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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
 
     
(Mark One)    
þ
  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
OR
o
  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: 001-31775
 
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Maryland
  86-1062192
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
14185 Dallas Parkway,
Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
  75254
(Zip Code)
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(972) 490-9600
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.01 PAR
Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.01 PAR
Preferred Stock, Series D, $0.01 PAR
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Exchange Act).  Yes þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (i) 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 (ii) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
             
Large accelerated filer þ
    Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
The aggregate market value of the common stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the price at which the registrant’s common stock was last sold on the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $1.4 billion. As of February 27, 2008, the registrant had issued and outstanding 120,376,055 shares of common stock.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
The registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement pertaining to the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”), filed or to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference into Part III.
 


 

 
FORM 10-K INDEX
 
                 
        Page
 
      Business.     4  
      Risk Factors.     14  
      Unresolved Staff Comments     29  
      Properties     29  
      Legal Proceedings     32  
      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     32  
 
PART II
      Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities     33  
      Selected Financial Data     35  
      Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.     38  
      Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     59  
      Financial Statements and Supplementary Data     60  
      Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure     60  
      Controls and Procedures     60  
      Other Information     62  
 
PART III
      Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance     62  
      Executive Compensation     62  
      Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters     62  
      Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence     62  
      Principal Accounting Fees and Services     62  
 
PART IV
      Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits     63  
        Index to Consolidated Financial Statements     72  
 Amendment No. 2 to Third Amended Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership
 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan
 Investor Program Agreement
 Form of Joint Venture Agreement
 Form of Loan Servicing Agreement
 Limited Liability Company Agreement
 Registrant's Subsidiaries Listing as of December 31, 2007
 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a)
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a)
 Certification of the Chief Accounting Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a)
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b)
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b)
 Certification of the Chief Accounting Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b)


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Forward-Looking Statements
 
Throughout this Form 10-K and documents incorporated herein by reference, we make forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and objectives. Statements regarding the following subjects are forward-looking by their nature:
 
  •  our business and investment strategy;
 
  •  our projected operating results;
 
  •  completion of any pending transactions;
 
  •  our ability to obtain future financing arrangements;
 
  •  our understanding of our competition;
 
  •  market trends;
 
  •  projected capital expenditures; and
 
  •  the impact of technology on our operations and business.
 
Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. Additionally, the following factors could cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements:
 
  •  factors discussed in this Form 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;”
 
  •  general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our common stock;
 
  •  changes in our business or investment strategy;
 
  •  availability, terms, and deployment of capital;
 
  •  availability of qualified personnel;
 
  •  changes in our industry and the market in which we operate, interest rates, or the general economy; and
 
  •  the degree and nature of our competition.
 
When we use words or phrases such as “will likely result,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


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PART I
 
Item 1.   Business
 
OUR COMPANY
 
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) is a self-advised real estate investment trust (“REIT”), which commenced operations on August 29, 2003 when it completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) and concurrently consummated certain other formation transactions, including the acquisition of six hotels (“initial properties”). The Company owns its lodging investments and conducts its business through Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, its operating partnership. Ashford OP General Partner LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, serves as the sole general partner of the Company’s operating partnership.
 
As of December 31, 2007, the Company owned interest in 112 hotel properties, which includes direct ownership in 106 hotel properties and between 75-89% interest in six hotel properties through equity investments with joint venture partners. These hotel properties represent 26,553 total rooms or 26,211 net rooms excluding those attributable to joint venture partners. Of the total 112 hotel properties, 111 are located in the United States and one is located in Canada. As of December 31, 2007, the Company also owned approximately $94.2 million of mezzanine or first-mortgage loans receivable.
 
For federal income tax purposes, the Company elected to be treated as a REIT, which imposes limitations related to operating hotels. As of December 31, 2007, 111 of the Company’s hotel properties were leased or owned by wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company that are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes (collectively, such subsidiaries are referred to as “Ashford TRS”). Ashford TRS then engages third-party or affiliated hotel management companies to operate the hotels under management contracts. Hotel operating results related to these properties are included in the consolidated results of operations. As of December 31, 2007, the remaining hotel property was leased on a triple-net lease basis to a third-party tenant who operates the hotel. Rental income from this operating lease is included in the consolidated results of operations.
 
Remington Lodging & Hospitality, L.P. and Remington Management, L.P. (collectively, “Remington Lodging”), both primary property managers for the Company, are beneficially wholly owned by Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., the Company’s Chairman, and Mr. Montgomery J. Bennett, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. As of December 31, 2007, Remington Lodging managed 43 of the Company’s 112 hotel properties while third-party management companies managed the remaining 69 hotel properties.
 
As of December 31, 2007, 120,376,055 shares of common stock, 2,300,000 shares of Series A preferred stock, 7,447,865 shares of Series B preferred stock, 8,000,000 shares of Series D preferred stock, and 13,346,843 units of limited partnership interest held by entities other than the Company were outstanding and 2,389,636 shares of common stock were held as treasury stock. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company completed the following transactions:
 
  •  On March 27, 2007, the Company issued 838,500 shares of restricted common stock to its executive officers and certain employees.
 
  •  On April 11, 2007, the Company issued 8,000,000 shares of Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock to a financial institution.
 
  •  On April 24, 2007, the Company issued 48,875,000 shares of common stock in a follow-on public offering.
 
  •  On May 15, 2007, the Company issued 16,000 shares of common stock to its directors as compensation for serving on the Board of Directors through May 2008.
 
  •  On July 18, 2007, the Company publicly issued 8,000,000 shares of Series D cumulative preferred stock.
 
  •  On July 18, 2007, the Company redeemed 8,000,000 shares of Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock.
 
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  restricted common stock to the Company at current market prices to cover individual federal income taxes withheld on such shares as such shares vest, of which 36,841 shares were reissued in connection with the aforementioned common stock grants.
 
  •  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 2,366,300 shares of treasury stock in connection with its stock repurchase program.
 
  •  During the year ended December 31, 2007, 35,391 unvested shares of restricted common stock were forfeited.
 
  •  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 165,582 shares of common stock in exchange for 165,582 units of limited partnership interest.
 
We maintain a website at www.ahtreit.com. On our website, we make available free-of-charge our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and other reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and Board Committee Charters are also available free-of-charge on our website or can be made available in print upon request.
 
All reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission may also be read and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549. Further information regarding the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, all of our filed reports can be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
 
OUR BUSINESS STRATEGIES
 
We currently focus our investment strategies on the upscale and upper-upscale segments within the lodging industry. However, we also believe that as supply, demand, and capital market cycles change, we will be able to shift our investment strategies to take advantage of newly created lodging-related investment opportunities as they develop. Currently, we do not limit our acquisitions to any specific geographical market. While our current investment strategies are well defined, our Board of Directors may change our investment policies at any time without stockholder approval.
 
We intend to continue to invest in a variety of lodging-related assets based upon our evaluation of diverse market conditions. These investments may include: (i) direct hotel investments; (ii) mezzanine financing through origination or acquisition in secondary markets; (iii) first-lien mortgage financing through origination or acquisition in secondary markets; and (iv) sale-leaseback transactions.
 
Our strategy is designed to take advantage of current lodging industry conditions and adjust to changes in market conditions over time. In the current market, we believe we can continue to purchase assets at discounts and acquire or originate debt positions with attractive relative yields. Over time, our assessment of market conditions will determine asset reallocation strategies. While we seek to capitalize on favorable market fundamentals, conditions beyond our control may have an impact on overall profitability and our investment returns.
 
Our business strategy of combining lodging-related equity and debt investments seeks, among other things, to:
 
  •  capitalize on both current yield and price appreciation, while simultaneously offering diversification of types of assets within the hospitality industry;
 
  •  vary investments across an array of hospitality assets to take advantage of market cycles for each asset class; and
 
  •  offer an attractive liquidity alternative to asset sales (through structure and tax deferral) and traditional financing (due to rate, structure, loan-to-value, and asset class).
 
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lodging industry, we will invest according to the asset allocation strategies described below. Due to ongoing changes in market conditions, we will continually evaluate the appropriateness of our investment strategies. Our Board of Directors may change any or all of these strategies at any time.
 
Direct Hotel Investments — In selecting hotels to acquire, we target hotels that either offer a high current return or have the opportunity to increase in value through repositioning, capital investments, market-based recovery, or improved management practices. We intend to continue to acquire existing hotels and, under appropriate market conditions, may develop new hotels. Our direct hotel acquisition strategy will continue to follow similar investment criteria and will seek to achieve both current income and income from appreciation. In addition, we will continue to assess our existing hotel portfolio and make strategic decisions to sell certain under-performing or smaller hotels that do not fit our investment strategy or criteria.
 
Mezzanine Financing — Subordinated loans, or mezzanine loans, that we acquire or originate relate to upscale, upper-upscale and luxury hotels with reputable managers that are located in established or emerging sub-markets. These mezzanine loans are secured by junior mortgages on hotels or pledges of equity interests in entities owning hotels. We intend to continue to acquire or originate mezzanine loans. Mezzanine loans that we acquire in the future may be secured by individual assets as well as cross-collateralized portfolios of assets. Although these types of loans generally have greater repayment risks than first mortgages due to the subordinated nature of the loans, we have a disciplined approach in underwriting the value of these assets. We expect this asset class to provide us with attractive returns.
 
First Mortgage Financing — From time to time, we acquire or originate junior participations in first mortgages, which we often refer to as mezzanine loans. As interest rates increase and the dynamics in the hotel industry make first-mortgage investments more attractive, we intend to acquire, potentially at a discount to par, or originate loans secured by first priority mortgages on hotels. Related to commercial mortgage lenders, we may be subject to certain state-imposed licensing regulations with which we intend to comply. However, because we are not a bank or a federally chartered lending institution, we are not subject to state and federal regulatory constraints imposed on such entities. Also, we expect we will be able to offer more flexible terms than commercial lenders who contribute loans to securitized mortgage pools.
 
Sale-Leaseback Transactions — To date, we have not participated in any sale-leaseback transactions. However, if the lodging industry fundamentals shift such that sale-leaseback transactions become more attractive investments, we intend to purchase hotels and lease them back to their existing hotel owners.
 
OUR OPERATING SEGMENTS
 
As addressed in Item 15, Financial Statements Schedules, we currently operate in two business segments within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments and hotel financing. These operating segments are described above along with additional operating segments where we anticipate future participation.
 
OUR FINANCING STRATEGY
 
We utilize our borrowing power to leverage future investments. When evaluating our future level of indebtedness and making decisions regarding the incurrence of indebtedness, our Board of Directors considers a number of factors, including:
 
  •  the purchase price of our investments to be acquired with debt financing;
 
  •  the estimated market value of our investments upon refinancing; and
 
  •  the ability of particular investments, and our Company as a whole, to generate cash flow to cover expected debt service.
 
We may incur debt in the form of purchase money obligations to the sellers of properties, publicly or privately placed debt instruments, or financing from banks, institutional investors, or other lenders. Any such indebtedness may be secured or unsecured by mortgages or other interests in our properties or mortgage loans. This indebtedness may be recourse, non-recourse, or cross-collateralized. If recourse, such recourse may include our general assets or be limited to the particular investment to which the indebtedness relates. In addition, we may invest in properties or


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loans subject to existing loans secured by mortgages or similar liens on the properties, or we may refinance properties acquired on a leveraged basis. We may use the proceeds from any borrowings for working capital to:
 
  •  purchase interests in partnerships or joint ventures;
 
  •  refinance existing indebtedness;
 
  •  finance the origination or purchase of mortgage investments; or
 
  •  finance acquisitions, expand, redevelop or improve existing properties, or develop new properties.
 
In addition, if we do not have sufficient cash available, we may need to borrow to meet taxable income distribution requirements under the Internal Revenue Code. No assurances can be given that we will obtain additional financings or, if we do, what the amount and terms will be. Our failure to obtain future financing under favorable terms could adversely impact our ability to execute our business strategy. In addition, we may selectively pursue mortgage financing on our individual properties and mortgage investments.
 
OUR DISTRIBUTION POLICY
 
To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we make annual distributions to our stockholders of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles). Distributions are authorized by our Board of Directors and declared by us based upon a variety of factors deemed relevant by our directors. No assurance can be given that our dividend policy will not change in the future. Our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders will depend, in part, upon our receipt of distributions from our operating partnership. This, in turn, may depend upon receipt of lease payments with respect to our properties from indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of our operating partnership and the management of our properties by our property managers. Distributions to our stockholders are generally taxable to our stockholders as ordinary income. However, since a portion of our investments are equity ownership interests in hotels, which result in depreciation and non-cash charges against our income, a portion of our distributions may constitute a tax-free return of capital. To the extent that it is consistent with maintaining our REIT status, we may maintain accumulated earnings of Ashford TRS in that entity.
 
Our charter allows us to issue preferred stock with a preference on distributions. The partnership agreement of our operating partnership also allows the operating partnership to issue units with a preference on distribution. Such issuance of preferred stock or preferred units, given the dividend preference on this stock or units, could limit our ability to make a dividend distribution to our common stockholders.
 
OUR RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, we completed the following significant transactions:
 
Business Combinations:
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company acquired a 51-property hotel portfolio (“CNL Portfolio”) from CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (“CNL”) for approximately $2.4 billion plus closing costs of approximately $96.0 million. The Company acquired 100% of 33 properties and 70%-89% of 18 properties through existing joint ventures. To fund this acquisition, the Company utilized several sources as follows: a) borrowings of approximately $928.5 million of ten-year, fixed-rate debt at an average blended interest rate of 5.95%, approximately $555.1 million of two-year, variable-rate debt with three one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%, and approximately $325.0 million of one-year, variable-rate debt with two one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5%, b) the sale of 8.0 million shares of Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for approximately $200.0 million less a commitment fee of approximately $6.3 million at a dividend rate of LIBOR plus 2.5%, c) assumed fixed-rate debt of approximately $562.1 million (or approximately $432.3 million net of debt attributable to joint venture partners), representing eleven fixed-rate loans with an average blended interest rate of 6.01% and expiration dates ranging from 2008 to 2027, and d) a $50.0 million draw on a newly executed $200.0 million credit facility with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.55% to 1.95% depending on the


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loan-to-value ratio, which matures April 9, 2010 with two one-year extension options, and requires interest-only payments through maturity.
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company acquired the remaining 15% joint venture interest in the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Detroit, Michigan, for approximately $7.5 million, which represents approximately $2.9 million in cash and assumed debt of approximately $4.6 million. The Company acquired the other 85% interest pursuant to its acquisition of the CNL Portfolio, which was consummated April 11, 2007, as discussed above.
 
On May 21, 2007, the Company acquired a Marriott Residence Inn and a Hampton Inn, both in Jacksonville, Florida, from MS Resort Holdings LLC for approximately $35.8 million in cash. The acquisition of these hotel properties, which were previously owned by CNL, related to the Company’s acquisition of the CNL Portfolio on April 11, 2007. The Company used proceeds from its sale of seven hotels on May 18, 2007 and cash on hand to fund this acquisition.
 
On December 15, 2007, the Company completed an asset swap with Hilton Hotels Corporation (“Hilton”), its partner in two joint ventures which were simultaneously dissolved, whereby the Company surrendered its majority ownership interest in two hotel properties in exchange for the joint venture partner’s minority ownership interest in nine hotel properties. In connection with this asset swap, the Company assumed $41.9 million of debt previously attributable to the joint venture partner’s minority ownership in the nine acquired hotel properties that secured such debt and ceded $109.5 million of debt, of which $80.1 million was attributable to its majority ownership in the two surrendered hotel properties that secured such debt and the remainder attributable to the joint venture partner’s former minority ownership. In addition, the Company will be reimbursed $2.0 million by Hilton for expenses incurred.
 
Capital Stock:
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company issued 8.0 million shares of Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock at $25 per share for approximately $200.0 million less a commitment fee of approximately $6.3 million. On July 18, 2007, with proceeds received from the issuance of Series D preferred stock discussed below, the Company redeemed its 8.0 million shares of Series C preferred stock for approximately $200.0 million and received a refund of related commitment fees of approximately $4.3 million.
 
On April 24, 2007, in a follow-on public offering, the Company issued 48,875,000 shares of its common stock at $11.75 per share, which generated gross proceeds of approximately $574.3 million. However, the aggregate proceeds to the Company, net of underwriters’ discount and offering costs, was approximately $548.2 million. The 48,875,000 shares issued include 6,375,000 shares sold pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. These net proceeds along with cash on hand were used to pay-down the $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008, payoff the $325.0 million variable-rate loan, due April 9, 2008, and pay-down its $555.1 million variable-rate loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million. These three debt payments were made on April 25, 2007, April 24, 2007, and April 25, 2007, respectively.
 
On July 18, 2007, the Company issued 8.0 million shares of 8.45% Series D cumulative preferred stock at $25 per share for approximately $200.0 million less underwriting discounts and commissions of approximately $6.3 million.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 60,177 shares of treasury stock for approximately $728,000 in connection with the Company’s Incentive Stock Plan (“Stock Plan”), which allows employees to tender vested shares of restricted common stock to the Company at current market prices to cover individual federal income taxes withheld on such shares as such shares vest. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company reissued 36,841 treasury shares under its Stock Plan as common stock granted to its executives, certain employees, and directors.
 
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Discontinued Operations:
 
On February 6, 2007, the Company sold its Marriott located in Trumbull, Connecticut, for approximately $28.3 million. As the Company acquired this property on December 7, 2006, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale.
 
On February 8, 2007, the Company sold its Fairfield Inn in Princeton, Indiana, for approximately $3.2 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $1.4 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 24, 2007, the Company sold its Radisson Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, for approximately $5.4 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $2.7 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 26, 2007, the Company sold its Fairfield Inn in Evansville, Indiana, for approximately $5.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $531,000, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 27, 2007, the Company sold its Embassy Suites in Phoenix, Arizona, for approximately $25.0 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $8.5 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On May 2, 2007, the Company sold its Radisson Hotel in Covington, Kentucky, and an office building for approximately $22.4 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $3.4 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On May 18, 2007, the Company sold its portfolio of seven TownePlace Suites hotels for approximately $57.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $18.3 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On July 2, 2007, the Company sold its Hampton Inn in Horse Cave, Kentucky, for approximately $3.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $363,000.
 
On September 27, 2007, the Company sold its Doubletree Guest Suites in Dayton, Ohio, for approximately $6.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $168,000.
 
On October 2, 2007, the Company sold its Hilton in Birmingham, Alabama, for approximately $25.0 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale. In connection with this sale, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $23.7 million.
 
On November 2, 2007, the Company sold two Residence Inns in Torrance, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $61.5 million. As the Company acquired these properties on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale. In connection with this sale and using corporate funds, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $67.7 million.
 
On November 20, 2007, the Company sold its Residence Inn in Kansas City, Missouri, for approximately $7.0 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on this sale. In connection with this sale and using corporate funds, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $7.4 million.
 
On November 30, 2007, the Company sold its Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, for approximately $61.5 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on this sale. In connection with this sale, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $62.4 million.
 
Notes Receivable:
 
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On May 8, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.6 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.5 million note receivable, due June 2007.
 
On June 11, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.1 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.0 million note receivable, due May 2010.
 
On June 18, 2007, the Company received approximately $5.7 million related to all principal and interest due under its $5.6 million note receivable, due July 2008.
 
On December 5, 2007, the Company originated a $21.5 million mezzanine loan receivable, due January 2018.
 
Indebtedness:
 
On January 30, 2007, the Company completed a $20.0 million draw on its $150.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008.
 
On February 6, 2007, in connection with the Company’s sale of its Marriott located in Trumbull, Connecticut, for approximately $28.3 million, the Company paid down its $212.0 million mortgage note payable, due December 11, 2009, by approximately $28.0 million. Consequently, the $212.0 million mortgage loan secured by seven hotels outstanding at December 31, 2006 became the $184.0 million mortgage loan secured by six hotels outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
On March 8, 2007, the Company terminated its $100.0 million credit facility, due December 23, 2008. This credit facility never had an outstanding balance.
 
On April 9, 2007, the Company drew $45.0 million on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008.
 
On April 10, 2007, the Company repaid its $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $150.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008, and terminated the facility.
 
On April 11, 2007, in connection with its acquisition of the CNL Portfolio for approximately $2.4 billion plus closing costs of approximately $96.0 million, the Company executed a $928.5 million, ten-year, fixed-rate loan at an average blended interest rate of 5.95%, a $555.1 million, two-year, variable-rate loan with three one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%, and a $325.0 million, one-year, variable-rate loan with two one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5%, and assumed fixed-rate debt of approximately $562.1 million (or approximately $432.3 million net of debt attributable to joint venture partners), representing eleven fixed-rate loans with an average blended interest rate of 6.01% and expiration dates ranging from 2008 to 2027. In addition, the Company executed a $200.0 million credit facility with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.55% to 1.95% depending on the loan-to-value ratio, which matures April 9, 2010 with two one-year extension options, requires interest-only payments through maturity, and requires quarterly commitment fees ranging from 0.125% to 0.20% of the average undrawn balance during the quarter. To fund this acquisition, the Company drew approximately $50.0 million on this credit facility.
 
On April 11, 2007, in connection with its acquisition of the remaining 15% joint venture interest in the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Detroit, Michigan, for approximately $7.5 million, the Company assumed debt attributable to the joint venture partner of approximately $4.6 million. The Company acquired the other 85% interest pursuant to its acquisition of the CNL portfolio on April 11, 2007, as discussed above.
 
On April 16, 2007, the Company drew $25.0 million on its $200.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On April 24 and 25, 2007, with proceeds received from its follow-on public offering completed April 24, 2007, the Company paid down the $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008, paid off the $325.0 million variable-rate loan, due April 9, 2008, and paid down its $555.1 million variable-rate loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million. These three debt payments were made on April 25, 2007, April 24, 2007, and April 25, 2007, respectively.
 
On May 3, 2007, the Company repaid $25.0 million on its $200.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
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July 1, 2015. Consequently, the $487.1 million mortgage loan secured by 32 hotels outstanding at December 31, 2006 became the $455.1 million mortgage loan secured by 25 hotels outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
On May 22, 2007, the Company modified its $200.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010, to increase its capacity to $300.0 million.
 
On October 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Hilton in Birmingham, Alabama, for approximately $25.0 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $23.7 million.
 
On October 9, 2007, the Company drew approximately $47.5 million on its $47.5 million credit facility, and used the proceeds to repay $20.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010. On October 11, 2007, the revolving period on this $47.5 million credit facility expired and the outstanding balance converted to a $47.5 million mortgage loan, due October 10, 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2%, requiring monthly interest-only payments through maturity, with three one-year extension options.
 
On October 9, 2007, the Company repaid $20.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On November 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of two Residence Inns in Torrance, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $61.5 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $67.7 million pursuant to the loan agreement, with proceeds from the sale and corporate cash.
 
On November 20, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Residence Inn in Kansas City, Missouri, for approximately $7.0 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $7.4 million.
 
On November 30, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, for approximately $61.5 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $62.4 million.
 
On December 4, 2007, the Company drew $25.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On December 15, 2007, in connection with an asset swap with a joint venture partner, the Company assumed $41.9 million of mortgage debt previously attributable to the joint venture partner’s minority ownership in nine acquired hotel properties that secured such debt and ceded $109.5 million of mortgage debt, of which $80.1 million was attributable to its majority ownership in the two surrendered hotel properties that secured such debt and the remainder attributable to the joint venture partner’s former minority ownership. Such ceded debt had maturities ranging from 2010 to 2011.
 
On December 15, 2007, in connection with the aforementioned asset swap, the Company repaid an additional $8.7 million of mortgage debt attributable to its majority ownership in such joint ventures, which was secured by hotels involved in the asset swap and had maturities ranging from 2010 to 2011.
 
On December 20, 2007, the Company drew $10.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
Dividends:
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $100.4 million, or $0.21 per share per quarter, related to both common stockholders and common unit holders, of which approximately $92.3 million and $8.1 million related to each, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $2.9 million, or $0.19 per share per quarter, related to Class B unit holders.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.9 million, or $0.5344 per share per quarter, related to Series A preferred stockholders.
 
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During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.3 million, based on LIBOR plus 2.5% for the period outstanding, related to Series C preferred stockholders. In addition, the Company recognized non-cash preferred dividends of approximately $845,000 related to the amortization of the discount attributable to the increasing-rate preferred dividend clause effective 18 months after issuance.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $7.7 million, or $0.5281 per share per quarter prorated for the period outstanding, related to Series D preferred stockholders.
 
OUR COMPETITION
 
The hotel industry is highly competitive. All of our hotels are located in developed areas that include other hotel properties. Accordingly, our hotels compete for guests with other full-service or limited-service hotels in their immediate vicinities and, secondarily, with hotels in their geographic markets. The future occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR of any hotel could be materially and adversely affected by an increase in the number or quality of competitive hotel properties in its market area. We believe that brand recognition, location, quality of the hotel and the services provided, and price are the principal competitive factors affecting our hotels.
 
OUR EMPLOYEES
 
At December 31, 2007, we had 66 full-time employees. Such employees perform directly or through our operating partnership various acquisition, development, redevelopment, and corporate management functions. All persons employed in the day-to-day operations of our hotels are employees of the management companies rather than employees of ours.
 
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
 
Under various federal, state, and local laws and regulations, an owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on such property. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. Furthermore, a person who arranges for the disposal of a hazardous substance or transports a hazardous substance for disposal or treatment from property owned by another may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous substances released into the environment at that property. The costs of remediation or removal of such substances may be substantial, and the presence of such substances, or the failure to promptly remediate such substances, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell the affected property or to borrow using the affected property as collateral. In connection with the ownership and operation of our properties, we, our operating partnership, or Ashford TRS may be potentially liable for any such costs. In addition, the value of any lodging property loan we originate or acquire would be adversely affected if the underlying property contained hazardous or toxic substances.
 
Phase I environmental assessments, which are intended to identify potential environmental contamination for which our properties may be responsible, have been obtained on each of our properties. Phase I environmental assessments included:
 
  •  historical reviews of the properties,
 
  •  reviews of certain public records,
 
  •  preliminary investigations of the sites and surrounding properties,
 
  •  screening for the presence of hazardous substances, toxic substances, and underground storage tanks, and
 
  •  the preparation and issuance of a written report.
 
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Phase I environmental assessments have not revealed any environmental liability that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, assets, results of operations, or liquidity, and we are not aware of any such liability. To the extent Phase I environmental assessments reveal facts that require further investigation, we would perform a Phase II environmental assessment. However, it is possible that these environmental assessments will not reveal all environmental liabilities. There may be material environmental liabilities of which we are unaware, including environmental liabilities that may have arisen since the environmental assessments were completed or updated. No assurances can be given that (i) future laws, ordinances, or regulations will not impose any material environmental liability, or (ii) the current environmental condition of our properties will not be affected by the condition of properties in the vicinity (such as the presence of leaking underground storage tanks) or by third parties unrelated to us.
 
We believe our properties are in compliance in all material respects with all federal, state, and local ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances and other environmental matters. Neither we nor, to our knowledge, any of the former owners of our properties have been notified by any governmental authority of any material noncompliance, liability, or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or other environmental matters in connection with any of our properties.
 
OUR INSURANCE
 
We maintain comprehensive insurance, including liability, property, workers’ compensation, rental loss, environmental, terrorism, and, when available on reasonable commercial terms, flood and earthquake insurance, with policy specifications, limits, and deductibles customarily carried for similar properties. Certain types of losses (for example, matters of a catastrophic nature such as acts of war or substantial known environmental liabilities) are either uninsurable or require substantial premiums that are not economically feasible to maintain. Certain types of losses, such as those arising from subsidence activity, are insurable only to the extent that certain standard policy exceptions to insurability are waived by agreement with the insurer. We believe, however, that our properties are adequately insured, consistent with industry standards.
 
OUR FRANCHISE LICENSES
 
We believe that the public’s perception of quality associated with a franchisor is an important feature in the operation of a hotel. Franchisors provide a variety of benefits for franchisees, which include national advertising, publicity, and other marketing programs designed to increase brand awareness, training of personnel, continuous review of quality standards, and centralized reservation systems. As of December 31, 2007, the Company owned interest in 112 hotels, 110 of which operated under the following franchise licenses or brand management agreements:
 
Embassy Suites is a registered trademark of Hilton Hospitality, Inc.
 
Doubletree is a registered trademark of Hilton Hospitality, Inc.
 
Hilton is a registered trademark of Hilton Hospitality, Inc.
 
Hilton Garden Inn is a registered trademark of Hilton Hospitality, Inc.
 
Homewood Suites by Hilton is a registered trademark of Hilton Hospitality, Inc.
 
Hampton Inn is a registered trademark of Hilton Hospitality, Inc.
 
Radisson is a registered trademark of Radisson Hotels International, Inc.
 
Marriott is a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc.
 
JW Marriott is a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc.
 
SpringHill Suites is a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc.
 
Residence Inn by Marriott is a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc.
 
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott is a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc.
 
TownePlace Suites is a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc.
 
Renaissance is a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc.
 
Hyatt Regency is a registered trademark of Hyatt Corporation.
 
Sheraton is a registered trademark of Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, a division of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
 
Westin is a registered trademark of Westin Hotels and Resorts, a division of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
 
Crowne Plaza is a registered trademark of InterContinental Hotels Group.
 
Our management companies, including Remington Lodging, must operate each hotel pursuant to the terms of the related franchise or brand management agreement, and must use their best efforts to maintain the right to operate each hotel as such. In the event of termination of a particular franchise or brand management agreement, our management companies must operate any affected hotels under another franchise or brand management agreement, if any, that we enter into. We anticipate that most of the additional hotels we acquire will be operated under franchise licenses or brand management agreements as well.
 
Our franchise licenses and brand management agreements generally specify certain management, operational, recordkeeping, accounting, reporting, and marketing standards and procedures with which the franchisee or brand operator must comply, including requirements related to:
 
  •  training of operational personnel;
 
  •  safety;
 
  •  maintaining specified insurance;
 
  •  types of services and products ancillary to guestroom services that may be provided;
 
  •  display of signage; and
 
  •  type, quality, and age of furniture, fixtures, and equipment included in guestrooms, lobbies, and other common areas.
 
OUR SEASONALITY MATTERS
 
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 cash flow from the operations of our properties will be sufficient to enable us to make quarterly distributions to maintain our REIT status. To the extent that cash flow from operations is insufficient during any quarter due to temporary or seasonal fluctuations in lease revenue, we expect to utilize other cash on hand or borrowings to make required distributions. However, we cannot make any assurances that we will make distributions in the future.
 
Item 1A.   Risk Factors
 
Risks Related to Our Business
 
Our business strategy depends on our continued growth. We may fail to integrate recent and additional investments into our operations or otherwise manage our planned growth, which may adversely affect our operating results.
 
Our business plan contemplates a period of continued growth in the next several years. We cannot assure you that we will be able to adapt our management, administrative, accounting, and operational systems, or hire and retain sufficient operational staff to successfully integrate our recent investments into our portfolio and manage any future acquisitions of additional assets without operating disruptions or unanticipated costs. Acquisitions of any


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additional portfolios of properties or mortgages would generate additional operating expenses that we will be required to pay. As we acquire additional assets, we will be subject to the operational risks associated with owning new lodging properties. Our failure to successfully integrate our recent acquisitions as well as any future acquisitions into our portfolio could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition and our ability to pay dividends to stockholders.
 
We may be unable to identify additional real estate investments that meet our investment criteria or to acquire the properties we have under contract.
 
We cannot assure you that we will be able to identify real estate investments that meet our investment criteria, that we will be successful in completing any investment we identify, or that any investment we complete will produce a return on our investment. Moreover, we will have broad authority to invest in any real estate investments that we may identify in the future. We also cannot assure you that we will acquire properties we currently have under firm purchase contracts, if any, or that the acquisition terms we have negotiated will not change.
 
Conflicts of interest could result in our management acting other than in our stockholders’ best interest.
 
Conflicts of interest relating to Remington Lodging may lead to management decisions that are not in the stockholders’ best interest. The Chairman of our Board of Directors, Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Remington Lodging, and our Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr. Montgomery Bennett, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Remington Lodging. Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett own 100% of Remington Lodging, which, as of December 31, 2007, manages 43 of our 112 properties and provides related services, including property management services and project management services.
 
Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett’s ownership interests in and management obligations to Remington Lodging present them with conflicts of interest in making management decisions related to the commercial arrangements between us and Remington Lodging and will reduce the time and effort they each spend managing us. Our Board of Directors has adopted a policy that requires all approvals, actions or decisions to which the Company has the right to make under the management agreements with Remington Lodging be approved by a majority or, in certain circumstances, all of our independent directors. However, given the authority and/or operational latitude to Remington Lodging under the management agreements to which the Company is a party, Messrs. Archie Bennett and Montgomery Bennett, as officers of Remington Lodging, could take actions or make decisions that are not in the stockholders’ best interest or that are otherwise consistent with their obligations under the management agreements or the Company’s obligations under the applicable franchise agreements.
 
Holders of units in our operating partnership, including members of our management team, may suffer adverse tax consequences upon our sale of certain properties. Therefore, holders of units, either directly or indirectly, including Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett, Mr. David Brooks, our Chief Legal Officer, Mr. David Kimichik, our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Mark Nunneley, our Chief Accounting Officer, and Mr. Martin L. Edelman (or his family members), one of our directors, may have different objectives regarding the appropriate pricing and timing of a particular property’s sale. These officers and directors of ours may influence us not to sell or refinance certain properties, even if such sale or refinancing might be financially advantageous to our stockholders, or to enter into tax deferred exchanges with the proceeds of such sales when such a reinvestment might not otherwise be in our best interest. In addition, we have agreed to indemnify contributors of properties contributed to us in exchange for operating partnership units, including (indirectly) Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett, Brooks, Kimichik, Nunneley, and Edelman (or his family members), against the income tax they may incur if we dispose of the specified contributed properties. Because of this indemnification, our indemnified management team members may make decisions about selling any of these properties that are not in our stockholders’ best interest.
 
We are a party to a master hotel management agreement and an exclusivity agreement with Remington Lodging, which describes the terms of Remington Lodging’s management of our hotels, as well as any future hotels we may acquire that will be managed by Remington Lodging. If we terminate the management agreement as to any of the remaining five hotels we acquired in connection with our initial public offering, which are all subject to the management agreement, because we elect to sell those hotels, we will be required to pay Remington Lodging a


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substantial termination fee. Remington Lodging may agree to waive the termination fee if a replacement hotel is substituted but is under no contractual obligation to do so. The exclusivity agreement requires us to engage Remington Lodging, unless our independent directors either (i) unanimously vote to hire a different manager or developer, or (ii) by a majority vote, elect not to engage Remington Lodging because they have determined that special circumstances exist or that, based on Remington Lodging’s prior performance, another manager or developer could perform the duties materially better. As the sole owners of Remington Lodging, which would receive any development, management, and management termination fees payable by us under the management agreement, Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett may influence our decisions to sell, acquire, or develop hotels when it is not in the best interests of our stockholders to do so.
 
In addition, Ashford Financial Corporation, an affiliate, contributed certain asset management and consulting agreements to us in connection with our initial public offering relating to management and consulting services that Ashford Financial Corporation agreed to perform for hotel property managers with respect to 27 identified hotel properties in which Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett held a minority interest. Ashford Financial Corporation is 100% owned by Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett. The agreements provided for annual payments to us, as the assignee of Ashford Financial Corporation, in consideration for our performance of certain asset management and consulting services. The exact amount of the consideration due to us under the remaining asset management and consulting agreements was initially contingent upon the revenue generated by the hotels underlying the asset management and consulting agreements. Ashford Financial Corporation guaranteed a minimum payment to us of $1.2 million per year, subject to adjustments based on the consumer price index, through December 31, 2008. All of the 27 hotel properties for which we previously provided the asset management and consulting services have been sold, including our acquisition of 21 of the hotel properties in March 2005. Accordingly, we anticipate collecting the balance of the guaranteed minimum payment of $1.2 million per year from Ashford Financial Corporation under its guarantee.
 
Tax indemnification obligations that apply in the event that we sell certain properties could limit our operating flexibility.
 
If we dispose of the four remaining properties that were contributed to us in exchange for units in our operating partnership in connection with our initial public offering, we may be obligated to indemnify the contributors, including Messrs. Archie and Monty Bennett whom have substantial ownership interests, against the tax consequences of the sale. In addition, under the tax indemnification agreements, we have agreed for a period of 10 years to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain non-recourse mortgage indebtedness in the amount of at least $16.0 million, which will allow the contributors to defer recognition of gain in connection with the contribution of the Las Vegas hotel property as part of our formation.
 
Additionally, for certain periods of time, we are prohibited from selling or transferring the Sea Turtle Inn in Atlantic Beach, Florida, and the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia, if as a result, the entity from which we acquired the property would recognize gain for federal tax purposes.
 
Further, in connection with our acquisition of certain properties in March 2005 that were contributed to us in exchange for units in our operating partnership, we agreed to certain tax indemnities with respect to 11 additional properties. If we dispose of any of these 11 properties or reduce the debt on these properties in a transaction that results in a taxable gain to the contributors, we may be obligated to indemnify the contributors or their specified assignees against the tax consequences of the transaction.
 
In general, our tax indemnities will be equal to the amount of the federal, state, and local income tax liability the contributor or its specified assignee incurs with respect to the gain allocated to the contributor. The terms of the contribution agreements also generally require us to gross up tax indemnity payments for the amount of income taxes due as a result of the tax indemnity.
 
While the tax indemnities generally do not contractually limit our ability to conduct our business in the way we desire, we are less likely to sell any of the contributed properties for which we have agreed to the tax indemnities described above in a taxable transaction during the applicable indemnity period. Instead, we would either hold the property for the entire indemnity period or seek to transfer the property in a tax-deferred like-kind exchange. In addition, a condemnation of one of our properties could trigger our tax indemnification obligations.


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Hotel franchise requirements could adversely affect distributions to our stockholders.
 
We must comply with operating standards, terms, and conditions imposed by the franchisors of the hotel brands under which our hotels operate. Franchisors periodically inspect their licensed hotels to confirm adherence to their operating standards. The failure of a hotel to maintain standards could result in the loss or cancellation of a franchise license. With respect to operational standards, we rely on our property managers to conform to such standards. Franchisors may also require us to make certain capital improvements to maintain the hotel in accordance with system standards, the cost of which can be substantial. It is possible that a franchisor could condition the continuation of a franchise based on the completion of capital improvements that our management or Board of Directors determines is too expensive or otherwise not economically feasible in light of general economic conditions or the operating results or prospects of the affected hotel. In that event, our management or Board of Directors may elect to allow the franchise to lapse or be terminated, which could result in a change in brand franchising or operation of the hotel as an independent hotel.
 
In addition, when the term of a franchise expires, the franchisor has no obligation to issue a new franchise. The loss of a franchise could have a material adverse effect on the operations or the underlying value of the affected hotel because of the loss of associated name recognition, marketing support, and centralized reservation systems provided by the franchisor. The loss of a franchise could also have a material adverse effect on cash available for distribution to stockholders.
 
Future terrorist attacks similar in nature to the events of September 11, 2001 may negatively affect the performance of our properties, the hotel industry in general, and our future results of operations and financial condition.
 
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, their after-effects, and the resulting U.S.-led military action in Iraq substantially reduced business and leisure travel throughout the United States and hotel industry revenue per available room, or RevPAR, generally during the period following September 11, 2001. We cannot predict the extent to which additional terrorist attacks, acts of war, or similar events may occur in the future or how such events would directly or indirectly impact the hotel industry or our operating results.
 
Future terrorist attacks, acts of war, or similar events could have further material adverse effects on the hotel industry at large and our operations in particular.
 
Our investments will be concentrated in particular segments of a single industry.
 
Our entire business is hotel related. Our current investment strategy is to acquire or develop upscale to upper-upscale hotels, acquire first mortgages on hotel properties, invest in other mortgage-related instruments such as mezzanine loans to hotel owners and operators, and participate in hotel sale-leaseback transactions. Adverse conditions in the hotel industry will have a material adverse effect on our operating and investment revenues and cash available for distribution to our stockholders.
 
We rely on third party property managers, including Remington Lodging, to operate our hotels and for a significant majority of our cash flow.
 
For us to continue to qualify as a REIT, third parties must operate our hotels. A REIT may lease its hotels to taxable REIT subsidiaries in which the REIT can own up to a 100% interest. A taxable REIT subsidiary, or TRS, pays corporate-level income tax and may retain any after-tax income. A REIT must satisfy certain conditions to use the TRS structure. One of those conditions is that the TRS must hire, to manage the hotels, an “eligible independent contractor” (“EIC”) that is actively engaged in the trade or business of managing hotels for parties other than the REIT. An EIC cannot (i) own more than 35% of the REIT, (ii) be owned more than 35% by persons owning more than 35% of the REIT, or (iii) provide any income to the REIT (i.e., the EIC cannot pay fees to the REIT, and the REIT cannot own any debt or equity securities of the EIC).
 
Accordingly, while we may lease hotels to a TRS that we own, the TRS must engage a third-party operator to manage the hotels. Thus, our ability to direct and control how our hotels are operated is less than if we were able to manage our hotels directly. We have entered into management agreements with Remington Lodging, which is


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owned 100% by Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett, to manage 43 of our 112 lodging properties owned as of December 31, 2007 and have hired unaffiliated third — party property managers to manage our remaining properties. We do not supervise any of the property managers or their respective personnel on a day-to-day basis, and we cannot assure you that the property managers will manage our properties in a manner that is consistent with their respective obligations under the applicable management agreement or our obligations under our hotel franchise agreements. We also cannot assure you that our property managers will not be negligent in their performance, will not engage in other criminal or fraudulent activity, or will not otherwise default on their respective management obligations to us. If any of the foregoing occurs, our relationships with the franchisors may be damaged, we may be in breach of the franchise agreement, and we could incur liabilities resulting from loss or injury to our property or to persons at our properties. Any of these circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition, as well as our ability to pay dividends to stockholders.
 
If we cannot obtain additional financing, our growth will be limited.
 
We are required to distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains, each year to continue to qualify as a REIT. As a result, our retained earnings available to fund acquisitions, development, or other capital expenditures are nominal. As such, we rely upon the availability of additional debt or equity capital to fund these activities. Our long-term ability to grow through acquisitions or development of hotel-related assets will be limited if we cannot obtain additional financing. Market conditions may make it difficult to obtain financing, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing or that we will be able to obtain it on favorable terms.
 
We may be unable to generate sufficient revenue from operations to pay our operating expenses and to pay dividends to our stockholders.
 
As a REIT, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income each year to our stockholders. We intend to distribute to our stockholders all or substantially all of our taxable income each year so as to qualify for the tax benefits accorded to REITs, but our ability to make distributions may be adversely affected by the risk factors described herein. We cannot assure you that we will be able to make distributions in the future. In the event of continued or future downturns in our operating results and financial performance, unanticipated capital improvements to our hotels, or declines in the value of our mortgage portfolio, we may be unable to declare or pay distributions to our stockholders. The timing and amount of distributions are in the sole discretion of our Board of Directors, which will consider, among other factors, our financial performance, debt service obligations applicable debt covenants, and capital expenditure requirements.
 
We are subject to various risks related to our use of, and dependence on, debt.
 
The interest we pay on variable — rate debt increases as interest rates increase, which may decrease cash available for distribution to stockholders. We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet our debt service obligations. If we do not meet our debt service obligations, we risk the loss of some or all of our assets to foreclosure. Changes in economic conditions or our financial results or prospects could (i) result in higher interest rates on variable — rate debt, (ii) reduce the availability of debt financing generally or debt financing at favorable rates, (iii) reduce cash available for distribution to stockholders, and (iv) increase the risk that we could be forced to liquidate assets to repay debt, any of which could have a material adverse affect on us.
 
If we violate covenants in any debt agreements, 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 prohibit us from borrowing unused amounts under our lines of credit, even if repayment of some or all the borrowings is not required. In any event, financial covenants under our current or future debt obligations could impair our planned business strategies by limiting our ability to borrow beyond certain amounts or for certain purposes. Our governing instruments do not contain any limitation on our ability to incur indebtedness.


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We compete with other hotels for guests. We also face competition for acquisitions of lodging properties and of desirable mortgage investments.
 
The mid, upscale, and upper-upscale segments of the hotel business are competitive. Our hotels compete on the basis of location, room rates, quality, service levels, reputation, and reservation systems, among many other factors. New hotels may be constructed and these additions to supply create new competitors, in some cases without corresponding increases in demand for hotel rooms. The result in some cases may be lower revenue, which would result in lower cash available for distribution to stockholders.
 
We compete for hotel acquisitions with entities that have similar investment objectives as we do. This competition could limit the number of suitable investment opportunities offered to us. It may also increase the bargaining power of property owners seeking to sell to us, making it more difficult for us to acquire new properties on attractive terms or on the terms contemplated in our business plan.
 
We also compete for mortgage asset investments with numerous public and private real estate investment vehicles, such as mortgage banks, pension funds, other REITs, institutional investors, and individuals. Mortgages and other investments are often obtained through a competitive bidding process. In addition, competitors may seek to establish relationships with the financial institutions and other firms from which we intend to purchase such assets. Competition may result in higher prices for mortgage assets, lower yields, and a narrower spread of yields over our borrowing costs.
 
Some of our competitors are larger than us, may have access to greater capital, marketing, and other resources, may have personnel with more experience than our officers, may be able to accept higher levels of debt or otherwise may tolerate more risk than us, may have better relations with hotel franchisors, sellers, or lenders, and may have other advantages over us in conducting certain business and providing certain services.
 
We may engage in hedging transactions, which can limit our gains and increase exposure to losses.
 
We may enter into hedging transactions to protect (i) us from the effects of interest rate fluctuations on floating — rate debt and (ii) our portfolio of mortgage assets from interest rate and prepayment rate fluctuations. Our hedging transactions may include entering into interest rate swap agreements or interest rate cap or floor agreements, purchasing or selling futures contracts, purchasing put and call options on securities or securities underlying futures contracts, or entering into forward rate agreements. Hedging activities may not have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations or financial condition. No hedging activity can completely insulate us from the risks associated with changes in interest rates and prepayment rates. Moreover, interest rate hedging could fail to protect us or adversely affect us because, among other things:
 
  •  Available interest rate hedging may not correspond directly with the interest rate risk for which protection is sought.
 
  •  The duration of the hedge may not match the duration of the related liability.
 
  •  The party owing money in the hedging transaction may default on its obligation to pay.
 
  •  The credit quality of the party owing money on the hedge may be downgraded to such an extent that it impairs our ability to sell or assign our side of the hedging transaction.
 
  •  The value of derivatives used for hedging may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with generally accepted accounting rules to reflect changes in fair value. Downward adjustments, or “mark-to-market losses,” would reduce our stockholders’ equity.
 
Hedging involves both risks and costs, including transaction costs, which may reduce our overall returns on our investments. These costs increase as the period covered by the hedging relationship increases and during periods of rising and volatile interest rates. These costs will also limit the amount of cash available for distributions to stockholders. We generally intend to hedge as much of the interest rate risk as management determines is in our best interests given the cost of such hedging transactions. The REIT qualification rules may limit our ability to enter into hedging transactions by requiring us to limit our income from hedges. If we are unable to hedge effectively because of the REIT rules, we will face greater interest rate exposure than may be commercially prudent.


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We may not be able to sell our investments on favorable terms.
 
We may decide to sell investments for a variety of reasons. We cannot assure you that we will be able to sell any of our investments on favorable terms or that our investments will not be sold for a loss.
 
Risks Related to Hotel Investments
 
We are subject to general risks associated with operating hotels.
 
Our hotels and hotels underlying our mortgage and mezzanine loans are subject to various operating risks common to the hotel industry, many of which are beyond our control, including the following:
 
  •  our hotels compete with other hotel properties in their geographic markets and many of our competitors have substantial marketing and financial resources;
 
  •  over-building in our markets, which adversely affects occupancy and revenues at our hotels;
 
  •  dependence on business and commercial travelers and tourism; and
 
  •  adverse effects of general, regional, and local economic conditions and increases in energy costs or labor costs and other expenses affecting travel, which may affect travel patterns and reduce the number of business and commercial travelers and tourists.
 
These factors could adversely affect our hotel revenues and expenses, as well as the hotels underlying our mortgage and mezzanine loans, which in turn would adversely affect our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.
 
We may have to make significant capital expenditures to maintain our lodging properties.
 
Our hotels have an ongoing need for renovations and other capital improvements, including replacements of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Franchisors of our hotels may also require periodic capital improvements as a condition of maintaining franchise licenses. Generally, we are responsible for the cost of these capital improvements, which gives rise to the following risks:
 
  •  cost overruns and delays;
 
  •  renovations can be disruptive to operations and can displace revenue at the hotels, including revenue lost while rooms under renovation are out of service;
 
  •  the cost of funding renovations and the possibility that financing for these renovations may not be available on attractive terms; and
 
  •  the risk that the return on our investment in these capital improvements will not be what we expect.
 
If we have insufficient cash flow from operations to fund needed capital expenditures, then we will need to borrow to fund future capital improvements.
 
The hotel business is seasonal, which affects our results of operations from quarter to quarter.
 
The hotel industry is seasonal in nature. Generally, occupancy rates and hotel revenues are greater in the second and third quarters than in the first and fourth quarters. This seasonality can cause quarterly fluctuations in our revenues.
 
Our hotel investments may be subject to risks relating to potential terrorist activity
 
During 2007, approximately 16% of total revenue from 12 hotels was generated from hotels located in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas, the areas vulnerable to terrorist attack. Our financial and operating performance may be adversely affected by potential terrorist activity. that may cause in the future, or results to differ materially from anticipated results.


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Our development activities may be more costly than we have anticipated.
 
As part of our growth strategy, we may develop additional hotels. Hotel development involves substantial risks, including that:
 
  •  actual development costs may exceed our budgeted or contracted amounts;
 
  •  construction delays may prevent us from opening hotels on schedule;
 
  •  we may not be able to obtain all necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy, and construction permits;
 
  •  our developed properties may not achieve our desired revenue or profit goals; and
 
  •  we may incur substantial development costs and then have to abandon a development project before completion.
 
Risks Relating to Investments in Mortgages and Mezzanine Loans
 
Mortgage investments that are not United States government insured and non-investment grade mortgage assets involve risk of loss.
 
As part of our business strategy, we originate and acquire lodging-related uninsured and non-investment grade mortgage loans and mortgage assets, including mezzanine loans. While holding these interests, we are subject to risks of borrower defaults, bankruptcies, fraud and related losses, and special hazard losses that are not covered by standard hazard insurance. Also, costs of financing the mortgage loans could exceed returns on the mortgage loans. In the event of any default under mortgage loans held by us, we will bear the risk of loss of principal and non-payment of interest and fees to the extent of any deficiency between the value of the mortgage collateral and the principal amount of the mortgage loan. To the extent we suffer such losses with respect to our investments in mortgage loans, our value and the price of our securities may be adversely affected.
 
We invest in non-recourse loans, which will limit our recovery to the value of the mortgaged property.
 
Our mortgage loan assets are generally non-recourse. With respect to our non-recourse mortgage loan assets, in the event of a borrower default, the specific mortgaged property and other assets, if any, pledged to secure the relevant mortgage loan, may be less than the amount owed under the mortgage loan. As to those mortgage loan assets that provide for recourse against the borrower and its assets generally, we cannot assure you that the recourse will provide a recovery in respect of a defaulted mortgage loan greater than the liquidation value of the mortgaged property securing that mortgage loan.
 
Investment yields affect our decision whether to originate or purchase investments and the price offered for such investments.
 
In making any investment, we consider the expected yield of the investment and the factors that may influence the yield actually obtained on such investment. These considerations affect our decision whether to originate or purchase an investment and the price offered for that investment. No assurances can be given that we can make an accurate assessment of the yield to be produced by an investment. Many factors beyond our control are likely to influence the yield on the investments, including, but not limited to, competitive conditions in the local real estate market, local and general economic conditions, and the quality of management of the underlying property. Our inability to accurately assess investment yields may result in our purchasing assets that do not perform as well as expected, which may adversely affect the price of our securities.
 
Volatility of values of mortgaged properties may adversely affect our mortgage loans.
 
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addition, decreases in property values reduce the value of the collateral and the potential proceeds available to a borrower to repay our mortgage loans, which could also cause us to suffer losses.
 
Mezzanine loans involve greater risks of loss than senior loans secured by income-producing properties.
 
We make and acquire mezzanine loans. These types of mortgage loans are considered to involve a higher degree of risk than long-term senior mortgage lending secured by income-producing real property due to a variety of factors, including the loan being entirely unsecured or, if secured, becoming unsecured as a result of foreclosure by the senior lender. We may not recover some or all of our investment in these loans. In addition, mezzanine loans may have higher loan-to-value ratios than conventional mortgage loans resulting in less equity in the property and increasing the risk of loss of principal.
 
Risks Related to the Real Estate Industry
 
Mortgage debt obligations expose us to increased risk of property losses, which could harm our financial condition, cash flow, and ability to satisfy our other debt obligations and pay dividends.
 
Incurring mortgage debt increases our risk of property losses because defaults on indebtedness secured by properties may result in foreclosure actions initiated by lenders and ultimately our loss of the property securing any loans for which we are in default. For tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our properties would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage. If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on the foreclosure but would not receive any cash proceeds. As a result, we may be required to identify and utilize other sources of cash for distributions to our stockholders of that income.
 
In addition, our default under any one of our mortgage debt obligations may result in a default on our other indebtedness. If this occurs, our financial condition, cash flow, and ability to satisfy our other debt obligations or ability to pay dividends may be impaired.
 
Illiquidity of real estate investments could significantly impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties and harm our financial condition.
 
Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, our ability to promptly sell one or more properties or mortgage loans in our portfolio in response to changing economic, financial, and investment conditions is limited. The real estate market is affected by many factors that are beyond our control, including:
 
  •  adverse changes in national and local economic and market conditions;
 
  •  changes in interest rates and in the availability, cost, and terms of debt financing;
 
  •  changes in governmental laws and regulations, fiscal policies, and zoning and other ordinances, and costs of compliance with laws and regulations;
 
  •  the ongoing need for capital improvements, particularly in older structures;
 
  •  changes in operating expenses; and
 
  •  civil unrest, acts of war, and natural disasters, including earthquakes and floods, which may result in uninsured and underinsured losses.
 
We cannot predict whether we will be able to sell any property or loan for the price or on the terms set by us, or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. We also cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to close the sale of a property or loan. Because we intend to offer more flexible terms on our mortgage loans than some providers of commercial mortgage loans, we may have more difficulty selling or participating our loans to secondary purchasers than would these more traditional lenders.
 
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acquiring a property, we may agree to lock-out provisions that materially restrict us from selling that property for a period of time or impose other restrictions, such as a limitation on the amount of debt that can be placed or repaid on that property. These factors and any others that would impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition, as well as our ability to pay dividends to stockholders.
 
The costs of compliance with or liabilities under environmental laws may harm our operating results.
 
Our properties and properties underlying our loan assets may be subject to environmental liabilities. An owner of real property, or a lender with respect to a property that exercises control over the property, can face liability for environmental contamination created by the presence or discharge of hazardous substances on the property. We may face liability regardless of:
 
  •  our knowledge of the contamination;
 
  •  the timing of the contamination;
 
  •  the cause of the contamination; or
 
  •  the party responsible for the contamination.
 
There may be environmental problems associated with our properties or properties underlying our loan assets of which we are unaware. Some of our properties or the properties underlying our loan assets use, or may have used in the past, underground tanks for the storage of petroleum-based or waste products that could create a potential for release of hazardous substances. If environmental contamination exists on a property, we could become subject to strict, joint and several liability for the contamination if we own the property or if we foreclose on the property or otherwise have control over the property.
 
The presence of hazardous substances on a property we own or have made a loan with respect to may adversely affect our ability to sell or foreclose on the property, and we may incur substantial remediation costs. The discovery of environmental liabilities attached to our properties or properties underlying our loan assets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and ability to pay dividends to stockholders.
 
We have environmental insurance policies on each of our owned properties, and we intend to obtain environmental insurance for any other properties that we may acquire. However, if environmental liabilities are discovered during the underwriting of the insurance policies for any property that we may acquire in the future, we may be unable to obtain insurance coverage for the liabilities at commercially reasonable rates or at all, and we may experience losses. In addition, we generally do not require our borrowers to obtain environmental insurance on the properties they own that secure their loans from us.
 
Our properties and the properties underlying our mortgage loans may contain or develop harmful mold, which could lead to liability for adverse health effects and costs of remediating the problem.
 
When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Concern about indoor exposure to mold has been increasing as exposure to mold may cause a variety of adverse health effects and symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. As a result, the presence of significant mold at any of our properties or the properties underlying our loan assets could require us or our borrowers to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold from the affected property. In addition, the presence of significant mold could expose us or our borrowers to liability from guests, employees, and others if property damage or health concerns arise.
 
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety, and other regulations may require us or our borrowers to make unintended expenditures that adversely impact our operating results.
 
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barriers and non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. We or our borrowers may be required to expend funds to comply with the provisions of the ADA at our hotels or hotels underlying our loan assets, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make distributions to stockholders. In addition, we and our borrowers are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building codes, and other land use regulations as they may be adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become applicable to our properties. We and our borrowers may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with those requirements, and these expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition as well as our ability to pay dividends to stockholders.
 
We may experience uninsured or underinsured losses.
 
We have property and casualty insurance with respect to our properties and other insurance, in each case, with loss limits and coverage thresholds deemed reasonable by our management (and with the intent to satisfy the requirements of lenders and franchisors). In doing so, we have made decisions with respect to what deductibles, policy limits, and terms are reasonable based on management’s experience, our risk profile, the loss history of our property managers and our properties, the nature of our properties and our businesses, our loss prevention efforts, and the cost of insurance.
 
Various types of catastrophic losses may not be insurable or may not be economically insurable. In the event of a substantial loss, our insurance coverage may not cover the full current market value or replacement cost of our lost investment. Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations, and other factors might cause insurance proceeds to be insufficient to fully replace or renovate a hotel after it has been damaged or destroyed. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that (i) the insurance coverage thresholds that we have obtained will fully protect us against insurable losses (i.e., losses may exceed coverage limits); (ii) we will not incur large deductibles that will adversely affect our earnings; (iii) we will not incur losses from risks that are not insurable or that are not economically insurable; or (iv) current coverage thresholds will continue to be available at reasonable rates. In the future, we may choose not to maintain terrorism insurance on any of our properties. As a result, one or more large uninsured or underinsured losses could have a material adverse affect on us.
 
Each of our current lenders requires us to maintain certain insurance coverage thresholds, and we anticipate that future lenders will have similar requirements. We believe that we have complied with the insurance maintenance requirements under the current governing loan documents and we intend to comply with any such requirements in any future loan documents. However, a lender may disagree, in which case the lender could obtain additional coverage thresholds and seek payment from us, or declare us in default under the loan documents. In the former case, we could spend more for insurance than we otherwise deem reasonable or necessary or, in the latter case, subject us to a foreclosure on hotels collateralizing one or more loans. In addition, a material casualty to one or more hotels collateralizing loans may result in (i) the insurance company applying to the outstanding loan balance insurance proceeds that otherwise would be available to repair the damage caused by the casualty, which would require us to fund the repairs through other sources, or (ii) the lender foreclosing on the hotels if there is a material loss that is not insured.
 
Risks Related to Our Status as a REIT
 
If we do not qualify as a REIT, we will be subject to tax as a regular corporation and face substantial tax liability.
 
We conduct operations so as to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Internal Revenue Code provisions for which only a limited number of judicial or administrative interpretations exist. Even a technical or inadvertent mistake could jeopardize our REIT status. Furthermore, new tax legislation, administrative guidance, or court decisions, in each


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instance potentially with retroactive effect, could make it more difficult or impossible for us to qualify as a REIT. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any tax year, then:
 
  •  we would be taxed as a regular domestic corporation, which, among other things, means being unable to deduct distributions to stockholders in computing taxable income and being subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates;
 
  •  we would also be subject to federal alternative minimum tax and, possibly, increased state and local taxes;
 
  •  any resulting tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to stockholders; and
 
  •  unless we were entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, we would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the subsequent four taxable years following the year that we lost our qualification, and, thus, our cash available for distribution to stockholders would be reduced for each of the years during which we did not qualify as a REIT.
 
If we fail to qualify as a REIT, we will not be required to make distributions to stockholders to maintain our tax status. As a result of all of these factors, our failure to qualify as a REIT would impair our ability to raise capital, expand our business, and make distributions to our stockholders and would adversely affect the value of our securities.
 
Even if we remain qualified as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that reduce our cash flow.
 
Even if we remain qualified for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain federal, state, and local taxes on our income and assets. For example:
 
  •  We will be required to pay tax on undistributed REIT taxable income.
 
  •  We may be required to pay the “alternative minimum tax” on our items of tax preference.
 
  •  If we have net income from the disposition of foreclosure property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business or other non-qualifying income from foreclosure property, we must pay tax on that income at the highest corporate rate.
 
  •  If we sell a property in a “prohibited transaction,” our gain from the sale would be subject to a 100% penalty tax.
 
  •  Our taxable REIT subsidiary, Ashford TRS, is a fully taxable corporation and will be required to pay federal and state taxes on its income.
 
Complying with REIT requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive opportunities.
 
To qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, the sources of our income, the nature and diversification of our assets, the amounts we distribute to our stockholders, and the ownership of our stock. We may be required to make distributions to stockholders at disadvantageous times or when we do not have funds readily available for distribution. Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our ability to operate solely on the basis of maximizing profits.
 
Complying with REIT requirements may limit our ability to hedge effectively.
 
The REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code may limit our ability to hedge mortgage securities and related borrowings by requiring us to limit our income in each year from qualified hedges, together with any other income not generated from qualified real estate assets, to no more than 25% of our gross income. In addition, we must limit our aggregate income from nonqualified hedging transactions, from our provision of services, and from other non-qualifying sources to no more than 5% of our annual gross income. As a result, we may have to limit our use of advantageous hedging techniques. This could result in greater risks associated with changes in interest rates than we would otherwise want to incur. If we were to violate the 25% or 5% limitations, we may have to pay a penalty tax equal to the amount of income in excess of those limitations multiplied by a fraction intended to reflect


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our profitability. If we fail to satisfy the REIT gross income tests, unless our failure was due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, we could lose our REIT status for federal income tax purposes.
 
Complying with REIT requirements may force us to liquidate otherwise attractive investments.
 
To qualify as a REIT, we must also ensure that at the end of each calendar quarter at least 75% of the value of our assets consists of cash, cash items, government securities, and qualified REIT real estate assets. The remainder of our investment in securities (other than government securities and qualified real estate assets) generally cannot include more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or more than 10% of the total value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer. In addition, in general, no more than 5% of the value of our assets (other than government securities and qualified real estate assets) can consist of the securities of any one issuer, and no more than 20% of the value of our total securities can be represented by securities of one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries. If we fail to comply with these requirements at the end of any calendar quarter, we must correct such failure within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter to avoid losing our REIT status and suffering adverse tax consequences. As a result, we may be required to liquidate otherwise attractive investments.
 
Complying with REIT requirements may force us to borrow to make distributions to stockholders.
 
As a REIT, we must distribute at least 90% of our annual REIT taxable income (subject to certain adjustments) to our stockholders. To the extent that we satisfy the distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to federal corporate income tax on our undistributed taxable income. In addition, we will be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax if the actual amount that we pay out to our stockholders in a calendar year is less than a minimum amount specified under federal tax laws.
 
From time to time, we may generate taxable income greater than our net income for financial reporting purposes due to, among other things, amortization of capitalized purchase premiums, or our taxable income may be greater than our cash flow available for distribution to stockholders. If we do not have other funds available in these situations, we could be required to borrow funds, sell investments at disadvantageous prices, or find another alternative source of funds to make distributions sufficient to enable us to pay out enough of our taxable income to satisfy the distribution requirement and to avoid corporate income tax and the 4% excise tax in a particular year. These alternatives could increase our costs or reduce our equity.
 
We may be subject to adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes that could reduce the market price of our securities.
 
At any time, the federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended. Any of those new laws or interpretations may take effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or our stockholders. On May 28, 2003, the President signed the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, which we refer to as the Jobs and Growth Tax Act. Effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2002, the Jobs and Growth Tax Act reduced the maximum rate of tax applicable to individuals on dividend income from regular C corporations from 38.6% to 15.0%. This reduced substantially the so-called “double taxation” (that is, taxation at both the corporate and stockholder levels) that has generally applied to corporations that are not taxed as REITs. Generally, dividends from REITs will not qualify for the dividend tax reduction. The implementation of the Jobs and Growth Tax Act could ultimately cause individual investors to view stocks of non-REIT corporations as more attractive relative to shares of REITs because the dividends paid by non-REIT corporations would be subject to lower tax rates. We cannot predict whether in fact this will occur or whether, if it occurs, what the impact will be on the value of our securities.
 
Your investment in our securities has various federal, state, and local income tax risks that could affect the value of your investment.
 
Although the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relevant to your investment in our securities are generally described in “Federal Income Tax Consequences of Our Status as a REIT,” we strongly urge you to consult your own tax advisor concerning the effects of federal, state, and local income tax law on an investment in our securities because of the complex nature of the tax rules applicable to REITs and their stockholders.


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Risk Factors Related to Our Corporate Structure
 
There are no assurances of our ability to make distributions in the future.
 
We intend to continue paying quarterly dividends and to make distributions to our stockholders in amounts such that all or substantially all of our taxable income in each year, subject to certain adjustments, is distributed. This, along with other factors, should enable us to qualify for the tax benefits accorded to a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. However, our ability to pay dividends may be adversely affected by the risk factors described herein. All distributions will be made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our earnings, our financial condition, maintenance of our REIT status, and such other factors as our Board of Directors may deem relevant from time to time. There are no assurances of our ability to pay dividends in the future. In addition, some of our distributions may include a return of capital.
 
Failure to maintain an exemption from the Investment Company Act would adversely affect our results of operations.
 
We believe that we will conduct our business in a manner that allows us to avoid registration as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, or the 1940 Act. Under Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the 1940 Act, entities that are primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring “mortgages and other liens on and interests in real estate” are not treated as investment companies. The SEC staff’s position generally requires us to maintain at least 55% of our assets directly in qualifying real estate interests to be able to rely on this exemption. To constitute a qualifying real estate interest under this 55% requirement, a real estate interest must meet various criteria. Mortgage securities that do not represent all of the certificates issued with respect to an underlying pool of mortgages may be treated as securities separate from the underlying mortgage loans and, thus, may not qualify for purposes of the 55% requirement. Our ownership of these mortgage securities, therefore, is limited by the provisions of the 1940 Act and SEC staff interpretive positions. There are no assurances that efforts to pursue our intended investment program will not be adversely affected by operation of these rules.
 
Our charter does not permit ownership in excess of 9.8% of our capital stock, and attempts to acquire our capital stock in excess of the 9.8% limit without approval from our Board of Directors are void.
 
For the purpose of preserving our REIT qualification, our charter prohibits direct or constructive ownership by any person of more than 9.8% of the lesser of the total number or value of the outstanding shares of our common stock or more than 9.8% of the lesser of the total number or value of the outstanding shares of our preferred stock unless our Board of Directors grants a waiver. Our charter’s constructive ownership rules are complex and may cause the outstanding stock owned by a group of related individuals or entities to be deemed to be constructively owned by one individual or entity. As a result, the acquisition of less than 9.8% of the outstanding stock by an individual or entity could cause that individual or entity to own constructively in excess of 9.8% of the outstanding stock, and thus be subject to our charter’s ownership limit. Any attempt to own or transfer shares of our common or preferred stock in excess of the ownership limit without the consent of the Board of Directors will be void, and could result in the shares being automatically transferred to a charitable trust.
 
Because provisions contained in Maryland law and our charter may have an anti-takeover effect, investors may be prevented from receiving a “control premium” for their shares.
 
Provisions contained in our charter and Maryland general corporation law may have effects that delay, defer, or prevent a takeover attempt, which may prevent stockholders from receiving a “control premium” for their shares. For example, these provisions may defer or prevent tender offers for our common stock or purchases of large blocks of our common stock, thereby limiting the opportunities for our stockholders to receive a premium for their common stock over then-prevailing market prices. These provisions include the following:
 
  •  Ownership limit:  The ownership limit in our charter limits related investors, including, among other things, any voting group, from acquiring over 9.8% of our common stock without our permission.
 
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  actions can be taken without soliciting stockholder approval. Our preferred stock issuances could have the effect of delaying or preventing someone from taking control of us, even if a change in control were in our stockholders’ best interests.
 
Maryland statutory law provides that an act of a director relating to or affecting an acquisition or a potential acquisition of control of a corporation may not be subject to a higher duty or greater scrutiny than is applied to any other act of a director. Hence, directors of a Maryland corporation are not required to act in takeover situations under the same standards as apply in Delaware and other corporate jurisdictions.
 
Offerings of debt securities, which would be senior to our common stock and any preferred stock upon liquidation, or equity securities, which would dilute our existing stockholders’ holdings be senior to our common stock for the purposes of dividend distributions, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and any preferred stock.
 
We may attempt to increase our capital resources by making additional offerings of debt or equity securities, including commercial paper, medium-term notes, senior or subordinated notes, and classes of preferred stock or common stock or classes of preferred units. Upon liquidation, holders of our debt securities or preferred units and lenders with respect to other borrowings will receive a distribution of our available assets prior to the holders of shares of preferred stock or common stock. Furthermore, holders of our debt securities and preferred stock or preferred units and lenders with respect to other borrowings will receive a distribution of our available assets prior to the holders of our common stock. Additional equity offerings may dilute the holdings of our existing stockholders or reduce the market price of our common or preferred stock or both. Our preferred stock or preferred units could have a preference on liquidating distributions or a preference on dividend payments that could limit our ability to make a dividend distribution to the holders of our common stock. Because our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, or nature of our future offerings. Thus, our stockholders bear the risk of our future offerings reducing the market price of our securities and diluting their securities holdings in us.
 
Securities eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on the market price of our securities.
 
We cannot predict the effect, if any, of future sales of securities, or the availability of securities for future sales, on the market price of our outstanding securities. Sales of substantial amounts of common stock, or the perception that these sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our securities.
 
We also may issue from time to time additional securities or units of our operating partnership in connection with the acquisition of properties and we may grant additional demand or piggyback registration rights in connection with these issuances. Sales of substantial amounts of our securities or the perception that such sales could occur may adversely affect the prevailing market price for our securities or may impair our ability to raise capital through a sale of additional debt or equity securities.
 
We depend on key personnel with long-standing business relationships. The loss of key personnel could threaten our ability to operate our business successfully.
 
Our future success depends, to a significant extent, upon the continued services of our management team. In particular, the lodging industry experience of Messrs. Archie and Montgomery Bennett, Kessler, Brooks, Kimichik, and Nunneley and the extent and nature of the relationships they have developed with hotel franchisors, operators, and owners and hotel lending and other financial institutions are critically important to the success of our business. We do not maintain key – person life insurance on any of our officers. Although these officers currently have employment agreements with us, we cannot assure their continued employment. The loss of services of one or more members of our corporate management team could harm our business and our prospects.
 
An increase in market interest rates may have an adverse effect on the market price of our securities.
 
A factor investors may consider in deciding whether to buy or sell our securities is our dividend rate as a percentage of our share or unit price relative to market interest rates. If market interest rates increase, prospective investors may desire a higher dividend or interest rate on our securities or seek securities paying higher dividends or


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interest. The market price of our securities is likely based on the earnings and return that we derive from our investments, income with respect to our properties, and our related distributions to stockholders and not from the market value or underlying appraised value of the properties or investments themselves. As a result, interest rate fluctuations and capital market conditions can affect the market price of our securities. For instance, if interest rates rise without an increase in our dividend rate, the market price of our common or preferred stock could decrease because potential investors may require a higher dividend yield on our common or preferred stock as market rates on interest-bearing securities, such as bonds, rise. In addition, rising interest rates would result in increased interest expense on our variable-rate debt, thereby adversely affecting cash flow and our ability to service our indebtedness and pay dividends.
 
Our major policies, including our policies and practices with respect to investments, financing, growth, debt capitalization, and REIT qualification and distributions, are determined by our Board of Directors. Although we have no present intention to do so, our Board of Directors may amend or revise these and other policies from time to time without a vote of our stockholders. Accordingly, our stockholders will have limited control over changes in our policies and the changes could harm our business, results of operations, and share price.
 
Changes in our strategy or investment or leverage policy could expose us to greater credit risk and interest rate risk or could result in a more leveraged balance sheet. We cannot predict the effect any changes to our current operating policies and strategies may have on our business, operating results, and stock price. However, the effects may be adverse.
 
Item 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments
 
None.
 
Item 2.   Properties
 
As of December 31, 2007, we owned interest in 112 hotel properties, which includes direct ownership in 106 hotel properties and between 75-89% interest in six hotel properties through equity investments with joint venture partners. These hotels represent 26,553 total rooms or 26,211 net rooms excluding those attributable to joint venture partners. Regarding the 112 hotel properties, 111 are located within the United States and one is located in Canada. In addition, 111 of these hotel properties are leased or owned by Ashford TRS, while the remaining hotel is leased on a triple-net lease basis to a third-party tenant who operates the hotel. We own our hotels in fee simple except for (a) the Doubletree Guest Suites in Columbus, Ohio, which was built on an air rights lease above the parking garage that expires in 2045, (b) the Hilton in Ft. Worth, Texas, which we own pursuant to a partial ground lease which expires in 2040 (including all extensions), (c) the Crowne Plaza in Key West, Florida, which we own pursuant to a ground lease that expires in 2084 (including all extensions), (d) the JW Marriott in San Francisco, California, which we own pursuant to a ground lease that expires in 2083 (including all extensions), (e) the JW Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana, which we own pursuant to a ground lease that expires in 2081 (including all extensions), (f) the Hilton in La Jolla, California which we own pursuant to a ground lease that expires in 2043 (including all extensions), and (g) the Renaissance in Tampa, Florida, which we own pursuant to a ground lease that expires in 2080 (including all extensions). Regarding the 112 hotels, 110 are held for investment purposes while two are held for sale.
 
All 112 hotels are operated by our managers. The following table sets forth certain descriptive information regarding these hotels as of December 31, 2007:
 
                             
        Total
    %
    Owned
 
Hotel Property
 
Location
  Rooms     Owned     Rooms  
 
Embassy Suites
  Austin, TX     150       100 %     150  
Embassy Suites
  Dallas, TX     150       100 %     150  
Embassy Suites
  Herndon, VA     150       100 %     150  
Embassy Suites
  Las Vegas, NV     220       100 %     220  
Embassy Suites
  Syracuse, NY     215       100 %     215  


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        Total
    %
    Owned
 
Hotel Property
 
Location
  Rooms     Owned     Rooms  
 
Embassy Suites
  Flagstaff, AZ     119       100 %     119  
Embassy Suites
  Houston, TX     150       100 %     150  
Embassy Suites
  West Palm Beach, FL     160       100 %     160  
Embassy Suites
  Philadelphia, PA     263       100 %     263  
Embassy Suites
  Walnut Creek, CA     249       100 %     249  
Embassy Suites
  Arlington, VA     267       100 %     267  
Embassy Suites
  Portland, OR     276       100 %     276  
Embassy Suites
  Santa Clara, CA     257       100 %     257  
Embassy Suites
  Orlando, FL     174       100 %     174  
Radisson Hotel
  Holtsville, NY     188       100 %     188  
Radisson Hotel
  Rockland, MA     127       100 %     127  
Doubletree Guest Suites
  Columbus, OH     194       100 %     194  
Hilton Garden Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     119       100 %     119  
Hilton
  Ft. Worth, TX     294       100 %     294  
Hilton
  Houston, TX     243       100 %     243  
Hilton
  St. Petersburg, FL     333       100 %     333  
Hilton
  Santa Fe, NM     157       100 %     157  
Hilton
  Bloomington, MN     300       100 %     300  
Hilton
  Washington DC     544       75 %     408  
Hilton
  La Jolla, CA     394       75 %     296  
Hilton
  Costa Mesa, CA     486       100 %     486  
Hilton
  Tuscon, AZ     428       100 %     428  
Hilton
  Dallas, TX     500       100 %     500  
Hilton
  Rye Town, NY     446       100 %     446  
Hilton
  Auburn Hills, MI     224       100 %     224  
Homewood Suites
  Mobile, AL     86       100 %     86  
Hampton Inn
  Lawrenceville, GA     86       100 %     86  
Hampton Inn
  Evansville, IN     141       100 %     141  
Hampton Inn
  Terre Haute, IN     112       100 %     112  
Hampton Inn
  Buford, GA     92       100 %     92  
Hampton Inn
  Houston, TX     176       85 %     150  
Hampton Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     118       100 %     118  
Marriott
  Durham, NC     225       100 %     225  
Marriott
  Arlington, VA     697       100 %     697  
Marriot
  Seattle,WA     358       100 %     358  
Marriot
  Bridgewater, NJ     347       100 %     347  
Marriot
  Plano, TX     404       100 %     404  
Marriot
  Dallas, TX     266       100 %     266  
JW Marriott
  San Francisco, CA     338       100 %     338  
JW Marriott
  New Orleans, LA     494       100 %     494 (a)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Jacksonville, FL     102       100 %     102  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Baltimore, MD     133       100 %     133  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     90       100 %     90  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Buford, GA     96       100 %     96  

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        Total
    %
    Owned
 
Hotel Property
 
Location
  Rooms     Owned     Rooms  
 
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Gaithersburg, MD     162       100 %     162  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Centreville, VA     136       100 %     136  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Charlotte, NC     136       100 %     136  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Durham, NC     120       100 %     120  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     400       100 %     400  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     164       100 %     164  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Plymouth Meeting, PA     199       100 %     199  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Glen Allen, VA     136       100 %     136  
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     87       100 %     87  
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     388       100 %     388  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Bloomington, IN     117       100 %     117  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Columbus, IN     90       100 %     90  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Louisville, KY     150       100 %     150  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Crystal City, VA     272       100 %     272  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL     174       100 %     174  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Overland Park, KS     168       100 %     168  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Palm Desert, CA     151       100 %     151  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Foothill Ranch, CA     156       100 %     156  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Alpharetta, GA     154       100 %     154  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Philadelphia, PA     498       89 %     443  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Seattle,WA     250       100 %     250  
Courtyard by Marriott
  San Francisco, CA     405       100 %     405  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     312       100 %     312  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Oakland, CA     156       100 %     156  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Scottsdale, AZ     180       100 %     180  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Plano, TX     153       100 %     153  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Edison, NJ     146       100 %     146  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Newark, CA     181       100 %     181  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Manchester, CT     90       85 %     77  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Basking Ridge, NJ     235       100 %     235  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Lake Buena Vista, FL     210       100 %     210  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Evansville, IN     78       100 %     78  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Orlando, FL     350       100 %     350  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Falls Church, VA     159       100 %     159  
Marriott Residence Inn
  San Diego, CA     150       100 %     150  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Salt Lake City, UT     144       100 %     144  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Palm Desert, CA     130       100 %     130  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Las Vegas, NV     256       100 %     256  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Phoenix, AZ     200       100 %     200  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Plano, TX     126       100 %     126  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Newark, CA     168       100 %     168  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Manchester, CT     96       85 %     82  
Marriott Residence Inn (Buckhead)
  Atlanta, GA     150       100 %     150  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     120       100 %     120  

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        Total
    %
    Owned
 
Hotel Property
 
Location
  Rooms     Owned     Rooms  
 
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     144       100 %     144  
Sea Turtle Inn
  Atlantic Beach, FL     193       100 %     193  
Sheraton Hotel
  Langhorne, PA     187       100 %     187  
Sheraton Hotel
  Minneapolis, MN     222       100 %     222  
Sheraton Hotel
  Milford, MA     173       100 %     173  
Sheraton Hotel
  Indianapolis, IN     371       100 %     371  
Sheraton Hotel
  Anchorage, AK     375       100 %     375  
Sheraton Hotel
  Iowa City, IA     234       100 %     234 (a)
Sheraton Hotel
  San Diego, CA     260       100 %     260  
Hyatt Regency
  Anaheim, CA     654       100 %     654  
Hyatt Regency
  Herndon, VA     316       100 %     316  
Hyatt Regency
  Montreal, CAN     607       100 %     607  
Hyatt Regency
  Detriot, MI     772       100 %     772  
Hyatt Regency
  Coral Gables, FL     242       100 %     242  
Crowne Plaza
  Beverly Hills, CA     260       100 %     260  
Crowne Plaza
  Key West, FL     160       100 %     160  
Annapolis Inn
  Annapolis, MD     124       100 %     124  
Westin
  Rosemont, IL     525       100 %     525  
Renaissance
  Tampa, FL     293       100 %     293  
                             
Total
        26,553               26,211  
Held For Sale Hotels Room Count(a)
        (728 )             (728 )
                             
Continuing Operations Hotels Room Count
        25,825               25,483  
                             
 
Item 3.   Legal Proceedings
 
We are currently subject to litigation arising in the normal course of our business. In the opinion of management, none of these lawsuits or claims against us, either individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, we believe we have adequate insurance in place to cover such litigation.
 
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2007.

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PART II
 
Item 5.   Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
Market and Dividend Information
 
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AHT.” The following table sets forth, for the indicated periods, the high and low sales prices for our common stock as traded on that exchange and cash distributions declared per common share:
 
                         
                Cash
 
    Price Range     Distributions
 
    High     Low     per Share  
 
2006
                       
First quarter
  $ 13.06     $ 10.66     $ 0.20  
Second quarter
  $ 12.62     $ 10.38     $ 0.20  
Third quarter
  $ 13.00     $ 11.49     $ 0.20  
Fourth quarter
  $ 13.18     $ 11.72     $ 0.20  
2007
                       
First quarter
  $ 13.05     $ 11.25     $ 0.21  
Second quarter
  $ 12.54     $ 11.53     $ 0.21  
Third quarter
  $ 12.62     $ 9.80     $ 0.21  
Fourth quarter
  $ 10.57     $ 7.19     $ 0.21  
 
To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we intend to make annual distributions to our stockholders of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles). Distributions will be authorized by our Board of Directors and declared by us based upon a variety of factors deemed relevant by our Directors. No assurance can be given that our dividend policy will not change in the future. Our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders will depend, in part, upon our receipt of distributions from our operating partnership. This, in turn, may depend upon receipt of lease payments with respect to our properties from indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of our operating partnership and the management of our properties by our property managers.


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Performance Graph
 
The following graph compares the percentage change in the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock with the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Stock Index, the NAREIT Mortgage Index, and the NAREIT Lodging Resort Index for the period from August 29, 2003, the date of our initial public offering, through December 31, 2007, assuming an initial investment of $100 in stock on August 29, 2003 with reinvestment of dividends. The NAREIT Lodging Resorts Index is not a published index; however, we believe the companies included in this index provide a representative example of enterprises in the lodging resort line of business in which we engage. Stockholders who wish to request a list of companies in the NAREIT Lodging Resorts Index may send written requests to Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., Attention: Stockholder Relations, 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas 75254. The stock price performance shown on the graph is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.
 
COMPARISON OF 52 MONTH CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., The S&P 500 Index,
The NAREIT Mortgage Index And The NAREIT Lodging & Resorts
 
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
 
 
* $100 invested on 8/29/03 in stock or index-including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31. Copyright© 2008, Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. www.researchdatagroup.com/S&P.htm
 
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
 
None during the quarter ended December 31, 2007.
 
Stockholder Information
 
As of February 22, 2008, we had approximately 19,500 holders of record of our common stock. In order to comply with certain requirements related to our qualification as a REIT, our charter limits the number of shares of capital stock that may be owned by any single person or affiliated group without our permission to 9.8% of the outstanding shares of any class of our capital stock. In the past, our Board of Directors has granted waivers to three stockholders allowing such stockholders to temporarily exceed the ownership limitation. However, no stockholder currently exceeds the ownership limit.


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Equity Compensation Plans Information
 
The following table sets forth the number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants, and rights; the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants, and rights; and the number of securities remaining available for future issuance as of December 31, 2007:
 
                         
    Number of Securities
             
    to be Issued Upon
    Weighted-Average
       
    Exercise of
    Exercise Price
       
    Outstanding
    of Outstanding
    Number of Securities
 
    Options, Warrants,
    Options, Warrants,
    Remaining Available
 
    and Rights     and Rights     for Future Issuance  
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:
                       
Restricted common stock
    None       NA       1,385,289  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
    None       None       None  
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
During the fourth quarter of 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized management to purchase up to a total of $50 million of its common stock from time to time on the open market (the “Plan”). The purchases are to be made at a price not to exceed $9.00 per share provided the ratio of the Company’s net debt to gross assets does not exceed 62.4%. The following table provides the information with respect to purchases of shares made by the Company during each of the months in the fourth quarter of 2007:
 
                                 
                Total Number of
    Maximum Dollar
 
    Total
          Shares Purchased as
    Value of Shares that
 
    Number of
    Average Price
    Part of Publicly
    May Yet be Purchaed
 
Period
  Shares Purchased     Paid per Share     Announced Plan     Under the Plan  
 
October 1 to October 31
        $           $ 50,000,000  
November 1 to November 30
    318,900       7.82       318,900       47,505,000  
December 1 to December 31
    2,047,400       7.67       2,047,400       31,809,000  
                                 
Total
    2,366,300       7.69       2,366,300          
                                 
 
Item 6.   Selected Financial Data
 
The following table sets forth consolidated selected historical operating and financial data for the Company beginning with its commencement of operations on August 29, 2003. Prior to that time, this table includes the combined selected historical operating and financial data of certain affiliates of Remington Lodging (the “Predecessor”).
 
The selected historical consolidated financial information as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007 were derived from financial statements contained elsewhere herein. The selected historical consolidated financial information as of December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2004 (as adjusted for discontinued operations) were derived from the Company’s previously filed audited consolidated financial statements. The selected historical consolidated financial information for the year ended December 31, 2003 includes the combined results of the Predecessor prior to the Company’s formation on August 29, 2003.
 
The information below should be read along with all other financial information and analysis presented elsewhere herein, including the section captioned “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.


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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. AND PREDECESSOR
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
    (Company)     (Company)     (Company)     (Company)     (Company &
 
                            Predecessor)  
    (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)  
 
Operating Data:
                                       
Revenue:
                                       
Hotel revenues
                                       
Rooms
  $ 817,735     $ 358,420     $ 229,850     $ 77,302     $ 29,522  
Food and beverage
    245,213       79,494       47,496       11,184       3,588  
Rental income from operating leases
    4,548                          
Interest income from notes receivable
    11,005       14,858       13,323       7,549       110  
Other
    50,266       18,356       13,148       4,880       1,185  
                                         
Total Operating Revenue
    1,128,767       471,128       303,817       100,915       34,405  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Hotel operating expenses
                                       
Rooms
    187,225       80,273       51,473       17,633       6,673  
Food and beverage
    176,052       59,099       35,943       8,271       2,695  
Other direct
    25,854       7,971       5,020       1,890       797  
Indirect
    307,231       134,459       89,113       29,478       11,993  
Management fees, including related parties
    42,775       17,571       10,663       2,869       1,121  
Property taxes, insurance, and other
    58,285       25,825       15,777       5,667       2,366  
Depreciation & amortization
    153,285       48,460       27,218       9,092       4,167  
Corporate general and administrative
    26,953       20,359       14,523       11,855       4,003  
                                         
Total Operating Expenses
    977,660       394,017       249,730       86,755       33,815  
                                         
Operating income
    151,107       77,111       54,087       14,160       590  
Interest income
    3,178       2,917       1,027       335       289  
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs
    (139,113 )     (45,185 )     (34,672 )     (11,101 )     (5,000 )
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
    (4,216 )     (101 )     (5,803 )     (1,633 )      
Loss on debt extinguishment
                (10,000 )            
                                         
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes and minority interest
    10,956       34,742       4,639       1,761       (4,121 )
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
    (4,981 )     2,945       2,571       (683 )     (133 )
Minority interest related to consolidated joint ventures
    (323 )                        
Minority interest related to limited partners
    (1,684 )     (4,540 )     (1,482 )     (187 )     356  
                                         
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations
    3,968       33,147       5,728       891       (3,898 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net
    26,192       4,649       3,709       528       (22 )
                                         
Net Income (Loss)
    30,160       37,796       9,437       1,419       (3,920 )
Preferred dividends
    (23,990 )     (10,875 )     (9,303 )     (1,355 )      
                                         
Net Income (Loss) Available To Common Shareholders
  $ 6,170     $ 26,921     $ 134     $ 64     $ (3,920 )
                                         
Diluted:
                                    (a)  
(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations Per Share
                                       
Available To Common Shareholders
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.36     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.08 )
                                         
Income From Discontinued Operations Per Share
  $ 0.25     $ 0.07     $ 0.09     $ 0.02     $ 0.01  
                                         
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Available To
                                       
Common Shareholders
  $ 0.06     $ 0.43     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ (0.07 )
                                         
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
    105,786,502       62,127,948       40,194,132       25,120,653       24,627,298  
                                         
 


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(a) For the year ended December 31, 2003, per share and weighted average shares data only relates to the period from inception through December 31, 2003.
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
    (Company)     (Company)     (Company)     (Company)     (Company &
 
                            Predecessor)  
 
Balance Sheet Data:
                                       
Investments in hotel properties, net
  $ 3,885,737     $ 1,632,946     $ 1,106,668     $ 427,005     $ 173,724  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
    145,143       82,756       85,837       61,168       77,628  
Assets held for sale
    75,739       119,342       117,873              
Notes receivable
    94,225       102,833       107,985       79,662       10,000  
Total assets
    4,381,291       2,011,912       1,482,486       595,945       267,882  
Indebtedness — Continuing operations
    2,639,546       1,015,555       782,938       292,879       38,882  
Total owners’ equity
    1,285,003       641,709       358,323       218,692       172,292  
Other Data:
                                       
Cash Flow:
                                       
Provided by operating activities
  $ 155,737     $ 139,691     $ 56,528     $ 6,652     $ 5,735  
Used in investing activities
    (1,872,900 )     (565,473 )     (652,267 )     (310,624 )     (89,189 )
Provided by financing activities
    1,736,022       441,130       606,625       274,827       161,718  
Unaudited:
                                       
Total number of rooms at December 31
    26,211       15,492       13,184       5,095       2,381  
Total number of hotels at December 31
    112       81       80       33       15  
EBITDA(1)
  $ 357,151     $ 138,757     $ 79,346     $ 23,909     $ 5,508  
FFO(2)
  $ 147,680     $ 84,748     $ 32,741     $ 11,076     $ 653  
                                         
(1) EBITDA Reconciliation (unaudited):
                                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 30,160     $ 37,796     $ 9,437     $ 1,419     $ (3,920 )
Plus depreciation and amortization
    166,161       52,863       30,291       10,768       4,933  
Plus interest expense & amortization of loan costs
    154,338       48,457       38,404       11,101       5,000  
Less interest income
    (3,064 )     (2,917 )     (1,027 )     (335 )     (289 )
Remove minority interest relating to limited partners
    3,957       5,277       2,425       298       (358 )
Remove (benefit from) provision for income taxes
    5,599       (2,719 )     (184 )     658       142  
                                         
EBITDA
  $ 357,151     $ 138,757     $ 79,346     $ 23,909     $ 5,508  
                                         
(2) FFO Reconciliation (unaudited):
                                       
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 6,170     $ 26,921     $ 134     $ 64     $ (3,920 )
Plus real estate depreciation and amortization(a)
    165,757       52,550       30,182       10,714       4,931  
Remove gains on sales of properties, net of related income taxes
    (28,204 )                        
Remove minority interest relating to limited partners
    3,957       5,277       2,425       298       (358 )
                                         
FFO
  $ 147,680     $ 84,748     $ 32,741     $ 11,076     $ 653  
                                         
 
 
(a) Includes property-level furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
 
(1) EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, interest income (excluding interest income from mezzanine loans), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and minority interest relating to limited partners. We believe EBITDA is useful to investors as an indicator of our ability to service debt and pay cash


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distributions. EBITDA, as calculated by us may not be comparable to EBITDA reported by other companies that do not define EBITDA exactly as we define the term. EBITDA does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with genereally accepted accounting principles (“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.
 
(2) The White Paper on Funds From Operations (“FFO”) approved by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) in April 2002 defines FFO as net income (loss) computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of properties and extraordinary items as defined by GAAP, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, and net of adjustments for the portion of these items related to minority interests relating to limited partners. 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. 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 do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the NAREIT definition differently than us. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to a) GAAP net income (loss) as an indication of our financial performance or b) GAAP cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of cash available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. We believe that to facilitate a clear understanding of our historical operating results, FFO should be considered along with our net income (loss) and cash flows reported in the consolidated financial statements.
 
Item 7.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein. This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our” or “us”) cautions investors that any forward-looking statements presented herein, or which management may express orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions at that time. Throughout this report, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “result,” and other similar expressions, which do not relate solely to historical matters, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties, and factors beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. We caution investors that while forward-looking statements reflect our good-faith beliefs at the time such statements are made, said statements are not guarantees of future performance and are affected by actual events that occur after such statements are made. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which were based on results and trends at the time those statements were made, to anticipate future results or trends.
 
Some risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, those discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors. These risks and uncertainties continue to be relevant to our performance and financial condition. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment where new risk factors emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can management assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictions of actual results.


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EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW:
 
We are a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that commenced operations upon completion of our initial public offering (“IPO”) and related formation transactions on August 29, 2003. As of December 31, 2007, we owned interest in 112 hotel properties, which includes direct ownership in 106 hotel properties and between 75-89% interest in six hotel properties through equity investments with joint venture partners. In addition, as of December 31, 2007, we owned approximately $94.2 million of mezzanine or first-mortgage loans receivable. Of these 112 hotels, five were contributed upon our formation, seven were acquired in 2003, 15 were acquired in 2004, 29 were acquired in 2005, ten were acquired in 2006, and 46 were acquired in 2007. As of December 31, 2007, 110 of the 112 hotels were classified in continuing operations while the remaining two were classified as discontinued operations.
 
The 54 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2005 that are included in continuing operations contributed approximately $699.0 million and $80.6 million to our total revenue and operating income, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2007, and approximately $60.7 million and $3.9 million to our total revenue and operating income, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
Based on our primary business objectives and forecasted operating conditions, our key priorities and financial strategies include, among other things:
 
  •  acquiring hotels with a favorable current yield with an opportunity for appreciation,
 
  •  implementing selective capital improvements designed to increase profitability,
 
  •  directing our hotel managers to minimize operating costs and increase revenues,
 
  •  originating or acquiring mezzanine loans, and
 
  •  other investments that our Board of Directors deems appropriate.
 
Throughout 2007, strong economic growth in the United States economy combined with improved business demand generated strong RevPar growth throughout the lodging industry. For 2008, forecasts for the lodging industry continue to be favorable.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
 
Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) manages 42 of the Company’s properties. For these 42 Marriott-managed hotels, the fiscal year reflects twelve weeks of operations for each of the first three quarters of the year and sixteen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. For Marriott-managed hotels, the fourth quarters of 2007 and 2006 ended December 28th and December 29th, respectively.
 
RevPAR is a commonly used measure within the hotel industry to evaluate hotel operations. RevPAR is defined as the product of the average daily room rate (“ADR”) charged and the average daily occupancy achieved. RevPAR does not include revenues from food and beverage or parking, telephone, or other guest services 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. 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.


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The following table illustrates the key performance indicators for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 for the 56 hotel properties included in continuing operations that we owned throughout the entirety of both years presented (“2007 comparable hotels”):
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Comparative Hotels (56 properties):
               
Room revenues (in thousands)
  $ 336,489     $ 317,301  
RevPar
  $ 93.58     $ 87.82  
Occupancy
    73.39 %     73.69 %
ADR
  $ 127.51     $ 119.17  
 
The following table reflects key line items from our consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 (in thousands):
 
                                         
    Year
    Year
    Year
    Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
    Ended
    Ended
    Ended
    Change  
    December 31, 2007     December 31, 2006     December 31, 2005     2006 to 2007     2005 to 2006  
 
Total revenue
  $ 1,128,767     $ 471,128     $ 303,817     $ 657,639     $ 167,311  
Total hotel expenses
    739,137       299,373       192,212       (439,764 )     (107,161 )
Property taxes, insurance, and other
    58,285       25,825       15,777       (32,460 )     (10,048 )
Depreciation and amortization
    153,285       48,460       27,218       (104,825 )     (21,242 )
Corporate general and administrative
    26,953       20,359       14,523       (6,594 )     (5,836 )
Operating income
    151,107       77,111       54,087       73,996       23,024  
Interest income
    3,178       2,917       1,027       261       1,890  
Interest expense
    (133,275 )     (43,201 )     (30,772 )     (90,074 )     (12,429 )
Amortization of loan costs
    (5,838 )     (1,984 )     (3,900 )     (3,854 )     1,916  
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees and loss on debt extinguishment
    (4,216 )     (101 )     (15,803 )     (4,115 )     15,702  
Benefit from income taxes
    (4,981 )     2,945       2,571       (7,926 )     374  
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures
    (323 )                 (323 )      
Minority interest relating to limited partners
    (1,684 )     (4,540 )     (1,482 )     2,856       (3,058 )
Income from discontinued operations, net
    26,192       4,649       3,709       21,543       940  
Net income
  $ 30,160     $ 37,796     $ 9,437     $ (7,636 )   $ 28,359  
 
Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2007 and Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
Revenue.  Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased approximately $657.6 million or 139.6% to approximately $1.1 billion from total revenue of approximately $471.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily due to approximately $638.3 million in incremental revenues attributable to the 54 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2005 that are included in continuing operations and approximately $23.1 million increase in revenues for comparable hotels, primarily due to increases in room revenues, offset by a decrease of approximately $3.9 million in income earned on the Company’s mezzanine loans receivable portfolio as a result of a decline in the average balance outstanding compared to the same period last year.
 
Room revenues at comparable hotels for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased approximately $19.2 million or 6.0% compared to 2006, primarily due to an increase in RevPar from $87.82 to $93.58, which consisted of a 7.0% increase in ADR and a 0.41% decrease in occupancy. Due to the continued recovery in the economy and consistent with industry trends, several hotels experienced significant increases in ADR and relatively flat occupancy. In addition to improved market conditions, certain hotels also benefited in 2007 from increasing or garnering more favorable group room-night contracts, eliminating less favorable contracts, and charging higher


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rates on transient business. Although occupancy increased at several hotels, renovations at certain hotels in 2007 reduced room availability, which offset these increases.
 
Food and beverage revenues at comparable hotels for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased approximately $4.5 million or 7.3% compared to 2006 primarily due to increased occupancy at certain hotels, increased prices overall, and increased banquets at certain hotels. The remainder of the increase is primarily attributable to the 54 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2005.
 
Rental income from operating leases represents rental income recognized on a straight-line basis associated with a hotel property acquired on April 11, 2007, which is leased to a third-party tenant on a triple-net lease basis.
 
Other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 increased approximately $31.8 million due to approximately $32.5 million in incremental revenues attributable to the 54 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2005 that are included in continuing operations offset by a decline of approximately $609,000 at comparable hotels primarily due to decreased space rentals at certain hotels.
 
Interest income from notes receivable decreased to approximately $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to approximately $14.9 million for 2006 due to a decrease in the average mezzanine loans portfolio balance outstanding during 2007 compared to last year.
 
Asset management fees and asset management consulting fees were approximately $1.3 million for both of the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. Asset management fees relate to 27 hotel properties previously owned by affiliates for which the Company provided asset management and consulting services. The Company acquired 21 of these hotel properties from said affiliates on March 16, 2005, and the affiliates subsequently sold the remaining six hotel properties. However, the affiliates, pursuant to an agreement, continue to guarantee a minimum annual fee of approximately $1.2 million through December 31, 2008.
 
Hotel Operating Expenses.  Hotel operating expenses, which consists of room expense, food and beverage expense, other direct expenses, indirect expenses, and management fees, increased approximately $441.8 million or 147.6% for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to approximately $428.9 million of expenses associated with the 54 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2005 that are included in continuing operations. In addition, hotel operating expenses at comparable hotels increased approximately $12.9 million or 5.1% for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to increases in rooms, food and beverage, and indirect expenses. These increases were partially offset by a $2.0 million transaction fees the Company is to be reimbursed by Hilton Hotels Corporation relating to the asset swap transaction.
 
Rooms expense at comparable hotels increased approximately $3.1 million or 4.5% for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to increased occupancy at certain hotels, virtually flat costs at hotels experiencing comparable occupancy due to the fixed nature of maintaining staff, and increased prices overall. The increase in food and beverage expense at comparable hotels is consistent with the related increase in food and beverage revenues. Indirect expenses at comparable hotels increased approximately $7.6 million or 6.5% for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006. Indirect expenses primarily increased as a result of:
 
  •  increased hotel-level general and administrative expenses due to increased salaries and staffing needs consistent with increased revenues, and
 
  •  increased franchise fees and incentive management fees due to increased room revenues at certain hotels.
 
Property Taxes, Insurance, and Other.  Property taxes, insurance, and other increased approximately $32.5 million or 125.7% for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 due to approximately $32.9 million of expenses associated with the 54 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2005 that are included in continuing operations. Aside from additional costs incurred at these acquired hotels, property taxes, insurance, and other expense decreased for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 primarily resulting from decreased property insurance rates incurred under new policies related to several hotels.
 
Depreciation and Amortization.  Depreciation and amortization increased approximately $104.8 million or 216.3% for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to approximately $99.9 million of depreciation associated with the 54 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2005 that are included in


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continuing operations. Aside from these additional hotels acquired, depreciation and amortization increased approximately $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of capital improvements made at several comparative hotels since December 31, 2005.
 
Corporate General and Administrative.  Corporate general and administrative expense increased to approximately $27.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to approximately $20.4 million in 2006, which includes an increase in non-cash expenses associated with stock-based compensation from approximately $5.2 million in 2006 compared to approximately $6.2 million in 2007. The increase is primarily the result of increased headcount due to the acquisition of the CNL Portfolio on April 11, 2007. As a percentage of total revenue, however, corporate general and administrative expense decreased to approximately 2.4% in 2007 from approximately 4.3% in 2006 due to corporate synergies inherent in overall growth.
 
Operating Income.  Operating income was approximately $151.1 million and $77.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which represents an increase of approximately $74.0 million as a result of the aforementioned operating results.
 
Interest Income.  Interest income increased approximately $261,000 to approximately $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 from approximately $2.9 million in 2006 primarily due to interest earned on funds received from borrowings and equity offerings during 2007 in excess of interest earned on funds received from borrowings and equity offerings during 2006.
 
Interest Expense and Amortization of Loan Costs.  Interest expense and amortization of loan costs increased approximately $93.9 million to approximately $139.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 from approximately $45.2 million in 2006. The increase in interest expense and amortization of loan costs is associated with the higher average debt balance over the course of the two comparative periods.
 
Write-off of Loan Costs and Exit Fees.  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded write-off of loan costs and exit fees of $4.2 million consisting of the following:
 
  •  On March 8, 2007, the Company terminated its $100.0 million credit facility, due December 23, 2008. In connection with this termination, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $490,000.
 
  •  On April 10, 2007, the Company repaid its $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $150.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008, and terminated the facility. In connection with this termination, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $1.2 million.
 
  •  On April 24 and 25, 2007, with proceeds received from its follow-on public offering completed April 24, 2007, the Company paid off its $325.0 million variable-rate loan, due April 9, 2008, and paid down approximately $180.1 million related to its $555.1 million variable-rate loan, due May 9, 2009. In connection with these repayments, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $1.9 million and incurred prepayment penalties of approximately $559,000.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded write-off of loan costs and exit fees of $101,000 relating to the repayment on May 30, 2006, of its then outstanding $11.1 million balance on its mortgage note payable due April 1, 2011.
 
(Provision for) Benefit from Income Taxes.  As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of its net income that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, the Company leases all of its hotel properties, except one, to Ashford TRS, which is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the provision for income taxes of approximately $5.0 million consists primarily of the expense associated with fully reserving the Company’s deferred tax asset at December 31, 2007. As a result of Ashford TRS losses in 2007 and 2006, and the limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code on the utilization of net operating losses of acquired subsidiaries, the Company believes that it is more likely than not its net deferred tax asset will not be realized, and therefore, has provided a valuation allowance to fully reserve against these amounts. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the benefit from income taxes of approximately $2.9 million relates to the net loss associated with Ashford TRS. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, an additional provision for income taxes of approximately $618,000 and


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$226,000 is included in discontinued operations, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the provision for income taxes included in discontinued operations also consists primarily of the expense associated with fully reserving the Company’s deferred assets at December 31, 2007.
 
The following table summarizes the estimated taxability of distributions paid per share for federal income tax purposes:
 
                                                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    Amount     %     Amount     %     Amount     %  
 
Common stock
                                               
Ordinary income
    0.80330       96.78266 %     0.85000       100.00000 %     0.27708       41.98180 %
Capital gains
    0.01346       1.62271 %                                
Return of capital
    0.01324       1.59463 %                     0.38292       58.01820 %
      0.83000       100.00000 %     0.85000       100.00000 %     0.66000       100.00000 %
Series A preferred stock
                                               
Ordinary income
    2.10232       98.35000 %     2.13760       100.00000 %     2.13760       100.00000 %
Capital gains
    0.03528       1.65000 %                                
      2.13760       100.00000 %     2.13760       100.00000 %     2.13760       100.00000 %
Series B preferred stock
                                               
Ordinary income
    0.82614       98.35000 %     0.80000       100.00000 %     0.71000       100.00000 %
Capital gains
    0.01386       1.65000 %                                
      0.84000       100.00000 %     0.80000       100.00000 %     0.71000       100.00000 %
Series C preferred stock
                                               
Ordinary income
    0.53118       98.35000 %                                
Capital gains
    0.00891       1.65000 %                                
      0.54009       100.00000 %                                
Series D preferred stock
                                               
Ordinary income
    0.94072       98.35000 %                                
Capital gains
    0.01578       1.65000 %                                
      0.95650       100.00000 %                                
 
The Company’s tax returns have not been examined by the Internal Revenue Service and, therefore, the taxability of dividends is subject to change.
 
Minority Interest In Consolidated Joint Ventures.  Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures represents net income (loss) attributable to joint venture partners. Such joint venture partners originally owned between 11%-30% of 17 hotel properties acquired on April 11, 2007. On December 15, 2007, the Company completed an asset swap with its partner in two of these joint ventures, whereby the Company surrendered its majority ownership interest in two hotel properties in exchange for the joint venture partner’s minority ownership interest in nine hotel properties. Upon completion of this asset swap, remaining joint venture partners now own between 11%-25% of six hotel properties.
 
Minority Interest Related to Limited Partners.  Minority interest related to limited partners represents a reduction to net income of approximately $1.7 million and $4.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Upon formation of the Company on August 29, 2003, minority interest in the operating partnership was established to represent the limited partners’ proportionate share of equity in the operating partnership. Minority interest related to limited partners represents an allocation of net income (loss) available to common shareholders based on the weighted-average ownership percentage of these limited partners’ common unit holdings throughout the period plus dividends related to these limited partners’ Class B unit holdings. Minority interest related to limited partners included in discontinued operations represents reductions to income from discontinued operations of approximately $2.3 million and $737,000, respectively.


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Income from Continuing Operations.  Income from continuing operations was approximately $4.0 million and $33.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which represents a decrease of approximately $29.2 million as a result of the aforementioned operating results.
 
Income from Discontinued Operations, Net.  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company classified operations from 26 assets, including 24 hotel properties and two office buildings, as discontinued. During this time, 23 of these assets, including 22 hotel properties and one office building, were sold, which resulted in gains totaling approximately $35.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company classified operations from 24 assets, including 22 hotel properties and two office buildings, as discontinued. During that time, ten of these hotel properties were sold. Operating results from discontinued operations also reflected allocated interest and related debt expense totaling $21.2 million and $4.0 million for 2007 and 2006, respectively, to the discontinued operations in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) abstract No. 87-24 “Allocation of Interest to Discontinued Operations”. See Notes 2 and 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
In addition, income from discontinued operations also included write-off of loan costs and exit fees of approximately $4.5 million and $687,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, consisting of the following:
 
  •  On February 6, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Marriott located in Trumbull, Connecticut, the Company paid down approximately $28.0 million of its mortgage loan, due December 11, 2009. In connection with this pay-down, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $212,000.
 
  •  On May 18, 2007, in connection with the sale of seven TownePlace Suites hotels, the Company paid down approximately $32.0 million related to its mortgage loan due July 1, 2015. In connection with this pay-down, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $205,000 and incurred prepayment penalties of approximately $1.5 million.
 
  •  On October 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Hilton in Birmingham, Alabama, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $23.7 million. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $258,000.
 
  •  On November 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of two Residence Inns in Torrance, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $67.7 million pursuant to the loan agreement, with proceeds from the sale and corporate cash. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $699,000 and incurred prepayment penalties of approximately $242,000.
 
  •  On November 20, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Residence Inn in Kansas City, Missouri, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $7.4 million. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $72,000 and incurred prepayment penalties of approximately $40,000.
 
  •  On November 30, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $62.4 million. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $609,000 and incurred prepayment penalties of approximately $312,000.
 
  •  On December 15, 2007, in connection with an asset swap with a joint venture partner, the Company repaid an additional $8.7 million of mortgage debt attributable to its majority ownership in such joint ventures, which was secured by hotels involved in the asset swap and had maturity dates ranging from 2010 to 2011. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off related unamortized loan costs of approximately $143,000 and incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $326,000.
 
  •  On March 24, 2006, in connection with the sale of eight hotel properties, the buyer assumed approximately $93.7 million of mortgage debt, due July 1, 2015. Related to this assumption, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $687,000.


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Net Income.  Net income was approximately $30.2 million and $37.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which represents a decrease of approximately $7.6 million as a result of the aforementioned operating results and gains on sales of properties in 2007.
 
Preferred Dividends.  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.9 million, or $0.5344 per share per quarter, for Series A preferred stockholders, approximately $6.3 million, or $0.21 per share per quarter, for Series B preferred stockholders, approximately $4.3 million for Series C preferred stockholders, and approximately $7.7 million, or $0.5281 per share per quarter prorated for the period outstanding, for Series D preferred stockholders. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized non-cash preferred dividends of approximately $845,000 related to the amortization of the Series C preferred stock discount attributable to the increasing-rate preferred dividend clause effective 18 months after issuance. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.9 million, or $0.5344 per share per quarter, for Series A preferred stockholders, and approximately $6.0 million, or $0.20 per share per quarter, for Series B preferred stockholders.
 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders.  Net income available to common shareholders was approximately $6.2 million and $26.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which represents a decrease of approximately $20.8 million as a result of the aforementioned operating results, gains on sales of properties in 2007, and preferred dividends.
 
Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2006 and Year Ended December 31, 2005
 
Revenue.  Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2006 increased approximately $167.3 million or 55.1% to approximately $471.1 million from total revenue of approximately $303.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. The increase was primarily due to approximately $156.6 million in incremental revenues attributable to the 38 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2004 that are included in continuing operations, approximately $1.5 million increase in interest income earned on the Company’s notes receivable portfolio, and approximately $9.1 million increase in revenues for comparable hotels, primarily due to increases in room revenues.
 
Room revenues at comparable hotels for the year ended December 31, 2006 increased approximately $7.6 million or 6.2% compared to 2005, primarily due to an increase in RevPar from $80.18 to $85.16, which consisted of a 4.5% increase in ADR and a 1.6% increase in occupancy. Due to the continued recovery in the economy and consistent with industry trends, several hotels experienced increases in both ADR and occupancy. In addition to improved market conditions, certain hotels also benefited from the following:
 
  •  renovations were completed at several hotels in 2005, which generated increased occupancy in 2006 as rooms previously under renovations became available, and
 
  •  certain hotels were successful in garnering more favorable group room-night contracts in 2006.
 
Food and beverage revenues at comparable hotels for the year ended December 31, 2006 increased approximately $1.4 million or 5.8% compared to 2005 primarily due to the overall increase in occupancy. The remainder of the increase is primarily attributable to the 38 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2004.
 
Other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005 increased approximately $5.2 million or 43.7% due to an increase at comparable hotels of approximately $174,000 or 2.6%, primarily resulting from increases in occupancy, and an increase of approximately $5.0 million related to incremental revenues attributable to the 38 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2004 that are included in continuing operations.
 
Interest income from notes receivable increased to approximately $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to approximately $13.3 million for 2005 primarily due to an increase in the average balance outstanding of the notes receivable portfolio and an increase in interest rates.
 
Asset management fees remained flat at approximately $1.3 million for both the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. Asset management fees relate to 27 hotel properties owned by affiliates for which the Company provided asset management and consulting services. The Company acquired 21 of these hotel properties from said affiliates on March 16, 2005, and the affiliates subsequently sold the remaining six hotel properties. However, the


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affiliates, pursuant to an agreement, will continue to guarantee a minimum annual fee of approximately $1.2 million through December 31, 2008.
 
Hotel Operating Expenses.  Hotel operating expenses, which consists of room expense, food and beverage expense, other direct expenses, indirect expenses, and management fees, increased approximately $107.2 million or 55.8% for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005, primarily due to approximately $102.5 million of expenses associated with the 38 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2004 that are included in continuing operations. In addition, hotel operating expenses at comparable hotels experienced an increase of approximately $4.7 million or 4.6% for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005 primarily due to increases in rooms, food and beverage, and indirect expenses.
 
Rooms expense at comparable hotels increased approximately $1.6 million or 5.5% for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005 primarily due to increased occupancy at most hotels and virtually flat costs at hotels experiencing comparable occupancy due to the fixed nature of maintaining staff. Food and beverage expense at comparable hotels for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005 also increased approximately $681,000, which is consistent with the increase in food and beverage revenues at most hotels and the overall increase in occupancy. Indirect expenses at comparable hotels increased approximately $2.0 million or 4.3% for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005. Indirect expenses increased as a result of:
 
  •  increased hotel-level general and administrative expenses due to increased salaries and staffing needs consistent with increased revenues,
 
  •  increased sales and marketing expenses due to increased room availability at certain hotels as a result of rooms undergoing renovations during 2005,
 
  •  increased franchise fees due to increased room revenues at certain hotels in 2006, and
 
  •  increased energy costs due to increased utility rates.
 
Property Taxes, Insurance, and Other.  Property taxes, insurance, and other increased approximately $10.0 million or 63.7% for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005 due to approximately $9.6 million of expenses associated with the 38 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2004 that are included in continuing operations. Aside from additional costs incurred at these acquired hotels, property taxes, insurance, and other expense increased approximately $494,000 in 2006 compared to 2005 primarily resulting from increased property insurance rates, primarily due to 2005 hurricanes, and increased property value tax assessments at certain hotels.
 
Depreciation and Amortization.  Depreciation and amortization increased approximately $21.2 million or 78.0% for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005 primarily due to approximately $19.8 million of depreciation associated with the 38 hotel properties acquired since December 31, 2004 that are included in continuing operations. Aside from these additional hotels acquired, depreciation and amortization increased approximately $1.5 million in 2006 compared to 2005 as a result of capital improvements made at several comparative hotels since December 31, 2004.
 
Corporate General and Administrative.  Corporate general and administrative expense increased to approximately $20.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to approximately $14.5 million for 2005 primarily due to overall company growth and an increase in non-cash expenses associated with stock-based compensation to approximately $5.2 million in 2006 compared to approximately $3.4 million in 2005. As a percentage of total revenue, however, corporate general and administrative expense decreased to approximately 4.3% in 2006 from approximately 4.8% in 2005 due to corporate synergies inherent in overall growth.
 
Operating Income.  Operating income increased approximately $23.0 million to approximately $77.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 from approximately $54.1 million in 2005 as result of the aforementioned operating results.
 
Interest Income.  Interest income increased approximately $1.9 million to approximately $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 from approximately $1.0 million in 2005 primarily due to interest earned on funds received from borrowings and equity offerings in 2006 in excess of interest earned on funds received from borrowings and equity offerings in 2005.


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Interest Expense and Amortization of Loan Costs.  Interest expense and amortization of loan costs increased approximately $10.5 million to approximately $45.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 from approximately $34.7 million in 2005. The increase in interest expense and amortization of loan costs is associated with the higher average debt balance over the course of the two comparative periods and increased interest rates.
 
Write-off of Loan Costs and Exit Fees.  On May 30, 2006, the Company repaid its then outstanding $11.1 million balance on its mortgage note payable, due April 1, 2011, which resulted in the write-off of unamortized loan costs of approximately $101,000.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company recorded write-off of loan costs and exit fees of $5.8 million consisting of the following:
 
  •  On January 20, 2005, the Company repaid its $15.5 million mortgage note payable, due December 31, 2005, and its $7.0 million mortgage note payable, due July 31, 2007, which resulted in the write-off of unamortized loan costs of approximately $151,000.
 
  •  On November 10, 2005, the Company repaid the remaining $18.8 million balance outstanding under its $45.6 million credit facility, due July 13, 2007, which resulted in the write-off of unamortized loan costs of approximately $640,000 and early exit fees of approximately $456,000.
 
  •  On November 14, 2005, the Company repaid its $210.0 million term loan, due October 10, 2006, and its $6.2 million mortgage loan, due January 1, 2006, which resulted in the write-off of unamortized loan costs of approximately $2.5 million and early exit fees of approximately $2.1 million.
 
Loss on Debt Extinguishment.  During the year ended December 31, 2006, there were no losses on debt extinguishments. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company completed several debt restructuring transactions to extend its maturities, lower its borrowing costs, and fix its interest rates. On March 30, 2005, the Company paid down mortgage debt assumed in the 21-property hotel portfolio acquisition on March 16, 2005 by approximately $18.2 million, which generated a loss on early extinguishment of debt of approximately $2.3 million, which is net of the write-off of the related portion of debt premium of approximately $1.4 million. On October 13, 2005, the Company extinguished approximately $98.9 million of this debt, which generated a loss on early extinguishment of debt of approximately $4.3 million, which is net of the write-off of debt premiums associated with these mortgages of approximately $3.0 million. On December 20, 2005, the Company extinguished the remaining $31.0 million of this debt, which generated a loss on early extinguishment of debt of approximately $3.4 million, which is net of the write-off of the debt premium associated with this mortgage of approximately $780,000.
 
Benefit from Income Taxes.  As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of its net income that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, the Company leases each of its hotel properties to Ashford TRS, which is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the benefit from income taxes related to continuing operations of approximately $2.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively, relates to the net income associated with Ashford TRS. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, an additional provision for income taxes of approximately $226,000 and $2.4 million, respectively, is included in discontinued operations.
 
Minority Interest Related to Limited Partners.  Minority interest related to limited partners represents a reduction to net income of approximately $4.5 million and $1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Upon formation of the Company on August 29, 2003, minority interest in the operating partnership was established to represent the limited partners’ proportionate share of the equity in the operating partnership. Minority interest related to limited partners represents an allocation of net income (loss) available to common shareholders based on the weighted-average ownership percentage of these limited partners’ common unit holdings throughout the period plus dividends related to these limited partners’ Class B unit holdings.
 
Income from Continuing Operations.  Income from continuing operations was approximately $33.1 million and $5.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, which represents an increase of approximately $27.4 million as a result of the aforementioned operating results.


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Income from Discontinued Operations, Net.  On March 16, 2005, the Company acquired 21 hotel properties and an office building for approximately $250.0 million. Soon thereafter, the Company made a strategic commitment to sell eight of these hotel properties, six of which were sold in the second quarter of 2005. On January 17, 2006, the Company sold the remaining two properties. On June 17, 2005, the Company acquired 30 hotel properties for approximately $465.0 million. Soon thereafter, the Company made a strategic commitment to sell eight of these properties, which were sold on March 24, 2006. On December 7, 2006, the Company acquired seven hotel properties for approximately $267.2 million, two of which were immediately held for sale. In late 2006 and early 2007, the Company made a strategic decision to sell an additional 16 hotel properties acquired between 2003 and 2006 and its office building acquired on March 16, 2005. Operating results related to these properties during the periods such properties were owned are included in income from discontinued operations for both the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. These results also reflected allocated interest and related debt expense totaling $4.0 million and $3.7 million for 2006 and 2005, respectively.
 
Net Income.  Net income was approximately $37.8 million and $9.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, which represents an increase of approximately $28.4 million as a result of the aforementioned operating results.
 
Preferred Dividends.  During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.9 million, or $0.5344 per share per quarter, for Series A preferred stockholders, and approximately $6.0 million, or $0.20 per share per quarter, for Series B preferred stockholders. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.9 million and $3.4 million, for Series A preferred stockholders and Series B preferred stockholders, respectively. In addition, on June 15, 2005, the Company sold a financial institution its remaining 6,454,816 shares of Series B cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock for approximately $65.0 million, or $10.07 per share. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a non-cash preferred dividend of approximately $1.0 million related to the difference in the market value of the Company’s common stock and the $10.07 conversion price on June 6, 2005, which represents the date at which the Company notified the financial institution of its intention to exercise its option to sell the preferred shares.
 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders.  Net income available to common shareholders was approximately $26.9 million and $134,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, which represents an increase of approximately $26.8 million as a result of the aforementioned operating results and preferred dividends.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Our principal source of funds to meet our cash requirements, including distributions to stockholders, is our share of the operating partnership’s cash flow. The operating partnership’s principal sources of cash flow include: (i) cash flow from hotel operations, (ii) interest income from and repayments of our notes receivable portfolio, and (iii) proceeds from sales of hotel properties and other assets. The Company believes it has adequate means to satisfy all of its short-term cash obligations through cash flows from hotel operations, potential sales of hotels, availability on its lines of credit, or potential additional borrowings on its unencumbered assets.
 
Cash flows from hotel operations are subject to all operating risks common to the hotel industry, including:
 
  •  Competition for guests from other hotels;
 
  •  Adverse effects of general and local economic conditions;
 
  •  Dependence on demand from business and leisure travelers, which may fluctuate and be seasonal;
 
  •  Increases in energy costs, airline fares, and other travel-related expenses, which may deter traveling;
 
  •  Increases in operating costs, including wages, benefits, insurance, and energy, related to inflation and other factors;
 
  •  Overbuilding in the hotel industry, especially in particular markets; and
 
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During the year ended December 31, 2007, we completed the following significant transactions, which have or will impact our cash flow and liquidity:
 
Business Combinations:
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company acquired the CNL Portfolio from CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (“CNL”) for approximately $2.4 billion plus closing costs of approximately $96.0 million. The Company acquired 100% of 33 properties and 70%-89% of 18 properties through existing joint ventures. To fund this acquisition, the Company utilized several sources as follows: a) borrowings of approximately $928.5 million of ten-year, fixed-rate debt at an average blended interest rate of 5.95%, approximately $555.1 million of two-year, variable-rate debt with three one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%, and approximately $325.0 million of one-year, variable-rate debt with two one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5%, b) the sale of 8.0 million shares of Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for approximately $200.0 million less a commitment fee of approximately $6.3 million at a dividend rate of LIBOR plus 2.5%, c) assumed fixed-rate debt of approximately $562.1 million (or approximately $432.3 million net of debt attributable to joint venture partners), representing eleven fixed-rate loans with an average blended interest rate of 6.01% and expiration dates ranging from 2008 to 2027, and d) a $50.0 million draw on a newly executed $200.0 million credit facility with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.55% to 1.95% depending on the loan-to-value ratio, which matures April 9, 2010 with two one-year extension options, and requires interest-only payments through maturity.
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company acquired the remaining 15% joint venture interest in the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Detroit, Michigan, for approximately $7.5 million, which represents approximately $2.9 million in cash and assumed debt of approximately $4.6 million. The Company acquired the other 85% interest pursuant to its acquisition of CNL Portfolio, which was consummated April 11, 2007, as discussed above.
 
On May 21, 2007, the Company acquired a Marriott Residence Inn and a Hampton Inn, both in Jacksonville, Florida, from MS Resort Holdings LLC for approximately $35.8 million in cash. The acquisition of these hotel properties, which were previously owned by CNL, related to the Company’s acquisition of the CNL Portfolio on April 11, 2007. The Company used proceeds from its sale of seven hotels on May 18, 2007 and cash on hand to fund this acquisition.
 
On December 15, 2007, the Company completed an asset swap with Hilton Hotels Corporation, its partner in two joint ventures which were simultaneously dissolved, whereby the Company surrendered its majority ownership interest in two hotel properties in exchange for the joint venture partner’s minority ownership interest in nine hotel properties. In connection with this asset swap, the Company assumed $41.9 million of debt previously attributable to the joint venture partner’s minority ownership in the nine acquired hotel properties that secured such debt and ceded $109.5 million of debt, of which $80.1 million was attributable to its majority ownership in the two surrendered hotel properties that secured such debt and the remainder attributable to the joint venture partner’s former minority ownership.
 
Capital Stock:
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company issued 8.0 million shares of Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock at $25 per share for approximately $200.0 million less a commitment fee of approximately $6.3 million. On July 18, 2007, with proceeds received from the issuance of Series D preferred stock discussed below, the Company redeemed its 8.0 million shares of Series C preferred stock for approximately $200.0 million and received a refund of related commitment fees of approximately $4.3 million.
 
On April 24, 2007, in a follow-on public offering, the Company issued 48,875,000 shares of its common stock at $11.75 per share, which generated gross proceeds of approximately $574.3 million. However, the aggregate proceeds to the Company, net of underwriters’ discount and offering costs, was approximately $548.2 million. The 48,875,000 shares issued include 6,375,000 shares sold pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. These net proceeds along with cash on hand were used to pay-down the $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008, payoff the $325.0 million variable-rate loan, due April 9, 2008, and pay-down its $555.1 million variable-rate loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million. These three debt payments were made on April 25, 2007, April 24, 2007, and April 25, 2007, respectively.


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On July 18, 2007, the Company issued 8.0 million shares of 8.45% Series D cumulative preferred stock at $25 per share for approximately $200.0 million less underwriting discounts and commissions of approximately $6.3 million.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 60,177 shares of treasury stock for approximately $728,000 in connection with the Company’s Incentive Stock Plan (“Stock Plan”), which allows employees to tender vested shares of restricted common stock to the Company at current market prices to cover individual federal income taxes withheld on such shares as such shares vest. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company reissued 36,841 treasury shares under its Stock Plan as common stock granted to its executives, certain employees, and directors.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 2,366,300 shares of treasury stock for approximately $18.2 million in connection with its stock repurchase program.
 
Discontinued Operations:
 
On February 6, 2007, the Company sold its Marriott located in Trumbull, Connecticut, for approximately $28.3 million. As the Company acquired this property on December 7, 2006, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale.
 
On February 8, 2007, the Company sold its Fairfield Inn in Princeton, Indiana, for approximately $3.2 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $1.4 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 24, 2007, the Company sold its Radisson Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, for approximately $5.4 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $2.7 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 26, 2007, the Company sold its Fairfield Inn in Evansville, Indiana, for approximately $5.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $531,000, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 27, 2007, the Company sold its Embassy Suites in Phoenix, Arizona, for approximately $25.0 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $8.5 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On May 2, 2007, the Company sold its Radisson Hotel in Covington, Kentucky, and an office building for approximately $22.4 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $3.4 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On May 18, 2007, the Company sold its portfolio of seven TownePlace Suites hotels for approximately $57.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $18.3 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On July 2, 2007, the Company sold its Hampton Inn in Horse Cave, Kentucky, for approximately $3.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $363,000.
 
On September 27, 2007, the Company sold its Doubletree Guest Suites in Dayton, Ohio, for approximately $6.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $168,000.
 
On October 2, 2007, the Company sold its Hilton in Birmingham, Alabama, for approximately $25.0 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale. In connection with this sale, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $23.7 million.
 
On November 2, 2007, the Company sold two Residence Inns in Torrance, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $61.5 million. As the Company acquired these properties on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale. In connection with this sale, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due


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May 9, 2009, by approximately $67.7 million pursuant to the loan agreement, with proceeds from the sale and corporate cash.
 
On November 20, 2007, the Company sold its Residence Inn in Kansas City, Missouri, for approximately $7.0 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on this sale. In connection with this sale, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $7.4 million.
 
On November 30, 2007, the Company sold its Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, for approximately $61.5 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on this sale. In connection with this sale, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $62.4 million.
 
Notes Receivable:
 
On February 6, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.1 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.0 million note receivable, due February 2007.
 
On May 8, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.6 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.5 million note receivable, due June 2007.
 
On June 11, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.1 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.0 million note receivable, due May 2010.
 
On June 18, 2007, the Company received approximately $5.7 million related to all principal and interest due under its $5.6 million note receivable, due July 2008.
 
On December 5, 2007, the Company originated a $21.5 million mezzanine loan receivable, due January 2018.
 
Indebtedness:
 
On January 30, 2007, the Company completed a $20.0 million draw on its $150.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008.
 
On February 6, 2007, in connection with the Company’s sale of its Marriott located in Trumbull, Connecticut, for approximately $28.3 million, the Company paid down its $212.0 million mortgage note payable, due December 11, 2009, by approximately $28.0 million. Consequently, the $212.0 million mortgage loan secured by seven hotels outstanding at December 31, 2006 became the $184.0 million mortgage loan secured by six hotels outstanding at September 30, 2007.
 
On March 8, 2007, the Company terminated its $100.0 million credit facility, due December 23, 2008. This credit facility never had an outstanding balance.
 
On April 9, 2007, the Company drew $45.0 million on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008.
 
On April 10, 2007, the Company repaid its $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $150.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008, and terminated the facility.
 
On April 11, 2007, in connection with its acquisition of the CNL Portfolio for approximately $2.4 billion plus closing costs of approximately $96.0 million, the Company executed a $928.5 million, ten-year, fixed-rate loan at an average blended interest rate of 5.95%, a $555.1 million, two-year, variable-rate loan with three one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%, and a $325.0 million, one-year, variable-rate loan with two one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5%, and assumed fixed-rate debt of approximately $562.1 million (or approximately $432.3 million net of debt attributable to joint venture partners), representing eleven fixed-rate loans with an average blended interest rate of 6.01% and expiration dates ranging from 2008 to 2027. In addition, the Company executed a $200.0 million credit facility with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.55% to 1.95% depending on the loan-to-value ratio, which matures April 9, 2010 with two one-year extension options, requires interest-only payments through maturity, and requires quarterly commitment


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fees ranging from 0.125% to 0.20% of the average undrawn balance during the quarter. To fund this acquisition, the Company drew approximately $50.0 million on this credit facility.
 
On April 11, 2007, in connection with its acquisition of the remaining 15% joint venture interest in the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Detroit, Michigan, for approximately $7.5 million, the Company assumed debt attributable to the joint venture partner of approximately $4.6 million. The Company acquired the other 85% interest pursuant to its acquisition of the CNL Portfolio on April 11, 2007, as discussed above.
 
On April 16, 2007, the Company drew $25.0 million on its $200.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On April 24 and 25, 2007, with proceeds received from its follow-on public offering completed April 24, 2007, the Company paid down the $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008, paid off the $325.0 million variable-rate loan, due April 9, 2008, and paid down its $555.1 million variable-rate loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million. These three debt payments were made on April 25, 2007, April 24, 2007, and April 25, 2007, respectively.
 
On May 3, 2007, the Company repaid $25.0 million on its $200.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On May 18, 2007, in connection with the Company’s sale of its portfolio of seven TownePlace Suites hotels for approximately $57.5 million, the Company paid down approximately $32.0 million related to its mortgage loan due July 1, 2015. Consequently, the $487.1 million mortgage loan secured by 32 hotels outstanding at December 31, 2006 became the $455.1 million mortgage loan secured by 25 hotels outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
On May 22, 2007, the Company modified its $200.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010, to increase its capacity to $300.0 million.
 
On October 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Hilton in Birmingham, Alabama, for approximately $25.0 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $23.7 million.
 
On October 9, 2007, the Company drew approximately $47.5 million on its $47.5 million credit facility, and used the proceeds to repay $20.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010. On October 11, 2007, the revolving period on this $47.5 million credit facility expired and the outstanding balance converted to a $47.5 million mortgage loan, due October 10, 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2%, requiring monthly interest-only payments through maturity, with three one-year extension options.
 
On October 9, 2007, the repaid $20.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On November 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of two Residence Inns in Torrance, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $61.5 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $67.7 million pursuant to the loan agreement, with proceeds from the sale and corporate cash.
 
On November 20, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Residence Inn in Kansas City, Missouri, for approximately $7.0 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $7.4 million.
 
On November 30, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, for approximately $61.5 million, the Company paid down its $375.0 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $62.4 million.
 
On December 4, 2007, the Company drew $25.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On December 15, 2007, in connection with an asset swap with a joint venture partner, the Company assumed $41.9 million of mortgage debt previously attributable to the joint venture partner’s minority ownership in nine acquired hotel properties that secured such debt and ceded $109.5 million of mortgage debt, of which $80.1 million was attributable to its majority ownership in the two surrendered hotel properties that secured such debt and the remainder attributable to the joint venture partner’s former minority ownership. Such surrendered debt had maturities ranging from 2010 to 2011.


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On December 15, 2007, in connection with the aforementioned asset swap, the Company repaid an additional $8.7 million of mortgage debt attributable to its majority ownership in such joint ventures, which was secured by hotels involved in the asset swap and had maturities ranging from 2010 to 2011.
 
On December 20, 2007, the Company drew $10.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
Dividends:
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $100.4 million, or $0.21 per share per quarter, related to both common stockholders and common unit holders, of which approximately $92.3 million and $8.1 million related to each, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $2.9 million, or $0.19 per share per quarter, related to Class B unit holders.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.9 million, or $0.5344 per share per quarter, related to Series A preferred stockholders.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $6.3 million, or $0.21 per share per quarter, related to Series B preferred stockholders.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.3 million, based on LIBOR plus 2.5% for the period outstanding, related to Series C preferred stockholders. In addition, the Company recognized non-cash preferred dividends of approximately $845,000 related to the amortization of the discount attributable to the increasing-rate preferred dividend clause effective 18 months after issuance.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $7.7 million, or $0.5281 per share per quarter prorated for the period outstanding, related to Series D preferred stockholders.
 
Net Cash Flow Provided By Operating Activities.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, net cash flow provided by operating activities increased approximately $16.0 million from cash flow provided of approximately $139.7 million for 2006 to cash flow provided of approximately $155.7 million for 2007. The increase in net cash flow provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to improved operating income excluding depreciation, amortization, and gains on sales in 2007, which resulted from improved operations at the 56 comparable hotels included in continuing operations as well as the 54 hotels acquired since December 31, 2005 included in continuing operations. The increase was partially offset by an increase in restricted cash in 2007 compared to a decrease in restricted cash in 2006.
 
Net Cash Flow Used In Investing Activities.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, net cash flow used in investing activities was approximately $1.9 billion, which consisted of approximately $2.1 billion related to acquisitions of hotel properties, $21.5 million related to acquisitions or originations of notes receivable, and approximately $127.3 million of improvements to various hotel properties. These cash outlays were partially offset by approximately $304.9 million related to sales of 22 hotel properties and one office building and approximately $30.1 million related to payments on notes receivable. For the year ended December 31, 2006, net cash flow used in investing activities was approximately $565.5 million, which consisted of approximately $540.6 million related to acquisitions of hotel properties, $37.3 million related to acquisitions or originations of notes receivable, and $47.7 million of improvements to various hotel properties. These cash outlays were somewhat offset by net proceeds of approximately $17.4 million related to the sales of ten hotel properties and $42.8 million related to payments on notes receivable.
 
Net Cash Flow Provided By Financing Activities.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, net cash flow provided by financing activities was approximately $1.7 billion, which represents approximately $2.0 billion in borrowings of debt, $193.3 million of net proceeds related to the issuance of Series C preferred stock, $193.8 million of net proceeds related to the issuance of Series D preferred stock, and $548.2 million of net proceeds received from the Company’s follow-on public offering on April 24, 2007. These cash inflows were partially offset by approximately $832.1 million of payments on indebtedness and capital leases, $195.7 million related to the redemption of Series C preferred stock, $111.4 million of dividends paid, $11.8 million in payments of loan costs, $18.9 million of


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payments to acquire treasury shares, $13.2 million of distributions to joint venture partners, $2.4 million of early repayment fees on debt, and approximately $10,000 of costs associated with issuing common shares in exchange for units of limited partnership interest. For the year ended December 31, 2006, net cash flow provided by financing activities was approximately $441.1 million, which represents $178.9 million in draws on the Company’s credit facilities, $313.0 million of new debt borrowings to fund acquisitions, and approximately $290.1 million of net proceeds received from the Company’s follow-on public offerings on January 25, 2006 and July 25, 2006, partially offset by approximately $66.1 million of dividends paid, $271.4 million of payments on indebtedness and capital leases, $3.3 million of payments of loan costs, and $53,000 of costs associated with issuing common shares in exchange for units of limited partnership interest.
 
In general, we focus exclusively on investing in the hospitality industry across all segments, including direct hotel investments, first mortgages, mezzanine loans, and eventually sale-leaseback transactions. We intend to acquire and, in the appropriate market conditions, develop additional hotels and provide structured financings to owners of lodging properties. We may incur indebtedness to fund any such acquisitions, developments, or financings. We may also incur indebtedness to meet distribution requirements imposed on REITs under the Internal Revenue Code to the extent that working capital and cash flow from our investments are insufficient to fund required distributions.
 
However, no assurances can be given that we will obtain additional financings or, if we do, what the amount and terms will be. Our failure to obtain future financing under favorable terms could adversely impact our ability to execute our business strategy. In addition, we may selectively pursue mortgage financing on individual properties and our mortgage investments.
 
We will acquire or develop additional hotels and invest in structured financings only as suitable opportunities arise, and we will not undertake such investments unless adequate sources of financing are available. Funds for future hotel-related investments are expected to be derived, in whole or in part, from future borrowings under a credit facility or other loan, proceeds from hotel sales, or proceeds from additional issuances of common stock, preferred stock, or other securities. However, other than acquisitions mentioned herein, we have no formal commitment or understanding to invest in additional assets, and there can be no assurance that we will successfully make additional investments.
 
Our existing hotels are located in developed areas that contain competing hotel properties. The future occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR of any individual hotel could be materially and adversely affected by an increase in the number or quality of the competitive hotel properties in its market area. Competition could also affect the quality and quantity of future investment opportunities.
 
INFLATION
 
We rely entirely on the performance of our properties and the ability of the properties’ managers to increase revenues to keep pace with inflation. Hotel operators can generally increase room rates rather quickly, but competitive pressures may limit their ability to raise rates faster than inflation. Our general and administrative costs, real estate and personal property taxes, property and casualty insurance, and utilities are subject to inflation as well.
 
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 will be sufficient to enable us to make quarterly distributions to maintain our REIT status. To the extent that cash flows from operations are insufficient during any quarter due to temporary or seasonal fluctuations in lease revenue, we expect to utilize other cash on hand or borrowings to fund required distributions. However, we cannot make any assurances that we will make distributions in the future.


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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Our accounting policies are more fully described in note 3 to our consolidated financial statements. As disclosed in note 3, the preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. The Company believes that the following discussion addresses the Company’s most critical accounting policies, representing those policies considered most vital to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective, and complex judgments.
 
Management Agreements — In connection with the Company’s acquisitions of Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel in Arlington, Virginia, on July 13, 2006 and the 51-hotel CNL portfolio on April 11, 2007, the Company assumed certain existing management agreements. Based on the Company’s review of these management agreements, the Company concluded that the terms of certain management agreements are more favorable to the respective managers than typical current market management agreements. As a result, the Company recorded unfavorable contract liabilities related to these management agreements of $23.4 million as of the respective acquisition dates based on the present value of expected cash outflows over the initial terms of the related agreements. Such unfavorable contract liabilities are amortized as reductions to incentive management fees on a straight-line basis over the initial terms of the related agreements. In evaluating unfavorable contract liabilities, the Company’s analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
 
Income Taxes — At December 31, 2007, the Company increased the valuation allowance to approximately $64.1 million to fully offset its net deferred tax asset except for certain minor deductible temporary differences. As a result of Ashford TRS losses in 2007 and 2006, and the limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code on the utilization of net operating losses of acquired subsidiaries, the Company believes that it is more likely than not its net deferred tax asset will not be realized, and therefore, has provided a valuation allowance to fully reserve against these amounts. In addition, at December 31, 2007, Ashford TRS has net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $110.2 million, which are available to offset future taxable income, if any, through 2027. The analysis utilized by the Company in determining its deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
 
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”), effective January 1, 2007. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 requires that a determination be made as to whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position taken, based on its technical merits, will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any appeals and litigation processes. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, the related tax position must be measured to determine the amount of provision or benefit, if any, to recognize in the financial statements. FIN No. 48 applies to all tax positions related to income taxes subject to FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” but does not apply to tax positions related to FASB Statement No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” The Company or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, and in Canada. Tax years 2004 through 2006 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities, respectively. No income tax examinations are currently in process. As the Company determined no material unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities exist, the adoption of FIN No. 48, effective January 1, 2007, did not impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. The Company classifies interest and penalties related to underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense.
 
Investment in Hotel Properties — Hotel properties are generally stated at cost. However, the initial properties contributed upon the Company’s formation are stated at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of any impairment charges, plus a minority interest partial step-up related to the acquisition of minority interest from third parties associated with four of the initial properties. In addition, in connection with the 51-hotel CNL portfolio acquired on April 11, 2007 and subsequent asset swap completed on December 15, 2007, the Company owns between 75%-89% ownership interest in certain hotel properties owned by joint ventures. For these hotel properties, the carrying basis attributable to the joint venture partners’ minority ownership is recorded at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of any impairment charges, while the carrying basis attributable to the Company’s majority ownership is recorded


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based on the allocated purchase price of the Company’s ownership interest in the joint ventures. All improvements and additions which extend the useful life of hotel properties are capitalized.
 
Impairment of Investment in Hotel Properties and Hotel Related Intangibles — Hotel properties and hotel related intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values of such hotel properties may not be recoverable. The Company tests for impairment in several situations, including when current or projected cash flows are less than historical cash flows, when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel property will be sold before its previously estimated useful life expires, and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that a hotel property’s net book value or the carrying value of the related intangibles may not be recoverable. In evaluating the impairment of hotel properties and hotel related intangibles, the Company makes many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, holding period, expected useful life, future capital expenditures, and fair values, which considers capitalization rates, discount rates, and comparable selling prices. If an asset was deemed to be impaired, the Company would record an impairment charge for the amount that the property’s net book value exceeds its fair value. To date, no such impairment charges have been recognized.
 
Depreciation and Amortization Expense — Depreciation expense is based on the estimated useful life of the Company’s assets, while amortization expense for leasehold improvements is based on the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the related assets. Presently, hotel properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over lives which range from 15 to 39 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 5 years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. While the Company believes its estimates are reasonable, a change in estimated lives could affect depreciation expense and net income (loss) as well as resulting gains or losses on potential hotel sales.
 
Assets Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations — The Company records assets as held for sale when management has committed to a plan to sell the assets, actively seeks a buyer for the assets, and the consummation of the sale is considered probable and expected within one year. The related operations of assets held for sale are reported as discontinued if a) such operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, both operationally and financially, from the ongoing operations of the Company, b) such operations and cash flows will be eliminated from ongoing operations once the disposal occurs, and c) the Company will not have any significant continuing involvement subsequent to the disposal.
 
Notes Receivable — The Company provides mezzanine and first-mortgage financing in the form of loans receivable, which are recorded at cost, adjusted for net origination fees and costs. Premiums, discounts, and net origination fees are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to interest income using the effective interest method. Loans receivable are reviewed for potential impairment at each balance sheet date. A loan receivable is considered impaired when it becomes probable, based on current information, that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the loan’s contractual terms. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured by comparing the recorded amount of the loan to the present value of the expected future cash flows or the fair value of the collateral. If a loan was deemed to be impaired, the Company would record a reserve for loan losses through a charge to income for any shortfall. To date, no such impairment charges have been recognized.
 
In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” as revised (“FIN No. 46”), variable interest entities, as defined, must be consolidated by their primary beneficiaries if the variable interest entities do not effectively disperse risks among parties involved. The Company’s mezzanine and first-mortgage loans receivable are each secured by various hotel properties or partnership interests in hotel properties and are subordinate to primary loans related to the secured hotels. All such loans receivable are considered to be variable interests in the entities that own the related hotels, which are variable interest entities. However, the Company is not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these hotel properties as a result of holding these loans. Therefore, the Company does not consolidate such hotels for which it has provided financing. Interests in entities acquired or created in the future will be evaluated based on FIN No. 46 criteria, and such entities will be consolidated, if required. In evaluating FIN No. 46 criteria, the Company’s analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.


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Recent Accounting Pronouncements — In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 also requires expanded information regarding the extent to which assets and liabilities are measured at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. In February 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2 to delay the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. Presently, the Company values its derivative financial instruments at fair value. Based on its preliminary assessment, the Company does not feel the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material impact on its valuation of derivative financial instruments.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with opportunities to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. Based on its preliminary assessment, the Company does not feel the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have a material impact on its valuation of derivative financial instruments.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R “Business Combinations.” SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. The statement also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combinations. SFAS 141R is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Accordingly, any business combinations the Company engages in will be recorded and disclosed following existing accounting principles until January 1, 2009. The Company expects SFAS 141R will affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements when effective, but the nature and magnitude of the specific effects will depend upon the nature, term and size of the acquisitions, if any, the Company consummates after the effective date.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS No. 160”), effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, and will impact the recording of minority interest. The Company is currently evaluating the effects the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will have on its financial condition or results of operations.
 
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS
 
As of December 31, 2007, our contractual obligations and commitments are as follows (in thousands):
 
                                         
    Payments Due by Period  
    < 1 Year     2-3 Years     4-5 Years     > 5 Years     Total  
 
Indebtedness payments(1)
  $ 171,329     $ 710,563     $ 115,104     $ 1,700,011     $ 2,697,007  
Capital leases payments
    235       263                   498  
Operating leases payments
    5,203       7,916       6,963       178,948       199,030  
Interest payments
    96,306       127,879       130,834       1,530,517       1,885,536  
                                         
Total contractual obligations
  $ 273,073     $ 846,621     $ 252,901     $ 3,409,476     $ 4,782,071  
                                         


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As of December 31, 2007, our contractual obligations and commitments including extension options are as follows (in thousands):
 
                                         
    Payments Due by Period  
    < 1 Year     2-3 Years     4-5 Years     > 5 Years     Total  
 
Indebtedness payments(1)
  $ 123,880     $ 360,123     $ 512,993     $ 1,700,011     $ 2,697,007  
Capital leases payments
    235       263                   498  
Operating leases payments
    5,203       7,916       6,963       178,948       199,030  
Interest payments
    96,948       167,303       159,918       1,530,517       1,954,686  
                                         
Total contractual obligations
  $ 226,266     $ 535,605     $ 679,874     $ 3,409,476     $ 4,851,221  
                                         
 
 
(1) Payments do not reflect the premiums of $3,768,000 that are being amortized as a reduction of interest expense.
 
At December 31, 2007, capital commitments of approximately $40.6 million relating to general capital improvements are expected to be paid in the next 12 months.
 
In addition, we have entered into employment agreements with certain executive officers, which provide for minimum annual base salaries, other fringe benefits, and non-compete clauses as determined by our Board of Directors. These agreements terminate on December 31, 2008, with automatic one-year renewals, unless terminated by either party upon six months’ notice, subject to severance provisions.
 
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
 
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company created the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“NDCP”), which allows designated employees the option to defer receipt of certain cash and restricted stock compensation and to index such amounts to selected investment funds. With certain exceptions, payments under NDCP will be upon a) a fixed date, as selected by the employee, b) termination of employment, or c) an unforeseeable emergency.
 
On January 2, 2008, the Company originated a $7.1 million mezzanine loan receivable, which is secured by one hotel, matures January 2011, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9%, with interest-only payments through maturity.
 
On January 4, 2008, the Company drew $10.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On January 11, 2008, the Company sold its JW Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana, for approximately $67.5 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss will be recognized on this sale. In connection with this sale, the buyer assumed approximately $43.5 million mortgage debt, due August 1, 2010. In addition, the Company wrote-off the related debt premium balance of approximately $2.1 million and unamortized loan costs of approximately $155,000.
 
On January 14, 2008, the Company drew $30.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On January 22, 2008, the Company formed a joint venture with Prudential Real Estate Investors (“PREI”) to invest in structured debt and equity hotel investments in the United States. The joint venture, which is expected to be funded over the next two years, will ultimately be capitalized with $300 million from investors in a fund managed by PREI and $100 million from the Company. The Company and PREI will contribute the capital required for each mezzanine investment on a 25%/75% basis, respectively. The Company will be entitled to annual management and sourcing fees, reimbursement of expenses, and a promoted yield equal to a current 1.3x the venture yield subject to maximum threshold limitations, but further enhanced by an additional promote based upon a total net return to PREI. PREI’s equity will be in a senior position on each investment. With limited exceptions, the joint venture will be the primary vehicle for the Company’s hotel lending efforts. The joint venture will have the right of first refusal on all mezzanine investment opportunities presented by the Company, provided the investment meets certain criteria. On February 6, 2008, PREI acquired a 75% interest in the Company’s $21.5 million mezzanine loan receivable, which the Company originated December 5, 2007, is secured by two hotels, and matures January 2018. Simultaneously, the Company and PREI capitalized the joint venture by contributing this $21.5 million mezzanine loan receivable to the joint venture.
 
On February 6, 2008, the Company drew $20.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On February 6, 2008, the Company acquired a $38.0 million mezzanine loan receivable for approximately $33.0 million, which is secured by one hotel, matures June 2017, at an interest rate of 9.66%, with interest-only payments through maturity.


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On February 19, 2008, the Company acquired a $21.0 million senior mezzanine loan, which is secured by a 29-hotel portfolio, through its joint venture with PREI for approximately $17.5 million at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.75%, with interest only payments through maturity. This loan has an initial term of three years from origination with two one-year extension options.
 
Item 7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
Our primary market risk exposure consists of changes in interest rates on borrowings under our debt instruments and notes receivable that bear interest at variable rates that fluctuate with market interest rates. The analysis below presents the sensitivity of the market value of our financial instruments to selected changes in market interest rates.
 
As of December 31, 2007, our $2.7 billion debt portfolio, which includes approximately $34.8 million of debt attributable to joint venture partners, consisted of approximately $2.2 billion, or 81%, of fixed-rate debt, with interest rates ranging from 5.42% to 7.24%, and approximately $510.3 million, or 19%, of variable-rate debt. As of December 31, 2006, our $1.1 billion debt portfolio consisted of approximately $854.2 million, or 78%, of fixed-rate debt, with interest rates ranging from 5.41% to 7.24%, and approximately $237.0 million, or 22%, of variable-rate debt. Our overall weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was 5.94% and 5.93%, respectively.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the impact to our results of operations of a one-point change in interest rate on the outstanding balance of variable-rate debt as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, would be approximately $5.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
 
Periodically, we purchase derivatives to increase stability related to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swaps and caps within our cash flow hedging strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount. Interest rate caps provide us with interest rate protection above the cap’s strike rate and result in us receiving interest payments when interest rates exceed the cap strike. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, we owned the following interest rate caps:
 
On October 28, 2005, we purchased a 7.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $45.0 million notional amount, which matured October 15, 2007, to limit our exposure to rising interest rates on $45.0 million of our variable-rate debt. We designated the $45.0 million cap as a cash flow hedge of our exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt. On February 9, 2006, we paid down the related hedged $45.0 million mortgage loan, due October 10, 2007, to $100 and discontinued hedge accounting related to this derivative.
 
On December 6, 2006, we purchased a 6.25% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $212.0 million notional amount, which matures December 11, 2009, to limit our exposure to rising interest rates on $212.0 million of our variable-rate debt. We designated the $212.0 million cap as a cash flow hedge of our exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt. On February 6, 2007, we paid down the related hedged $212.0 million mortgage loan, due December 11, 2009, by approximately $28.0 million and discontinued hedge accounting related to $28.0 million of this derivative.
 
On December 6, 2006, we purchased a 6.25% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $35.0 million notional amount, which matures December 11, 2009, to limit our exposure to rising interest rates on future variable-rate debt that we intend to draw over the next two years as capital expenditures are incurred. As this cap did not meet applicable hedge accounting criteria, it is not designated as a cash flow hedge.
 
On April 11, 2007, we purchased four 6.0% LIBOR interest rate caps with a total notional amount of approximately $555.1 million, which mature May 9, 2009, to limit our exposure to rising interest rates on $555.1 million of our variable-rate debt. On April 25, 2007, we paid down the related hedged $555.1 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million and terminated a corresponding amount of these caps. As the remaining $375.0 million of these derivatives did not meet applicable hedge accounting criteria, such derivatives are not designated as cash flow hedges.
 
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debt. We designated the $47.5 million cap as a cash flow hedge of our exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt.
 
As of December 31, 2007, our $94.2 million notes receivable portfolio consisted of approximately $57.9 million of outstanding variable-rate notes and approximately $36.5 million of outstanding fixed-rate notes. As of December 31, 2006, our $103.0 million notes receivable portfolio consisted of approximately $80.0 million of outstanding variable-rate notes and approximately $23.0 million of outstanding fixed-rate notes. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the impact to our results of operations of a one-point change in interest rate on the outstanding balance of variable-rate notes receivable as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, would be approximately $579,000 and $800,000, respectively.
 
The above amounts were determined based on the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our borrowing and lending portfolios, and assume no changes in our capital structure. As the information presented above includes only those exposures that exist as of December 31, 2007, it does not consider exposures or positions which could arise after that date. Hence, 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.
 
Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
The required financial statements are filed herein as listed in Item 15.
 
Item 9.   Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
None.
 
Item 9A.   Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007 based on the framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2007.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
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.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
 
We have audited Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.’s (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
In our opinion, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the COSO criteria.
 
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 2007 consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., and our report dated February 29, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
 
/s/  Ernst & Young LLP
 
Dallas, Texas
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Item 9B.   Other Information
 
None.
 
PART III
 
Item 10.   Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance
 
The required information is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement to be filed with respect to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2008.
 
Item 11.   Executive Compensation
 
The required information is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement to be filed with respect to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2008.
 
Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
The required information is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement to be filed with respect to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2008.
 
Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
The required information is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement to be filed with respect to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2008.
 
Item 14.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services
 
The required information is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement to be filed with respect to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2008.


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PART IV
 
Item 15.   Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits
 
(a) Financial Statements and Schedules
 
         
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    73  
Consolidated Financial Statements:
       
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006
    74  
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005
    75  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005
    76  
Consolidated Statement of Owners’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005
    77  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005
    80  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    81  
Schedule III — Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2007
    128  
Schedule IV — Mortgage Loans and Interest Earned on Real Estate as of December 31, 2007
    135  
 
All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because such schedules are not required under the related instructions, such schedules are not significant, or the required information has been disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.


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(b)   Exhibits
 
         
Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  3 .1   Articles of Amendment and Restatement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  3 .2.1   Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  3 .2.2   Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2.2 to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003)
  4 .1   Form of Certificate for Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Form S-11/A, filed on August 20, 2003)
  4 .1.1   Articles Supplementary for Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, dated September 15, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 21, 2004, for the event dated September 15, 2004)
  4 .1.2   Form of Certificate of Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 21, 2004, for the event dated September 15, 2004)
  4 .2   Articles Supplementary for Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, dated December 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated January 4, 2005, for the event dated December 28, 2004)
  4 .3   Articles Supplementary for Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, dated December 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated January 4, 2005, for the event dated December 28, 2004)
  4 .4   Articles Supplementary for Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  4 .5   Articles Supplementary for Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, dated July 17, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-A, filed July 17, 2007)
  4 .6   Form of Certificate of Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-A, filed July 17, 2007)
  10 .1.1   Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1.1 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .1.2   Amendment No. 1 to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.5 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated July 24, 2007, for the event dated July 18, 2007)
  *10 .1.3   Amendment No. 2 to Third Amended Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership.
  10 .2   Registration Rights Agreement among Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and the persons named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .3.1   Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Plan of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated May 9, 2005, for the event dated May 3, 2005)
  *10 .3.2   Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., dated January 1, 2008
  10 .4   Non-Compete Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Archie Bennett, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.1   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Montgomery J. Bennett (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.1.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Montgomery J. Bennett (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.11 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.2   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Douglas Kessler (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)


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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .5.2.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Douglas Kessler (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.7 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.3   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David A. Brooks (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.3.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David A. Brooks (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.9 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.4   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David Kimichik (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.4.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David Kimichik (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.8 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.5   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Mark Nunneley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.5.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Mark Nunneley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.10 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .6   Form of Management Agreement between Remington Lodging and Ashford TRS Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .6.1   Hotel Management Agreement between Remington Management, L.P. and Ashford TRS Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.1 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .7   Form of Lease Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and Ashford TRS Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .8.1   Assignment and Assumption of Contract and Contract Rights between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and Ashford Financial Corporation, dated October 7, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form 10-Q, filed on November 14, 2003)
  10 .8.2   Assignment and Assumption of Contract and Contract Rights between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and Ashford Financial Corporation, dated January 4, 2004 Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.2 to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003)
  10 .9   Guaranty by Ashford Financial Corporation in favor of Ashford Hospitality Trust Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .10   Mutual Exclusivity Agreement by and between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., Remington Hotel Corporation and Remington Lodging and Hospitality, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .11   Tax Indemnification Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and the persons named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .12   Secured Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, dated February 5, 2004, among the Registrant and Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, as Administrative Agent and Sole Lead Arranger and Book Manager, and Merrill Lynch Capital, a division of Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services, Inc., as Syndication Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004)
  10 .12.1   First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated August 17, 2004, among the Registrant, Calyon New York Branch, and Merrill Lynch Capital (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15.1 of the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004)
  10 .12.2   Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated August 24, 2005, among the Registrant, Calyon New York Branch, and Merrill Lynch Capital (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15.2 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated August 26, 2005, for the event dated August 24, 2005)
  10 .12.3   Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated September 8, 2006, among the Registrant, Calyon New York Branch, Merrill Lynch Capital, and Wachovia Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15.3 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 12, 2006, for the event dated September 8, 2006)

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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .13   Contribution and Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated December 27, 2004, between the Registrant and FGSB Master Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2004, for the event dated December 27, 2004)
  10 .14   Purchase Agreement, dated December 27, 2004, between the Registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2004, for the event dated December 27, 2004)
  10 .14.1   Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 27, 2004, between the Registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2004, for the event dated December 27, 2004)
  10 .14.2   Amendment #1 to Purchase Agreement, dated February 8, 2005, between the Registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated February 9, 2005, for the event dated February 8, 2005)
  10 .15   Loan Agreement, dated October 28, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 1, 2005, for the event dated October 28, 2005)
  10 .15.1   Amendment No. 2 to Loan Agreement, dated October 28, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.2.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated July 27, 2006, for the event dated July 26, 2006)
  10 .15.2   $45 Million Rate Protection Agreement, dated October 27, 2005, between the Registrant and SMBC Derivative Products Limited Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 1, 2005, for the event dated October 28, 2005)
  10 .16   Commitment Letter, dated October 5, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.8 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.1   Early Rate Lock Agreement, dated October 5, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.9 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.10 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2.2   Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.11 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2.2.1   Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.11.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.3   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.12 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.3.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.12.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.4   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.13 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)

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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .16.4.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.13.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.5   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.14 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 22, 2005, for the event dated December 20, 2005)
  10 .16.5.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated December 20, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.14.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 22, 2005, for the event dated December 20, 2005)
  10 .17   Mortgage Loan Agreement (Pool 1), dated November 14, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.1   Mortgage Loan Agreement (Pool 2), dated November 14, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.2   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 1 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.3   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 1 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.4   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 2 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.5   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 2 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.6   Interest Rate Lock Agreement (Pool 1), dated October 24, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.6 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.7   Interest Rate Lock Agreement (Pool 2), dated October 24, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.7 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .18   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated October 12, 2005, between the Registrant and Schuylkill, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 28, 2005, for the event dated November 18, 2005)
  10 .18.1   Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated November 11, 2005, between the Registrant and Schuylkill, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 28, 2005, for the event dated November 18, 2005)
  10 .18.2   Amendment No. 2 to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated November 18, 2005, between the Registrant and Schuylkill, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 28, 2005, for the event dated November 18, 2005)
  10 .19   Revolving Credit Loan And Security Agreement, dated December 23, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2005, for the event dated December 23, 2005)

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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .20   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated February 16, 2006, between the Registrant and W2001 Pac Realty, LLC. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated February 23, 2006, for the event dated February 16, 2006)
  10 .21   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 18, 2006, between the Registrant and EADS Associates Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated May 23, 2006, for the event dated May 18, 2006)
  10 .22   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 6, 2006, between the Registrant and JER O’Hare Hotel, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 8, 2006, for the event dated September 6, 2006)
  10 .23   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 15, 2006, between the Registrant and a partnership between Oak Hill Capital Partners, The Blackstone Group, and Interstate Hotels and Resorts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 19, 2006, for the event dated September 15, 2006)
  10 .23.1   Loan Agreement, dated December 7, 2006, between the Registrant and Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006, for the event dated December 7, 2006)
  10 .23.2   $212 Million Rate Protection Agreement, dated December 6, 2006, between the Registrant and SMBC Derivative Products Limited Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006, for the event dated December 7, 2006)
  10 .23.3   $35 Million Rate Protection Agreement, dated December 6, 2006, between the Registrant and SMBC Derivative Products Limited Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006, for the event dated December 7, 2006)
  10 .24   Loan Agreement, dated November 16, 2006, between the Registrant and Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 20, 2006, for the event dated November 16, 2006)
  10 .25   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant and CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant, MS Resort Holdings LLC, MS Resort Acquisition LLC, MS Resort Purchase LLC, and CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.1.1   Amendment #1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 21, 2007, between the Registrant, MS Resort Holdings LLC, MS Resort Acquisition LLC, MS Resort Purchase LLC, and CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1.1 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.1.2   Amendment #2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 4, 2007, between the Registrant, MS Resort Holdings LLC, MS Resort Acquisition LLC, MS Resort Purchase LLC, and CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1.2 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.2   Guaranty Agreement, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund V U.S., L.P. in favor of CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.3 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.3   Contribution and Rights Agreement, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund V U.S., L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.3 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2007, between Ashford Sapphire Junior Holder I LLC, Ashford Sapphire Junior Holder II LLC, and Wachovia Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.1   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2007, between Ashford Sapphire Junior Mezz I LLC, Ashford Sapphire Junior Mezz II LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)

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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .25.4.2   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2007, between Ashford Sapphire Senior Mezz I LLC, Ashford Senior Mezz II LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.3   Form of Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing (Floating Rate Pool) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.4   Form of Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing (Fixed Rate Pool) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.5   Credit Agreement, dated as of April 10, 2007, by and among Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, as Borrower, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., as Parent, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, as Arranger, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and Merrill Lynch Bank USA, as Co-Syndication Agents, each of Bank America, N.A. and Caylon New York Branch, as Co-Documentation Agents and the financial institutions initially signatory thereto and their assignees, as Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 10, 2007)
  10 .25.4.5.1   First Amendment to Credit Agreement between the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5.1 of Form 8-K, dated May 24, 2007, for the event dated May 22, 2007)
  10 .25.4.5.2   Guarantor Acknowledgement of the Registrant in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5.2 of Form 8-K, dated May 24, 2007, for the event dated May 22, 2007)
  10 .25.4.5.3   Revolving Note Agreements between the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5.3 of Form 8-K, dated May 24, 2007, for the event dated May 22, 2007)
  10 .25.4.6   Form of Guaranty for Fixed-Rate Pool between the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.6 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.7   Guaranty Agreement for Floating-Rate Pool between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.7 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.8   Guaranty Agreement for Junior Mezzanine Loan between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.8 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.9   Guaranty Agreement for Intermediate Mezzanine Loan between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.9 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.10   Guaranty Agreement for Senior Mezzanine Loan between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.10 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.5   Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 11, 2007, between the registrant and Wachovia Investment Holdings, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.5.1   Investor Rights Agreement, dated April 11, 2007, between the registrant and Wachovia Investment Holdings, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.5.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.5.2   Letter Agreement, dated April 10, 2007, between the registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.5.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)

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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  *10 .26   Investor Program Agreement, dated January 22, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *10 .26.1   Form of Joint Venture Agreement to the Investor Program Agreement, dated January 22, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *10 .26.2   Form of Loan Servicing Agreement to the Investor Program Agreement, dated January 22, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *10 .26.3   Limited Liability Company Agreement of PIM Ashford Venture I, LLC, dated February 6, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *21 .1   Registrant’s Subsidiaries Listing as of December 31, 2007
  *23 .1   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
  *31 .1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  *31 .2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  *31 .3   Certification of the Chief Accounting Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  *32 .1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (In accordance with Sec Release 33-8212, this exhibit is being furnished, and is not being filed as part of this report or as a separate disclosure document, and is not being incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 registration statement.)
  *32 .2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (In accordance with Sec Release 33-8212, this exhibit is being furnished, and is not being filed as part of this report or as a separate disclosure document, and is not being incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 registration statement.)
  *32 .3   Certification of the Chief Accounting Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (In accordance with Sec Release 33-8212, this exhibit is being furnished, and is not being filed as part of this report or as a separate disclosure document, and is not being incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 registration statement.)
 
 
Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on March 9, 2007.
 
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
  By: 
/s/  MONTGOMERY J. BENNETT
Montgomery J. Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
             
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
         
/s/  ARCHIE BENNETT, JR.

Archie Bennett, Jr.
  Chairman of the Board of Directors   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  MONTGOMERY J. BENNETT

Montgomery J. Bennett
  President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director (Principal Executive Officer)   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  DAVID J. KIMICHIK

David J. Kimichik
  Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  MARK L. NUNNELEY

Mark L. Nunneley
  Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  MARTIN L. EDELMAN

Martin L. Edelman
  Director   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  W. D. MINAMI

W. D. Minami
  Director   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  W. MICHAEL MURPHY

W. Michael Murphy
  Director   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  PHILIP S. PAYNE

Philip S. Payne
  Director   February 28, 2008
         
/s/  CHARLES P. TOPPINO

Charles P. Toppino
  Director   February 28, 2008


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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
         
    73  
Consolidated Financial Statements:
       
    74  
    75  
    76  
    77  
    80  
    81  
    128  
    135  
 
All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because such schedules are not required under the related instructions, such schedules are not significant, or the required information has been disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, owners’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedules are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company at December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
 
As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2007 the Company changed its method of accounting for income taxes.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the Standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 29, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
 
/s/  Ernst & Young LLP
 
Dallas, Texas
February 29, 2008


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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
                 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands, except share
 
    and per share amounts)  
 
ASSETS
Investment in hotel properties, net
  $ 3,885,737     $ 1,632,946  
Cash and cash equivalents
    92,271       73,343  
Restricted cash
    52,872       9,413  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,458 and $384, respectively
    51,314       22,081  
Inventories
    4,100       2,110  
Assets held for sale
    75,739       119,342  
Notes receivable
    94,225       102,833  
Deferred costs, net
    25,714       14,143  
Prepaid expenses
    20,223       11,154  
Other assets
    6,027       7,826  
Intangible assets, net
    13,889        
Due from third-party hotel managers
    58,300       15,964  
Due from related parties
    880       757  
                 
Total assets
  $ 4,381,291     $ 2,011,912  
                 
 
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY
Indebtedness — continuing operations
  $ 2,639,546     $ 1,015,555  
Indebtedness — discontinued operations
    61,229       75,595  
Capital leases payable
    498       177  
Accounts payable
    55,177       16,371  
Accrued expenses
    69,519       32,591  
Dividends payable
    35,031       19,975  
Deferred income
    254       294  
Deferred incentive management fees
    3,557       3,744  
Unfavorable management contract liabilities
    23,396       15,281  
Other liabilities
    4,703        
Due to third-party hotel managers
    4,699       1,604  
Due to related parties
    3,612       4,152  
                 
Total liabilities
    2,901,221       1,185,339  
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 17)
               
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures (see Note 14)
    19,036        
Minority interest related to limited partnership interests (see Note 14)
    101,031       109,864  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:
               
Series B Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, 7,447,865 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively
    75,000       75,000  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized:
               
Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, 2,300,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively
    23       23  
Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, 8,000,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007
    80        
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 122,765,691 shares issued and 120,376,055 shares outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 72,942,841 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006
    1,228       729  
Additional paid-in capital
    1,455,917       708,420  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (115 )     111  
Accumulated deficit
    (153,664 )     (67,574 )
Treasury stock, at cost (2,389,636 shares)
    (18,466 )      
                 
Total owners’ equity
    1,285,003       641,709  
                 
Total liabilities and owners’ equity
  $ 4,381,291     $ 2,011,912  
                 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                         
    Year
    Year
    Year
 
    Ended
    Ended
    Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006     2005  
    (In thousands, except share
 
    and per share amounts)  
 
REVENUE
                       
Rooms
  $ 817,735     $ 358,420     $ 229,850  
Food and beverage
    245,213       79,494       47,496  
Rental income from operating leases
    4,548              
Other
    48,932       17,090       11,890  
                         
Total hotel revenue
    1,116,428       455,004       289,236  
Interest income from notes receivable
    11,005       14,858       13,323  
Asset management fees from affiliates
    1,334       1,266       1,258  
                         
Total Revenue
    1,128,767       471,128       303,817  
EXPENSES
                       
Hotel operating expenses
                       
Rooms
    187,225       80,273       51,473  
Food and beverage
    176,052       59,099       35,943  
Other direct
    25,854       7,971       5,020  
Indirect
    307,231       134,459       89,113  
Management fees — third-party hotel managers
    32,602       10,944       5,651  
Management fees — related parties (see Note 16)
    10,173       6,627       5,012  
                         
Total hotel expenses
    739,137       299,373       192,212  
Property taxes, insurance, and other
    58,285       25,825       15,777  
Depreciation and amortization
    153,285       48,460       27,218  
Corporate general and administrative
    26,953       20,359       14,523  
                         
Total Operating Expenses
    977,660       394,017       249,730  
                         
OPERATING INCOME
    151,107       77,111       54,087  
Interest income
    3,178       2,917       1,027  
Interest expense
    (133,275 )     (43,201 )     (30,772 )
Amortization of loan costs
    (5,838 )     (1,984 )     (3,900 )
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
    (4,216 )     (101 )     (5,803 )
Loss on debt extinguishment
                (10,000 )
                         
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST
    10,956       34,742       4,639  
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
    (4,981 )     2,945       2,571  
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures benefit (see Note 14)
    (323 )            
Minority interest related to limited partners benefit (see Note 14)
    (1,684 )     (4,540 )     (1,482 )
                         
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    3,968       33,147       5,728  
Income from discontinued operations, net (see Note 6)
    26,192       4,649       3,709  
                         
NET INCOME
    30,160       37,796       9,437  
Preferred dividends
    23,990       10,875       9,303  
                         
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ 6,170     $ 26,921     $ 134  
                         
(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations Per Share Available To Common Shareholders:
                       
Basic
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.36     $ (0.09 )
                         
Diluted
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.36     $ (0.09 )
                         
Income From Discontinued Operations Per Share:
                       
Basic
  $ 0.25     $ 0.08     $ 0.09  
                         
Diluted
  $ 0.25     $ 0.07     $ 0.09  
                         
Net Income Per Share Available To Common Shareholders:
                       
Basic
  $ 0.06     $ 0.44     $ 0.00  
                         
Diluted
  $ 0.06     $ 0.43     $ 0.00  
                         
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
                       
Basic
    105,786,502       61,713,178       40,194,132  
                         
Diluted
    105,786,502       62,127,948       40,194,132  
                         
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
                         
    Year
    Year
    Year
 
    Ended
    Ended
    Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006     2005  
    (In thousands)  
 
NET INCOME
  $ 30,160     $ 37,796     $ 9,437  
Reclassification to Increase (Decrease) Interest Expense
    (144 )     (1,228 )     (188 )
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
    (151 )     (33 )     1,006  
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
    69              
                         
Comprehensive Income
  $ 29,934     $ 36,535     $ 10,255  
                         
 
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Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statement of Owners’ Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005
 
                                                                                                                         
    Preferred Stock —
    Preferred Stock —
    Preferred Stock —
                            Accumulated
                         
    Series A     Series C     Series D     Common Stock     Additional
          Other
                         
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Paid-In
    Unearned
    Comprehensive
    Accumulated
    Treasury Stock        
    Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Capital     Compensation     Income (Loss)     Deficit     Shares     Cost     Total  
    (In thousands, except per share amounts)  
 
Balance at January 1, 2005
    2,300     $ 23           $           $       25,810     $ 258     $ 234,973     $ (3,959 )   $ 554     $ (13,177 )         $     $ 218,672  
Amortization of Unearned Compensation
                                                          3,315                               3,315  
Issuance of Common Shares in Follow-On Public Offering on January 20, 2005
                                        10,350       104       94,272                                     94,376  
Issuance of Common Shares in Follow-On Public Offering on April 5, 2005
                                        5,000       50       49,292                                     49,342  
Issuance of Common Shares Related to Underwriters’ Over-allotment Option on May 4, 2005
                                        182       2       1,804                                     1,806  
Offering Costs Related to Series B Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock Issuances
                                                    (582 )                                   (582 )
Issuance of Common Shares to Financial Institution on July 1, 2005
                                        2,070       20       18,882                                     18,902  
Issuance of Restricted Common Shares to Employees
                                        412       4       4,163       (4,167 )                              
Forfeitures of Restricted Common Shares
                                        (3 )           (19 )     19                                
Issuance of Common Shares to Directors
                                        10             101                                     101  
Dividends Declared — Common Shares
                                                                      (29,595 )                 (29,595 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series A
                                                                      (4,916 )                 (4,916 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series B
                                                    1,033                   (4,386 )                 (3,353 )
Net Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments
                                                                818                         818  
Net Income
                                                                      9,437                   9,437  
                                                                                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2005
    2,300     $ 23           $           $       43,831     $ 438     $ 403,919     $ (4,792 )   $ 1,372     $ (42,637 )         $       358,323  
Reclassification of Unearned Compensation
                                                    (4,792 )     4,792                                
Amortization of Unearned Compensation
                                                    5,018                                     5,018  
Forfeitures of Restricted Common Shares
                                        (2 )                                                
Issuance of Common Shares in Follow-On Public Offering on January 25, 2006
                                        12,108       121       128,014                                     128,135  
Issuance of Common Shares in Follow-On Public Offering on July 25, 2006
                                        14,950       150       161,808                                     161,958  
Issuance of Restricted Common Shares to Employees
                                        646       6       (6 )                                    


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Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statement of Owners’ Equity — (Continued)
 
                                                                                                                         
    Preferred Stock —
    Preferred Stock —
    Preferred Stock —
                            Accumulated
                         
    Series A     Series C     Series D     Common Stock     Additional
          Other
                         
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Paid-In
    Unearned
    Comprehensive
    Accumulated
    Treasury Stock        
    Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Capital     Compensation     Income (Loss)     Deficit     Shares     Cost     Total  
    (In thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)  
 
Issuance of Common Shares to Directors
                                        16             186                                     186  
Issuance of Common Shares in Exchange for Units
                                        1,394       14       14,273                                     14,287  
Dividends Declared — Common Shares
                                                                      (51,859 )                 (51,859 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series A
                                                                      (4,916 )                 (4,916 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series B
                                                                      (5,958 )                 (5,958 )
Net Unrealized Loss on Derivative Instruments
                                                                (33 )                       (33 )
Reclassification to Reduce Interest Expense
                                                                (1,228 )                       (1,228 )
Net Income
                                                                      37,796                   37,796  
                                                                                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2006
    2,300     $ 23           $           $       72,943     $ 729     $ 708,420     $     $ 111     $ (67,574 )         $     $ 641,709  
Stock-based Compensation
                                                    6,032                                     6,032  
Issuance of Common Shares in Follow-On Public Offering on April 24, 2007
                                        48,875       489       547,760                                     548,249  
Issuance of Preferred Shares — Series C
                8,000       80                               193,239                                     193,319  
Issuance of Preferred Shares — Series D
                            8,000       80                   193,759                                     193,839  
Redemption of Preferred Shares — Series C
                (8,000 )     (80 )                             (195,620 )                                   (195,700 )
Forfeitures of Restricted Common Shares
                                        (35 )                                                
Issuance of Restricted Common Shares to Employees
                                        817       8       (268 )                                   (260 )
Issuance of Common Shares in Exchange for Units
                                        166       2       1,750                                     1,752  
Purchases of Treasury Shares
                                                                            (2,426 )     (18,919 )     (18,919 )
Reissuances of Treasury Shares
                                                                            37       453       453  
Dividends Declared — Common Shares
                                                                      (92,260 )                 (92,260 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series A
                                                                      (4,916 )                 (4,916 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series B
                                                                      (6,256 )                 (6,256 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series C
                                                    845                   (5,166 )                 (4,321 )
Dividends Declared — Preferred Shares — Series D
                                                                      (7,652 )                 (7,652 )


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Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statement of Owners’ Equity — (Continued)
 
                                                                                                                         
    Preferred Stock —
    Preferred Stock —
    Preferred Stock —
                            Accumulated
                         
    Series A     Series C     Series D     Common Stock     Additional
          Other
                         
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Number of
    $0.01
    Paid-In
    Unearned
    Comprehensive
    Accumulated
    Treasury Stock        
    Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Shares     Par Value     Capital     Compensation     Income (Loss)     Deficit     Shares     Cost     Total  
    (In thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)  
 
Net Unrealized Loss on Derivative Instruments
                                                                (151 )                       (151 )
Reclassification to Reduce Interest Expense
                                                                (144 )                       (144 )
Foreign Operations Translation Adjustments
                                                                69                         69  
Net Income
                                                                      30,160                   30,160  
                                                                                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2007
    2,300     $ 23           $       8,000     $ 80       122,766     $ 1,228     $ 1,455,917     $     $ (115 )   $ (153,664 )     (2,389 )   $ (18,466 )   $ 1,285,003  
                                                                                                                         
 
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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                         
    Year
    Year
    Year
 
    Ended
    Ended
    Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2007     2006     2005  
    (In thousands)  
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net income
  $ 30,160     $ 37,796     $ 9,437  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operations:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    168,586       52,863       30,291  
Gains on sales of properties
    (35,071 )            
Loss on reclassification from discontinued to continuing
          863        
Amortization of loan costs
    7,781       2,038       3,956  
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
    8,104       788       5,803  
Loss on debt extinguishment
                10,000  
Amortization to reduce interest expense from comprehensive income
    (144 )     (1,228 )     (188 )
Stock-based compensation
    6,225       5,204       3,446  
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures
    2,321              
Minority interest related to limited partnership interests
    3,957       5,277       2,425  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                       
Accounts receivable and inventories
    9,950       5,650       (7,687 )
Other miscellaneous assets
    (37,162 )     (3,245 )     2,085  
Restricted cash
    (29,773 )     22,555       (625 )
Other miscellaneous liabilities
    20,803       11,130       (2,415 )
                         
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
    155,737       139,691       56,528  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Acquisitions or originations of notes receivable
    (21,500 )     (37,308 )     (55,494 )
Proceeds from payments of notes receivable
    30,083       42,777       26,850  
Acquisitions of hotel properties
    (2,059,155 )     (540,638 )     (613,534 )
Net proceeds from sales of discontinued operations
    304,943       17,445       28,212  
Improvements and additions to hotel properties
    (127,271 )     (47,749 )     (38,301 )
                         
Net cash flow used in investing activities
    (1,872,900 )     (565,473 )     (652,267 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Payments of dividends
    (111,375 )     (66,093 )     (38,178 )
Distributions to joint venture partners
    (13,153 )           0  
Borrowings on indebtedness and capital leases
    1,986,037       491,958       962,275  
Payments on indebtedness and capital leases
    (832,090 )     (271,444 )     (524,588 )
Payments of deferred financing costs
    (11,785 )     (3,330 )     (10,807 )
Proceeds received from sale of derivatives
                1,635  
Payments related to indebtedness early exit fees
    (2,390 )           (2,556 )
Payments to extinguish indebtedness
                (10,000 )
Proceeds received from follow-on public offerings
    548,249       290,092       145,524  
Proceeds received from common stock sale to financial institution
                18,902  
Proceeds received from Series B preferred stock sale
                65,000  
Proceeds received from Series C preferred stock sale
    193,319              
Proceeds received from Series D preferred stock sale
    193,839              
Payments related to Series B preferred stock sale
                (582 )
Payments for redemption of Series C preferred stock
    (195,700 )            
Payments for purchases of treasury stock
    (18,919 )            
Payments to convert partnership units into common stock
    (10 )     (53 )      
                         
Net cash flow provided by financing activities
    1,736,022       441,130       606,625  
                         
Effect of exchange rate on cash
    69              
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    18,859       15,348       10,886  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance
    73,343       57,995       47,109  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance
  $ 92,271     $ 73,343     $ 57,995  
                         
 
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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005
 
1.   Organization and Description of Business
 
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) is a self-advised real estate investment trust (“REIT”), which commenced operations on August 29, 2003 when it completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) and concurrently consummated certain other formation transactions, including the acquisition of six hotels (“initial properties”). The Company owns its lodging investments and conducts its business through Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, its operating partnership. Ashford OP General Partner LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, serves as the sole general partner of the Company’s operating partnership.
 
As of December 31, 2007, the Company owned interest in 112 hotel properties, which includes direct ownership in 106 hotel properties and between 75-89% interest in six hotel properties through equity investments with joint venture partners. These hotel properties represent 26,553 total rooms or 26,211 net rooms excluding those attributable to joint venture partners. Of the total 112 hotel properties, 111 are located in the United States and one is located in Canada. As of December 31, 2007, the Company also owned approximately $94.2 million of mezzanine or first-mortgage loans receivable.
 
For federal income tax purposes, the Company elected to be treated as a REIT, which imposes limitations related to operating hotels. As of December 31, 2007, 111 of the Company’s hotel properties were leased or owned by wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company that are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes (collectively, such subsidiaries are referred to as “Ashford TRS”). Ashford TRS then engages third-party or affiliated hotel management companies to operate the hotels under management contracts. Hotel operating results related to these properties are included in the consolidated results of operations. As of December 31, 2007, the remaining hotel property was leased on a triple-net lease basis to a third-party tenant who operates the hotel. Rental income from this operating lease is included in the consolidated results of operations.
 
Remington Lodging & Hospitality, L.P. and Remington Management, L.P. (collectively, “Remington Lodging”), both primary property managers for the Company, are beneficially wholly owned by Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., the Company’s Chairman, and Mr. Montgomery J. Bennett, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. As of December 31, 2007, Remington Lodging managed 43 of the Company’s 112 hotel properties while third-party management companies managed the remaining 69 hotel properties.
 
As of December 31, 2007, 120,376,055 shares of common stock, 2,300,000 shares of Series A preferred stock, 7,447,865 shares of Series B preferred stock, 8,000,000 shares of Series D preferred stock, and 13,346,843 units of limited partnership interest held by entities other than the Company were outstanding and 2,389,636 shares of common stock were held as treasury stock. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company completed the following transactions:
 
  •  On March 27, 2007, the Company issued 838,500 shares of restricted common stock to its executive officers and certain employees.
 
  •  On April 11, 2007, the Company issued 8,000,000 shares of Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock to a financial institution.
 
  •  On April 24, 2007, the Company issued 48,875,000 shares of common stock in a follow-on public offering.
 
  •  On May 15, 2007, the Company issued 16,000 shares of common stock to its directors as compensation for serving on the Board of Directors through May 2008.
 
  •  On July 18, 2007, the Company publicly issued 8,000,000 shares of Series D cumulative preferred stock.
 
  •  On July 18, 2007, the Company redeemed 8,000,000 shares of Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock.


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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
 
  •  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 60,177 shares of treasury stock in connection with the Company’s incentive stock plan, which allows employees to tender vested shares of restricted common stock to the Company at current market prices to cover individual federal income taxes withheld on such shares as such shares vest, of which 36,841 shares were reissued in connection with the aforementioned common stock grants.
 
  •  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 2,366,300 shares of treasury stock in connection with its stock repurchase program.
 
  •  During the year ended December 31, 2007, 35,391 unvested shares of restricted common stock were forfeited.
 
  •  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 165,582 shares of common stock in exchange for 165,582 units of limited partnership interest.
 
2.   Basis of Presentation
 
The following items affect the Company’s reporting comparability related to its consolidated financial statements:
 
  •  As of December 31, 2007, Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) manages 42 of the Company’s properties. For these 42 Marriott-managed hotels, the fiscal year reflects twelve weeks of operations for each of the first three quarters of the year and sixteen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. For Marriott-managed hotels, the fourth quarters of 2007, 2006, and 2005 ended December 28th, December 29th, and December 30th, respectively.
 
  •  As a result of reclassification of certain hotels from continuing operations to discontinued operations, certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
 
During the 4th quarter of 2007, the Company allocated interest and related debt expense totaling $21.2 million to the discontinued operations in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) abstract No. 87-24, “Allocation of Interest to Discontinued Operations.” See Note 6. Additionally, the Company revised its discontinued operations previously reported to reflect reclassifications of $4.0 million for 2006 and $3.7 million for 2005 related to the same EITF.
 
3.   Significant Accounting Policies Summary
 
Principles of Consolidation — The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries and its majority-owned joint ventures in which it has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements.
 
Revenue Recognition — Hotel revenues include room, food, beverage, and ancillary revenues such as long-distance telephone service, laundry, and space rentals. Rental income from operating leases represents rental income recognized on a straight-line basis associated with the hotel property leased to a third-party tenant on a triple-net lease basis. Interest income from notes receivable represents interest earned on the Company’s mezzanine and first-mortgage loans receivable portfolio. Asset management fees relate to asset management services performed on behalf of a related party, including risk management and insurance procurement, assistance with taxes, negotiating franchise agreements and equipment leases, monitoring compliance with loan covenants, preparation of capital and operating budgets, and property litigation management. Hotel revenues and asset management fees are recognized as the related services are delivered.


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Foreign Currency Translations — Financial information related to the Company’s hotel property located in Montreal, Canada, is maintained in the local currency. Results of operations are translated to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rates during the period while assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Translation adjustments are reflected in the consolidated statements of owners’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses from foreign currency transactions, however, are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Use of Estimates — The preparation of these 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
 
Management Agreements — In connection with the Company’s acquisitions of Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel in Arlington, Virginia, on July 13, 2006 and the 51-hotel CNL portfolio on April 11, 2007, the Company assumed certain existing management agreements. Based on the Company’s review of these management agreements, the Company concluded that the terms of certain management agreements are more favorable to the respective managers than typical current market management agreements. As a result, the Company recorded unfavorable contract liabilities related to these management agreements of $23.4 million as of the respective acquisition dates based on the present value of expected cash outflows over the initial terms of the related agreements. Such unfavorable contract liabilities are amortized as reductions to incentive management fees on a straight-line basis over the initial terms of the related agreements. In evaluating unfavorable contract liabilities, the Company’s analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
 
Investment in Hotel Properties — Hotel properties are generally stated at cost. However, the initial properties contributed upon the Company’s formation are stated at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of any impairment charges, plus a minority interest partial step-up related to the acquisition of minority interest from third parties associated with four of the initial properties In addition, in connection with the 51-hotel CNL portfolio acquired on April 11, 2007 and subsequent asset swap completed on December 15, 2007, the Company owns between 75%-89% ownership interest in certain hotel properties owned by joint ventures. For these hotel properties, the carrying basis attributable to the joint venture partners’ minority ownership is recorded at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of any impairment charges, while the carrying basis attributable to the Company’s majority ownership is recorded based on the allocated purchase price of the Company’s ownership interest in the joint ventures. All improvements and additions which extend the useful life of the hotel properties are capitalized.
 
Intangible Assets — Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed annually for impairment.
 
Impairment of Investment in Hotel Properties and Hotel Related Intangibles — Hotel properties and hotel related intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values of such hotel properties or intangibles may not be recoverable. The Company tests for impairment in several situations, including when current or projected cash flows are less than historical cash flows, when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel property will be sold before its previously estimated useful life expires, and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that a hotel property’s net book value or the carrying value of the related intangibles may not be recoverable. In evaluating the impairment of hotel properties and hotel related intangibles, the Company makes many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, holding period, expected useful life, future capital expenditures, and fair values, which considers capitalization rates, discount rates, and comparable selling prices. If an asset was deemed to be impaired, the Company would record an impairment charge for the amount that the property’s net book value exceeds its fair value. To date, no such impairment charges have been recognized.


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Depreciation and Amortization Expense — Depreciation expense is based on the estimated useful life of the Company’s assets, while amortization expense for leasehold improvements is based on the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the related assets. Presently, hotel properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over lives which range from 15 to 39 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 5 years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. While the Company believes its estimates are reasonable, a change in estimated lives could affect depreciation expense and net income (loss) as well as resulting gains or losses on potential hotel sales.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand or held in banks plus short-term investments with an initial maturity of three months or less when purchased.
 
Restricted Cash — Restricted cash includes reserves for debt service, real estate taxes, and insurance, as well as excess cash flow deposits and reserves for furniture, fixtures, and equipment replacements of approximately 4% to 6% of property revenue for certain hotels, as required by certain management or mortgage debt agreement restrictions and provisions. Restricted cash also includes cash collateral deposited with the Company related to one mezzanine loan that may be used by the Company toward the payments of principal and interest of the loan and any other amounts due under the loan in the event of default.
 
Accounts Receivable — Accounts receivable consists primarily of meeting and banquet room rental and hotel guest receivables. The Company generally does not require collateral. Ongoing credit evaluations are performed and an allowance for potential credit losses is provided against the portion of accounts receivable that is estimated to be uncollectible.
 
Inventories — Inventories, which primarily consist of food, beverages, and gift store merchandise, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
 
Assets Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations — The Company records assets as held for sale when management has committed to a plan to sell the assets, actively seeks a buyer for the assets, and the consummation of the sale is considered probable and expected within one year. The related operations of assets held for sale are reported as discontinued if a) such operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, both operationally and financially, from the ongoing operations of the Company, b) such operations and cash flows will be eliminated from ongoing operations once the disposal occurs, and c) the Company will not have any significant continuing involvement subsequent to the disposal.
 
Notes Receivable — The Company provides mezzanine and first-mortgage financing in the form of loans receivable, which are recorded at cost, adjusted for net origination fees and costs. Premiums, discounts, and net origination fees are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to interest income using the effective interest method. Loans receivable are reviewed for potential impairment at each balance sheet date. A loan receivable is considered impaired when it becomes probable, based on current information, that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the loan’s contractual terms. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured by comparing the recorded amount of the loan to the present value of the expected future cash flows or the fair value of the collateral. If a loan was deemed to be impaired, the Company would record a reserve for loan losses through a charge to income for any shortfall. To date, no such impairment charges have been recognized.
 
In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” as revised (“FIN No. 46”), variable interest entities, as defined, must be consolidated by their primary beneficiaries if the variable interest entities do not effectively disperse risks among parties involved. The Company’s mezzanine and first-mortgage loans receivable are each secured by various hotel properties or partnership interests in hotel properties and are subordinate to primary loans related to the secured hotels. All such loans receivable are considered to be variable interests in the entities that own the related hotels, which are variable interest entities. However, the Company is not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these hotel properties as a result of holding these loans. Therefore, the Company does not consolidate such hotels for which it has provided financing. Interests in entities acquired or created in the future will be evaluated based on FIN No. 46


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criteria, and such entities will be consolidated, if required. In evaluating FIN No. 46 criteria, the Company’s analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
 
Deferred Costs, Net — Deferred loan costs are recorded at cost and amortized over the terms of the related indebtedness using the effective interest method. Deferred franchise fees are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related franchise agreements.
 
Guarantees — Upon acquisition of the 51-hotel CNL portfolio on April 11, 2007, the Company assumed certain guarantees, which represent funds provided by third-party hotel managers to guarantee minimum returns for certain hotel properties. As the Company is obligated to repay such amounts through increased incentive management fees over the remaining terms of the related management agreements or through cash reimbursements, such guarantees are recorded as other liabilities. As of December 31, 2007, these liabilities totaled approximately $568,000.
 
Due from Third-Party Hotel Managers — Due from third-party hotel managers primarily consists of amounts due from Marriott related to cash reserves held at the Marriott corporate level related to capital, insurance, real estate taxes, and other items.
 
Due to/from Affiliates - Due to/from affiliates represents current receivables and payables resulting from transactions related to hotel management and project management with affiliated entities. Due from affiliates results primarily from advances of shared costs incurred. Due to affiliates results primarily from hotel management and project management fees incurred. Both due to and due from affiliates are generally settled within a period not to exceed one year.
 
Advertising Costs — Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company incurred advertising costs of approximately $3.6 million, $2.1 million, and $1.2 million, respectively. Advertising costs related to continuing operations are included in indirect expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
Indirect Expenses — Indirect expenses primarily include hotel-level general and administrative fees, sales and marketing expenses, repairs and maintenance expenses, franchise fees, and utility costs.
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended and interpreted (“SFAS No. 133”), establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. As required by SFAS No. 133, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.
 
For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, while the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. The Company assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in the fair value are recognized in earnings.
 
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cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges provide the Company with interest rate protection above the strike rate on the cap and result in the Company receiving interest payments when actual rates exceed the cap strike.
 
Income Taxes — As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of its net income (loss) that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, Ashford TRS is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” the Company accounts for income taxes related to Ashford TRS using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. In addition, the analysis utilized by the Company in determining its deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
 
Segments — The Company presently operates in two business segments within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments and hotel financing. Direct hotel investments refers to owning hotels through either acquisition or new development. Hotel financing refers to owning subordinate hotel-related mortgage receivables through acquisition or origination.
 
Stock-based Compensation — The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the fair-value method. In connection with the Company’s formation, the Company established an employee Incentive Stock Plan (the “Stock Plan”). Under the Stock Plan, the Company periodically issues shares of restricted and non-restricted common stock. All such shares are charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period based on the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance. Under the Stock Plan, the Company may issue a variety of additional performance-based stock awards, including nonqualified stock options. As of December 31, 2007, no performance-based stock awards aside from the aforementioned stock grants have been issued.
 
Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Basic earnings (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares, whereby such exercise or conversion would result in lower earnings per share. The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
 
                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
 
(Loss) income from continuing operations less preferred dividends — basic
  $ (20,022 )   $ 22,272     $ (3,575 )
                         
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
    105,786,502       61,713,178       40,194,132  
Incremental diluted shares related to unvested restricted shares
          414,770        
                         
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted
    105,786,502       62,127,948       40,194,132  
                         
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations — basic Income
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.36     $ (0.09 )
                         
(loss) per share from continuing operations — diluted
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.36     $ (0.09 )
                         
 
For the year ended December 31, 2007, dividends related to convertible preferred shares of approximately $6.3 million and minority interest (income) expense related to limited partners of approximately $3.4 million as well as weighted average convertible preferred shares outstanding of approximately 7.4 million, weighted average


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units of limited partnership interest of approximately 13.5 million, and incremental diluted shares related to unvested restricted stock of approximately 476,000 are excluded from diluted earnings per share as such shares and units are anti-dilutive.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2006, dividends related to convertible preferred shares of approximately $6.0 million and minority interest (income) expense related to limited partners of approximately $4.5 million as well as weighted average convertible preferred shares outstanding of approximately 7.4 million and weighted average units of limited partnership interest of approximately 12.3 million are excluded from diluted earnings per share as such shares and units are anti-dilutive.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2005, dividends related to convertible preferred shares of approximately $4.4 million and minority interest (income) expense related to limited partners of approximately $1.5 million as well as weighted average convertible preferred shares outstanding of approximately 4.5 million, weighted average units of limited partnership interest of approximately 10.1 million, incremental diluted shares related to unvested restricted stock of approximately 270,000, and weighted average incremental diluted shares relating to an option to purchase common stock of approximately 94,000 are excluded from diluted earnings per share as such shares and units are anti-dilutive.
 
Reclassifications — Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for 2006 and 2005 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted in 2007. These classifications have no effect on net income previously reported.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements — In June 2006, EITF ratified EITF No. 06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Government Authorities Should be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation).” EITF No. 06-3 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2006, with earlier application permitted. EITF No. 06-3 relates to taxes assessed by a governmental authority imposed on revenue-producing transactions, such as sales taxes. EITF No. 06-3 states that gross versus net income statement presentation of such taxes is an accounting policy decision requiring disclosure. EITF No. 06-3 further requires disclosure of the amount of such taxes reflected at gross, if any. The Company records all sales net of such taxes.
 
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”), effective January 1, 2007. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 requires that a determination be made as to whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position taken, based on its technical merits, will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any appeals and litigation processes. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, the related tax position must be measured to determine the amount of provision or benefit, if any, to recognize in the financial statements. FIN No. 48 applies to all tax positions related to income taxes subject to SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” but does not apply to tax positions related to FASB Statement No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” The Company or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, and in Canada. Tax years 2004 through 2006 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities, respectively. No income tax examinations are currently in process. As the Company determined no material unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities exist, the adoption of FIN No. 48, effective January 1, 2007, did not impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. The Company classifies interest and penalties related to underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 also requires expanded information regarding the extent to which assets and liabilities are measured at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever


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other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. In February 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2 to delay the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. Presently, the Company values its derivative financial instruments at fair value. Based on its preliminary assessment, the Company does not feel the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material impact on its valuation of derivative financial instruments.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with opportunities to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. Based on its preliminary assessment, the Company does not feel the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have a material impact on its valuation of derivative financial instruments.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R “Business Combinations.” SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. The statement also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combinations. SFAS 141R is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Accordingly, any business combinations the Company engages in will be recorded and disclosed following existing accounting principles until January 1, 2009. The Company expects SFAS 141R will affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements when effective, but the nature and magnitude of the specific effects will depend upon the nature, term and size of the acquisitions, if any, the Company consummates after the effective date.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS No. 160”), effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, and will impact the recording of minority interest. The Company is currently evaluating the effects the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will have on its financial condition and results of operations.
 
4.   Concentrations of Risk
 
The Company’s investments are all concentrated within the hotel industry. The Company’s current investment strategy is to acquire or develop upscale to upper-upscale hotels, acquire first mortgages on hotel properties, and invest in other mortgage-related instruments such as mezzanine loans to hotel owners and operators. At present, all of the Company’s owned hotels are domestically located aside from one hotel located in Montreal, Canada. In addition, all hotels securing the Company’s loans receivable are domestically located aside from one hotel located in Nevis, West Indies, which secures an $18.2 million loan receivable. Presently, all the Company’s loans receivable are collateralized by either the properties securing the loans or interest in the first lien on such properties. Accordingly, adverse conditions in the hotel industry will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating and investment revenues and cash available for distribution to stockholders.
 
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investment in these loans. In addition, mezzanine loans may have higher loan-to-value ratios than conventional mortgage loans resulting in less equity in the property and increasing the risk of loss of principal.
 
5.   Investment in Hotel Properties
 
Investment in Hotel Properties consists of the following as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Land
  $ 567,438     $ 217,930  
Buildings and improvements
    3,226,708       1,379,946  
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
    278,598       125,514  
Construction in progress
    68,569       15,482  
                 
Total cost
    4,141,313       1,738,872  
Accumulated depreciation
    (255,576 )     (105,926 )
                 
Investment in hotel properties, net
  $ 3,885,737     $ 1,632,946  
                 
 
On February 24, 2006, the Company acquired the Marriott at Research Triangle Park hotel property in Durham, North Carolina, for approximately $28.0 million. Considering closing costs, this acquisition generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $28.2 million.
 
On March 26, 2006, the Company completed its $10.5 million renovation and re-branding of the Hilton Ft. Worth hotel property in Ft. Worth, Texas, which was formerly a Radisson hotel property.
 
On April 19, 2006, the Company acquired the Pan Pacific San Francisco Hotel in San Francisco, California, for approximately $95.0 million. Considering closing costs, this acquisition generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $96.4 million.
 
On July 13, 2006, the Company acquired the Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel in Arlington, Virginia, for approximately $107.2 million. Considering closing costs and the unfavorable contract liability assumed, this acquisition generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $123.7 million.
 
On November 9, 2006, the Company acquired the Westin O’Hare hotel property in Rosemont, Illinois, for approximately $125.0 million in cash. Considering closing costs, this acquisition generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $125.2 million.
 
On December 7, 2006, the Company acquired a seven-property hotel portfolio (“MIP Portfolio”) for approximately $267.2 million in cash. Two of these seven properties were immediately held for sale and classified as discontinued operations. Considering closing costs, this acquisition generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $231.6 million with the remainder of the purchase price related to working capital or discontinued operations classified as assets held for sale of approximately $35.6 million, of which approximately $35.5 million relates to investment in hotel properties and approximately $166,000 relates to franchise fees.
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company acquired a 51-property hotel portfolio from CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (“CNL”) for approximately $2.4 billion. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company acquired 100% of 33 properties and 70%-89% of 18 properties through existing joint ventures. In addition, on April 11, 2007, the Company acquired the remaining 15% joint venture interest in the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Detroit, Michigan, for approximately $7.5 million. Considering closing costs and unfavorable contract liabilities assumed, these acquisitions generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $2.7 billion, which includes the historical cost basis related to the joint venture partners’ minority ownership.


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On May 21, 2007, the Company acquired a Marriott Residence Inn and a Hampton Inn, both in Jacksonville, Florida, for approximately $35.8 million. The acquisition of these hotel properties, which were previously owned by CNL, related to the Company’s acquisition of the CNL portfolio on April 11, 2007. Considering closing costs, this acquisition generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $35.7 million with the remainder of the purchase price related to working capital.
 
On December 15, 2007, the Company completed an asset swap with Hilton Hotels Corporation, its partner in two joint ventures which were simultaneously dissolved, whereby the Company surrendered its majority ownership interest in two hotel properties in exchange for the joint venture partner’s minority ownership interest in nine hotel properties. Considering closing costs, this acquisition generated an increase in Investment in Hotel Properties of approximately $41.9 million as a result of acquiring 100% of the ownership in the nine hotel properties.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company recognized depreciation expense, including depreciation of assets under capital leases, of approximately $167.9 million, $52.4 million, and $29.7 million, respectively.
 
6.   Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
 
On January 19, 2005, the Company sold an office building for approximately $2.9 million, which is net of nominal closing costs. The Company had acquired this office building, which had one tenant and nominal operations, on July 7, 2004, in connection with its acquisition of an adjacent hotel property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for approximately $16.7 million in cash. At the time of the acquisition, the Company planned to sell the office building. Consequently, no gain or loss was recognized on this sale.
 
On March 16, 2005, the Company acquired 21 hotel properties and an office building for approximately $250.0 million. Soon thereafter, the Company made a strategic commitment to sell eight of these properties, six of which were sold in 2005 for approximately $25.3 million, net of closing costs. On January 17, 2006, the Company sold the remaining two properties for approximately $10.7 million, net of closing costs. In addition, in late 2005, the Company made a strategic commitment to sell a portion of one of the other hotel properties acquired in this acquisition. This property has nominal operations and remains in assets held for sale at December 31, 2007. In late 2006, the Company made a strategic commitment to sell the office building acquired in this acquisition, which is discussed below. Operating results related to these properties during the periods such assets were owned are included in income from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005. No significant gain or loss or adverse tax consequences resulted from the sales of these properties.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the six properties sold for approximately $25.3 million consisted of the following:
 
  •  On April 1, 2005, the Company sold a hotel located in Dallas, Texas, for approximately $1.3 million, which is net of nominal closing costs,
 
  •  On April 19, 2005, the Company sold a hotel located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, for approximately $4.6 million, which is net of nominal closing costs,
 
  •  On April 22, 2005, the Company sold a hotel located in Warner Robins, Georgia, for approximately $1.4 million, which is net of nominal closing costs,
 
  •  On June 7, 2005, the Company sold a hotel located in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, for approximately $3.3 million, which is net of nominal closing costs,
 
  •  On June 14, 2005, the Company sold a hotel located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, for approximately $4.4 million, which is net of nominal closing costs, and
 
  •  On June 15, 2005, the Company sold a hotel located in Coral Gables, Florida, for approximately $10.3 million, which is net of nominal closing costs.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
 
On June 17, 2005, the Company acquired 30 hotel properties for approximately $465.0 million. Soon thereafter, the Company made a strategic commitment to sell 15 of these properties. On March 24, 2006, the Company sold eight of these properties for approximately $100.4 million, net of closing costs. Operating results related to these eight hotel properties during the periods such hotels were owned are included in income from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. No significant gain or loss or adverse tax consequences resulted from the sales of these properties. Subsequent to March 31, 2006, Company management made a strategic decision to discontinue further sales efforts related to the seven remaining hotels. Consequently, assets previously reported as assets held for sale related to these hotels were reclassified to investment in hotel properties. The Company recorded such assets in investment in hotel properties at approximately $38.9 million, which represented the carrying value of such assets (net of depreciation not recognized while said assets were held for sale of approximately $863,000), which is lower than such assets’ estimated fair values.
 
On December 7, 2006, the Company acquired seven hotel properties for approximately $267.2 million, two of which properties were immediately held for sale. The Company sold one of these properties in 2007, as discussed below, and the other property remains in assets held for sale at December 31, 2007. Operating results related to these two hotel properties during the periods such hotels were owned are included in income for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. No significant gain or loss or adverse tax consequences have resulted or are expected to result from the sales of these properties.
 
In late 2006, the Company made a strategic decision to sell 13 hotel properties acquired throughout 2003 through 2005 and its office building acquired on March 16, 2005. These 13 hotel properties include one hotel property acquired on March 16, 2005 and the seven hotel properties acquired on June 17, 2005, which were initially classified as discontinued operations and assets held for sale. As discussed below, all of these hotel properties were sold during 2007. Operating results related to these properties during the periods such hotels were owned are included in income for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company entered into a definitive agreements to sell nine additional hotel properties, including its Embassy Suites hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, acquired in 2003 and eight hotel properties acquired on April 11, 2007, which includes two hotels in which the Company owned 70% and 75%, respectively, through equity investments with joint venture partners. During 2007, the Company sold eight of these hotels and entered a definitive agreement to sell the remaining hotel, which is classified in assets held for sale at December 31, 2007. Transactions completed in 2007 are more specifically discussed below. Operating results related to these properties during the periods such hotels were owned are included in income for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005.
 
In summary, during the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company completed the following transactions related to assets classified as held for sale and discontinued operations:
 
COMPLETED SALES:
 
On February 6, 2007, the Company sold its Marriott located in Trumbull, Connecticut, for approximately $28.3 million. As the Company acquired this property on December 7, 2006, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale.
 
On February 8, 2007, the Company sold its Fairfield Inn in Princeton, Indiana, for approximately $3.2 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $1.4 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 24, 2007, the Company sold its Radisson Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, for approximately $5.4 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $2.7 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
On April 26, 2007, the Company sold its Fairfield Inn in Evansville, Indiana, for approximately $5.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $531,000, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On April 27, 2007, the Company sold its Embassy Suites in Phoenix, Arizona, for approximately $25.0 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $8.5 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On May 2, 2007, the Company sold its Radisson Hotel in Covington, Kentucky, and an office building for approximately $22.4 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $3.4 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On May 18, 2007, the Company sold its portfolio of seven TownePlace Suites hotels for approximately $57.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $18.2 million, of which related income tax gains were deferred through a 1031 like-kind exchange.
 
On July 2, 2007, the Company sold its Hampton Inn in Horse Cave, Kentucky, for approximately $3.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $363,000.
 
On September 27, 2007, the Company sold its Doubletree Guest Suites in Dayton, Ohio, for approximately $6.5 million. In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $168,000.
 
On October 2, 2007, the Company sold its Hilton in Birmingham, Alabama, for approximately $25.0 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale.
 
On November 2, 2007, the Company sold two Residence Inns in Torrance, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $61.5 million. As the Company acquired these properties on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on the sale.
 
On November 20, 2007, the Company sold its Residence Inn in Kansas City, Missouri, for approximately $7.0 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on this sale.
 
On November 30, 2007, the Company sold its Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, for approximately $61.5 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss was recognized on this sale.
 
On December 15, 2007, the Company completed an asset swap with Hilton Hotels Corporation, its partner in two joint ventures which were simultaneously dissolved, whereby the Company surrendered its majority ownership interest in two hotel properties in exchange for the joint venture partner’s minority ownership interest in nine hotel properties.
 
DEFINITIVE SALES AGREEMENTS REACHED:
 
On November 21, 2007, the Company reached a definitive agreement to sell its JW Marriott hotel located in New Orleans, Louisiana, for approximately $67.5 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss will be recognized on this sale.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, as discussed above, the Company classified three and 17 properties, respectively, in assets held for sale as such assets met the Company’s held-for-sale criteria as of those dates.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, financial results related to the Company’s properties included in discontinued operations was as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
 
Total revenues
  $ 127,612     $ 57,373     $ 56,635  
Operating expenses
    95,064       42,536       42,792  
Depreciation and amortization
    15,301       4,403       3,073  
Loss on reclassification from discontinued to continuing
          863        
Gains on sales of properties
    (35,071 )            
Interest expense
    14,846       3,218       3,676  
Amortization of loan costs
    1,943       54       56  
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
    4,448       687        
                         
Income before taxes and minority interest
    31,081       5,612       7,038  
Provision for income taxes
    (618 )     (226 )     (2,387 )
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures
    (1,997 )            
Minority interest related to limited partners
    (2,274 )     (737 )     (942 )
                         
Net income
  $ 26,192     $ 4,649     $ 3,709  
                         
 
During the 4th quarter of 2007, the Company allocated interest and related debt expense totaling $21.2 million, $4.0 million, and $3.7 million for 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively, to discontinued operations in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) abstract No. 87-24, “Allocation of Interest to Discontinued Operations.”


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7.   Notes Receivable
 
Notes receivable consists of the following as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
$11.0 million mezzanine loan secured by various government securities, matures September 2011, at an interest rate of 14% (12% pay rate with deferred interest through the first two years), with interest only payments through maturity
  $ 11,000     $ 11,000  
$8.0 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matured February 2007, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.13%, with interest-only payments through maturity
          8,000  
$8.0 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matures May 2010, at an interest rate of 14% which increases 1% annually until reaching an 18% maximum, with interest-only payments through maturity
          8,000  
$8.5 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matured June 2007, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.75%, with interest-only payments through maturity
          8,500  
$4.0 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matures July 2010, at an interest rate of 14%, with interest-only payments through maturity
    4,000       4,000  
$5.6 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matures July 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.5%, with interest-only payments through February 2007 plus principal payments thereafter based on a twenty-five-year amortization schedule
          5,583  
$3.0 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matures September 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 11.15%, with interest-only payments through maturity
    3,000       3,000  
$18.2 million first-mortgage loan secured by one hotel property, matures October 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9%, with interest-only payments through maturity
    18,200       18,200  
$25.7 million mezzanine loan secured by 105 hotel properties, matures April 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 5%, with interest-only payments through maturity
    25,694       25,694  
$7.0 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matures December 2009, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 6.5%, with interest-only payments through maturity
    7,000       7,000  
$4.0 million mezzanine loan secured by one hotel property, matures December 2009, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 5.75%, with interest-only payments through maturity
    4,000       4,000  
$21.5 million mezzanine loan secured by two hotel properties, matures January 2018, at an interest rate of 14%, with interest-only payments through maturity
    21,500        
                 
Gross notes receivable
  $ 94,394     $ 102,977  
Deferred income, net
    (169 )     (144 )
                 
Net notes receivable
  $ 94,225     $ 102,833  
                 
Weighted average interest rate
    12.40 %     13.20 %
                 
 
As of January 1, 2006, the Company’s $6.6 million note receivable, secured by one hotel, matured and all principal and interest of approximately $7.0 million was due at that time. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company executed an 120-day forbearance on the collection of all amounts due on this loan, allowing the borrower time to sell or refinance the related property. On May 3, 2006, the Company received approximately $7.3 million in full payment of all principal and interest due under this loan.


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During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company originated the $26.3 million (balance at December 31, 2007 was $25.7 million), $7.0 million, and $4.0 million notes receivable, as described sequentially in the above table, on June 9, 2006, December 27, 2006, and December 27, 2006, respectively.
 
On June 15, 2006, the Company received approximately $15.2 million related to all principal and interest due under its $15.0 million note receivable, due January 2007.
 
On July 21, 2006, the Company received approximately $15.2 million related to all principal and interest due under its $15.0 million note receivable, due April 2007.
 
On September 24, 2006, the Company extended the maturity date on its $5.0 million note receivable, originally due October 2006, to October 2007. On December 5, 2006, the Company received approximately $5.1 million related to all principal and interest due under this loan.
 
On November 17, 2006, the Company received a principal payment of approximately $614,000 related to a portion of its $26.3 million note receivable, due April 2008. As a result of this prepayment, the $26.3 million note receivable, originally secured by 107 hotel properties, became a $25.7 million note receivable, secured by 105 hotel properties.
 
On February 6, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.1 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.0 million note receivable, due February 2007.
 
On May 8, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.6 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.5 million note receivable, due June 2007.
 
On June 11, 2007, the Company received approximately $8.1 million related to all principal and interest due under its $8.0 million note receivable, due May 2010.
 
On June 18, 2007, the Company received approximately $5.7 million related to all principal and interest due under its $5.6 million note receivable, due July 2008.
 
On December 5, 2007, the Company originated the $21.5 million mezzanine loan receivable, which is described in the above table.
 
On December 13, 2007, the Company substituted the collaterals of mortgage-backed securities on the $11.0 million mezzanine loan with various government securities.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company recognized interest income related to notes receivable of approximately $11.0 million, $14.9 million, and $13.3 million, respectively.
 
In general, the Company’s notes receivable have extension options, prohibit prepayment through stated periods, and require decreasing prepayment penalties through maturity. As of December 31, 2007, all notes receivable balances were current and no reserve for loan losses had been recorded.
 
8.   Deferred Costs
 
Deferred costs consist of the following as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Deferred loan costs
  $ 32,552     $ 15,285  
Deferred franchise fees
    4,155       3,439  
                 
Total cost
    36,707       18,724  
Accumulated amortization
    (10,993 )     (4,581 )
                 
Deferred costs, net
  $ 25,714     $ 14,143  
                 


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In late 2006, the Company made a strategic decision to sell 15 hotel properties and an office building, which resulted in approximately $525,000 reclassified from deferred costs to assets held for sale at December 31, 2006.
 
9.   Intangibles
 
Intangibles consist of the following as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Gross cost
  $ 13,956     $ 1,402  
Accumulated amortization
    (67 )     (395 )
                 
Intangibles, net
  $ 13,889     $ 1,007  
                 
 
As of December 31, 2007, intangibles of approximately $3.2 million and $10.7 million relate to a favorable market-rate lease and other identifiable intangible assets, respectively, both of which relate to the preliminary purchase price allocation related to certain hotels acquired on April 11, 2007. The intangible asset related to the favorable market-rate lease is amortized over the related remaining lease term, which expires in 2043. Other intangibles with finite useful lives will be amortized over their estimated lives.
 
As of December 31, 2006, intangibles relate to existing tenant leases of an office building, primarily representing market-rate adjustments, occupancy levels, customer relationships, and origination fees. However, all such intangibles were classified as assets held for sale at December 31, 2006 and relate to assets sold in 2007. Prior to reclassification of these intangibles as assets held for sale in late 2006, such intangibles were amortized over the related remaining lease terms, which expired between 2008 and 2013.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, amortization expense related to intangibles was approximately $67,000, $211,000, and $186,000, respectively.
 
10.   Indebtedness
 
Indebtedness consists of the following as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
$455.1 million mortgage note payable secured by 25 hotel properties, of which $160.5 million matures July 1, 2015 and $294.6 million matures February 1, 2016, at a weighted average fixed interest rate locked at 5.42%, with interest-only payments due monthly plus principal payments based on a twenty-five-year amortization schedule beginning July 10, 2010
  $ 455,115     $ 487,110  
$211.5 million term loan secured by 16 hotel properties divided equally into two pools. The first pool for $110.9 million matures December 11, 2014, at a fixed interest rate of 5.75%, with interest-only payments due monthly plus principal payments based on a twenty-five-year amortization schedule beginning December 11, 2009. The second pool for $100.6 million matures December 11, 2015, at a fixed interest rate of 5.7%, with interest-only payments due monthly plus principal payments based on a twenty-five-year amortization schedule beginning December 11, 2010
    211,475       211,475  
$928.5 million mortgage loan secured by 28 hotel properties, matures April 11, 2017, at a weighted average fixed interest rate locked at 5.95%, with interest-only payments due monthly plus principal payments based on a thirty-year amortization schedule beginning April 11, 2012
    928,465        
$213.9 million loan secured by 13 hotel properties and mezzanine notes receivable, matures May 9, 2009, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%, with interest-only payments due monthly, with three one-year extension options
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    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
$300.0 million secured credit facility, matures April 9, 2010, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.55% to 1.95% depending on the loan-to-value ratio, with interest-only payments due monthly, with a commitment fee of 0.125% to 0.20% on the unused portion of the line payable quarterly, with two one-year extension options
    65,000        
$150.0 million secured credit facility secured by nine hotel properties, matures August 16, 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.6% to 1.85% depending on the loan-to-value ratio, with interest-only payments due monthly, with a commitment fee of 0.2% to 0.35% on the unused portion of the line payable quarterly, with two one-year extension options
          25,000  
$47.5 million term loan secured by 1 hotel property, matures October 10, 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.0%, with interest-only payments due monthly, with three one-year extension options
    47,450          
Mortgage note payable secured by one hotel property, matures December 1, 2017, at an interest rate of 7.24% through December 31, 2007 and 7.39% thereafter, with principal and interest payments due monthly of approximately $462,000 through December 31, 2007 and $598,000 thereafter, and including a remaining premium of approximately $1.7 million
    52,474       54,565  
Mortgage note payable secured by one hotel property, matures December 8, 2016, at an interest rate of 5.81%, with interest-only payments due monthly plus principal payments based on a thirty-year amortization schedule beginning December 8, 2011
    101,000       101,000  
Mortgage note payable secured by six hotel properties, matures December 11, 2009, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.72%, with interest-only payments due monthly, with two one-year extension options
    184,000       212,000  
Mortgage loans assumed with acquisition of CNL Portfolio, secured by 16 hotel properties, maturing between 2008 and 2018, with an average blended interest rate of 6.07%, with total principal and interest payments due monthly of approximately $2.7 million, and including a total remaining premium of approximately $2.1 million (approximately $34.8 million of principal is attributable to joint venture partners)
    441,907        
                 
Total
  $ 2,700,775     $ 1,091,150  
Related to discontinued operations
    61,229       75,595  
                 
Related to continuing operations
  $ 2,639,546     $ 1,015,555  
                 
 
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, LIBOR was 4.60% and 5.32%, respectively.
 
On February 9, 2006, the Company paid down its $45.0 million mortgage loan, due October 10, 2007, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2%, to $100. On April 3, 2006, the Company modified this mortgage note payable to a $47.5 million revolving credit facility, with a revolving period through October 11, 2006 and interest rates during the revolving period ranging from LIBOR plus 1% to LIBOR plus 1.5% depending on the outstanding balance. After the revolving period expires, the interest rate resumes its original rate of LIBOR plus 2%. Consistent with the original mortgage, the modified credit facility requires monthly interest-only payments and has three one-year extension options. On April 18, 2006 and June 6, 2006, the Company completed draws of approximately $15.0 million each on this credit facility. On July 25, 2006, the Company repaid the $30.0 million outstanding balance on this credit facility. On July 26, 2006, the Company modified this credit facility to extend both the revolving period and maturity date by one year to October 11, 2007 and October 10, 2008, respectively. As of December 31, 2006, approximately $100 was outstanding on this credit facility.
 
On March 24, 2006, in connection with the Company’s sale of a portfolio of eight Residence Inn hotels for approximately $100.4 million, net of closing costs, the buyer assumed approximately $93.7 million of mortgage

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debt, which had an interest rate of 5.32% and matured July 1, 2015. This reduced the Company’s $580.8 million mortgage note payable, previously secured by 40 hotels, with an average interest rate of 5.4%, to $487.1 million outstanding at December 31, 2006, secured by 32 hotels, with an average interest rate of 5.41%. In connection with the buyer’s assumption of this debt, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $687,000.
 
On May 30, 2006, the Company repaid its then outstanding $11.1 million balance on its mortgage note payable, due April 1, 2011, which resulted in the write-off of unamortized loan costs of approximately $102,000.
 
On July 13, 2006, in connection with the acquisition of the Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel in Arlington, Virginia, the Company assumed a $53.3 million mortgage note payable, due December 1, 2017, at an interest rate of 7.24% through December 31, 2007 and 7.39% thereafter. The Company originally recorded this mortgage at a premium of approximately $2.1 million as the fixed interest rate on this mortgage exceeds current interest rates the Company would otherwise incur on similar financial instruments. The debt premium is amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the mortgage using the effective interest method.
 
On September 8, 2006, the Company modified its $100.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008, to increase the capacity to $150.0 million with the ability to be increased to $200.0 million subject to certain conditions and reduced the interest rate from LIBOR plus a range of 1.6% to 1.95% to LIBOR plus a range of 1.6% to 1.85% depending on the loan-to-value ratio. On February 27, 2006, April 18, 2006, July 14, 2006, November 8, 2006, and December 6, 2006, the Company completed draws on this credit facility of $10.0 million, $88.9 million, $25.0 million, $80.0 million, and $25.0 million, respectively. On January 31, 2006, June 28, 2006, July 25, 2006, and November 16, 2006, the Company paid down this credit facility by $60.0 million, $25.0 million, $98.9 million, and $80.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2006, the Company had an outstanding balance of $25.0 million on this credit facility.
 
On November 16, 2006, the Company executed a $101.0 million mortgage note payable, due December 8, 2016, at an interest rate of 5.81%, with interest-only payments due monthly for five years plus principal payments thereafter based on a thirty-year amortization schedule, and certain prepayment restrictions and fees imposed.
 
On December 7, 2006, the Company executed a $247.0 million mortgage note payable, of which $212.0 million was funded immediately with the remaining balance to be funded over the next two years, if necessary, as capital expenditures are incurred by the Company. The loan matures December 11, 2009, with two one-year extension options, bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.72%, with interest-only payments due monthly, and includes certain prepayment restrictions and fees. In connection with this loan, the Company purchased two 6.25% LIBOR interest rate caps with a total notional amount of $247.0 million, which both mature December 11, 2009, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on its variable-rate debt.
 
On January 30, 2007, the Company completed a $20.0 million draw on its $150.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008.
 
On February 6, 2007, in connection with the Company’s sale of its Marriott located in Trumbull, Connecticut, for approximately $28.3 million, the Company paid down its $212.0 million mortgage note payable, due December 11, 2009, by approximately $28.0 million. Consequently, the $212.0 million mortgage loan secured by seven hotels outstanding at December 31, 2006 became the $184.0 million mortgage loan secured by six hotels outstanding at December 31, 2007. In connection with this pay-down, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $212,000.
 
On March 8, 2007, the Company terminated its $100.0 million credit facility, due December 23, 2008. This credit facility never had an outstanding balance. In connection with this termination, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $490,000.
 
On April 9, 2007, the Company drew $45.0 million on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
On April 10, 2007, the Company repaid its $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $150.0 million credit facility, due August 16, 2008, and terminated the facility. In connection with this termination, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $1.2 million. This transaction was completed in connection with the Company’s acquisition of a 51-property hotel portfolio on April 11, 2007 discussed below.
 
On April 11, 2007, in connection with its acquisition of a 51-property hotel portfolio from CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. for approximately $2.4 billion plus closing costs of approximately $96.0 million, the Company executed a $928.5 million, ten-year, fixed-rate loan at an average blended interest rate of 5.95%, a $555.1 million, two-year, variable-rate loan with three one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%, and a $325.0 million, one-year, variable-rate loan with two one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5%, and assumed fixed-rate debt of approximately $562.1 million (or approximately $432.3 million net of debt attributable to joint venture partners) representing eleven fixed-rate loans with an average blended interest rate of 6.01% and expiration dates ranging from 2008 to 2027. In addition, the Company executed a $200.0 million credit facility with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.55% to 1.95% depending on the loan-to-value ratio, which matures April 9, 2010 with two one-year extension options, requires interest-only payments through maturity, and requires quarterly commitment fees ranging from 0.125% to 0.20% of the average undrawn balance during the quarter. To fund this acquisition, the Company drew approximately $50.0 million on this credit facility. Regarding the assumed debt of approximately $562.1 million, the Company recorded these loans at premiums totaling approximately $2.7 million as the fixed interest rates on many of these loans exceeds current interest rates the Company would otherwise incur on similar financial instruments. The debt premiums are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the terms of the related loans using the effective interest method.
 
On April 11, 2007, in connection with its acquisition of the remaining 15% joint venture interest in the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Detroit, Michigan, for approximately $7.5 million, the Company assumed debt attributable to the joint venture partner of approximately $4.6 million. The Company acquired the other 85% interest pursuant to its acquisition of the 51-property hotel portfolio on April 11, 2007, as discussed above.
 
On April 24 and 25, 2007, with proceeds received from its follow-on public offering completed April 24, 2007, the Company paid down the $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008, paid off the $325.0 million variable-rate loan, due April 9, 2008, and paid down its $555.1 million variable-rate loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million. These three debt payments were made on April 25, 2007, April 24, 2007, and April 25, 2007, respectively. In connection with these repayments, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $1.9 million related to the repayment of the $325.0 million loan and incurred prepayment penalties of approximately $559,000 related to the $180.1 million repayment.
 
On May 18, 2007, in connection with the Company’s sale of its portfolio of seven TownePlace Suites hotels for approximately $57.5 million, the Company paid down approximately $32.0 million related to its mortgage loan due July 1, 2015. Consequently, the $487.1 million mortgage loan secured by 32 hotels outstanding at December 31, 2006 became the $455.1 million mortgage loan secured by 25 hotels outstanding at December 31, 2007. In connection with this pay-down, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $205,000 and incurred prepayment penalties of approximately $1.5 million.
 
On May 22, 2007, the Company modified its $200.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010, to increase its capacity to $300.0 million. On April 16, 2007, December 4, 2007, and December 20, 2007, the Company completed draws on this credit facility of $25.0 million, $25.0 million, and $10.0 million, respectively. On May 3, 2007 and October 9, 2007, the Company paid down this credit facility by $25.0 million and $20.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2007, the Company had an outstanding balance of $65.0 million on this credit facility.
 
On October 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Hilton in Birmingham, Alabama, for approximately $25.0 million, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $23.7 million. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $258,000.


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On October 9, 2007, the Company drew approximately $47.5 million on its $47.5 million credit facility, and used the proceeds to repay $20.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010, as discussed above. On October 11, 2007, the revolving period on this $47.5 million credit facility expired and the outstanding balance converted to a $47.5 million mortgage loan, due October 10, 2008, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2%, requiring monthly interest-only payments through maturity, with three one-year extension options. In connection with this loan, on October 15, 2007, the Company purchased a 7.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $47.5 million notional amount, which matures October 15, 2008, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on its variable-rate debt.
 
On November 2, 2007, in connection with the sale of two Residence Inns in Torrance, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $61.5 million, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $67.7 million pursuant to the loan agreement, with proceeds from the sale and corporate cash. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $699,000 and incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $242,000.
 
On November 20, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Residence Inn in Kansas City, Missouri, for approximately $7.0 million, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $7.4 million. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $72,000 and incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $40,000.
 
On November 30, 2007, in connection with the sale of its Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, for approximately $61.5 million, the Company paid down its mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $62.4 million. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off unamortized loan costs of approximately $609,000 and incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $312,000.
 
On December 15, 2007, in connection with an asset swap with a joint venture partner, the Company assumed $41.9 million of mortgage debt previously attributable to the joint venture partner’s minority ownership in nine acquired hotel properties that secured such debt and ceded $109.5 million of mortgage debt, of which $80.1 million was attributable to its majority ownership in the two surrendered hotel properties that secured such debt and the remainder attributable to the joint venture partner’s former minority ownership. The surrendered debt had interest rates ranging from 5.47% to 5.95% and maturity dates ranging from 2010 to 2011.
 
On December 15, 2007, in connection with the aforementioned asset swap, the Company repaid an additional $8.7 million of mortgage debt attributable to its majority ownership in such joint ventures, which was secured by hotels involved in the asset swap, at interest rates ranging from 5.47% to 5.95%, and with maturity dates ranging from 2010 to 2011. In connection with this payment, the Company wrote-off related unamortized loan costs of approximately $143,000 and incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $326,000.
 
Maturities of indebtedness as of December 31, 2007 are as follows (in thousands):
 
         
2008
  $ 171,329  
2009
    560,376  
2010
    150,187  
2011
    86,506  
2012
    28,598  
Thereafter
    1,700,011  
         
Total(1)
  $ 2,697,007  
         


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Maturities of indebtedness as of December 31, 2007 including extension options are as follows (in thousands):
 
         
2008
  $ 123,880  
2009
    162,486  
2010
    197,637  
2011
    270,506  
2012
    242,487  
Thereafter
    1,700,011  
         
Total(1)
  $ 2,697,007  
         
 
 
(1) Payments do not reflect the premiums of $3,768,000 that are being amortized as a reduction of interest expense.
 
The carrying values of assets collateralizing indebtedness as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows (in thousands):
 
                     
        December 31,  
Hotel Property
  Location   2007     2006  
 
Embassy Suites
  Austin, TX     10,751 (b)   $ 9,502 (b)
Embassy Suites
  Dallas, TX     10,681 (b)     9,697 (b)
Embassy Suites
  Herndon, VA     11,733 (b)     9,691 (b)
Embassy Suites
  Las Vegas, NV     22,947 (b)     17,395 (b)
Embassy Suites
  Syracuse, NY     14,115 (b)     14,651 (b)
Embassy Suites
  Flagstaff, AZ     6,430 (c)     6,441 (d)
Embassy Suites
  Houston, TX     12,441 (a)     12,612 (a)
Embassy Suites
  West Palm Beach, FL     19,306 (a)     25,315 (a)
Embassy Suites
  Philadelphia, PA     44,068 (h)     41,368 (e)
Embassy Suites
  Walnut Creek, CA     36,546 (h)     43,122 (e)
Embassy Suites
  Arlington, VA     78,428 (i)      
Embassy Suites
  Portland, OR     70,550 (i)      
Embassy Suites
  Santa Clara, CA     57,371 (i)      
Embassy Suites
  Orlando, FL     27,406 (i)      
Radisson Hotel
  Holtsville, NY     21,062 (d)      
Radisson Hotel
  Rockland, MA     4,198 (d)      
Doubletree Guest Suites
  Columbus, OH     9,419 (d)      
Hilton Garden Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     11,490 (b)     11,046 (b)
Hilton
  Ft. Worth, TX     27,824 (a)     27,322 (a)
Hilton
  Houston, TX     17,642 (a)     17,087 (a)
Hilton
  St. Petersburg, FL     21,911 (a)     20,394 (a)
Hilton
  Santa Fe, NM     20,430 (d)     19,450 (d)
Hilton
  Bloomington, MN     66,446 (h)     59,256 (e)
Hilton
  Washington DC     145,676 (i)      
Hilton
  La Jolla, CA     114,009 (i)      
Hilton
  Costa Mesa, CA     108,288 (i)      
Hilton
  Tuscon, AZ     65,259 (i)      
Hilton
  Dallas, TX     69,458 (i)      


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        December 31,  
Hotel Property
  Location   2007     2006  
 
Hilton
  Rye Town, NY     46,429 (i)      
Hilton
  Auburn Hills, MI     17,281 (i)      
Homewood Suites
  Mobile, AL     8,986 (d)      
Hampton Inn
  Lawrenceville, GA     4,388 (d)     4,527 (d)
Hampton Inn
  Evansville, IN     7,608 (b)     8,225 (b)
Hampton Inn
  Terre Haute, IN     8,603 (b)     8,792 (b)
Hampton Inn
  Buford, GA     6,531 (b)     6,654 (b)
Hampton Inn
  Houston, TX     16,798 (i)      
Marriott
  Durham, NC     29,987 (c)     27,920 (d)
Marriott
  Arlington, VA     128,652 (f)     122,858 (f)
Marriott
  Trumbull, CT           27,537 (e)
Marriot
  Seattle,WA     166,978 (c)      
Marriot
  Bridgewater, NJ     93,995 (c)      
Marriot
  Plano, TX     93,059 (c)      
Marriot
  Dallas, TX     33,875 (c)      
JW Marriott
  New Orleans, LA     63,253 (i)      
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Jacksonville, FL     8,670 (b)     9,046 (b)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Baltimore, MD     15,543 (d)     15,722 (d)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     6,456 (d)     6,719 (d)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Buford, GA     6,988 (b)     7,158 (b)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Gaithersburg, MD     21,942 (a)     22,294 (a)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Centreville, VA     13,843 (a)     14,011 (a)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Charlotte, NC     7,852 (a)     8,021 (a)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Durham, NC     5,012 (a)     5,110 (a)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     36,226 (c)      
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     25,975 (c)      
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Plymouth Meeting, PA     27,372 (c)      
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Glen Allen, VA     17,182 (c)      
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     5,011 (d)     5,099 (d)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     17,369 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Bloomington, IN     11,755 (b)     12,155 (b)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Columbus, IN     6,034 (b)     6,190 (b)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Louisville, KY     13,229 (b)     13,659 (b)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Crystal City, VA     44,622 (a)     45,472 (a)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL     20,012 (a)     20,612 (a)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Overland Park, KS     16,167 (a)     16,179 (a)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Palm Desert, CA     15,124 (a)     15,425 (a)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Foothill Ranch, CA     18,133 (a)     18,784 (a)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Alpharetta, GA     15,032 (a)     15,389 (a)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Philadelphia, PA     102,049 (i)      

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        December 31,  
Hotel Property
  Location   2007     2006  
 
Courtyard by Marriott
  Seattle,WA     74,317 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  San Francisco, CA     93,397 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     35,800 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Oakland, CA     24,222 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Scottsdale, AZ     27,772 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Plano, TX     23,630 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Edison, NJ     13,491 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Newark, CA     13,125 (c)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Manchester, CT     8,308 (i)      
Courtyard by Marriott
  Basking Ridge, NJ     50,422 (c)      
Marriott Residence Inn
  Lake Buena Vista, FL     24,072 (b)     23,249 (b)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Evansville, IN     7,230 (b)     7,646 (b)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Orlando, FL     45,383 (a)     46,635 (a)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Falls Church, VA     37,098 (a)     38,110 (a)
Marriott Residence Inn
  San Diego, CA     32,220 (a)     33,206 (a)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Salt Lake City, UT     17,614 (a)     17,985 (a)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Palm Desert, CA     13,985 (a)     14,067 (a)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Las Vegas, NV     66,054 (d)      
Marriott Residence Inn
  Pheonix, AZ     29,436 (c)      
Marriott Residence Inn
  Plano, TX     18,348 (c)      
Marriott Residence Inn
  Newark, CA     14,453 (c)      
Marriott Residence Inn (Buckhead)
  Atlanta, GA     18,048 (c)      
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     22,052 (c)      
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Mt. Laurel, NJ           7,469 (a)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Scarborough, ME           6,742 (a)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Miami, FL           5,398 (a)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Ft. Worth, TX           5,657 (a)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Miami Lakes, FL           7,883 (a)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Tewksbury, MA           2,627 (a)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Newark, CA           2,634 (a)
Sea Turtle
  Atlantic Beach, FL     39,772 (d)     24,040 (d)
Sheraton Hotel
  Langhorne, PA     17,746 (c)      
Sheraton Hotel
  Minneapolis, MN     18,196 (a)     18,369 (a)
Sheraton Hotel
  Milford, MA     7,893 (d)      
Sheraton Hotel
  Indianapolis, IN     32,213 (a)     27,482 (a)
Sheraton Hotel
  Anchorage, AK     45,929 (h)     39,161 (e)
Sheraton Hotel
  Iowa City, IA     9,550 (h)     15,003 (e)
Sheraton Hotel
  San Diego, CA     44,800 (h)     42,653 (e)
Hyatt Regency
  Anaheim, CA           75,720 (j)
Hyatt Regency
  Herndon, VA     69,242 (e)     70,204 (g)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                     
        December 31,  
Hotel Property
  Location   2007     2006  
 
Hyatt Regency
  Detriot, MI     48,865 (i)      
Hyatt Regency
  Coral Gables, FL     53,621 (d)      
Crowne Plaza
  Beverly Hills, CA     29,815 (a)     28,995 (a)
Crowne Plaza
  Key West, FL     29,036 (a)     28,257 (a)
Annapolis Inn
  Annapolis, MD     14,219 (a)     14,030 (a)
Westin
  Rosemont, IL     119,051 (g)     124,202 (c)
Renaissance
  Tampa, FL     71,873 (c)      
                     
Total
      $ 3,692,204     $ 1,535,331  
                     
 
 
(a) Represents collateral for the $455.1 million mortgage note payable outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(b) Represents collateral for the $211.5 million term loan outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(c) Represents collateral for the $928.5. million mortgage note payable outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(d) Represents collateral for the $213.9 million mortgage note payable outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(e) Represents collateral for the $47.5 million credit facility outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(f) Represents collateral for the $52.5 million mortgage note payable and premium outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(g) Represents collateral for the $101.0 million mortgage note payable outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(h) Represents collateral for the $184.0 million mortgage note payable outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(i) Represents collateral for the $441.9 million mortgage note payable and premium outstanding at December 31, 2007.
 
(j) Represents collateral for the $150.0 million credit facility with a $25.0 million outstanding balance at December 31, 2006.
 
If the Company violates covenants in any debt agreements, the Company could be required to repay all or a portion of its indebtedness before maturity at a time when the Company might be unable to arrange financing for such repayment on attractive terms, if at all. Violations of certain debt covenants may result in the Company being unable to borrow unused amounts under a line of credit, even if repayment of some or all borrowings is not required. In any event, financial covenants under the Company’s current or future debt obligations could impair the Company’s planned business strategies by limiting the Company’s ability to borrow (i) beyond certain amounts or (ii) for certain purposes. Presently, the Company’s existing financial debt covenants primarily relate to maintaining minimum debt coverage ratios at certain properties, maintaining an overall minimum net worth, maintaining a maximum loan to value, and maintaining an overall minimum total assets.
 
11.   Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
Derivatives owned as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 as well as derivative-related transactions completed during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 are described below:
 
On September 2, 2004, the Company purchased a 6.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $210.0 million notional amount to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $210.0 million of its variable-rate debt. To partially offset the cost of the purchased cap, the Company sold a 6.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $105.0 million notional amount with identical terms to the purchased cap. Both interest rate caps matured on October 2, 2006. The Company designated the net purchased option of $105.0 million as a cash flow hedge of its exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt.

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On September 7, 2004, the Company entered into a $105.0 million stair-stepped interest rate swap agreement, at an average interest rate of 4.9% over the term of the swap, which matured March 1, 2007. The interest rate swap, which effectively converted interest payments on $105.0 million of the Company’s variable-rate debt to a fixed rate, was designated as a cash flow hedge.
 
On October 28, 2005, the Company purchased a 7.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $45.0 million notional amount, which matured October 15, 2007, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $45.0 million of its variable-rate debt. The Company designated the $45.0 million cap as a cash flow hedge of its exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt. On February 9, 2006, the Company paid down the related hedged $45.0 million revolving mortgage loan, due October 10, 2008, to $100 and discontinued hedge accounting related to this derivative as it no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge.
 
On November 14, 2005, the Company executed a $211.5 million mortgage loan and used the proceeds to repay its hedged variable-rate $210.0 million term loan, due October 10, 2006. In connection with the repayment of the $210.0 million loan, the Company sold its net purchased $105.0 million cap and terminated its $105.0 million interest-rate swap for approximately $1.6 million. Accumulated other comprehensive income associated with these cash flow hedges of approximately $1.6 million, which had accumulated over the lives of these hedging relationships, was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to reduce interest expense over the original terms of these cash flow hedges as interest payments on the new mortgage loan were made. In addition, the originally hedged $210.0 million loan was effectively refinanced with the new $211.5 million loan, thus no hedge ineffectiveness was recognized related to the original loan’s payoff.
 
On December 6, 2006, the Company purchased a 6.25% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $212.0 million notional amount, which matures December 11, 2009, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $212.0 million of its variable-rate debt. The Company designated the $212.0 million cap as a cash flow hedge of its exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt. On February 6, 2007, the Company paid down the related hedged $212.0 million mortgage loan, due December 11, 2009, by approximately $28.0 million and discontinued hedge accounting related to $28.0 million of this derivative.
 
On December 6, 2006, the Company purchased a 6.25% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $35.0 million notional amount, which matures December 11, 2009, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on future variable-rate debt that the Company intends to draw over the next two years as capital expenditures are incurred. As this cap did not meet applicable hedge accounting criteria, it is not designated as a cash flow hedge.
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company purchased four 6.0% LIBOR interest rate caps with a total notional amount of approximately $555.1 million, which mature May 9, 2009, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $555.1 million of its variable-rate debt. On April 25, 2007, the Company paid down the related hedged $555.1 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million and terminated a corresponding amount of these caps. As the remaining $375.0 million of these caps did not meet applicable hedge accounting criteria, such derivatives are not designated as cash flow hedges.
 
On October 15, 2007, the Company purchased a 7.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $47.5 million notional amount, which matures October 15, 2008, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $47.5 million of its variable-rate debt. The Company designated the $47.5 million cap as a cash flow hedge of its exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt.
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, no derivatives were designated as fair value hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Additionally, the Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, derivatives with a fair value of approximately $21,000 and $222,000, respectively, were included in other assets. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the change in accumulated other comprehensive income of approximately ($295,000) million, ($1.3 million), and $818,000,


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respectively, for all derivatives is separately disclosed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, approximately $211,000, $16,000, and $0 was recognized as a reduction in other income, respectively, related to hedge ineffectiveness and fair value changes of derivatives not qualifying as cash flow hedges. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. During the next twelve months, the Company estimates that approximately $58,000 will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income existing at December 31, 2007 to reduce interest expense.
 
12.   Employee Stock Grants
 
All shares issued under the Company’s Stock Plan are charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period based on the Company’s stock price on the date of each issuance. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company recognized compensation expense of approximately $6.2 million, $5.2 million, and $3.4 million, respectively, related to these shares. As of December 31, 2007, the unamortized value of the Company’s unvested shares of restricted stock was approximately $11.7 million, with an average remaining vesting period of approximately 1.25 years.
 
During the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, 35,391, 2,225, and 2,553 unvested shares of restricted common stock were forfeited and became available for re-issuance. During the year ended December 31, 2007, 60,177 vested shares were acquired by the Company to cover employees individual federal income taxes withheld on such shares. Such shares became available for re-issuance.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company issued the following shares under its Stock Plan:
 
On March 28, 2006, the Company issued 642,557 shares of restricted common stock to its executive officers and certain employees of the Company and its affiliates. Such shares vest over three years.
 
On May 2, 2006, the Company issued 16,000 shares of common stock to its directors as compensation for serving on the Board of Directors through May 2007. Such shares vested immediately.
 
On August 1, 2006, the Company issued 3,000 shares of restricted common stock to certain employees of the Company. Such shares vest over three years.
 
On March 27, 2007, the Company issued 712,500 shares of restricted common stock to its executive officers. Such shares vest over four years.
 
On March 27, 2007, the Company issued 126,000 shares of restricted common stock to certain employees. Such shares vest over three years.
 
On May 15, 2007, the Company issued 16,000 shares of common stock to its directors as compensation for serving on the Board of Directors through May 2008. Such shares vested immediately.


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For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s Stock Plan:
 
                 
          Weighted Average
 
   
Share Count
    Grant Price  
 
Unvested shares at December 31, 2005
    685,553     $ 9.77  
Shares granted on March 28, 2006
    642,557       12.47  
Shares granted on May 2, 2006
    16,000       11.61  
Shares forfeited on June 14, 2006
    (2,225 )     12.22  
Shares granted on August 1, 2006
    3,000       11.51  
Shares vested during the year ended December 31, 2006
    (405,262 )     9.56  
                 
Unvested shares at December 31, 2006
    939,623       11.74  
Shares granted on March 27, 2007
    838,500       12.39  
Shares granted on May 15, 2007
    16,000       12.06  
Shares forfeited during the year ended December 31, 2007
    (35,391 )     12.19  
Shares vested during the year ended December 31, 2007
    (390,232 )     11.51  
                 
Unvested shares at December 31, 2007
    1,368,500     $ 12.19  
                 
 
13.   Capital Stock
 
Common Stock — On January 25, 2006, in a follow-on public offering, the Company issued 12,107,623 shares of its common stock at $11.15 per share, which generated gross proceeds of approximately $135.0 million. However, the aggregate proceeds to the Company, net of underwriters’ discount and offering costs, was approximately $128.1 million. The 12,107,623 shares issued include 1,507,623 shares sold pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. The net proceeds were used for a $60.0 million pay-down on the Company’s $100.0 million credit facility, due August 17, 2008, on January 31, 2006, a $45.0 million pay-down on the Company’s $45.0 million mortgage loan, due October 10, 2007, on February 9, 2006, and the acquisition of the Marriott at Research Triangle Park hotel property on February 24, 2006 for $28.0 million.
 
On February 15, 2006, the Company filed a Form S-3 related to the registration of up to $700.0 million of securities for potential future issuance, including common stock, preferred stock, debt, and warrants.
 
On July 25, 2006, in a follow-on public offering, the Company issued 14,950,000 shares of its common stock at $11.40 per share, which generated gross proceeds of approximately $170.4 million. However, the aggregate proceeds to the Company, net of underwriters’ discount and offering costs, was approximately $162.0 million. The 14,950,000 shares issued include 1,950,000 shares sold pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. On July 25, 2006, the net proceeds were used to pay down the Company’s $30.0 million balance on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2007, and pay down its $98.9 million balance on its $100.0 million credit facility, due August 17, 2008.
 
On April 13, 2007, the Company filed a Form S-3 related to the registration of an indeterminate value of securities for potential future issuance, including common stock, preferred stock, debt, and warrants.
 
On April 24, 2007, in a follow-on public offering, the Company issued 48,875,000 shares of its common stock at $11.75 per share, which generated gross proceeds of approximately $574.3 million. However, aggregate proceeds to the Company, net of underwriters’ discount and offering costs, was approximately $548.2 million. The 48,875,000 shares issued include 6,375,000 shares sold pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. These net proceeds along with cash on hand were used to pay-down the $45.0 million outstanding balance on its $47.5 million credit facility, due October 10, 2008, payoff the $325.0 million variable-rate loan, due


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April 9, 2008, and pay-down its $555.1 million variable-rate loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million. These three debt payments were made on April 25, 2007, April 24, 2007, and April 25, 2007, respectively.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 60,177 shares of treasury stock for approximately $728,000 in connection with the Company’s Stock Plan, which allows employees to tender vested shares of restricted common stock to the Company at current market prices to cover individual federal income taxes withheld on such shares as such shares vest. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company reissued 36,841 treasury shares under its Stock Plan as common stock granted to its executives, certain employees, and directors.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired 2,366,300 shares of treasury stock for approximately $18.2 million in connection with its stock repurchase program.
 
Common Stock and Units Dividends — During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $100.4 million, or $0.21 per share per quarter, related to both common stockholders and common unit holders, of which approximately $92.3 million and $8.1 million related to each, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $2.9 million, or $0.19 per share per quarter, related to Class B unit holders.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $60.1 million, or $0.20 per share per quarter, related to both common stockholders and common unit holders, of which approximately $51.9 million and $8.3 million related to each, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $1.4 million, or $0.19 per share per quarter prorated for days outstanding, related to Class B unit holders.
 
Preferred Stock — In accordance with the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 50 million shares of preferred stock, which currently includes Series A cumulative preferred stock, Series B cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock, and Series D cumulative preferred stock.
 
Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock — As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had 2,300,000 outstanding shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock at $25 per share. Series A preferred stock has no maturity date, and the Company is not required to redeem these shares at any time. Prior to September 22, 2009, Series A preferred stock is not redeemable, except in certain limited circumstances relating to the ownership limitation necessary to preserve the Company’s qualification as a REIT. However, on and after September 22, 2009, Series A preferred stock will be redeemable at the Company’s option for cash, in whole or from time to time in part, at a redemption price of $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, at the redemption date. Series A preferred stock dividends are payable quarterly, when and as declared, at the rate of 8.55% per annum of the $25 liquidation preference (equivalent to an annual dividend rate of $2.1375 per share). In general, Series A preferred stock holders have no voting rights.
 
Series A Preferred Stock Dividends — During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.9 million and $4.9 million, respectively, or $0.5344 per share per quarter, related to Series A preferred stockholders.
 
Series B Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock — As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had 7,447,865 outstanding shares of Series B Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock. Series B preferred stock is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into the Company’s common stock by dividing the preferred stock carrying value by the conversion price then in effect, which is $10.07, subject to certain adjustments, as defined. Series B preferred stock holders are entitled to vote, on an as-converted basis voting as a single class together with common stock holders, on all matters to be voted on by the Company’s stockholders.
 
Series B preferred stock is redeemable for cash at the option of the Company at the liquidation preference, which is set at $10.07, after three years from June 17, 2005 (or two years if the Company’s weighted average common stock price for a period of 30 days is above $11.83 with over 7.5 million shares traded during that period).


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Series B preferred stock is redeemable for cash at the option of the holder at a specified redemption price, as defined, if certain events occur. Series B preferred stock quarterly dividends are set at the greater of $0.14 per share or the prevailing common stock dividend rate.
 
Series B Preferred Stock Dividends — During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $6.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively, related to Series B preferred stockholders, which represents $0.21 and $0.20 per share per quarter, respectively, for those years.
 
Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock — On April 11, 2007, the Company issued 8.0 million shares of Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock at $25 per share for approximately $200.0 million less a commitment fee of approximately $6.3 million. On July 18, 2007, with proceeds received from the issuance of Series D preferred stock discussed below, the Company redeemed its 8.0 million shares of Series C preferred stock for approximately $200.0 million and received a refund of related commitment fees of approximately $4.3 million. Dividends were payable quarterly, when and as declared, at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 2.5% through the first 18 months and three-month LIBOR plus a range of 4.25% to 8.0% depending on the net debt to total assets ratio thereafter.
 
Series C Preferred Stock Dividends — During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $4.3 million, based on LIBOR plus 2.5% for the period outstanding, related to Series C preferred stockholders. In addition, the Company recognized non-cash preferred dividends of approximately $845,000 related to the amortization of the discount attributable to the increasing-rate preferred dividend clause effective 18 months after issuance.
 
Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock — On July 18, 2007, the Company issued 8.0 million shares of 8.45% Series D cumulative preferred stock at $25 per share for approximately $200.0 million less underwriting discounts and commissions of approximately $6.3 million. Series D preferred stock has no maturity date, and the Company is not required to redeem the shares at any time. Prior to July 18, 2012, Series D preferred stock is not redeemable, except in certain limited circumstances such as to preserve the status of the Company as a REIT or in the event the Series D preferred stock ceases to be listed on an exchange and the Company ceases to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, at the Company’s option, as described in the Company’s charter. However, on and after July 18, 2012, Series D preferred stock will be redeemable at the Company’s option for cash, in whole or from time to time in part, at a redemption price of $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, at the redemption date. Series D preferred stock dividends are payable quarterly, when and as declared, at the rate of 8.45% per annum of the $25 liquidation preference (equivalent to an annual dividend rate of $2.11 per share). The dividend rate increases to 9.45% per annum if these shares are no longer traded on a major stock exchange. In general, Series D preferred stock holders have no voting rights.
 
Series D Preferred Stock Dividends — During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company declared cash dividends of approximately $7.7 million, or $0.5281 per share per quarter prorated for the period outstanding, related to Series D preferred stockholders.
 
14.   Minority Interest
 
Minority Interest In Consolidated Joint Ventures — Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures represents net income (loss) attributable to joint venture partners. Such joint venture partners originally owned between 11%-30% of 17 hotel properties acquired on April 11, 2007. On December 15, 2007, the Company completed an asset swap with its partner in two of these joint ventures, whereby the Company surrendered its majority ownership interest in two hotel properties in exchange for the joint venture partner’s minority ownership interest in nine hotel properties. Upon completion of this asset swap, remaining joint venture partners now own between 11%-25% of six hotel properties.
 
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common shareholders after deducting dividends to Class B common unit holders based on the common unit holders’ weighted average limited partnership percentage ownership throughout the period.
 
Beginning one year after issuance, each common unit of limited partnership interest (including each Class B common unit) may be redeemed for either cash or one share of the Company’s common stock at the Company’s discretion, subject to contractual lock-up agreements that prevent holders of Class B common units from redeeming 2/3 of said units before 18 months and 1/3 of said units before two years from the issuance date. Beginning ten years after issuance, each Class B common unit of limited partnership interest may be converted into a common unit at either party’s discretion.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the following table summarizes information related to limited partnership units outstanding:
 
         
Units outstanding at January 1, 2005
    6,097,925  
Units issued during 2005
    4,994,150  
         
Units outstanding at December 31, 2005
    11,092,075  
Units issued during 2006
    3,814,842  
Units redeemed for common stock during 2006
    (1,394,492 )
         
Units outstanding at December 31, 2006
    13,512,425  
Units redeemed for common stock during 2007
    (165,582 )
         
Units outstanding at December 31, 2007
    13,346,843  
         
 
On July 13, 2006, the Company issued 3,814,842 Class B common units of limited partnership interest in connection with the acquisition of the Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel in Arlington, Virginia, of which 165,582 such units were redeemed for common stock on November 1, 2007. Aside from these Class B common units, all other outstanding units represent common units. Class B common units have a fixed dividend rate of 6.82% in years 1-3 and 7.2% thereafter, and have priority in payment of cash dividends over common unit holders but otherwise have no preference over common units.
 
As of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, all units of limited partnership interest represent a minority interest ownership of approximately 9.98%, 15.63%, and 20.20%, respectively.
 
15.   Income Taxes
 
For federal income tax purposes, the Company elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet certain organizational and operational stipulations, including a requirement that the Company distribute at least 90% its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. The Company currently intends to adhere to these requirements and maintain its REIT status. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes as well as to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income.
 
As of December 31, 2007, 111 of the Company’s 112 hotel properties were leased or owned by Ashford TRS (the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries) while the remaining hotel was leased on a triple-net lease basis to a third-party tenant. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, Ashford TRS recognized net book (loss) income of approximately ($8.5 million), ($5.5 million), and $13,000, respectively, and a (provision for) benefit from income taxes of approximately ($5.6 million), $2.7 million, and $184,000, respectively.


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For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the following table reconciles the (provision for) benefit from income taxes at statutory rates to the actual benefit from (provision for) income taxes recorded (in thousands):
 
                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
 
Benefit from income taxes at 35% statutory rate
  $ 8,633     $ 3,362     $ 2,106  
State income taxes benefit, net of Federal benefit
    286       433       268  
Foreign
    (95 )            
Other
    (361 )     629       197  
Valuation allowance
    (13,444 )     (1,479 )      
                         
(Provision for) benefit income taxes from:
                       
Continuing operations
    (4,981 )     2,945       2,571  
Discontinued operations
    (618 )     (226 )     (2,387 )
                         
Total
  $ (5,599 )   $ 2,719     $ 184  
                         
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, components of the (provision for) benefit from income taxes from continuing operations are as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
 
Current:
                       
Federal
    149     $ 1,657     $ 1,542  
State
    (838 )     213       293  
Foreign
    (95 )            
                         
Total current
    (784 )     1,870       1,835  
Deferred:
                       
Federal
    (3,720 )     953       509  
State
    (477 )     122       227  
                         
Total deferred
    (4,197 )     1,075       736  
                         
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes from continuing operations
    (4,981 )   $ 2,945     $ 2,571  
                         
 
In May 2006, the State of Texas adopted House Bill 3, which modified the state’s franchise tax structure, replacing the previous tax based on capital or earned surplus with a margin tax (the Texas Margin Tax) effective with franchise tax reports filed on or after January 1, 2008. The Texas Margin Tax is computed by applying the applicable tax rate (1% for the Company’s business) to the profit margin, which is generally determined by total revenue less either the cost of goods sold or compensation as applicable. Although House Bill 3 states that the Texas Margin Tax is not an income tax, the Company believes that SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, applies to the Texas Margin Tax. However, the Partnership has determined that the impact of the Texas Margin Tax is insignificant as of December 31, 2007. The Company may be required to record an income tax provision for the Texas Margin Tax in future periods.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the provision for income taxes includes interest and penalties paid to taxing authorities of approximately $215,000. At December 31, 2007, the Company determined that there were no amounts to accrue for interest and penalties due to taxing authorities.


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At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s deferred tax assets (liabilities) and related valuation allowance consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 609     $ 152  
Unearned income
    1,405       1,479  
Unfavorable management contract liability
    9,242       6,245  
Federal and state net operating losses
    43,472       1,673  
Accrued expenses
    3,579       1,312  
Prepaid expenses
    (7,047 )      
Interest expense carryforward
    3,009       729  
Tax property basis greater(less) than book
    9,290       (216 )
Other
    858        
                 
Gross deferred tax asset
    64,417       11,374  
Valuation allowance
    (64,137 )     (7,724 )
                 
Net deferred tax asset
  $ 280     $ 3,650  
                 
 
At December 31, 2007, the Company increased the valuation allowance to approximately $64.1 million to fully offset its net deferred tax asset except for certain minor deductible temporary differences. As a result of Ashford TRS losses in 2007 and 2006, and the limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code on the utilization of net operating losses of acquired subsidiaries, the Company believes that it is more likely than not its net deferred tax asset will not be realized, and therefore, has provided a valuation allowance to fully reserve against these amounts. In addition, at December 31, 2007, Ashford TRS has net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $110.2 million, which are available to offset future taxable income, if any, through 2027. Approximately $60.1 million of the $110.2 million net operating loss carryforward is attributable to acquired subsidiaries and subject to substantial limitations on its use.
 
16.   Related Party Transactions
 
Under management agreements with related parties owned by the Company’s Chairman and its Chief Executive Officer, the Company pays such related parties a) monthly property management fees equal to the greater of $10,000 (CPI adjusted) or 3% of gross revenues as well as annual incentive management fees, if certain operational criteria are met, b) market service fees on the approved capital improvements, including project management fees of up to 4% of project costs, and c) other reimbursements as approved by the Company’s independent directors. As of December 31, 2007, these related parties managed 43 of the Company’s 112 hotels while unaffiliated management companies managed the remaining 69 hotel properties.
 
Under agreements with both related parties and unaffiliated hotel managers, the Company incurred property management fees, including incentive property management fees, of approximately $59.6 million, $25.0 million, and $15.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Regarding the $59.6 million incurred for the year ended December 31, 2007, approximately $13.1 million and $46.5 million relates to related parties and third parties, respectively. Regarding the $25.0 million incurred for the year ended December 31, 2006, approximately $9.1 million and $15.9 million relates to related parties and third parties, respectively. Regarding the $15.2 million incurred for the year ended December 31, 2005, approximately $7.3 million and $8.0 million relates to related parties and third parties, respectively. Incentive property management fees are included in indirect expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.


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Under these agreements with related parties, the Company also incurred market service and project management fees related to capital improvement projects of approximately $9.0 million, $5.1 million, and $3.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.
 
In addition, these related parties fund certain corporate general and administrative expenses on behalf of the Company, including rent, payroll, office supplies, travel, and accounting. These related parties allocate such charges to the Company based on various methodologies, including headcount and actual amounts incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, such costs were approximately $3.2 million, $3.6 million, and $3.0 million, respectively.
 
Management agreements with related parties include exclusivity clauses that require the Company to engage such related parties, unless the Company’s independent directors either (i) unanimously vote to hire a different manager or developer or (ii) by a majority vote elect not to engage such related party because special circumstances exist or, based on the related party’s prior performance, it is believed that another manager or developer could materially improve the performance of such management duties.
 
On March 16, 2005, the Company acquired 21 hotel properties and an office building from selling entities controlled by affiliates of Fisher Brothers, Gordon Getty Trust, and George Soros, which collectively owned approximately 78% of the acquired properties, and certain members of the Company’s senior management, which collectively owned approximately 22% of the acquired properties, for approximately $250.0 million. The $250.0 million purchase price consisted of approximately $35.0 million in cash, approximately $164.7 million in assumed mortgage debt, and approximately $50.3 million worth of limited partnership units. Company management received 100% of their net consideration for the acquisition in the form of limited partnership units, whereas the third parties received 50% of their consideration in limited partnership units and 50% in cash. The 21 acquired hotels were among the 27 hotel properties for which the Company provided asset management and consulting services for related parties, who subsequently sold the remaining six properties. However, the related parties, pursuant to an agreement, will continue to guarantee a minimum annual fee of approximately $1.2 million through December 31, 2008. In addition, related to this acquisition, the Company’s Board of Directors formed a Special Committee solely comprised of independent directors to evaluate this transaction. In connection with their services, the Special Committee retained independent advisors to review, evaluate, and negotiate the transaction, which the Special Committee unanimously approved.
 
Upon formation of the Company on August 29, 2003, the Company agreed to indemnify certain related parties, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chairman, who contributed hotel properties in connection with the Company’s initial public offering in exchange for operating partnership units, against the income tax such related parties may incur if the Company disposes of one of these properties.
 
17.   Commitments and Contingencies
 
Restricted Cash — Under certain management and debt agreements existing at December 31, 2007, the Company escrows payments required for insurance, real estate taxes, and debt service. In addition, for certain properties with underlying debt, the Company escrows 4% to 6% of gross revenue for capital improvements.
 
Franchise Fees — Under franchise agreements existing at December 31, 2007, the Company pays franchisors royalty fees between 2.5% and 6% of gross room revenue, 3.0% food and beverage revenue, fees for marketing, reservations, and other related activities aggregating between 1% and 3.75% of gross room revenue. These franchise agreements expire from 2011 through 2027. When a franchise term expires, the franchisor has no obligation to renew the franchise. A franchise termination could have a material adverse effect on the operations or the underlying value of the affected hotel due to loss of associated name recognition, marketing support, and centralized reservation systems provided by the franchisor. A franchise termination could also have a material adverse effect on cash available for distribution to stockholders. In addition, if the Company terminates a franchise


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prior to its expiration date, the Company may be liable for up to three times the average annual franchise fees incurred for that property.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company incurred franchise fees of approximately $27.9 million, $18.0 million, and $13.9 million, respectively. Franchise fees related to continuing operations are included in indirect hotel operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
Management Fees — Under management agreements existing at December 31, 2007, the Company pays a) monthly property management fees equal to the greater of $10,000 (CPI adjusted) 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 the Company’s independent directors. These management agreements expire from 2008 through 2027, with renewal options on agreements with related parties of up to 25 additional years. If the Company terminates a management agreement prior to its expiration, it may be liable for estimated management fees through the remaining term of the related contract or, in certain circumstances, allowed to substitute a new management agreement related to a different hotel. To date, the Company has terminated certain management agreements upon sale of the related hotels prior to such agreements’ expirations. In such cases, the Company has either a) received termination fee waivers from related parties managing the hotels or b) substituted a similar management agreement.
 
Leases  — The Company leases certain equipment, land, and facilities under non-cancelable operating leases, which expire between 2040 and 2084, including six ground leases and one air lease related to its hotel properties. Several of these leases are subject to base rent plus contingent rent based on the related property’s financial results. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company recognized rent expense of approximately $8.6 million, $3.9 million, and $2.3 million, respectively. Rent expense related to continuing operations is included in indirect hotel operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company also owns equipment acquired under capital leases, included in Investment in Hotel Properties, which expire between 2007 and 2012, and have interest rates ranging between 7.15% and 11.64%.
 
As of December 31, 2007, future minimum annual commitments for non-cancelable lease agreements are as follows (in thousands):
 
                 
    Operating
    Capital
 
    Leases     Leases  
 
2008
    5,203       235  
2009
    4,223       263  
2010
    3,693        
2011
    3,539        
2012
    3,424        
Thereafter
    178,948        
                 
Total future minimum lease payments
  $ 199,030     $ 498  
                 
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, assets acquired under capital leases consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Assets under capital leases
  $ 781     $ 1,036  
Accumulated depreciation
    (372 )     (609 )
                 
Assets under capital leases, net
  $ 409     $ 427  
                 


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At December 31, 2007, the Company had capital commitments of approximately $40.6 million relating to general capital improvements that are expected to be paid in the next 12 months.
 
Employment Agreements  — The Company’s employment agreements with certain executive officers provide for minimum annual base salaries, other fringe benefits, and non-compete clauses as determined by the Board of Directors. The employment agreements terminate on December 31, 2008, with automatic one-year renewals, unless terminated by either party upon six months’ notice, subject to severance provisions.
 
Employee Incentive Plan — The Company’s Employee Savings and Incentive Plan (“ESIP”), a nonqualified compensation plan that covers employees who work at least 25 hours per week, allows eligible employees to contribute up to 100% of their compensation to various investment funds. The Company matches 25% of the first 10% each employee contributes. Employee contributions vest immediately whereas Company contributions vest 25% annually. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company incurred matching expenses of approximately $7,000, $34,000, and $60,000, respectively.
 
401(k) Plan — Effective January 1, 2006, the Company created a 401(k) Plan, a qualified contribution retirement plan that covers employees 21 years of age or older who have completed one year of service and work a minimum of 1,000 hours annually. The 401(k) Plan allows eligible employees to defer receipt of up to 100% of their compensation, subject to IRS-imposed limitations, and contribute such amounts to various investment funds. The Company matches 50% of amounts contributed up to 6% of a particular employee’s salary. However, for each employee, Company matching only occurs in either the 401(k) Plan or the ESIP, as directed by the employee. Employee contributions vest immediately whereas Company contributions vest 25% annually. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company incurred matching expenses of approximately $91,000 and $73,000, respectively.
 
Litigation  — The Company is currently subject to litigation arising in the normal course of its business. In the opinion of management, none of these lawsuits or claims against the Company, either individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, management believes the Company has adequate insurance in place to cover any such significant litigation.
 
Taxes — If the Company disposes of the four remaining properties contributed in connection with its IPO in exchange for units of operating partnership, the Company may be obligated to indemnify the contributors, including the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer whom have substantial ownership interests, against the tax consequences of the sale. In addition, the Company agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain non-recourse mortgage indebtedness of at least $16.0 million, which allows contributors of the Las Vegas hotel property to defer gain recognition in connection with its contribution.
 
Additionally, for certain periods of time, the Company is prohibited from selling or transferring the Sea Turtle Inn in Atlantic Beach, Florida, and the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia, if as a result, the entity from which the Company acquired the property would recognize gain for federal tax purposes.
 
Further, in connection with the Company’s acquisition of certain properties on March 16, 2005 that were contributed in exchange for units of operating partnership, the Company agreed to certain tax indemnities with respect to 11 of these properties. If the Company disposes of these 11 properties or reduces debt on these properties in a transaction that results in a taxable gain to the contributors, the Company may be obligated to indemnify the contributors or their specified assignees against the tax consequences of the transaction.
 
In general, tax indemnities equal the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities the contributor or its specified assignee incurs with respect to the gain allocated to the contributor. The contribution agreements’ terms generally require the Company to gross-up tax indemnity payments for the amount of income taxes due as a result of such tax indemnities.


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18.   Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
As of December 31, 2007, the Company’s $2.7 billion debt portfolio consisted of approximately $510.3 million of variable-rate debt and approximately $2.2 billion of fixed-rate debt, with interest rates ranging from 5.42% to 7.24%. As of December 31, 2007, the Company’s $94.2 million portfolio of mezzanine and first-mortgage loans receivable consisted of approximately $57.9 million of variable-rate notes and approximately $36.5 million of fixed-rate notes, all with interest rates of 14%.
 
As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s $1.1 billion debt portfolio consisted of approximately $237.0 million of variable-rate debt and approximately $854.2 million of fixed-rate debt, with interest rates ranging from 5.41% to 7.24%. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s $103.0 million portfolio of mezzanine and first-mortgage loans receivable consisted of approximately $80.0 million of variable-rate notes and approximately $23.0 million of fixed-rate notes, with interest rates ranging from 14.0% to 15.0%.
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, amounts due from or to affiliates or third-party hotel managers, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments.
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the carrying values of variable-rate notes receivable, variable-rate indebtedness, and capital leases payable approximates their fair values because the interest rates on these financial instruments are variable or approximate current interest rates charged on similar financial instruments. However, due to the Company’s significant holdings of fixed-rate financial instruments at December 31, 2007 and 2006, carrying values and related estimated fair values of notes receivable and indebtedness as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows (in thousands):
 
                                 
    December 31, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    Carrying Value     Fair Value     Carrying Value     Fair Value  
 
Notes receivable
  $ 94,394     $ 97,776     $ 102,977     $ 111,048  
Indebtedness
  $ 2,700,775     $ 2,705,218     $ 1,091,150     $ 1,099,775  
 
Fair values presented in the above tables are based on estimates that consider the terms of the individual instruments. However, there is not an active market for these instruments. Therefore, the estimated fair values do not necessarily represent the amounts at which these instruments could be purchased, sold, or settled.
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, derivatives with a fair value of approximately $21,000 and $222,000, respectively, were included in other assets. Derivatives owned as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 are described below:
 
On October 28, 2005, the Company purchased a 7.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $45.0 million notional amount, which matured October 15, 2007, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $45.0 million of its variable-rate debt. The Company designated the $45.0 million cap as a cash flow hedge of its exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt. On February 9, 2006, the Company paid down the related hedged $45.0 million revolving mortgage loan, due October 10, 2008, to $100 and discontinued hedge accounting related to this derivative as it no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge.
 
On December 6, 2006, the Company purchased a 6.25% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $212.0 million notional amount, which matures December 11, 2009, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $212.0 million of its variable-rate debt. The Company designated the $212.0 million cap as a cash flow hedge of its exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt. On February 6, 2007, the Company paid down the related hedged $212.0 million mortgage loan, due December 11, 2009, by approximately $28.0 million and discontinued hedge accounting related to $28.0 million of this derivative.
 
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that the Company intends to draw over the next two years as capital expenditures are incurred. As this cap did not meet applicable hedge accounting criteria, it is not designated as a cash flow hedge.
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company purchased four 6.0% LIBOR interest rate caps with a total notional amount of approximately $555.1 million, which mature May 9, 2009, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $555.1 million of its variable-rate debt. On April 25, 2007, the Company paid down the related hedged $555.1 million mortgage loan, due May 9, 2009, by approximately $180.1 million and terminated a corresponding amount of these caps. As the remaining $375.0 million of these caps did not meet applicable hedge accounting criteria, such derivatives are not designated as cash flow hedges.
 
On October 15, 2007, the Company purchased a 7.0% LIBOR interest rate cap with a $47.5 million notional amount, which matures October 15, 2008, to limit its exposure to rising interest rates on $47.5 million of its variable-rate debt. The Company designated the $47.5 million cap as a cash flow hedge of its exposure to changes in interest rates on a corresponding amount of variable-rate debt. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on estimated fair value amounts.
 
19.   Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, interest paid was approximately $138.3 million, $45.0 million, and $32.4 million, respectively.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, income taxes paid was approximately $701,000, $1.3 million, and $1.9 million, respectively.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded the following non-cash transactions: a) on March 27, 2007, the Company issued 838,500 shares of restricted common stock to its executives and certain employees, b) on April 11, 2007, in connection with its acquisition of a 51-property hotel portfolio, the Company assumed eleven mortgage loans totaling approximately $562.1 million (or approximately $432.3 million net of debt attributable to joint venture partners) and recognized debt premiums of approximately $2.7 million, c) on April 11, 2007, the in connection with its acquisition of the remaining 15% joint venture interest in a hotel property, the Company assumed debt attributable to the joint venture partner of approximately $4.6 million, d) on May 15, 2007, the Company issued 16,000 shares of common stock to its directors, e) on November 1, 2007, the Company issued 165,582 shares of common stock in exchange for 165,582 units of limited partnership interest, f) on December 15, 2007, in connection with an asset swap with a joint venture partner, the Company assumed $41.9 million of debt previously attributable to the joint venture partner’s minority ownership in nine acquired hotel properties that secured such debt and ceded $80.1 million of debt previously attributable to its majority ownership in the two surrendered hotel properties that secured such debt, and g) during the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized non-cash preferred dividends of approximately $845,000 related to the amortization of the discount associated with its Series C preferred stock.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded the following non-cash transactions: a) on March 24, 2006, in connection with the sale of eight hotel properties, the buyer assumed approximately $93.7 million of the Company’s mortgage debt, b) on March 28, 2006, the Company issued 642,557 shares of restricted common stock to its executives and certain employees of the Company and its affiliates, c) on May 2, 2006, the Company issued 16,000 shares of common stock to its directors, d) on July 13, 2006, in connection with its acquisition of a hotel property, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of approximately $53.3 million and recognized a debt premium of approximately $2.1 million, e) on July 13, 2006, in connection with its acquisition of a hotel property, the Company issued 3,814,842 units of limited partnership interest, f) on August 1, 2006, the Company issued 3,000 shares of restricted common stock to certain employees of the Company, and g) during the


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year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued 1,394,492 shares of common stock in exchange for 1,394,492 units of limited partnership interest.
 
20.   Segments Reporting
 
The Company presently operates in two business segments within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments and hotel financing. Direct hotel investments refer to owning hotels through either acquisition or new development. Management reports operating results of direct hotel investments on an aggregate basis as substantially all of the Company’s hotel investments have similar economic characteristics and exhibit similar long-term financial performance. Hotel financing refers to owning subordinate hotel-related mortgages through acquisition or origination. The Company does not allocate corporate-level accounts to its operating segments, including corporate general and administrative expenses, non-operating interest income, interest expense, provision for income taxes, and minority interest.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2007, financial information related to the Company’s reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):
 
                                 
    Direct Hotel
    Hotel
             
    Investments     Financing     Corporate     Consolidated  
 
Total revenues
  $ 1,117,762     $ 11,005     $     $ 1,128,767  
Operating expenses
    797,422                   797,422  
Depreciation and amortization
    153,285                   153,285  
Corporate general and administrative
                26,953       26,953  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    167,055       11,005       (26,953 )     151,107  
Interest income
                3,178       3,178  
Interest expense
                (133,275 )     (133,275 )
Amortization of loan costs
                (5,838 )     (5,838 )
Write-off of loan costs
                (4,216 )     (4,216 )
                                 
Income (loss) before minority interest and benefit from income taxes
    167,055       11,005       (167,104 )     10,956  
Provision for income taxes
                (4,981 )     (4,981 )
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures
                (323 )     (323 )
Minority interest related to limited partners
                (1,684 )     (1,684 )
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 167,055     $ 11,005     $ (174,092 )   $ 3,968  
                                 
Income from discontinued operations, net
                            26,192  
                                 
Net income
                          $ 30,160  
                                 


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For the year ended December 31, 2006, financial information related to the Company’s reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):
 
                                 
    Direct Hotel
    Hotel
             
    Investments     Financing     Corporate     Consolidated  
 
Total revenues
  $ 456,270     $ 14,858     $     $ 471,128  
Operating expenses
    325,198                   325,198  
Depreciation and amortization
    48,460                   48,460  
Corporate general and administrative
                20,359       20,359  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    82,612       14,858       (20,359 )     77,111  
Interest income
                2,917       2,917  
Interest expense
                (43,201 )     (43,201 )
Amortization of loan costs
                (1,984 )     (1,984 )
Write-off of loan costs
                (101 )     (101 )
                                 
Income (loss) before minority interest and benefit from income taxes
    82,612       14,858       (62,728 )     34,742  
Benefit from income taxes
                2,945       2,945  
Minority interest related limited partners
                (4,540 )     (4,540 )
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 82,612     $ 14,858     $ (64,323 )   $ 33,147  
                                 
Income from discontinued operations, net
                            4,649  
                                 
Net income
                          $ 37,796  
                                 


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For the year ended December 31, 2005, financial information related to the Company’s reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):
 
                                 
    Direct Hotel
    Hotel
             
    Investments     Financing     Corporate     Consolidated  
 
Total revenues
  $ 290,494     $ 13,323     $     $ 303,817  
Operating expenses
    207,989                   207,989  
Depreciation and amortization
    27,218                   27,218  
Corporate general and administrative
                14,523       14,523  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    55,287       13,323       (14,523 )     54,087  
Interest income
                1,027       1,027  
Interest expense
                (30,772 )     (30,772 )
Amortization of loan costs
                (3,900 )     (3,900 )
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
                (5,803 )     (5,803 )
Loss on debt extinguishment
                (10,000 )     (10,000 )
                                 
Income (loss) before minority interest and provision for income taxes
    55,287       13,323       (63,971 )     4,639  
Benefit from income taxes
                2,571       2,571  
Minority interest related limited partners
                (1,482 )     (1,482 )
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 55,287     $ 13,323     $ (62,882 )   $ 5,728  
                                 
Income from discontinued operations, net
                            3,709  
                                 
Net income
                          $ 9,437  
                                 
 
As of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, aside from the Company’s $94.2 million, $103.0 million, and $108.3 million notes receivable portfolio, respectively, all assets of the Company primarily relate to the direct hotel investments segment. In addition, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, all capital expenditures incurred by the Company relate to the direct hotel investments segment.
 
As of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, all of the Company’s owned hotels were domestically located except for the Hyatt Regency in Montreal, Canada, acquired April 11, 2007. In addition, as of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, all hotels securing the Company’s notes receivable were domestically located with the exception of one hotel securing an $18.2 million loan receivable, which is located in Nevis, West Indies.
 
21.   Business Combinations
 
On February 24, 2006, the Company acquired the Marriott at Research Triangle Park hotel property in Durham, North Carolina, from Host Marriott Corporation for approximately $28.0 million in cash. The Company used proceeds from its sale of two hotels on January 17, 2006 and its follow-on public offering on January 25, 2006 to fund this acquisition.
 
On April 19, 2006, the Company acquired the Pan Pacific San Francisco Hotel in San Francisco, California, from W2001 Pac Realty, L.L.C. for approximately $95.0 million in cash and immediately re-branded the property as a JW Marriott. The Company used proceeds from two credit facility draws of approximately $88.9 million and $15.0 million to fund this acquisition. In connection with the re-branding of this hotel, Marriott contributed $5.0 million, which the Company recorded, net of certain reimbursements to Marriott, as deferred incentive management fees. Deferred management fees are amortized as a reduction to management fees on a straight-line basis over the term of the management agreement, which expires in 2026.


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On July 13, 2006, the Company acquired the Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel in Arlington, Virginia, from EADS Associates Limited Partnership for approximately $107.2 million. The purchase price consisted of the assumption of approximately $53.3 million of mortgage debt, the issuance of approximately $42.7 million worth of limited partnership units, which equates to 3,814,842 units valued at $11.20 per unit, approximately $2.5 million in cash paid in lieu of units, the reimbursement of capital expenditures costs of approximately $7.2 million, and other net closing costs and adjustments of approximately $1.5 million. The limited partnership units issued represent Class B common units, which are more fully described in note 14. For accounting purposes, these units were valued at approximately $40.6 million or $10.64 per unit, which represents the average market price of the Company’s common stock from five business days before the definitive agreement was finalized on May 18, 2006 to five business days after such date. In addition, the Company assumed the existing management agreement which expires in 2017 with three ten-year renewal options. The management agreement provides for a base management fee of 3% of the hotel’s gross revenues plus certain incentive management fees. Based on the Company’s review of this management agreement, the Company concluded that the terms are more favorable to the manager than a typical current-market management agreement. Hence, the Company recorded an unfavorable contract liability of approximately $15.8 million related to this management agreement, which is amortized as a reduction to incentive management fees on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the management agreement.
 
On November 9, 2006, the Company acquired the Westin O’Hare hotel property in Rosemont, Illinois, from JER Partners for approximately $125.0 million in cash. To fund this acquisition, the Company used cash available on its balance sheet and proceeds from a $101.0 million mortgage loan executed on November 16, 2006.
 
On December 7, 2006, the Company acquired a seven-property hotel portfolio (“MIP Portfolio”) from a partnership of affiliates of Oak Hill Capital Partners, The Blackstone Group, and Interstate Hotels and Resorts for approximately $267.2 million in cash. Of the seven acquired hotels, five were considered core hotels while two were immediately held for sale. To fund this acquisition, the Company used cash available on its balance sheet, proceeds from a $25.0 million draw on a credit facility, and proceeds from a $212.0 million mortgage loan executed on December 7, 2006.
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company acquired a 51-property hotel portfolio (“CNL Portfolio”) from CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (“CNL”) for approximately $2.4 billion plus closing costs of approximately $96.0 million. The Company acquired 100% of 33 properties and interests ranging from 70%-89% in 18 properties through existing joint ventures. To fund this acquisition, the Company utilized several sources as follows: a) borrowings of approximately $928.5 million of ten-year, fixed-rate debt at an average blended interest rate of 5.95%, approximately $555.1 million of two-year, variable-rate debt with three one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%, and approximately $325.0 million of one-year, variable-rate debt with two one-year extension options at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5%, b) the sale of 8.0 million shares of Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for approximately $200.0 million less a commitment fee of approximately $6.3 million at a dividend rate of LIBOR plus 2.5%, c) assumed fixed-rate debt of approximately $562.1 million (or approximately $432.3 million net of debt attributable to joint venture partners), representing eleven fixed-rate loans with an average blended interest rate of 6.01% and expiration dates ranging from 2008 to 2027, and d) a $50.0 million draw on a newly executed $200.0 million credit facility with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a range of 1.55% to 1.95% depending on the loan-to-value ratio, which matures April 9, 2010 with two one-year extension options, and requires interest-only payments through maturity. With respect to this acquisition, the Company recognized the following:
 
  •  Based on the Company’s preliminary review of management agreements assumed, the Company believes the terms of certain management agreements are more favorable to the manager than typical current-market management agreements. As a result, the Company recorded an unfavorable contract liability of approximately $10.4 million related to these management agreements, which is amortized as a reduction to incentive management fees on a straight-line basis over the initial terms of the related management agreements.


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  •  Based on the Company’s preliminary assessment, the Company allocated approximately $14.0 million of the purchase price to intangible assets, which relate to a favorable market-rate ground lease and other identifiable intangible assets related to certain hotels.
 
  •  Based on the Company’s preliminary assessment, the Company believes that the terms of an assumed ground lease are more favorable to the lessor than typical current-market leases. As a result, the Company recorded an unfavorable lease liability of approximately $4.2 million related to this lease, which is classified in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and is amortized as a reduction to lease expense on a straight-line basis over the related remaining lease term, which expires in 2080.
 
  •  Regarding the assumed debt of approximately $562.1 million, the Company recorded these loans at premiums totaling approximately $2.7 million as the fixed interest rates on many of these loans exceeds current interest rates the Company would otherwise incur on similar financial instruments. The debt premiums are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the terms of the related loans using the effective interest method.
 
On April 11, 2007, the Company acquired the remaining 15% joint venture interest in the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Detroit, Michigan, for approximately $7.5 million, which represents approximately $2.9 million in cash and assumed debt of approximately $4.6 million. The Company acquired the other 85% interest pursuant to its acquisition of CNL Portfolio, which was consummated April 11, 2007, as discussed above.
 
On May 21, 2007, the Company acquired a Marriott Residence Inn and a Hampton Inn, both in Jacksonville, Florida, from MS Resort Holdings LLC for approximately $35.8 million in cash. The acquisition of these hotel properties, which were previously owned by CNL, related to the Company’s acquisition of the CNL Portfolio on April 11, 2007. The Company used proceeds from its sale of seven hotels on May 18, 2007 and cash available on its balance sheet to fund this acquisition.
 
On December 15, 2007, the Company completed an asset swap with Hilton Hotels Corporation, its partner in two joint ventures which were simultaneously dissolved, whereby the Company surrendered its majority ownership interest in two hotel properties in exchange for the joint venture partner’s minority ownership interest in nine hotel properties. In connection with this asset swap, the Company assumed $41.9 million of debt previously attributable to the joint venture partner’s minority ownership in the nine acquired hotel properties that secured such debt and ceded $109.5 million of debt, of which $80.1 million was attributable to its majority ownership in the two surrendered hotel properties that secured such debt and the remainder attributable to the joint venture partner’s former minority ownership. This asset swap resulted in the following changes in the Company’s ownership structure of the affected hotels:
 
                     
        Ownership  
Hotel Property
  Location   Pre-Asset Swap     Post-Asset Swap  
 
Embassy Suites
  Arlington, VA     75 %     100 %
Embassy Suites
  Portland, OR     70 %     100 %
Embassy Suites
  Santa Clara, CA     75 %     100 %
Embassy Suites
  Orlando, FL     75 %     100 %
Doubletree Guest Suites
  Arlington, VA     75 %     0 %
Hilton
  Costa Mesa, CA     70 %     100 %
Hilton
  Miami, FL     70 %     0 %
Hilton
  Tuscon, AZ     75 %     100 %
Hilton
  Dallas, TX     75 %     100 %
Hilton
  Rye Town, NY     75 %     100 %
Hilton
  Auburn Hills, MI     70 %     100 %


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
In connection with these acquisitions, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of the acquired hotels since the acquisition dates, all purchase prices were the result of arms-length negotiations, no value was assigned to goodwill or other intangible assets aside from those discussed above, and purchase price allocations related to certain acquisitions completed within the last year are preliminary subject to further internal review and third-party appraisals.
 
For acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2007, a condensed balance sheet showing the amounts assigned to each major asset or liability caption related to these acquisitions follows (in thousands):
 
                                         
                      Finalization
       
    CNL
    MS
    Hilton JVs
    of Purchase
       
    Portfolio     Portfolio     Asset Swap     Accounting     Total  
 
Investment in hotel properties
  $ 2,664,656     $ 35,707     $ 41,907     $ 5,374     $ 2,747,644  
Restricted cash
                             
Assets held for sale
                (212,929 )     (5,501 )     (218,430 )
Other assets
    87,859       378       (6,752 )     116       81,601  
Intangible assets
    13,796             514             14,310  
                                         
Total assets acquired
  $ 2,766,311     $ 36,085     $ (177,260 )   $ (11 )   $ 2,625,125  
                                         
Indebtedness
  $ 564,778     $     $ (109,458 )   $       455,320  
Other liabilities
    73,696       123       (3,066 )     0       70,753  
                                         
Total liabilities assumed
    638,474       123       (112,524 )     0       526,073  
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures
    113,516             (73,619 )           39,897  
Cash paid, including closing costs
    2,014,321       35,962       8,883       (11 )     2,059,155  
                                         
Total cash paid and liabilities assumed
  $ 2,766,311     $ 36,085     $ (177,260 )   $ (11 )   $ 2,625,125  
                                         


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
For acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2006, a condensed balance sheet showing the amounts assigned to each major asset or liability caption related to these acquisitions follows (in thousands):
 
                                                         
                                  Finalization
       
    Marriott at
    JW Marriott
    Marriott
    Westin
    MIP
    of Purchase
       
    RTP     Pan Pacific     Gateway     O’Hare     Portfolio     Accounting     Total  
 
Investment in hotel properties
  $ 28,164     $ 96,399     $ 123,740     $ 125,206     $ 226,333     $ 5,005     $ 604,847  
Restricted cash
                3,235             891             4,126  
Assets held for sale
                            42,706       (4,535 )     38,171  
Other assets
    489       1,490       3,883       2,300       5,842       0       14,004  
Intangible assets
                                         
                                                         
Total assets acquired
  $ 28,653     $ 97,889     $ 130,858     $ 127,506     $ 275,772     $ 470     $ 661,148  
                                                         
Indebtedness
  $     $     $ 55,427     $     $     $     $ 55,427  
Other liabilities
    120       1,780       17,282       3,215       1,784       312       24,493  
                                                         
Total liabilities assumed
    120       1,780       72,709       3,215       1,784       312       79,920  
Minority interest in limited partners
                40,590                         40,590  
Cash paid, including closing costs
    28,533       96,109       17,559       124,291       273,988       158       540,638  
                                                         
Total cash paid, liabilities assumed, and operating partnership units issued
  $ 28,653     $ 97,889     $ 130,858     $ 127,506     $ 275,772     $ 470     $ 661,148  
                                                         


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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
The following unaudited pro forma statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 are based on the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company adjusted to give effect to the completion of the aforementioned acquisitions and the related debt and equity offerings to fund these acquisitions as if such transactions occurred at the beginning of the periods presented (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (Unaudited)  
 
Total revenues
  $ 1,311,390     $ 1,255,725  
Operating expenses
    1,124,969       1,083,877  
                 
Operating income
    186,421       171,848  
Interest income
    3,178       2,917  
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs
    (167,279 )     (167,279 )
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees
    (4,216 )     (101 )
                 
Income before minority interest and income taxes
    18,104       7,385  
Provision for income taxes
    (5,798 )     (957 )
Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures
    (137 )     (214 )
Minority interest relating to limited partners
    (1,525 )     (1,024 )
                 
Income from continuing operations
    10,644       5,190  
Preferred dividends
    (28,072 )     (28,072 )
                 
Loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders
  $ (17,428 )   $ (22,882 )
                 
Basic and diluted:
               
Loss from continuing operations per share available to common shareholders
  $ (0.14 )   $ (0.19 )
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    121,292       121,292  
                 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
22.   Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
 
Selected quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 is below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
                                 
    First
    Second
    Third
    Fourth
 
    Quarter     Quarter     Quarter     Quarter  
 
Total revenue
                               
2007
  $ 153,301     $ 318,245     $ 312,170     $ 345,051  
                                 
2006
  $ 100,964     $ 114,805     $ 114,268     $ 141,091  
                                 
Total operating expenses
                               
2007
  $ 128,459     $ 277,058     $ 269,333     $ 302,811  
                                 
2006
  $ 83,441     $ 91,843     $ 96,990     $ 121,743  
                                 
Operating income
                               
2007
  $ 24,842     $ 41,187     $ 42,837     $ 42,240  
                                 
2006
  $ 17,523     $ 22,962     $ 17,278     $ 19,348  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
                               
2007
  $ 9,328     $ (1,315 )   $ 2,905     $ (6,951 )
                                 
2006
  $ 6,335     $ 10,108     $ 7,072     $ 9,632  
                                 
Net income (loss)
                               
2007
  $ 11,491     $ 21,084     $ 508     $ (2,923 )
                                 
2006
  $ 7,462     $ 11,023     $ 8,650     $ 10,661  
                                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
                               
2007
  $ 8,698     $ 14,051     $ (6,638 )   $ (9,941 )
                                 
2006
  $ 4,743     $ 8,305     $ 5,931     $ 7,942  
                                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders per share — basic
                               
2007
  $ 0.12     $ 0.13     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.08 )
                                 
2006
  $ 0.09     $ 0.15     $ 0.09     $ 0.11  
                                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders per share — diluted
                               
2007
  $ 0.12     $ 0.13     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.08 )
                                 
2006
  $ 0.09     $ 0.15     $ 0.09     $ 0.09  
                                 
 
  Note:  During 2007, the Company reclassified interest and related debt expense to the discontinued operations in accordance with EITF No. 87-24. Accordingly, all quarterly amounts presented for 2007 and 2006 have been restated to reflect this reclassification.
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) managed 42 and 24 of the Company’s properties, respectively. For these Marriott-managed hotels, the fiscal year reflects twelve weeks of


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
operations for each of the first three quarters of the year and sixteen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. For Marriott-managed hotels, the fourth quarters of 2007 and 2006 ended December 28th and December 29th, respectively.
 
23.   Subsequent Events (unaudited)
 
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company created the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“NDCP”), which allows designated employees the option to defer receipt of certain cash and restricted stock compensation and to index such amounts to selected investment funds. With certain exceptions, payments under NDCP will be upon a) a fixed date, as selected by the employee, b) termination of employment, or c) an unforeseeable emergency.
 
On January 2, 2008, the Company originated a $7.1 million mezzanine loan receivable, which is secured by one hotel, matures January 2011, at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9%, with interest-only payments through maturity.
 
On January 4, 2008, the Company drew $10.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On January 11, 2008, the Company sold its JW Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana, for approximately $67.5 million. As the Company acquired this property on April 11, 2007, no gain or loss will be recognized on this sale. In connection with this sale, the buyer assumed approximately $43.5 million mortgage debt, due August 1, 2010. In addition, the Company wrote-off the related debt premium balance of approximately $2.1 million and unamortized loan costs of approximately $155,000.
 
On January 14, 2008, the Company drew $30.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On January 22, 2008, the Company formed a joint venture with Prudential Real Estate Investors (“PREI”) to invest in structured debt and equity hotel investments in the United States. The joint venture, which is expected to be funded over the next two years, will ultimately be capitalized with $300 million from investors in a fund managed by PREI and $100 million from the Company. The Company and PREI will contribute the capital required for each mezzanine investment on a 25%/75% basis, respectively. The Company will be entitled to annual management and sourcing fees, reimbursement of expenses, and a promoted yield equal to a current 1.3x the venture yield subject to maximum threshold limitations, but further enhanced by an additional promote based upon a total net return to PREI. PREI’s equity will be in a senior position on each investment. With limited exceptions, the joint venture will be the primary vehicle for the Company’s hotel lending efforts. The joint venture will have the right of first refusal on all mezzanine investment opportunities presented by the Company, provided the investment meets certain criteria. On February 6, 2008, PREI acquired a 75% interest in the Company’s $21.5 million mezzanine loan receivable, which the Company originated December 5, 2007, is secured by two hotels, and matures January 2018. Simultaneously, the Company and PREI capitalized the joint venture by contributing this $21.5 million mezzanine loan receivable to the joint venture.
 
On February 6, 2008, the Company drew $20.0 million on its $300.0 million credit facility, due April 9, 2010.
 
On February 6, 2008, the Company acquired a $38.0 million mezzanine loan receivable for approximately $33.0 million, which is secured by one hotel, matures June 2017, at an interest rate of 9.66%, with interest-only payments through maturity.
 
On February 19, 2008, the Company acquired a $21.0 million senior mezzanine loan, which is secured by a 29-hotel portfolio, through its joint venture with PREI for approximately $17.5 million at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.75%, with interest only payments through maturity. This loan has an initial term of three years from origination with two one-year extension options.


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SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2007
 
                                             
Column A   Column B     Column C     Column D  
              Initial Cost     Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition  
                    FF&E, Buildings
          FF&E, Buildings
 
Hotel Property
  Location   Encumbrances     Land     and Improvements     Land     and Improvements  
    (In thousands)  
 
Embassy Suites
  Austin, TX   $ 14,296     $ 1,200     $ 11,531     $ 201     $ 3,060  
Embassy Suites
  Dallas, TX     8,449       1,871       10,960       244       3,043  
Embassy Suites
  Herndon, VA     26,000       1,298       11,775       282       3,682  
Embassy Suites
  Las Vegas, NV     32,176       3,300       20,055       404       7,441  
Embassy Suites
  Syracuse, NY     12,877       2,839       10,959             4,112  
Embassy Suites
  Flagstaff, AZ     11,407       1,267       4,873             1,789  
Embassy Suites
  Houston, TX     13,050       1,800       10,547             1,243  
Embassy Suites
  West Palm Beach, FL     18,525       5,106       18,703             (2,758 )
Embassy Suites
  Philadelphia, PA     27,313       5,791       35,740             4,363  
Embassy Suites
  Walnut Creek, CA     34,173       7,452       26,828             4,109  
Embassy Suites
  Arlington, VA     20,046       35,466       44,102             1,005  
Embassy Suites
  Portland, OR     21,515       10,938       61,903             227  
Embassy Suites
  Santa Clara, CA     20,198       8,800       48,128             2,645  
Embassy Suites
  Orlando, FL     5,488       5,580       22,638             30  
Radisson Hotel
  Holtsville, NY     6,300       5,745       17,014       13       4,089  
Radisson Hotel
  Rockland, MA     5,350       585       3,240             1,050  
Doubletree Guest Suites
  Columbus, OH     9,277             9,663             2,322  
Hilton Garden Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     11,098       1,751       9,920             1,772  
Hilton
  Fort Worth, TX     24,050       5,100       17,084               9,785  
Hilton
  Houston, TX     15,825       2,200       13,742             3,662  
Hilton
  St. Peterburg, FL     19,565       2,991       14,715             6,903  
Hilton
  Santa Fe, NM     19,572       7,004       11,632             3,612  
Hilton
  Bloomington, MN     46,386       5,685       61,479               1,809  
Hilton
  Washington DC     63,300       44,779       106,598             53  
Hilton
  La Jolla, CA     63,900             120,180             (1,052 )
Hilton
  Costa Mesa, CA     35,947       12,717       98,716             1,168  
Hilton
  Tuscon, AZ     42,185       11,836       55,996             1,545  
Hilton
  Dallas, TX     31,792       3,411       69,121             884  
Hilton
  Rye Town, NY     29,268       10,082       37,932             804  
Hilton
  Auburn Hills, MI     10,448       3,910       13,704             236  
Homewood Suites
  Mobile, AL     9,951       1,334       7,559             1,377  
Hampton Inn
  Lawrenceville, GA     5,974       697       3,951             439  
Hampton Inn
  Evansville, IN     7,155       1,301       5,599             2,465  
Hampton Inn
  Terre Haute, IN     9,466       700       7,745             1,434  
Hampton Inn
  Buford, GA     7,970       1,168       5,502             704  
Hampton Inn
  Houston, TX     8,187       2,712       14,793             257  
Hampton Inn
  Jacksonville, FL           1,701       13,328             14  
Marriott
  Durham, NC     25,983       1,794       26,370             4,228  


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Column A   Column B     Column C     Column D  
              Initial Cost     Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition  
                    FF&E, Buildings
          FF&E, Buildings
 
Hotel Property
  Location   Encumbrances     Land     and Improvements     Land     and Improvements  
    (In thousands)  
 
Marriott
  Arlington, VA     52,474       20,637       103,103             10,120  
Marriott
  Seattle,WA     135,710       31,888       133,899             5,973  
Marriott
  Bridgewater, NJ     75,391       4,948       92,486             157  
Marriott
  Plano, TX     79,575       2,665       93,891             314  
Marriott
  Dallas, TX     26,942       2,642       32,625             88  
JW Marriott
  San Francisco, CA                 96,423             13,650  
JW Marriott
  New Orleans, LA     45,630             66,690              
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Jacksonville, FL     8,168       1,348       7,636             1,146  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Baltimore, MD     18,061       2,502       13,666             1,132  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     8,445       1,122       5,279             866  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Buford, GA     8,193       1,132       6,480             237  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Gaithersburg, MD     15,680       2,200       19,827             1,513  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Centerville, VA     9,150       1,806       11,780             1,319  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Charlotte, NC     6,300       1,235       7,090             299  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Durham, NC     5,400       1,090       4,051             240  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     30,213       8,431       28,314             494  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     21,920       5,600       20,871             38  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Plymouth Meeting, PA     20,000       3,140       24,855             41  
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Glen Allen, VA     15,286       2,000       15,672             13  
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     8,277       840       4,489             196  
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     15,930       6,364       10,501             1,061  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Bloomington, IN     12,323       900       11,034             1,534  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Columbus, IN     6,318       673       5,165             1,112  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Louisville, KY     15,010       1,352       13,467             338  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Crystal City, VA     34,505       5,411       38,746             3,827  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL     15,000       2,244       19,216             510  

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Column A   Column B     Column C     Column D  
              Initial Cost     Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition  
                    FF&E, Buildings
          FF&E, Buildings
 
Hotel Property
  Location   Encumbrances     Land     and Improvements     Land     and Improvements  
    (In thousands)  
 
Courtyard by Marriott
  Overland Park, KS     12,620       1,868       14,114             1,347  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Palm Desert, CA     11,350       2,722       12,071             1,476  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Foothill Ranch, CA     14,000       2,447       17,123             318  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Alpharetta, GA     10,800       2,244       12,422             1,569  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Philadelphia, PA     42,783       9,608       95,232             535  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Seattle,WA     59,868       17,351       58,700             153  
Courtyard by Marriott
  San Francisco, CA     68,540       22,154       72,102             2,292  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     29,190       7,227       27,842             1,857  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Oakland, CA     24,002       5,000       19,799             86  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Scottsdale, AZ     23,043       3,700       24,498             363  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Plano, TX     19,688       2,069       22,010             103  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Edison, NJ     12,640       2,100       12,082              
Courtyard by Marriott
  Newark, CA     6,227       2,800       11,036             34  
Courtyard by Marriott
  Manchester, CT     6,102       1,277       7,380             (7 )
Courtyard by Marriott
  Basking Ridge, NJ     42,640       5,300       45,347             1,393  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Lake Buena Vista, FL     25,065       2,555       22,887             2,771  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Evansville, IN     6,911       960       6,285             943  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Orlando, FL     36,470       6,554       41,939             999  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Falls Church, VA     23,850       2,752       35,058             2,095  
Marriott Residence Inn
  San Diego, CA     21,375       3,156       29,589             2,055  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Salt Lake City, UT     14,700       1,897       16,429             466  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Palm Desert, CA     11,750       3,280       10,528             1,189  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Las Vegas, NV     54,361       18,177       49,524             172  

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Column A   Column B     Column C     Column D  
              Initial Cost     Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition  
                    FF&E, Buildings
          FF&E, Buildings
 
Hotel Property
  Location   Encumbrances     Land     and Improvements     Land     and Improvements  
    (In thousands)  
 
Marriott Residence Inn
  Phoenix, AZ     23,150       4,100       26,087             83  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Plano, TX     14,760       2,000       16,551             177  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Newark, CA     11,120       3,200       11,958             16  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Manchester, CT           1,434       8,298             (2 )
Marriott Residence Inn
  Atlanta, GA     15,933       1,860       16,440             111  
Marriott Residence Inn
  Jacksonville, FL           1,997       18,681             164  
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     20,230       4,700       17,282             515  
Sea Turtle Inn
  Altantic Beach, FL     22,753       5,815       17,440             20,554  
Sheraton Hotel
  Langhorne, PA     18,382       2,037       12,624             6,654  
Sheraton Hotel
  Minneapolis, MN     19,575       2,953       14,753             2,408  
Sheraton Hotel
  Milford, MA     5,784       698       3,996             4,451  
Sheraton Hotel
  Indianapolis, IN     27,225       3,100       22,481             9,856  
Sheraton Hotel
  Anchorage, AK     24,607       4,023       40,207             3,676  
Sheraton Hotel
  Iowa City, IA     15,600       2,087       12,916             (5,453 )
Sheraton Hotel
  San Diego, CA     35,922       7,294       37,162             2,210  
Hyatt Regency
  Anaheim, CA           16,242       64,967             2,482  
Hyatt Regency
  Herndon, VA     47,450       6,753       66,196             2,212  
Hyatt Regency
  Montreal, CAN           7,785       42,402             1,150  
Hyatt Regency
  Detriot, MI     30,118       3,150       47,711             854  
Hyatt Regency
  Coral Gables, FL     39,784       4,700       50,108             134  
Crowne Plaza
  Beverly Hills, CA     32,025       6,510       22,458             3,193  
Crowne Plaza
  Key West, FL     29,474             27,746             3,935  
Annapolis Inn
  Annapolis, MD     12,850       3,028       7,962             5,107  
Westin
  Rosemonth, IL     101,000       14,033       111,198               1,225  
Renaissance
  Tampa, FL     45,695             74,508             352  
                                             
Totals
      $ 2,635,775     $ 570,778     $ 3,427,710     $ 1,144     $ 218,042  
                                             

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        Column E     Column F     Column G     Column H     Column I  
        Gross Carrying Amount at Close of Period                       Depreciable Life
 
              FF&E, Buildings
          Accumulated
    Construction
    Acquisition
    In Latest
 
Hotel Property
  Location   Land     and Improvements     Total     Depreciation     Date     Date     Income Statement  
 
Embassy Suites
  Austin, TX   $ 1,401     $ 14,591     $ 15,992     $ 5,241       August 1998               (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Dallas, TX     2,115       14,003       16,119       5,438       December 1998               (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Herndon, VA     1,580       15,457       17,037       5,304       December 1998               (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Las Vegas, NV     3,704       27,496       31,200       8,253       May 1999               (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Syracuse, NY     2,839       15,071       17,910       3,795               October 2003       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Flagstaff, AZ     1,267       6,662       7,929       1,499               October 2003       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Houston, TX     1,800       11,790       13,590       1,149               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  West Palm Beach, FL     5,106       15,945       21,051       1,745               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Philadelphia, PA     5,791       40,103       45,894       1,826               December 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Walnut Creek, CA     7,452       30,937       38,389       1,843               December 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Arlington, VA     35,466       45,107       80,573       2,145               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Portland, OR     10,938       62,130       73,068       2,518               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Santa Clara, CA     8,800       50,773       59,573       2,202               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Embassy Suites
  Orlando, FL     5,580       22,668       28,248       842               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Radisson Hotel
  Holtsville, NY     5,758       21,103       26,860       5,798               January 2001       (1 ),(2), (3)
Radisson Hotel
  Rockland, MA     585       4,290       4,875       677               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Doubletree Guest Suites
  Columbus, OH           11,985       11,985       2,566               October 2003       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton Garden Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     1,751       11,692       13,443       1,953               November 2003       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Fort Worth, TX     5,100       26,869       31,969       4,145               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Houston, TX     2,200       17,404       19,604       1,962               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  St. Petersburg, FL     2,991       21,618       24,609       2,698               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Santa Fe, NM     7,004       15,244       22,247       1,817               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Bloomington, MN     5,685       63,288       68,973       2,527               December 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Washington DC     44,779       106,651       151,430       5,754               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  La Jolla, CA           119,128       119,128       5,119               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Costa Mesa, CA     12,717       99,884       112,601       4,313               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Tuscon, AZ     11,836       57,541       69,377       4,118               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Dallas, TX     3,411       70,005       73,416       3,958               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Rye Town, NY     10,082       38,736       48,818       2,389               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hilton
  Auburn Hills, MI     3,910       13,940       17,850       569               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Homewood Suites
  Mobile, AL     1,334       8,936       10,270       1,284               November 2003       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hampton Inn
  Lawrenceville, GA     697       4,390       5,087       699               November 2003       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hampton Inn
  Evansville, IN     1,301       8,064       9,364       1,756               September 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hampton Inn
  Terre Haute, IN     700       9,179       9,879       1,276               September 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hampton Inn
  Buford, GA     1,168       6,206       7,374       843               July 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hampton Inn
  Houston, TX     2,712       15,050       17,762       964               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hampton Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     1,701       13,342       15,043       230               May 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott
  Durham, NC     1,794       30,598       32,392       2,405               February 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott
  Arlington, VA     20,637       113,223       133,860       5,208               July 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott
  Seattle,WA     31,888       139,872       171,760       4,782               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott
  Bridgewater, NJ     4,948       92,643       97,591       3,596               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott
  Plano, TX     2,665       94,205       96,870       3,811               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott
  Dallas, TX     2,642       32,713       35,355       1,480               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
JW Marriott
  San Francisco, CA           110,073       110,073       8,998               April 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
JW Marriott
  New Orleans, LA           66,690       66,690       3,437               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Jacksonville, FL     1,348       8,782       10,130       1,460               November 2003       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Baltimore, MD     2,502       14,798       17,300       1,757               May 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     1,122       6,145       7,267       811               July 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Buford, GA     1,132       6,717       7,849       861               July 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Gaithersburg, MD     2,200       21,340       23,540       1,598               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Centerville, VA     1,806       13,099       14,905       1,062               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Charlotte, NC     1,235       7,389       8,624       772               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Durham, NC     1,090       4,291       5,381       369               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     8,431       28,808       37,239       1,013               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     5,600       20,909       26,509       534               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Plymouth Meeting, PA     3,140       24,896       28,036       664               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  Glen Allen, VA     2,000       15,685       17,685       503               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Kennesaw, GA     840       4,685       5,525       514               July 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     6,364       11,562       17,926       557               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Bloomington, IN     900       12,568       13,468       1,713               September 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Columbus, IN     673       6,277       6,950       916               September 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Louisville, KY     1,352       13,805       15,157       1,928               September 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Crystal City, VA     5,411       42,573       47,984       3,362               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL     2,244       19,726       21,970       1,958               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Overland Park, KS     1,868       15,461       17,329       1,162               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)


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        Column E     Column F     Column G     Column H     Column I  
        Gross Carrying Amount at Close of Period                       Depreciable Life
 
              FF&E, Buildings
          Accumulated
    Construction
    Acquisition
    In Latest
 
Hotel Property
  Location   Land     and Improvements     Total     Depreciation     Date     Date     Income Statement  
 
Courtyard by Marriott
  Palm Desert, CA     2,722       13,547       16,269       1,145               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Foothill Ranch, CA     2,447       17,441       19,888       1,755               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Alpharetta, GA     2,244       13,991       16,235       1,203               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Philadelphia, PA     9,608       95,767       105,375       3,326               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Seattle,WA     17,351       58,853       76,204       1,887               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  San Francisco, CA     22,154       74,394       96,548       3,151               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Orlando, FL     7,227       29,699       36,926       1,126               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Oakland, CA     5,000       19,885       24,885       663               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Scottsdale, AZ     3,700       24,861       28,561       789               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Plano, TX     2,069       22,113       24,182       552               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Edison, NJ     2,100       12,082       14,182       691               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Newark, CA     2,800       11,070       13,870       745               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Manchester, CT     1,277       7,373       8,650       342               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Courtyard by Marriott
  Basking Ridge, NJ     5,300       46,740       52,040       1,618               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Lake Buena Vista, FL     2,555       25,658       28,213       4,141               March 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Evansville, IN     960       7,228       8,188       958               September 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Orlando, FL     6,554       42,938       49,492       4,109               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Falls Church, VA     2,752       37,153       39,905       2,807               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  San Diego, CA     3,156       31,644       34,800       2,580               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Salt Lake City, UT     1,897       16,895       18,792       1,178               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Palm Desert, CA     3,280       11,717       14,997       1,012               June 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Las Vegas, NV     18,177       49,696       67,873       1,819               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Phoenix, AZ     4,100       26,170       30,270       834               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Plano, TX     2,000       16,728       18,728       380               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Newark, CA     3,200       11,974       15,174       721               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Manchester, CT     1,434       8,296       9,730       343               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Atlanta, GA     1,860       16,551       18,411       363               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Marriott Residence Inn
  Jacksonville, FL     1,997       18,845       20,842       341               May 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  Manhattan Beach, CA     4,700       17,797       22,497       445               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sea Turtle Inn
  Altantic Beach, FL     5,815       37,994       43,809       4,037               April 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sheraton Hotel
  Langhorne, PA     2,037       19,278       21,315       3,569               July 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sheraton Hotel
  Minneapolis, MN     2,953       17,161       20,114       1,918               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sheraton Hotel
  Milford, MA     698       8,447       9,145       1,252               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sheraton Hotel
  Indianapolis, IN     3,100       32,337       35,437       3,224               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sheraton Hotel
  Anchorage, AK     4,023       43,883       47,906       1,977               December 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sheraton Hotel
  Iowa City, IA     2,087       7,463       9,550                     December 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Sheraton Hotel
  San Diego, CA     7,294       39,372       46,666       1,866               December 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hyatt Regency
  Anaheim, CA     16,242       67,449       83,691       10,502               October 2004       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hyatt Regency
  Herndon, VA     6,753       68,408       75,161       5,919               October 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hyatt Regency
  Montreal, CAN     7,785       43,552       51,337       2,976               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hyatt Regency
  Detriot, MI     3,150       48,560       51,710       2,850               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Hyatt Regency
  Coral Gables, FL     4,700       50,242       54,943       1,322               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
Crowne Plaza
  Beverly Hills, CA     6,510       25,651       32,161       2,346               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Crowne Plaza
  Key West, FL           31,681       31,681       2,645               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Annapolis Inn
  Annapolis, MD     3,028       13,069       16,098       1,878               March 2005       (1 ),(2), (3)
Westin
  Rosemonth, IL     14,033       112,423       126,456       7,405               November 2006       (1 ),(2), (3)
Renaissance
  Tampa, FL           74,860       74,860       2,987               April 2007       (1 ),(2), (3)
                                                             
Totals
      $ 571,922     $ 3,645,747     $ 4,217,669     $ 258,143                          
                                                             
 
 
(1) Estimated useful life for buildings is 39 years.
 
(2) Estimated useful life for building improvements is 15 years.
 
(3) Estimated useful life for furniture and fixtures is 3 to 5 years.

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    Years Ended December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
 
Investment in Real Estate:
                       
Beginning Balance
  $ 1,863,741     $ 1,284,368     $ 457,801  
Additions
    2,834,970       690,507       859,187  
Disposals
    (481,041 )     (111,134 )     (32,620 )
                         
Ending Balance
  $ 4,217,670     $ 1,863,741     $ 1,284,368  
                         
Accumulated Depreciation:
                       
Beginning Balance
  $ 113,980     $ 61,105     $ 31,342  
Depreciation expense
    167,506       52,075       29,771  
Loss from reclassification
          863        
Writeoffs
    (23,343 )     (63 )     (8 )
                         
Ending Balance
  $ 258,143     $ 113,980     $ 61,105  
                         
Investment in Real Estate, net
  $ 3,959,527     $ 1,749,761     $ 1,223,263  
                         


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SCHEDULE IV — MORTGAGE LOANS AND INTEREST EARNED ON REAL ESTATE
December 31, 2007
 
                                                         
                  Column D     Column E     Column F     Column G  
      Column B     Column C     Delinquent
    Being
    Accrued
    Interest Income
 
Column A           Balance at
    Principal at
    Foreclosed at
    Interest at
    During Year Ended
 
Description     Prior Liens     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2007  
    (In thousands)  
 
                                                         
Westin Hotel*
    Various securities     $     $ 11,000     $     $     $ 133     $ 1,561  
                                                         
Marriott Hotel
    Franklin, TN             4,000                   33       568  
                                                         
Doubletree Guest Suites
    Albuquerque, NM             3,000                         500  
                                                         
Four Seasons Resort
    Nevis, West Indies             18,200                   108       2,649  
                                                         
Portfolio: 105 Hotels
    Various             25,694                   165       2,680  
                                                         
Hilton Suites Galleria
    Dallas, Texas             7,000                   47       874  
                                                         
Wyndham Dallas North
    Dallas, Texas             4,000                   25       469  
                                                         
Westin Resorts
    Various             21,500                         230  
                                                         
                                                         
Total
          $     $ 94,394     $     $     $ 511     $ 9,531  
                                                         
                                                         
Related to paid-off mortgage receviables
                                                    1,474  
                                                         
                                                         
Total
                                                  $ 11,005  
                                                         
                                                         
Balance at January 1, 2007
  $ 102,977                                                  
                                                         
New mortgage loans
    21,500                                                  
                                                         
Principal payments
    (30,083 )                                                
                                                         
Other (describe)
                                                     
                                                         
                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2007
  $ 94,394                                                  
                                                         
 
 
* On December 13, 2007, the Company substituted the collaterals of mortgage-backed securities on this loan with various government securities.


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Exhibit Index
 
         
Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  3 .1   Articles of Amendment and Restatement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  3 .2.1   Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  3 .2.2   Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2.2 to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003)
  4 .1   Form of Certificate for Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Form S-11/A, filed on August 20, 2003)
  4 .1.1   Articles Supplementary for Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, dated September 15, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 21, 2004, for the event dated September 15, 2004)
  4 .1.2   Form of Certificate of Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 21, 2004, for the event dated September 15, 2004)
  4 .2   Articles Supplementary for Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, dated December 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated January 4, 2005, for the event dated December 28, 2004)
  4 .3   Articles Supplementary for Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, dated December 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated January 4, 2005, for the event dated December 28, 2004)
  4 .4   Articles Supplementary for Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  4 .5   Articles Supplementary for Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, dated July 17, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-A, filed July 17, 2007)
  4 .6   Form of Certificate of Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-A, filed July 17, 2007)
  10 .1.1   Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1.1 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .1.2   Amendment No. 1 to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.5 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated July 24, 2007, for the event dated July 18, 2007)
  *10 .1.3   Amendment No. 2 to Third Amended Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership.
  10 .2   Registration Rights Agreement among Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and the persons named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .3.1   Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Plan of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated May 9, 2005, for the event dated May 3, 2005)
  *10 .3.2   Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., dated January 1, 2008
  10 .4   Non-Compete Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Archie Bennett, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.1   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Montgomery J. Bennett (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.1.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Montgomery J. Bennett (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.11 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.2   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Douglas Kessler (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)


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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .5.2.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Douglas Kessler (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.7 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.3   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David A. Brooks (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.3.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David A. Brooks (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.9 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.4   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David Kimichik (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.4.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and David Kimichik (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.8 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .5.5   Employment Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Mark Nunneley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .5.5.1   Employment Agreement Amendment between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Mark Nunneley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.10 of Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2006)
  10 .6   Form of Management Agreement between Remington Lodging and Ashford TRS Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .6.1   Hotel Management Agreement between Remington Management, L.P. and Ashford TRS Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.1 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .7   Form of Lease Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and Ashford TRS Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .8.1   Assignment and Assumption of Contract and Contract Rights between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and Ashford Financial Corporation, dated October 7, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form 10-Q, filed on November 14, 2003)
  10 .8.2   Assignment and Assumption of Contract and Contract Rights between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and Ashford Financial Corporation, dated January 4, 2004 Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.2 to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003)
  10 .9   Guaranty by Ashford Financial Corporation in favor of Ashford Hospitality Trust Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .10   Mutual Exclusivity Agreement by and between Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., Remington Hotel Corporation and Remington Lodging and Hospitality, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .11   Tax Indemnification Agreement between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and the persons named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
  10 .12   Secured Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, dated February 5, 2004, among the Registrant and Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, as Administrative Agent and Sole Lead Arranger and Book Manager, and Merrill Lynch Capital, a division of Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services, Inc., as Syndication Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004)
  10 .12.1   First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated August 17, 2004, among the Registrant, Calyon New York Branch, and Merrill Lynch Capital (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15.1 of the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004)
  10 .12.2   Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated August 24, 2005, among the Registrant, Calyon New York Branch, and Merrill Lynch Capital (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15.2 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated August 26, 2005, for the event dated August 24, 2005)
  10 .12.3   Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated September 8, 2006, among the Registrant, Calyon New York Branch, Merrill Lynch Capital, and Wachovia Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15.3 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 12, 2006, for the event dated September 8, 2006)

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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .13   Contribution and Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated December 27, 2004, between the Registrant and FGSB Master Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2004, for the event dated December 27, 2004)
  10 .14   Purchase Agreement, dated December 27, 2004, between the Registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2004, for the event dated December 27, 2004)
  10 .14.1   Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 27, 2004, between the Registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2004, for the event dated December 27, 2004)
  10 .14.2   Amendment #1 to Purchase Agreement, dated February 8, 2005, between the Registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated February 9, 2005, for the event dated February 8, 2005)
  10 .15   Loan Agreement, dated October 28, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 1, 2005, for the event dated October 28, 2005)
  10 .15.1   Amendment No. 2 to Loan Agreement, dated October 28, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.2.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated July 27, 2006, for the event dated July 26, 2006)
  10 .15.2   $45 Million Rate Protection Agreement, dated October 27, 2005, between the Registrant and SMBC Derivative Products Limited Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 1, 2005, for the event dated October 28, 2005)
  10 .16   Commitment Letter, dated October 5, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.8 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.1   Early Rate Lock Agreement, dated October 5, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.9 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.10 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2.2   Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.11 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.2.2.1   Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.11.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.3   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.12 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.3.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.12.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.4   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.13 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)

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Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
  10 .16.4.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 13, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.13.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated October 19, 2005, for the event dated October 13, 2005)
  10 .16.5   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.14 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 22, 2005, for the event dated December 20, 2005)
  10 .16.5.1   Amended and Restated Cross-Collateralization and Cooperation Agreement, dated December 20, 2005, between the Registrant and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24.14.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 22, 2005, for the event dated December 20, 2005)
  10 .17   Mortgage Loan Agreement (Pool 1), dated November 14, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.1   Mortgage Loan Agreement (Pool 2), dated November 14, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.2   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 1 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.3   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 1 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.4   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 2 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.5   Guarantee of Recourse Obligations, dated November 14, 2005, by the Registrant for the benefit of UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. with respect to Pool 2 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.6   Interest Rate Lock Agreement (Pool 1), dated October 24, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.6 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .17.7   Interest Rate Lock Agreement (Pool 2), dated October 24, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25.7 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 18, 2005, for the event dated November 14, 2005)
  10 .18   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated October 12, 2005, between the Registrant and Schuylkill, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 28, 2005, for the event dated November 18, 2005)
  10 .18.1   Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated November 11, 2005, between the Registrant and Schuylkill, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 28, 2005, for the event dated November 18, 2005)
  10 .18.2   Amendment No. 2 to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated November 18, 2005, between the Registrant and Schuylkill, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 28, 2005, for the event dated November 18, 2005)
  10 .19   Revolving Credit Loan And Security Agreement, dated December 23, 2005, between the Registrant and UBS Real Estate Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 28, 2005, for the event dated December 23, 2005)

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  10 .20   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated February 16, 2006, between the Registrant and W2001 Pac Realty, LLC. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated February 23, 2006, for the event dated February 16, 2006)
  10 .21   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 18, 2006, between the Registrant and EADS Associates Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated May 23, 2006, for the event dated May 18, 2006)
  10 .22   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 6, 2006, between the Registrant and JER O’Hare Hotel, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 8, 2006, for the event dated September 6, 2006)
  10 .23   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 15, 2006, between the Registrant and a partnership between Oak Hill Capital Partners, The Blackstone Group, and Interstate Hotels and Resorts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated September 19, 2006, for the event dated September 15, 2006)
  10 .23.1   Loan Agreement, dated December 7, 2006, between the Registrant and Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006, for the event dated December 7, 2006)
  10 .23.2   $212 Million Rate Protection Agreement, dated December 6, 2006, between the Registrant and SMBC Derivative Products Limited Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006, for the event dated December 7, 2006)
  10 .23.3   $35 Million Rate Protection Agreement, dated December 6, 2006, between the Registrant and SMBC Derivative Products Limited Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006, for the event dated December 7, 2006)
  10 .24   Loan Agreement, dated November 16, 2006, between the Registrant and Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated November 20, 2006, for the event dated November 16, 2006)
  10 .25   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant and CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant, MS Resort Holdings LLC, MS Resort Acquisition LLC, MS Resort Purchase LLC, and CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.1.1   Amendment #1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 21, 2007, between the Registrant, MS Resort Holdings LLC, MS Resort Acquisition LLC, MS Resort Purchase LLC, and CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1.1 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.1.2   Amendment #2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 4, 2007, between the Registrant, MS Resort Holdings LLC, MS Resort Acquisition LLC, MS Resort Purchase LLC, and CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.1.2 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.2   Guaranty Agreement, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund V U.S., L.P. in favor of CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.3 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.3   Contribution and Rights Agreement, dated January 18, 2007, between the Registrant and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund V U.S., L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.3 of Form 10-K, filed on March 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2007, between Ashford Sapphire Junior Holder I LLC, Ashford Sapphire Junior Holder II LLC, and Wachovia Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.1   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2007, between Ashford Sapphire Junior Mezz I LLC, Ashford Sapphire Junior Mezz II LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)

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  10 .25.4.2   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2007, between Ashford Sapphire Senior Mezz I LLC, Ashford Senior Mezz II LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.3   Form of Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing (Floating Rate Pool) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.4   Form of Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing (Fixed Rate Pool) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.4.5   Credit Agreement, dated as of April 10, 2007, by and among Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, as Borrower, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., as Parent, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, as Arranger, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and Merrill Lynch Bank USA, as Co-Syndication Agents, each of Bank America, N.A. and Caylon New York Branch, as Co-Documentation Agents and the financial institutions initially signatory thereto and their assignees, as Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 13, 2007, for the event dated April 10, 2007)
  10 .25.4.5.1   First Amendment to Credit Agreement between the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5.1 of Form 8-K, dated May 24, 2007, for the event dated May 22, 2007).
  10 .25.4.5.2   Guarantor Acknowledgement of the Registrant in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5.2 of Form 8-K, dated May 24, 2007, for the event dated May 22, 2007).
  10 .25.4.5.3   Revolving Note Agreements between the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 22, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.5.3 of Form 8-K, dated May 24, 2007, for the event dated May 22, 2007)
  10 .25.4.6   Form of Guaranty for Fixed-Rate Pool between the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.6 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.7   Guaranty Agreement for Floating-Rate Pool between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.7 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.8   Guaranty Agreement for Junior Mezzanine Loan between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.8 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.9   Guaranty Agreement for Intermediate Mezzanine Loan between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.9 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.4.10   Guaranty Agreement for Senior Mezzanine Loan between Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated April 11, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.4.10 of Form 10-Q, filed on May 9, 2007)
  10 .25.5   Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 11, 2007, between the registrant and Wachovia Investment Holdings, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.5 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.5.1   Investor Rights Agreement, dated April 11, 2007, between the registrant and Wachovia Investment Holdings, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.5.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)
  10 .25.5.2   Letter Agreement, dated April 10, 2007, between the registrant and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33.5.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated April 12, 2007, for the event dated April 11, 2007)

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  *10 .26   Investor Program Agreement, dated January 22, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *10 .26.1   Form of Joint Venture Agreement to the Investor Program Agreement, dated January 22, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *10 .26.2   Form of Loan Servicing Agreement to the Investor Program Agreement, dated January 22, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *10 .26.3   Limited Liability Company Agreement of PIM Ashford Venture I, LLC, dated February 6, 2008, between the registrant and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.
  *21 .1   Registrant’s Subsidiaries Listing as of December 31, 2007
  *23 .1   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
  *31 .1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  *31 .2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  *31 .3   Certification of the Chief Accounting Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  *32 .1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (In accordance with Sec Release 33-8212, this exhibit is being furnished, and is not being filed as part of this report or as a separate disclosure document, and is not being incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 registration statement.)
  *32 .2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (In accordance with Sec Release 33-8212, this exhibit is being furnished, and is not being filed as part of this report or as a separate disclosure document, and is not being incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 registration statement.)
  *32 .3   Certification of the Chief Accounting Officer Required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (In accordance with Sec Release 33-8212, this exhibit is being furnished, and is not being filed as part of this report or as a separate disclosure document, and is not being incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 registration statement.)

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