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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT)
Filing Type: Form 10-Q (Unaudited)
Reporting Period: Quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006
Business Overview: HPT is a real estate investment trust (REIT) owning 310 hotels. The portfolio is operated under management agreements or leases with third-party operators (e.g., InterContinental, Marriott, Carlson). The company earns revenue through hotel operating results, minimum rents, and percentage returns.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Debt figures include $85,000 revolving credit, $1,195,834 senior notes, and $3,733 mortgage payable.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 24.8% for the three months and 28.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2006, compared to the same periods in 2005. This was driven by the acquisition of 12 hotels in 2006 and improved lodging industry conditions (higher occupancy and average daily rates).
• Profitability: Net income available to common shareholders rose 63.3% ($12,966 increase) for the quarter and 41.2% ($19,493 increase) for the six-month period. The prior year included a $7,300 loss on asset impairment which did not recur in 2006.
• Acquisitions: Significant capital deployment included the purchase of the Harbor Court Complex ($78,000), eight hotels for $166,200, two Crowne Plaza hotels ($63,000), and a Staybridge Suites ($21,000).
• Debt Structure: On June 15, 2006, the company issued $275,000 of 6.3% senior notes due 2016. Net proceeds were used to reduce borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

• Capital Improvements: Management expects to fund approximately $135 million in capital improvements for specific hotel portfolios (Marriott, Hyatt, Carlson, InterContinental) throughout the remainder of 2006 and into 2007. These fundings generally increase the annual minimum returns or rents payable to HPT.
• Liquidity: The company maintains a $750 million revolving credit facility (maturing June 2009, extendable to 2010). As of June 30, 2006, $85 million was outstanding with $665 million available. Management is discussing amendments and extensions to this facility.
• Subsequent Equity Offering: On July 26, 2006, HPT sold 2.3 million common shares (including over-allotment) at $43.66 per share, raising approximately $83.25 million in net proceeds to repay debt and fund general business.
• Risks:
  • Counterparty Risk: Revenue depends on third-party managers and tenants. While most agreements have guarantees or security deposits, defaults could impact cash flows.
  • Interest Rate Risk: The company has significant fixed-rate debt but is exposed to floating rates on its revolving credit facility (LIBOR + spread). A 10% increase in rates would increase annual interest expense on the floating portion by approximately $500.
  • Regulatory/Approval Risk: An agreement to acquire a hotel in Jamaica expired due to lack of regulatory approvals.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Covenants: Verify continued compliance with financial ratio covenants in the indenture and credit facility, particularly regarding leverage and net worth.
• Capital Expenditure Funding: Confirm the ability to fund the projected $135 million in capital improvements without straining liquidity or requiring dilutive equity issuances.
• Hotel Performance: Review the "Return/Rent Coverage" ratios for the two combinations currently below 1.0x (0.98x and 0.99x) to assess the risk of minimum return shortfalls.
• Dividend Sustainability: Assess whether operating cash flows and debt capacity remain sufficient to support the declared common distribution of $0.74 per share for the second quarter.
• Refinancing Needs: Monitor the status of the revolving credit facility extension and the maturity schedule of term debt (first major maturity of $150 million in 2008).