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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Dear Shareholder
 

 
 
 
   
Greetings from Apple REIT Ten, Inc. I am pleased to report that key measures of hotel performance continued to strengthen during the first three months of 2015 and the outlook for the remainder of the year is positive. Hotel industry analysts and the Company anticipate demand for lodging and nightly rates will continue to improve and have forecast a mid to upper-single digit percentage increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for 2015 as compared to 2014 for comparable hotels.
 
I am pleased to report that the Apple REIT Ten portfolio of hotels achieved an eleven percent increase in RevPAR during the first quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period last year. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, our hotels reported an average occupancy rate of 72.4 percent, an average daily rate (ADR) of $128.60 and RevPAR of $93.16 for the period owned by
 
 
the Company. For the same three-month period of 2014, our hotels achieved an average occupancy rate of approximately 70.2 percent, ADR of $119.52 and RevPAR of $83.94 for the period owned by the Company. Our team will continue to aggressively pursue additional opportunities for revenue growth with an optimum balance of ADR and occupancy to maximize operating income throughout the year.
 
 
 
In February of this year, Apple REIT Ten acquired two hotels in Tustin, CA, the Fairfield Inn and Suites® by Marriott® and the Residence Inn® by Marriott®. The Company currently has outstanding contracts for the potential purchase of three additional hotels, including: a 130-room Residence Inn® by Marriott® in San Juan Capistrano, CA; a 153-room Homewood Suites by Hilton® in Cape Canaveral, FL (currently under construction); and a 158-room Hampton Inn & Suites® in Rosemont, IL (currently under construction). The Company anticipates it will close on these potential acquisitions by the end of this year. As of March 31, 2015, the Apple REIT Ten portfolio consisted of 53 Marriott®- and Hilton®-branded hotels, with 6,762 guestrooms, diversified across markets in 17 states.
 
Modified funds from operations (MFFO) for Apple REIT Ten for the first quarter of this year totaled $19.3 million, or approximately $0.21 per share. MFFO for the same period of 2014 totaled $17.4 million, or approximately $0.22 per share. During the first quarter of 2015, the Company paid distributions of approximately $0.21 per share. The current annualized distribution rate is $0.825 per share. The Board of Directors, in consultation with management, will continue to regularly monitor the Company’s distribution rate relative to the performance of its hotels, capital improvement needs, varying economic cycles, acquisitions and dispositions. At its discretion, the Board of Directors may make adjustments as determined to be prudent in relation to other cash requirements of the Company. Due primarily to the impact of depreciation as well as the timing of acquisitions, a portion of your 2015 distribution will be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes.
 
Apple REIT Ten maintains a conservative approach to the ownership of high-quality lodging real estate which is evident in the strength of our balance sheet and our diversified portfolio of well-branded hotels. Our commitment to the growth of shareholder investments will continue to guide our strategic business decisions and I am confident the Company is well positioned for the future. Thank you for your investment in our Company.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
   
Glade M. Knight,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer      
 
 
 
 

 
 
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
           
   
 
   
 
 
(In thousands except statistical data)
 
Three months ended
March 31, 2015
   
Three months ended
March 31, 2014
 
REVENUES            
Room revenue
  $ 55,737     $
46,276
 
Other revenue
    4,660      
4,188
 
Total revenue
  $ 60,397     $
50,464
 
                 
EXPENSES AND OTHER INCOME                
Direct operating expense
  $ 14,633     $
12,564
 
Other hotel operating expenses
    23,292      
20,206
 
General and administrative
    1,489      
1,429
 
Depreciation
    8,389      
6,969
 
Acquisition related costs
    1,580      
1,008
 
Investment income
    (15 )     (3,453
Interest expense
    1,699      
2,333
 
Total expenses and other income
  $ 51,067     $
41,056
 
                 
NET INCOME                
Net income
  $ 9,330     $
9,408
 
Net income per share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.12  
                 
MODIFIED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (A)                
Net income
  $ 9,330     $
9,408
 
Depreciation of real estate owned
    8,389      
6,969
 
Funds from operations (FFO)
  $ 17,719     $
16,377
 
Acquisition related costs
    1,580      
1,008
 
Modified funds from operations (MFFO)
  $ 19,299     $
17,385
 
FFO per share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.20  
MFFO per share
  $ 0.21     $ 0.22  
                 
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
    90,702       79,934  
                 
OPERATING STATISTICS
               
Occupancy
    72.4%       70.2%  
Average daily rate
  $ 128.60     $ 119.52  
RevPAR
  $ 93.16     $ 83.94  
Number of hotels
    53       49  
Distributions per share
  $ 0.21     $ 0.21  
                 
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
               
(In thousands)  
March 31, 2015
   
December 31, 2014
 
ASSETS
               
Investment in real estate, net
  $ 908,844     $ 839,032  
Cash and cash equivalents
    -       46,341  
Other assets
    29,369       23,663  
Total assets
  $ 938,213     $ 909,036  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Notes payable
  $ 164,665     $ 119,708  
Other liabilities
    10,157       12,162  
Total liabilities
    174,822       131,870  
Total shareholders’ equity
    763,391       777,166  
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity
  $ 938,213     $ 909,036  
 
(A) Funds from operations (FFO) is defined as net income (computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles - GAAP) excluding gains and losses from sales of depreciable property, plus depreciation and amortization. Modified Funds from Operations (MFFO) excludes costs associated with the acquisition of real estate. The Company considers FFO and MFFO in evaluating property acquisitions and its operating performance and believes that FFO and MFFO should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, net income and cash flows as a measure of the Company’s activities in accordance with GAAP. FFO and MFFO are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.
 
The financial information furnished reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position at March 31, 2015 and the results of operations for the interim periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Such interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes appearing in the Apple REIT Ten, Inc. 2014 Annual Report.
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
   
Our Hotels
 
 
         
         
 
ALABAMA
 
NEBRASKA
 
 
Huntsville (2), Mobile
 
Omaha (3)
 
         
 
ARIZONA
 
NORTH CAROLINA
 
 
Phoenix (3), Scottsdale
  Charlotte/Matthews, Jacksonville, Winston-Salem  
         
 
CALIFORNIA
 
OHIO
 
 
San Diego/Oceanside, Tustin (2) 
 
Cincinnati/Mason
 
         
 
COLORADO
 
OKLAHOMA
 
 
Colorado Springs, Denver
 
Oklahoma City (2), Oklahoma City/West
 
         
 
FLORIDA
 
SOUTH CAROLINA
 
 
Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale/Dania Beach,
Gainesville (2), Pensacola, Tallahassee
 
Charleston, Columbia
 
      TENNESSEE  
 
ILLINOIS
 
Franklin (2), Knoxville (3), Nashville
 
 
Chicago/Des Plaines, Chicago/Skokie, Hoffman Estates
     
      TEXAS  
 
INDIANA
 
Austin/Round Rock, Dallas, Denton, Houston (2),
 
 
Merrillville, South Bend
 
Houston/Shenandoah 
 
         
 
IOWA
 
VIRGINIA
 
 
Cedar Rapids (2), Davenport
 
Fairfax, Richmond/Henrico
 
         
 
MINNESOTA
     
 
Minneapolis/Maple Grove
     
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
CORPORATE PROFILE Apple REIT Ten, Inc. (the “Company”) is a public real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition and ownership of income-producing real estate that generates attractive returns for our shareholders. Our hotels operate under the Courtyard® by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites® by Marriott®, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Residence Inn® by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites® by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites® by Marriott®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Home2 Suites by Hilton® and Homewood Suites by Hilton® brands. As of March 31, 2015, our portfolio consisted of 53 hotels, containing a total of 6,762 guestrooms, diversified among markets in 17 states.
 
MISSION Apple REIT Ten, Inc. is a premier real estate investment company committed to providing maximum value for our shareholders.
 
As always, we encourage our shareholders to know their investment and stay informed by reviewing information on our website at www.applereitten.com, as well as our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be found on their website at www.sec.gov.
 
 
     
 
Cover image: Residence Inn, Tustin, CA
 
“Courtyard® by Marriott®,” “Fairfield Inn & Suites® by Marriott®,” “Marriott® Hotels & Resorts,” “Residence Inn® by Marriott®,” “SpringHill Suites® by Marriott®,” and “TownePlace Suites® by Marriott®” are each a registered trademark of Marriott® International, Inc. or one of its affiliates. All references to “Marriott®” mean Marriott® International, Inc. and all of its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, accountants and attorneys. Marriott® is not responsible for the content of this Quarterly Report, whether relating to the hotel information, operating information, financial information, Marriott®’s relationship with Apple REIT Ten, Inc. or otherwise. Marriott® was not involved in any way, whether as an “issuer” or “underwriter” or otherwise, in the Apple REIT Ten offering and received no proceeds from the offering. Marriott® has not expressed any approval or disapproval regarding this Quarterly Report, and the grant by Marriott® of any franchise or other rights to Apple REIT Ten shall not be construed as any expression of approval or disapproval. Marriott® has not assumed and shall not have any liability in connection with this Quarterly Report.
 
“Hampton Inn & Suites®,” “Hilton Garden Inn®,” “Home2 Suites by Hilton®,” and “Homewood Suites by Hilton®” are each a registered trademark of Hilton® Worldwide Holdings, Inc. or one of its affiliates. All references to “Hilton®” mean Hilton® Worldwide Holdings, Inc. and all of its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, accountants and attorneys. Hilton® is not responsible for the content of this Quarterly Report, whether relating to hotel information, operating information, financial information, Hilton®’s relationship with Apple REIT Ten, Inc. or otherwise. Hilton® was not involved in any way, whether as an “issuer” or “underwriter” or otherwise, in the Apple REIT Ten offering and received no proceeds from the offering. Hilton® has not expressed any approval or disapproval regarding this Quarterly Report, and the grant by Hilton® of any franchise or other rights to Apple REIT Ten shall not be construed as any expression of approval or disapproval. Hilton® has not assumed and shall not have any liability in connection with this Quarterly Report.
 
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by use of terms such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “goal,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “predict,” “potential” and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Apple REIT Ten, Inc. (the “Company”) to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the ability of the Company to implement its acquisition strategy and operating strategy; the Company’s ability to manage planned growth; the ability of the Company to provide liquidity opportunities for its shareholders; changes in general political, economic and competitive conditions and specific market conditions; adverse changes in the real estate and real estate capital markets; financing risks; the outcome of future litigation; regulatory proceedings or inquiries; and changes in laws or regulations or interpretations of current laws and regulations that impact the Company’s business, assets or classification as a real estate investment trust. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore there can be no assurance that such statements included in this Quarterly Report will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. In addition, the Company’s qualification as a real estate investment trust involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Readers should carefully review the Company’s financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as the risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes speaks only as of the date of this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or cautionary factors, as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.  
 
 
 
 
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
814 East Main Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 344-8121 | (804) 344-8129 FAX
applereitten.com
 
 
INVESTOR INFORMATION
For additional information about the Company, please
contact: Kelly Clarke, Director of Investor Services
(804) 727-6321 or kclarke@applereit.com