-- Acquired 27 hotels with 3,387 rooms in 2007 located in ten states, resulting in a 30.7 percent increase in the overall number of hotels, and further geographically dispersing the portfolio; -- Engaged a second independent management company, HLC Hotels Inc., to operate 15 recently acquired Masters Inns; -- Increased the quarterly common stock dividend each quarter in 2007 for a total of $.4625 per share in 2007, a 26.7 percent improvement over 2006. The Company has increased the dividend 13 times since the 2003 first quarter."Our portfolio experienced significant growth last year, and we are completing the absorption of those properties as we move through the 2008 first quarter," said Paul J. Schulte, Supertel's chairman, president and CEO. "The integration of these new assets into our portfolio by our primary management company did not go as smoothly as we anticipated, however, we have and are continuing to work closely with them to improve integration of new assets into our portfolio. They have responded positively by implementing better operating systems and adding significant depth and expertise to their management team. We believe they have made good progress, and expect to begin seeing the benefits of those efforts especially beginning with the 2008 second quarter. "We remain very focused on margins. We believe there are opportunities to reduce other operating costs, especially labor. Energy costs have also risen significantly and we are working with our management companies to find ways to reduce those costs," he said. "Nonetheless, we believe our portfolio is solid and in good shape and that our management companies are on the right path for improvement. Our confidence in our portfolio's stability and its future is evidenced by the four increases in our common stock dividend in 2007." Schulte noted that the Company is closely watching economic conditions around the country. "We believe our hotels are in a good defensive position, as historically, guests tend to trade down to less expensive hotels during economic slowdowns. Our same-store economy hotels generated strong revenue per available room (RevPAR), up nearly 11 percent in the 2007 fourth quarter, our same-store extended-stay properties were up nearly 9 percent, while our same-store midscale without food and beverage hotels held steady. At this time, we do not foresee any significant drop-off in occupancy and we anticipate room rates will continue to have some upward trending. We have not seen a lot of new development or overbuilding in our smaller markets, most of the new development and over supply have been targeted to the larger markets. We have significantly diversified our portfolio geographically in the past 2.5 years, which should give us added resilience should a recession occur. We remain cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the year, especially beginning with the second quarter." Fourth Quarter Results Reflecting the seasonal pattern of lower results in the fourth quarter on the Company's larger hotel portfolio in 2007, the Company had a net loss of $0.4 million for the 2007 fourth quarter, compared to net income of $0.1 million for the same 2006 period. After recognition of dividends for preferred stock shareholders, the net loss available to common shareholders was $0.6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the 2007 fourth quarter, compared with a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the same 2006 period. Fourth quarter 2007 revenues increased $8.5 million, or 45.1 percent, of which $7.6 million was due to an increased number of properties related to acquisitions and $0.9 million to revenue improvements from the same-store portfolio. The Company's same-store 50 economy hotels posted a strong 10.9 percent improvement in RevPAR to $29.25 in the 2007 fourth quarter, led by a 10.0 percent increase in occupancy to 61.6 percent and a 0.8 percent increase in average daily rate (ADR) to $47.48. The Company's same-store 6 extended stay hotels reported an 8.7 percent improvement in RevPAR, as a result of a 3.7 percent increase in occupancy to 70.6 percent, and a 4.9 percent rise in ADR to $25.05. Fourth quarter RevPAR for the Company's same-store 29 midscale without food and beverage hotels was essentially flat, with RevPAR lower by 0.8 percent. The same-store portfolio of 85 hotels in the 2007 fourth quarter, compared with the same period a year earlier, had a 5.5 percent increase in occupancy and a 5.2 percent increase in RevPAR. Hotel and property operations expenses for the 2007 fourth quarter rose $6.7 million, or 48.9 percent, of which $6.1 million was related to new hotel acquisitions, and $0.6 million was from the same-store portfolio. Interest expense increased by $1.2 million, due primarily to new debt incurred for hotel acquisitions. Depreciation and amortization expense rose $1.0 million in the 2007 fourth quarter over the same period in 2006. This increase is primarily related to hotel acquisitions. The Company believes property operating income (POI) is a useful measure of its hotels' operating efficiencies. POI is calculated as revenue from room rentals and other hotel services less hotel and property operations expenses. For the 2007 fourth quarter, POI increased $1.9 million, or 35.4 percent, compared to the year ago period of which $1.6 million was added from new hotel acquisitions. General and administration expense for the 2007 fourth quarter rose $323,000, or 43.1 percent, compared to the year-ago period. This increase is primarily related to increases in professional fees associated with internal audit and the Section 404 compliance review of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and due diligence costs related to reviewing potential acquisitions. Acquisitions During 2007, the Company acquired 27 hotels with 3,387 rooms in five transactions at a total cost of $110.5 million. The properties are located in ten states under five different brands. Louisiana, Alabama, Maine, Montana and Idaho were new states added to the Company's portfolio during 2007. During January 2008, the Company acquired 10 hotels with 736 rooms for approximately $21.8 million. The properties include two Days Inns in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a Super 8 in Green Bay, Wisconsin; and seven hotels in Kentucky, consisting of two Comfort Inns, a Comfort Suites, two Days Inns, a Sleep Inn and a Quality Inn. "To date these 10 new properties have transitioned well, and are performing in line with our expectations," Schulte said. "The seven Kentucky hotels were particularly attractive because it gives us significant economies of scale when added to the three other hotels we own in the state. These are solid assets that we believe will be strong performers." "We continue to have a healthy appetite for acquisitions," he noted. "However, given the uncertainties in the economy and our absorption of a significant number of hotels in the past 14 months, we will likely be more cautious in the first half of the year. Having said that, we will remain opportunistic. We believe an increasing number of properties will be coming to the market and that cap rates may rise slowly, making for some attractive acquisition opportunities as the year progresses." Dividends Supertel increased its dividend in each quarter in 2007, from $0.11 at year-end 2006, to $0.1275 in the 2007 fourth quarter. "The board remains comfortable with our dividend policy," Schulte said. "We will continue to evaluate dividends each quarter and make adjustments as appropriate." About Supertel Hospitality, Inc. As of February 27, 2008, Supertel Hospitality, Inc. (
December 31, December 31, Unaudited 2007 2006 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Investments in hotel properties $ 376,240 $ 254,241 Less accumulated depreciation 75,295 63,509 ------------ ------------ 300,945 190,732 Cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, deferred financing and other assets 10,080 11,416 ------------ ------------ $ 311,025 $ 202,148 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 12,401 $ 8,905 Long-term debt 196,840 94,878 ------------ ------------ 209,241 103,783 ------------ ------------ Minority interest in consolidated partnerships 10,178 3,528 ------------ ------------ SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Shareholders' equity 91,606 94,837 ------------ ------------ $ 311,025 $ 202,148 ============ ============The following table sets forth the Company's results of operations for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In thousands, except per share data:
Three months Twelve months ended December 31, ended December 31, -------------------- -------------------- Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited 2007 2006 2007 2006 --------- --------- --------- --------- REVENUES Room rentals and other hotel services $ 27,406 $ 18,885 $ 111,631 $ 77,134 --------- --------- --------- --------- EXPENSES Hotel and property operations 20,319 13,649 78,697 53,591 Depreciation and amortization 3,334 2,351 12,211 8,680 General and administrative 1,073 750 3,864 2,842 --------- --------- --------- --------- 24,726 16,750 94,772 65,113 --------- --------- --------- --------- EARNINGS BEFORE NET GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS, OTHER INCOME, INTEREST EXPENSE, MINORITY INTEREST AND INCOME TAX BENEFIT 2,680 2,135 16,859 12,021 Net gains (losses) on dispositions of assets (4) 3 (17) (3) Other income 62 77 177 185 Interest expense (3,658) (2,451) (12,908) (8,255) Minority interest (28) (61) (337) (334) --------- --------- --------- --------- EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (948) (297) 3,774 3,614 Income tax benefit 533 368 304 107 --------- --------- --------- --------- NET EARNINGS (LOSS) (415) 71 4,078 3,721 Preferred stock dividend (199) (302) (948) (1,215) NET EARNINGS (LOSS) AVAILABLE --------- --------- --------- --------- TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ (614) $ (231) $ 3,130 $ 2,506 ========= ========= ========= ========= --------- --------- --------- --------- NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC: $ (0.03) $ (0.02) $ 0.15 $ 0.20 ========= ========= ========= ========= NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - DILUTED: $ (0.03) $ (0.02) $ 0.15 $ 0.20 ========= ========= ========= =========In thousands, except per share data:
Three months Twelve months ended December 31, ended December 31, -------------------- --------------------- unaudited unaudited unaudited 2007 2006 2007 2006 --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Weighted average number of shares outstanding for EPS: basic 20,600 12,836 20,197 12,261 diluted 20,600 12,836 20,217 12,272 Weighted average number of shares outstanding for FFO: basic 20,600 12,836 20,197 12,261 diluted 22,358 15,529 22,343 14,960 Reconciliation of Weighted average number of shares for EPS diluted to FFO diluted: EPS diluted shares 20,600 12,836 20,217 12,272 Common stock issuable upon exercise or conversion of: Options 12 11 - - Warrants - - 8 - Series A Preferred Stock 1,746 2,682 2,118 2,688 --------- --------- ---------- ---------- FFO diluted shares 22,358 15,529 22,343 14,960 ========= ========= ========== ========== Reconciliation of net earnings (loss) to FFO-Unaudited Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders $ (614) $ (231) $ 3,130 $ 2,506 Depreciation and amortization 3,334 2,351 12,211 8,680 Net (gains) losses on disposition of assets 4 (3) 17 3 --------- --------- ---------- ---------- FFO $ 2,724 $ 2,117 $ 15,358 $ 11,189 ========= ========= ========== ========== FFO per share - basic $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 0.76 $ 0.91 ========= ========= ========== ========== FFO per share - diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 0.73 $ 0.83 ========= ========= ========== ==========FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company considers FFO to be a market accepted measure of an equity REIT's operating performance, which is necessary, along with net earnings, for an understanding of the Company's operating results. FFO, as defined under the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) standards, consists of net income computed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate assets, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The Company believes its method of calculating FFO complies with the NAREIT definition. FFO does not represent amounts available for management's discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of the Company's liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund the Company's cash needs, including its ability to pay dividends or make distributions. All REITs do not calculate FFO in the same manner; therefore, the Company's calculation may not be the same as the calculation of FFO for similar REITs. The Company uses FFO as a performance measure to facilitate a periodic evaluation of its operating results relative to those of its peers, who like Supertel Hospitality, Inc., are typically members of NAREIT. The Company considers FFO a useful additional measure of performance for an equity REIT because it facilitates an understanding of the operating performance of its properties without giving effect to real estate depreciation and amortization, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, the Company believes that FFO provides a meaningful indication of our performance. Unaudited, In thousands:
Three months Twelve months ended December 31, ended December 31, ------------------ ------------------ 2007 2006 2007 2006 -------- -------- -------- -------- RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO EBITDA Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders $ (614) $ (231) $ 3,130 $ 2,506 Interest expense 3,658 2,451 12,908 8,255 Income tax benefit (533) (368) (304) (107) Depreciation and amortization 3,334 2,351 12,211 8,680 Minority interest 28 61 337 334 Preferred stock dividend 199 302 948 1,215 -------- -------- -------- -------- EBITDA $ 6,072 $ 4,566 $ 29,230 $ 20,883 ======== ======== ======== ========EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. With respect to EBITDA, the Company believes that excluding the effect of non-operating expenses and non-cash charges, all of which are also based on historical cost accounting and may be of limited significance in evaluating current performance, can help eliminate the accounting effects of depreciation and amortization, and financing decisions and facilitate comparisons of core operating profitability between periods and between REITs, even though EBITDA also does not represent an amount that accrues directly to common shareholders. EBITDA doesn't represent cash generated from operating activities determined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, cash flow from operations or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP. EBITDA is not a measure of the Company's liquidity, nor is EBITDA indicative of funds available to fund the Company's cash needs, including its ability to make cash distributions. Neither measurement reflects cash expenditures for long-term assets and other items that have been and will be incurred. EBITDA may include funds that may not be available for management's discretionary use due to functional requirements to conserve funds for capital expenditures, property acquisitions, and other commitments and uncertainties. To compensate for this, management considers the impact of these excluded items to the extent they are material to operating decisions or the evaluation of the Company's operating performance. The following table sets forth the operations of the Company's hotel properties for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company owned 115 hotels at December 31, 2007. This presentation includes non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that the presentation of hotel property operating results (POI) is helpful to investors, and represents a more useful description of its core operations, as it better communicates the comparability of its hotels' operating results.
Unaudited-In thousands, except statistical data: Three months Twelve months ended December 31, ended December 31, ------------------ ------------------ 2007 2006 2007 2006 -------- -------- -------- -------- Same Store: Revenue per available room (RevPAR): Midscale w/o F&B $ 41.97 $ 42.32 $ 48.96 $ 48.80 Economy $ 29.25 $ 26.37 $ 30.11 $ 28.50 Extended Stay $ 17.69 $ 16.27 $ - $ - Total $ 31.86 $ 30.29 $ 37.29 $ 36.24 Average daily room rate (ADR): Midscale w/o F&B $ 71.61 $ 71.83 $ 74.84 $ 72.19 Economy $ 47.48 $ 47.08 $ 47.92 $ 47.52 Extended Stay $ 25.05 $ 23.89 $ - $ - Total $ 51.48 $ 51.57 $ 58.44 $ 57.62 Occupancy percentage: Midscale w/o F&B 58.6% 58.9% 65.4% 67.6% Economy 61.6% 56.0% 62.8% 60.0% Extended Stay 70.6% 68.1% - - Total 61.9% 58.7% 63.8% 62.9% -------- -------- -------- -------- Total Hotels: Revenue per available room (RevPAR): $ 28.46 $ 30.11 $ 32.32 $ 34.92 Average daily room rate (ADR): $ 48.17 $ 51.26 $ 50.71 $ 55.18 Occupancy percentage: 59.1% 58.7% 63.7% 63.3% Revenue from room rentals and other hotel services consists of: Room rental revenue $ 26,582 $ 18,301 $108,445 $ 75,011 Telephone revenue 91 96 466 244 Other hotel service revenues 733 488 2,720 1,879 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total revenue from room rentals and other hotel services $ 27,406 $ 18,885 $111,631 $ 77,134 ======== ======== ======== ======== Room rentals and other hotel services Same Store locations * $ 19,636 $ 18,745 $ 74,741 $ 72,814 Acquisitions 7,770 140 36,890 4,320 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total room rental and other hotel services $ 27,406 $ 18,885 $111,631 $ 77,134 ======== ======== ======== ======== Hotel and property operations expense Same Store locations * $ 14,191 $ 13,564 $ 52,804 $ 50,439 Acquisitions 6,128 85 25,893 3,152 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total hotel and property operations expense $ 20,319 $ 13,649 $ 78,697 $ 53,591 ======== ======== ======== ======== Property Operating Income ("POI") Same Store locations * $ 5,445 $ 5,181 $ 21,937 $ 22,375 Acquisitions 1,642 55 10,997 1,168 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total property operating income $ 7,087 $ 5,236 $ 32,934 $ 23,543 ======== ======== ======== ======== POI as a percentage of revenue from room rentals and other hotel services Same Store locations * 27.7% 27.6% 29.4% 30.7% Acquisitions 21.1% 39.3% 29.8% 27.0% Total POI as a percentage of revenue 25.9% 27.7% 29.5% 30.5%* Same Store reflects 85 hotels owned as of October 1, 2006 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, and 76 hotels owned as of January 1, 2006 for YTD 2007, and 2006. Hotel acquisitions which were excluded from same store calculations for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were MOA (5), BMI (6), Masters (15), Savannah (1) and independent (3). Hotel acquisitions which were excluded from same store calculations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were MOA (5), BMI (6), Masters (15), Savannah (7) and independent (6). The excluded properties were not owned by the Company throughout each of the periods presented and therefore are excluded from the same store calculations.
RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO POI-UNAUDITED: Three months Twelve months ended December 31, ended December 31, ------------------ ------------------ 2007 2006 2007 2006 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net earnings (loss) $ (415) $ 71 $ 4,078 $ 3,721 Depreciation and amortization 3,334 2,351 12,211 8,680 Net(gains) losses on disposition of assets 4 (3) 17 3 Other income (62) (77) (177) (185) Interest expense 3,658 2,451 12,908 8,255 Minority interest 28 61 337 334 General and administrative expense 1,073 750 3,864 2,842 Income tax benefit (533) (368) (304) (107) -------- -------- -------- -------- POI $ 7,087 $ 5,236 $ 32,934 $ 23,543 ======== ======== ======== ========
Contact Information: Contact: Donavon A. Heimes Supertel Hospitality Chief financial officer 402.371.2520 Jerry Daly, Carol McCune Daly Gray (Media Contact) 703.435.6293