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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
OR
¨
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: 001-35972

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
46-2488594
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS employer identification number)
 
 
 
14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100
 
 
Dallas, Texas
 
75254
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)

(972) 490-9600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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. þ Yes ¨ No

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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). þ Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
Large accelerated filer
¨
 
Accelerated filer
þ
Non-accelerated filer
¨
 
Smaller reporting company
¨
    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes þ No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
 
25,969,239
(Class)
 
Outstanding at November 7, 2016


ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 
 



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Assets
 
 
 
 
Investments in hotel properties, net
 
$
1,018,889

 
$
1,091,479

Cash and cash equivalents
 
128,625

 
105,039

Restricted cash
 
41,098

 
33,135

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $73 and $68, respectively
 
17,527

 
13,370

Inventories
 
1,401

 
1,451

Note receivable
 
8,098

 
8,098

Deferred costs, net
 
139

 
755

Prepaid expenses
 
4,495

 
3,132

Investment in unconsolidated entity
 
—

 
48,365

Investment in Ashford Inc., at fair value
 
9,286

 
10,377

Derivative assets
 
3,012

 
753

Other assets
 
1,623

 
2,543

Intangible assets, net
 
22,920

 
23,160

Due from Ashford Trust OP, net
 
7

 
—

Due from related party, net
 
454

 
371

Due from third-party hotel managers
 
6,554

 
10,722

Total assets
 
$
1,264,128

 
$
1,352,750

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Indebtedness, net
 
$
766,030

 
$
835,592

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
51,123

 
43,568

Dividends and distributions payable
 
4,876

 
3,439

Unfavorable management contract liability, net
 
—

 
158

Due to Ashford Trust OP, net
 
—

 
528

Due to Ashford Inc., net
 
3,721

 
6,369

Due to third-party hotel managers
 
1,117

 
1,158

Intangible liability, net
 
3,640

 
3,682

Other liabilities
 
1,354

 
1,181

Total liabilities
 
$
831,861

 
$
895,675

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
 

 

5.50% Series B cumulative convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,890,850 and 2,600,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
 
65,960

 
62,248

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
 
63,095

 
61,781

Equity:
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 25,646,528 and 28,471,775 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
 
256

 
285

Additional paid-in capital
 
399,517

 
438,347

Accumulated deficit
 
(90,662
)
 
(99,773
)
Total stockholders’ equity of the Company
 
309,111

 
338,859

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities
 
(5,899
)
 
(5,813
)
Total equity
 
303,212

 
333,046

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
1,264,128

 
$
1,352,750

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

2

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
$
73,944

 
$
70,584

 
$
222,778

 
$
192,868

Food and beverage
20,106

 
16,346

 
72,022

 
58,368

Other
5,568

 
3,795

 
16,977

 
10,038

Total hotel revenue
99,618

 
90,725

 
311,777

 
261,274

Other
33

 
34

 
103

 
111

Total revenue
99,651

 
90,759

 
311,880

 
261,385

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hotel operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
16,926

 
14,804

 
49,841

 
41,895

Food and beverage
15,944

 
12,318

 
51,656

 
38,926

Other expenses
28,249

 
25,508

 
86,923

 
69,405

Management fees
3,820

 
3,709

 
11,958

 
10,564

Total hotel expenses
64,939

 
56,339

 
200,378

 
160,790

Property taxes, insurance and other
5,120

 
4,585

 
14,677

 
13,781

Depreciation and amortization
11,175

 
11,308

 
34,342

 
32,384

Advisory services fee
4,454

 
3,514

 
12,353

 
9,776

Transaction costs
63

 
255

 
501

 
255

Corporate general and administrative
2,653

 
1,502

 
16,414

 
3,810

Total expenses
88,404

 
77,503

 
278,665

 
220,796

Operating income
11,247

 
13,256

 
33,215

 
40,589

Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities
—

 
(3,399
)
 
(2,587
)
 
(4,219
)
Interest income
50

 
12

 
132

 
21

Gain on sale of hotel property
26,359

 
—

 
26,359

 
—

Other income (expense)
(78
)
 
(59
)
 
(88
)
 
1,233

Interest expense and amortization of loan costs
(9,795
)
 
(9,348
)
 
(31,066
)
 
(28,060
)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
(2,595
)
 
—

 
(2,595
)
 
(54
)
Unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc.
(458
)
 
(5,621
)
 
(1,091
)
 
(5,621
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
(3,912
)
 
(2,061
)
 
2,218

 
(2,101
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
20,818

 
(7,220
)
 
24,497

 
1,788

Income tax (expense) benefit
504

 
(62
)
 
(1,022
)
 
(371
)
Net income (loss)
21,322

 
(7,282
)
 
23,475

 
1,417

Income from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2,504
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(2,569
)
 
(1,068
)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
(1,960
)
 
1,532

 
(1,994
)
 
(671
)
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
16,858

 
(6,840
)
 
18,912

 
(322
)
Preferred dividends
(994
)
 
(895
)
 
(2,866
)
 
(1,093
)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
15,864

 
$
(7,735
)
 
$
16,046

 
$
(1,415
)
Income (loss) per share - basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
0.61

 
$
(0.29
)
 
$
0.58

 
$
(0.06
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
25,554

 
27,162

 
27,261

 
25,109

Income (loss) per share - diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
0.55

 
$
(0.29
)
 
$
0.56

 
$
(0.06
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted
33,874

 
27,162

 
31,887

 
25,109

Dividends declared per common share
$
0.12

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.34

 
$
0.25


See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

3

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income (loss)
$
21,322

 
$
(7,282
)
 
$
23,475

 
$
1,417

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total comprehensive income (loss)
21,322

 
(7,282
)
 
23,475

 
1,417

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities
(2,504
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(2,569
)
 
(1,068
)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
(1,960
)
 
1,532

 
(1,994
)
 
(671
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
16,858

 
$
(6,840
)
 
$
18,912

 
$
(322
)
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


4

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated Deficit
 
Noncontrolling
Interest in
Consolidated
Entities
 
Total
 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2016
28,472


$
285

 
$
438,347

 
$
(99,773
)
 
$
(5,813
)
 
$
333,046

 
$
61,781

Repurchase of common stock
(2,893
)
 
(29
)
 
(39,195
)
 
—

 
—

 
(39,224
)
 
—

Equity-based compensation
—


—

 
365

 
—

 
—

 
365

 
3,174

Issuance of restricted shares/units
70

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
19

Forfeiture of restricted common shares
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Dividends declared – common stock
—


—

 
—

 
(9,070
)
 
—

 
(9,070
)
 
—

Dividends declared – preferred stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,866
)
 
—

 
(2,866
)
 
—

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,655
)
 
(2,655
)
 
(1,738
)
Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
18,912

 
2,569

 
21,481

 
1,994

Redemption value adjustment
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,135

 
—

 
2,135

 
(2,135
)
Balance at September 30, 2016
25,647

 
$
256

 
$
399,517

 
$
(90,662
)
 
$
(5,899
)
 
$
303,212

 
$
63,095

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


5

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
23,475

 
$
1,417

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
34,342

 
32,384

Equity-based compensation
3,539

 
2,100

Bad debt expense
156

 
113

Amortization of loan costs
2,406

 
1,835

Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
2,595

 
54

Amortization of intangibles
71

 
(110
)
Gain on sale of hotel property
(26,359
)
 
—

Realized and unrealized gain on marketable securities
—

 
(1,068
)
Unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc.
1,091

 
5,621

Purchases of trading securities
—

 
(105,878
)
Sales of trading securities
—

 
55,654

Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives
(2,140
)
 
2,101

Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity
2,587

 
4,219

Deferred tax (benefit) expense
357

 
(918
)
Payments for derivatives
(114
)
 
(3,853
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of the effect of acquisitions and dispositions of hotel properties:
 
 
 
Restricted cash
(13,912
)
 
(1,433
)
Accounts receivable and inventories
(4,082
)
 
(687
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(1,346
)
 
(1,036
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
7,928

 
6,079

Due to/from related party, net
(104
)
 
6

Due to/from third-party hotel managers
4,027

 
(2,903
)
Due to/from Ashford Trust OP, net
(535
)
 
(757
)
Due to Ashford Inc.
(359
)
 
(105
)
Other liabilities
173

 
(1
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
33,796

 
(7,166
)
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from property insurance
—

 
24

Acquisition of hotel properties, net of cash acquired
—

 
(81,780
)
Proceeds from liquidation of AQUA U.S. Fund
43,489

 
—

Investment in Ashford Inc.
—

 
(16,623
)
Net proceeds from sales of hotel property
82,732

 
206

Change in restricted cash related to improvements and additions to hotel properties
5,158

 
(654
)
Improvements and additions to hotel properties
(16,615
)
 
(13,945
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
114,764

 
(112,772
)
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
Borrowings on indebtedness
—

 
70,000

Repayments of indebtedness
(71,283
)
 
(74,886
)
Payments of loan costs and exit fees
(2,664
)
 
(1,199
)
Payments for derivatives
(5
)
 
(8
)
Repurchase of common stock
(39,224
)
 
(8,875
)
Payments for dividends and distributions
(12,284
)
 
(7,725
)
Issuance of preferred stock
4,233

 
62,597

Issuance of common stock
—

 
3,104

Forfeiture of restricted shares/units
—

 
(7
)
Redemption of operating partnership units
—

 
(5,856
)
Distributions to a noncontrolling interest in a consolidated entity
(3,766
)
 
(2,938
)
Other
19

 
—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(124,974
)
 
34,207

 
 
 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
23,586

 
(85,731
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
105,039

 
171,439

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
128,625

 
$
85,708

 
 
 
 

6

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
29,039

 
$
25,830

Income taxes paid
379

 
1,788

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
 
 
 
Investment in unconsolidated entity
$
—

 
$
51,292

Net other assets and liabilities acquired
—

 
(3,208
)
Dividends and distributions declared but not paid
4,876

 
3,320

Capital expenditures accrued but not paid
1,181

 
613

Non-cash consideration from sale of property, plant and equipment
—

 
1,363

Investment in Ashford Inc.
—

 
1,363

Receivable related to liquidation of AQUA U.S. Fund
2,289

 
—

Accrued preferred stock offering expenses
—

 
258

Non-cash preferred stock offering expense
479

 
—

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)



1. Organization and Description of Business
Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Ashford Prime”), is a Maryland corporation that invests primarily in high revenue per available room (“RevPAR”), luxury, upper-upscale and upscale hotels in gateway and resort locations. High RevPAR, for purposes of our investment strategy, means RevPAR of at least twice the U.S. national average RevPAR for all hotels as determined by Smith Travel Research. Ashford Prime has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code. Ashford Prime conducts its business and owns substantially all of its assets through its operating partnership, Ashford Hospitality Prime Limited Partnership (“Ashford Prime OP”). In this report, the terms “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. and, as the context may require, all entities included in its financial statements.
We are advised by Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC (“Ashford LLC”) through an advisory agreement. Ashford LLC is a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., which was spun-off from, and remains an affiliate of, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (“Ashford Trust”). All of the hotels in our portfolio are currently asset-managed by Ashford LLC. We do not have any employees. All of the services that might be provided by employees are provided to us by Ashford LLC.
As of September 30, 2016, Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC, together with its affiliates (“Remington Lodging”), which is beneficially wholly-owned by Mr. Monty J. Bennett, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., chairman emeritus of Ashford Trust, managed two of our eleven hotel properties. Third-party management companies managed the remaining hotel properties. On September 17, 2015, Remington Lodging and Ashford Inc. entered into an agreement pursuant to which Ashford Inc. will acquire all of the general partner interest and 80% of the limited partner interests in Remington Lodging. On April 12, 2016, Ashford Inc.’s stockholders approved the acquisition. On June 22, 2016 and on September 22, 2016, Ashford Inc. amended the agreement extending the date with respect to which Ashford Inc. and Remington Lodging have the right to terminate the agreement if the acquisition is not consummated to April 7, 2017. The acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of various conditions, and if completed, will not impact our management agreements with Remington Lodging.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of such wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries of Ashford Prime OP that as of September 30, 2016, own and operate eleven hotels in six states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The portfolio includes nine wholly-owned hotel properties and two hotel properties that are owned through a partnership in which Ashford Prime OP has a controlling interest. These hotels represent 3,702 total rooms, or 3,467 net rooms, excluding those attributable to our partner. As a REIT, Ashford Prime needs to comply with limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code related to operating hotels. As of September 30, 2016, ten of our eleven hotel properties were leased by wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries that are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”) for federal income tax purposes (collectively the TRS entities are referred to as “Prime TRS”). One hotel property is owned by a TRS entity. Prime TRS then engages third-party or affiliated hotel management companies to operate the hotels under management contracts. Hotel operating results related to the hotel properties are included in the consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2016, eight hotel properties were leased by Ashford Prime’s wholly-owned TRS and two hotel properties majority-owned through a consolidated partnership were leased to a TRS wholly-owned by such consolidated partnership. Each leased hotel is leased under a percentage lease that provides for each lessee to pay in each calendar month the base rent plus, in each calendar quarter, percentage rent, if any, based on hotel revenues. Lease revenue from Prime TRS is eliminated in consolidation. The hotels are operated under management contracts with Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”), Hilton Worldwide (“Hilton”), Accor Business and Leisure Management, LLC (“Accor”) and Remington Lodging, which are eligible independent contractors under the Internal Revenue Code.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation—The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiaries, and its majority-owned entities in which it has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements. We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. We believe the disclosures made herein are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes

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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


thereto included in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 15, 2016.
Ashford Prime OP is considered to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”), as defined by authoritative accounting guidance. A VIE must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIE’s activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, (ii) an implicit financial responsibility to ensure that a VIE operates as designed, and (iii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. All major decisions related to Ashford Prime OP that most significantly impact its economic performance, including but not limited to operating procedures with respect to business affairs and any acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings or other transactions with sellers, purchasers, lenders, brokers, agents and other applicable representatives, are subject to the approval of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Ashford Prime OP General Partner LLC, its general partner. As such, we consolidate Ashford Prime OP.
The following items affect reporting comparability of our historical consolidated financial statements:
•
Historical seasonality patterns at some of our properties cause fluctuations in our overall operating results. Consequently, operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016.
•
On July 9, 2015, we acquired the Bardessono Hotel and Spa (“Bardessono Hotel”) and on December 15, 2015, we acquired the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, USVI (“Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas”). The operating results of these properties are included in our results of operations as of their acquisition dates.
•
On July 1, 2016, we sold the Courtyard Seattle Downtown.
Use of Estimates—The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Impairment of Investments in Hotel Properties—Hotel properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the hotel is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of the hotel to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, which take into account current market conditions and our intent with respect to holding or disposing of the hotel. If our analysis indicates that the carrying value of the hotel is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, we recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the property’s net book value exceeds its estimated fair value, or fair value, less cost to sell. In evaluating the impairment of hotel properties, we make many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, expected holding period and expected useful life. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including internally developed discounted cash flow models, comparable market transactions and third-party appraisals, where considered necessary. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, we have not recorded any impairment charges.
Investment in Unconsolidated Entity and Ashford Inc.—We held an investment in an unconsolidated entity, in which we had an ownership interest of 45.3% that was accounted for under the equity method of accounting by recording the initial investment and our percentage of interest in the entity’s net income/loss. We liquidated our investment in June 2016. We reviewed the investment in unconsolidated entity for impairment in each reporting period pursuant to the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of our investment. Any impairment is recorded in equity in loss in unconsolidated entity. No such impairment was recorded in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. We also hold approximately 195,000 shares of Ashford Inc. common stock, which represented an approximate 9.7% ownership interest in Ashford Inc. and had a fair value of $9.3 million at September 30, 2016. This investment would typically be accounted for under the equity method of accounting, under Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 323-10 - Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures since we exercise significant influence. However, we have elected to record our investment in Ashford Inc. using the fair value option under ASC 825-10 - Fair Value Option - Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.
Our investments in certain unconsolidated entities are considered to be variable interests in the underlying entities. VIEs, as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIEs activities that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance, (ii) an implicit financial responsibility to ensure that a VIE operates as designed, and (iii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Because we do not have the power and financial responsibility to direct the unconsolidated entities’ activities and operations, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these entities on an ongoing

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basis, and therefore such entities should not be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition—Hotel revenues, including room, food, beverage, and ancillary revenues such as long-distance telephone service, laundry, parking and space rentals, are recognized when services have been rendered. Taxes collected from customers and submitted to taxing authorities are not recorded in revenue.
Equity-Based Compensation—Stock/unit-based compensation for non-employees is accounted for at fair value based on the market price of the shares at period end in accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance that results in recording expense, included in “advisory services fee” and “management fees,” equal to the fair value of the award in proportion to the requisite service period satisfied during the period. Performance stock units (“PSUs”) and performance-based Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) units granted to certain executive officers are accounted for at fair value at period end based on a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model that results in recording expense, included in “advisory services fee,” equal to the fair value of the award in proportion to the requisite service period satisfied during the period. Stock/unit grants to independent directors are recorded at fair value based on the market price of the shares at grant date, which amount is fully expensed as the grants of stock/units are fully vested on the date of grant.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards—In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”). The ASU amends the consolidation guidance for VIEs and general partners’ investments in limited partnerships and modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We have adopted this standard effective January 1, 2016, and the adoption of this standard did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards—In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model, which requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The update will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which defers the effective date to fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The FASB has also issued additional updates that further clarify the requirements of Topic 606 and provide implementation guidance. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”), to provide guidance on management's responsibility to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. ASU 2014-15 also requires certain disclosures if conditions or events raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. ASU 2014-15 applies to all entities and is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard will have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”), which requires an entity to: (i) measure equity investments at fair value through net income, with certain exceptions; (ii) present in OCI the changes in instrument-specific credit risk for financial liabilities measured using the fair value option; (iii) present financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset; (iv) calculate the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes based on an exit price and; (v) assess a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to unrealized losses of AFS debt securities in combination with other deferred tax assets. ASU 2016-01 provides an election to subsequently measure certain nonmarketable equity investments at cost less any impairment and adjusted for certain observable price changes. It also requires a qualitative impairment assessment of such equity investments and amends certain fair value disclosure requirements. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Certain provisions of ASU 2016-01 are eligible for early adoption. We are evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-01 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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recognition in the income statement. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. We are evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-02 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). The ASU sets forth an “expected credit loss” impairment model to replace the current “incurred loss” method of recognizing credit losses. The standard requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for most financial assets held. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-13 will have on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments - a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force (“ASU 2016-15”). The new guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. Certain issues addressed in this guidance include - Debt payments or debt extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, distributions received from equity method investments and beneficial interests in securitization transactions. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-15 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
3. Investments in Hotel Properties, net
Investments in hotel properties, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Land
 
$
210,696

 
$
227,620

Buildings and improvements
 
969,222

 
1,017,086

Furniture, fixtures and equipment
 
66,584

 
68,529

Construction in progress
 
6,369

 
2,386

Total cost
 
1,252,871

 
1,315,621

Accumulated depreciation
 
(233,982
)
 
(224,142
)
Investments in hotel properties, net
 
$
1,018,889

 
$
1,091,479


Final Purchase Price Allocation
Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas
On December 15, 2015, we acquired a 100% interest in the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands for total consideration of $64.0 million. Subsequent to the close of the transaction, we completed the financing of a $42.0 million mortgage loan. See note 7. We prepared a purchase price allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The final purchase price allocation was prepared with the assistance of a third-party appraisal firm during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The final purchase price allocation resulted in adjustments to land, buildings and improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment, which resulted in a $25,000 increase in depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016. This valuation is considered a Level 3 valuation technique.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition (in thousands):
 
Preliminary Allocations as of December 31, 2015
 
Adjustments
 
Final Allocations as of March 31, 2016
Land
$
25,264

 
$
269

 
$
25,533

Buildings and improvements
34,853

 
(3,100
)
 
31,753

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
3,883

 
2,831

 
6,714

 
$
64,000

 
$
—

 
$
64,000

4. Hotel Disposition
On July 1, 2016, the Company sold the Courtyard Seattle Downtown for $84.5 million in cash. The sale resulted in a gain of $26.4 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and is included in “gain on sale of hotel property” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Since the sale of the hotel property does not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on our operations or financial results, its results of operations were not reported as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
We included the results of operations for these assets through the date of disposition in net income (loss) as shown in the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The following table includes the condensed financial information from this hotel property (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Total hotel revenue
$
—

 
$
5,662

 
$
7,995

 
$
12,877

Total hotel operating expenses
—

 
(3,163
)
 
(4,463
)
 
(7,174
)
Operating income
—

 
2,499

 
3,532

 
5,703

Property taxes, insurance and other
—

 
(159
)
 
(333
)
 
(472
)
Depreciation and amortization
—

 
(531
)
 
(834
)
 
(1,558
)
Gain on sale of hotel property
26,359

 
—

 
26,359

 
—

Interest expense and amortization of loan costs
—

 
(881
)
 
(1,709
)
 
(2,624
)
Net income
26,359

 
928

 
27,015

 
1,049

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
(2,899
)
 
(153
)
 
(2,972
)
 
(173
)
Net income attributable to the Company
$
23,460

 
$
775

 
$
24,043

 
$
876

5. Note Receivable
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we owned a note receivable of $8.1 million from the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The note bears interest at a rate of 12.85% and matures in 2018. The interest income recorded on the note receivable is offset against the interest expense recorded on the TIF loan of the same amount. See note 7.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


6. Investment in Unconsolidated Entity
Ashford Inc.
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we held approximately 195,000 shares of Ashford Inc. common stock. This represented an approximate 9.7% ownership interest in Ashford Inc. for both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. See notes 10 and 11.
As we exercise significant influence over Ashford Inc., this investment would typically be accounted for under the equity method of accounting, under ASC 323-10 - Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures. However, we have elected to record our investment in Ashford Inc. using the fair value option under ASC 825-10 - Fair Value Option - Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. We have elected to use the fair value option to account for our investment in Ashford Inc. as the fair value is readily available since Ashford Inc. common stock is traded on a national exchange. The fair value of our investment in Ashford Inc. is included in “investment in Ashford Inc., at fair value” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, and changes in market value are included in “unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc.” on our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
The following tables summarize the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and the condensed statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, of Ashford Inc. (in thousands):
Ashford Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Total assets
 
$
125,957

 
$
166,991

Total liabilities
 
35,648

 
30,115

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
1,386

 
240

Total stockholders’ equity of Ashford Inc.
 
34,346

 
32,165

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities
 
54,577

 
104,471

Total equity
 
88,923

 
136,636

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
125,957

 
$
166,991

Our investment in Ashford Inc., at fair value
 
$
9,286

 
$
10,377


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Ashford Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Total revenue
 
$
16,538

 
$
14,496

 
$
48,099

 
$
42,103

Total operating expenses
 
(16,673
)
 
(13,219
)
 
(50,938
)
 
(45,600
)
Operating income (loss)
 
(135
)
 
1,277

 
(2,839
)
 
(3,497
)
Realized and unrealized loss on investment in unconsolidated entity
 
—

 
(1,954
)
 
(1,460
)
 
(3,020
)
Realized and unrealized loss on investments
 
(441
)
 
(7,826
)
 
(5,889
)
 
(9,781
)
Other
 
59

 
385

 
(21
)
 
599

Income tax expense
 
(575
)
 
(1,036
)
 
(560
)
 
(1,500
)
Net loss
 
(1,092
)
 
(9,154
)
 
(10,769
)
 
(17,199
)
Loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
486

 
9,208

 
6,852

 
13,323

Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
321

 
—

 
794

 
10

Net income (loss) attributable to Ashford Inc.
 
$
(285
)
 
$
54

 
$
(3,123
)
 
$
(3,866
)
Our unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc.
 
$
(458
)
 
$
(5,621
)
 
$
(1,091
)
 
$
(5,621
)
AQUA U.S. Fund
In June 2015, for consideration of certain marketable securities, we obtained a 45.3% ownership interest in the AQUA U.S. Fund, previously named the REHE Fund. The AQUA U.S. Fund is managed by Ashford Investment Management, LLC (“AIM”), an indirect subsidiary of Ashford Inc. As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the AQUA U.S. Fund was consolidated by Ashford Inc. The AQUA U.S. Fund invests substantially all of its assets in the Ashford Quantitative Alternatives Master Fund, LP (the “Master Fund”), previously named the AIM Real Estate Hedged Equity Master Fund, LP, and as a consequence of our investment in the AQUA U.S. Fund, we obtained an indirect interest in the Master Fund. Our maximum exposure of loss is limited to our investment in the AQUA U.S. Fund.
During the second quarter of 2016, we liquidated our investment in the AQUA U.S. Fund subject to a 5% hold back which is expected to be paid upon completion of the audit of the AQUA U.S. Fund’s financial statements, or sooner at the general partner’s discretion. As of September 30, 2016, we held a receivable from the AQUA U.S. Fund of $2.3 million, included in Due to Ashford Inc. on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The following tables summarize the condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 and the condensed statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 of the AQUA U.S. Fund (in thousands):
Ashford Quantitative Alternative (U.S.) Fund, LP
Condensed Balance Sheet
(unaudited)
 
 
December 31, 2015
Total assets
 
$
106,792

Partners’ capital
 
106,792

Total liabilities and partners’ capital
 
$
106,792

Our ownership interest in the AQUA U.S. Fund
 
$
48,365


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


Ashford Quantitative Alternative (U.S.) Fund, LP
Condensed Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
Total investment income
 
$
52

 
$
508

 
$
732

Net expenses
 
(262
)
 
(205
)
 
(235
)
Net investment income (loss)
 
(210
)
 
303


497

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
 
940

 
(7,839
)
 
(10,829
)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
 
(6,331
)
 
29

 
1,064

Net loss attributable to the AQUA U.S. Fund
 
$
(5,601
)
 
$
(7,507
)
 
$
(9,268
)
Our equity in loss of the AQUA U.S. Fund
 
$
(2,587
)
 
$
(3,399
)
 
$
(4,219
)
The Master Fund generally invests in publicly traded equity securities and put and call options on publicly traded equity securities. The AQUA U.S. Fund records its investment in the Master Fund at its proportionate share of net assets. Income (loss) and distributions are allocated to the AQUA U.S. Fund’s partners based on their ownership percentage of the AQUA U.S. Fund. Our equity in loss in the AQUA U.S. Fund represented our share of the AQUA U.S. Fund’s loss for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. We were not obligated to pay any portion of the management fee or the performance allocation in favor of the AQUA U.S. Fund’s investment manager and general partner, respectively, but did share pro-rata in all other applicable expenses of the AQUA U.S. Fund. As of December 31, 2015, we owned an approximate 45.3% ownership interest in the AQUA U.S. Fund.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


7. Indebtedness
Indebtedness consisted of the following (in thousands):
Indebtedness
 
Collateral
 
Maturity
 
Interest Rate
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Secured revolving credit facility(3)
 
None
 
November 2016
 
Base Rate (2) + 1.25% to 2.75% or LIBOR(1) + 2.25% to 3.75%
 
$
—

 
$
—

Mortgage loan(4)
 
1 hotel
 
March 2017
 
LIBOR(1) + 2.30%
 
80,000

 
80,000

Mortgage loan(5)
 
1 hotel
 
March 2017
 
LIBOR(1) + 2.25%
 
70,000

 
70,000

Mortgage loan(6)
 
1 hotel
 
April 2017
 
5.91%
 
33,010

 
33,381

Mortgage loan(7)
 
1 hotel
 
April 2017
 
5.95%
 
56,136

 
122,374

Mortgage loan
 
3 hotels
 
April 2017
 
5.95%
 
246,277

 
249,020

Mortgage loan(5)
 
1 hotel
 
December 2017
 
LIBOR(1) + 4.95%
 
40,000

 
40,000

Mortgage loan(5)
 
1 hotel
 
December 2017
 
LIBOR(1) + 4.95%
 
42,000

 
42,000

TIF loan(6) (8)
 
1 hotel
 
June 2018
 
12.85%
 
8,098

 
8,098

Mortgage loan(9)
 
2 hotels
 
November 2019
 
LIBOR(1) + 2.65%
 
193,428

 
195,359

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
768,949

 
840,232

Deferred loan costs, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,919
)
 
(4,640
)
Indebtedness, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
766,030

 
$
835,592

__________________
(1) 
LIBOR rates were 0.531% and 0.430% at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
(2) 
Base Rate, as defined in the secured revolving credit facility agreement, is the greater of (i) the prime rate set by Bank of America, or (ii) federal funds rate + 0.5%.
(3) 
Our borrowing capacity under our secured revolving credit facility is $150.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further increase the borrowing capacity to an aggregate of $300.0 million. We may use up to $15.0 million for standby letters of credit. The secured revolving credit facility has two one-year extension options subject to advance notice, satisfaction of certain conditions and a 0.25% extension fee.
(4) 
This loan has three one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, of which the first was exercised in March 2016.
(5) 
This loan has three one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
(6) 
These loans are collateralized by the same property.
(7) 
Approximately $65 million of the mortgage loan was repaid upon the sale of Courtyard Seattle Downtown which occurred on July 1, 2016.
(8) 
The interest expense from the TIF loan is offset against interest income recorded on the note receivable of the same amount. See note 5.
(9) 
This loan has two one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
We are required to maintain certain financial ratios under our secured revolving credit facility. If we violate covenants in any debt agreement, we could be required to repay all or a portion of our indebtedness before maturity at a time when we might be unable to arrange financing for such repayment on attractive terms, if at all. Violations of certain debt covenants may result in our inability to borrow unused amounts under our line of credit, even if repayment of some or all of our borrowings is not required. The assets of certain of our subsidiaries are pledged under non-recourse indebtedness and are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of the consolidated group. As of September 30, 2016, we were in compliance in all material respects with all covenants or other requirements set forth in our debt agreements as amended.

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(unaudited)


8. Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - Basic and diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
16,858

 
$
(6,840
)
 
$
18,912

 
$
(322
)
Less: Dividends on preferred stock
(994
)
 
(895
)
 
(2,866
)
 
(1,093
)
Less: Dividends on common stock
(3,064
)
 
(2,833
)
 
(9,041
)
 
(6,449
)
Less: Dividends on unvested performance stock units
(19
)
 
(35
)
 
(73
)
 
(70
)
Less: Dividends on unvested restricted shares
(12
)
 
(14
)
 
(34
)
 
(27
)
Less: Net income allocated to unvested performance stock units
(142
)
 
—

 
(15
)
 
—

Less: Net income allocated to unvested restricted shares
(63
)
 
—

 
(32
)
 
—

Undistributed net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders
12,564

 
(10,617
)
 
6,851

 
(7,961
)
Add back: Dividends on common stock
3,064

 
2,833

 
9,041

 
6,449

Distributed and undistributed net income (loss) - basic
$
15,628

 
$
(7,784
)
 
$
15,892

 
$
(1,512
)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
1,960

 
—

 
1,994

 
—

Dividends on preferred stock
994

 
—

 
—

 
—

Distributed and undistributed net income (loss) - diluted
$
18,582

 
$
(7,784
)
 
$
17,886

 
$
(1,512
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
25,554

 
27,162

 
27,261

 
25,109

Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units
4,395

 
—

 
4,524

 
—

Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock
3,824

 
—

 
—

 
—

Incentive fee shares
101

 
—

 
102

 
—

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted
33,874

 
27,162

 
31,887

 
25,109

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) per share - basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders per share
$
0.61

 
$
(0.29
)
 
$
0.58

 
$
(0.06
)
Income (loss) per share - diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders per share
$
0.55

 
$
(0.29
)
 
$
0.56

 
$
(0.06
)

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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


Due to their anti-dilutive effect, the computation of diluted income (loss) per share does not reflect the adjustments for the following items (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders is not adjusted for:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income allocated to unvested restricted shares
$
75

 
$
14

 
$
66

 
$
27

Income allocated to unvested performance stock units
161

 
35

 
88

 
70

Income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
—

 
(1,532
)
 
—

 
671

Dividends on preferred stock
—

 
895

 
2,866

 
1,093

Total
$
236

 
$
(588
)
 
$
3,020

 
$
1,861

Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of unvested restricted shares
56

 
64

 
55

 
38

Effect of unvested performance stock units
65

 
181

 
58

 
69

Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units
—

 
5,385

 
—

 
7,446

Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock
—

 
3,439

 
3,608

 
1,398

Total
121

 
9,069

 
3,721

 
8,951


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


9. Derivative Instruments
Interest Rate Derivatives—We are exposed to risks arising from our business operations, economic conditions and financial markets. To manage these risks, we primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our debt and our cash flows. The interest rate derivatives include interest rate caps and interest rate floors, which are subject to master netting settlement arrangements. All derivatives are recorded at fair value.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, concurrent with the extension of our $80.0 million mortgage loan, we extended our existing interest rate cap with a notional amount of $80.0 million, maturity date of March 2017 and a strike rate of 5.78% for a total cost of $5,000. This instrument was not designated as a cash flow hedge.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we entered into an interest rate cap with a notional amount and strike rate of $56.0 million and 4.50%, respectively, which had an effective date of March 2015, a maturity date of March 2017 and a total cost of $8,000. The instrument was not designated as a cash flow hedge. This instrument caps the interest rate on our mortgage loan with a principal balance of $70.0 million and a maturity date of March 2017. We also entered into two interest rate floors with an aggregate notional amount and strike rate of $3.0 billion and -0.25%, respectively, effective dates of July 2015 and maturity dates of July 2020, for a total cost of $3.5 million.
As of September 30, 2016, we had interest rate caps with notional amounts totaling $368.0 million and strike rates ranging from 2.00% to 5.78%. These instruments had maturity dates ranging from December 2016 to January 2018. As of September 30, 2016, we had interest rate floors with notional amounts totaling $3.0 billion and strike rates of -0.25%. These instruments each has a maturity date of July 2020.
Options on Futures Contracts—During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we purchased an option on Eurodollar futures for a total cost of $124,000 and a maturity date of June 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we purchased options on Eurodollar futures for total costs of $372,000 and maturity dates ranging from September 2016 to March 2017.
10. Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Hierarchy—Our financial instruments measured at fair value either on a recurring or a non-recurring basis are classified in a hierarchy for disclosure purposes consisting of three levels based on the observability of inputs in the market place as discussed below:
•
Level 1: Fair value measurements that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that we have the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities. Market price data generally is obtained from exchange or dealer markets.
•
Level 2: Fair value measurements based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
•
Level 3: Fair value measurements based on valuation techniques that use significant inputs that are unobservable. The circumstances for using these measurements include those in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.
The fair value of interest rate caps is determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates rise above the strike rates of the caps. The variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts on the caps are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves (LIBOR forward curves) and volatilities (the Level 2 inputs). We also incorporate credit valuation adjustments (the Level 3 inputs) to appropriately reflect both our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk.
The fair value of interest rate floors is calculated using a third-party discounted cash flow model based on future cash flows that are expected to be received over the remaining life of the floor. These expected future cash flows are probability-weighted projections based on the contract terms, accounting for both the magnitude and likelihood of potential payments, which are both computed using the appropriate LIBOR forward curve and market implied volatilities as of the valuation date (Level 2 inputs).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


The fair value of options on futures contracts is determined based on the last reported settlement price as of the measurement date (Level 1 inputs). These exchange-traded options are centrally cleared, and a clearinghouse stands in between all trades to ensure that the obligations involved in the trades are satisfied.
When a majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, when the valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counter-parties, which we consider significant (10% or more) to the overall valuation of our derivatives, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers of inputs between levels are determined at the end of each reporting period.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level within which measurements fall in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
 
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Total
 
September 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivatives - floors
$
—

 
$
2,914

 
$
2,914

 
Interest rate derivatives - caps
—

 
1

 
1

 
Options on futures contracts
97

 
—

 
97

 
 
97

 
2,915

 
3,012

(1) 
Non-derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in Ashford Inc.
9,286

 
—

 
9,286

 
Total
$
9,383

 
$
2,915

 
$
12,298

 
 
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Total
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivatives - floors
$
—

 
$
578

 
$
578

 
Interest rate derivatives - caps
—

 
58

 
58

 
Options on futures contracts
117

 
—

 
117

 
 
117

 
636

 
753

(1) 
Non-derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in Ashford Inc.
10,377

 
—

 
10,377

 
Total
$
10,494

 
$
636

 
$
11,130

 
__________________
(1) 
Reported as “derivative assets” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


Effect of Fair Value Measured Assets and Liabilities on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
The following table summarizes the effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
 
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivatives - floors
 
$
(3,911
)
 
$
(2,059
)
 
$
2,336

 
$
(2,059
)
 
Interest rate derivatives - caps
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(62
)
 
(42
)
 
Equity put options
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,017
)
 
Equity call options
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
23

 
Options on futures contracts
 
(77
)
 
—

 
(134
)
 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 


 
Non-derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in Ashford Inc.
 
(458
)
 
(5,621
)
 
(1,091
)
 
(5,621
)
 
Equity - American Depositary Receipt
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(75
)
 
Equity securities
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
560

 
U.S. treasury securities
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
53

 
Total
 
(4,448
)
 
(7,682
)
 
1,049

 
(8,178
)
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short equity put options
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
680

 
Short equity call options
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
844

 
Net
 
$
(4,448
)
 
$
(7,682
)
 
$
1,049

 
$
(6,654
)
 
Total combined
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivatives - floors
 
$
(3,911
)
 
$
(2,059
)
 
$
2,336

 
$
(2,059
)
 
Interest rate derivatives - caps
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(62
)
 
(42
)
 
Options on futures contracts
 
1

 
—

 
(56
)
 
—

 
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
 
(3,912
)
 
(2,061
)
 
2,218

 
(2,101
)
 
Realized loss on options on future contracts
 
(78
)
(1) 
—

(1) 
(78
)
(1) 
—

(1) 
Unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc.
 
(458
)
 
(5,621
)
 
(1,091
)
 
(5,621
)
 
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Realized gain on marketable securities
 
—

(1) 
—

(1) 
—

(1) 
1,068

(1) 
Net
 
$
(4,448
)
 
$
(7,682
)
 
$
1,049

 
$
(6,654
)
 
__________________
(1) 
Reported as “other income (expense)” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


11. Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Determining the estimated fair values of certain financial instruments such as notes receivable and indebtedness requires considerable judgment to interpret market data. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Accordingly, the estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts at which these instruments could be purchased, sold or settled.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in Ashford Inc.
 
$
9,286

 
$
9,286

 
$
10,377

 
$
10,377

Derivative assets
 
3,012

 
3,012

 
753

 
753

Financial assets not measured at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
128,625

 
$
128,625

 
$
105,039

 
$
105,039

Restricted cash
 
41,098

 
41,098

 
33,135

 
33,135

Accounts receivable, net
 
17,527

 
17,527

 
13,370

 
13,370

Note receivable
 
8,098

 
8,768 to 9,691

 
8,098

 
9,157 to 10,120

Due from Ashford Trust OP, net
 
7

 
7

 
—

 
—

Due from related party, net
 
454

 
454

 
371

 
371

Due from third-party hotel managers
 
6,554

 
6,554

 
10,722

 
10,722

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indebtedness
 
$
768,949

 
$729,637 to 806,442

 
$
840,232

 
$801,058 to $885,379

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
51,123

 
51,123

 
43,568

 
43,568

Dividends and distributions payable
 
4,876

 
4,876

 
3,439

 
3,439

Due to Ashford Trust OP, net
 
—

 
—

 
528

 
528

Due to Ashford Inc.
 
3,721

 
3,721

 
6,369

 
6,369

Due to third-party hotel managers
 
1,117

 
1,117

 
1,158

 
1,158

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. These financial assets have maturities of less than 90 days and most bear interest at market rates. The carrying value approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.
Accounts receivable, net, due from related party, net, accounts payable and accrued expenses, dividends and distributions payable, due to/from Ashford Trust OP, net, due to Ashford Inc. and due to/from third-party hotel managers. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.
Note receivable. Fair value of the note receivable was determined by using similar loans with similar collateral. Since there is very little to no trading activity, we relied on our internal analysis of what we believe a willing buyer would pay for this note at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. We estimated the fair value of the note receivable to be approximately 8.3% to 19.7% higher than the carrying value of $8.1 million at September 30, 2016 and approximately 13.1% to 25.0% higher than the carrying value of $8.1 million at December 31, 2015. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.
Investment in Ashford Inc. Fair value of the investment in Ashford Inc. is based on the quoted closing price on the balance sheet date. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.
Derivative assets. Fair value of the interest rate derivatives is determined using the net present value of the expected cash flows of each derivative based on the market-based interest rate curve and adjusted for credit spreads of us and the counterparties. Fair value of interest rate floors is calculated using a third-party discounted cash flow model based on future cash flows that are expected to be received over the remaining life of the floor. The fair values of options on futures contracts are valued at their last reported settlement price as of the measurement date. See notes 2, 9 and 10 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining fair values.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


Indebtedness. Fair value of indebtedness is determined using future cash flows discounted at current replacement rates for these instruments. Cash flows are determined using a forward interest rate yield curve. The current replacement rates are determined by using the U.S. Treasury yield curve or the index to which these financial instruments are tied, and adjusted for the credit spreads. Credit spreads take into consideration general market conditions, maturity and collateral. We estimated the fair value of the total indebtedness to be approximately 94.9% to 104.9% of the carrying value of $768.9 million at September 30, 2016 and approximately 95.3% to 105.4% of the carrying value of $840.2 million at December 31, 2015. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.
12. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership represents the limited partners’ proportionate share of equity and their allocable share of equity in earnings/losses of Ashford Prime OP, which is an allocation of net income/loss attributable to the common unitholders based on the weighted average ownership percentage of these limited partners’ common units of limited partnership interest in the operating partnership (“common units”) and units issued under our Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP units”) that are vested. Beginning one year after issuance, each common unit may be redeemed, by the holder, for either cash or, at our sole discretion, one share of our common stock.
LTIP units, which are issued to certain executives and employees of Ashford LLC as compensation, have vesting periods of three years. Additionally, certain independent members of the board of directors have elected to receive LTIP units as part of their compensation, which are fully vested upon grant. Upon reaching economic parity with common units, each vested LTIP unit can be converted by the holder into one common unit which can then be redeemed for cash or, at our election, settled in our common stock. An LTIP unit will achieve parity with the common units upon the sale or deemed sale of all or substantially all of the assets of our operating partnership at a time when our stock is trading at a level in excess of the price it was trading on the date of the LTIP issuance. More specifically, LTIP units will achieve full economic parity with common units in connection with (i) the actual sale of all or substantially all of the assets of our operating partnership or (ii) the hypothetical sale of such assets, which results from a capital account revaluation, as defined in the partnership agreement, for our operating partnership.
On June 8, 2015, the compensation committee of the board of directors of the Company approved performance-based LTIP units to certain executive officers. The award agreements provide for the grant of a target number of approximately 195,000 performance-based LTIP units that will be settled in common units of the Ashford Prime OP, if and when the applicable vesting criteria have been achieved following the end of the performance and service period, which began on January 1, 2015 and ends on December 31, 2017. The target number of performance-based LTIP units may be adjusted from 0% to 200% based on achievement of a specified relative total stockholder return based on the formula determined by the Company’s Compensation Committee on the grant date. A total of 389,000 performance-based LTIP units representing 200% of the target were issued. The performance criteria for the performance-based LTIP units are based on market conditions under the relevant literature, and the performance-based LTIP units were granted to non-employees. The unamortized fair value of performance-based LTIP units of $1.9 million at September 30, 2016 will be expensed over a period of 1.25 years. Compensation expense of $363,000 and $1.1 million was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and is included in “advisory services fee” on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. No compensation expense was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.
As of September 30, 2016, we have issued a total of 760,000 LTIP units (including performance-based LTIP units), all of which, other than approximately 3,000 units issued in March 2015, 6,000 units issued in May 2015 and 389,000 issued in June 2015, respectively, had reached full economic parity with, and are convertible into, common units. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, expense of $375,000 and $1.1 million was recorded related to LTIP units issued to Ashford LLC’s employees, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, expense of $244,000 and $872,000, respectively, was associated with LTIP units issued to Ashford LLC’s employees. These amounts are included in “advisory services fee.” Expense of $0 and $44,000 was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and expense of $102,000 was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, which was related to LTIP units issued to our independent directors. These amounts are included in “corporate general and administrative” expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the unrecognized cost of LTIP units, which was $799,000 at September 30, 2016, will be amortized over a period of 2.5 years.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, no common units were redeemed by the holders. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 345,000 common units with an aggregate fair value of $5.9 million at redemption were redeemed by the holders and, at our election, we issued cash per unit to satisfy the redemption price. Excluding the Ashford Trust redemption of our OP common units, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70,000 and 100,000 common units with an aggregate fair value of $1.1 million and $1.6 million at redemption, respectively, were redeemed by the holders and, at our election, we issued shares of our common stock to satisfy the redemption price.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


Redeemable noncontrolling interests in Ashford Prime OP as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, were $63.1 million and $61.8 million, respectively, which represented ownership of our operating partnership of 11.00% and 12.75%, respectively. The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, included adjustments of $10.4 million and $12.5 million, respectively, to reflect the excess of redemption value over the accumulated historical costs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we allocated net income of $2.0 million and $2.0 million to the redeemable noncontrolling interests, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we allocated net loss of $1.5 million and net income of $671,000 to the redeemable noncontrolling interests, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we declared aggregate cash distributions to holders of common units and holders of LTIP units of $572,000 and $1.7 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we declared aggregate cash distributions to holders of common units and holders of LTIP units of $438,000 and $1.7 million, respectively. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership. See note 13 for discussion of Series C Preferred Stock.
Ashford Trust Distribution of Ashford Prime Common Stock and Ashford Prime OP Common Units—On July 13, 2015, Ashford Trust announced that its board of directors had declared the distribution (1) to its stockholders of approximately 4.1 million shares of common stock of Ashford Prime to be received by Ashford Trust upon redemption of Ashford Prime OP common units and (2) to the common unit holders of Ashford Hospitality Trust Limited Partnership of its remaining common units of Ashford Prime OP. The distribution occurred on July 27, 2015, to stockholders and common unit holders of record as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange on July 20, 2015. The distribution had an aggregate fair value of approximately $61.7 million at redemption. As a result of the distribution, Ashford Trust has no ownership interest in Ashford Prime.
13. Equity and Stock-Based Compensation
Dividends—Common stock dividends declared for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, were $3.1 million and $9.1 million, respectively. Common stock dividends declared for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, were $2.9 million and $6.5 million, respectively.
Performance Stock Units—On June 8, 2015, the compensation committee of the board of directors of the Company approved grants of PSUs to certain executive officers. The award agreements provide for the grant of a target number of approximately 155,000 PSUs that will be settled in shares of common stock of the Company, if and when the applicable vesting criteria have been achieved following the end of the performance and service period, which began on January 1, 2015 and ends on December 31, 2017. The target number of PSUs may be adjusted from 0% to 200% based on achievement of a specified relative total stockholder return based on the formula determined by the Company’s Compensation Committee on the grant date. The performance criteria for the PSUs are based on market conditions under the relevant literature, and the PSUs were granted to non-employees. At September 30, 2016, the outstanding PSUs had an unamortized fair value of $1.6 million which is expected to be recognized over a period of 1.25 years. Compensation expense of $291,000 and $703,000 was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and is included in “advisory services fee” on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, expense of $613,000 and $750,000 was associated with PSUs issued to certain executive officers and included in “advisory services fee.”
Restricted Stock Units—For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, expense of $129,000 and $374,000, respectively, was associated with restricted shares of our common stock issued to Ashford LLC’s employees and included in “advisory services fee” on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, this expense was $78,000 and $224,000, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, expense of $26,000 and $50,000, respectively, was associated with restricted shares granted to certain employees of Remington Lodging, and was recorded as a component of “management fees” in our consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, expense of $50,000 and $227,000, respectively, was associated with shares of our common stock issued to our independent directors and included in “corporate general and administrative” expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, this expense was $0 and $153,000, respectively. At September 30, 2016, the unrecognized cost of the unvested shares of restricted stock issued to Ashford LLC’s and Remington Lodging employees was $923,000 which will be expensed over a period of 2.75 years.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)


Stock Repurchases—On October 27, 2014, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock from time to time. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date. The specific timing, manner, price, amount and other terms of the repurchases are at management’s discretion and depend on market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements and other factors. The Company is not required to repurchase shares under the repurchase program, and may modify, suspend or terminate the repurchase program at any time for any reason. On April 8, 2016, our board of directors authorized utilizing up to $50 million to repurchase common stock. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we repurchased 630,000 shares of our common stock for approximately $9.0 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we repurchased 2.9 million shares of our common stock for approximately $39.0 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we repurchased 471,000 shares for approximately $8.1 million. No shares were repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2015. As of September 30, 2016, we have purchased a cumulative 4.3 million shares of our common stock, for approximately $63.2 million, since the program’s inception on November 4, 2014.
Series C Preferred Stock—On February 1, 2016, Prime GP, as general partner of Ashford Prime OP, entered into the Amended Partnership Agreement. The Amended Partnership Agreement broadens in various ways the rights of the general partner. As consideration for the limited partners of Ashford Prime OP to approve the Amended Partnership Agreement, we agreed to create and provide qualified limited partners the opportunity to purchase shares of Series C Preferred Stock of the Company.
On April 7, 2016, in response to feedback from the investor community, the Company determined to refrain from issuing the Series C Preferred Stock unless and until the issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock, in a form and manner that complies with all applicable state and federal laws and stock exchange rules, shall have been approved by the Company’s stockholders. Accordingly, Ashford Prime OP General Partner LLC, Ashford Prime OP’s general partner, has agreed to reverse the amendments in the Amended Partnership Agreement unless and until the Series C Approval has been sought and obtained.
Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Entities—A partner had a noncontrolling ownership interest of 25% in two hotel properties with a total carrying value of $(5.9) million and $(5.8) million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Our ownership interest is reported in equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities were allocated income of $2.5 million and $2.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and allocated income of $1.1 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.
14. 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
On June 9, 2015, we entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of 2.6 million shares of our 5.5% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) to a financial institution, which resold the Series A Preferred Stock to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) at an initial offering price of $25.00 per share, with an aggregate underwriting discount of $1.5 million (net purchase price of $24.4125 per share). The net proceeds from the offering of the Series A Preferred Stock after the underwriting discount and other expenses were $62.2 million.
On December 4, 2015, we entered into an agreement to exchange the 5.50% Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share for an equal number of shares of our 5.50% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”). The terms and conditions of the Series B Preferred Stock are substantially similar to the Series A Preferred Stock for which it is being exchanged, except that, in contemplation of a public offering of the Series B Preferred Stock, either pursuant to the terms of the Series B Registration Rights Agreement or the Preemptive Rights Agreement, the Series B Preferred Stock contains certain customary anti-dilution provisions. Also in connection with the Exchange, the Company, together with Ashford Prime OP and Ashford LLC, entered into a registration rights agreement for the benefit of certain holders of the Series B Preferred Stock.
Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into a number of whole shares of common stock at an initial conversion price of $18.90 (which represents an initial conversion rate of 1.3228 shares of our common stock, subject to certain adjustments). The Series B Preferred Stock is also subject to conversion upon certain events constituting a change of control. Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have no voting rights, subject to certain exceptions.
Commencing June 11, 2016, the Company may, at its option, cause the Series B Preferred Stock to be converted in whole or in part, on a pro-rata basis, into fully paid and nonassessable shares of the Company’s common stock at the conversion price, provided that the “Closing Bid Price” (as defined in the Articles Supplementary) of the Company’s common stock shall have equaled or exceeded 110% of the conversion price for the immediately preceding 45 consecutive trading days ending three days prior to the date of notice of conversion. In the event of such mandatory conversion, the Company shall pay holders of the Series B

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Preferred Stock any additional dividend payment to make the holder whole on dividends expected to be received through June 11, 2019, in an amount equal to the net present value, where the discount rate is the dividend rate on the Series B Preferred Stock, of the difference between (i) the annual dividend payments the holders of Series B Preferred Stock would have received in cash from the date of the mandatory conversion to June 11, 2019, and (ii) the common stock quarterly dividend payments the holders of Series B Preferred Stock would have received over the same time period had such holders held common stock.
On April 26, 2016, in connection with a previously announced required public offering, we issued 290,850 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock at $17.24 per share for gross proceeds of $5.0 million. The Series B Preferred Stock offering includes accrued and unpaid dividends since April 15, 2016. Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock will accrue at a rate of 5.50% on the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. The offering closed on April 29, 2016. The net proceeds, after deducting underwriting discounts, advisory fees, commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by the company, were approximately $4.2 million.
At September 30, 2016, we had 2.9 million outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock. Due to certain redemption features that are not under our control, the Series B Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity.
The Series B Preferred Stock dividend for all issued and outstanding shares is set at $1.375 per annum per share. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we declared dividends of $994,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, with respect to shares of Series B Preferred Stock. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we declared dividends of $895,000 and $1.1 million with respect to shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Restricted Cash—Under certain management and debt agreements for our hotel properties existing at September 30, 2016, escrow payments are required for insurance, real estate taxes, and debt service. In addition, for certain properties based on the terms of the underlying debt and management agreements, we escrow 4% to 5% of gross revenues for capital improvements.
Management Fees—Under management agreements for our hotel properties existing at September 30, 2016, we pay a) monthly property management fees equal to the greater of $10,000 (CPI adjusted since 2003) or 3% of gross revenues, or in some cases 3% to 7% of gross revenues, as well as annual incentive management fees, if applicable, b) market service fees on approved capital improvements, including project management fees of up to 4% of project costs, for certain hotels, and c) other general fees at current market rates as approved by our independent directors, if required. These management agreements expire from May 2023 through December 2065, with renewal options. If we terminate a management agreement prior to its expiration, we may be liable for estimated management fees through the remaining term, liquidated damages or, in certain circumstances, we may substitute a new management agreement.
Litigation—On February 3, 2016, Sessa Capital (Master), L.P. (“Sessa”) filed an action (the “Maryland Action”) in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland, captioned Sessa Capital (Master) L.P. v. Bennett, et al., Case No. 24-C-16-000557 (Baltimore City Cir. Ct. 2016), against Ashford Prime, the members of the Ashford Prime board of directors, Ashford LLC and Ashford Inc. The Maryland Action generally alleged that the directors of Ashford Prime breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the June 2015 amendments to the Company’s advisory agreement with Ashford LLC. The Maryland Action also alleged that Ashford Inc. aided and abetted those breaches of fiduciary duties. On February 29, 2016, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the Maryland Action. On March 14, 2016, Sessa voluntarily dismissed the Maryland Action.
On February 25, 2016, Ashford Prime filed a lawsuit (the “Texas Federal Action”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, captioned Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. v. Sessa Capital (Master), L.P., et al., No. 16-cv-00527 (N.D. Texas 2016) (DCG), against Sessa, related entities, and Sessa’s proposed director nominees John E. Petry, Philip B. Livingston, Lawrence A. Cunningham, Daniel B. Silvers and Chris D. Wheeler. The Texas Federal Action generally alleges that the defendants violated federal securities laws because Sessa’s proxy materials contain numerous false claims, material misrepresentations and omissions relating to, among other things, the proposed nominees, the financial risks associated with Sessa’s efforts to gain control of the board and Sessa’s plans and strategy for the Company and its assets. Among other remedies, the Texas Federal Action seeks to enjoin Sessa from proceeding with its proxy contest. The outcome of this action is pending.
On March 8, 2016, Ashford Prime filed a lawsuit (the “Texas State Action”) in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas, captioned Ashford Hospital Prime, Inc. v. Sessa Capital (Master) L.P., et al., Cause No. DC-16-02738, against Sessa, related entities, and Sessa’s proposed director nominees John E. Petry, Philip B. Livingston, Lawrence A. Cunningham, Daniel B. Silvers and Chris D. Wheeler. The Texas State Action generally alleges that Sessa’s purported notice of proposed nominees for election to the Ashford Prime board of directors is invalid due to numerous failures by the defendants to comply with material provisions in the Company’s bylaws. Among other things, the Texas State Action seeks a declaratory judgment confirming the inability of

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Sessa’s proposed director nominees to stand for election at the 2016 annual meeting of stockholders. On March 14, 2016, Sessa removed the Texas State Action from state court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas with Cause No. 16-cv-00713. The outcome of this action is pending.
On March 14, 2016, Sessa filed counterclaims and a motion for a preliminary injunction in the Texas Federal Action. These counterclaims include substantially the same claims as previously asserted by Sessa in the Maryland Action, and also allege that the directors of Ashford Prime breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the approval of the Series C Preferred Stock for issuance and the February 2016 amendments to the Amended Partnership Agreement (as defined below). Among other things, Sessa seeks an injunction prohibiting the issuance of shares of Series C Preferred Stock and requiring the board to approve the Sessa candidates, or in the alternative, prohibiting the solicitation of proxies until the board approves the Sessa candidates. On April 2, 2016, Sessa amended its counterclaims alleging that the Company had violated federal proxy solicitation laws by, among other things, stating that Sessa had not complied with the Company’s bylaws and that its purported director nominations are invalid. On April 6, 2016, the Court granted expedited discovery in connection with Sessa’s motion for preliminary injunction and the Company’s anticipated motion for preliminary injunction in the Texas State Action. On April 8, 2016, the Company notified the court that Sessa’s claims relating to the Series C Preferred Stock were moot after the Company unwound the OP Unit enfranchisement preferred equity transaction for the Company’s OP unitholders. On April 13, 2016, the Company filed its motion for preliminary injunction seeking an order declaring that Sessa’s slate of nominees is invalid and enjoining Sessa from submitting the nominees to stockholders for election to the board. On May 20, 2016, the court denied Sessa’s motion for a preliminary injunction and granted the Company’s motion for a preliminary injunction. Sessa appealed the district court’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on May 23, 2016. Sessa’s appeal is fully briefed and the court heard oral argument on August 2, 2016. Sessa currently has no claims for monetary damages, but it seeks reimbursement of its attorneys’ fees and costs.
We are engaged in other various legal proceedings which have arisen but have not been fully adjudicated. The likelihood of loss for these legal proceedings, based on definitions within the contingency accounting literature, ranges from remote to reasonably possible and to probable. Based on estimates of the range of potential losses associated with these matters, management does not believe the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect upon the consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, the final results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty and if we fail to prevail in one or more of these legal matters, and the associated realized losses exceed our current estimates of the range of potential losses, our consolidated financial position or results of operations could be materially adversely affected in future periods.
16. Segment Reporting
We operate in one business segment within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments. Direct hotel investments refer to owning hotel properties through either acquisition or new development. We report operating results of direct hotel investments on an aggregate basis as substantially all of our hotel investments have similar economic characteristics and exhibit similar long-term financial performance. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, all of our hotel properties were in the U.S. and its territories.
17. Related Party Transactions
Ashford LLC, a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., acts as our advisor, and as a result, we pay advisory fees to Ashford LLC. We are required to pay Ashford LLC a quarterly base fee that is a percentage of our total market capitalization on a declining sliding scale plus the Key Money Asset Management Fee (defined in our advisory agreement as the aggregate gross asset value of all key money assets multiplied by 0.70%), subject to a minimum quarterly base fee, as payment for managing our day-to-day operations in accordance with our investment guidelines. We are also required to pay Ashford LLC an incentive fee that is based on our total return performance as compared to our peer group as well as to reimburse Ashford LLC for certain reimbursable overhead and internal audit, insurance claims advisory and asset management services, as specified in the advisory agreement. We also record equity-based compensation expense for equity grants of common stock and LTIP units awarded to our officers and employees of Ashford LLC in connection with providing advisory services equal to the fair value of the award in proportion to the requisite service period satisfied during the period.

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The following table summarizes the advisory services fees incurred (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Advisory services fee
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Base advisory fee
 
$
2,103

 
$
2,144

 
$
6,334

 
$
6,513

Reimbursable expenses (1)
 
730

 
435

 
2,027

 
1,417

Equity-based compensation (2) 
 
1,134

 
935

 
3,220

 
1,846

Incentive fee
 
487

 
—

 
772

 
—

 
 
$
4,454

 
$
3,514

 
$
12,353

 
$
9,776

________
(1) 
Reimbursable expenses include overhead, internal audit, insurance claims advisory and asset management services.
(2)  
Equity-based compensation is associated with equity grants of Ashford Prime’s common stock and LTIP units awarded to officers and employees of Ashford LLC.
At September 30, 2016, the balance in due from Ashford Trust OP, net, was $7,000. At December 31, 2015, the balance in due to Ashford Trust OP, net, was $528,000. These are both associated with reimbursable expenses between Ashford Prime and Ashford Trust OP. At September 30, 2016, the balance in due to Ashford Inc., which is associated with advisory services fee payable and the receivable associated with the $2.3 million hold back from the AQUA U.S. Fund, was $3.7 million. At December 31, 2015, the balance in due to Ashford Inc., associated with the advisory services fee was $6.4 million.
Certain employees of Remington Lodging, who perform work on behalf of Ashford Prime, were granted approximately 21,000 and 1,000 shares of restricted stock under the Ashford Prime Stock Plan on April 1, 2016 and July 1, 2016, respectively. These share grants were accounted for under the applicable accounting guidance related to share-based payments granted to non-employees and are recorded as a component of “management fees” in our consolidated statements of operations. Expense of $26,000 and $50,000 was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The unamortized fair value of these grants was $251,000 as of September 30, 2016, which will be amortized over a period of 2.5 years.
18. Subsequent Events
On October 13, 2016, the Company adopted and approved an amendment and restatement to each of the Company’s Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Original PSU Agreement” and, as amended and restated, the “Amended PSU Agreement”) and the Company’s Performance LTIP Unit Award Agreement (the “Original LTIP Agreement” and, as amended and restated, the “Amended LTIP Agreement”). The Amended PSU Agreement replaces the Original PSU Agreement under which PSUs were granted to certain officers on June 8, 2015. The Amended PSU Agreement and the Amended LTIP Agreement modified certain provisions of the Original PSU Agreement and the Original LTIP Agreement, respectively, and do not represent a grant of new awards.
Pursuant to the Amended PSU Agreement and the Amended LTIP Agreement, the PSUs will be settled in shares of common stock of the Company and the performance LTIP units will be settled in LTIP units of Ashford Prime OP, if and when the applicable vesting criteria have been achieved following the end of the performance period, which began on January 1, 2015 and ends on December 31, 2017, unless shortened pursuant to the Amended PSU Agreement or the Amended LTIP Agreement, as applicable. In addition, the Amended PSU Agreement and the Amended LTIP Agreement, among other things, modified the definition of “Termination of Service,” and modified the vesting method in the event of a change of control of the Company or the participant’s involuntary termination, death or disability. Furthermore, the Company amended the Original PSU Agreement to clarify that the grant of PSUs will be made in connection with the participant’s service to the Company only and not to Ashford Inc. and/or their respective affiliates.
Also on October 13, 2016, the board of directors of the Company approved the recommendations of the Compensation Committee of the board with respect to the grant of PSUs and LTIP units to certain executive officers pursuant to the Company’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. The grant of the PSUs and the LTIP units are evidenced by the Amended PSU Agreement or the Amended LTIP Agreement entered into by the Company and each executive officer, as applicable.
On November 2, 2016, the Company announced that its board of directors appointed Richard J. Stockton as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective November 14, 2016. Monty J. Bennett, the Company’s previous Chief Executive Officer, remains Chairman of the Company’s board of directors. In connection with the appointment of Mr. Stockton, on November 2, 2016, the

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Company and Mr. Stockton entered into a Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Stockton received 239,234 shares of the Restricted Stock (as defined in the Award Agreement), which will vest in five (5) substantially equal installments on the first five (5) anniversaries of the date of the grant, subject to certain forfeiture and acceleration requirements as set forth in the Award Agreement and the Employment Agreement between Mr. Stockton and the Company’s external advisor, Ashford Inc. Also on November 2, 2016, Mr. Stockton entered into the Company’s form indemnification agreement for directors and executive officers, which provides for indemnification by the Company to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law and is in addition to protections provided in the Company’s charter and bylaws. Under the form indemnification agreement, directors and executive officers will be indemnified for certain liabilities and will be advanced certain expenses that have been incurred as a result of actions brought, or threatened to be brought, against such directors and executive officers in connection with their duties.


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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context otherwise indicates, the references to “we,” “us,” “our”, the “Company” or “Ashford Prime” refer to Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as the context may require, its consolidated subsidiaries, including Ashford Hospitality Prime Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as “our operating partnership” or “Ashford Prime OP.” “Ashford Trust” or “AHT” refers to Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as the context may require, its consolidated subsidiaries, including Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership and Ashford Trust’s operating partnership, which we refer to as “Ashford Trust OP.” “Ashford LLC” refers to Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashford Inc., an affiliate of Ashford Trust. “Remington Lodging” refers to Remington Lodging and Hospitality LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, a property management company owned by Mr. Monty J. Bennett, our chief executive officer and chairman, and his father, Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., chairman emeritus of Ashford Trust. “Our TRSs” refers to our taxable REIT subsidiaries, including Ashford Prime TRS Corporation, a Delaware corporation, which we refer to as “Ashford Prime TRS,” and its subsidiaries, together with the two taxable REIT subsidiaries that lease our two hotels held in a consolidated entity and are wholly-owned by that entity.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) contains registered trademarks that are the exclusive property of their respective owners, which are companies other than us, including Marriott International®, Hilton Worldwide®, Sofitel® and Accor®.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Throughout this Form 10-Q, we make forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” or other similar words or expressions. Additionally, statements regarding the following subjects are forward-looking by their nature: 
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our business and investment strategy;
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our projected operating results and dividend rates;
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our ability to obtain future financing arrangements;
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our understanding of our competition;
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market trends;
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projected capital expenditures;
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anticipated acquisitions or dispositions; and
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the impact of technology on our operations and business.
Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, discuss future expectations, describe future plans and strategies, contain financial and operating projections or state other forward-looking information. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future events, actions, plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, taking into account all information currently available to us, our actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
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factors discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 15, 2016 (the “2015 10-K”), including those set forth under the sections titled “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business,” and “Properties,” as updated in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q;
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general volatility of the capital markets, the general economy or the hospitality industry, whether the result of market events or otherwise;
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our ability to deploy capital and raise additional capital at reasonable costs to repay debts, invest in our properties and fund future acquisitions;
•unanticipated increases in financing and other costs, including a rise in interest rates;
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the degree and nature of our competition;
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actual and potential conflicts of interest with Ashford Trust, Ashford LLC, Ashford Inc., Remington Lodging, our executive officers and our non-independent directors;
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changes in personnel of Ashford LLC or the lack of availability of qualified personnel;
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changes in governmental regulations, accounting rules, tax rates and similar matters;

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legislative and regulatory changes, including changes to the Internal Revenue Code and related rules, regulations and interpretations governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”); and
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limitations imposed on our business and our ability to satisfy complex rules in order for us to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the matters summarized under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our 2015 10-K and any subsequent updates to this disclosure in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the discussion in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, could cause our actual results and performance to differ significantly from those contained in our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee future results or performance. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements, which reflect our views as of the date of this Form 10-Q. Furthermore, we do not intend to update any of our forward-looking statements after the date of this Form 10-Q to conform these statements to actual results and performance, except as may be required by applicable law.
Overview
We are a Maryland corporation formed in April 2013. We became a public company on November 19, 2013 when Ashford Trust, a NYSE-listed REIT, completed the spin-off of our company through the distribution of our outstanding common stock to the Ashford Trust stockholders. We invest primarily in high revenue per available room (“RevPAR”), luxury, upper-upscale and upscale hotels. High RevPAR, for purposes of our investment strategy, means RevPAR of at least twice the then current U.S. national average RevPAR for all hotels as determined by Smith Travel Research. Two times the U.S. national average was $157 for the year ended December 31, 2015. We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code beginning in the year ended December 31, 2013. We conduct our business and own substantially all of our assets through our operating partnership, Ashford Prime OP.
We operate in the direct hotel investment segment of the hotel lodging industry. As of November 7, 2016, we owned interests in eleven hotels in six states, the District of Columbia and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands with 3,702 total rooms, or 3,467 net rooms, excluding those attributable to our joint venture partner. The hotels in our current portfolio are predominantly located in U.S. gateway markets with favorable growth characteristics resulting from multiple demand generators. We own ten of our hotel properties directly, and the remaining two hotel properties through an investment in a majority-owned consolidated entity.
We are advised by Ashford LLC, a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., and an affiliate of the Company and Ashford Trust, through an advisory agreement. All of the hotels in our portfolio are currently asset-managed by Ashford LLC. We do not have any employees. All of the services that might be provided by employees are provided to us by Ashford LLC.
Recent Developments
On April 8, 2016, the Company announced a number of immediate and longer-term initiatives designed to enhance value for its stockholders, which include:
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Utilizing up to $50 million to initiate a stock repurchase program;
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Amending the Company’s 2016 dividend policy commencing with the second quarter by increasing the expected quarterly cash dividend for the Company’s common stock by 20%, from $0.10 per diluted share to $0.12 per diluted share. This equates to an annual rate of $0.48 per diluted share, representing a 4.4% yield based on the Company’s closing stock price on April 7, 2016;
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Liquidating our investment in the AQUA U.S. Fund and utilizing the cash to fund the share repurchase plan;
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Immediately unwinding the OP Unit enfranchisement preferred equity transaction for the Company’s OP unit holders, previously announced on February 2, 2016; and
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Commencing the sale process for up to four of the Company’s assets that do not have the RevPAR level and product quality consistent with the long-term vision of Ashford Prime. The assets include the Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, Courtyard Seattle Downtown Hotel, Renaissance Tampa Hotel and Marriott Legacy Center Hotel in Plano, Texas.
Additionally, the Company reaffirmed its focused strategy of investing in luxury hotels in resort and gateway markets while targeting a conservative leverage level of Net Debt/EBITDA of 5.0x or less.
On April 26, 2016, in connection with a previously announced required public offering, we issued 290,850 shares of our 5.50% Series B Preferred Stock at $17.24 per share for gross proceeds of $5.0 million. The Series B preferred stock offering includes accrued and unpaid dividends since April 15, 2016. Dividends on the Preferred Stock accrue at a rate of 5.50% on the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. The offering closed on April 29, 2016. The net proceeds from the sale of the shares after underwriting discounts and commissions were approximately $4.2 million.

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On May 23, 2016, the Company announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Courtyard Seattle Downtown for $84.5 million in cash. The sale closed on July 1, 2016. The Company received net proceeds from the disposition of approximately $13.9 million following the repayment of approximately $65 million of debt and other transaction costs.
On June 7, 2016, the Weisman Group sent a letter to Mr. Monty J. Bennett, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, which outlined a non-binding proposal to acquire the assets of the Company for a total consideration of $1.48 billion (including refinancing of all existing debt of the Company). On June 27, 2016, the Company delivered a letter to the Weisman Group in response to the Weisman Group’s proposal. On July 21, 2016, in a letter to Mr. Monty J. Bennett, the Weisman Group proposed a revised non-binding proposal to acquire the Company for $1.54 billion.
On August 9, 2016, the Company announced that its board of directors took a series of actions, in response to the board’s on-going dialogue with its shareholders, which were intended to enhance the Company’s corporate governance. The enhanced governance measures, which were unanimously approved by the board of directors, included:
•Adoption of a majority voting standard for uncontested director elections and a plurality voting standard in contested director elections;
•Separate the roles of Chairman and CEO;
•Prohibit share recycling with respect to share forfeitures, stock options and stock appreciation rights under the Company’s stock plan by executives and directors;
•Implementation of a mandatory equity award retention period for executives and directors;
•Adoption of a proxy access resolution which would enable a shareholder, or a group of not more than 20 shareholders, who have continuously owned 3% or more of the Company’s common stock for a minimum of 3 years to include nominees in its proxy materials for the greater of two or 20% of the board; and
•Addition of two independent directors to the board. As part of this initiative, the Company announced that Ken Fearn joined the board of directors, bringing the total number of directors to eight and the total independent directors to six.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as part of the $50 million stock repurchase program we repurchased 2.9 million shares of our common stock for approximately $39.0 million.
On October 13, 2016, the Company adopted and approved an amendment and restatement to each of the Company’s Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Original PSU Agreement” and, as amended and restated, the “Amended PSU Agreement”) and the Company’s Performance LTIP Unit Award Agreement (the “Original LTIP Agreement” and, as amended and restated, the “Amended LTIP Agreement”). The Amended PSU Agreement replaces the Original PSU Agreement under which PSUs were granted to certain officers on June 8, 2015. The Amended PSU Agreement and the Amended LTIP Agreement modified certain provisions of the Original PSU Agreement and the Original LTIP Agreement, respectively, and do not represent a grant of new awards.
Pursuant to the Amended PSU Agreement and the Amended LTIP Agreement, the PSUs will be settled in shares of common stock of the Company and the performance LTIP units will be settled in LTIP units of Ashford Prime OP, if and when the applicable vesting criteria have been achieved following the end of the performance period, which began on January 1, 2015 and ends on December 31, 2017, unless shortened pursuant to the Amended PSU Agreement or the Amended LTIP Agreement, as applicable. In addition, the Amended PSU Agreement and the Amended LTIP Agreement, among other things, modified the definition of “Termination of Service,” and modified the vesting method in the event of a change of control of the Company or the participant’s involuntary termination, death or disability. Furthermore, the Company amended the Original PSU Agreement to clarify that the grant of PSUs will be made in connection with the participant’s service to the Company only and not to Ashford Inc. and/or their respective affiliates.
Also on October 13, 2016, the board of directors of the Company approved the recommendations of the Compensation Committee of the board with respect to the grant of PSUs and LTIP units to certain executive officers pursuant to the Company’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. The grant of the PSUs and the LTIP units are evidenced by the Amended PSU Agreement or the Amended LTIP Agreement entered into by the Company and each executive officer, as applicable.
On November 2, 2016, the Company announced that its board of directors appointed Richard J. Stockton as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective November 14, 2016. Monty J. Bennett, the Company’s previous Chief Executive Officer, remains Chairman of the Company’s board of directors. In connection with the appointment of Mr. Stockton, on November 2, 2016, the Company and Mr. Stockton entered into a Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Stockton received 239,234 shares of the Restricted Stock (as defined in the Award Agreement), which will vest in five (5) substantially equal installments on the first five (5) anniversaries of the date of the grant, subject to certain forfeiture and acceleration requirements as set forth in the Award Agreement and the Employment Agreement between Mr. Stockton and the Company’s external advisor, Ashford Inc. Also on November 2, 2016, Mr. Stockton entered into the Company’s form indemnification agreement

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for directors and executive officers, which provides for indemnification by the Company to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law and is in addition to protections provided in the Company’s charter and bylaws. Under the form indemnification agreement, directors and executive officers will be indemnified for certain liabilities and will be advanced certain expenses that have been incurred as a result of actions brought, or threatened to be brought, against such directors and executive officers in connection with their duties.
Key Indicators of Operating Performance
We use a variety of operating and other information to evaluate the operating performance of our business. These key indicators include financial information that is prepared in accordance with GAAP as well as other financial measures that are non-GAAP measures. In addition, we use other information that may not be financial in nature, including statistical information and comparative data. We use this information to measure the operating performance of our individual hotels, groups of hotels and/or business as a whole. We also use these metrics to evaluate the hotels in our portfolio and potential acquisitions to determine each hotel’s contribution to cash flow and its potential to provide attractive long-term total returns. These key indicators include:
•
Occupancy-Occupancy means the total number of hotel rooms sold in a given period divided by the total number of rooms available. Occupancy measures the utilization of our hotels’ available capacity. We use occupancy to measure demand at a specific hotel or group of hotels in a given period.
•
ADR-ADR means average daily rate and is calculated by dividing total hotel rooms revenues by total number of rooms sold in a given period. ADR measures average room price attained by a hotel and ADR trends provide useful information concerning the pricing environment and the nature of the customer base of a hotel or group of hotels. We use ADR to assess the pricing levels that we are able to generate.
•
RevPAR-RevPAR means revenue per available room and is calculated by multiplying ADR by the average daily occupancy. RevPAR is one of the commonly used measures within the hotel industry to evaluate hotel operations. RevPAR does not include revenues from food and beverage sales or parking, telephone or other non-rooms revenues generated by the property. Although RevPAR does not include these ancillary revenues, it is generally considered the leading indicator of core revenues for many hotels. We also use RevPAR to compare the results of our hotels between periods and to analyze results of our comparable hotels (comparable hotels represent hotels we have owned for the entire period). RevPAR improvements attributable to increases in occupancy are generally accompanied by increases in most categories of variable operating costs. RevPAR improvements attributable to increases in ADR are generally accompanied by increases in limited categories of operating costs, such as management fees and franchise fees.
RevPAR changes that are primarily driven by changes in occupancy have different implications for overall revenues and profitability than changes that are driven primarily by changes in ADR. For example, an increase in occupancy at a hotel would lead to additional variable operating costs (including housekeeping services, utilities and room supplies) and could also result in increased other operating department revenue and expense. Changes in ADR typically have a greater impact on operating margins and profitability as they do not have a substantial effect on variable operating costs.
Occupancy, ADR and RevPAR are commonly used measures within the lodging industry to evaluate operating performance. RevPAR is an important statistic for monitoring operating performance at the individual hotel level and across our entire business. We evaluate individual hotel RevPAR performance on an absolute basis with comparisons to budget and prior periods, as well as on a regional and company-wide basis. ADR and RevPAR include only rooms revenue. Rooms revenue comprised approximately 74.2% and 71.5% of our total hotel revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and is dictated by demand (as measured by occupancy), pricing (as measured by ADR) and our available supply of hotel rooms.
We also use funds from operations (“FFO”), Adjusted FFO (“AFFO”), earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and Adjusted EBITDA as measures of the operating performance of our business. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for operating expenses and other expenditures directly associated with our hotels, including:
•
advisory fees payable to Ashford LLC;
•
recurring maintenance necessary to maintain our hotels in accordance with brand standards;
•
interest expense and scheduled principal payments on outstanding indebtedness, including our secured revolving credit facility (see “Contractual Obligations and Commitments”);
•
distributions, in the form of dividends on our common stock, necessary to qualify for taxation as a REIT;
•
dividends on preferred stock; and
•
capital expenditures to improve our hotels.
We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements generally through net cash provided by operations, existing cash balances and, if necessary, short-term borrowings under our secured revolving credit facility.
Our long-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for the costs of acquiring additional hotels and redevelopments, renovations, expansions and other capital expenditures that need to be made periodically with respect to our hotels and scheduled debt payments. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements through various sources of capital, including our secured revolving credit facility and future equity and preferred equity issuances, existing working capital, net cash provided by operations, hotel mortgage indebtedness and other secured and unsecured borrowings. However, there are a number of factors that may have a material adverse effect on our ability to access these capital sources, including the state of overall equity and credit markets, our degree of leverage, our unencumbered asset base and borrowing restrictions imposed by lenders (including as a result of any failure to comply with financial covenants in our existing and future indebtedness), general market conditions for REITs, our operating performance and liquidity and market perceptions about us. The success of our business strategy will depend, in part, on our ability to access these various capital sources.
Our hotels will require periodic capital expenditures and renovation to remain competitive. In addition, acquisitions, redevelopments or expansions of hotels may require significant capital outlays. We may not be able to fund such capital improvements solely from net cash provided by operations because we must distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deductions for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, to qualify and maintain our qualification as a REIT, and we are subject to tax on any retained income and gains. As a result, our ability to fund capital expenditures, acquisitions or hotel redevelopment through retained earnings is very limited. Consequently, we expect to rely heavily upon the availability of debt or equity capital for these purposes. If we are unable to obtain the necessary capital on favorable terms, or at all, our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected.
Certain of our loan agreements contain cash trap provisions that may be triggered if the performance of our hotels decline. When these provisions are triggered, substantially all of the profit generated by our hotels is deposited directly into lockbox accounts and then swept into cash management accounts for the benefit of our various lenders. Cash is not distributed to us at any time after the cash trap provisions have been triggered until we have cured the performance issues. Currently, none of the cash trap provisions of our loans are triggered.
In connection with our spin-off from Ashford Trust, we indemnified Ashford Trust for certain carve-out guarantees and environmental indemnities associated with three of our loans, for which Ashford Trust is still jointly and severally liable. Certain of these guarantees represent a guaranty of material amounts, and if we are required to make indemnification payments under those guarantees, our liquidity could be adversely affected.
On October 27, 2014, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock from time to time. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date. The specific timing, manner, price, amount and other terms of the repurchases are at management’s discretion and depend on market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements and other factors. The Company is not required to repurchase shares under the repurchase program, and may modify, suspend or terminate the repurchase program at any time for any reason. On April 8, 2016, our board of directors authorized utilizing up to $50 million to repurchase common stock. As of September 30, 2016, we repurchased 2.9 million shares of our common stock for approximately $39.0 million. As of November 7, 2016, we have purchased a cumulative 4.3 million shares of our common stock, for approximately $63.2 million, since the program’s inception on November 4, 2014.
On April 26, 2016, in connection with a previously announced required public offering, we issued 290,850 shares of our 5.50% Series B Preferred Stock at $17.24 per share for gross proceeds of $5.0 million. The Series B preferred stock offering

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includes accrued and unpaid dividends since April 15, 2016. Dividends on the Preferred Stock will accrue at a rate of 5.50% on the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. The offering closed on April 29, 2016. The net proceeds from the sale of the shares after underwriting discounts and commissions were approximately $4.2 million.
Secured Revolving Credit Facility
We have a three-year, $150 million secured revolving credit facility, which we believe provides us with significant financial flexibility to fund future acquisitions and hotel redevelopments. The secured revolving credit facility is provided by a syndicate of financial institutions with Bank of America, N.A. serving as the administrative agent to Ashford Prime OP, as the borrower. We and certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the secured revolving credit facility, which is secured by a pledge of 100% of the equity interests we hold in Ashford Prime OP and 100% of the equity interest issued by any guarantor (other than Ashford Prime) or any other subsidiary of ours that is not restricted under its loan documents or organizational documents from having its equity pledged (subject to certain exclusions), all mortgage receivables held by the borrower or any guarantor, and certain deposit accounts and securities accounts held by the borrower and any guarantor. The proceeds of the secured revolving credit facility may be used for working capital, capital expenditures, property acquisitions, and any other lawful purposes.
The secured revolving credit facility also contains customary terms, covenants, negative covenants, events of default, limitations and other conditions for credit facilities of this type. Subject to certain exceptions, we are subject to restrictions on incurring additional indebtedness, mergers and fundamental changes, sales or other dispositions of property, changes in the nature of our business, investments, and capital expenditures.
We also are subject to certain financial covenants, as set forth below, which are tested by the borrower on a consolidated basis (net of the amounts attributable to the non-controlling interest held by our partner in a majority-owned consolidated entity) and include, but are not limited to, the following:
•
Consolidated indebtedness (less cash and cash equivalents and amounts represented by marketable securities) to EBITDA not to exceed 6.25x and beginning September 30, 2016 to 5.75x; provided, however, that a one-time allowance will be made if we are out of compliance with such covenant by an amount of 0.50x for the first three fiscal quarters following a significant acquisition occurring after November 30, 2014. This ratio was 5.69x at September 30, 2016.
•
Consolidated recourse indebtedness other than the secured revolving credit facility not to exceed $50,000,000.
•
Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio not less than 1.35x. This ratio was 1.74x at September 30, 2016.
•
Indebtedness of the consolidated parties that accrues interest at a variable rate (other than the secured revolving credit facility) that is not subject to a “cap,” “collar,” or other similar arrangement not to exceed 25% of consolidated indebtedness.
•
Consolidated tangible net worth not less than 75% of the consolidated tangible net worth on the closing date of the secured revolving credit facility plus 75% of the net proceeds of any future equity issuances.
•
Secured debt that is secured by real property (excluding the eight hotels we acquired in connection with the spin-off) not to exceed 70% of the as-is appraised value of such real property.
All financial covenants are tested and certified by the borrower on a quarterly basis.We were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2016.
The secured revolving credit facility includes customary events of default, and the occurrence of an event of default will permit the lenders to terminate commitments to lend under the secured revolving credit facility and accelerate payment of all amounts outstanding thereunder. If a default occurs and is continuing, we will be precluded from making distributions on our shares of common stock (other than those required to allow us to qualify and maintain our status as a REIT, so long as such default does not arise from a payment default or event of insolvency).
Borrowings under the secured revolving credit facility bear interest, at our option, at either LIBOR for a designated interest period plus an applicable margin, or the base rate (as defined in the credit agreement) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for borrowings under the secured revolving credit facility for base rate loans range from 1.25% to 2.75% per annum and the applicable margin for borrowings under the secured revolving credit facility for LIBOR loans range from 2.25% to 3.75% per annum, depending on the ratio of consolidated indebtedness to EBITDA described above, with the lowest rate applying if such ratio is less than 4x, and the highest rate applying if such ratio is greater than 6.5x.
The secured revolving credit facility is a three-year interest-only facility with all outstanding principal being due at maturity on November 21, 2016, subject to two one-year extension options if certain terms and conditions are satisfied. The secured revolving credit facility has an accordion feature whereby the aggregate commitments may be increased up to $300 million, subject to certain terms and conditions and a 0.25% extension fee. No amounts were drawn under the secured revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2016.

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We intend to repay indebtedness incurred under our secured revolving credit facility from time to time out of net cash provided by operations and from the net proceeds of issuances of additional equity and debt securities, as market conditions permit.
Sources and Uses of Cash
As of September 30, 2016, we had $128.6 million of cash and cash equivalents, compared to $105.0 million at December 31, 2015.
We anticipate that our principal sources of funds to meet our cash requirements will include cash on hand, positive cash flow from operations and capital market activities.
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities. Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $33.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net cash flows used in operating activities were $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Cash flows from operations are impacted by changes in hotel operations of our nine comparable hotel properties as well as operating results of the Bardessono Hotel, which was acquired on July 9, 2015, the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, which was acquired on December 15, 2015 and the Seattle Courtyard Downtown, which was sold on July 1, 2016. Cash flows from operations are also impacted by changes in restricted cash due to the timing of cash deposits for certain loans as well as the timing of collecting receivables from hotel guests, paying vendors, settling with related parties and settling with hotel managers. Cash flows from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were negatively impacted by $50 million as a result of the net purchases of marketable securities.
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net cash flows provided by investing activities were $114.8 million. These cash inflows were primarily attributable to approximately $43.5 million of net proceeds received from the liquidation of AQUA U.S. Fund, $82.7 million of net cash proceeds received from the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown as well as $5.2 million of net reductions to restricted cash for capital expenditures. These cash inflows were partially offset by $16.6 million of capital improvements made to various hotel properties. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, investing activities used net cash flows of $112.8 million. These cash outlays were primarily attributable to cash outflows of $13.9 million of capital improvements made to various hotel properties, $16.6 million attributable to our investment in Ashford Inc., $81.8 million attributable to the acquisition of the Bardessono Hotel and $654,000 of net deposits to restricted cash for capital expenditures. These outflows were partially offset by inflows of $206,000 of proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment and $24,000 of proceeds from property insurance claims.
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net cash flows used in financing activities were $125.0 million. Cash outflows primarily consisted of $39.2 million for the repurchase of common stock under our share repurchase program, $12.3 million for payments of dividends and distributions, $71.3 million for repayments of indebtedness, $3.8 million for distributions to the holder of a noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities, $2.7 million for payments of loan costs and exit fees and $5,000 for derivatives. These cash outflows were partially offset by $4.2 million of net proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock as well as other cash inflows of $19,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, net cash flows provided by financing activities were $34.2 million. Cash inflows primarily consisted of borrowings on indebtedness of $70.0 million, proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock of $62.6 million and proceeds from a private placement of common stock of $3.1 million. These inflows were partially offset by cash outlays of $74.9 million for repayments of indebtedness, $8.9 million for the purchase of our common stock, primarily under our share repurchase program, $5.9 million for the redemption of operating partnership units, $7.7 million for payments of dividends, $2.9 million for distributions to the holder of a noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities, $1.2 million for payments of loan costs and exit fees and payments for derivatives of $8,000.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
The following table summarizes changes in key line items from our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands except percentages):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
$
73,944

 
$
70,584

 
$
3,360

 
4.8
 %
Food and beverage
20,106

 
16,346

 
3,760

 
23.0

Other
5,568

 
3,795

 
1,773

 
46.7

Total hotel revenue
99,618

 
90,725

 
8,893

 
9.8

Other
33

 
34

 
(1
)
 
(2.9
)
Total revenue
99,651

 
90,759

 
8,892

 
9.8

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hotel operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
16,926

 
14,804

 
2,122

 
14.3

Food and beverage
15,944

 
12,318

 
3,626

 
29.4

Other expenses
28,249

 
25,508

 
2,741

 
10.7

Management fees
3,820

 
3,709

 
111

 
3.0

Total hotel expenses
64,939

 
56,339

 
8,600

 
15.3

Property taxes, insurance and other
5,120

 
4,585

 
535

 
11.7

Depreciation and amortization
11,175

 
11,308

 
(133
)
 
(1.2
)
Advisory services fee
4,454

 
3,514

 
940

 
26.8

Transaction costs
63

 
255

 
(192
)
 
(75.3
)
Corporate general and administrative
2,653

 
1,502

 
1,151

 
76.6

Total expenses
88,404

 
77,503

 
10,901

 
14.1

Operating income
11,247

 
13,256

 
(2,009
)
 
(15.2
)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity
—

 
(3,399
)
 
3,399

 
100.0

Interest income
50

 
12

 
38

 
316.7

Gain on sale of hotel property
26,359

 
—

 
26,359

 


Other expense
(78
)
 
(59
)
 
19

 
32.2

Interest expense and amortization of loan costs
(9,795
)
 
(9,348
)
 
447

 
4.8

Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
(2,595
)
 
—

 
(2,595
)
 


Unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc.
(458
)
 
(5,621
)
 
(5,163
)
 
(91.9
)
Unrealized loss on derivatives
(3,912
)
 
(2,061
)
 
1,851

 
89.8

Income (loss) before income taxes
20,818

 
(7,220
)
 
28,038

 
388.3

Income tax (expense) benefit
504

 
(62
)
 
566

 
912.9

Net income (loss)
21,322

 
(7,282
)
 
28,604

 
392.8

Income from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2,504
)
 
(1,090
)
 
1,414

 
129.7

(Income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
(1,960
)
 
1,532

 
3,492

 
227.9

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
16,858

 
$
(6,840
)
 
$
23,698

 
346.5
 %

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Net income (loss) represents the operating results of our hotel properties for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The results of the Bardessono Hotel are included since its acquisition on July 9, 2015, and the results of the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas are included since its acquisition on December 15, 2015. The results of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown, sold on July 1, 2016, are included for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The following table illustrates the key performance indicators of our hotel propertiess for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Occupancy
86.89
%
 
85.75
%
ADR (average daily rate)
$
249.86

 
$
237.53

RevPAR (revenue per available room)
$
217.11

 
$
203.69

Rooms revenue (in thousands)
$
73,944

 
$
70,584

Total hotel revenue (in thousands)
$
99,618

 
$
90,725

The following table illustrates the key performance indicators of the nine hotel properties that were included for the full three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Occupancy
87.16
%
 
85.84
%
ADR (average daily rate)
$
231.80

 
$
226.82

RevPAR (revenue per available room)
$
202.05

 
$
194.71

Rooms revenue (in thousands)
$
64,315

 
$
61,979

Total hotel revenue (in thousands)
$
84,114

 
$
80,119

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company. Net income attributable to the Company increased $23.7 million, or 346.5% from net loss of $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, (the “2015 quarter”) to net income of $16.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, (the “2016 quarter”) as a result of the factors discussed below.
Rooms Revenue. Rooms revenue from our hotel properties increased $3.4 million, or 4.8%, to $73.9 million during the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. During the 2016 quarter, we experienced a 114 basis point increase in occupancy and a 5.2% increase in room rates. Rooms revenue from our nine comparable hotel properties increased $2.3 million due to higher room rates of 2.2% and a 132 basis point increase in occupancy. Rooms revenue increased (i) $5.2 million at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas as a result of its acquisition in December 2015; (ii) $1.7 million at the Philadelphia Courtyard as a result of 24.8% higher room rates and a 55 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (iii) $859,000 at the Bardessono Hotel primarily as a result of 0.7% higher room rates, a 1,026 basis point increase in occupancy as well as eight additional days of revenue in the 2016 quarter due its acquisition in July 9, 2015; (iv) $550,000 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront as a result of 3.3% higher room rates and a 210 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (v) $493,000 at the Capital Hilton as a result of 4.9% higher room rates and a 36 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (vi) $445,000 at the Tampa Renaissance as a result of 3.1% higher room rates and a 850 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (vii) $191,000 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines as a result of 1.6% higher room rates and a 111 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; and (viii) $138,000 at the Key West Pier House as a result of 3.0% higher room rates and a 62 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel. These increases were partially offset by decreases of (i) $5.0 million at the Seattle Courtyard Downtown as a result of the sale of the hotel property on July 1, 2016; (ii) $613,000 at the San Francisco Courtyard Downtown as a result of 6.2% lower rooms rates partially offset by a 21 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (iii) $419,000 at the Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center as a result of a 185 basis point decrease in occupancy and 5.7% lower room rates at the hotel; and (iv) $123,000 at the Chicago Sofitel Magnificent Mile due to a 4.1% decrease in room rates partially offset by a 238 basis point increase in occupancy.
Food and Beverage Revenue. Food and beverage revenue from our hotel properties increased $3.8 million, or 23.0%, to $20.1 million during the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in food and beverage revenue of $2.9 million at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas due to its acquisition in December 2015. We experienced an additional aggregate increase in food and beverage revenue of $1.6 million at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, Capital Hilton, Chicago Sofitel Magnificent Mile, Tampa Renaissance, Philadelphia Courtyard, Key West Pier House and Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center. These increases were partially offset by lower aggregate food and beverage revenue of $420,000 at the San Francisco Courtyard Downtown,

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Bardessono Hotel and Seattle Marriott Waterfront and lower food and beverage revenue of $336,000 at the Seattle Courtyard Downtown due to its sale on July 1, 2016.
Other Hotel Revenue. Other hotel revenue, which consists mainly of telecommunications, parking and rentals, increased $1.8 million, or 46.7%, to $5.6 million during the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in other hotel revenue of $1.7 million at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas due to its acquisition in December 2015. There was also an aggregate increase of $672,000 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, Tampa Renaissance, Capital Hilton, Philadelphia Courtyard and Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center. The increase was partially offset by lower aggregate other revenue of $357,000 at the Chicago Sofitel Magnificent Mile, San Francisco Courtyard Downtown, Bardessono Hotel, Seattle Marriott Waterfront and Key West Pier House and lower other revenue of $285,000 at the Seattle Courtyard Downtown due to its sale on July 1, 2016.
Other Non-Hotel Revenue. Other non-hotel revenue decreased $1,000, or 2.9%, to $33,000 in the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. Other non-hotel revenue is comprised of Texas margin tax recoveries from guests.
Rooms Expense. Rooms expense increased $2.1 million, or 14.3%, to $16.9 million in the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. This increase is primarily attributable to higher rooms expense of $2.0 million associated with the acquisitions of the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas and the Bardessono Hotel in 2015 and higher aggregate rooms expense of $827,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties, partially offset by lower rooms expense of $689,000 from the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016.
Food and Beverage Expense. Food and beverage expense increased $3.6 million, or 29.4%, to $15.9 million during the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. The increase is attributable to the acquisition of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015 and higher food and beverage revenue at our nine comparable hotel properties. These increases were partially offset by lower food and beverage expense as a result of the sale of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016.
Other Operating Expenses. Other operating expenses increased $2.7 million, or 10.7%, to $28.2 million in the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. Hotel operating expenses consist of direct expenses from departments associated with revenue streams and indirect expenses associated with support departments and incentive management fees. We experienced an increase of $581,000 in direct expenses and an increase of $2.2 million in indirect expenses and incentive management fees in the 2016 quarter as compared to the 2015 quarter. Direct expenses were 1.8% of total hotel revenue for the 2016 quarter and 1.3% for the 2015 quarter. The increase in direct expenses is comprised of an increase of a $863,000 as a result of the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015, partially offset by a decrease of $254,000 at our nine comparable hotel properties and a decrease of $28,000 from the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016. The increase in indirect expenses is attributable to (i) an increase in general and administrative costs of $1.6 million, including $344,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $1.5 million from the two hotel properties acquired in 2015, partially offset by an decrease of $289,000 from the sold hotel property; (ii) an increase in marketing costs of $644,000, comprised of $289,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $668,000 from the two acquired hotel properties, partially offset by a decrease of $313,000 from the sold hotel property; (iii) an increase in repairs and maintenance of $712,000, including an increase of $853,000 from our two acquired hotel properties partially offset by decreases of $130,000 from the sold hotel property and $11,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties; (iv) an increase in lease expense of $192,000, comprised of an increase of $102,000 from our two acquired hotel properties, $92,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties, partially offset by a decrease of $2,000 from the sold hotel property; (v) an increase in energy costs of $550,000, comprised of increases of $574,000 from our two acquired hotel properties and $59,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties, partially offset by a decrease of $83,000 from the sold hotel property; partially offset by a decrease of $1.5 million in incentive management fees, including decreases of $996,000 from the sold hotel property, $477,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $13,000 from our two acquired hotel properties .
Management Fees. Base management fees increased $111,000, or 3.0%, to $3.8 million in the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. The increase is comprised of increases of $316,000 as a result of the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015 and $191,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties due to higher hotel revenue in the 2016 quarter. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $396,000 from the sold hotel property.
Property Taxes, Insurance and Other. Property taxes, insurance and other increased $535,000, or 11.7%, to $5.1 million in the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter, which is comprised of increases of $395,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $296,000 from the two acquired hotel properties, partially offset by a decrease of $156,000 from our sold hotel property.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased $133,000, or 1.2%, to $11.2 million for the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. The decrease is due to lower depreciation of $385,000 as a result of fully depreciated furniture, fixtures and equipment and $531,000 from the sale of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016, partially offset by an increase of $783,000 of depreciation and amortization associated with the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015 and capital expenditures since September 30, 2015.

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Advisory Services Fee. Advisory services fee increased $940,000, or 26.8%, to $4.5 million in the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter as a result of increases in the incentive fee of $487,000, reimbursable expenses of $295,000 and equity-based compensation of $199,000, partially offset by a decrease in the base advisory fee of $41,000. In the 2016 quarter, we recorded an advisory services fee of $4.5 million which included a base advisory fee of $2.1 million, reimbursable expenses of $730,000, equity-based compensation of $1.1 million associated with equity grants of our common stock and LTIP units awarded to the officers and employees of Ashford Inc. in connection with providing advisory services as well as an incentive fee of $487,000. In the 2015 quarter, we incurred an advisory services fee of $3.5 million, which included a base advisory fee of $2.1 million, reimbursable expenses of $435,000 and equity-based compensation of $935,000 associated with equity grants of our common stock and LTIP units awarded to the officers and employees of Ashford Inc.
Transaction Costs. In the 2016 quarter, we recorded transaction costs of $63,000 related to payment of transfer taxes. In the 2015 period, we recorded transaction costs of $255,000 related to the acquisition of the Bardessono Hotel. 
Corporate General and Administrative. Corporate general and administrative expenses increased $1.2 million, or 76.6%, to $2.7 million in the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter as a result of increases in professional fees of $1.3 million, primarily related to the proxy contest and litigation, public company costs of $87,000 and equity-based compensation to non-employee directors of $50,000. These increases were partially offset by lower miscellaneous expenses of $317,000.
Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity. We recorded equity in loss of $3.4 million in the 2015 quarter related to our investment in the AQUA U.S. Fund. We did not have any equity in loss in the 2016 quarter as this investment was liquidated in June 2016.
Interest Income. Interest income increased $38,000, or 316.7%, to $50,000 for the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter.
Gain on sale of hotel property. In the 2016 quarter, we recorded a gain of $26.4 million related the sale of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016.
Other Expense. Other expense increased $19,000, or 32.2%, to $78,000 for the 2016 quarter.
Interest Expense and Amortization of Loan Costs. Interest expense and amortization of loan costs increased $447,000, or 4.8%, to $9.8 million for the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter as a result of higher interest expense and amortization of loan costs from the financings associated with the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015, partially offset by lower interest expense and amortization of loan costs from the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016. The average LIBOR rates for the 2016 quarter and the 2015 quarter were 0.51% and 0.20%, respectively.
Write-off of Loan Costs and Exit Fees. Write-off of loan costs and exit fees was $2.6 million for the 2016 quarter, resulting from the write-off of unamortized loan costs of $2.5 million and exit fees of $108,000 related to the sale of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown. There were no write-off of loan costs and exit fees in the 2015 period.
Unrealized Loss on Investment in Ashford Inc. Unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc. decreased $5.2 million, or 91.9%, to $458,000 for the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. The fair value is based on the closing market price of Ashford Inc. common stock at the end of the period.
Unrealized Loss on Derivatives. Unrealized loss on derivatives was $3.9 million for the 2016 quarter and consisted of a $3.9 million unrealized loss on interest rate floors and an unrealized loss on interest rate caps of $2,000, partially offset by a $1,000 unrealized gain on options on future contracts. The 2015 quarter consisted of a $2.1 million unrealized loss on interest rate floors and an unrealized loss of $2,000 on interest rate caps. The fair value of the interest rate caps and floors are primarily based on movements in the LIBOR forward curve and the passage of time. The fair value of options on futures contracts is the last reported settlement price as of the measurement date.
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit. Income tax (expense) benefit changed $566,000, or 912.9% from income tax expense of $62,000 for the 2015 quarter to an income tax benefit of $504,000 for the 2016 quarter. The decrease in income tax expense is primarily due to a decrease in taxable income recognized by our TRS entities, as well as decrease in forecasted full-year income tax expense for our TRS entities, as determined in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance.
Income from Consolidated Entities Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. The noncontrolling interest partners in consolidated entities were allocated income of $2.5 million and $1.1 million for the 2016 quarter and the 2015 quarter, respectively. At September 30, 2016, noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities represented an ownership interest of 25% in two hotel properties held by one entity.
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership. Noncontrolling interests in operating partnership were allocated net income of $2.0 million and net loss of $1.5 million for the 2016 quarter and the 2015

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quarter, respectively. Redeemable noncontrolling interests in Ashford Prime OP represented ownership interests of 11.00% and 16.53% as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
The following table summarizes changes in key line items from our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands except percentages):
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
$
222,778

 
$
192,868

 
$
29,910

 
15.5
 %
Food and beverage
72,022

 
58,368

 
13,654

 
23.4

Other
16,977

 
10,038

 
6,939

 
69.1

Total hotel revenue
311,777

 
261,274

 
50,503

 
19.3

Other
103

 
111

 
(8
)
 
(7.2
)
Total revenue
311,880

 
261,385

 
50,495

 
19.3

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hotel operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rooms
49,841

 
41,895

 
7,946

 
19.0

Food and beverage
51,656

 
38,926

 
12,730

 
32.7

Other expenses
86,923

 
69,405

 
17,518

 
25.2

Management fees
11,958

 
10,564

 
1,394

 
13.2

Total hotel expenses
200,378

 
160,790

 
39,588

 
24.6

Property taxes, insurance and other
14,677

 
13,781

 
896

 
6.5

Depreciation and amortization
34,342

 
32,384

 
1,958

 
6.0

Advisory services fee
12,353

 
9,776

 
2,577

 
26.4

Transaction costs
501

 
255

 
246

 
96.5

Corporate general and administrative
16,414

 
3,810

 
12,604

 
330.8

Total expenses
278,665

 
220,796

 
57,869

 
26.2

Operating income
33,215

 
40,589

 
(7,374
)
 
(18.2
)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity
(2,587
)
 
(4,219
)
 
(1,632
)
 
(38.7
)
Interest income
132

 
21

 
111

 
528.6

Gain on sale of hotel property
26,359

 
—

 
26,359

 


Other income (expense)
(88
)
 
1,233

 
1,321

 
107.1

Interest expense and amortization of loan costs
(31,066
)
 
(28,060
)
 
3,006

 
10.7

Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
(2,595
)
 
(54
)
 
2,541

 
4,705.6

Unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc.
(1,091
)
 
(5,621
)
 
(4,530
)
 
(80.6
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
2,218

 
(2,101
)
 
4,319

 
205.6

Income before income taxes
24,497

 
1,788

 
22,709

 
1,270.1

Income tax expense
(1,022
)
 
(371
)
 
651

 
175.5

Net income
23,475

 
1,417

 
22,058

 
1,556.7

Income from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2,569
)
 
(1,068
)
 
1,501

 
140.5

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
(1,994
)
 
(671
)
 
1,323

 
197.2

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
18,912

 
$
(322
)
 
$
19,234

 
5,973.3
 %

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Net income (loss) represents the operating results of our hotel properties for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The results of the Bardessono Hotel are included since its acquisition on July 9, 2015 and the results of the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas are included since its acquisition on December 15, 2015. The results of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown sold on July 1, 2016 are included from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 and the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
The following table illustrates the key performance indicators of our hotel properties for the periods indicated:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Occupancy
83.65
%
 
83.61
%
ADR (average daily rate)
$
251.27

 
$
226.68

RevPAR (revenue per available room)
$
210.20

 
$
189.52

Rooms revenue (in thousands)
$
222,778

 
$
192,868

Total hotel revenue (in thousands)
$
311,777

 
$
261,274

The following table illustrates the key performance indicators of the nine hotel properties that were included for the full nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Occupancy
83.74
%
 
83.81
%
ADR (average daily rate)
$
231.43

 
$
224.88

RevPAR (revenue per available room)
$
193.81

 
$
188.48

Rooms revenue (in thousands)
$
183,737

 
$
177,958

Total hotel revenue (in thousands)
$
250,236

 
$
243,453

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company. Net income attributable to the Company increased $19.2 million to $18.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (the “2016 period”) compared to a net loss attributable to the Company of $322,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (the “2015 period”) as a result of the factors discussed below.
Rooms Revenue. Rooms revenue from our hotel properties increased $29.9 million, or 15.5%, to $222.8 million during the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. During the 2016 period, we experienced a 10.8% increase in room rates and a 4 basis point increase in occupancy. Rooms revenue from our nine comparable hotel properties increased $5.8 million due to higher room rates of 2.9% partially offset by a 7 basis point decrease in occupancy. Rooms revenue increased (i) $21.7 million at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas as a result of its acquisition in December 2015; (ii) $6.9 million at the Bardessono Hotel as a result of its acquisition in July 2015; (iii) $1.8 million at the Capital Hilton as a result of 3.4% higher room rates and a 167 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (iv) $1.5 million at the Tampa Renaissance as a result of 8.3% higher room rates and a 339 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (v) $1.3 million at the Philadelphia Courtyard as a result of 7.2% higher room rates partially offset by a 83 basis point decrease in occupancy at the hotel; (vi) $1.2 million at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront as a result of 4.7% higher room rates and a 31 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (vii) $366,000 at the San Francisco Courtyard Downtown as a result of 4.0% higher room rates partially offset by a 268 basis point decrease in occupancy at the hotel; and (viii) $270,000 at the Key West Pier House as a result of 2.8% higher room rates partially offset by a 109 basis point decrease in occupancy at the hotel. These increases were partially offset by decreases of (i) $4.4 million at the Seattle Courtyard Downtown as a result of the sale of the hotel property on July 1, 2016; (ii) $380,000 at the Chicago Sofitel Magnificent Mile as a result of 3.5% lower room rates partially offset by a 111 basis point increase in occupancy at the hotel; (iii) $194,000 at the Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center as a result of 0.3% lower room rates and a 98 basis point decrease in occupancy; and (iii) $11,000 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines as a result of a 171 basis point decrease in occupancy partially offset by 1.6% higher room rates at the hotel.
Food and Beverage Revenue. Food and beverage revenue from our hotel properties increased $13.7 million, or 23.4%, to $72.0 million during the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. This increase is primarily attributable to increases of $11.8 million at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas and $1.5 million at the Bardessono Hotel as a result of their acquisitions in 2015. We experienced an additional aggregate increase in food and beverage revenue of $1.2 million at the Capital Hilton, Chicago Sofitel Magnificent Mile, Tampa Renaissance and Seattle Marriott Waterfront, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines and Key West Pier House. These increases were partially offset by a lower aggregate food and beverage revenue of $633,000 at the San Francisco Courtyard

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Downtown, Philadelphia Courtyard and Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center and lower food and beverage revenue of $210,000 at the Seattle Courtyard Downtown due to its sale in July 1, 2016.
Other Hotel Revenue. Other hotel revenue, which consists mainly of telecommunications, parking and rentals, increased $6.9 million, or 69.1%, to $17.0 million during the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. This increase is attributable to an increase of $6.1 million at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas and $780,000 at the Bardessono Hotel due to their acquisitions in 2015. There was also an aggregate increase of $1.1 million at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center, Tampa Renaissance, Philadelphia Courtyard and Seattle Marriott Waterfront. This increase was partially offset by lower aggregate other revenue at the Chicago Sofitel Magnificent Mile, Capital Hilton, San Francisco Courtyard Downtown and Key West Pier House of approximately $755,000 and of $296,000 at the Seattle Courtyard Downtown due to its sale in July 1, 2016.
Other Non-Hotel Revenue. Other non-hotel revenue decreased $8,000, or 7.2%, to $103,000 in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. The decrease is attributable to lower Texas margin tax recoveries from guests.
Rooms Expense. Rooms expense increased $7.9 million, or 19.0%, to $49.8 million in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in rooms revenue at our nine comparable hotel properties and the acquisitions of the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas and the Bardessono Hotel in 2015, partially offset by lower rooms expense at the Seattle Courtyard Downtown due to its sale in July 1, 2016.
Food and Beverage Expense. Food and beverage expense increased $12.7 million, or 32.7%, to $51.7 million during the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015 and higher revenue at our nine comparable hotel properties. These increases were partially offset by the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown.
Other Operating Expenses. Other operating expenses increased $17.5 million, or 25.2%, to $86.9 million in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. Hotel operating expenses consist of direct expenses from departments associated with revenue streams and indirect expenses associated with support departments and incentive management fees. We experienced an increase of $2.2 million in direct expenses and $15.3 million in indirect expenses and incentive management fees in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. Direct expenses were 1.7% of total hotel revenue for the 2016 period and 1.2% for the 2015 period. The increase in direct expenses is comprised of an increase of a $3.1 million as a result of the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015 partially offset by decreases of $806,000 at our nine comparable hotel properties and $24,000 from the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016. The increase in indirect expenses is primarily attributable to increases in (i) general and administrative costs of $6.7 million, including $1.3 million from our nine comparable hotel properties and $5.6 million from the two hotel properties acquired in 2015, partially offset by a decrease of $178,000 from the sold hotel property; (ii) marketing costs of $3.2 million, comprised of $952,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $2.6 million from the two acquired hotel properties, partially offset by a decrease of $305,000 from the sold hotel property; (iii) repairs and maintenance of $2.5 million, including $2.7 million from our two acquired hotel properties partially offset by decreases of $98,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $139,000 from the sold hotel property; (iv) lease expense of $976,000, comprised of $906,000 from our two acquired hotel properties and $72,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties, partially offset by a decrease of $2,000 from the sold hotel property; (v) incentive management fees of $321,000, including $498,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $554,000 from our two acquired hotel properties, partially offset by a decrease of $731,000 from our sold hotel property; and (vi) energy costs of $1.6 million, comprised of $1.7 million from our two acquired hotel properties, partially offset by decreases of $70,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $83,000 from the sold hotel property.
Management Fees. Base management fees increased $1.4 million, or 13.2%, to $12.0 million in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. The increase is comprised of an increase of $1.5 million as a result of the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015 and $228,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties due to higher hotel revenue in the 2016 period, partially offset by a decrease of $342,000 from the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016.
Property Taxes, Insurance and Other. Property taxes, insurance and other increased $896,000, or 6.5%, to $14.7 million in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period, which is comprised of an increase of $1.2 million from the two acquired hotel properties, partially offset by decreases of $203,000 from our nine comparable hotel properties and $139,000 from our sold hotel property.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $2.0 million, or 6.0%, to $34.3 million for the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. The increase is due to $3.5 million of depreciation and amortization associated with the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015 and higher depreciation of $1.2 million attributable to capital expenditures that have occurred since September 30, 2015, partially offset by lower depreciation of $1.9 million as a result of fully depreciated furniture, fixtures and equipment and $725,000 from the sale of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016.

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Advisory Services Fee. Advisory services fee increased $2.6 million, or 26.4%, to $12.4 million in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period as a result of increases in equity-based compensation of $1.4 million, incentive fee of $772,000 and reimbursable expenses of $610,000 partially offset by a decrease in base advisory fee of $179,000. In the 2016 period, we recorded an advisory services fee of $12.4 million which included a base advisory fee of $6.3 million, reimbursable expenses of $2.0 million, equity-based compensation of $3.2 million associated with equity grants of our common stock and LTIP units awarded to the officers and employees of Ashford Inc. in connection with providing advisory services and an incentive fee of $772,000. In the 2015 period, we incurred an advisory services fee of $9.8 million, which included a base advisory fee of $6.5 million reimbursable expenses of $1.4 million and equity-based compensation of $1.8 million associated with equity grants of our common stock and LTIP units awarded to the officers and employees of Ashford Inc.
Transaction Costs. In the 2016 period, we recorded transaction costs of $501,000 related to payment of transfer taxes. In the 2015 period, we recorded transaction costs of $255,000 related to the acquisition of the Bardessono Hotel. 
Corporate General and Administrative. Corporate general and administrative expenses increased $12.6 million, or 330.8%, to $16.4 million in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period as a result of increases in professional fees of $12.8 million, primarily related to the proxy contest and litigation, higher public company costs of $48,000 and higher equity-based compensation to non-employee directors of $271,000. These increases were partially offset by lower miscellaneous expenses of $277,000.
Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity. We recorded equity in loss of unconsolidated entity of $2.6 million in the 2016 period and $4.2 million in the 2015 period related to our investment in the AQUA U.S. Fund. This investment was liquidated in June 2016.
Interest Income. Interest income increased $111,000, or 528.6%, to $132,000 for the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period.
Gain on sale of hotel property. For the 2016 period, we recorded a gain of $26.4 million related the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016.
Other Income (Expense). For the 2016 period, other expenses were $88,000. Other income was $1.2 million for the 2015 period due to a realized gain on marketable securities of $1.1 million and $223,000 of dividends related to marketable securities. This income was partially offset by $59,000 for commissions paid on certain derivative instruments purchased during the 2015 period.
Interest Expense and Amortization of Loan Costs. Interest expense and amortization of loan costs increased $3.0 million, or 10.7%, to $31.1 million for the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period as a result of the increase in interest expense and amortization of loan costs from the financings associated with the acquisitions of the Bardessono Hotel and Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas in 2015, partially offset by lower interest expense and amortization of loan costs from the sale of Seattle Courtyard Downtown on July 1, 2016. The average LIBOR rates for the 2016 period and the 2015 period were 0.45% and 0.20%, respectively.
Unrealized Loss on Investment in Ashford Inc. Unrealized loss on investment in Ashford Inc. decreased $4.5 million, or 80.6%, to $1.1 million for the 2016 quarter compared to the 2015 quarter. The fair value is based on the closing market price of Ashford Inc. common stock at the end of the period.
Write-off of Loan Costs and Exit Fees. Write-off of loan costs and exit fees was $2.6 million for the 2016 period, resulting from the write-off of unamortized loan costs of $2.5 million and exit fees of $108,000 related to the sale of the Seattle Courtyard Downtown . In the 2015 period, we incurred fees of $54,000 in connection with the refinancing of our $69.0 million mortgage loan due September 2015, which had an outstanding balance of $69.0 million. The mortgage loan was replaced with a $70.0 million mortgage loan due March 2017.
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives. Unrealized gain on derivatives of $2.2 million for the 2016 period consisted of a $2.3 million unrealized gain on interest rate floors, partially offset by an unrealized loss on interest rate caps of $62,000 and a$56,000 unrealized loss on options on futures contracts. In the 2015 period, we had an unrealized loss of $2.1 million on interest rate floors and $42,000 on interest rate caps. The fair value of the interest rate caps and floors are primarily based on movements in the LIBOR forward curve and the passage of time. The fair value of options on futures contracts is the last reported settlement price as of the measurement date.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $651,000, or 175.5%, to $1.0 million for the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period. This increase was primarily due to the partial release in the 2015 period of valuation allowance previously recorded by our wholly-owned TRS offset by a decrease in the profitability of the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries in the 2016 period compared to the 2015 period.

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Income from Consolidated Entities Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest. The noncontrolling interest partner in consolidated entities was allocated income of $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the 2016 period and the 2015 period, respectively. At September 30, 2016, noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities represented an ownership interest of 25% in two hotel properties held by one entity.
Net Income Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership. Noncontrolling interests in operating partnership were allocated net income of $2.0 million and $671,000 for the 2016 period and the 2015 period, respectively. Redeemable noncontrolling interests represented ownership interests in Ashford Prime OP of 11.00% and 16.53% as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Seasonality
Our properties’ operations historically have been seasonal as certain properties maintain higher occupancy rates during the summer months and some during the winter months. This seasonality pattern can cause fluctuations in our quarterly lease revenue under our percentage leases. We anticipate that our cash flows from the operations of our properties and cash on hand will be sufficient to enable us to make quarterly distributions to maintain our REIT status. To the extent that cash flows from operations and cash on hand are insufficient during any quarter due to temporary or seasonal fluctuations in lease revenue, we expect to utilize borrowings to fund distributions required to maintain our REIT status. However, we cannot make any assurances that we will make distributions in the future.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
There have been no material changes since December 31, 2015, outside of the ordinary course of business, to contractual obligations specified in the table of contractual obligations included in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2015 10-K.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, we may form or invest in partnerships or joint ventures. We evaluate each partnership and joint venture to determine whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”). If the entity is determined to be a VIE we assess whether we are the primary beneficiary and need to consolidate the entity. For further discussion see note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
We have no other off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our accounting policies that are critical or most important to understanding our financial condition and results of operations and that require management to make the most difficult judgments are described in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2015 10-K. There have been no material changes in these critical accounting policies.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following non-GAAP presentations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, FFO and AFFO are made to help our investors evaluate our operating performance.
EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) attributable to the Company before interest expense and amortization of loan costs, interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership. We adjust EBITDA to exclude certain additional items such as write-off of loan costs and exit fees, strategic alternatives and other deal costs, transaction costs, gain on sale of hotel property and non-cash items such as amortization of favorable (unfavorable) contract assets (liabilities), unrealized loss on investments, unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives, other (income) expense, non-employee stock/unit-based compensation and the Company’s portion of unrealized loss of investment in securities investment fund. Unless otherwise indicated, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA exclude amounts attributable to the portion of a partnership owned by the third party. We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because we believe they reflect more accurately the ongoing performance of our hotel assets and other investments and provide more useful information to investors as they are indicators of our ability to meet our future debt payment requirements, working capital requirements and they provide an overall evaluation of our financial condition. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as calculated by us may not be comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA reported by other companies that do not define EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA exactly as we define the terms. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or net income determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of performance or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as determined by GAAP as an indicator of liquidity.

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The following table reconciles net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) (unaudited):
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income (loss)
 
$
21,322

 
$
(7,282
)
 
$
23,475

 
$
1,417

Income from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(2,504
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(2,569
)
 
(1,068
)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
 
(1,960
)
 
1,532

 
(1,994
)
 
(671
)
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
 
16,858

 
(6,840
)
 
18,912

 
(322
)
Interest income
 
(50
)
 
(12
)
 
(132
)
 
(21
)
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs (1)
 
9,380

 
8,965

 
29,839

 
26,924

Depreciation and amortization (1)
 
10,459

 
10,594

 
32,216

 
30,222

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
(504
)
 
62

 
1,022

 
371

Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
 
1,960

 
(1,532
)
 
1,994

 
671

EBITDA available to the Company and OP unitholders
 
38,103

 
11,237

 
83,851

 
57,845

Amortization of favorable (unfavorable) contract assets (liabilities)
 
43

 
(2
)
 
69

 
(109
)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
 
2,595

 
—

 
2,595

 
54

Transaction costs
 
63

 
255

 
501

 
255

Gain on sale of hotel property
 
(26,359
)
 
—

 
(26,359
)
 
—

Unrealized loss on investments
 
458

 
5,621

 
1,091

 
5,621

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives (1)
 
3,912

 
2,061

 
(2,218
)
 
2,097

Other (income) expense
 
78

 
59

 
88

 
(1,233
)
Non-cash, non-employee stock/unit-based compensation
 
1,234

 
935

 
3,541

 
2,101

Legal and advisory costs
 
1,830

 
600

 
14,056

 
912

Company’s portion of unrealized loss of investment in securities investment fund
 
—

 
3,399

 
2,587

 
4,219

Adjusted EBITDA available to the Company and OP unitholders
 
$
21,957

 
$
24,165

 
$
79,802

 
$
71,762

__________________
(1) 
Net of adjustment for noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities. The following table presents the amounts of the adjustments for non-controlling interest for each line item:
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs
 
$
(415
)
 
$
(383
)
 
$
(1,277
)
 
$
(1,136
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(716
)
 
(714
)
 
(2,126
)
 
(2,162
)
Unrealized loss on derivatives
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
We calculate FFO and AFFO in the following table. FFO is calculated on the basis defined by NAREIT, which is net income (loss) attributable to the Company, computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses on sales of properties and extraordinary items as defined by GAAP, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, and after redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership. NAREIT developed FFO as a relative measure of performance of an equity REIT to recognize that income-producing real estate historically has not depreciated on the basis determined by GAAP. Our calculation of AFFO excludes preferred dividends, strategic alternatives and other deal costs, transaction costs, write-off of loan costs and exit fees and non-cash items such as unrealized loss on investments, unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives, other (income) expense, non-employee stock/unit-based compensation and the Company’s portion of unrealized loss of investment in securities investment fund. FFO and AFFO exclude amounts attributable to the portion of a partnership owned by the third party. We consider FFO and AFFO to be appropriate measures of our ongoing normalized operating performance as a REIT. We compute FFO in accordance with our interpretation of standards established by NAREIT, which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that either do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or interpret the NAREIT definition differently than us. FFO and AFFO do not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income or loss as an indication of our financial performance or GAAP cash flows

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from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. FFO and AFFO are also not indicative of funds available to satisfy our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. However, to facilitate a clear understanding of our historical operating results, we believe that FFO and AFFO should be considered along with our net income or loss and cash flows reported in the consolidated and combined consolidated financial statements.
The following table reconciles net income (loss) to FFO and Adjusted FFO (in thousands) (unaudited):
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income (loss)
 
$
21,322

 
$
(7,282
)
 
$
23,475

 
$
1,417

Income from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(2,504
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(2,569
)
 
(1,068
)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
 
(1,960
)
 
1,532

 
(1,994
)
 
(671
)
Preferred dividends
 
(994
)
 
(895
)
 
(2,866
)
 
(1,093
)
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
 
15,864

 
(7,735
)
 
16,046

 
(1,415
)
Depreciation and amortization on real estate (1)
 
10,459

 
10,594

 
32,216

 
30,222

Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership
 
1,960

 
(1,532
)
 
1,994

 
671

Gain on sale of hotel property
 
(26,359
)
 
—

 
(26,359
)
 
—

FFO available to common stockholders and OP unitholders
 
1,924

 
1,327

 
23,897

 
29,478

Preferred dividends
 
994

 
895

 
2,866

 
1,093

Unrealized loss on investments
 
458


5,621


1,091


5,621

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives (1)
 
3,912

 
2,061

 
(2,218
)
 
2,097

Other (income) expense
 
78

 
59

 
88

 
(1,233
)
Transaction costs
 
63


255


501


255

Non-cash, non-employee stock/unit-based compensation
 
1,234


935


3,541


2,101

Legal and advisory costs
 
1,830


600


14,056


912

Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
 
2,595

 
—

 
2,595

 
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Company’s portion of unrealized loss of investment in securities investment fund
 
—

 
3,399

 
2,587

 
4,219

Adjusted FFO available to the Company and OP unitholders
 
$
13,088

 
$
15,152

 
$
49,004

 
$
44,597

____________________
(1) 
Net of adjustment for noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities. The following table presents the amounts of the adjustments for non-controlling interest for each line item:
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Depreciation and amortization on real estate
 
$
(716
)
 
$
(714
)
 
$
(2,126
)
 
$
(2,162
)
Unrealized loss on derivatives
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4
)

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Hotel Properties
The following table presents certain information related to our hotel properties:
 
Hotel Property
 
Location
 
Service Type
 
Total Rooms
 
% Owned
 
Owned Rooms
 
 
Fee Simple Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hilton
 
Washington, D.C.
 
Full
 
550

 
75
%
 
413

 
Marriott
 
Seattle, WA
 
Full
 
358

 
100

 
358

 
Marriott
 
Plano, TX
 
Full
 
404

 
100

 
404

 
Courtyard by Marriott
 
Philadelphia, PA
 
Select
 
499

 
100

 
499

 
Courtyard by Marriott
 
San Francisco, CA
 
Select
 
405

 
100

 
405

 
Sofitel
 
Chicago, IL
 
Full
 
415

 
100

 
415

 
Pier House Resort
 
Key West, FL
 
Full
 
142

 
100

 
142

 
Ritz Carlton
 
St. Thomas, USVI
 
Full
 
180

 
100

 
180

 
Ground Lease Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hilton (1)
 
La Jolla, CA
 
Full
 
394

 
75
%
 
296

 
Renaissance (2)
 
Tampa, FL
 
Full
 
293

 
100

 
293

 
Bardessono Hotel and Spa (3)
 
Yountville, CA
 
Full
 
62

 
100

 
62

 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
3,702

 
 
 
3,467

________
(1) 
The ground lease expires in 2043.
(2) 
The ground lease expires in 2080.
(3) 
The initial ground lease expires in 2055. The ground lease contains two 25-year extension options, at our election.
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our primary market risk exposure consists of changes in interest rates on borrowings under our debt instruments that bear interest at variable rates that fluctuate with market interest rates. To the extent that we acquire assets or conduct operations in an international jurisdiction, we will also have currency exchange risk. We may enter into certain hedging arrangements in order to manage interest rate and currency fluctuations. The analysis below presents the sensitivity of the market value of our financial instruments to selected changes in market interest rates.
At September 30, 2016, our total indebtedness of $768.9 million included $425.4 million of variable-rate debt. The impact on the results of operations of a 25-basis point change in interest rate on the outstanding balance of variable-rate debt at September 30, 2016, would be approximately $1.1 million per year. Interest rate changes will have no impact on the remaining $343.5 million of fixed rate debt.
The above amounts were determined based on the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our borrowings and assume no changes in our capital structure. The information presented above includes those exposures that existed at September 30, 2016, but it does not consider exposures or positions that could arise after that date. Accordingly, the information presented herein has limited predictive value. As a result, the ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on exposures that arise during the period, the hedging strategies at the time, and the related interest rates.
We have entered into interest rate floors with an aggregate notional amount and strike rate of $3.0 billion and -0.25%, respectively for an initial total upfront cost of $3.5 million. Our total exposure is capped at our initial total cost of $3.5 million.
We have purchased options on Eurodollar futures to hedge our cash flow risk for total costs of $496,000. Eurodollar futures prices reflect market expectations for interest rates on three month Eurodollar deposits for specific dates in the future, and the final settlement price is determined by three-month LIBOR on the last trading day. Options on Eurodollar futures provide the ability to limit losses while maintaining the possibility of profiting from favorable changes in the futures prices. As the purchaser, our maximum potential loss is limited to the initial premium paid for the Eurodollar option contracts, while our potential gain has no limit. These exchange-traded options are centrally cleared, and a clearinghouse stands in between all trades to ensure that the obligations involved in the trades are satisfied.

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ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2016 (“Evaluation Date”). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms; and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Sessa Litigation
On February 3, 2016, Sessa Capital (Master), L.P. (“Sessa”) filed an action (the “Maryland Action”) in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland, captioned Sessa Capital (Master) L.P. v. Bennett, et al., Case No. 24-C-16-000557 (Baltimore City Cir. Ct. 2016), against Ashford Prime, the members of the Ashford Prime board of directors, Ashford LLC and Ashford Inc. The Maryland Action generally alleged that the directors of Ashford Prime breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the June Amendments to the Company’s advisory agreement with Ashford LLC. The Maryland Action also alleged that Ashford Inc. aided and abetted those breaches of fiduciary duties. On February 29, 2016, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the Maryland Action. On March 14, 2016, Sessa voluntarily dismissed the Maryland Action.
On February 25, 2016, Ashford Prime filed a lawsuit (the “Texas Federal Action”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, captioned Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. v. Sessa Capital (Master), L.P., et al., No. 16-cv-00527 (N.D. Texas 2016) (DCG), against Sessa, related entities, and Sessa’s proposed director nominees John E. Petry, Philip B. Livingston, Lawrence A. Cunningham, Daniel B. Silvers and Chris D. Wheeler. The Texas Federal Action generally alleges that the defendants violated federal securities laws because Sessa’s proxy materials contain numerous false claims, material misrepresentations and omissions relating to, among other things, the proposed nominees, the financial risks associated with Sessa’s efforts to gain control of the board and Sessa’s plans and strategy for the Company and its assets. Among other remedies, the Texas Federal Action seeks to enjoin Sessa from proceeding with its proxy contest. The outcome of this action is pending.
On March 8, 2016, Ashford Prime filed a lawsuit (the “Texas State Action”) in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas, captioned Ashford Hospital Prime, Inc. v. Sessa Capital (Master) L.P., et al., Cause No. DC-16-02738, against Sessa, related entities, and Sessa’s proposed director nominees John E. Petry, Philip B. Livingston, Lawrence A. Cunningham, Daniel B. Silvers and Chris D. Wheeler. The Texas State Action generally alleges that Sessa’s purported notice of proposed nominees for election to the Ashford Prime board of directors is invalid due to numerous failures by the defendants to comply with material provisions in the Company’s bylaws. Among other things, the Texas State Action seeks a declaratory judgment confirming the inability of Sessa’s proposed director nominees to stand for election at the 2016 annual meeting of stockholders. On March 14, 2016, Sessa removed the Texas State Action from state court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas with Cause No. 16-cv-00713. The outcome of this action is pending.
On March 14, 2016, Sessa filed counterclaims and a motion for a preliminary injunction in the Texas Federal Action. These counterclaims include substantially the same claims as previously asserted by Sessa in the Maryland Action, and also allege that the directors of Ashford Prime breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the approval of the Series C Preferred Stock for issuance and the February 2016 amendments to the Amended Partnership Agreement (as defined below). Among other things, Sessa seeks an injunction prohibiting the issuance of shares of Series C Preferred Stock and requiring the board to approve the Sessa candidates, or in the alternative, prohibiting the solicitation of proxies until the board approves the Sessa candidates. On April 2, 2016, Sessa amended its counterclaims alleging that the Company had violated federal proxy solicitation laws by, among other things, stating that Sessa had not complied with the Company’s bylaws and that its purported director nominations are invalid. On April 6, 2016, the Court granted expedited discovery in connection with Sessa’s motion for preliminary injunction and the Company’s anticipated motion for preliminary injunction in the Texas State Action. On April 8, 2016, the Company notified the court that Sessa’s claims relating to the Series C Preferred Stock were moot after the Company unwound the OP Unit enfranchisement preferred equity transaction for the Company’s OP unitholders. On April 13, 2016, the Company filed its motion for preliminary injunction seeking an order declaring that Sessa’s slate of nominees is invalid and enjoining Sessa from submitting the nominees to stockholders for election to the board. On May 20, 2016, the court denied Sessa’s motion for a preliminary

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injunction and granted the Company’s motion for a preliminary injunction. Sessa appealed the district court’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on May 23, 2016. Sessa’s appeal is fully briefed and the court heard oral argument on August 2, 2016. Sessa currently has no claims for monetary damages, but it seeks reimbursement of its attorneys’ fees and costs.
We are engaged in other various legal proceedings which have arisen but have not been fully adjudicated. The likelihood of loss from these legal proceedings, based on definitions within contingency accounting literature, ranges from remote to reasonably possible and to probable. Based on estimates of the range of potential losses associated with these matters, management does not believe the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, the final results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty and if we fail to prevail in one or more of these legal matters, and the associated realized losses exceed our current estimates of the range of potential losses, our consolidated financial position or results of operations could be materially adversely affected in future periods.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
The discussion of our business and operations and risk factors discussed in this report should be read together with the risk factors contained in Item 1A of our 2015 10-K, which describe various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies, or prospects in a material and adverse manner.
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer
The following table provides the information with respect to purchases of our common stock during each of the months in the third quarter of 2016:
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) (2)
 
Average Price Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan
 
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
Common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 1 to July 31
 
630,346

 
$
14.39

 
629,627

 
$
36,787,500

August 1 to August 31
 
592

 
15.50

 
—

 
36,787,500

September 1 to September 30
 
412

 
15.10

 
—

 
36,787,500

Total
 
631,350

 
$
14.39

 
629,627

 
 
__________________
(1) 
Includes shares that were repurchased from Ashford Trust when former Ashford Trust employees who held restricted shares of Ashford Prime common stock they received in the spin-off, forfeited the shares to Ashford Trust upon termination of employment.
(2) 
Includes restricted shares of our common stock, with no associated cost, that were forfeited upon termination of employment.

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ITEM 3.
DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
None.

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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit
 
Description
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
12*
 
31.1*
 
31.2*
 
32.1*
 
32.2*
 
The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 are formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements Comprehensive Income; (iii) Consolidated Statement of Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
Submitted electronically with this report.
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Submitted electronically with this report.
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
Submitted electronically with this report.
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
Submitted electronically with this report.
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
Submitted electronically with this report.
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
Submitted electronically with this report.
___________________________________
* Filed herewith.

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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.
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC.
Date:
November 9, 2016
By:
/s/ MONTY J. BENNETT
 
 
 
 
Monty J. Bennett
 
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 9, 2016
By:
/s/ DERIC S. EUBANKS
 
 
 
 
Deric S. Eubanks
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 


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