lender approval of annual operating and capital budgets, under certain conditions. It also includes customary events of default. RLHC guaranteed the loan and agreed to customary reporting and operating covenants. We were in compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2015.
Wells Fargo
In January 2015, in connection with the RL Venture transaction, we repaid the outstanding balance of our Wells Fargo term loan. We recognized a $1.2 million "Loss on early retirement of debt" on the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) related to termination fees and write-off of the previously recorded prepaid debt fees and unamortized debt discount balances.
In January 2015, in connection with the sale of the Bellevue property, we terminated the $10 million revolving credit facility associated with the term loan. There was no impact on our financial statements.
Debentures due Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust
Together with the Trust, we completed a public offering of $46.0 million of trust preferred securities in 2004. The securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and entitle holders to cumulative cash distributions at a 9.5% annual rate with maturity in February 2044. The cost of the offering totaled $2.3 million, which the Trust paid through an advance by us. The advance to the Trust is included with other noncurrent assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
We simultaneously borrowed all of the proceeds from the offering, including our original 3% trust common investment of $1.4 million, and issued 9.5% debentures to the Trust that are included as a long-term liability on our consolidated balance sheets. The debentures mature in 2044 and their payment terms mirror the distribution terms of the trust securities. The debenture agreement

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required the mandatory repayment of 35% of the then-outstanding debenture at a 5% premium if we completed an offering of common shares with gross proceeds of at least $50 million. In accordance therewith and in connection with a common stock offering in May 2006, we repaid approximately $16.6 million of the debentures. As required by the terms of the trust securities, the Trust then redeemed 35% of the outstanding trust preferred securities and trust common securities at a price of $26.25 per share, a 5% premium over their issuance price. Of the $16.6 million, approximately $0.5 million was received back by us for our trust common securities and was reflected as a reduction of our investment in the Trust. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, debentures due the Trust totaled $30.8 million.

10.    Derivative Financial Instruments

We do not enter into derivative transactions for trading purposes, but rather to hedge our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. We manage our floating rate debt using interest rate caps in order to reduce our exposure to the impact of changing interest rates and future cash outflows for interest.

RL Venture

As required under our RL Venture loan, we entered into an interest rate cap with Commonwealth Bank of Australia to cap our interest rate exposure. The cap had an original notional amount of $80.0 million and a fixed rate of 5.0%. The cap expires in January 2018.

We estimate the fair value of this interest rate cap using standard calculations that use as their basis readily available observable market parameters. This option-pricing technique utilizes a one-month LIBOR forward yield curve, obtained from an independent external service. At June 30, 2015, the valuation of the interest rate cap resulted in the recognition of an asset totaling $21 thousand, which is included in "Other assets, net" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

RLS Balt Venture

As required under our RLS Balt Venture loan, we entered into an interest rate cap with Commonwealth Bank of Australia to cap our interest rate exposure. The cap had an original notional amount of $13.3 million and a fixed rate of 3.0%. The cap expires in May 2018.

We estimate the fair value of this interest rate cap using standard calculations that use as their basis readily available observable market parameters. This option-pricing technique utilizes a one-month LIBOR forward yield curve, obtained from an independent external service. At June 30, 2015, the valuation of the interest rate cap resulted in the recognition of an asset totaling $22 thousand, which is included in "Other assets, net" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Wells Fargo

In January 2015, in connection with the early retirement of the Wells Fargo credit facility, we settled and terminated the associated interest rate swap with Wells Fargo. The outstanding notional amount at the time of the termination was approximately $16.2 million. Of the $1.2 million "Loss on early retirement of debt" on the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) resulting from the termination of the credit facility and the swap, $0.4 million was attributable to termination of the swap. See Note 9 for additional information.

11.    Business Segments

As of June 30, 2015, we had three reporting segments: company operated hotels, franchised hotels and entertainment. The “other” segment consists of miscellaneous revenues and expenses, cash and cash equivalents, certain receivables and certain property and equipment which are not specifically associated with an operating segment. Management reviews and evaluates the operating segments exclusive of interest expense and income taxes; therefore, those two items have not been allocated to the segments. All balances have been presented after the elimination of inter-segment and intra-segment revenues and expenses.


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Selected financial information is provided below (in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, 2015
 
Company Operated Hotels
 
Franchised Hotels
 
Entertainment
 
Other
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
31,312

 
$
3,229

 
$
2,060

 
$
12

 
$
36,613

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating expenses
 
$
23,182

 
$
3,031

 
$
2,249

 
$
9

 
$
28,471

Depreciation and amortization
 
2,773

 
168

 
62

 
141

 
3,144

Other expenses
 
1,506

 
—

 
—

 
2,800

 
4,306

Operating income (loss)
 
3,851

 
30

 
(251
)
 
(2,938
)
 
692

Interest expense
 
(1,006
)
 
—

 
—

 
(732
)
 
(1,738
)
Other income
 
(25
)
 
8

 
—

 
52

 
35

Income tax expense
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
25

 
25

Net Income (loss)
 
2,820

 
38

 
(251
)
 
(3,593
)
 
(986
)
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(936
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(936
)
Net income (loss) attributable to RLHC
 
$
1,884

 
$
38

 
$
(251
)
 
$
(3,593
)
 
$
(1,922
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
$
4,848

 
$
8

 
$
—

 
$
814

 
$
5,670

Identifiable assets as of June 30, 2015
 
$
258,485

 
$
21,213

 
$
5,857

 
$
9,494

 
$
295,049

Three months ended June 30, 2014
 
Company Operated Hotels
 
Franchise Hotels
 
Entertainment
 
Other
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
31,399

 
$
4,453

 
$
5,538

 
$
18

 
$
41,408

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating expenses
 
$
25,236

 
$
2,056

 
$
4,797

 
$
51

 
$
32,140

Depreciation and amortization
 
2,823

 
13

 
83

 
263

 
3,182

Other expenses
 
(2,233
)
 
—

 
—

 
2,066

 
(167
)
Operating income (loss)
 
5,573

 
2,384

 
658

 
(2,362
)
 
6,253

Interest expense
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,178
)
 
(1,178
)
Other income
 
—

 
1

 
17

 
46

 
64

Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
5,573

 
2,385

 
675

 
(3,494
)
 
5,139

Discontinued operations
 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
Net income (loss) attributable to RLHC
 
$
5,572

 
$
2,385

 
$
675

 
$
(3,494
)
 
$
5,138

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
$
1,858

 
$
7

 
$
23

 
$
355

 
$
2,243

Identifiable assets as of December 31, 2014
 
$
190,332

 
$
9,807

 
$
6,161

 
$
16,727

 
$
223,027



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Six months ended June 30, 2015
 
Company Operated Hotels
 
Franchised Hotels
 
Entertainment
 
Other
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
55,247

 
$
5,322

 
$
5,736

 
$
23

 
$
66,328

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating expenses
 
$
44,266

 
$
5,407

 
$
5,375

 
$
17

 
$
55,065

Depreciation and amortization
 
5,534

 
179

 
136

 
270

 
6,119

Other expenses
 
(13,384
)
 
—

 
—

 
5,202

 
(8,182
)
Operating income (loss)
 
18,831

 
(264
)
 
225

 
(5,466
)
 
13,326

Interest expense
 
(1,726
)
 
—

 
—

 
(1,514
)
 
(3,240
)
Loss on early retirement of debt
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,159
)
 
(1,159
)
Other income
 
(25
)
 
10

 
47

 
274

 
306

Income tax expense
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(87
)
 
(87
)
Net Income (loss)
 
17,080

 
(254
)
 
272

 
(7,952
)
 
9,146

Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(906
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(906
)
Net income (loss) attributable to RLHC
 
$
16,174

 
$
(254
)
 
$
272

 
$
(7,952
)
 
$
8,240

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
$
6,577

 
$
8

 
$
88

 
$
1,109

 
$
7,782

Identifiable assets as of June 30, 2015
 
$
258,485

 
$
21,213

 
$
5,857

 
$
9,494

 
$
295,049


Six months ended June 30, 2014
 
Company Operated Hotels
 
Franchise Hotels
 
Entertainment
 
Other
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
57,323

 
$
5,978

 
$
10,644

 
$
51

 
$
73,996

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating expenses
 
$
48,050

 
$
3,498

 
$
8,854

 
$
165

 
$
60,567

Depreciation and amortization
 
5,692

 
25

 
167

 
441

 
6,325

Other expenses
 
(1,154
)
 
 
 
 
 
4,180

 
3,026

Operating income (loss)
 
4,735

 
2,455

 
1,623

 
(4,735
)
 
4,078

Interest expense
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,396
)
 
(2,396
)
Other income
 
—

 
1

 
17

 
140

 
158

Income tax (expense) benefit
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(31
)
 
(31
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
4,735

 
2,456

 
1,640

 
(7,022
)
 
1,809

Discontinued operations
 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
(188
)
 
(189
)
Net income (loss) attributable to RLHC
 
$
4,734

 
$
2,456

 
$
1,640

 
$
(7,210
)
 
$
1,620

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
$
5,180

 
$
17

 
$
162

 
$
(12
)
 
$
5,347

Identifiable assets as of December 31, 2014
 
$
190,332

 
$
9,807

 
$
6,161

 
$
16,727

 
$
223,027



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12.    Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Numerator - basic and diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
(986
)
 
$
5,139

 
$
9,146

 
$
1,809

Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(936
)
 
—

 
(906
)
 
—

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
(1,922
)
 
5,139

 
8,240

 
1,809

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(189
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(1,922
)
 
$
5,138

 
$
8,240

 
$
1,620

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares - basic
 
19,955

 
19,755

 
19,926

 
19,736

Weighted average shares - diluted
 
19,955

 
19,783

 
20,116

 
19,771

Earnings (loss) per share - basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.09

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
—

 
0.00

 
—

 
(0.01
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.08

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.09

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
—

 
0.00

 
—

 
(0.01
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.08


For the three months ended June 30, 2015, all of the 75,176 options to purchase common shares, all of the 1,270,848 restricted stock units outstanding, and all of the warrants to purchase 442,533 common shares were not included in the diluted per share calculation as they were antidilutive. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, 103,205 of the 104,352 options to purchase common shares and 256,476 of the 283,677 restricted stock units outstanding were not included in the diluted per share calculation as they were antidilutive.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, all of the 75,176 options to purchase common shares, 1,080,136 of the 1,270,848 restricted stock units outstanding, and all of the warrants to purchase 442,533 common shares were not included in the diluted per share calculation as they were antidilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, 103,183 of the 104,352 options to purchase common shares and 249,700 of the 283,677 restricted stock units outstanding were not included in the diluted per share calculation as they were antidilutive.

13.    Income Taxes

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we reported an income tax expense of $87,000 and $31,000, respectively. There was an income tax benefit of $25,000 for three months ended June 30, 2015 and no income tax benefit or provision for three months ended June 30, 2014. The income tax provision varies from the statutory rate primarily due to a full valuation allowance against our deferred assets.

We have federal operating loss carryforwards,which will expire beginning in 2033, state operating loss carryforwards, which will expire beginning in 2017, and tax credit carryforwards, which will begin to expire in 2024.


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14.    Stockholders' Equity

Stock Incentive Plans

The 2006 Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the grant or issuance of various option and other awards including restricted stock units and other stock-based compensation. The plan was approved by our shareholders and allowed awards of 2.0 million shares, subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events. As of June 30, 2015, there were 12,727 shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future stock option grants or other awards under the 2006 plan.

The 2015 Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the grant or issuance of various option and other awards including restricted stock units and other stock-based compensation. The plan was approved by our shareholders and allows awards of 1.4 million shares, subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events. As of June 30, 2015, there were 854,352 shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future stock option grants or other awards under the 2015 plan.

Stock Options

In the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 we recognized no compensation expense related to options.

A summary of stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015, is as follows:
 
 
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Balance, December 31, 2014
 
75,176

 
$
10.27

Options granted
 
—

 
$
—

Options exercised
 
—

 
$
—

Options forfeited
 
—

 
$
—

Balance, June 30, 2015
 
75,176

 
$
10.27

Exercisable, June 30, 2015
 
75,176

 
$
10.27


Additional information regarding stock options outstanding and exercisable as of June 30, 2015, is as follows:
Exercise
Price
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 
Expiration
Date
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value(1)
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value(1)
$7.46
 
3,500

 
0.36
 
2015
 
$
7.46

 
$
700

 
3,500

 
$
7.46

 
$
700

$8.74
 
40,836

 
2.89
 
2018
 
8.74

 
—

 
40,836

 
8.74

 
—

$12.21
 
15,195

 
1.39
 
2016
 
12.21

 
—

 
15,195

 
12.21

 
—

$13.00
 
15,645

 
1.88
 
2017
 
13.00

 
—

 
15,645

 
13.00

 
—

 
 
75,176

 
2.26
 
2015-2018
 
$
10.27

 
$
700

 
75,176

 
$
10.27

 
$
700

__________ 
(1)
The aggregate intrinsic value is before applicable income taxes and represents the amount option recipients would have received if all options had been fully vested and exercised on the last trading day of the first six months of 2015, or June 30, 2015, based upon our closing stock price on that date of $7.66.

Restricted Stock Units, Shares Issued as Compensation

As of June 30, 2015 and 2014, there were 1,270,848 and 283,677 unvested restricted stock units outstanding. Since we began issuing restricted stock units, approximately 22.0% of total units granted have been forfeited. In the second quarter of 2015, we recognized approximately $0.3 million in compensation expense related to restricted stock units compared to $0.2 million in the comparable period in 2014. As the restricted stock units vest, we expect to recognize approximately $6.6 million in additional compensation expense over a weighted average period of 43 months, including $1.0 million during the remainder of 2015.


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A summary of restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015, is as follows:
 
 
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Balance, December 31, 2014
 
398,513

 
$
7.32

Granted
 
982,383

 
$
7.17

Vested
 
(93,485
)
 
$
5.34

Forfeited
 
(16,563
)
 
$
5.67

Balance, June 30, 2015
 
1,270,848

 
$
6.89


Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In January 2008, we adopted the 2008 employee stock purchase plan (the “2008 ESPP”) upon the expiration of its predecessor plan. Under the 2008 ESPP, a total of 300,000 shares of common stock are authorized for purchase by eligible employees at a discount through payroll deductions. No employee may purchase more than $25,000 worth of shares in any calendar year, or more than 10,000 shares during any six-month purchase period under the plan. As allowed under the 2008 ESPP, a participant may elect to withdraw from the plan, effective for the purchase period in progress at the time of the election with all accumulated payroll deductions returned to the participant at the time of withdrawal. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, 10,614 and 7,405 shares were issued to participants under the terms of the plan, respectively.

Warrants

In January 2015, in connection with Shelbourne Falcon’s purchase of equity interests in RL Venture, we issued Shelbourne a warrant to purchase 442,533 shares of common stock. The warrant has a five year term from the date of issuance and a per share exercise price of $6.78. The warrant is classified as equity due to share settlement upon exercise. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of the warrant was recorded in additional paid in capital upon issuance and we do not recognize subsequent changes in fair value in our financial statements.

15.    Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Applicable accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). We measure our assets and liabilities using inputs from the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy:

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

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

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

Estimated fair values of financial instruments (in thousands) are shown in the table below. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and current liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair values. We estimate the fair value of our notes receivable using expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, both of which are Level 3 inputs. We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt using expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, both of which are Level 3 inputs. The debentures are valued at the closing price on June 30, 2015, of the underlying trust preferred securities on the New York Stock Exchange, which was a directly observable Level 1 input. The fair values provided below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts we or the debt holders could realize in a current market exchange. In addition, potential income tax ramifications related to the realization of gains and losses that would be incurred in an actual sale or settlement have not been taken into consideration.

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June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(1)
 
$
88,838

 
$
88,838

 
$
5,351

 
$
5,351

Accounts receivable(1)
 
$
7,931

 
$
7,931

 
$
6,752

 
$
6,752

Notes receivable
 
$
1,925

 
$
1,925

 
$
5,284

 
$
5,284

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities, excluding debt(1)
 
$
23,777

 
$
23,777

 
$
18,469

 
$
18,469

Total debt, excluding debentures
 
$
64,657

 
$
71,358

 
$
29,873

 
$
30,683

Debentures
 
$
30,825

 
$
31,992

 
$
30,825

 
$
31,639

__________
(1)
Includes the cash, accounts receivable, and current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale as of December 31, 2014.

16.    Commitments and Contingencies

At any given time we are subject to claims and actions incidental to the operations of our business. Based on information currently available, we do not expect that any sums we may receive or have to pay in connection with any legal proceeding would have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or net cash flow.

Due to our equity method investment in a 19.9% owned real estate venture, we are considered a guarantor of the mortgage for the building associated with that investment. We would be obligated to pay a portion of this mortgage in the event the real estate venture were unable to meet its principal or interest payment obligations. As of June 30, 2015, the maximum amount payable under this guarantee was approximately $1.9 million, which represents 19.9% of the outstanding mortgage balance. At each reporting date, it was not probable that we would be required to pay any of this amount; thus we have not accrued a liability for any portion of this obligation in our June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014 financial statements.

Our lease for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver (at the Quay) requires us to pay a fee of $3.0 million on December 31, 2015 or any earlier termination of the lease. This payment is subject to a letter of credit that is secured by a certificate of deposit, which is included in "Restricted cash" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

17. Related Party Transactions

RL Venture has agreed to pay to Shelbourne Falcon an investor relations fee each month equal to 0.50% of its total aggregate revenue. Columbia Pacific Opportunity Fund, LP, one of our company's largest shareholders, is an investor in Shelbourne Falcon. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, RL Venture paid $83,400 and $96,900, respectively, to Shelbourne Falcon.

RL Venture has also agreed to pay CPA Development, LLC, an affiliate of Columbia Pacific Opportunity Fund, LP, a construction management fee of $200,000. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, RL Venture paid $22,200 and $55,500, respectively, of this fee.

In May 2015, we entered into a management agreement with the LLC that owns Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Conference Center Sacramento. A member of our board of directors is a 50% owner of the entity that serves as the manager of that LLC. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 we recognized management fee revenue of $15,000.


Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements. We have based these statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. When words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “should,” “will” and similar expressions or their negatives are used in this quarterly report, these are forward-looking statements. Many possible events or factors, including those discussed in “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of our annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, could affect our future financial results and performance, and could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those expressed. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this quarterly report.

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In this report, "we," "us," "our," "our company and "RLHC" refer to Red Lion Hotels Corporation and, as the context requires, all of its consolidated subsidiaries, including Red Lion Hotels Holdings, Inc., Red Lion Hotels Franchising, Inc., Red Lion Hotels Management, Inc. ("RL Management"), and Red Lion Hotels Limited Partnership, all of which are wholly-owned, and RL Venture LLC ("RL Venture"), in which we hold a 55% and 79% member interests, respectively. The terms "the network", "systemwide hotels" or "network of hotels" refer to our entire group of owned, managed and franchised hotels.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in connection with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the condensed notes thereto and other financial information included elsewhere in this quarterly report, as well as in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014, previously filed with the SEC on Form 10-K.

Introduction

We are a NYSE-listed hospitality and leisure company (ticker symbols RLH and RLH-pa) primarily engaged in the management, franchising and ownership of hotels under our proprietary brands, including Hotel RL, Red Lion Hotels, Red Lion Inns & Suites, GuestHouse International and Settle Inn & Suites (collectively the "RLHC Brands").

We were incorporated in the state of Washington in April 1978, and until 1999 operated hotels under various other brand names including Cavanaughs Hotels and WestCoast Hotels. All of our hotels currently operate under the RLHC Brands which represent upper, midscale and economy hotels.

The RLHC Brands offer a unique local spin on the expected travel experience in an environment that allows customers to feel welcome and at home. Our properties strive to highlight friendly service and reflect the local flair of their markets. Our focus is to anticipate guest needs and pleasantly surprise them with our distinctive Pacific Northwest-inspired customer service. Warm and authentic, our commitment to customer service includes a focus on delivering the guest locally inspired, friendly and personalized signature moments. This is intended to position each RLHC hotel as an advocate to our traveling guests, creating brand relevance and loyalty, differentiating us from our competition.

In October 2014, we launched a new brand, Hotel RL. This upscale lifestyle brand is a full-service, conversion brand-targeted for the top 80 U.S. urban markets that is inspired by the spirit of the Pacific Northwest and designed for consumers with a millennial mindset. The first addition to Hotel RL was the Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor, which opened in August 2015. We are also converting three of our existing hotels located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and in Olympia and Spokane, Washington to the Hotel RL brand; the conversions are expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2016.

A summary of our properties as of June 30, 2015 is provided below:
 
 
Hotels
 
Total
Available
Rooms
 
 
 
 
 
Company operated hotels
 
 
 
 
Majority owned and consolidated
 
12

 
2,530

Leased
 
5

 
1,027

Managed
 
2

 
487

Franchised hotels
 
109

 
10,359

Leo Hotel Collection
 
1

 
300

Total systemwide
 
129

 
14,703


We operate in three reportable segments:

•
The company operated hotel segment derives revenue primarily from guest room rentals and food and beverage operations at owned and leased hotels for which we consolidate results. Revenues are also derived from management fees and related charges for hotels with which we contract to perform management services.

•
The franchise segment is engaged primarily in licensing the RLHC Brands to franchisees. This segment generates revenue from franchise fees that are typically based on a percent of room revenue and are charged to hotel owners in exchange for the use of our brand and access to our central services programs. These programs include our reservation

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system, guest loyalty program, national and regional sales, revenue management tools, quality inspections, advertising and brand standards.

•
The entertainment segment derives revenue primarily from promotion and presentation of entertainment productions under the operations of WestCoast Entertainment and from ticketing services under the operations of TicketsWest. The ticketing service offers online ticket sales, ticketing inventory management systems, call center services, and outlet/electronic distributions for event locations.

Our remaining activities, none of which constitutes a reportable segment, have been aggregated into "other".

Executive Summary

Our strategy is to grow our brands and profitability by expanding our hotel network with additional franchised hotels, managing the operations of hotels partially owned by us through joint venture or sliver equity participation, and managing operations of hotels with which we contract to perform management services.

We believe franchising and management represents a profitable, non-capital intensive growth opportunity. Our strategy is to identify larger urban metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) that are saturated by larger brands in order to become the conversion brand of choice for owners of established hotels looking for alternatives in those markets. By segmenting our brands with clear distinctions between each offering, we are uniquely positioned to provide an appealing alternative for a variety of owners. We believe our strong brand name recognition in the Western U.S. markets provides us with an opportunity to expand our hotel network within our existing footprint. The Midwest, South and East Coast markets also provide us with opportunity to expand our hotel network into markets across North America as our brands will be a unique and new value proposition for current and potential hotel owners in markets saturated by competitor brands. To assist in our ability to grow our hotel network in larger metropolitan cities, we may consider special incentives, management contracting services, sliver equity, joint venture opportunities with hotel owners and investors or adding additional brand options. In addition to conversion from other brands, independently branded hotel operations may also benefit from the RLHC central services programs. For all properties, we strive to provide hotel owners leading distribution technology and sales support as part of our brand support programs.

We believe that additional growth in our hotel network in larger metropolitan cities will come from hotel acquisitions where we contribute partial equity or participate in equity ownership opportunities in joint ventures with hotel owners and investors. Equity investment in hotels new to our system is an opportunity for us to redeploy capital generated from sales of hotels into improvement and expansion of our hotel network in major cities. Further growth opportunities may come from the expansion of our brand offerings. In October 2014, we launched a new upscale hotel brand, Hotel RL. This new hotel product is intended to be flexible enough to allow adaptive reuse projects, conversions and new builds while giving owners a more free-form approach to adapt the hotel to their unique markets and locations. The new flat fee structure is a true differentiator in this segment, which provides a predictable cost structure for our franchisees with the opportunity to leverage a greater proportion of their top-line growth to superior hotel performance. In December 2014, we announced the acquisition of an adaptive reuse property located at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. After renovation, we opened the property as our first Hotel RL in August 2015.

In January 2015, we completed a comprehensive transaction to accelerate the execution of our national growth strategy. Key components included the transfer of 12 of our wholly-owned hotels to RL Venture, a newly created entity that was initially wholly-owned by us, the sale to a third party of a 45% member interest in that entity, and the concurrent refinancing of all of our secured debt. Three of the hotels will be renovated and converted to the recently announced lifestyle, three-star Hotel RL brand. The remaining nine Red Lion Hotels and Red Lion Inn & Suites will also undergo comprehensive renovations. All 12 hotels will continue to be managed by RLHC's wholly-owned subsidiary, RL Management, under an initial five-year management contract, with three five-year extensions.

In April 2015, our subsidiary RL Baltimore, LLC ("RL Baltimore") obtained a new loan secured by the Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor. Also, in April 2015, we sold a 21% member interest in RLS Balt Venture, the parent of RL Baltimore, to a third party, who has an option exercisable until December 31, 2015 to purchase an additional 24% member interest in that entity.

In April 2015, we announced that we had completed the acquisition of the intellectual property assets and all hotel franchise license agreements of GuestHouse International, LLC. The acquisition expanded RLHC's presence across the country by adding two recognized hotel brands with 73 GuestHouse International and Settle Inn & Suites franchise license agreements. The transaction more than doubled the RLHC brand portfolio from 57 to 129 hotels in 30 states.


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To further support the market repositioning of our RLHC Brands and improve our financial performance, throughout 2014 and the beginning of 2015, we sold seven non-strategic hotel assets. Proceeds from the sales of these assets have provided additional capital for support of the growth initiatives for our hotel network.

We are also investing in sales and marketing talent and technology to improve our ability to manage the various channels that drive occupancy and average daily rate at our hotels, including transient, group and preferred corporate business. We have implemented a new guest management ecosystem, RevPak, which includes a number of industry revenue generation systems fully integrated to provide comprehensive information by integrating information on customer acquisition, customer management and customer retention. This suite of products will deliver dynamic and personalized communications and promotions tailored to individual guest travel needs and habits.

Our focus on improving e-commerce revenue generation includes ongoing updates and improvements to our RedLion.com website and improved and targeted digital marketing utilizing information generated through our RevPak reservation and distribution system.

Revenue per available room ("RevPAR") for company operated hotels on a comparable basis from continuing operations increased 13.7% in the second quarter of 2015 from the second quarter of 2014. Average Daily Rate ("ADR") on a comparable basis from continuing operations increased 5.0% in the second quarter of 2015 to $96.33 from $91.78 in the second quarter of 2014. Occupancy on a comparable basis from continuing operations increased 570 basis points in the second quarter of 2015 from the second quarter of 2014.

Comparable RevPAR for midscale franchised hotels increased 13.6% in the second quarter of 2015 from the first quarter of 2014. Comparable ADR increased 3.5% in the second quarter of 2015 to $85.62 from $82.71 in the second quarter of 2014. Comparable occupancy increased 570 basis points in the second quarter of 2015 from the second quarter of 2014.

Average occupancy, ADR and RevPAR statistics are provided below on a comparable basis from continuing operations.
Comparable Hotel Statistics from Continuing Operations (1)(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
Average Occupancy
 
 
ADR
 
RevPAR
 
Average
Occupancy
 
ADR
 
RevPAR
Company operated hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
74.4
%
 
 
$
96.33

 
$
71.65

 
68.7
%
 
$
91.78

 
$
63.04

Franchised hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
63.5
%
 
 
$
85.62

 
$
54.35

 
57.8
%
 
$
82.71

 
$
47.83

Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
55.6
%
 
 
$
70.76

 
$
39.36

 
53.8
%
 
$
67.72

 
$
36.42

Systemwide
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
67.7
%
 
 
$
92.17

 
$
62.36

 
62.1
%
 
$
88.20

 
$
54.81

Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
55.6
%
 
 
$
70.76

 
$
39.36

 
53.8
%
 
$
67.72

 
$
36.42

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change from prior comparative period:
 
Average Occupancy
 
 
ADR
 
RevPAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company operated hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
570

bps
 
5.0
%
 
13.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Franchised hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
570

bps
 
3.5
%
 
13.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
180

bps
 
4.5
%
 
8.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Systemwide
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
560

bps
 
4.5
%
 
13.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
180

bps
 
4.5
%
 
8.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Comparable Hotel Statistics from Continuing Operations (1)(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
Average Occupancy
 
 
ADR
 
RevPAR
 
Average
Occupancy
 
ADR
 
RevPAR
Company operated hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
67.1
%
 
 
$
92.59

 
$
62.09

 
62.7
%
 
$
88.15

 
$
55.31

Franchised hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
57.3
%
 
 
$
84.34

 
$
48.32

 
52.3
%
 
$
80.85

 
$
42.31

Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
49.2
%
 
 
$
68.21

 
$
33.55

 
47.2
%
 
$
65.97

 
$
31.13

Systemwide
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
61.1
%
 
 
$
89.60

 
$
54.71

 
56.6
%
 
$
85.45

 
$
48.33

Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
49.2
%
 
 
$
68.21

 
$
33.55

 
47.2
%
 
$
65.97

 
$
31.13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change from prior comparative period:
 
Average Occupancy
 
 
ADR
 
RevPAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company operated hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
440

bps
 
5.0
%
 
12.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Franchised hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
500

bps
 
4.3
%
 
14.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
200

bps
 
3.4
%
 
7.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Systemwide
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midscale
 
450

bps
 
4.9
%
 
13.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Economy (pro forma) (2)
 
200

bps
 
3.4
%
 
7.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1
)
Certain operating results for the periods included in this report are shown on a comparable hotel basis. With the exception of pro forma economy hotels, comparable hotels are defined as hotels that were in the system for at least one full calendar year as of the end of the current period other than hotels for which comparable results were not available.
(2
)
We acquired the franchise license agreements of GuestHouse International and Settle Inn & Suites properties on April 24, 2015. Results presented prior to that date are attributable to the prior owner and therefore are presented as pro forma.

Average occupancy, ADR and RevPAR, as defined below, are widely used in the hospitality industry and appear throughout this document as important measures to the discussion of our operating performance.

•
Average occupancy represents total paid rooms occupied divided by total available rooms. We use average occupancy as a measure of the utilization of capacity in our network of hotels.
•
RevPAR represents total room and related revenues divided by total available rooms. We use RevPAR as a measure of performance yield in our network of hotels.
•
ADR represents total room revenues divided by the total number of paid rooms occupied by hotel guests. We use ADR as a measure of room pricing in our network of hotels.
•
Total available rooms represents the number of rooms available multiplied by the number of days in the reported period. We use total available rooms as a measure of capacity in our network of hotels and do not adjust total available rooms for rooms temporarily out of service for remodel or other short-term periods.
•
Comparable hotels are hotels that have been owned, leased, managed, or franchised by us and were in operation for at least one full calendar year as of the end of the current period and properties for which comparable results were not available.

Throughout this document and unless otherwise stated, RevPAR, ADR and average occupancy statistics are calculated using statistics for comparable hotels. Some of the terms used in this report, such as "full service" and "midscale" are consistent with those used by Smith Travel Research, an independent statistical research service that specializes in the lodging industry. Our hotels are typically classified by Smith Travel Research as midscale with or without food and beverage.
 

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Results of Operations

A summary of our consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income is provided below (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Total revenue
 
$
36,613

 
$
41,408

 
$
66,328

 
$
73,996

Total operating expenses
 
35,921

 
35,155

 
53,002

 
69,918

Operating income (loss)
 
692

 
6,253

 
13,326

 
4,078

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
(1,738
)
 
(1,178
)
 
(3,240
)
 
(2,396
)
Loss on early retirement of debt
 
—

 
—

 
(1,159
)
 
—

Other income, net
 
35

 
64

 
306

 
158

Income (loss) before taxes
 
(1,011
)
 
5,139

 
9,233

 
1,840

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
(25
)
 
—

 
87

 
31

Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
(986
)
 
5,139

 
9,146

 
1,809

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(189
)
Net income (loss)
 
(986
)
 
5,138

 
9,146

 
1,620

Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(936
)
 
—

 
(906
)
 
—

Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(1,922
)
 
$
5,138

 
$
8,240

 
$
1,620

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
$
—

 
$
(71
)
 
$
—

 
$
(72
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(1,922
)
 
$
5,067

 
$
8,240

 
$
1,548

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA
 
$
2,935

 
$
9,498

 
$
17,686

 
$
10,372

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
4,434

 
$
3,883

 
$
4,514

 
$
4,373

Adjusted net income (loss)
 
$
(423
)
 
$
(477
)
 
$
(4,932
)
 
$
(4,379
)
(1) Discontinued operations includes a hotel in Eugene, Oregon that ceased operations in first quarter 2014.
(2) The definitions of "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and Adjusted net income (loss) and how those measures relate to net income (loss) are discussed and reconciled under Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.

For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we reported net loss attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation of $1.9 million or $0.10 per basic share. Net loss includes $0.6 million in amortized lease termination fees related to the amended lease for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, we reported net income attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation of $5.1 million or $0.26 per share. Net income includes $3.5 million of gains on the sales of the Yakima, Kelso, Kennewick and Canyon Springs properties as well as $2.1 million in early termination fees related to the Seattle Fifth Avenue Hotel terminating its franchise agreement.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we reported net income attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation of $8.2 million or $0.41 per basic share. Net income includes $16.4 million in gains on the sales of the Bellevue and Wenatchee properties. Net income also includes $1.2 million in loss on early termination of the Wells Fargo credit facility. In addition, net income includes $1.1 million in amortized lease termination fees related to the amended lease for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we reported net income attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation of $1.5 million or $0.08 per share. Net income included $3.5 million of gains on the sales of the Yakima, Kelso, Kennewick and Canyon Springs properties as well as $2.1 million in early termination fees related to the Seattle Fifth Avenue Hotel terminating its franchise agreement.

The above special items are excluded from operating results in Adjusted EBITDA. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 million, compared to $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA was $4.5 million, compared to $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.


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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe it is a useful financial performance measure due to the significance of our long-lived assets and level of indebtedness.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income (loss) are additional measures of financial performance. We believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain special items, such as gains and losses on asset dispositions and impairments, is necessary to provide the most accurate measure of core operating results and as a means to evaluate comparative results.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income (loss) are commonly used measures of performance in the industry. We utilize these measures because management finds them a useful tool to perform more meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to evaluate the results of core, ongoing operations. We believe they are a complement to reported operating results. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income (loss) are not intended to represent net income (loss) defined by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), and such information should not be considered as an alternative to reported information or any other measure of performance prescribed by GAAP. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA and in particular Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income (loss) differently than we do or may not calculate them at all, limiting the usefulness of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income (loss) as comparative measures.
The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income (loss) to net income (loss) attributable to RLHC for the periods presented:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation
 
$
(1,922
)
 
$
5,138

 
$
8,240

 
$
1,620

 
Depreciation and amortization
 
3,144

 
3,182

 
6,119

 
6,325

 
Interest expense
 
1,738

 
1,178

 
3,240

 
2,396

 
Income tax expense
 
(25
)
 
—

 
87

 
31

EBITDA
 
$
2,935

 
$
9,498

 
$
17,686

 
$
10,372

 
Noncontrolling interest (1)
 
936

 
—

 
906

 
—

 
Loss on discontinued operations (2)
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
189

 
Gain on asset dispositions (3)
 
—

 
(3,521
)
 
(16,362
)
 
(3,521
)
 
Loss on early retirement of debt (4)
 
 
 
—

 
1,159

 
—

 
Lease termination costs (5)
 
563

 
—

 
1,125

 
—

 
Franchise termination fees (6)
 
—

 
(2,095
)
 
—

 
(2,095
)
 
Termination of loyalty program (7)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(572
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
4,434

 
$
3,883

 
$
4,514

 
$
4,373

 
 
(1
)
Represents noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures.
(2
)
Discontinued operations include a hotel in Eugene, Oregon that ceased operations in the first quarter of 2014.
(3
)
In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded $16.4 million in gain on the sales of the Bellevue and Wenatchee properties. In the second quarter of 2014, we recorded $3.5 million in gain on the sales of the Yakima, Kelso, Kennewick and Canyon Springs properties. These amounts are included in the line item "Gain on asset dispositions, net" on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
(4
)
In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded $1.2 million in loss on the early retirement of debt.
(5
)
In the fourth quarter of 2014, we amended the lease for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay and recorded $0.6 million of additional amortized lease termination fees in the first and second quarters of 2015.
(6
)
In the second quarter of 2014, we recorded $2.1 million in revenue for an early termination fee related to the Seattle Fifth Avenue Hotel terminating its franchise agreement. This amount is included in the line item "Franchised hotels revenue" on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
(7
)
In 2014, we recognized a non-cash benefit related to the termination of our loyalty program.

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The following is a reconciliation of Adjusted net income (loss) to net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation for the periods presented:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 Net income (loss)
 
$
(1,922
)
 
$
5,138

 
$
8,240

 
$
1,620

 
Noncontrolling interest (1)
 
936

 
—

 
906

 
—

 
Loss on discontinued operations (2)
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
189

 
Gain on asset dispositions (3)
 
—

 
(3,521
)
 
(16,362
)
 
(3,521
)
 
Loss on early retirement of debt (4)
 
—

 
—

 
1,159

 
—

 
Lease termination costs (5)
 
563

 
—

 
1,125

 
—

 
Franchise termination fees (6)
 
—

 
(2,095
)
 
—

 
(2,095
)
 
Termination of loyalty program (7)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(572
)
Adjusted net income (loss)
 
$
(423
)
 
$
(477
)
 
$
(4,932
)
 
$
(4,379
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1
)
Represents noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures.
(2
)
Discontinued operations include a hotel in Eugene, Oregon that ceased operations in the first quarter of 2014.
(3
)
In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded $16.4 million in gain on the sales of the Bellevue and Wenatchee properties. In the second quarter of 2014, we recorded $3.5 million in gain on the sales of the Yakima, Kelso, Kennewick and Canyon Springs properties. These amounts are included in the line item "Gain on asset dispositions, net" on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
(4
)
In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded $1.2 million in loss on the early retirement of debt.
(5
)
In the fourth quarter of 2014, we amended the lease for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay and recorded $0.6 million of additional amortized lease termination fees in the first and second quarters of 2015.
(6
)
In the second quarter of 2014, we recorded $2.1 million in revenue for an early termination fee related to the Seattle Fifth Avenue Hotel terminating its franchise agreement. This amount is included in the line item "Franchised hotels revenue" on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
(7
)
In 2014, we recognized a non-cash benefit related to the termination of our loyalty program.

Revenue

A breakdown of our revenues from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):

Revenue From Continuing Operations
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Company operated hotels
 
$
30,348

 
$
31,399

 
$
54,120

 
$
57,323

Other revenues from managed properties
 
964

 
—

 
1,127

 
—

Franchised hotels
 
3,229

 
4,453

 
5,322

 
5,978

Entertainment
 
2,060

 
5,538

 
5,736

 
10,644

Other
 
12

 
18

 
23

 
51

Total revenues
 
$
36,613

 
$
41,408

 
$
66,328

 
$
73,996



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Comparable Company Operated Hotel Revenue From Continuing Operations
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Company operated hotel revenue from continuing operations
 
$
31,312

 
$
31,399

 
$
55,247

 
$
57,323

less: revenue from sold and closed hotels
 
—

 
(4,760
)
 
(918
)
 
(9,904
)
less: revenue from hotels without comparable results
 
(1,249
)
 
—

 
(1,444
)
 
—

Comparable company operated hotel revenue
 
$
30,063

 
$
26,639

 
$
52,885

 
$
47,419

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company operated hotel operating expenses from continuing operations
 
23,182

 
25,236

 
$
44,266

 
$
48,050

less: operating expenses from sold and closed hotels
 
(265
)
 
(4,124
)
 
(1,227
)
 
(8,831
)
less: operating expenses from hotels without comparable results
 
(1,037
)
 
—

 
(1,216
)
 
—

Comparable company operated hotel operating expenses
 
$
21,880

 
$
21,112

 
$
41,823

 
$
39,219

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company operated hotel direct operating margin from continuing operations
 
$
8,130

 
$
6,163

 
$
10,981

 
$
9,273

less: operating margin from sold and closed hotels
 
$
265

 
$
(636
)
 
309

 
(1,073
)
less: operating margin from hotels without comparable results
 
$
(212
)
 
$
—

 
(228
)
 
—

Comparable company operated hotel direct margin
 
$
8,183

 
$
5,527

 
$
11,062

 
$
8,200

Comparable company operated hotel direct margin %
 
27.2
%
 
20.7
%
 
20.9
%
 
17.3
%

Comparable hotels are defined as properties that were operated by our company for at least one full calendar year as of the end of the current period other than hotels for which comparable results were not available. Comparable results exclude eight hotels that were sold or closed, one hotel that was converted from owned to managed, one hotel that was converted from franchised to managed, and one hotel that was not yet operating.
We utilize these comparable measures because management finds them a useful tool to perform more meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to evaluate the results of core, ongoing operations. We believe they are a complement to reported operating results. Comparable operating results are not intended to represent reported operating results defined by GAAP, and such information should not be considered as an alternative to reported information or any other measure of performance prescribed by GAAP.

Three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

During the second quarter of 2015, revenue from the company operated hotel segment decreased $0.1 million or (0.3)% compared to the second quarter of 2014. On a comparable basis, excluding the results of the sold and closed properties and the hotels for which comparable results were not available, revenue from the company operated hotel segment increased $3.4 million or 12.9% in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014. This comparable increase was primarily driven by a 5.0% increase in ADR, as the result of higher rates in the group and transient segments. Occupancy increased 570 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2014, primarily driven by increases in group and transient room nights.

Revenue from our franchised hotels segment decreased $1.2 million to $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014. This was primarily due to the early termination fee for the Seattle Fifth Avenue franchise location of $2.1 million partially offset by an increase in the number of franchises in the system.
 
Revenue in the entertainment segment decreased $3.5 million to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014. This was primarily due to a significant reduction in the number of show nights versus the prior year.


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Six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

During the first six months of 2015, revenue from the company operated hotel segment decreased $2.1 million or 3.6% compared to the first six months of 2014. The primary reason for the decline is the reduction of hotel count as a result of the sale of properties in 2014 and 2015. On a comparable basis, excluding the results of the sold and closed properties and the hotels for which comparable results were not available, revenue from the company operated hotel segment increased $5.5 million or 11.5% in the first six months of 2015 compared to the first six months of 2014. This comparable increase was primarily driven by a 5.0% increase in ADR, as the result of higher rates in the transient segment. Occupancy increased 440 basis points compared to the first six months of 2014, primarily driven by increases in group and transient room nights.

Revenue from our franchised hotels segment decreased $0.6 million to $5.3 million in the first six months of 2015 compared to the first six months of 2014. This was primarily due to the early termination fee for the Seattle Fifth Avenue franchise location of $2.1 million partially offset by an increase in the number of franchises added to the system.
 
Revenue in the entertainment segment decreased $4.9 million to $5.7 million in the first six months of 2015 compared to the first six months of 2014. This was primarily due to a successful 2014 run of a Broadway stage production in Honolulu in addition to a significant reduction in the number of show nights versus the prior year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses generally include direct operating expenses for each of the operating segments, depreciation and amortization, hotel facility and land lease expense, gain or loss on asset dispositions and general and administrative expenses.

A breakdown of our operating expenses and direct margin by segment as reported for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):

Operating Expenses From Continuing Operations
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Company operated hotels
 
$
22,218

 
$
25,236

 
$
43,139

 
$
48,050

Other costs from managed properties
 
964

 
—

 
1,127

 
—

Franchised hotels
 
3,031

 
2,056

 
5,407

 
3,498

Entertainment
 
2,249

 
4,797

 
5,375

 
8,854

Other
 
9

 
51

 
17

 
165

Depreciation and amortization
 
3,144

 
3,182

 
6,119

 
6,325

Hotel facility and land lease
 
1,594

 
1,171

 
3,195

 
2,325

Gain on asset dispositions, net
 
(88
)
 
(3,404
)
 
(16,503
)
 
(3,479
)
General and administrative expenses
 
2,800

 
2,066

 
5,126

 
4,180

Total operating expenses
 
$
35,921

 
$
35,155

 
$
53,002

 
$
69,918


A breakdown of our comparable hotel operating expenses and direct margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):

Comparable Company Operated Hotel Operating Expenses From Continuing Operations
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Company operated hotel operating expenses from continuing operations
 
$
23,182

 
$
25,236

 
$
44,266

 
$
48,050

less: operating expenses from sold and closed hotels
 
(265
)
 
(4,124
)
 
(1,227
)
 
(8,831
)
less: operating expenses from hotels without comparable results
 
(1,037
)
 
—

 
(1,216
)
 
—

Comparable company operated hotel operating expenses
 
$
21,880

 
$
21,112

 
$
41,823

 
$
39,219



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Comparable hotels are defined as properties that were operated by our company for at least one full calendar year as of the end of the current period other than hotels for which comparable results were not available. Comparable results exclude eight hotels that were sold or closed, one hotel that was converted from owned to managed, one hotel that was converted from franchised to managed, and one hotel that was not yet operating.
We utilize these comparable measures because management finds them a useful tool to perform more meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to evaluate the results of core, ongoing operations. We believe they are a complement to reported operating results. Comparable operating results are not intended to represent reported operating results defined by GAAP, and such information should not be considered as an alternative to reported information or any other measure of performance prescribed by GAAP.

Three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Direct company operated hotel expenses were $23.2 million in the second quarter of 2015 compared with $25.2 million in the second quarter of 2014. The primary reason for the decline is the reduction of hotel count as a result of the sale of properties in 2014 and 2015. On a comparable basis, direct company operated hotel expenses were $21.9 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared with $21.1 million in the first quarter of 2014. The increase was driven primarily by increased occupancy related costs and a prior year $0.6 million non-cash benefit in our loyalty program.

Direct expenses for the franchise segment in the second quarter of 2015 increased $1.0 million compared with the second quarter of 2014, primarily driven by a higher number of franchises added to the system as well as initial investment costs of the enhanced franchise development team.

Direct expenses for the entertainment segment in the second quarter of 2015 decreased by $2.5 million compared with the second quarter of 2014, primarily due to quadruple the number of show nights in 2014 versus 2015.

Depreciation and amortization expenses was flat in the second quarter of 2015 compared with the second quarter of 2014.

Hotel facility and land lease costs increased $0.4 million compared with the first quarter of 2014, primarily due to amortized lease termination fees for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay.

During second quarter of 2014, we recorded $3.4 million in gain on the sales of the Yakima, Kennewick, Kelso and Canyon Springs properties. We had no such gains in the second quarter of 2015.

General and administrative expenses increased by 0.9 million in the second quarter of 2015 compared with the second quarter of 2014 primarily due to an accrual for bonuses based on performance.

Six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Direct company operated hotel expenses were $44.3 million in the first six months of 2015 compared with $48.1 million in the first six months of 2014. The primary reason for the decline is the reduction of hotel count as a result of the sale of properties in 2014 and 2015. On a comparable basis, direct company operated hotel expenses were $41.8 million in the first six months of 2015 compared with $39.2 million in the first six months of 2014. The increase was driven primarily by increased occupancy related costs and a prior year $0.6 million non-cash benefit in our loyalty program.

Direct expenses for the franchise segment in the first six months of 2015 increased $1.9 million compared with the first six months of 2014, primarily driven by a higher number of franchises added to the system as well as initial investment costs of the enhanced franchise development team.

Direct expenses for the entertainment segment in the first six months of 2015 decreased by $3.5 million compared with the first six months of 2014, primarily due to a successful 2014 run of a Broadway stage production in Honolulu in addition to quadruple the number of show nights in 2014 versus 2015.

Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $0.2 million in the first six months of 2015 compared with the first six months of 2014. The primary driver of the variance was the elimination of depreciation on the properties sold.

Hotel facility and land lease costs increased $0.9 million in the first six months of 2015 compared with the first six months of 2014, primarily due to amortized lease termination fees for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay.



During the first six months of 2015, we recorded $16.5 million in gain on the sales of the Bellevue and Wenatchee properties. During the first six months of 2014, we recorded $3.5 million in gain on the sales of the Yakima, Kennewick, Kelso and Canyon Springs properties.

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.7 million in the first six months of 2015 compared with the first six months of 2014 primarily due to an accrual for bonuses based on performance.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2015 compared with the second quarter of 2014. The increase is primarily due to a higher principal amount of debt outstanding during the quarter.

Interest expense increased $0.8 million in the first six months of 2015 compared with the first six months of 2014. The increase is primarily due to a higher principal amount of debt outstanding during the quarter.

Income Taxes

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we reported an income tax expense of $87,000 and $31,000, respectively. There was no income tax benefit or provision for the second quarter of 2015 and 2014. The income tax provision varies from the statutory rate primarily due to a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.

Discontinued Operations

During the first quarter of 2014, we ceased the operation of the Red Lion Hotel Eugene in Eugene, Oregon when we assigned our lease to a third party.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
In January 2015, RL Venture Holding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RL Venture, and each of its 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into a loan agreement with Pacific Western Bank. The original principal amount of the loan was $53.8 million with an additional $26.2 million to be drawn over a two-year period to cover improvements related to the 12 hotels. The loan matures in January 2019 and has a one-year extension option. Interest under the advanced portions of the loan is payable monthly at LIBOR plus 4.75%. Fixed monthly principal payments begin in January 2017 in an amount that would repay the outstanding principal balance over a twenty-five year amortization period. The loan requires us to comply with customary reporting and operating covenants applicable to RL Venture, including requirements relating to debt service loan coverage ratios. It also includes customary events of default. We were in compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2015.
In January 2015, in connection with the RL Venture transaction, we repaid the outstanding balance of our Wells Fargo term loan. We recognized a $1.2 million as "Loss on early retirement of debt" on the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) related to termination fees and write-off of the previously recorded prepaid debt fees and unamortized debt discount balances.
In January 2015, in connection with the sale of the Bellevue property, we terminated the $10 million credit facility associated with the term loan. There was no impact on our financial statements.

In April 2015, RL Baltimore obtained a new mortgage loan from PFP Holding Company IV LLC, an affiliate of Prime Finance, secured by the Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor. The initial principal amount of the loan was $10.1 million, and the lender has agreed to advance an additional $3.2 million to cover expenses related to improvements to the hotel. The loan matures in May 2018 and has two one-year extension options. Interest under the advanced portions of the loan is payable monthly at LIBOR plus 6.25%. No principal payments are required during the initial term of the loan. Principal payments of $16,000 per month are required beginning in May 2018 if the extension option is exercised. The loan agreement contains customary reporting and operating covenants applicable to the joint venture, including requirements for lender approval of annual operating and capital budgets, under certain conditions. It also includes customary events of default. We were in compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2015.

At June 30, 2015 total outstanding debt was $95.5 million, net of discount. Included in that amount is $30.8 million of debentures due to Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust. Our average pre-tax interest rate on debt was 6.6% at June 30, 2015, of which 31.3% was fixed at an average rate of 9.5% and 68.7% was at an average variable rate of 5.3%.

Our current assets at June 30, 2015 exceeded our current liabilities, by $77.5 million.



We are committed to keeping our properties well maintained and attractive to our customers in order to maintain our competitiveness within the industry and keep our hotels properly positioned in their markets. This requires ongoing access to capital for replacement of outdated furnishings as well as for facility repair, modernization and renovation. Over the last five to six years, our levels of capital expenditures for these purposes have been lower than normal due to the general economic conditions impacting our industry. As a result, we believe it will be necessary to invest capital in our hotels at higher levels than in recent years to support the room rates that we have historically charged.

We may seek to raise additional funds through public or private financings, strategic relationships, sales of assets or other arrangements. We cannot assure that such funds, if needed, will be available on terms attractive to us, or at all. If we sell additional assets, these sales may result in future impairments or losses on the final sale. Finally, any additional equity financings may be dilutive to shareholders and debt financing, if available, may involve covenants that place substantial restrictions on our business.

Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities totaled $1.3 million during the first six months of 2015 compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $10.1 million during the first six months of 2014. The primary drivers of the change were the purchase of a $3.0 million certificate of deposit used to collateralize a letter of credit to support the lease termination fee for the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, the establishment of reserved cash balances in the RL Venture and RLS Balt Venture loans, lower year-over-year income in our entertainment division, and current year initial investment costs in our enhanced corporate and franchise development teams.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $43.6 million during the first six months of 2015 compared with net cash provided by investing activities of $11.0 million during the first six months of 2014. The primary driver of the change was the proceeds from the sales of the Bellevue and Wenatchee properties and the proceeds from the sale of equity interests in RL Venture and RLS Balt Venture, partially offset by the purchase of intellectual property and franchise license agreements of GuestHouse International.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $33.9 million during the first six months of 2015 compared with $10.5 million cash used in financing activities in the first six months of 2014. The primary driver of the variance was the cash received on the new debt of RL Venture and RLS Balt Venture offset by repayment of the Wells Fargo debt in 2015.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations, including principal and estimated interest on debt, as of June 30, 2015 (in thousands):
 
 
Total
 
Less than
1 year
 
1-3 years
 
4-5 years
 
After
5 years
Debt, excluding debentures(1)
 
$
80,539

 
$
3,555

 
$
8,506

 
$
68,478

 
$
—

Debentures due Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust(1)
 
111,842

 
2,928

 
5,857

 
5,857

 
97,200

Operating and capital leases
 
19,521

 
6,691

 
3,228

 
1,961

 
7,641

Service agreements
 
550

 
275

 
275

 
—

 
—

Total contractual obligations (2)
 
$
212,452

 
$
13,449

 
$
17,866

 
$
76,296

 
$
104,841

__________
(1)
Includes estimated interest payments and commitment fees over the life of the debt agreement.
(2)
With regard to purchase obligations, we are not party to any material agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable or legally binding as to fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased or stated price terms.

We have leasehold interests at various hotel properties as well as our corporate headquarters located in Spokane, Washington and our design center in Denver, Colorado. These leases require us to pay fixed monthly rent and have expiration dates of 2015 and beyond which are reflected in the table above. The table below summarizes the terms of the leases, including extension periods at our option, for our hotel properties as of June 30, 2015:

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Property
 
Expiration date of lease
 
Extension periods
Red Lion River Inn
 
October 2018
 
Three renewal terms of five years each
Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport
 
December 2024
 
One renewal term of five years
Red Lion Hotel Vancouver (at the Quay)
 
December 2015
 
None
Red Lion Anaheim
 
April 2016
 
18 renewal terms of five years each
Red Lion Hotel Kalispell
 
April 2028
 
Three renewal terms of five years each
Corporate headquarters
 
December 2017
 
None
Denver Design Center
 
February 2020
 
One renewal term of five years

Franchise Update

At June 30, 2015, our franchise network included 109 hotels under franchise agreements, representing a total of 10,359 rooms.

Assets Held for Sale Update

As of June 30, 2015, we have no properties listed for sale. At December 31, 2014, we had the Red Lion Hotel Bellevue and the Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee listed for sale. We sold both properties in the first quarter of 2015 for aggregate net proceeds of $37.7 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2015, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by SEC regulations, which have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect: (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and (ii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. We consider a critical accounting policy to be one that is both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and requires management's most subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Management has discussed the development and selection of our critical accounting policies and estimates with the audit committee of our board of directors, and the audit committee has reviewed the disclosures presented on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Since the date of our 2014 Form 10-K, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies, nor have there been any changes to our methodology and assumptions applied to these policies other than described below.

We recognize other revenue and costs from managed properties when we incur the related reimbursable costs. These costs primarily consist of payroll and related expenses at managed properties where we are the employer. As these costs have no added markup, the revenue and related expense have no impact on either our operating or net income.

We recognize key money paid in conjunction with entering into long-term franchise agreements as prepaid expenses and amortize the amount paid against revenue over the term of the franchise agreements.

New and Future Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 may be applied using either a full retrospective or a modified

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retrospective approach and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is not permitted. In July 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date to January 1, 2018 with early adoption beginning January 1, 2017. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and our method of adoption.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which changes the consolidation analysis for both the variable interest model and for the voting model for limited partnerships and similar entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and early application is permitted. ASU 2015-02 provides for one of two methods of transition: retrospective application to each prior period presented; or, recognition of the cumulative effect of retrospective application of the new standard in the period of initial application. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and our method of adoption.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and early application is permitted. We early adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2015. We utilized retrospective application of the new standard and reclassified prior period balances of prepaid debt fees to debt discount.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, which provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new guidance does not change the accounting for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. ASU 2015-05 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and our method of adoption.

Management has assessed the potential impact of other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards and determined that the provisions are either not applicable to our company, or are not anticipated to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in interest rates primarily from outstanding debt. As of June 30, 2015, our outstanding debt, including current maturities and excluding unamortized origination fees, was $98.3 million.

At June 30, 2015, $30.8 million of our outstanding debt was subject to currently fixed interest rates and was not exposed to market risk from rate changes. The remaining $67.5 million outstanding under term loans is subject to variable rates, but are subject to interest rate caps.

We do not enter into derivative transactions for trading purposes, but rather to hedge our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. We manage our floating rate debt using interest rate caps in order to reduce our exposure to the impact of changing interest rates and future cash outflows for interest.

We do not foresee any changes of significance in our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, although we will continue to manage our exposure to this risk by monitoring available financing alternatives.

The below table summarizes the principal payment requirements on our debt obligations at June 30, 2015 on our consolidated balance sheet (in thousands):
 
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
Fair Value
Debt, excluding debentures
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,109

 
$
13,033

 
$
53,401

 
$
—

 
$
67,543

 
$
71,358

Average interest rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.3
%
 
 
Debentures due Red Lion
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hotels Capital Trust
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
30,825

 
$
30,825

 
$
31,992

Average interest rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.5
%
 
 


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Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

As of June 30, 2015, we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), during the first six months of 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

At any given time, we are subject to claims and actions incidental to the operation of our business. While the outcome of these proceedings cannot be predicted, it is the opinion of management that none of such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. See Note 16 of Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our annual report may not be the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results in the future.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.
Other Information

None.

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Item 6.
Exhibits
Index to Exhibits
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
10.1
 
Registration Rights Agreement dated June 15, 2015 between the registrant and HNA RLH Investments LLC
 
 
 
10.2
 
Investor Agreement dated June 15, 2015 among the registrant, HNA RLH Investments LLC and HNA Investment Management LLC
 
 
 
10.3
 
Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 23, 2015 among the registrant, GuestHouse International, L.L.C. and Brendan Watters
 
 
 
10.4
 
2015 RLHC Named Executive Officers Bonus Plan
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b)
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b)
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation
Registrant
 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Gregory T. Mount
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
August 5, 2015
 
 
Gregory T. Mount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ James A. Bell
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 
August 5, 2015
 
 
James A. Bell
 
 
 


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