SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
OR
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File No. 0-15291
AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-3312434
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2400 EAST DEVON AVE., SUITE 280, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60018
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 298-4500
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 x No
As of November 13, 1997, 6,397,948 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were
outstanding.
AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
INDEX
PART I: Financial Information Page
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1997
and December 31, 1996 4
Consolidated Statements of Operation for the Three and Nine
Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9
Management's Discussion and Analysis 11
Schedule of Earnings Before Interest/Rent, Taxes
and Depreciation/Amortization for the Three and
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 18
PART II: Other Information
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders 19
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19
Signatures 19
Part I: Financial Information
Item 1: Financial Statements
AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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September 30, December 31,
1997 1996
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,190,262 $ 3,029,039
Accounts receivable (including $1,664,983 and $3,119,905
from related parties) 4,351,130 5,083,973
Notes receivable (including $970,340 and $1,354,461
from related parties) 1,123,156 1,507,276
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 513,392 223,136
Refundable income taxes 992,264 30,629
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts (including $1,459,390 and
$2,048,259 from related parties) 1,459,390 2,083,259
Total current assets 12,629,594 11,957,312
Investments 1,279,066 1,595,858
Property and equipment:
Land 9,599,839 7,334,562
Buildings 44,807,068 27,885,463
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 14,214,255 10,984,572
Construction in progress 5,119,389 4,709,064
Leasehold improvements 1,159,134 2,404,060
74,899,685 53,317,721
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 8,468,237 7,481,889
66,431,448 45,835,832
Long-term notes receivable (including $3,218,820 and
$1,120,888 from related parties) 5,952,078 3,831,504
Costs of management contracts acquired, net of accumulated
amortization of $1,374,273 and $1,158,379 1,050,078 907,404
Other assets (including deferred taxes of $221,000 and $171,000),
net of accumulated amortization of $2,602,528 and $2,082,450 3,101,405 2,773,246
10,103,561 7,512,154
$ 90,443,669 $ 66,901,156
(continued)
AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
September 30, December 31,
1997 1996
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 5,304,890 $ 5,293,184
Bank line-of-credit 2,868,567 1,707,424
Accrued payroll and related expenses 957,135 935,120
Accrued real estate and other taxes 900,047 685,796
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 1,001,646 828,596
Current portion of long-term debt 1,137,016 1,554,200
Total current liabilities 12,169,301 11,004,320
Long-term debt, net of current portion 52,817,773 32,785,108
Deferred income 833,192 630,899
Commitments
Minority interests 1,550,388 1,569,200
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 100,000 shares;
none issued - -
Common stock, $.005 par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares;
issued 6,397,948 shares at September 30, 1997, and
6,036,921 shares at December 31, 1996 31,990 30,185
Additional paid-in capital 18,929,170 17,170,154
Retained earnings 5,505,022 5,104,457
24,466,182 22,304,796
Less:
Stock subscriptions receivable (436,875) (436,875)
Notes receivable (956,292) (956,292)
23,073,015 20,911,629
$ 90,443,669 $ 66,901,156
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
1997 1996 1997 1996
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Revenue:
Hotel operations:
AmeriHost Inn hotels $ 4,729,708 $ 2,876,756 $ 10,504,167 $ 6,370,553
Other hotels 4,792,954 6,980,912 13,725,713 17,023,696
Development and construction 3,281,059 5,175,044 11,724,159 17,366,142
Management services 881,822 830,965 2,254,201 2,014,795
Employee leasing 3,751,227 3,445,429 9,887,058 8,996,227
17,436,770 19,309,106 48,095,298 51,771,413
Operating costs and expenses:
Hotel operations:
AmeriHost Inn hotels 2,912,004 1,452,075 6,881,811 3,514,603
Other hotels 3,269,296 4,424,247 10,318,748 12,093,802
Development and construction 3,053,261 4,370,118 10,517,474 14,681,704
Management services 508,880 547,773 1,438,883 1,416,808
Employee leasing 3,654,811 3,363,985 9,632,149 8,765,724
13,398,252 14,158,198 38,789,065 40,472,641
4,038,518 5,150,908 9,306,233 11,298,772
Depreciation and amortization 1,118,695 916,049 3,360,619 2,575,221
Leasehold rents - hotels 387,170 587,782 1,451,760 1,552,084
Corporate general and administrative 493,603 475,679 1,562,802 1,482,325
Operating income 2,039,050 3,171,398 2,931,052 5,689,142
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (1,169,817) (701,417) (2,857,209) (1,985,714)
Interest income 212,138 162,955 552,838 478,590
Other income (expense) 20,148 505 56,232 57,491
Gain on sale of property - 129,833 1,744,599 534,089
Contractual termination expenses - - (1,697,448) -
Equity in net income and losses
of affiliates 74,795 838,850 (134,618) 875,240
Income before minority
interests and income taxes 1,176,314 3,602,124 595,446 5,648,838
Minority interests in (income) loss
of consolidated subsidiaries
and partnerships (100,935) (167,957) (1,881) (125,750)
Income before income tax 1,075,379 3,434,167 593,565 5,523,088
Income tax expense 441,000 1,407,000 193,000 2,264,000
Net income $ 634,379 $ 2,027,167 $ 400,565 $ 3,259,088
Earnings per share $ 0.08 $ 0.30 $ 0.03 $ 0.48
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)
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Nine months ended
September 30,
1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers $ 49,948,241 $ 49,820,329
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (42,379,424) (41,971,677)
Interest received 418,438 230,395
Interest paid (2,798,670) (1,935,589)
Income taxes paid (960,493) (1,621,079)
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,228,092 4,522,379
Cash flows from investing activities:
Distributions from affiliates 282,274 431,876
Purchase of property and equipment (24,410,207) (8,384,989)
Purchase of investments (194,835) (720,105)
Increase in notes receivable (3,764,251) (3,312,644)
Collections on notes receivable 1,797,035 2,730,788
Pre-opening and management contract costs (358,568) (375,600)
Proceeds from sales of property 3,390,576 755,356
Acquisition of leasehold interest - (100,000)
Contractual termination costs (1,642,831) -
Net cash used in investing activities (24,900,807) (8,975,318)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 21,812,654 6,439,569
Principal payments of long-term debt (2,149,126) (1,133,133)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options 1,166,075 -
Proceeds from line-of-credit 12,411,143 10,662,364
Payments on line-of-credit (11,250,000) (10,736,491)
Decrease in minority interests (156,808) (92,807)
Increase in deferred offering costs - (144,625)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 202,966
Net cash provided from financing activities 21,833,938 5,197,843
Net increase in cash 1,161,223 744,904
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3,029,039 1,371,278
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4,190,262 $ 2,116,182
(Continued)
AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
1997 1996
Reconciliation of net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Net income $ 400,565 $ 3,259,088
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,360,619 2,575,221
Equity in net loss (income) of affiliates and
amortization of deferred income 134,618 (875,240)
Minority interests in net income of subsidiaries 1,881 125,750
Amortization of deferred interest and loan discount 29,819 29,820
Increase in deferred income 317,160 256,948
Gain on sale of property (1,744,599) (534,089)
Increase in deferred tax asset (50,000) -
Contractual termination costs 1,697,448 -
Compensation paid through issuance of common stock and
common stock options 350,604 29,676
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 855,681 (2,217,445)
Increase in interest receivable (130,174) (243,971)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other
current assets (289,164) (161,300)
Decrease (increase) in costs and estimated earnings in
excess of billings on uncompleted contracts 623,869 (47,968)
Increase in other assets (884,502) (308,036)
(Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes (717,493) 230,530
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (33,509) 1,269,557
Increase in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 280,774 705,366
Increase in accrued income taxes - 412,391
Increase in accrued interest 24,495 16,081
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 4,228,092 $ 4,522,379
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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1. BASIS OF PREPARATION:
The financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company,
without audit. In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited
financial statements contain all adjustments, which consist only of recurring
adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of Amerihost
Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1997 and December 31,
1996 and the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996 and cash flows for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996. The results of operations for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the full year. It is suggested that the accompanying financial
statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes
thereto included in the Company's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain
reclassifications have been made to the 1996 financial statements in order to
conform with the 1997 presentation.
2. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company,
its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and partnerships in which the Company has a
majority ownership interest. Significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
3. INCOME TAXES:
Deferred income taxes are provided on the differences in the bases of the
Company's assets and liabilities determined for tax and financial reporting
purposes.
The income tax expense (benefit) for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996 was based on the Company's estimate of the
effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year. A $50,000
reduction in the deferred tax asset reserve was made during the nine months
ended September 30, 1997. The Company expects the effective tax rate to
approximate the Federal and state statutory rates.
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Earnings per share of common stock is computed by dividing adjusted net
income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive
common stock equivalents outstanding. The weighted average number of shares
used in the computations were 7,131,251 and 7,105,150 for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1997, and 6,756,913 and 6,708,365 for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively.
5. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DATA:
The following represents the supplemental schedule of noncash investing and
financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996:
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
1997 1996
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Purchase of investments through issuance of
common stock and decrease in notes and accrued
interest receivable $ - $ 143,929
Accrued contractual termination costs $ 54,617 $ -
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6. HOTEL LEASES:
The Company, through its subsidiaries and consolidated partnerships, has
leasehold interests in five hotels ranging from 61.5% to 100%, the
operations of which are included in the Company's consolidated financial
statements. All of these leases provide for an option to purchase the
hotel. Some of the purchase prices are based upon a multiple of gross room
revenues for the preceding twelve months and the others are based upon a
fixed amount, typically with annual increases based upon the change in the
consumer price index. At September 30, 1997, the aggregate purchase price
for these five hotels was approximately $16,230,000.
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The Company is engaged in the development of AmeriHost Inn hotels, its
proprietary brand, and the ownership, operation and management of AmeriHost Inn
hotels and other mid-price hotels. As of September 30, 1997, there were 59
AmeriHost Inn hotels open, of which 25 were wholly-owned, two were majority-
owned, 29 were minority-owned, and three were managed for unrelated third
parties. A total of 25 AmeriHost Inn hotels were opened during the past twelve
months, including two hotels which were converted from other brand
affiliations. The Company intends to use the AmeriHost Inn brand when
expanding its hotel operations segment. All of the hotels currently under
construction will be AmeriHost Inn hotels. As of September 30, 1997, nine
AmeriHost Inn hotels were under construction, of which five will be
wholly-owned, and four will be minority-owned. Same room revenues for all
AmeriHost Inn hotels increased approximately 0.2% in the third quarter of
1997 compared to the third quarter of 1996, attributable to an increase of
$0.78 in average daily rate and a 1.2% decrease in occupancy. These results
relate to the 34 AmeriHost Inn hotels that were operating for at least
thirteen full months at September 30, 1997. Excluding hotels located in
Georgia which were affected by the Olympics during July and August of 1996,
same room revenues for all AmeriHost Inn hotels increased approximately 3.6%
in the third quarter of 1997, attributable to an increase of $2.04 in
average daily rate and a 0.1% decrease in occupancy.
Revenues from hotel operations consist of the revenues from all hotels in which
the Company has a 100% or controlling ownership or leasehold interest
("Consolidated" hotels). Investments in other entities in which the Company has
a minority ownership interest are accounted for using the equity or cost
method. As a result of the Company's focus on increasing the number of
Consolidated hotels, the Company expects that revenues from the hotel
operations segment willincrease over time as a percentage of the Company's
overall revenues. Development and construction revenues consist of one-time
fees for new construction, acquisition and renovation activities performed
by the Company for minority-owned hotels and unrelated third parties. The
Company also receives revenue from management services provided to
minority-owned hotels and unrelated third parties. Employee leasing
revenues consist of revenues the Company receives for leasing its employees
to minority-owned hotels and unrelated third parties. All revenues
attributable to development, construction, management and employee leasing
services with respect to Consolidated hotels have been eliminated in
consolidation.
The results for the third quarter and first nine months of 1997 were consistent
with the Company's primary objective of increasing the number of wholly-owned,
Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels. Due to the Company's focus on developing and
constructing a significant number of Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels during
the third quarter and first nine months of 1997, the Company recognized lower
revenues and profits from the development and construction of hotels for
minority-owned and unrelated third parties during these periods. In addition,
the Company disposed of several non-AmeriHost Inn hotels during the past twelve
months, as part of the Company's plan to invest all available resources into the
AmeriHost Inn hotel brand. Although this strategy has a short-term negative
impact on revenues and earnings, the Company believes that the long-term
benefits will be substantial.
Revenues from consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels increased 64.4% to $4.7 million
in the third quarter of 1997, from revenues of $2.9 million in the third quarter
of 1996, due to the addition of 14 Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels during the
past twelve months. Revenues from the hotel management and employee leasing
segments increased by 8.3% in total during the third quarter due primarily to
the net addition of six minority-owned and unrelated third party hotels. These
increases were offset by a decrease in non-AmeriHost Inn hotel revenues as a
result of the disposition of five hotels during the past twelve months and a
decrease in hotel development and construction revenue from joint ventures,
resulting in a decrease in total revenues of 9.7% to $17.4 million during the
three months ended September 30, 1997, from $19.3 million during the three
months ended September 30, 1996. Revenues from the first nine months of 1997
followed a similar trend, with revenues from AmeriHost Inn hotels increasing
64.9% to $10.5 million from $6.4 million during the first nine months of 1996,
and revenues from hotel management and employee leasing increasing by 10.3% in
total during the first nine months of 1997 compared to 1996. These increases
were also offset by the decreases in non-AmeriHost Inn hotel revenue as well as
hotel development and construction revenue, resulting in a decrease in total
revenues of 7.1% to $48.1 million during the nine months ended September 30,
1997, from $51.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 1996. Net
income was also impacted by the disposition of non-AmeriHost Inn hotels and the
lower hotel development and construction activity for minority-owned and
unaffiliated entities. In addition, a significant number of Consolidated
AmeriHost Inn hotels opened during the last twelve months. These hotels
generally were operating in the first nine months of 1997 during their initial
stabilization period, when revenues are typically lower. Net income for the
third quarter decreased to $634,379, or $0.08 per share in 1997, from $2.0
million, or $0.30 per share in 1996. Excluding the gain on the sale of excess
land in the amount of $76,601, net of income taxes, earnings per share was $0.29
for the third quarter of 1996. Net income was $400,565, or $0.03 per share, for
the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to net income of $3.3
million, or $0.48 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. The
Company sold two Consolidated hotels during the first quarter of 1997, resulting
in a total gain, net of minority interests, of $1.7 million. These gains were
offset by a non-recurring charge of $1.7 million from the termination of a
consulting agreement with Urban 2000 Corp. (a company owned by the Company's
Chairman of the Board and a former officer/director) and the severance fees paid
in connection with the departure of an officer/director. Excluding the gains
from property sales and the non-recurring charge, earnings per share was $0.03
and $0.44 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The Company uses EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure along with net
income to report its operating results. EBITDA is defined as net income,
adjusted to eliminate the impact of (i) interest expense; (ii) interest and
other income; (iii) leasehold rents for hotels, which the Company considers to
be financing costs similar to interest; (iv) income tax expense (benefit), (v)
depreciation and amortization; and (vi) gains or losses from property
transactions. This definition differs from the traditional EBITDA definition
which does not include adjustments for extraordinary items, partners' equity in
earnings and losses, gains or losses on property transactions and other non-
recurring cash and non-cash charges. EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative to operating income (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as an
indicator of the Company's operating performance or to cash flows from operating
activities (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of liquidity.
EBITDA, as defined by the Company is included herein due to numerous requests by
investors and analysts. Management believes that investors and analysts find it
to be a useful tool for measuring the Company's ability to service debt. EBITDA
decreased 34.2% and 44.2% to $3.5 million and $6.0 million during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from $5.3 million and $10.7
million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. After
eliminating non-recurring charges, EBITDA decreased 34.2% and 28.2% to $3.5
million and $7.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1997, respectively, from $5.3 million and $10.7 million during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1996. An EBITDA schedule is included herein.
The Company has retained an investment banking firm to review strategic
alternatives for the Company. During this process, the Company and its joint
venture partners had postponed the development of additional hotels which were
expected to begin construction during the first six months of 1997. Instead,
the Company focused on the development of several wholly-owned AmeriHost Inn
hotels. Consequently, the Company realized lower levels of revenues and profits
during 1997 from the development and construction of hotels for minority-owned
entities. Although the Company continues to evaluate strategic alternatives,
the Company has resumed the development of hotels for joint ventures during the
second half of 1997.
Amerihost had an ownership interest in 75 hotels at September 30, 1997 versus 60
hotels at September 30, 1996 (excluding hotels under construction). This
increased ownership was achieved primarily through the development of AmeriHost
Inn hotels for the Company's own account and for minority-owned entities. These
figures include a net increase of eight Consolidated hotels, from 28 at
September 30, 1996 to 36 at September 30, 1997.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
COMPARED TO THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
Revenues decreased 9.7% and 7.1% to $17.4 million and $48.1 million during the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from revenues of
$19.3 million and $51.8 million during the three and nine months ended September
30, 1996. Increases in revenues from the Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels, the
hotel management segment and the employee leasing segment were more than offset
by decreases in the hotel development and construction segment and the non-
AmeriHost Inn hotel operations segment.
Hotel operations revenue decreased 3.4% to $9.5 million during the three months
ended September 30, 1997, from $9.9 million during the three months ended
September 30, 1996. Hotel operations revenue increased 3.6% to $24.2 million
during the nine months ended September 30, 1997, from $23.4 million during the
nine months ended September 30, 1996. Revenue from Consolidated AmeriHost Inn
hotels increased 64.4% and 64.9% during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1997, respectively, compared to the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996. These increases were attributable primarily to the addition
of 14 Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels from October 1, 1996 through September
30, 1997, including the addition of eleven newly constructed Consolidated
AmeriHost Inn hotels, the acquisition of additional ownership interests in two
existing hotels causing them to become Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels, and
the conversion of one Consolidated hotel to an AmeriHost Inn hotel. The
increases in AmeriHost Inn hotel revenue during the three and nine month periods
were offset by decreases of 31.3% and 19.4%, respectively, in other brand hotel
revenue. These decreases were the result of the sale of four non-AmeriHost Inn
Consolidated hotels, the conversion of one hotel to an AmeriHost Inn hotel, the
termination of the lease for another non-AmeriHost Inn hotel during the period
from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997, and a 5.7% decrease in same
room revenue. The hotel operations segment included the operations of 36
Consolidated hotels (including 27 AmeriHost Inn hotels) comprising 2,939 rooms
at September 30, 1997, compared to 28 Consolidated hotels (including 13
AmeriHost Inn hotels) comprising 2,743 rooms at September 30, 1996. After
considering the Company's ownership interest in the majority-owned Consolidated
hotels, this translates to 2,619 and 2,370 equivalent owned rooms as of
September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, or an increase of 10.5%. Recently,
the Company has experienced an increase in competition in certain markets,
primarily from newly constructed hotels. As a result, there is increased
downward pressure on occupancy levels. The average daily rates, however,
continue to show strong increases. The Company anticipates that the impact from
new competition will be short-term for the following reasons. First, as the
number of AmeriHost Inn hotels increases, the greater the benefits will be at
all locations from marketplace recognition and repeat business. Second, the
Company typically builds new hotels in growing markets where it expects to see
additional hotel development. As these markets mature, the room supply will be
commensurate with room demand.
Hotel development revenue decreased 36.6% and 32.5% to $3.3 million and $11.7
million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively,
from $5.2 million and $17.4 million during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996. The decrease was due to the decrease in hotel development
and construction activity performed for unrelated entities or entities in which
the Company holds a minority ownership interest. The Company was constructing
six and 12 hotels for minority-owned entities or unrelated third parties during
the third quarter and first nine months of 1997, respectively, including eight
hotels which opened during the first nine months of 1997, compared to 15 and 21
hotels during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. The Company
also had several additional projects in various stages of pre-construction
development during both nine month periods.
Hotel management revenue increased 6.1% and 11.9% to $881,822 and $2.3 million
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from
$830,965 and $2.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996. The number of hotels managed for third parties and minority-owned
entities increased from 43 hotels, representing 3,833 rooms, at September 30,
1996 to 49 hotels, representing 3,933 rooms, at September 30, 1997. The
addition of management contracts for 12 newly constructed hotels (742 rooms) was
partially offset by the termination of two management contracts (270 rooms) with
minority-owned entities as a result of the sale of the hotel (non-AmeriHost Inn
hotels), the termination of two management contracts (120 rooms) with minority-
owned hotels which became Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels due to the Company
acquiring additional ownership interests, and the termination of two management
contracts for non-AmeriHost Inn hotels with unrelated third parties (252
rooms). The management contracts terminated, all of which were for hotels
other than the AmeriHost Inn brand, were typically for larger hotels
compared to the 12 hotels added during the twelve months ended September 30,
1997. The Company does not recognize management fee revenue from
Consolidated hotels.
Employee leasing revenue increased 8.9% and 9.9% to $3.8 million and $9.9
million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively,
from $3.4 million and $9.0 million during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996, due primarily to the addition of hotels managed for
minority-owned entities as described above, and the associated increase in
payroll costs which is the basis for the employee leasing revenue.
Total operating costs and expenses decreased 5.4% and 4.2% to $13.4 million
(76.8% of total revenues) and $38.8 million (80.7% of total revenues) during the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from $14.2 million
(73.3% of total revenues) and $40.5 million (78.2% of total revenues) during the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. Operating costs and expenses in
the hotel operations segment increased 5.2% and 10.2% to $6.2 million and $17.2
million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively,
from $5.9 million and $15.6 million during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996. These increases resulted primarily from the net addition of
eight Consolidated hotels to this segment and are directly related to the 64.4%
and 64.9% increases in Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotel revenue during the three
and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, offset by the 31.3% and
19.4% decreases in non-AmeriHost Inn hotel revenue. Hotel operations segment
operating costs and expenses as a percentage of segment revenue increased to
64.9% and 71.0% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997,
respectively, from 59.6% and 66.7% during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996. The increase from consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels was due
primarily to a greater number of hotels in the first nine months of 1997
operating during their initial stabilization period, when revenues are typically
lower. The increase from non-AmeriHost Inn hotels was due to a decrease in same
room revenue and additional expenses associated with the sale/disposition of
five hotels.
Operating costs and expenses for the hotel development segment decreased 30.1%
and 28.4% to $3.1 million and $10.5 million during the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from $4.4 million and $14.7 million
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, consistent with the
36.6% and 32.5% decrease in hotel development revenues for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1997. Operating costs and expenses in the hotel
development segment as a percentage of segment revenue increased to 93.1% and
89.7% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively,
from 84.4% and 84.5% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996.
The third quarter and first nine months of 1997 consisted primarily of
construction activity which has higher operating costs in relation to the
revenue recognized. The third quarter and first nine months of 1996 also
consisted of a significant level of construction activity, however also included
a greater level of development activity which has lower operating costs in
relation to the revenue recognized. In addition, the periods in 1996 included
contracts whereby the Company acted as construction manager, recognizing
operating costs which were significantly lower in relation to the revenue
recognized. Hotel management segment operating costs and expenses decreased
7.1% to $508,880 during the three months ended September 30, 1997, from $547,773
during the three months ended September 30, 1996. Hotel management segment
operating costs and expenses increased 1.6% to $1.4 million during the nine
months ended September 30, 1997, from $1.4 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 1996. The fluctuations in hotel management segment operating
expenses were consistent with the 6.1% and 11.9% increases in segment revenues
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, offset by
the termination in the first quarter of 1997 of certain contractual payments
which had been made to co-managers and the allocation of preopening costs
associated with the significant number of hotels opened during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997. Employee leasing operating costs and
expenses increased 8.7% and 9.9% to $3.7 million and $9.6 million during the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from $3.4 million
and $8.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996,
which are consistent with the 8.9% and 9.9% increases in segment revenue for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased 22.1% and 30.5% to $1.1 million
and $3.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997,
respectively, from $916,049 and $2.6 million during the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1996. These increases were primarily attributable to the
net addition of eight Consolidated hotels to the hotel operations segment and
the resulting depreciation and amortization therefrom.
Leasehold rents - hotels decreased 34.1% and 6.5% to $387,170 and $1.5 million
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from
$587,782 and $1.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996. The decreases during the third quarter and first nine months of 1997
compared to the same periods in 1996 were primarily due to the sale of two
leased Consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotels and the termination of the lease
for another Consolidated non-AmeriHost Inn hotel in the first and second
quarters of 1997, partially offset by an increase in percentage rents for
certain hotels which are based on the hotel's operating revenues.
Corporate general and administrative expense increased 3.8% and 5.4% to $493,603
and $1.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, from
$475,679 and $1.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996, and can be attributed primarily to the Company's overall growth.
The Company's operating income decreased 35.7% and 48.5% to $2.0 million and
$2.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997,
respectively, from $3.2 million and $5.7 million during the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1996. The following discussion of operating income
by segment is exclusive of any corporate overhead cost allocation. Operating
income from the AmeriHost Inn hotels increased 4.2% to $1.2 million during the
three months ended September 30, 1997 from $1.1 million during the three months
ended September 30, 1996, resulting primarily from the addition of 14
Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels to the segment and an increase in same room
revenues. The increased impact of seasonality in the first quarter of 1997
associated with a greater number of Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels and the
impact of the significant number of Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels operating
in the first nine months of 1997 during their initial stabilization period
resulted in operating income of $2.1 million from the AmeriHost Inn hotels
during both the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. Operating income
from the hotel development segment decreased 73.4% and 56.2% to $209,740 and
$1.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997,
respectively, from $787,799 and $2.6 million during the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1996. The decrease in hotel development operating income
was due to the decrease in hotels developed and constructed for third parties
and minority-owned entities during the third quarter of 1997, which more than
offset the increase realized in the first quarter of 1997. Operating income
from the hotel management segment increased 36.3% and 38.5% to $288,533 and
$566,784 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997,
respectively, from $211,644 and $409,187 during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996. This increase was due primarily to the net addition of six
hotel management contracts with minority-owned and unaffiliated entities during
the twelve month period ended September 30, 1997. Employee leasing operating
income increased 19.6% and 11.7% to $95,516 and $252,209 during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from $79,869 and $225,779
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, due to the increase
in employee leasing agreements with minority-owned entities.
Interest expense increased 66.8% and 43.9% to $1.2 million and $2.9 million
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, from
$701,417 and $2.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996. This increase was primarily attributable to the additional mortgage
financing of newly constructed Consolidated AmeriHost Inn hotels.
The Company's share of equity in income (loss) of affiliates decreased 91.1% to
$74,795 during the three months ended September 30, 1997, from $838,850 during
the three months ended September 30, 1996. Equity in income (loss) of
affiliates decreased to ($134,618) during the nine months ended September 30,
1997 from $875,240 during the first nine months of 1996. The decreases in
equity of affiliates during the three and nine month periods were primarily due
to the significant number of newly constructed minority-owned hotels which were
operating during their initial stabilization period, when revenues are typically
lower, the increasing impact of seasonality as the number of minority-owned
hotels increases and the sale of a minority-owned hotel during the third quarter
of 1996. Distributions from affiliates were $282,274 during the first nine
months of 1997 compared to $431,876 during the first nine months of 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has four main sources of cash from operating activities: (i)
revenues from hotel operations; (ii) fees from development, construction and
renovation projects; (iii) fees from management contracts; and (iv) fees from
employee leasing services. Cash from hotel operations is typically received at
the time the guest checks out of the hotel. Approximately 10% of the Company's
hotel operations revenues is generated through other businesses and contracts
and is usually paid within 30 to 45 days from billing. Fees from development,
construction and renovation projects are typically received within 15 to 45 days
from billing. Due to the procedures in place for processing its construction
draws, the Company typically does not pay its contractors until the Company
receives its draw from the equity or lending source. Management fee revenues
typically are received by the Company within five working days from the end of
each month. Cash from the Company's employee leasing segment typically is
received 24 to 48 hours prior to the pay date.
During the first nine months of 1997, the Company received cash from operations
of $4.2 million, compared to $4.5 million during the first nine months of 1996,
or a decrease in cash received from operations of $294,287. The decrease in
cash flow from operations during the first nine months of 1997, when compared to
1996, can be attributed to a significant decrease in hotel development and
construction activity for minority-owned entities. In addition, the decrease
can also be attributed to the increasing impact of seasonality and the
significant number of hotels operating during their initial stabilization period
as the number of Consolidated hotels increased from 28 hotels at September 30,
1996 to 36 hotels at September 30, 1997.
The Company invests cash in three principal areas: (i) the purchase of property
and equipment through the construction and renovation of Consolidated hotels;
(ii) the purchase of equity interests in hotels; and (iii) the making of loans
to affiliated and non-affiliated hotels for the purpose of construction,
renovation and working capital. During the first nine months of 1997, the
Company used $24.9 million in investing activities compared to $9.0 million in
the first nine months of 1996. during the first nine months of 1997, the
Company used $24.4 million to purchase property and equipment for Consolidated
AmeriHost Inn hotels, used $1.6 million for the termination of certain
contractual agreements, used $2.0 million for loans, net of loan collections,
and received $3.4 million from the sale of hotels. During the first nine months
of 1996, the Company used cash primarily for the purchase of $8.4 million in
property and equipment for Consolidated hotels, used $720,105 for the purchase
of minority equity interests in hotels, used $581,856 for loans, net of
repayments from minority-owned hotels, and received $755,356 from the sale of
excess land. In addition, the Company received distributions from investments
in minority-owned hotels of $282,274 during the first nine months of 1997,
compared to $431,876 during the first nine months of 1996.
Cash received from financing activities was $21.8 million during the first nine
months of 1997 compared to $5.2 million during the first nine months of 1996.
In 1997, the primary factors were proceeds of $19.7 million from the mortgage
financing of Consolidated hotels, net of principal repayments, net proceeds of
$1.2 million from the exercise of common stock purchase options, and net
proceeds of $1.2 million from the Company's operating line-of-credit. In 1996,
the contributing factors were proceeds of $5.3 million from the mortgage
financing of Consolidated hotels, net of principal repayments, proceeds of
$202,966 from the issuance of the Company's common stock, and net repayments of
$74,127 on the Company's operating line-of-credit.
At September 30, 1997, the Company had $2.9 million outstanding under its
operating line-of-credit. The Company's line-of-credit was renewed and
increased to $10.0 million effective May 1, 1997. The operating line-of-credit
(i) is collateralized by a security interest in certain of the Company's assets,
including its interest in various joint ventures; (ii) bears interest at an
annual rate equal to the lending bank's base rate plus 1/2% (with a minimum
interest rate of 7.5%); and (iii) matures May 1, 1998. At September 30, 1997,
the Company also had outstanding $2.25 million of its 7% Subordinated Notes
which are unsecured obligations due October 9, 1999 and which pay interest
quarterly. Pursuant to the terms of the 7% Subordinated Notes, no dividends may
be paid on any capital stock of the Company until the 7% Subordinated Notes have
been paid in full. At the Company's sole discretion, the 7% Subordinated Notes
may be prepaid at any time without penalty.
The Company expects cash from operations to be sufficient to pay all operating
and interest expenses in 1997.
SEASONALITY
The lodging industry, in general, is seasonal by nature. The Company's hotel
revenues are generally greater in the second and third calendar quarters than in
the first and fourth quarters due to weather conditions in the markets in which
the Company's hotels are located, as well as general business and leisure travel
trends. This seasonality can be expected to continue to cause quarterly
fluctuations in the Company's revenues, and is expected to have a greater impact
as the number of Consolidated hotels increases. Quarterly earnings may also be
adversely affected by events beyond the Company's control such as extreme
weather conditions, economic factors and other general factors affecting
travel. In addition, hotel construction is seasonal, depending upon the
geographic location of the construction projects. Construction activity in
the Midwest may be slower in the first and fourth calendar quarters due to
weather conditions.
INFLATION
Management does not believe that inflation has had, or is expected to have, any
significant adverse impact on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations for the periods presented.
IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." The new standard simplifies the methods for computing
earnings per share and requires the presentation of two new amounts, basic and
diluted earnings per share. When the Company adopts SFAS No. 128, it expects to
report the following restated amounts for the three and nine months ended
September 30:
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Three months ended Nine months ended
1997 1996 1997 1996
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Basic $ 0.10 $ 0.34 $ 0.06 $ 0.54
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PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
All statements contained herein that are not historical facts, including but not
limited to, statements regarding the Company's hotels under construction and the
operation of AmeriHost Inn hotels are based on current expectations. These
statements are forward looking in nature and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Among the factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the
availability of sufficient capital to finance the Company's business plan on
terms satisfactory to the Company; competitive factors, such as the introduction
of new hotels or renovation of existing hotels in the same markets; changes in
travel patterns which could affect demand for the Company's hotels; changes in
development and operating costs, including labor, construction, land, equipment,
and capital costs; general business and economic conditions; and other risk
factors described from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company wishes to caution readers not
to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which statements
are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and,
as such, speak only as of the date made.
AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE OF EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST/RENT,
TAXES AND DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
1997 1996 1997 1996
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Revenue $ 17,436,770 $ 19,309,106 $ 48,095,298 $ 51,771,413
Operating costs and expenses 13,398,252 14,158,198 38,789,065 40,472,641
4,038,518 5,150,908 9,306,233 11,298,772
Corporate general and administrative (493,603) (475,679) (1,562,802) (1,482,325)
Equity in net income and losses
of affiliates 74,795 838,850 (134,618) 875,240
Earnings before minority interests 3,619,710 5,514,079 7,608,813 10,691,687
Minority interests in earnings of
consolidated subsidiaries and
partnerships, excluding minority
interest in gain on sale of property (100,935) (167,957) 44,720 (26,707)
Earnings before interest/rent, taxes
and depreciation/amortization, before
non-recurring charges 3,518,775 5,346,122 7,653,533 10,664,980
Non-recurring charges - - 1,697,448 -
Earnings before interest/rent, taxes
and depreciation/amortization $ 3,518,775 $ 5,346,122 $ 5,956,085 $ 10,664,980
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
The annual shareholders' meeting was held August 14, 1997. One matter
was voted as follows:
Matter 1: Election of Directors
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<CAPTION>
Director For Against Abstain
<S> <C> <C> <C>
H. Andrew Torchia 4,921,191 1,200 15,030
Michael P. Holtz 4,773,091 149,300 15,030
Russell J. Cerqua 4,920,291 2,100 15,030
Reno J. Bernardo 4,781,341 141,051 15,030
Salomon J. Dayan 4,920,501 1,890 15,030
Richard A. Chaifetz 4,905,026 17,365 15,030
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K:
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit No.
27.0 Financial Data Schedule
(b)Reports on Form 8-K:
There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during this period
covered by this report.
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.
AMERIHOST PROPERTIES, INC.
Registrant
Date: November 13, 1997
By: /s/ Russell J. Cerqua
Russell J. Cerqua
Treasurer/Executive Vice President, Finance
By: /s/ James B. Dale
James B. Dale
Vice President, Finance/Corporate Controllr
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