UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K/A

 

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

August 31, 2017

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Maryland

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

1-34087

52-1889548

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 220

   

Bethesda, MD

20814

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)



(402) 371-2520

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):



 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    


 



EXPLANATORY NOTE

On September 5, 2017, Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Form 8-K dated August 31, 2017 to report on the acquisition of two hotels out of a portfolio of three hotels under contract to be acquired. This amendment to the Form 8-K is being filed to report on the acquisition of the third hotel and related matters, to provide additional exhibits with respect to the acquisition of the third hotel and to provide the financial statements and pro forma financial information for the third hotel.

Item 1.01  Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Hotel Acquisition

On January 18 , 2018, Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership, the operating partnership of the Company (the “Operating Partnership”), completed the acquisition of a hotel pursuant to a purchase agreement with MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP. The hotel is the TownePlace Suites Austin North Tech Ridge hotel, with 122 rooms, located in Austin, TX.

The aggregate purchase price for the hotel was $19.75 million which was paid with financing (as discussed below). The closing of the acquisition was subject to customary closing conditions, including accuracy of representations and warranties and compliance with covenants and obligations under the purchase agreement. 

The acquisition of the hotel was completed by CDOR AUS Tech, LLC, a single-purpose bankruptcy remote entity 100% owned by the Operating Partnership. In connection with the closing of the acquisition, the hotel was leased to TRS AUS Tech, LLC (the “TRS Lessee”), a single-purpose bankruptcy remote entity 100% owned by TRS Leasing, Inc., the taxable REIT subsidiary of the Company.

The description of the purchase agreement for the hotel, as amended, is qualified in its entirety by Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 hereto, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Management Agreement

Hotel Management .  On January 17 , 2018, the TRS Lessee entered into a hotel management agreement with Pillar Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Pillar”), an eligible independent operator, to manage the Austin North Tech Ridge hotel.  Pillar managed the hotel prior to the acquisitions and is a subsidiary of Aimbridge Hospitality.

Under the hotel management agreement, Pillar operates and manages the hotel. Pillar provides all property management, financial accounting, reporting, marketing and other operational services for the hotel, and employees for operating the hotel.  Pillar must generally maintain the hotel in good operating condition. Pillar must operate the hotel in accordance with the national franchise agreement that covers the hotel, which includes using franchisor sales and reservation systems.

The management agreement generally requires the TRS Lessee to fund budgeted capital expenditures and operating expenses, except those expenses not related to the operation of the hotel. The TRS Lessee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining insurance policies with respect to the hotel.

Management Fee Pillar will receive a monthly management fee with respect to the hotel equal to 2.5% of gross hotel income for 2018 and 3.0% of gross hotel income for 2019 and each year thereafter until termination of the management agreement.  Incentive fees may be earned by Pillar for performance above

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budgeted expectations for the hotel up to a maximum payout of 2% of gross hotel income in 2018 and 2019 as follows:



 

1% of the gross hotel income if the hotel achieves an investment return of 8.7% to 9.199% for 2018, and an additional 1% of gross hotel income if the hotel achieves an investment return of 9.2% or higher for that year; and





 

1% of the gross hotel income if the hotel achieves an investment return of 10.4% to 10.899% for 2019, and an additional 1% of gross hotel income if the hotel achieves an investment return of 10.9% or higher for that year.



For 2020 and until termination of the management agreement, incentive fees with res pect to the hotel may be earned by Pillar as follows, up to a maximum payout of 2% of gross hotel income:



 

0.5% of gross hotel income if the hotel achieves budgeted hotel net operating income (“NOI”);





 

25% of any NOI in excess of budgeted NOI for the hotel; and



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I f the hotel achieves its budgeted NOI, 25% of any gross hotel income for the hotel in excess of budgeted gross hotel income for the hotel.



NOI is equal to EBITDA less reserves for replacements and/or capital expenditures.

 

Term and Termination . The management agreement expires on January 17 , 2021 and will renew for two additional terms of one year unless either party to the agreement gives the other party written notice of termination at least 90 days before the end of a term.

The TRS Lessee may terminate the management agreement, subject to cure rights, due to certain inspection failures or if performance metrics tied to a hotel are not met.  The TRS Lessee may also terminate the management agreement without reason on 60 days’ notice.  Upon any such termination without reason by the TRS Lessee, the TRS Lessee must pay Pillar a termination fee equal to the lesser of: (a) 50% of the monthly management fee paid during the trailing 12 months (including any such fees paid prior to the commencement of the management agreement); or (b) 50% of the average monthly management fee paid during the trailing 12 months multiplied by the number of months remaining in the initial term or renewal term; provided, that such termination fees in (a) and (b) above reduce to 25% in the event there is less than 18 months remaining in the initial term or renewal term.  The management agreement terminates upon a sale of the hotel, subject to certain notice requirements.

The description of the management agreement is qualified in its entirety by Exhibit 10.3 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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Financing

On January 17 , 2018, the Operating Partnership borrowed $20 million under the Credit Agreement dated as of March 1, 2017 by and among the Operating Partnership, as Borrower, KeyBank National Association and the other lenders party thereto, as Lenders, and KeyBank National Association, as Agent (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).  The borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used to pay the aggregate purchase price for the Austin North Tech Ridge hotel and the reserves and costs related to the acquisition and financing.

In connection with the acquisition of the hotel, the subsidiary owner and lessee of the hotel were added as guarantors under the Credit Agreement and the hotel property (together with the tangible and intangible personal property used in connection with such hotel property) was added to the collateral pool securing indebtedness under the Credit Agreement. 

The terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement are described in the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K dated March 1, 2017, May 11, 2017 and December 13, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference.  The description of the Credit Agreement is qualified in its entirety by Exhibit 10.1 (attached to the Form 8-K dated March 1, 2017), Exhibit 10.1 (attached to the Form 8-K dated May 11, 2017) and Exhibit 10.1 (attached to the Form 8-K dated December 13, 2017), which are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

The information provided in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information provided in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.





 

(a)

Financial Statements of Business Acquired.



The audited financial statements of MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, including the Independent Auditors’ Report thereto of Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C., and the unaudited financial statements of MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are filed with this report as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

(b)

Pro Forma Financial Information.



The pro forma financial information on the acquisition of the hotel acquired from MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP is filed with this report as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(d )

Exhibits.



 

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10.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement TownePlace Suites Austin North Tech Ridge dated as of July 17, 2017 between Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership and MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 17, 2017 (001-34087)).



 

10.2

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement TownePlace Suites Austin North Tech Ridge dated as of August 31, 2017 between Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership and MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 31, 2017 (001-34087)).

10.3

Hotel Management Agreement dated as of January 17 , 2018 between TRS AUS Tech, LLC and Pillar Hotels & Resorts, LLC.

23.1

Consent of Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C.

99.1

Audited Financial Statements of MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K/A dated July 17, 2017 (001-34087)).

99.2

Unaudited Financial Statements of MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 .

99.3

Pro forma financial information on the hotel acquired from MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP for the year ended December 31, 2016 and nine months ended September 30, 2017.



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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 



 

 

   

Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc.

   

   

   

   

Date:  January 19 , 2018

By:   /s/ Arinn Cavey

 

   

Name: Arinn Cavey

   

Title:   Chief Accounting Officer





   

   



   







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Exhibit 10.3











HOTEL





MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT



Between



TRS AUS TECH , LLC



and



PILLAR HOTELS AND RESORTS, LLC





Dated





January 17 , 2018





























 

 

 


 

 

 



TABLE OF CONTENTS







 

 



 

Page

ARTICLE 1  DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01.

Definitions

ARTICLE 2  TERM OF AGREEMENT

13 

Section 2.01.

Operating Term

13 

ARTICLE 3  OPERATION OF THE HOTEL

13 

Section 3.01.

Representations by Lessee and Operator; Engagement of Operator

13 

Section 3.02.

Standards of Operation

14 

Section 3.03.

Limitations on Operator’s Authority

18 

Section 3.04.

Reservations Services and Revenue Management

20 

Section 3.05.

Marketing

21 

Section 3.06.

Consultations Between Lessee and Operator

21 

Section 3.07.

Transactions with Affiliates and Other Relationships

21 

Section 3.08.

Regional Manager

22 

Section 3.09.

Certain Expenses

22 

ARTICLE 4  INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

23 

Section 4.01.

Operator Status

23 

Section 4.02.

Employees

23 

Section 4.03.

Employee Expenses

24 

Section 4.04.

Employee Benefit Plans

24 

Section 4.05.

Execution of Agreements

26 

ARTICLE 5  INDEMNIFICATION

26 

Section 5.01.

Indemnification by Operator

26 

Section 5.02.

Limitations on Indemnification

27 

Section 5.03.

Indemnification by Lessee

27 

Section 5.04.

Survival of Indemnity

28 

ARTICLE 6  BUDGETS AND POLICY MEETINGS

28 

Section 6.01.

Annual Plan

28 

Section 6.02.

Budget Meetings

31 

ARTICLE 7  OPERATING EXPENSES

31 

Section 7.01.

Payment of Operating Expenses

31 

Section 7.02.

Operating Expenses Not an Obligation of Operator

31 

ARTICLE 8  BANK ACCOUNTS

31 

Section 8.01.

Lessee Revenue

31 

Section 8.02.

Operating Account

32 

Section 8.03.

Ownership of Accounts

32 

Section 8.04.

Exculpation of Operator

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Section 8.05.

Reimbursement of Operator

33 

Section 8.06.

Working Capital Funds

33 

ARTICLE 9  BOOKS, RECORDS AND STATEMENTS

33 

Section 9.01.

Books and Records

33 

Section 9.02.

Statements

34 

ARTICLE 10  OPERATOR’S FEE AND TRANSFERS TO LESSEE

35 

Section 10.01.

Payment of Operator’s Fee

35 

ARTICLE 11  REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND RESERVE FOR FF&E

35 

Section 11.01.

Repair and Maintenance

36 

Section 11.02.

Capital Improvements

36 

Section 11.03.

Liens

36 

Section 11.04.

Reserve for FF&E

37 

ARTICLE 12 INSURANCE

37 

Section 12.01.

General

37 

Section 12.02.

Workers’ Compensation and Other Employment Insurance

37 

Section 12.03.

Approval of Companies and Cost by Lessee

37 

Section 12.04.

Maintenance of Coverages

38 

Section 12.05.

Waiver of Subrogation

38 

Section 12.06.

Blanket Coverage

38 

Section 12.07.

Employment Practice Liability

38 

Section 12.08.

Cyber/Network/Privacy Liability

38 

Section 12.09.

Liquor Liability

38 

Section 12.10.

Automobile Liability

39 

Section 12.11.

General Liability

39 

Section 12.12.

Property

39 

Section 12.13.

Crime

39 

ARTICLE 13  PROPERTY TAXES, LOCAL TAXES, LEVIES AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS

39 

Section 13.01.

Property Taxes

39 

Section 13.02.

Lessee’s Right to Contest

40 

ARTICLE 14  DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION - CONDEMNATION

40 

Section 14.01.

Damage

40 

Section 14.02.

Condemnation

40 

ARTICLE 15  USE OF NAME

41 

ARTICLE 16  TERMINATION

41 

Section 16.01.

Optional Termination

41 

Section 16.02.

Sale of Hotel

41 

Section 16.03.

Lessee Change of Control

42 

Section 16.04.

Tax Law Change

43 

Section 16.05.

Performance Standard

43 

Section 16.06.

Operator Change of Control

43 

Section 16.07.

Quality Assurance Reports

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Section 16.08.

Satisfaction Scores

44 

Section 16.09.

Reporting

44 

Section 16.10.

Default or Termination of Concession and Lease Agreement

45 

Section 16.11.

Termination Fees

45 

Section 16.12.

Bookings Beyond Expiration of Term

46 

ARTICLE 17  DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

46 

Section 17.01.

Events of Default – Remedies

46 

Section 17.02.

Rights Not Exclusive

47 

Section 17.03.

Operator’s Rights to Perform

48 

ARTICLE 18  NOTICES

48 

Section 18.01.

Notices

48 

ARTICLE 19  ASSIGNMENT

49 

Section 19.01.

No Assignment by Operator

49 

Section 19.02.

Assignment by Lessee

49 

ARTICLE 20  SUBORDINATION

50 

Section 20.01.

Subordination to Mortgage

50 

Section 20.02.

Foreclosure

50 

Section 20.03.

Estoppel Certificates

50 

ARTICLE 21  MISCELLANEOUS

51 

Section 21.01.

Further Documentation and Reporting Compliance

51 

Section 21.02.

Captions

51 

Section 21.03.

Successors and Assigns

51 

Section 21.04.

Intentionally Deleted

51 

Section 21.05.

Assumption of Post Termination Obligations

51 

Section 21.06.

Entire Agreement

52 

Section 21.07.

Governing Law

52 

Section 21.08.

No Political Contributions

52 

Section 21.09.

Eligible Independent Contractor

52 

Section 21.10.

Time of the Essence

53 

Section 21.11.

Offsets

53 

Section 21.12.

Attorney’s Fees

53 

Section 21.13.

Final Accounting

54 

Section 21.14.

Franchisor Communications

54 

Section 21.15.

Consent and Approval

54 

Section 21.16.

Partial Invalidity

54 

Section 21.17.

Disputes

54 

Section 21.18.

Further Assurances

55 

Section 21.19.

Waiver

55 

Section 21.20.

Unavoidable Interruptions

55 

Section 21.21.

Effect of Approval of Plans and Specifications

55 

Section 21.22.

Prohibited Persons and Transactions

55 

 

 


 

Section 21.23.

Confidentiality

56 

Section 21.24.

No Third Party Rights

56 

Section 21.25.

No Representations as to Income or Financial Success of Hotel

56 

Section 21.26.

Dispute Resolution

56 

Section 21.27.

Termination of the Franchise Agreement

57 



L IST OF EXHIBITS



EXHIBIT A Hotel and Owner



EXHIBIT A-1 Competitive Set for Hotel



[ EXHIBIT A-2 Intentionally Deleted ]



EXHIBIT A- 3 – Major Account Categories



EXHIBIT A-4 – Example of Monthly Transactions Report



EXHIBIT B Franchise Agreement for Hotel



EXHIBIT C – Form of Approved Budget



EXHIBIT D – Approved Budget (if finalized)



EXHIBIT E – Example Incentive Fee Calculation

 

 


 

 

 



HOTEL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This HOTEL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this Agreement )   is made and entered into effective as of January 17 , 2018 (the Effective Date ) ,   by and among TRS AUS Tech , LLC , a Delaware limited liability company ( Lessee ) and Pillar Hotels and Resorts , LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ( Operator ), with reference to the following facts:

A. Lessee leases from Owner the hotel property described on Exhibit A   pursuant to the   Master Lease Agreement dated Januar y 17 , 2018  ( the   Lease );  

B. Lessee desires t o engage Operator to operate and manage the Hote l   beginning on the Commencement Date in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;

C. Operator desires to supply the services and to operate the Hotel   beginning on the Commencement Date in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, stipulations, agreements and obligations hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, Lessee and Operator covenant and agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1



DEFINITIONS

Definitions .    

(a) As used herein, the following terms shall have the indicated meanings:

Account Category   shall mean the major account categories set forth in Exhibit A - 3 attached hereto and made a part hereof, as such categories are defined and determined in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts and which are applicable to the Hotel consistent with the Statement of Income as defined by the Uniform System of Accounts or otherwise approved by Lessee .

Accounting Fee shall mean an accounting fee in the amount of $1,000.00 per   Accounting Period .  

Accounting Period   shall mean each calendar month (whether of 28, 29, 30 or 31 days) during each Fiscal Year.

Affiliate shall mean any person that, directly or indirectly, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with such person.     The term control (and correlative terms) shall mean the power, whether by contract, equity ownership or otherwise, to direct the policies or management of a person or entity.

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Agreement shall mean this Hotel Management Agreement and all amendments, modifications, supplements, consolidations, extensions and revisions to this Hotel Management Agreement approved by Lessee and Operator.

Allocated Services   shall mean certain support services that Operator obtains from a third party and provides on a central or regional basis to the hotels that it manages because such support services can be provided on a more efficient, effective and economical basis to each individual Operator managed hotel if the expenses of such support services are shared by other Operator managed hotels.  Such support services include services in the areas of sales and marketing, food and beverage, human resources, insurance, technology, training and payroll (each such service, an Allocated Service ; collectively, the Allocated Services ). 

Approved Annual Plan shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.01 of this Agreement .

Approved Capital Budget ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.01 of this Agreement.

Approved Management Plan ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.01 of this Agreement.

Approved Marketing Plan ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.01 of this Agreement.

Approved Operating Budget shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.01 of this Agreement .  

Base Fee shall mean a monthly fee equal to 2.5% of Gross Hotel Income through December 31, 2018, and thereafter 3% of Gross Hotel Income.

Building and Appurtenances   shall mean (i) the hotel building located on the Land , and (ii) landscaping and other related facilities, together with all installations located at, or used in connection with the operation of the building for hotel purposes including, without limitation, any swimming pools, health club and recreational facilities, walkways, parking facilities, heating, lighting, sanitation equipment, air conditioning, laundry facilities, refrigeration, built-in kitchen equipment, and elevators.

CPI shall mean the Consumer Price Index, all items for All Urban Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

Capital Improvements will mean all expenditures for replacements, subst itutions and additions to Hotel   ( inclusive of Hotel FF&E ) , which are required to be capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Concession Agreement shall refer to the Concession and Lease Agreement, dated as of the date of the Hotel acquisition, by a nd between Lessee , Pillar PHILQ SPE LLC and Operator.

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Commencement Date shall mean January 17 , 2018 , which is the date Operator assumes management and operation of the Hotel .

Competitive Set   for the Hotel means the hotels listed on Exhibit   A-1 attached hereto, or such other hotels as may be reasonably agreed upon by Lessee and Operator from time to time during the Term.  The Lessee and Operator shall discuss at leas t once a year, and upon any major change to the H otel or an existing hotel in the Competitive Set, the composition of the Competitive Set. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, the Competitive Set shall at all times consist of hotels in the market areas that are most comparable to the Hotel in quality, price, location and market (with due consideration given to age, quality, size, amenities, amount of m eeting space and business mix).  Any changes to the Hotel’s Competitive Set must be approved by Lessee.

Default Rate   shall mean the lesser of (i) the Prime Rate plus four percent (4%) per annum or (ii) the highest lawful rate permitted by applicable Legal Requirements from time to time.

Effective Date   shall mean the date of this Agreement as set forth on page 1 hereof.

Event(s) of Default shall mean one or more of the events or occurrences listed in Section 17.01 of this Agreement provided that any condition contained therein for the giving of notice or the lapse of time, or both, has been satisfied .

Executive Personnel   shall mean the general manager of the Hotel and the director of sales of the Hotel.

Fiscal Year shall mean each twelve (12) month calendar year ending December 31 during the Operating Term, except that the first Fiscal Year and the last Fiscal Year of the Operating Te rm may not be full calendar years.

Force Majeure shall mean interruptions in the operation of the Hotel (or in the case of the hotels within the Competitive Set, to any such hotels) or any of its essential services on account of an interruption in any one or more of the utility services servicing the Hotel, or on account of labor disputes, strikes, lockouts, act of God, earthquake, hurricane, flood, fire or other casualty, taking by eminent domain, civil commotion, war, terrorist actions, riot, mob violence, insurrection, malicious mischief, sabotage, rebellion, act of pub lic enemy, invasion, embargo, or any similar cause beyond Operator’s reasonable control, but excluding any changes in economic or market conditions . For purpose of Force Majeure pertaining to one or more hotels within the Competitive Set, the reference to the Operator means the respective operator or Operator under the Competitive Set hotel that is affected by the interruption.

Franchise Agreement   shall mean the Franchise Agreement issued to Lessee by the franchising entity and for the brand set forth on Exhibit B   attached hereto and such brand’s hotel standards M anual; should for any reason the Franchise Agreement as above defined terminate or cease to exist, then the term Franchise Agreement shall thereafter mean the franchise or license agreement from time to time entered into by Lessee with respect to the branding and operation of the Hotel.  For the purposes of this definition, Manual shall mean the Franchisor’s operating manual and other manuals for Franchisor described in its standard license agreement.

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Franchisor shall mean the franchiso r under the Franchise Agreement   (should for any reason the Franchise Agreement as hereinafter defined terminate or cease to exist, then the term Franchisor shall thereafter mean the franchisor or licensor under the franchise or license agreement from time to time entered into by Lessee with respect to the branding and operation of the Hotel) .

GAAP shall mean generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in the United States.

GOP Threshold ” shall mean an amount equal to eighty-five percent ( 85 %) of the projected Income Before Non-Operating Income and Expenses set forth in the applicable approved Annual Operating Budget.

Gross Hotel Income   shall mean all revenues and receipts of every kind derived from the Hotel and all departments and parts thereof, as finally determined on an accrual basis in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts, including, but not limited to, revenues and income (both cash and credit transactions) before commissions and discounts for prompt or cash payments, from the rental of rooms and lobby space, exhibit or sales space of any kind, including without limitation, charges for reservations, deposits and cancellation fees not refunded to guests;   income from vending machines, health club membership fees, wholesale and retail sales of merchandise, service fees and charges, business interruption insurance claims in respect of the Hotel, condemnation awards for temporary use of the Hotel, license, lease and concession fees and rentals (but not including the gross receipts of any licensees, lessees and concessionaires), food and beverages sales, and other sales of every kind conducted by, through or under Operator in connection with the Hotel ,   but excluding the following: (i) any excise, sales or use taxes or similar government charges collected directly from patrons or guests, or as a part of the sales price of any goods, services or displays, such as gross receipts, admission, cabaret or similar or equivalent taxes; (ii) receipts from condemnation awards or sales in lieu of or under threat of condemnation; (iii) proceeds of insurance; (iv) proceeds of sales of capital assets or property described in Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code ; (v) consideration received at the Hotel for hotel accommodations, goods and services to be provided at other hotels although arranged by, for or on behalf of, Operator; (vi) proceeds of any financing; (vii) working capital provided by Lessee; (viii) any funds provided by Lessee to Operator whether for Operating Expenses or otherwise; (ix) interest income ; (x) tips and service charges paid to Hotel E mployees;   (xi) revenues of subtenants, concessionaires, and licensees, but rent and license fees p aid to Lessee would be included ; and (xii) fees, rents and other revenues from telecommunications towers or similar leases.

  Holder shall mean the holder of any Mortgage and the indebtedness secured thereby, and such h older’s successors and assigns.

Hotel ”   shall mean (a) the Building and Appurtenances and the Land and (b) all Hotel FF&E, all Operating Equipment and Supplies, and all Inventories owned by Owner and/or Lessee located at the address set forth on Exhibit A of this Agreement .

Hotel Employees shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(a) of this Agreement .

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Hotel FF&E   shall mean all furniture, furnishings, wall coverings, fixtures, carpeting, rugs, fine arts, paintings, statuary, decorations, and hotel equipment and systems located at, or used in connection with, the operation of the Building and Appurtenances, including without limitation, major equipment and systems required for the operation of kitchens, bars, laundry and dry cleaning facilities, office equipment, dining room wagons, major material handling equipment, major cleaning and engineering equipment, telephone systems, computerized accounting and vehicles together with all replacements therefor and additions thereto, but in all events excluding Operating Equipment and Supplies.

  Hotel Standards   shall mean the operation of the Hotel in a manner consistent with (i) the requirements under the Franchise Agreement; (ii) the condition of the Hotel as of the Commencement Date (or, the condition of the Hotel as of the completion of the Renovation), normal wear and tear excepted; (iii) the condition and level of the operation of hotels of comparable class and standing to the Hotel in its market area; (iv) then current market conditions regarding rental rates and lease terms and conditions with respect to Hotels of comparable class and standing to the Hotel (including but not limited to the Competitive Set); and (v) then current business and management practices (including those related to compliance with Legal Requirements) applicable to the management, operation, leasing, maintenance and repair of a hotel comparable in size, character and location to the Hotel.

Incentive Fees shall mean incentive compensation paid by Lessee to Operator for performance above budgeted expectations, achievable to a maximum aggregate payout of two percent ( 2% ) of Gross Hotel Income. The following will trigger Incentive Fee payouts:

(i)

Fiscal Year 1: Beginning January 1, 2018, Lessee shall pay to Operator an amount equal to one percent (1%) of Gross Hotel Income for such Fiscal Year if the Hotel achieves an IR of 8.7 % to 9.199 % for such Fiscal Year. Lessee shall pay to Operator an additional amount equal to one percent (1%) of Gross Hotel Income for such Fiscal Year if the Hotel achieves an IR of 9.2 % or higher for such Fiscal Year .  



(ii)

Fiscal Year 2: Beginning January 1, 2019, Lessee shall pay to Operator an amount equal to one percent (1%) of Gross Hotel Income for such Fiscal Year if the Hotel achieves an IR of 10.4 % to 10.899 % for such Fiscal Year.  Lessee shall pay to Operator an additional amount equal to one percent (1%) of Gross Hotel Income for such Fiscal Year if the Hotel achieves an IR of 10.9 % or higher for such Fiscal Year .



For Fiscal Year 1 and Fiscal Year 2, all Incentive Fees will be paid annually based on the standard Fiscal Year. All Incentive Fees will be paid the first of the month after the respective Fiscal Year   end profit and loss statements (P&L’s) are finalized and approved by Lessee.



(iii)

Fiscal Year 3: Beginning January 1, 2020 and continuing until the termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall pay to Operator the following amounts, up to a maximum aggregate payout of two percent (2%) of Gross Hotel Income :



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a.

0.5% of Gross Hotel Income if the Hotel achieves budgeted NOI, provided the incentive payout does not cause NOI to fall below budget.

b.

25% of any NOI in excess of budgeted NOI for the Hotel.

c.

If the Hotel has achieved its budgeted NOI, 25% of any Gross Hotel Income for the Hotel in excess of budgeted Gross Hotel Income for the Hotel.



Note: Should the addition of the initial Incentive Fees lower the return below the predetermined amount or percentage, the lower Incentive Fees, or no Incentive Fee, shall be used as the final payment. See Exhibit E   attached hereto for Example Incentive Fee Calculation for Fiscal Year 1 and 2.



Beginning Year 3, all Incentive Fees will be paid quarterly based on standard operating quarters (1 st Quarter includes months January through March; 2 nd Quarter includes April through June; 3 rd Quarter includes July through September and 4 th Quarter includes October through December).  Additionally, all Incentive Fees will be paid the first of the month after the respective quarters profit and loss statements (P&L’s) are finalized (i.e. 1 st Quarter P&L’s will be finalized in April, so the first Incentive Fee payment will be paid May 1).   Furthermore, for purposes of Incentive Fee calculations, if the Hotel is sold within a quarter, then the operating numbers used for incentive calculations will be prior to the month in which it is sold (i.e. if the Hotel is sold February 5 th , its financial performance will only be used in January for that quarter’s calculations).



Income Before Non-Operating Income and Expenses ” for any period shall mean an amount determined for such period as calculated pursuant to the Uniform System of Accounts.

Initial Term shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.01 of this Agreement .

Initial Working Capital Amount ” shall mean Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($ 35 ,000.00).

Independent CPA   shall mean a nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants having hotel accounting experience, designated from time to time by Lessee .

Inventories   shall mean inventories of supplies, in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts, such as soap, toilet paper, stationery, writing pens, food and beverage inventories, paper products, menus, expendable office and kitchen supplies, fuel, supplies and items similar to any of the foregoing.

IR shall mean Investment Return, which shall be equal to the percentage obtained by dividing a numerator equal to Gross Hotel Income less Operating Expenses, all reserve for Hotel FF&E (as required by Holder ,   F ranchisor, or other parties, but in no event less than 4% of Gross Hotel Income) and any capital expenditures not covered in any year by the Reserve , by the total investment of Lessee and Owner in acquiring the Hotel, including acquisition price and acquisition costs not to exceed $300,000 in the aggregate .  Operating Expenses as referred to in this definition are inclusive of any Incentive Fees earned related to the Fiscal Year .

Land shall mean the real property described in Exhibit A to the Lease.

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Lease shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals.

Legal Proceedings   shall mean all complaints, counterclaims or cross-claims filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, any notice of any claim of violation of any L egal R equirement by any governmental agency or authority, or  any summons or other legal process, in each instance by or against the Hotel or by or against Owner, Lessee or Operator in connection with the Hotel.

Legal Requirements   shall mean (a) all laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations and orders relating to the Hotel and the Property now or hereafter in effect, including but not limited to, environmental laws and (b) all terms, conditions, requirements and provisions of (i) all Permits; (ii) all leases (not including the Lease) ; and (iii) all liens, restrictive covenants and encumbrances affecting the Hotel or the Property or any part thereof.

Lessee shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals.

Lessee Revenue Account ” shall mean the bank accounts opened and maintained in Lessee’s name, or in a name designated by Lessee, with a banking institution selected by Lessee, into which all income, receipts and proceeds included in the definition of Gross Hotel Income (without exclusion of any of the items excluded from the definition of such term) shall be deposited.

Management Fee shall mean the Accounting Fee, Revenue Management Fee, Base Fee and Incentive Fee.

Mortgage shall mean any deed to secure debt, mortgage or deed of trust , from time to time, encumbering all or any portion of the Property, together with all other instruments evidencing or securing payment of the indebtedness in favor of Holder secured by such deed to secure debt, mortgage or deed of trust and all amendments, modifications, supplements, extensions, and revisions of such mortgage, deed of trust and ot her instruments.

NOI shall mean EBITDA less Reserves, as defined in the Uniform System of Accounts .

Operating Account shall mean the bank account opened and maintained in Operator’s name, or in a name designated by Operator, with a banking institution selected by Lessee, from which disbursements shall be made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Operating Equipment and Supplies   shall mean supply items which constitute Operating Equipment and Supplies under the Uniform System of Accounts, all miscellaneous serving equipment, linen, towels, uniforms, silver, glassware, china and similar items.

Operating Expenses   shall mean the aggregate (without duplication) of (i) Total Departmental Expenses (as such term is defined in the Uniform System of Accounts), plus (ii) Total Undistributed Expenses (as such term is defined in the Uniform System of Accounts), including without limitation, the following expenses actually incurred in the operation of the Hotel:

(i)

The cost of all food and beverages and of replacing Operating Equipment and Supplies and Inventories ;

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(ii)

Cost of sales; salaries, wages, bonuses, payroll taxes; the cost of social insurance which shall include, but not be limited to, life, medical, disability insurance, retirement and other benefits incurred by Operator related to Hotel Employees ;

(iii)

The cost of all other goods and services obtained by Operator in connection with its operation of the Property including, without limitation, heat and utilities, office supplies and all services performed by third parties, including leasing expenses in connection with telephone and data processing equipment and such other equipment as Lessee shall designate;

(iv)

The cost of repairs to and maintenance of the Property to keep the Property in good condition;

(v)

Insurance premiums for all insurance maintained with respect to the Property, including without limitation, property damage insurance, public liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance or insurance required by similar employee benefits acts, employment liability practices insurance, and such business interruption or other insurance as may be provided for protection against claim s , liabilities and losses arising from the use and operation of the Hotel and losses incurred with respect to deductibles applicable to the foregoing types of insurance;

(vi)

All taxes, assessments and other charges (other than federal, state or local income taxes and franchise taxes or the equivalent) payable by or assessed against Operator or Lessee with respect to the operation of the Hotel, including water and sewer charges;

(vii)

Legal fees relating to Hotel operations ( including legal fees with respect to Hotel E mployee claims not to exceed a $25,000 deductible per claim );

(viii)

The costs and expenses of technical consultants and specialized operational experts for specialized services in connection with non-recurring work on operational, functional, decorating, design or construction problems and activities, including reasonable third party fees reasonably deemed necessary by Lessee for the e fficient operation of the Hotel ;

(ix)

All expenses for marketing and sales, including all expenses of advertising, sales promotion and public re lations activities at the Hotel ;

(x)

Municipal, county and state license and P ermit fees;

(xi)

All normal and recurring fees, assessments and charges due and pay able under the Franchise Agreement ;

(xii)

Allocated Services ;

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(xiii)

Credit card fees, travel agent commissions and other third party reservation fees and charges;

(xiv)

All parking charges and parking rental fees and other expenses associated with revenues received by the Hotel related to parking operations, including valet services ;

(xv)

All expenses related to the revenues included in Gross Hotel Income, including without limitation, expenses relating to telephone, vending, television, cable television, pay television and similar services;

(xvi)

The costs of obtaining and keeping in force all licenses or P ermits (including liquor licenses, if any) necessary for the operation of the Hotel and in complying with Legal R equirements;

(xvii)

All reasonable travel expenses of Operator’s corporate supervisory personnel, to include director of engineering, revenue manager and internal auditors (to the extent approved or requested by Lessee) for visits to the Hotel in the performance of their duties hereunder, but not including travel between Operator’s main office and Operator’s regional offices . Travel shall be limited to economy fares ;

(xviii)

Other potential operating expenses which are budgeted for and , to the extent not included in the Approved Annual Plan, approved by Lessee;

(xix)

The Management Fee ;

(xx)

Real estate and personal property taxes levied or assessed against the Hotel and other like charges; and

(xxi)

All other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the operation of the Hotel and otherwise included in this Agreement and /or   the Approved Annual Plan , including but not limited to Reimbursable Expenses .

Operating Expenses shall not include (a) depreciation and amortization except as otherwise provided in this Agreement; (b) debt service; (c) capital expenditures per the Approved Capital Budget; (d) lease payments to Owner; (e) all costs, expenses, salaries, wages or other compensation, and any recruitment costs, of any corporate, regional or other headquarters/corporate level employees of Operator, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Approved Annual Plan ; ( f )   expenses of Operator's principal or branch offices; ( g )   a ny part of Operator's capital expenses; ( h ) Operator's overhead or general expenses, including but not limited to duplicating, stationery and postage expenses incurred at Operator's principal or branch offices, and Operator's own fidelity, liability, errors and omissions and casualty insurance, except as may be expressly assumed by Lessee   pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; ( i )   a ny expenses for advertising or promotional materials that feature Operator's name or activities but which do not promote the Hotel, unless and to the extent approved by Lessee   as part of the Approved Marketing Plan ; ( j )   a ny interest or penalty payment with respect to an imposition or lien upon the Hotel imposed on Lessee   by reason of (1) the failure of Operator to make a payment

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required to be made by Operator under this Agreement when the funds therefor were available , or (2) the funds therefor were not available and Operator failed to so notify Lessee when Operator had actual prior knowledge of the date the payment was due ;   provided, however, that interest or penalty payments for the first five (5) such failures in a Fiscal Year and /or interest or penalty payments incurred as a result of a good faith decision to contest the imposition or lien, which could not be contested without incurrence thereof, shall be Operating Expenses; ( k )   a ny cost for which Operator is liable under any indemnification or any other provision of this Agreement; and ( l )   p olitical or charitable contributions made by Operator on its own behalf without Lessee’s prior written approval .

All costs and fees of any Independent Public Accountants or other third parties who perform services approved by Lessee (other than services provided by any Independent Public Accountants or other third parties in connection with services and/or reports required to be provided by Lessee pursuant to the Franchise Agreement) shall be paid by Lessee and shall not constitute Operating Expenses.

Except to the extent that the travel budget for Operator 's personnel is included as a line item in the Operating Budget, no part of Operator 's central office overhead or general or administrative expenses including the cost of travel by Operator 's corporate or regional officers (other than Allocated Services) or for travel related to any other hotel operated by Operator or its Affiliates shall be deemed to be part of Operating Expenses and all such costs and expenses shall be the sole responsibility of Operator .

Operator shall be solely responsible and shall reimburse Lessee for re-inspection and/or penalty fees charged by Franchisor following a “failure” or its equivalent in any quality inspection report or brand required score standards so long as such failure is not related to the failure of Lessee to provide needed funds, capital related issues, failure of Lessee to approve the Proposed Annual Plan, a Renovation or a Force Majeure, but instead such failure is the result of the fault of Operator.  If Operator has exceeded the required brand guest service scores the penalty fees will be paid by Lessee.

Lessee acknowledges that the foregoing definition of Operating Expenses is consistent with the calculation of “Hotel and Property Operation Expenses” on the Parent’s Audited Consol idated Statement of Operations.

Operating Term shall mean the term of this Agreement as set forth in Section 2.01 of this Agreement .

Operator shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals.

Owner shall mean the entities described on Exhibit A   of this Agreement as it may be amended f rom time to time as the owner of the Hotel .  

Parent shall mean Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc.

Performance Standard shall have the meaning set forth in Section 16.0 5 .

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Permits   shall mean all governmental or quasi-governmental licenses and permits, including but not limited to any certificate of occupancy, business licenses and liquor licenses.

Prime Rate   shall mean the rate per annum announced, designated or published from time to time by JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as its prime ,   reference or base rate of interest for commercial loans.

Property shall mean the Land, the Hotel, all real and personal property now or hereafter situated upon the Land and all appurtenant rights and easements thereto.

Proposed Annual Plan ” shall mean an annual business plan for the operation of the Hotel that is prepared by Operator and submitted to Lessee for approval and shall include the Proposed Operating Budget, the Proposed Capital Budget, the Proposed Marketing Plan, and the Proposed Management Plan.

Proposed Capital Budget ” shall mean an annual projection prepared by Operator that includes Operator’s good faith reasonable estimates of expenditures from the Reserve and for Capital Improvements and Hotel FF&E for each Fiscal Year for (i) additions to and substitutions, replacements and renewals of Hotel FF&E and (ii) certain non-routine repairs and maintenance to the Hotel which are normally capitalized under generally accepted accounting principles.

Proposed Management Plan ” shall mean a plan prepared by Operator for the (i) estimated contributions and distributions from or to Lessee; (ii) a leasing plan for the leasing of concessions and other space in the Hotel; (iii) plans and budgets for the disposition and replacement of Hotel FF&E; and (iv) such management issues, proposals and projections or modifications as Operator may recommend for the efficient management of the Hotel including but not limited to proposals and assessments as to the Hotel's position in the market, market opportunities, franchise affiliation and disposition strategies. 

Proposed Marketing Plan ” shall mean proposed marketing, advertising, public relations, sales, and promotional plans prepared by Operator to be used in connection with marketing the Hotel. 

Proposed Operating Budget ” shall mean an annual operating projection prepared by Operator that includes Operator’s good faith reasonable estimates of all revenue and expense items for each Fiscal Year for the Hotel.

Reimbursable Expenses   shall mean all travel, lodging, entertainment, telephone, facsimile, postage, courier, delivery, employee training and other expenses incurred by Operator in accordance with the standard policies for expenses incurred by Operator on its own behalf and which are directly related to its performance of this Agreement, but in no event will Reimbursable Expenses include or duplicate expenses for Operator’s overhead or Allocated Services.

Renewal Term shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.01 of this Agreement .

Renovation   shall mean a renovation of any portion of the Hotel during the Term, pursuant to a plan proposed by Operator and approved by Lessee to, among other things, bring the Hotel to a physical condition that satisfies the standards under the Franchise Agreement and to

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operate in a manner consistent with the assumptions for the Approved Annual Plan .  A Renovation shall be carried out at the expense of Lessee pursuant to plans and specifications and a schedule prepared by Operator and approved by Lessee and, to the extent required under the Franchise Agreement, by Franchisor .

Reserve   shall mean an account maintained by Owner, Lessee, Holder or Franchisor for replacement of Hotel FF&E and/or Capital Improvements, as described in Section 11.04 of this Agreement.

Revenue Data Publication   shall mean Smith's STR Report, a monthly publication distributed by Smith Travel Research, Inc., or an alternative source, reasonably satisfactory to both parties, of data regarding the average daily rate, occupancy and RevPAR of hotels in the general area of the Hotel, including, without limitation, the Competitive Set.

Revenue Management Fee shall mean a revenue management fee of $1,000.00 per Accounting Period .

Revenue Per Available Room or RevPAR   shall mean for any Fiscal Year the number derived by dividing (i) net room revenue (in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts), by (ii) the number of available guest rooms in the H otel.

RevPAR Threshold shall mean 102.4% of the RevPAR of the Hotel's Competitive Set, as set forth in the applicable Revenue Data Publication, or such other amount as may be agreed to by Lessee and Operator as part of the approved Annual Plan for the applicable Fiscal Year.

Uniform System of Accounts   shall mean the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, 11th Revised Edition, 2014, as published by the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. or any later edition thereof.

Unrelated Persons shall have the meaning set forth in Section 21.09 of this Agreement .

Working Capital   shall mean and refer to the funds which are reasonably necessary for the day-to-day operation of the Hotel's business, including, without limitation, amounts sufficient for the maintenance of petty cash funds, operating bank accounts, receivables, payrolls, prepaid expenses, advance deposits, funds required to maintain inventories, and amounts due to/or from Operator and/or Lessee less accounts payable and accrued current liabilities.

(b) Terms with initial capital letters which appear within the foregoing definitions are defined in this Article 1 or as indicated in this Agreement.  Dollars are denominated in U.S. Dollars.

(c) All personal pronouns used in this Agreement, whether used in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, shall include all genders; the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular.  The titles of Articles, Sections and Subsections in this Agreement are for convenience only, and neither limit nor amplify the provisions of this Agreement, and all references in this Agreement to Articles, Sections, Subsections, paragraphs, clauses, sub-clauses or exhibits shall refer to the corresponding Article, Section, Subsection, paragraph, clause or sub-

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clause of, or exhibit attached to, this Agreement, unless specific reference is made to the articles, sections or other subdivisions of, or exhibits to, another document or instrument.

(d) All exhibits and other attachments attached hereto are by this reference made a part of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 2



TERM OF AGREEMENT

Section 2.01.

Operating Term .    

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall terminate at midnight on the date that is three (3) year s   after the Commencement Date (the Initial Term ), subject to earlier termination or extension as set forth herein.  This Agreement shall automatically renew for two (2) additional terms of one (1) year each (each, a Renewal Term ) unless either party gives the other party written notice of termination at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or the then-current Renewal Term.

ARTICLE 3



OPERATION OF THE HOTEL

Section 3.01.

Representations by Lessee and Operator; Engagement of Operator .    

Lessee hereby represents and warrants that any authorization or acts, which it does or grants, are specifically authorized by the Owner under the Lease. Lessee further warrants that it has the requisite power and authority to perform its obligations under this Agreement and Lessee shall notify Operator immediately if the Lease terminates or is no longer in effect .  If the Lease terminates during the Operating Term, such termination shall be deemed a voluntary termination of this Agreement whereupon the provisions of Section 16.01 shall apply.

Operator hereby r epresents that Operator: (i) is a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware , and is duly qualified to do business in the State of Texas , (ii) ha s the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transactions herein contemplated; and the undersigned officers of Operator have all necessary authority to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of Operator, (iii) will deliver to Lessee , upon the execution hereof a certificate from the State of Texas showing that Operator is qualified to do business in such State, (iv) will take all legally required action to maintain such qualification under the laws of the State of Texas to remain in good standing as needed to conduct the business herein contemplated , (v)   is experienced and capable and will remain experienced and capable in the management and operation of the hotel in the regions it manages hotels, ( v i) has reviewed and understands the terms and provisions of the Franchise Agreement and the Hotel Standards, and ( vi i) will, on the Commencement Date of this Agreement, meet the requirements to be an eligible independent contractor under Section 856(d)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code. In reliance on the foregoing representations, Lessee hereby engages Operator to manage and operate the Hotel during the Operating Term and Operator agrees to manage and operate the Hotel during the Operating Term, subject to and in accordance with this Agreement.

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Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Hotel operations shall be under the exclusive supervision and control of Operator, which, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, shall be responsible for the proper and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the Hotel in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.  Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, Operator shall have discretion and control respecting matters relating to management and operation of the Hotel, including, without limitation, charges for rooms and commercial space, credit policies, food and beverage services, other Hotel services, employment policies, granting of concessions or leasing of shops and agencies within the Hotel as specifically requested by Lessee , receipt, holding and disbursement of funds, maintenance of the Operating Account , procurement of inventories, supplies and services, promotion and publicity and, in general, all activities necessary for operation of the Hotel.

Operator shall devote its knowledge, experience and efforts to operate and manage the Hotel pursuant to this Agreement in a businesslike manner in accordance with the Hotel Standards.  Operator shall make available to Lessee the full benefit of the judgment, experience and advice of the members of Operator’s organization and staff with respect to the policies pursued by Lessee in operating, maintaining, and servicing the Hotel.  Operator shall endeavor in good faith and consistent with prudent hotel management to maximize the profitability and value of the Hotel consistent with the Hotel Standards; provided, however, that Operator has not made and shall not be deemed to have made any guaranty or warranty with respect to the financial performance or profitability of the Hotel, or the present or long-term value of the Hotel.

Section 3.02.

Standards of Operation .    

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Operator's engagement under this Agreement shall include the responsibility and authority (subject to the limitations on Operator’s authority set forth in this Agreement), and in all cases, subject to the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Lessee’s obligation to provide sufficient funds ,   to do the following, at all times in material compliance with the A pproved Annual Plan , the Franchise Agreement, the Mortgage, if any, Legal Requirements and the Hotel Standard s :

(a) S elect, employ, promote, transfer, compensate, terminate where appropriate, supervise, direct, train, and assign the duties of the Executive Personnel and, through the Executive Personnel, a sufficient number of personnel whom Operator reasonably determines to be necessary or appropriate for the proper, adequate and safe operation and management of the Hotel (collectively, the Hotel Employees ).  All such employees of the Hotel shall be employees of Operator or Operator 's Affiliate.  In addition, Operator may, from time to time, assign one or more of its employees to the staff of the Hotel on a full-time, part-time or temporary ba sis to the extent permitted by this Agreement or otherwise approved by Lessee ;

(b) Determine the terms for guest admittance to the Hotel and establish all prices, price schedules, rates and rate schedules for rooms, and other amenities and services provided at or in connection with the Hotel;

(c) Develop, revise, and implement all prudent policies and practices relating to all aspects of the Hotel, which shall be set forth in one or more policy manuals or other writings, and train and supervise all Hotel E mployees for compliance with all such policies and practices,

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including policies and practices relating to:  (i) terms and conditions of employment, applicant screening, background checks, selection, hiring, training, supervision, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, dismissal, transfer and replacement;  (ii) compliance with laws, including but not limited to anti-discrimination, sexual harassment and e nvironmental l aws; and (iii) safety procedures, including those relating to the handling of hazardous and other dangerous materials;

(d) Select, purchase and install all Inventories and Operating Equipment and Supplies for the Hotel, and to the extent set forth in the Approved Capital Budget, but subject to the requirement to obtain Lessee’s   specific authorization for expenditures for Hotel FF&E exceeding $5,000 ,   Hotel FF&E in the Approved Capital Budget.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Operator agrees to maintain the levels of Inventories and Operating Equipment and Supplies at standards consistent with past practice and the requirements of the Hotel Standard s through the date of termination of this Agreement, including the period after a notice of termination of this Agreement has been given by Lessee   or Operator.  Other than with respect to Allocated Services, a ll contracts for Capital Improvements and Hotel FF&E exceeding $ 1 0 ,000 in any Fiscal Year shall be awarded on the basis of competitive bidding (provided, however, that Operator will not be required to obtain competitive bids for any service for which a single provider exists), solicited in the following manner:

(i)

A minimum of two (2) written bids shall be obtained for each purchase or contract that exceeds $ 10 ,000 in any Fiscal Year , up to $ 1 5,000 in any Fiscal Year .  Purchases over $ 1 5,000 in any Fiscal Year will require a minimum of three (3) bids.

(ii)

Each bid will be solicited in a uniform format.

(iii)

Operator may accept a low bid without prior approval from Lessee if the expenditure is for an approved item in the Approved Annual Plan and will not result in an excess of the annual budgeted Account Category of the applicable Approved Capital Budget or Approved Operating Budget , as applicable , and is not otherwise directly paid by Lessee .

(iv)

If Operator desires to accept a bid other than the lowest bid, then Operator shall so advise Lessee in writing and recommend that such bid be accepted, with support for such recommendation.

(v)

Lessee shall have the right to accept or reject any and all bids for Capital Improvements and/or   Hotel FF&E that are not the lowest bid; such acceptance shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

(vi)

Operator may request Lessee to waive in writing competitive bidding rules for a specific item or service.

In its operation of the Hotel under this Agreement, Operator may purchase goods, supplies and services from itself, Lessee or Lessee’s representatives, or any Affiliates of any of the foregoing so long as the prices and terms thereof are at arm's length and otherwise competitive with, and are not less favorable than prices and terms which could be obtained from independent parties and, if required by this section , are in compliance with competitive bidding rules, provided

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that Operator will obtain Lessee’s consent (not to be unreasonably withheld) regarding any such arrangement;

(e) Negotiate and enter into service contracts on Lessee’s   behalf which are necessary or desirable in the ordinary course of business in operating the Hotel, including, without limitation, contracts for provision of electricity, gas, water, telephone and other utility services, cleaning services, security services, vermin extermination, trash removal, elevator and boiler maintenance, air conditioning maintenance, master television service, laundry and dry cleaning, entertainment satellite systems and other services necessary for operation of the Hotel in accordance with this Agreement.  Other than Allocated Services agreements, which may, at Operator’s option, be in Operator’s name, all such service contracts shall be entered into in the Lessee’s or Affiliate of Lessee’s or the Hotel name   Lessee’s consent shall not be required for any service contracts which have liabilities to the Hotel of $25,000 or less per Fiscal Year ,   do not exceed one (1) year and /or are not terminable on thirty (30) days’ notice without penalty As part of the budgeting process, Operator shall provide to Lessee , with each P roposed Operating Budget, a complete list of all service and other contracts anticipated for the Fiscal Year which is the subject of the Proposed Operating Budget for such Fiscal Year and the payments or expenditures connected or anticipated therewith.  So long as any service or other contracts fall within the following guidelines, Lessee’s approval thereof shall not be required, but Operator shall nevertheless promptly report to Lessee the execution of (and provide Lessee with a true and complete copy of) each such contract:

(i)

The term of such contract shall be no longer than one (1) year; and

(ii)

Each contract must be terminable by Owner or Operator without payment or penalty upon not mor e than thirty   ( 3 0) days’ notice;

(f) Establish all credit and direct bill policies   and ensure compliance with such , in connection with the Hotel;

(g) Apply for, and use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain , in the name of Lessee   or Operator, as required by Legal Requirements and this Agreement, all Permits required of Lessee   or Operator in connection with the management and operation of the Hotel;

(h) Legal Proceedings of a non-extraordinary nature (hereafter defined), may be instituted by Operator , in accordance with guidelines and policies determined from time to time by Operator and Lessee , in the name of Operator or the Hotel or Lessee and by counsel designated by Operator pursuant to such guidelines and policies.  Legal Proceedings of an extraordinary nature (hereafter defined) shall require Lessee’s prior approval of the proceedings and counsel approved by Lessee Operator shall furnish Lessee with quarterly status reports with respect to all Legal Proceedings of an extraordinary nature.  In addition, Operator shall have the right to defend, through counsel designated by Operator , Legal Proceedings of a non-extraordinary nature against Lessee or Operator resulting from the operation of the Hotel.  The defense of Legal Proceedings against the Hotel of an extraordinary nature (including, without limitation, any aspect of any claims against Operator or Lessee arising out of the operation of the Hotel as to which the insurance company denies coverage) shall be coordinated with Lessee , designated counsel shall be subject

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to Lessee’s reasonable approval and Operator shall furnish Lessee with quarterly status reports with respect to such actions.  All claims against Lessee and/or Operator arising out of the management or operation of the Hotel which (i) are not covered by insurance shall be promptly communicated to Lessee and (ii) are covered in whole or in part by insurance shall be promptly forwarded by Operator to the appropriate insurer (with a copy thereof to Lessee in the case of claims against Lessee ).  Legal Proceedings of a non-extraordinary nature shall be proceedings in which the monetary exposure is less than $ 25 ,000 that are (i) initiated by Operator or Lessee relating to the operation of the Hotel for matters such as collections, maintenance of licenses and permits, enforcement of contracts and proceedings against Hotel tenants; and/or (ii) defense of actions against the Lessee or Operator resulting from the operation of the Hotel for matters such as guest claims for loss of property or injury to persons and claims relating to employment or the application for employment at the Hotel.  Legal Proceedings of an extraordinary nature shall m ean all other Legal Proceedings;

(i) Establish, supervise and implement a sales and marketing program for the Hotel (which Proposed Marketing Plan shall be submitted in   conju n ction with the Proposed Operating Budget and approved by Lessee in accordance with the terms of this Agreement )   and in conjunc tion therewith, plan, prepare, arrange and contract for all advertising, publicity and promotional activities for the Hotel, including advertising and promotional activities in conjunction with other hotels owned or operated by Operator and its Affiliates, and all discount and complimentary policies with respect to bona fide travel agents, tourist officials, airline representatives, and employees of Lessee ,   Owner , Operator and their Affiliates in accordance with the customary practices of the travel industry;

(j) Perform (or cause to be performed and supervised) such maintenance and repairs to the Hotel as shall be required to maintain the Hotel in all material respects in accordance with the Hotel Standard s .  Without limiting the generality of the f oregoing , Operator agrees to perform (or cause to be performed and supervised) all necessary or scheduled repair and maintenance through the date of termination of this Agreement, including the period after a notice of termination of this Agreement has been given by Lessee or Operator;

(k) Perform any obligations of Lessee under any Mortgage which are applicable to the operation and management of the Hotel , provided such documents have been provided to Operator ;

(l) Pay all Operating Expenses;

(m) Pay a ll gross receipts, transient occupancy and similar taxes;

(n) Comply with all Legal Requirements and the requirements of insurance companies which are applicable to the operation and management of the Hotel;

(o) A t any given time, the standards of equipping, maintaining, and operating the Hotel at a level equal to the higher of: (i) the operating standards as established by the Franchisor; or (ii) the Competitive Set, as may be modified and/or clarified by the terms and provisions hereof.  A determination of which standard of operations described in (i) and (ii) above will be controlling, shall be made, if needed, on an annual basis for each Fiscal Year as part of the

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approved b udget process.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Hotel shall at all times comply with the Franchise Agreement and Manual ;

(p) Operate and/or lease to third parties approved and/or selected by Lessee   gift and sundry shops, concessions, food and beverage, banquet and room service facilities of the Hotel, provided, that Lessee   shall seek Operator’s approval of any such lease, including the form of lease ,   which approval which may be withheld only if Operator can demonstrate that the third party operator is unable to manage the space or facility in a manner consistent with the Hotel Standard s ;

(q) Do any and all other acts and things as Operator may deem necessary and appropriate to carry out its responsibilities under this Agreement;

(r) Comply with the provisions of any covenants, conditions and restrictions recorded against the Hotel , to the extent same have been provided to Operator;

(s) Negotiate with any union lawfully entitled to represent such employees and execute collective bargaining agreements or labor contracts resulting therefrom that have been approved by Lessee ;   and

(t) P rovide Allocated Services to the Hotel .  T he Hotel's portion of the cost thereof shall constitute an Operating Expense so long as (i) the costs of the Allocated Services are allocated in good faith on a uniform, fair, equitable and proportionate basis among the Hotel and the other Operator managed hotels benefiting therefrom; (ii) the Allocated Services shall not include services that do not benefit the Hotel; and (iii) the cost of the Allocated Services are either (a) included by Operator in each Approved Annual Plan or (b) otherwise approved in writing by Lessee .  The cost of the Allocated Services and the allocation of that cost to the Hotel and other Operator managed hotels shall be subject to audit by Lessee pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.  Operator further agrees that the benefit of any discounts or rebates received by Operator with respect to any of the Allocated Services shall be passed on to the Hotel on a proportionate basis as compared to other hotels managed by Operator or its Affiliates.

Section 3.03.

Limitations on Operator’s Authority .    

Operator shall have no authority to do any of the following without Lessee’s   prior written approval in each instance, which may be withheld in Lessee ’s sole and absolute discretion:

(a) Borrow money, guaranty the debts of any third person, or mortgage,   pledge, grant a security i nterest in or otherwise encumber all or any part of the Hotel;

(b) Enter into any lease for the use of any item of Hotel FF&E , vehicles and capital leases ;

(c) Enter into any agreement, lease, license or concession agreement for office, retail, lobby or other commercial space at the Hotel;

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(d) Incur any liabilities or obligations to third parties which are unrelated to the operation, maintenance and security of the Hotel or to the performance of Operator's responsibilities under this Agreement;

(e) E nter into any collective bargaining agreement concerning any employees of the Hotel without the prior written approval of Lessee , which may be granted or withheld in its sole discretion.   Upon Lessee’s approval of any such agreement, Operator shall be responsible to perform such agreements.  To the extent applicable, Operator : (a) represents that it is an equal opportunity employer as described in Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965, as amended, and as such agrees to comply with the provisions of Paragraphs 1 through 7 of Section 202 of said Executive Order during the performance of this Agreement, (b) agrees to comply with the affirmative action requirements of Part 60.741 of Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to handicapped workers during the performance of this Agreement, (c) agrees to comply with the affirmative action requirements of Part 60.250 of Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era during the performance of this  Agreement, and (d) shall submit to Lessee in the form approved by the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, a certification that Operator does not and will not maintain any facilities that provide for their employees in a segregated manner, or permit their employees to perform their services at any location under its control, where segregated facilities are maintained, and that Operator will obtain a similar certification from its con tractors ;  

(f) Enter into any contract or other arrangement (or series of related contracts or arrangements) in violation of Section s 3.02 (d) and (e) , as applicable ;  

(g) Settle any casualty insurance claims which involve, or which are reasonably estimated to involve, amounts in excess of $10,000, and any condemnation awards regardless of amount;

(h) Institute or defend any Legal Proceedings with respect to the Hotel, other than as required or permitted by Section 3.02(h) ;  

(i) Employ any professional firm in any Fiscal Year for more than $ 25 ,000 in the aggregate except as set forth in the A pproved Annual Plan ;

(j) Prosecute or settle any tax claims or appeals;

(k) Other than as required and/or permitted by Section 3.02(d) , (e) and/or (t), p urchase goods, supplies and services from itself or any Affiliate of Operator, or enter into any other transaction with an Affiliate of Operator, unless (i) such purchase from or other transaction with Operator or any Affiliate of Operator is disclosed in the A pproved Annual Plan or (ii) prior to the consummation of such transaction all of the prices and other terms thereof and the identity of the vendor and its relationship to Operator shall have been disclosed to and approved by Lessee , which may be withheld in Lessee’s   reasonable discretion.  Except to the extent disclosed to Lessee   in advance and approved by Lessee   in its sole and absolute discretion, neither Operator nor any Affiliate of Operator shall charge or receive any mark-up, profit or purchasing fee on the purchase by or for the Hotel of any goods, supplies or services .  Operator shall use commercially reasonable

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efforts to ensure that the prices and terms of goods and services purchased under such contracts are competitive with the prices and terms of goods and services of equal quality available from others.  Operator shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the maximum available discounts and rebates on purchases and the most favorable terms available.  Any allowances, credits, rebates, discounts and the like received with respect to any such purchases shall be for the account of Lessee, and if received by Operator or any of its Affiliates, shall be turned over to Lessee;

(l) Provide complimentary rooms or services to any guests, employees or other persons except in accordance with Operator’s policies provided to Lessee or for which the business purpose for the benefit of the Hotel is properly documented;

(m) Acquire on behalf of Lessee any land or any interest therein;

(n) Consent to any condemnation or participate in any condemnation proceeding relating to the Hotel, the Land or any portion thereof;

(o) Sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of the Land, Building and Appurt en ances or any capital assets of the Hotel or other interest therein, except for dispositions of Hotel FF&E to the extent expressly provided for in the A pproved Annual Plan or otherwise approved by Lessee ;

(p) Perform any alterations to the Hotel or any portion thereof except to the extent Operator's performance of any such alteration shall be expressly provided for in the A pproved Budget or otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement ;  

(q) Take any other action which, under the terms of this Agreement, is prohibited or requires the approval of Lessee ;  

(r) Lease or rent any one or more of the Hotel’s ballroom, bar or restaurant for periods in excess of two (2) consecutive weeks to the same guest or entity ; and

(s) Do or take any other action that shall be contrary to any written directions of Lessee   or limitations on Operator’s authority imposed by Lessee   pursuant to any other prov ision of this Agreement.

Section 3.04.

Reservations Services and Revenue Management .    

Operator agrees, if requested at any time by Lessee, and at the sole and absolute discretion of Lessee, to hire either: a revenue manager on a corporate or regional ba sis , or a revenue management firm to be selected by Lessee and Operator (the Revenue Manager ), to oversee the implementation of the Hotel’s ongoing revenue management plans, including (i) interfacing with the Franchisor’s reservation and revenue management systems, and such Franchisor’s cluster or other revenue manager (s) responsible for the Hotel; (ii) interfacing on an ongoing basis with the Hotel’s general manager and front office manager (and/or other Hotel personnel responsible for revenue management) to endeavor to maximize the Hotel’s REVPAR; and (iii) analyzing the Revenue Data Publication , Hoteligence Reports, and other data.  In connection therewith, Lessee agrees to pay its equitable share of any individual hired as a Revenue Manager for the Hotel, either

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to be shared between the Hotel and one or more other hotels managed by the Operator, or to be hired on a part-time basis by the Hotel, either of which salary and benefit expenses shall be paid for by the Hotel as an Operating Expense . Alternatively, any revenue management firm so hired to serve as Revenue Manager strictly for the Hotel shall be paid for by the Hotel as an Operating Expense .

Section 3.05.

Marketing .    

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Lessee’s obligation to provide sufficient funds ,   Operator shall maintain a sales staff dedicated to the Hotel to arrange, contract for and carry out such marketing, advertising, national trade show attendance, and promotion of the Hotel as Operator shall deem advisable and consistent with the Approved Annual Plan and in accordance with the Hotel Standards.  Operator wi ll use commercially reasonable effort s to ensure that the Hotel shall receive an equitable share of the benefit of the cooperative advertising and promotion reasonably commensurate with its contribution to the costs thereof.  The costs thereof shall be equitably allocated by Operator between the Hotel and other participating hotels. Upon Lessee’s request, Operator shall provide reasonable documentation to support such allocations.  Operator shall provide Lessee with detailed monthly reports of its marketing, advertising and promotional activities through standard monthly reporting.  The Hotel shall be visited at least once every three (3) months by a member of Operator ’s corporate sales leadership team , if set forth in the Approved Operating B udget , and Operator shall make a member of Operator’s corporate sales leadership team available to Lessee telephonically at least monthly to discuss the marketing aspects of the Hotel.

(b) Operator may, consistent with the Approved Marketing Plan , and otherwise with the consent of Lessee, cause the Hotel to participate in sales and promotional campaigns and activities involving complimentary rooms, food and beverages, consistent with customary practices in the travel industry.  Except as set forth in the Approved Annual Plan and subject to Section 3.07(c) of this Agreement ,   Operator shall not provide rooms or Hotel facilities at no cash charge or at a discounted cash rate in trade for non-cash consideration or services without the consent of Lessee.

Section 3.06.

Consultations Between Lessee and Operator .    

When requested by Lessee, Operator shall, from time to time, render advice and assistance to Lessee and Owner in the negotiation and prosecution of all claims for the reduction of real estate or other taxes or assessments affecting the Hotel and for any award for taking by condemnation or eminent domain affecting the Hotel.

Section 3.07.

Transactions with Affiliates and Other Relationships .    

(a) Except as otherwise permitted by Section 3.02(d) and (e) and subject to Section 3.03(k), Operator shall obtain the prior written consent of Lessee (which Lessee may withhold in Lessee’s reasonable discretion) prior to contracting with any Affiliate (or companies in which Operator has an ownership or other economic interest if such interest is not sufficient to make such a company an Affiliate) to provide goods and/or services to the Hotel.

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(a) Prior to entering into any contract, agreement or arrangement with resp ect to the Hotel pursuant to which Operator may receive rebates, credit card rebates, cash incentives, administration fees, concessions, profit participations, stock or stock options, investment rights or similar payments or economic consideration from or in, as applicable, vendors or suppliers of goods or services (collectively, Rebates ), Operator shall promptly disclose to Lessee in writing the fact of and the estimated amount of such Rebates, and the charges and other amounts expected to be incurred in connection with any such contracts or agreements (which shall not exceed prevailing market rates with respect to such goods or services).  All Rebates associated with the Hotel will accrue to the benefit of Lessee and, in cases of cash or credit , will be applied against Operating Expenses .

(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, t o the extent Operator provides discounted rates to Operator’s employees at other hotels managed by Operator or its Affiliates, pursuant to discount rate programs applicable to other hotels, Operator agrees to include this Hotel in such discounted rate programs (subject to availability and black-out periods determined by Lessee and Operator during the Annual Plan process, or as otherwise approved by Operator or Lessee as part of the revenue management of this Hotel) and to provide the same discounted rates to the Hotel Employees, to the extent allowed under the management and franchise agreements affecting such other hotels.

Section 3.08.

Regional Manager .    

Operator shall provide the services of one of its experienced management employees to oversee and man age the operations of the Hotel (the Regional Manager ).  Lessee shall have the right to approve the Regional Manager and any successor provided that such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.  The Regional Manager shall visit the Hotel at least once every three (3) months to insure the Hotel is being operated in accordance with this Agreement. The Regional Manager shall meet telephonically with the designated representatives of Lessee at least monthly to d iscuss operations at the Hotel and consult with Lessee to answer any questions Lessee may have, and to a ddress any concerns of Lessee.     Lessee’s representatives shall have the right to meet with an appropriate senior level corporate officer of Operator or his/her mutually acceptable alternative on a semi-annual basis to review hotel performance.  The travel costs of such Regional Manager as provided in this Section shall be an Operating Expense.

Section 3.09.

Certain Expenses .    

Operator shall not be entitled to charge Lessee for any of its central office overhead , except as follows:

(a) Operator shall not charge tuition for training courses provided by Operator for Hotel E mployees or for course materials but shall be reimbursed the cost of course materials developed by third party companies, subject to the Approved Operating Budget.  Reasonable travel and housing expenses of trainees shall be included in Operating Expenses, subject to the Approved Operating Budget. 

(a) Travel expenses described in (xvi i ) and (xviii) of Operating Expenses   and Section 3.08 .

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ARTICLE 4



INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Section 4.01.

Operator Status .    

In the performance of its duties in the administration, management and operation of the Hotel, Operator shall act as an independent contractor. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed to be or create a partnership or joint venture between Lessee and Operator, or be construed to create a lease by Operator of the Hotel or the Property and Operator shall not constitute a tenant or subtenant of Lessee. It is expressly covenanted that this Agreement is no more than an agreement for the rendering of services by Operator on behalf of Lessee in the operation and management of the Hotel.

Section 4.02.

Employees .    

Operator agrees that Lessee will have the right to review, interview, approve, or override, the hiring of the Executive Personnel .   Operator will use all commercially reasonable methods, consistent with other nationally recognized hotel operators, at their disposal, to find qualified candidates for the above listed positions.   Operator agrees that if termination of any of the Executive Personnel occurs, Operator will put temporary or task force help in those vacated positions to insure continued smooth running operations of Hotel until the vacated position has been filled . Within the first two  ( 2 ) years of the Term, Operator will not relocate either the Hotel General Manager or the Director of Sales to another hotel operated by Operator, without Lessee’s consent in its reasonable discretion.  Operator acknowledges that Lessee is vitally interested in the qualifications of the individuals designated as the general manager and the director of sales of the Hotel.  Operator shall, from time to time, consult with Lessee and obtain Lessee’s approval as to the appointment of individuals to such positions; provided, however, and subject to the prior sentence, Lessee and Operator acknowledge that nothing in this Article is intended to limit or negate the authority of Operator elsewhere provided in this Agreement to remove, in its sole discretion, the general manager and/or director of sales of the Hotel.

(a) Each Hotel E mployee shall be the employee of Operator, or an A ffiliate of Operator, and not of Lessee, and every person performing services in connection with this Agreement shall be acting as the employee of Operator (except for any independent contractors engaged by Operator, in accordance with this Agreement) , but their salaries and other related expenses and employment arrangements shall be an Operating Expense and shall be accrued in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  The costs provided for in the immediately preceding sentence shall include, by way of example and not limitation, all reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, all employment related expenses incurred by Operator with respect to the Hotel Employees), such as severance pay, unemployment compensation and health insurance and related costs (i.e., in order to comply with COBRA-type regulations) as a result of the termination of employees and which shall have been paid or accrued in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(b) Operator shall provide evidence to Lessee of statutory Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for each such Hotel E mployee. The insurance

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coverages (including, without limitation, the carrier, policy limits of each and waiver of subrogation endorsements) must be in form, substance and amount satisfactory to Lessee in all respects. Upon request of Lessee, Operator will deliver to Lessee waiver of subrogation endorsements in favor of Lessee.

(c) The hiring policies and the discharge of Hotel E mployees at the Hotel shall in all respects comply with all Legal Requirements regarding the employment and payment of persons engaged in the operation of the Hotel.

(d) Lessee shall have the right to participate in any negotiations with labor unions representing Hotel E mployees at the Hotel, and Operator shall not sign any union contracts or card check neutrality agreements covering such Hotel E mployees at the Hotel, which have not been previously approved in writing by L essee.

(e) Operator shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex or sexual orientation, and all employment advertising shall indicate that Operator and Lessee are each an Equal Opportunity Employer as that term is defined under Legal Requirements.

Section 4.03.

Employee Expenses .    

(a) All costs of every nature   and reasonably available pertaining to all Hotel E mployees at the Hotel, including, without limitation, salaries, benefits, EPLI coverage, the terms of any bonus plan or arrangement, costs incurred in connection with Legal Requirements and insurance rules, shall be set forth in the Approved   Operating Budget as an Operating Expense.  Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement, all costs, expenses and liabilities relating to Hotel Employees shall be expenses of operating the Hotel and the responsibility of Operator for acts or omissions of Hotel Employees shall not extend beyond responsibility for the gross negligence or willful misconduct of, or the willful violation of Legal Requirements by the Executive Personnel.    

(b) Compens ation, overhead costs and other expenses of Operator and its Affiliates not specifically provided for herein which are corporate expenses of Operator shall not be Operating Expenses and shall not be payable or reimbursable by Lessee; provided, however, Operator may include in the calculation of Operating Expenses the salary of any of Operator’s corporate employees which have been temporarily transferred to the Hotel to serve the Hotel exclusively ; provided, however, Operator may only include in Operating Expenses that portion of the salary of taskforce Executive Personnel which does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the salary of the applicable Executive Personnel being replaced . Operator may also include in the calculation of Operating Expenses reasonable travel costs associated with Operator’s corporate employ ees located at Operator’s corporate headquarters which have been temporarily transferred to the Hotel to serve the Hotel exclusively. Lessee shall have the right to approve temporary travel schedule.

Section 4.04.

Employee Benefit Plans .    

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the following subparagraphs ( a ) and ( b ) shall apply to any liability that may, from time to time, arise out of the

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Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (" ERISA ") and the Multi-employer Pension Plan Amendments Acts of 1980 (" MEPPA "), respectively, as from time to time amended.

(a) Employee Benefits:  Any Hotel Employees who are not then represented by a collective bargaining representative shall be entitled to participate in the incentive programs, profit sharing and/or other employee retirement, disability, health, welfare or other benefit plan or plans then made available by Operator to similarly situated employees of other hotels managed by Operator , in accordance with their respective terms.  Operator will have the right to charge the Hotel with its allocable share of the cost of any such plan or plans and any contributions to be made thereunder provided that such charges and contributions shall be determined by Operator in good faith on a uniform basis with respect to charges and contributions imposed for the same or similar plans at other hotels then managed by Operator , subject to Legal Requirements.  Operator 's rights under this Subsection ( a ) shall be subject to the condition that Operator shall not put into effect any amendment to any existing plan, or adopt any additional plan, which is not imposed upon all other similarly situated hotels managed by Operator .

Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, the sale of the Hotel or other similar event, Operator shall cooperate with the Lessee with respect to disposition of such plan or plans (or plan assets) in a mutually satisfactory manner, all in compliance with then applicable Legal Requirements.

(b) Collective Bargaining or Other Multi-employer Plans:  Operator and Lessee agree that with respect to any withdrawal liability arising under any collective bargaining agreement or other multi-employer plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA) in which the Hotel Employees become participants, the obligations of the parties shall be determined as follows , which obligations shall survive a termination of this Agreement :

(i)

Withdrawal liability arising with respect to Hotel Employees shall be the responsibility of Lessee , and Lessee shall either pay the amount of such withdrawal liability directly to such plan or reimburse Operator for withdrawal liability payments made to such plan by Operator with respect to Hotel Employees (including withdrawal liability arising after the sale or other termination of this Agreement, provided that such liability arises as a result of such sale, disposition, termination or other similar event).  To the extent permitted under then applicable laws, regulations and agreements, Operator shall cooperate with Lessee in structuring transactions and transferring actual or contingent withdrawal liability to a successor in ownership or purchaser of the Hotel in accordance with relief provisions of ERISA, such as ERISA Section 4204 or then applicable statutory or regulatory provisions of a similar nature.

(ii)

For purpose of this subparagraph ( b ), the term withdrawal liability shall mean the actual amount assessed by and payable to a multi-employer pension fund upon a complete or partial withdrawal of the Hotel or Hotel Employees from such fund.  Operator shall cooperate with Lessee in challenging a plan's assessment of such liability, provided that all costs of litigation, arbitration or other procedures shall be paid by Lessee (including

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any bonds that must be posted).  If Operator or its Affiliates have employees at other locations who participate in the same multi-employer plan as Hotel Employees, Lessee shall be charged with and be responsible only for multi-employer plan withdrawal liability arising solely with respect to the participation of Hotel Employees in such plan.

Section 4.05.

Execution of Agreements .    

(a) Except as provided in Section 4.05(b) of this Agreement , Operator shall execute as agent of Lessee leases and other agreements relating to equipment and/or services provided to the Hotel, all of wh ich, unless otherwise approved in writing in advance by Lessee, shall either be a term of one year or less or be cancelable upon not more than thirty   ( 3 0) days’ written notice by Operator or Lessee without the payment of a penalty or fee. Notwithstanding t he foregoing, without the prior written approval of Lessee, Operator shall not enter into any agreement (i) which provides for the payment of sums not authorized by Lessee in an Approved Annual Plan , (ii) which would give rise to a lien upon all or any part of the Property, (iii) which would result in liability to Lessee for sums other than as set forth in the applicable Approved Annual Plan , (iv) to lease any part of any Property to tenants for occupancy , (v) relating to alterations to the exterior, interior or structural design of the Hote l except as contemplated by the Approved Annual Plan , (vi) which is not cancelable by Lessee upon 3 0 days’ notice or less unless the term of said agreement is one year or less, ( vii) which provides for any automatic renewal terms greater than one (1) year ,     or ( viii ) c ontracts for multiple rooms and/or multiple days that ( a ) exceed a 1-year term and/or ( b ) exceed 40% of the hotel’s room inventory for a period of 14 days or more, or (c) exceed 50 room nights and have a negotiated net rate of $4 9 or less for economy properties, and  $ 6 9 or less for midscale and above, this includes Operator promoting such rates online and in print ads such as coupons.   If Operator desires to enter into any agreements requiring the consent of Lessee, Operator shall first send written notice of intent to enter into such agreement to Lessee, and Lessee shall either approve or disapprove within five (5) days of receipt of such notice.  If Lessee fails to respond within such five (5) day period, Operator shall send a second request, which request shall state that Lessee’s failure to respond shall be deemed approval.  If Lessee fails to respond to the second request, such consent shall be deemed approved.

(b) Subject to Lessee’s prior approval of the same and upon Lessee’s request, Operator shall execute, as agent for Lessee, (i) all leases, as sub-lessor, of any space at any Property, and (ii) equipment rental and/or lease agreements. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 4.05 to the contrary, Lessee reserves the right, exercisable at Lessee’s option, to execute any lease or other agreement relating to equipment and/or services being provided to the Hotel.

ARTICLE 5



INDEMNIFICATION

Section 5.01.

Indemnification by Operator .    

Operator shall indemnify and hold Lessee and its Affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, owners, employees, subsidiaries, members, shareholders and successors (collectively, Lessee Indemnified Parties ) harmless against all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, losses,

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damages, lawsuits and other proceedings at law or in equity, judgments, awards, commissions, fees, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses) (collectively referred to as Claims ), of every kind and nature whatsoever to or of any party connected with, or arising out of, or by reason of (a) an Event of Default by Operator; (b) the gross negligence, fraud, recklessness, willful, or intentional misconduct on the part of Operator, any Affiliate of Operator, or the Executive Personnel ; provided, however, that Operator shall not have liability under this Section 5.01 to the extent any Claims arise out of, or result from, acts or omissions covered by the indemnity by Lessee set forth in Section 5.03 .  The cost of indemnification relating to any Claims attributable to Operator and not listed in (a) or (b) shall be paid as an Operating Expense of the Hotel.     The indemnification provisions of this Section 5.01 are subject to the limitations set forth in Section 5.02.

Section 5.02.

Limitations on Indemnification .    

None of the indemnifications set forth in Section 5.01 shall be applicable to (1) liability resulting from the design or construction of the Hotel, or (2) that portion of a liability which is covered and paid for by insurance maintained for the Hotel. The standard of performance of which Operator is to be responsible under this Agreement shall be that, reasonably and diligently exercised, of a professional hotel operator. Settlement of a third party claim shal l not be prima facie evidence that a party has triggered an indemnification obligation hereunder.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.01 above, neither Lessee nor Operator will assert against the other and each does hereby waive with respect to th e other any claims for any losses, damages, liabilities and expenses (including lawyers’ fees and disbursements) incurred or sustained by that party as a result or damage or injury to persons or property arising out of the ownership, operation or managemen t of the Hotel, to the extent that the damage and injury are covered by insurance and the proceeds are actually recovered from the insurer.

Section 5.03.

Indemnification by Lessee .    

Lessee shall indemnify and hold Operator and its Affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, owners, employees and successors (collectively, Operator Indemnified Parties ) harmless against all Claims of every kind and nature whatsoever to or of any party connected with or arising out of, or by reason of : (i) an Event of Default by Lessee; (ii) the performance by Operator or its Affiliates of its services hereunder, including, without limitation, any and all obligations incurred relating to any agreements with third parties entered into by Operator or Lessee in connection with the management or operation of the Hotel, (iii) the breach or alleged breach of contract, by Operator, Lessee, Owner or the Hotel, (iv) any interim management agreement relating to alcoholic beverages, liquor facilities lease agreement, food and beverage lease agreement, concession agreement or similar document or any transfer or other licensing application and any other documents required in connection therewith, and (v) any other matter that is expressly made subject to indemnification by Lessee under the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that Lessee shall not have liability under this Section 5.03 to the extent any Claims arise out of, or result from, acts or omissions covered by the indemnity by Operator set forth in Section 5.01 The indemnification provisions of this Section 5.03 are subject to the limitations set forth in Section 5.02.

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Section 5.04.

Survival of Indemnity .    

The provisions of this Article 5 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement with respect to matters arising out of facts or circumstances occurring during the period prior to such expiration or termination.

ARTICLE 6



BUDGETS AND POLICY MEETINGS

Section 6.01.

Annual Plan .    

(a) A Proposed Annual Plan once approved by Lessee shall be the “ Approved Annual Plan ” for such Fiscal Year.  On or before November 1st of each year following the Commencement Date, Operator shall submit to Lessee   a   Proposed Annual Plan for the next Fiscal Year.  On or before December 1st of each year following the Commencement Date, Lessee either shall approve the Proposed Annual Plan submitted to Lessee by Operator or shall submit to Operator a list of Lessee’s objections or questions to the Proposed Annual Plan (" Lessee’s Annual Plan Objections ").  Within seven (7) business days after Operator’s receipt of Lessee’s Annual Plan Objections, Lessee and Operator shall discuss Lessee’s Annual Plan Objections with the goal of agreeing upon an Approved Annual Plan for the subject Fiscal Year. Lessee , as part of Lessee’s Annual Plan Objections, shall have the right to object to the entire Proposed Annual Plan or to any specific item or items contained in the Proposed Annual Plan.  In the event Lessee objects to the Proposed Annual Plan or any specific item or items of expense in the Proposed Annual Plan and Lessee and Operator are unable to reach agreement thereon as provided above prior to commencement of the Fiscal Year in question, pending such agreement, the Proposed Annual Plan or the specific item or items of expense (not revenue) in question shall be suspended and replaced, for such period until Operator receives Lessee’s approval, by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) that proposed by Operator for such Fiscal Year, or (ii) if an objection to the entire Proposed Annual Plan, the Actual Gross Operating Expenses for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year subject to an adjustment equal to the percentage increase in the CPI over the last twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the start of the Fiscal Year in question and RevPar increases based on the appropriate previous 12-month RevPar growth percentage for the sector in which the Hotel is included, as set forth in the Revenue Data Publication for revenue growth over the prior year’s actual amounts , or (iii) if an objection to a specific item or items of expense in the Annual Plan, such item or items of expense for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year subject to an adjustment for each item equal to the percentage increase in the CPI over the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the start of the Fiscal Year in question.

(b) As part of the Proposed Annual Plan ,   Operator   shall provide to Lessee for Lessee’s review, a written schedule for the Hotel listing all executive and management employees to be employed "on-site" in the direct management of the Hotel including, but not limited to the positions of General Manager, Director of Sales, and Chief Engineer.  These schedules shall include such employee's title, job description, and the salary range including additional compensation or prerequisites such as lodging, meals, maintenance, moving expenses, bonus/incentive compensation and the like.  In the event that any employee's services are shared with (or subsidized through a sharing arrangement with) another hotel, the employee shall be identified together with

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a description of his/her responsibilities and the amount and source of any subsidy, together with a breakdown of the relative time expended with respect to the Hotel and each other hotel.  If Lessee notifies Operator that Lessee does not believe that some or all the scheduled wages and salaries are reasonable and customary as required above, then Operator shall promptly provide to Lessee a wage and salary survey that supports the scheduled wages and salaries.  No proposed amendment including changes in salary or other compensation shall be effective unless the salary or other compensation as changed is reasonable and customary.

(c) No later than October 1 of each year,   Operator will prepare and submit (following discussions with Lessee) to Lessee an annual capital budget for each Fiscal Year for the Hotel (the Proposed Capital Budget ).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, for th e Fiscal Year in which this Agreement is executed Operator shall manage the Hotel in accordance with the then existing Hotel c apital b udget , which is subject to F orce M ajeure.  The Proposed Capital Budget will set forth all projected Capital Improvements for such Fiscal Year, which budget shall also be month-to-month as well as annual. The Proposed Capital Budget will be subject to the approval of Lessee, in its sole and absolute discretion.  The Proposed Capital Budget shall be prepared in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts.  When approved by Lessee , the Proposed Capital Budget, or such items as may be specifically approved by Lessee , shall become the “ Approved Capital Budget ”.  Any revisions, substitutions or additions to the Approved Capital Budget must be approved by Lessee in writing.  Lessee acknowledges that the Proposed Capital Budget is an estimate and cannot be finalized until the Operating Budget is finalized.

(d) No later than November 1 of each year, Operator shall prepare and submit (following discussions with Lessee) to Lessee an annual operating budget and business plan for the operation of the Hotel for the forthcoming Fiscal Year containing detailed projections of Gross Hotel Income and budgets of Operating Expenses (the Proposed Operating Budget ).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the Fiscal Year in which this Agreement is executed Operator shall manage the Hotel in accordance with the then existing o perating b udget.  The Proposed and Approved Operating Budget shall be month-to-month as well as annual.  The Proposed Operating Budget shall be prepared in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts.  When approved by Lessee , the Proposed Operating Budget shall become the “ Approved Operating Budget ”.  Any revisions, substitutions or additions to the Approved Operating Budget must be approved by the Lessee in writing.

(e) The Proposed Operating Budget and the Proposed Capital Budget shall provide for operating, equipping and maintaining the Hotel in accordance with the Hotel Standards. Contemporaneously with the submission of the Proposed Capital Budget, Operator shall submit to Lessee monthly budgeted occupancy, average daily rate and RevPAR statistics for the Hotel . The Proposed Operating Budget and the monthly budgeted hotel operating statistics shall contain Operator’s reasonable good faith estimates of the amounts set forth therein. Operator shall provide Lessee, upon request, all details, information and assumptions used in preparing the Proposed Capital Budget and the Proposed Operating Budget.  Lessee shall be responsible for implementing the Approved   C apital B udget and may, in Lessee’s sole discretion, increase, decrease, delete or modify in any respect any capital expenditure in the Approved C apital B udget.

(f) The Proposed Marketing Plan shall contain advertising , sales and promotional plans prepared by Operator to be used in connection with the marketing of the Hotel.  When

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approved by Lessee , the P roposed Marketing Plan shall be the A pproved Marketing Plan.  Any revision, substitution or additions to the Approved Marketing Plan must be approved by Lessee in writing.  The Proposed Marketing Plan shall be written with the goal of achieving Gross Hotel Income as submitted in the Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year or, if less than a full Fiscal Year, the period between the Commencement Date and the December 31 next following the Commencement Date.  Operator shall not use Lessee’s name in any advertising or promotional material without Lessee’s expressed prior written approval.

(g) The Proposed Management Plan shall contain (i) estimated contributions and distributions from or to Lessee ; (ii) a leasing plan for the leasing of concessions and other space in the Hotel; (iii) plans and budgets for the disposition and replacement of Hotel FF&E; and (iv) such management issues, proposals and projections or modifications as Operator may recommend for the efficient management of the Hotel including but not limited to proposals and assessments as to the Hotel's position in the market, market opportunities, franchise affiliation and disposition strategies.  When approved by Lessee , the P roposed Management Plan shall be the A pproved Management Plan.

(h) Upon approval by Lessee of a Proposed Annual Plan, Operator shall use its good faith efforts to manage, operate and maintain the Hotel for the subsequent Fiscal Year in accordance with the Approved Annual Plan; provided, however, that Operator will not be deemed to be in default of its obligations under this Agreement to operate the Hotel (including without limitation, incurring expenses) in compliance with the Approved Annual Plan or Approved Operating Budget, in the event that Operator incurs and pays expenses (1) in a Major Account Category which do not cause the aggregate expenditures for such Major Account Category to exceed the budgeted amount by more than 10% for a given Fiscal Year, or together with all other expenses do not cause the aggregate expenditures for all items to exceed the Approved Operating Budget by more than 5% for a given Fiscal Year; (2) that are necessary for the continued operation of the Hotel and are not within the reasonable control of Operator (including, but not limited to, those for insurance, taxes, utility charges, fees and reimbursements due under the franchise agreement, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations), (3) that are immediately necessary on an emergency basis to protect the physical integrity or lawful operation of the Hotel or the health or safety of its occupants, and/or (4) that are commercially desirable to be incurred in order to obtain unbudgeted Hotel revenue in the ordinary course of operating the Hotel in accordance with the then current Approved Annual Plan, provided that such unbudgeted revenue is sufficient in Operator’s good faith and professional judgment to offset such expenses.  Regardless of the foregoing provisions relating to certain expenditures beyond the Approved Annual Plan, Operator shall provide prompt notice to Lessee of such excess expenditures and Operator will provide explanations for all significant variances and programs put in place to correct or improve budget deviations.  Wherever phrases in this Agreement such as “in accordance with the Approved Annual Plan or the Approved Operating Budget”, “in the Approved Operating Budget”, “in the then-current Approved Annual Plan”, or similar phrases are used or referred to in this Agreement, the variance provisions set forth in this Section 6.01( h )   shall be applied and deemed to be included in such use or reference and Operator will not be in default of its obligations set forth in this Agreement with respect to Operator incurring and paying expenses that are included in such variances.

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Section 6.02.

Budget Meetings .    

Budget meetings between Lessee and Operator will be held at times as reasonably scheduled by Lessee.  At each budget meeting and at any additi onal meetings during a Fiscal Year called by Lessee, Operator shall consult with Lessee on matters of policy concerning management, sales, room rates, wage scales, personnel, general overall operating procedures, economics and operation and any other matte rs affecting the operation of the Hotel as requested by Lessee. 

ARTICLE 7



OPERATING EXPENSES

Section 7.01.

Payment of Operating Expenses .    

(a) In performing its authorized duties hereunder and subject to Lessee providing sufficient funds , Operator shall promptly pay all Operating Expenses, except that if requested by Lessee certain Operating Expenses shall be paid by Operator directly to Lessee for payment by Lessee to the appropriate lender, taxing authority, insurer or other party so identified by Lessee to Operator.

(b) Subject to Article 5, all third party Operating Expenses incurred by Operator in performing its authorized duties shall be reimbursed or borne by Lessee; provided that such Operating Expenses are incurred pursuant to and within the limits set forth in an Approved Annual Plan or otherwise pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Section 7.02.

Operating Expenses Not an Obligation of Operator .    

Operator shall in no event be required to advance any of its own funds for Operating Expenses of the Hotel, nor to incur any liability in connection therewith unless Lessee shall have furnished Operator with funds as required of Lessee under the terms of this Agreement. However, if Lessee has provided funds required of Lessee hereunder, Operator shall advance such funds necessary to pay expenses incurred by Operator in performing its duties and obligations hereunder. Unless agreed to by Lessee in this Agreement, in the Approved Annual Plan or otherwise in writing in advance, compensation, overhead costs, and other expenses of Operator and its Affiliates shall not be reimbursable to Operator by Lessee.

ARTICLE 8



BANK ACCOUNTS

Section 8.01.

Lessee Revenue.

All income, receipts, and proceeds included in the definition of Gross Hotel Income shall be deposited into Lessee Revenue Account.

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Section 8.02.

Operating Account .    

Operator shall establish and maintain one or more separate segregated operating accounts (collectively, the Operating Account ) at a FDIC insured bank designated by Operator (except to the extent any Lender requires that the Operating Account be held with Lender) for the collection and disbursement of monies in connection with the management and operation of the Hotel.  All funds (exclusive of funds in house banks at the Hotel) received by Operator in the operation of or otherwise relating to the Hotel, and funds for Working Capital provided by Lessee , shall be deposited in the Operating Account.     Lessee shall cause sufficient funds to be on hand in the Operating Account to assure the timely payment of all current liabilities of the Hotel, including but not limited to Operating Expenses, all other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Hotel pursuant to this Agreement, the performance by Operator of its obligations under this Agreement and all fees, charges and reimbursements payable to Operator hereunder.  In no event shall Lessee permit the balance in the Operating Account to be less than the Initial Working Capital Amount Operator shall submit to Lessee on a weekly basis its check register for the Operating Expenses to be paid that week and Lessee shall provide Working Capital to Operator within two (2) business days of receipt of the check register so that Operator may pay all such Operating Expenses.  From the Operating Account, Operator shall pay all Operating Expenses, and other costs and expenses relating to the operation of the Hotel as permitted or required to be paid by Operator in accordance with this Agreement before any penalty or interest accrues thereon.  The Operating Account shall be a segregated account and at all times shall be in Lessee 's name; provided that Hotel Employees designated by Operator from time to time which shall be bonded or otherwise insured shall be authorized signatories of such account, as shall be representatives of Lessee .  All interest earned or accrued on amounts invested from the Operating Account shall be added to the Operating Account.

Section 8.03.

Ownership of Accounts .    

Lessee shall furnish information necessary for the printing of all Operating Account checks, which will bear the name of the Hotel.  All bank accounts (including the Operating Account), bank balances, bank statements, advice, paid checks, blank checks and other related records established in connection with operation of the Hotel or the ownership of the Property shall be the sole property of Lessee and/or any designee of Lessee .

Section 8.04.

Exculpation of Operator .    

All expenses incurred by Operator in performing its obligations under this Agreement shall be borne by Lessee and, to the extent funds are available, paid out of the Operating Account by Operator .  All debts and liabilities to third parties which Operator incurs as Operator under this Agreement, whether incurred in the name of Lessee ,   Operator or the name of the Hotel or any variation of such name used as a trade name, are and shall be the obligations of Lessee , and Operator shall not be liable for any such obligations by reason of its management, supervision and operation of the Hotel.  In the event that funds are not available in the Operating Account to pay any such expenses, debts or liabilities, Lessee shall promptly upon request from Operator , deposit funds in the Operating Account sufficient to pay such expense, debts or liabilities.

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Section 8.05.

Reimbursement of Operator .    

Operator shall be reimbursed for all Reimbursable Expenses incurred in rendering services to the Hotel or Lessee to the extent such Reimbursable Expenses are provided for in the Approved Annual Budget, required or permitted by this Agreement or otherwise approved by Lessee , which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.  Nothing in this Agreement, however, shall require Operator to advance or otherwise expend any of its own funds in connection with the operation of the Hotel or ownership of the Property.  If Operator pays any amount for which Lessee is responsible under this Agreement, Operator shall be entitled to reimbursement thereof by Lessee Operator may pay to itself the Reimbursable Expenses or other reimbursements from the Operating Account. The Reimbursable Expenses shall be payable to Operator monthly, in arrears.  Operator shall also be reimbursed for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in taking over management of the Hotel in accordance with the pre-opening budget, such reimbursement to be paid within fifteen (15) days after Operator delivers and invoice therefor e .

Section 8.06.

Working Capital Funds .    

Lessee agrees to provide to Operator the Initial Working Capital Amount on or before the Effective Date and shall thereafter provide Working Capital in accordance with Section 8.01 which amount shall be used by Operator solely in connection with operation of the Hotel and performance of the responsibilities of Operator under this Agreement.  Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, after payment of all Operating Expenses for which bills were received to such date, Operator’s Management Fee, Reimbursable Expenses, any t ermination f ee (if applicable) and any other amounts then due and payable to Operator , all remaining amounts in the Operating Account shall be transferred forthwith to Lessee by Operator Lessee shall pay Operator any remaining Management Fee, any t ermination f ee (if applicable) , Reimbursable Expenses and any other amounts then due and payable and Lessee shall pay, or cause to be paid, and shall hold Operator harmless from and against all Operating Expenses accrued in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and invoices related to Operating Expenses received after Operator has so transferred all funds.

ARTICLE 9



BOOKS, RECORDS AND STATEMENTS

Section 9.01.

Books and Records .    

(a) Op erator shall keep full and adequate books of account and other records reflecting the results of operation of the Hotel on an accrual basis and in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts and GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, subject to year end adjustments and disclosures .

(b) Except for the books and records which may be kept in Operator’s home office or other location approved by Lessee the books of account and all other records relating to or reflecting the operation of the Hotel shall be kept at the Hotel. All such books and records pertaining to the Hotel, including, without limitation, books of account, gue st records and front office records, at all times shall be the property of Lessee and, except for books of account,

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accounts payable invoices, night audit packages, deposit records and similar documents which may be sent to Operator’s accounting department shall not be removed from the Hotel by Operator without Lessee’s written approval and consent. All books and records pertaining to the Hotel and of Operator (including all budgetary records of Operator), wherever kept, shall be available to Lessee and its representatives at all reasonable times for examination, audit, inspection, transcription and copying. Operator shall not remove, destroy or delete any books and records of the Hotel without the prior written consent of Lessee. Upon any termination of this Agreement, all of such books and records pertaining to the Hotel forthwith shall be turned over to Lessee so as to e nsure the orderly continuance of the operation of the Hotel, but such books and records shall be available to Lessee for a period of five (5) years at all reasonable times for inspection, audit, examination, and transcription of particulars relating to the period in which Operator managed the Hotel.  This provision shall survive a termination of this Agreement.

Section 9.02.

Statements .    

(a) Operator shall deliver to Lessee by the ninth  ( 9 th )   day following the last day of each Accounting Period , a monthly report of the state of the business and affairs of the operation of the Hotel for the immediately preceding month and for the Fiscal Year to date and within nine ( 9 )   business days after the end of each quarter, a quarterly report with respect to the preceding quarter .   Such reports shall include at least (i) a balance sheet account reconciliation including all intercompany accounts, (ii) a profit and loss statement, comparing current month and Fiscal Year-to-date profit, loss, and operating expenses to the Approved Operating Budget and the prior Fiscal Y ear and comparing current month, quarter and Fiscal Year-to-date average daily rate, occupancy and RevPAR to the Approved Operating Budget and the prior Fiscal Y ear, (iii) a statement which details the computation of all fees payable to Operator for the month and quarter, (iv) the balance of all bank accounts, and (v) an adjusting statement showing the actual cash position of the Hotel for the month, quarter and Fiscal Year-to-date. Additionally, Operator shall deliver to Lessee nine ( 9 )   business days following the end of each Accounting Period and nine ( 9 )   business days following the end of each calendar quarter a written narrative discussing any of the aforementioned reports and year-to-date variances from the Approved Operating Budget, without thereby implying Less ee’s approval of such variance.  Further, Operator shall provide to Lessee within nine ( 9 )   business days following the close of each Accounting Period a report prepared in accordance with the example set forth in Exhibit A-4 attached hereto and made a part hereof.

(b) Such reports and statements (i) shall be in form and in detail satisfactory to Lessee as reasonably requested by Lessee and consistent with standard hotel reporting procedures, (ii) shall be taken from the books and records maintained by Operator in the manner hereinabove specified, and (iii) if requested by Lessee, shall be in electronic form.

(c) Within sixty ( 60 ) days after the end of each Fiscal Year, Operator shall deliver to Lessee reviewed financial statements for Operator, and, if requested by Lessee, within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter of each Fiscal Year, Operator shall deliver to Lessee unaudited fin ancial statements for Operator.  Further, within sixty ( 60 ) days after (i) the end of each Fiscal Year and (ii) the end of the Term of this Agreement, Operator shall deliver to Lessee an annual accounting, showing the results of operation of the Hotel during the Fiscal Year and a computation of Gross Hotel Income , Operating Expenses, and EBITDA, if any, and any other information necessary to make the computations reasonably required by Lessee , all for such Fiscal Year.  The

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annual accounting for any Fiscal Year shall be controlling over the interim accountings for such Fiscal Year.  Lessee shall have the right to conduct an audit of the books.

(d) In addition, Operator shall timely deliver to Lessee a copy of (i) to the extent available, a monthly STAR report from Smith Travel Research for the Hotel, where available (which Operator hereby agrees to order with respect to the Hotel and provide to Lessee), (ii) each Guest Satisfaction report, (iii) upon receipt, each Franchisor inspection report, and (iv) such other reports or information in such form as may be reasonably requested by Lessee.  Any out-of-pocket costs incurred by Operator to generate such reports will be included in Operating Expenses .

(e) By June, 2018, Operator agrees to annually have accounting and operations practices reviewed by a certified person or entity in order to provide Lessee with verification of a Type 2, SOC 1 Report, Report on Controls at a Service Organization Relevant to User Entit i es’ Internal Control over Financial Reporting .  This report is to be prepared under Statement on Standards for Attest Engagements 1 8 (SSAE 1 8 ) as promulgated by the AICPA.  If the standards of the AICPA change, the operator agrees to comply with rev isions of these standards.

(f) As of the date hereof, Operator uses J.D. Edwards and Ultimate Software for its accounting software and payroll processor .

(g) Lessee shall have the right to audit ,   conducted either by Lessee’s internal personnel or by a third-party auditor retained by Lessee at its expense, all items of expense and revenue under this Agreement including, but not limited to, Gross Hotel Income , Operating Expenses, depreciation and the Management Fee.  Operator shall cooperate and assist with such audit.  In the event that an audit reflects an underpayment or overpayment to either Operator or Lessee , a corrective payment shall be made to Lessee or Operator , as appropriate, within ten (10) business days following the audit results.  Either party shall have a right to challenge the audit results in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.  If an audit determines any weaknesses or need for reasonable changes in the internal control systems pertaining to the safeguarding of Lessee’s assets, Operator will promptly make all necessary changes.

ARTICLE 10



OPERATOR’S FEE AND TRANSFERS TO LESSEE

Section 10.01.

Payment of Operator’s Fee .    

Within five   ( 5 ) business day s after the end of each Account ing Period ,   Lessee shall pay to Operator the Base Fee for the immediately prior Accounting Period , based upon Gross Hotel Income for the immediately prior Accounting Period ,   together with the Accounting Fee, the Revenue Management Fee and any other amount to be reimbursed to Operator as set forth in this Agreement .  Any overpayments and underpayments of the Base Fee shall be reconciled on a monthly basis.

ARTICLE 11



REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE , CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
AND RESERVE FOR FF&E

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Section 11.01.

Repair and Maintenance .    

Subject to the provisions of the Approved Operating Budget and subject to receipt of sufficient funds by Lessee , Operator shall from time to time make such expenditures for repairs and maintenance as are necessary to keep the Hotel in good operating condition in accordance with the Hotel Standards. It is Lessee’s intent that the sums allocated for r epairs and m aintenance (other than with respect to Capital Improvements) in accordance with the then current Approved Annual Plan are to be fully expended during that Fiscal Year exclusively for the purposes identified in such Approved Annual Plan.  Except in the event of an emergency due to casualty, act of God or otherwise under circumstances in which it would be unreasonable to seek to obtain prior approval (and provided that Operator shall notify Lessee of any such expenditure within five (5) business days), all expenditures for the foregoing shall be as provided in the Approved Operating Budget and the Approved Capital Budget.     If any repairs or maintenance shall be made necessary by any condition against the occurrence of which Operator, Lessee has received the guaranty or warranty of any contractor for the building of the Hotel or of any supplier of labor or materials for the construction of the Hotel, then Operator shall, on Lessee’s request, cooperate with Lessee in invoking such guarantees or warranties. Notwithstanding the Approved Operating Budget, Lessee may from time to time at its expense make such alterations, additions, or improvements (including structural changes or repairs) in or to the Hotel as they deem desirable, in their sole discretion and responsibility, for the e fficient operation of the Hotel .

Section 11.02.

Capital Improvements .    

Lessee may, from time to time, at its sole expense, make such Capital Improvements in or to the Hotel as Lessee shall determine are necessary to comply with the Hotel Standards.  If Capital Improvements included in the definition of Building and Appurtenances shall be required at any time during the Term by the terms of any Mortgage, the Franchise Agreement, to maintain the Hotel in good operating condition or by reason of any Legal Requirements, or because Operator and Lessee jointly agree upon the desirability thereof, then in such event all such Capital Improvements shall be made with reasonably minimal hindrance to the operation of the Hotel.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, as long as the Hotel can continue to operate without interruption, Lessee shall have the right to contest the need for any such Capital Improvements required by any Legal Requirements and may postpone compliance therewith, if so permitted by law and if such postponement will not expose Operator to any civil or criminal liability.  All recommendations by Operator of Capital Improvements shall be submitted in conjunction with the Proposed Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year.

Section 11.03.

Liens .    

Lessee and Operator shall cooperate and use all commercially reasonable efforts to prevent any liens from being filed against the Hotel that arise from any maintenance, changes, repairs, alterations, improvements, renewals or replacements in or to the Hotel. If any such liens are filed, Operator shall, subject to the availability of funds therefor in the Operating Account or as otherwise supplied by Lessee , obtain the release thereof prior to the institution of legal proceedings in connection therewith.  The cost of obtaining such release shall be included in Operating Expenses, unless the imposition of the lien results from a default by Lessee or Operator , in which event the cost of obtaining such release shall be borne by such defaulting party.

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Section 11.04.

Reserve for FF&E .    

(a) The Reserve shall be funded pursuant to Section 11.0 4 (b) , and Lessee shall use amounts in the Reserve to cover the cost of FF&E expenditures and Capital Improvements, in conjunction with the Approved Capital Budget.  All FF&E, Capital Improvements and the Reserve shall be the property of Lessee .

(b) Commencing on the Commencement Date and continuing thereafter during the remainder of the Term, Lessee shall deposit monthly into the Reserve for FF&E an amount equal to the amounts required by Lender and/or by Franchisor .

ARTICLE 12



INSURANCE

Section 12.01.

General .    

Lessee and/or Owner shall maintain insurance pol icies with respect to the Hotel as set forth below .   Operator agrees to cooperate with Lessee and /or Owner in obtaining any such insurance. Operator further agrees to provide Lessee with detailed summaries of their Worker’s Compensation, Auto Liability, Cyber and Employment Practices Liability insurance policies and endorsements upon  r enewal.

Section 12.02.

Workers’ Compensation and Other Employment Insurance .    

Operator shall obtain, and the Hotel Operating Budget shall include, as an Operating Expense, Workers’ Compensation, in compliance with state law in the state of operation of each Hotel, including Employers’ Liability with minimum limits of $ 1,0 00,000 each accident. Such policy shall include an Alternate Employer Endorsement naming Lessee and/or Owner , and shall provide for a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Lessee.

Section 12.03.

Approval of Companies and Cost by Lessee .    

All insurance provided by Lessee and/or Owner shall be with such insurance company or companies as may be selected by Lessee. Lessee will obtain all insurance but, upon the request of Lessee and/or Owner not less than one hu ndred twenty (120) days prior to the coverage date, Operator will obtain such insurance, subject to Lessee’s reasonable approval of the insurance companies and coverages.  Comprehensive general liability insurance and such other liability insurance as may be obtained or afforded shall be in the name of Lessee and/or Owner , and shall name Operator as an additional named insured as respects liability arising from the operation, maintenance and use of the Hotel and operations incidental thereto. All property insurance polic ies shall be endorsed specifically to the effect that the proceeds of any building, contents or business interruption insurance shall be made payable to Lessee and/or Owner . Operator shall provide proper evidence of insurance required by Operator to Lessee and/or Owner annual ly. Such policies shall require a minimum of 30 days’ notice to Lessee in the case of cancellation, for any reason, if allowed by insurance carrier.

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Section 12.04.

Maintenance of Coverages .    

Lessee   and/or Owner shall hold all insurance policies obtained hereunder, and certific ates of such policies, if any, shall be delivered to each of Lessee and/or Owner and Operator.

Section 12.05.

Waiver of Subrogation .    

To the extent obtainable from carriers and to the extent that endorsement forms are approved by the Insurance Commissioner (or comparable office or d epartment) of the state in which the Hotel is located, all policies of property insurance shall provide that the insurance companies will have no rights to subrogation against Lessee and/or Owner or Operator or the agents or em ployees thereof.

Section 12.06.

Blanket Coverage .    

Lessee and/or Owner reserve s the right to provide any insurance referenced in this Article 12 by one or more so-called blanket or umbrella policies of insurance. Operator further acknowledges that the insurance coverage of the Hotel may be part of the general insurance plan of Lessee or Owner or of any of their affiliates. Lessee and/or Owner may elect to obtain any of the insurance coverages set forth in this Article 12 with a deductible loss clause providing for per occurrence deductibles.

Section 12.07.

Employment Practice Liability .    

Operator shall obtain EPL coverage insuring against potential claims against Operator by Operator’s employees, for employment related claims. Such coverage shall have a minimum limit of $2,000,000, and shall name Lessee and/or Owner as additional insured.

Section 12.08.

Cyber/Network/Privacy Liability .    

Lessee   and/or Owner shall obtain Cyber/Network/Privacy insurance against potential claims against Operator and Lessee and/or Owner by third parties or a governmental authority arising from unauthorized access, unauthorized use, theft of data, virus transmission, denial of service, internet liability and failure to protect privacy and intellectual property in connection with and arising out of the design, development and use of any systems utilized to operate and maintain the services, premises and operations of the Hotel, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate.  Operator shall be named as an insured under the Cyber/Network/Privacy policy.

Section 12.09.

Liquor Liability .    

Operator shall obtain Liquor Legal Liability insurance against potential claims by third parties arising out of the serving of liquor, if applicable to any Hotel.  Coverages shall be in amount of minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and shall include Lessee   and/or Owner as additional insured.

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Section 12.10.

Automobile Liability .    

(a) Lessee   and/or Owner shall obtain Automobile Liability insuring against third party liability claims arising from the use of Lessee owned automobiles, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 each accident.  Such coverage shall include the Operator as Additional Insured as respects liability arising from the use of such automobiles in connection with the Hotel and operations incidental thereto.  Coverage shall include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Operator.

(b) Operator shall obtain Operator -Owned, Non-Owned and Hired Automobile Liability and Physical Damage insuring against third party liability and damage of such vehicles, when such vehicles are used hired or rented by employees of Operator, with minimum limits of liability $1,000,000 each accident. Coverage shall include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Lessee   and/or Owner .

Section 12.11.

General Liability .    

Lessee and/or Owner shall obtain General Liability insuring against third party liability claims with minimum limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate. Such coverage shall include the Operator as Additional Insured as respects liability arising from the operation, maintenance, and use of the Hotel and operations incidental thereto. Lessee   and/or Owner also agree to maintain Umbrella Liability Policy with a m inimum limit of $10,000,000.00.

Section 12.12.

Property .    

Lessee and/or Owner shall obtain Property insurance and Business Interruption insurance insuring the Hotel properties, as determined appropriate by Lessee   and/or Owner . Coverage shall include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Operator.

Section 12.13.

Crime .    

Lessee and/or Owner shall obtain Crime coverage insuring against the dishonest acts & theft of Lessee’s and/or Owner’s and Lessee’s customers personal property by Operator’s employees.

ARTICLE 13



PROPERTY TAXES, LOCAL TAXES, LEVIES AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS

Section 13.01.

Property Taxes .    

At Lessee’s request and to the extent there are sufficient funds , Operator shall pay from the Operating Account prior to the dates the same become delinquent, with the right upon Lessee’s request to pay the same in installments to the extent permitted by law, all rea l and personal property taxes levied against the Property or any of its component parts.

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Section 13.02.

Lessee’s Right to Contest .    

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may contest the validity or the amount of any real or personal tax or assessment. Operator agrees to cooperate with Lessee and execute any documents or pleadings required for such purpose.

ARTICLE 14



DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION - CONDEMNATION

Section 14.01.

Damage .

If at any time during the Operating Term the Hotel or any portion thereof should be damaged or destroyed, Lessee shall have the respective rights and obligations provided in the Lease with respect to damage or destruction. In the event the Hotel is not repaired, rebuilt or replaced, Lessee may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Operator, effective as of the date sent and the parties shall treat such termination as if it were in connection with the sale of the Hotel in accordance with Section 16.0 2 .   Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Operator shall be entitled to receive the Management Fee earned to and including the effective date of termination resulting from a casualty as provided in this Section 14.01 , but no other compensation, consideration, penalty, or damages.  In the event that Owner and/or Lessee is required or elects to repair or restore the Hotel, and thereafter fails to timely (subject to delays caused by Operator, including delays in adjusting the insurance claim with the carriers   which participate in Operator’s blanket insurance program) commence and thereafter pursue the completion of the repair and restoration of the Hotel in accordance with any Mortgage, Operator may, at its option, elect to terminate this Agreement, by written notice to Lessee, effective ninety (90) days thereafter , and upon such termination, Lessee shall have no obligation to pay to Operator any t ermination f ee.   Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Operator shall be entitled to receive the Management Fee earned to and including the effective date of termination resulting from a casualty as provided in this Section 14.01 , but no other compensation, consideration, penalty, or damages.     Additionally, if Operator provides termination notice, Lessee will then have thirty (30) days from when the termination notice is received to begin the repair or restoration work, in which event the Operator’s termination notice will be considered null and void.

Section 14.02.

Condemnation .    

If at any time during the Operating Term the whole or a ny material part of the Property shall be taken or condemned in any eminent domain, condemnation, compulsory acquisition or like proceeding or sale in lieu thereof by any competent authority, or if such a portion thereof shall be taken or condemned as to make it im prudent or unreasonable to use the remaining portion as a hotel of the type and class immediately preceding such taking or condemnation, then Lessee and/or Operator shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and the parties shall treat such termination as if it were in connection with the sale of Hotel in accordance with Sec tion 16.0 2 . Operator shall have no right to the award from the taking or condemning authority in any such proceeding Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Operator shall be entitled to receive the Management Fee earned to and including the effective date of termination resulting from a

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condemnation as provided in this Section 14.02 , but no other compensation, consideration, penalty, or damages.

ARTICLE 15



USE OF NAME

During the term of this Agreement, the Hotel shall at all times be known by such name as from time to time may be selected by Lessee.

ARTICLE 16



TERMINATION

Section 16.01.

Optional Termination .    

This Agreement may be terminated by Lessee at any time without a reason upon no less than sixty (60) days prior written notice to Operator , and Lessee shall pay Operator a termination fee with respect to the Hotel at the effective date of termination equal to the lesser of: 1) 50% of the Base   Fee paid with respect to the Hotel during the trailing twelve (1 2) months prior to the relevant termination (which may include Base F ees for the Hotel for periods prior to the Commencement Date) or , 2)   50% of the average monthly Base Fee over the trailing twelve (12) months prior to the relevant termination multiplied by the number of months remaining in the th e n Initial Term or Renewal Term , as applicable .

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event there is less than eighteen (18) months remaining in the Operating Term, and Lessee choses to terminate this Agreement without a reason, Lessee will still be required to provide Operator no less than sixty (60) days prior written notice, however, Lessee shall pay Operator a termination fee at the effective date of termination with respect to the Hotel equal to the lesser of 1) 25 % of the Base Fee paid with respect to the Hotel during the trailing twelve (1 2) months prior to the relevant termination (which may include Base F ees for the Hotel for periods prior to the Commencement Date) or , 2)   25% of the average monthly Base Fee over the trailing twelve (12) months prior to the relevant termination multiplied by the number of months remaining in the th en Initial Term or Renewal Term , as applicable .

Section 16.02.

Sale of Hotel .    

During the Operating Term, Lessee may sell or otherwise dispose of the Hotel to any other person, partnership, firm or corporation at any time. In such event , and provided the sale is to a bona fide third party purchaser, not affiliated with Lessee, Lessee may notify Operator in writing no less than thirty (30) days prior to any such sale of the Hotel and this Agreement shall terminate with respect to the Hotel upon the closing of the sale.  Upon the sale of the hotel by the Lessee and provided the sale is to a bona fide third party purchaser, not affiliated with Lessee , and provided Operator is not hired by the new Owner of the Hotel or Operator elects to terminate the Agreement , Operator will be entitled to a termination fee payable at the closing of the sale equivalent to the monthly average of the preceding twelve (12) months Base Fee multiplied by two (2) .

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Section 16.03.

Lessee Change of Control .    

This Agreement may be terminated by Lessee or Operator upon a change of control of Lessee (as defined below) during the Operating Term .  Said termination will be exercised by delivery of written notice to the other party   not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of termination which notice shall set forth the effective date of termination.  For purposes hereof, a change of control shall be deemed to have occurred if, during the Operating Term, any of the following events occurs :

(i)

any person , as that term is used in Section 13(d) and Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act ), becomes, is discovered to be, or files a report on Schedule 13D or 14D-1 (or any successor schedule, form or report) disclosing that such person is, a beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act or any successor rule or regulation), directly or indirectly, of securities of Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc., the parent of Lessee (the Parent ) representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Parent’s then outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors;

(ii)

individuals who, as of the date of this Agreement, constitute the Board of Directors of the Parent or their duly elected successors cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors of the Parent;

(iii)

the Parent is merged, consolidated or reorganized into or with another corporation or other legal person, or securities of the Parent are exchanged for securities of another corporation or other legal person, and immediately after such merger, consolidation, reorganization or exchange less than a majority of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation or person immediately after such transaction are held, directly or indirectly, in the aggregate by the holders of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Parent immediately prior to such transaction; or

(iv)

the Parent in any transaction or series of related transactions, sells all or substantially all of its assets to any other corporation or other legal person and less than a majority of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation or person immediately after such sale or sales are held, directly or indirectly, in the aggregate by the holders of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Parent immediately prior to such sale.

In the event Lessee terminates this Agreement solely in accordance with this Section 16.0 3 , Lessee shall pay Operator a termination fee at the effective date of termination equal to 50% of the monthly average Base Fee paid to Operator during the three (3) months prior to the notice of termination multiplied by the lesser of twelve ( 12 ) months or the number of month s otherwise remaining in the then Initial Term or Renewal Term , as applicable .

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Section 16.04.

Tax Law Change .    

Lessee may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to Operator if Lessee ceases to be qualified as a real estate investment trust or if the United States tax laws change to allow a hotel REIT to self-manage its properties.  In such event, Lessee shall pay Operator a termination fee at the effective date of termination equal to 50% of the monthly average Base Fee paid to Operator during the three (3) months prior to the notice of termination multiplied by the lesser of twelve (12) months or the number of months otherwise remaining in the then Initial Term or Renewal Term , as applicable .

Section 16.05.

Performance Standard .    

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement but subject to the provisions of Section 16.0 5 (b), Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with this Section 16.0 5 (a) if, for any reason other than Unavoidable Interruptions, in any Fiscal Year (i) the Hotel fails to achieve the GOP Threshold for such Fiscal Year and (ii) for such Fiscal Year , the Hotel fails to achieve a RevPAR equal to at least the RevPAR Threshold (Subsections 16.0 5 (a)(i) and 16.0 5 (a)(ii) may hereafter collectively be referred to as the “P erformance Standard ”).

(a) If the Performance Standard is not satisfied and Lessee elects to exercise its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section, Lessee shall give written notice to Operator of such election within sixty (60) days after the receipt by Lessee of the annual accounting (as set forth in Section 9.02) for such Fiscal Year ; and (ii) the notice shall specify a termination date no sooner than ninety (90) days after the giving of such notice.  Operator may, within sixty (60) days following its receipt of Lesse e ’s notice of termination, pay to Lessee an amount which, when added to the actual aggregate amount of the Income Before Fixed Expenses for the Fiscal Year in question, equals the aggregate GOP Threshold for such Fiscal Year .  Upon such payment, the Performance Standard shall be deemed to have been satisfied for such Fiscal Year, Lessee shall not h a ve a right  t o terminate this Agreement based upon such Fiscal Year and Lessee’s election to do so shall be of no further force and effect.  

Section 16.06.

Operator Change of Control .    

This Agreement may be terminated by Lessee upon a change of control of Operator (as defined below) during the O perating Term.  Said termination will be exercised by delivery of written notice to Operator, such notice to be provided within sixty (60) days following Lessee being made aware of the event giving rise to the change of control and not less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination which notice shall set forth the effective date of termination; provided that, in the event such written notice to Operator is not provided in accordance within the terms of this sentence, the shall be deemed to have waived any rights to terminate this Agreement with respect to the particular change of control giving rise to the required notice.  For purposes hereof, a “change of control of Operator” shall mean a change of fifty percent or more of the voting control of Operator.

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Section 16.07.

Quality Assurance Reports .    

This Agreement may be terminated by Lessee if Operator fails two (2) Franchisor quality assurance inspections (“ Inspection ”) in the Initial Term , and such failures are not related to the failure of Lessee to provide needed funds, capital related issues, failure of Lessee to approve the Proposed Annual Plan, a Renovation or a Force Majeure, but instead such failures result from the fault of Operator.  Notice of such termination must be provided by Lessee to Operator within thirty (30) days of the second Inspection or else such failure s shall be waived.

Section 16.08.

Satisfaction Scores .    

The Agreement may be terminated by Lessee if the Hotel’s Overall Satisfaction or Overall Experience score, as measured by Franchisor’s guest scoring system either (i) falls eight percent ( 8 %) or greater below current brand average over a six (6) month period or (ii) causes the Hotel to be placed in default with Franchisor and in each case such failures are not related to the failure of Lessee to provide needed funds, capital related issues, failure of Lessee to approve the Proposed Annual Plan, a Renovation or a Force Majeure, but instead such failures result from the fault of Operator.

Section 16.09.

Reporting .    

This Agreement may be terminated by Lessee if Operator fails to deliver operating statements to Lessee by the ninth (9th) business day following the last day of each month more than twice within a twelve (12) month time period.

In addition to the rights and remedies otherwise available to the Parties at law or in equity, the following provisions will apply following termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article 14 or any other provision of this Agreement:

(a) At no cost, expense or liability to Operator, Operator shall q uit, vacate, surrender, and deliver to Lessee   peacefully and promptly the Hotel and all Permits and all books, records, accounts, contracts, keys, Working Capital, and all other pertinent and necessary documents and records pertaining to the Hotel and the o peration thereof.  If any Permits, including but not limited to any liquor license, is issued to Operator or any of its Affiliates, Operator shall, at no cost, expense or liability to Operator, to the extent permitted by Legal Requirements, assign or cause its Affiliate holding any such Permits to assign to Lessee or its designee all of the interest of Operator or its Affiliates in such Permits and the Hotel liquor inventory without charge (other than any out of pocket expenses of the assignment, which shall be Operating Expenses), or (if such assignmen t is not permitted by applicable law) to use reasonable efforts to provide Lessee or Lessee’s   designee with the use and benefits of such Permits and Hotel liquor inventory until such time (not to exceed 180 days) as Lessee   and/or its designee are able to obta in new Permits; provided that Operator is indemnified from claims and liabilities arising from the post-termination use of such Permits , with an indemnity acceptable to Operator and from an entity acceptable to Operator ;

(b) Operator shall deliver to Lessee any and all of Lessee’s properties and assets within the possession of Operator, including keys, locks and safe combinations, files, correspondence, information regarding group bookings, reservation lists, ledgers, bank statements for the Operating Account, accounting books and records, all electronic data maintained by Operator relating to the

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Hotel (which data shall be delivered on computer disc in a format that is accessible and readable by Lessee’s then current computer systems), insurance policies, bonds and other documents, agreements, leases, licenses, records and plans (including, without limitation, the as-built or record set plans) relating to the operation of the Hotel, provided that Operator may retain possession of copies of any of the foregoing;   Operator shall keep confidential all information concerning the Hotel obtained by Operator or in Operator's possession, and not use any of it for its own account, for the account of others or in any other manner that would directly or indirectly compete with the Hotel;

(c) Operator shall remit to Lessee the balance (if any) of the Operating Account, after computation and disbursement to Operator of all accrued and unpaid Management Fees and Operating Expenses reimbursable to Operator and any termination fees due Operator ;

(d) At no cost, expense or liability to Operator, Operator shall do all acts and execute and deliver all documents reasonably requested by Lessee   in connection with the transfer, all without consideration therefor, and otherwise reasonably cooperate with Lessee and any successor operator to insure or facilitate orderly continuation of the business of the Hotel;

(e) The rights and liabilities of the Parties having accrued prior to termination of this Agreement shall continue;

(f) Operator will turn over possession of the Hotel in a clean, safe and secure manner;

(g) Prior to termination, Operator agrees to maintain operating inventories at standards consistent with past practice and the Hotel pursuant to the A pproved Operating Budget and existing repair and maintenance schedules; and

(h) Lessee , at its option, may install a shadow management team in the Hotel during the ten (10) day period immediately preceding the termination date to have daily access to the Hotel and its books and records; provided that such team shall not (a) unreasonably interfere with the management and operations of the Hotel, and (b) consist of more than ten (10) members. 

Section 16.10.

Default or Termination of Concession and Lease Agreement .    

If Operator or its Pilla r PHILQ SPE LLC , choose s to exercise its respective option to terminate the Concession Agreement, or if Lessee terminates the C oncession Agreement based upon default of Operator or Pilla r PHILQ SPE LLC   under the Concession Agreement beyond any applicable notice and cure period provided therein, Lessee may terminate this Agreement and such termination shall be by delivery of written notice by Lessee to Operator not less than ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of the termination .

Section 16.11.

Termination Fees .    

Except as provided in this Agreement, Operator shall not be entitled to a termination fee or compensation in the event this agreement is terminated by Lessee .

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Section 16.12.

Bookings Beyond Expiration of Term .    

Subject to the Approved Annual Plan and receipt of sufficient funds, Operator shall diligently discharge all its obligations under this Agreement during the whole of the Term, and in particular shall continue to advertise and promote the Hotel and actively seek and accept bookings notwithstanding that they are to occur after the expiration of the Term.  Lessee shall be responsible on its own account for all costs, charges and commissions payable for bookings made by Operator in the ordinary course of business of the Hotel, which are for dates after the expiration of the Term .

ARTICLE 17



DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

Section 17.01.

Events of Default – Remedies .    

(a) The following shall constitute Events of Default:

(1) If Operator shall fail to keep, observe or perform any material covenant, agreement, term or provision of this Agreement to be kept, observed or performed by Operator , and such failure shall not be due to a refusal on the part of Lessee to approve the Proposed Annual Plan or Lessee’s failure to timely provide funds requested pursuant to the terms of this Agreement , and such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice specifying such failure given by Lessee to Operator , or if Operator due to any act or omission on the part of Operator and without the fault of Lessee , shall fail to maintain the Permits and such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice specifying such failure given by Lessee to Operator ; provided that if such failure is incapable of cure within such thirty (30) day period, then the cure period shall be extended for a period of ninety (90) days provided that Operator commenced the cure during such initial thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and continuously pursues the cure thereof to completion ;

(2) The failure of Operator to pay any amount to Lessee provided for herein for a period of five (5) days after written notice by Lessee of failure to pay such sum when payable;

(3) The failure of Lessee to pay any amount to Operator provided for herein for a period of five (5) days after written notice by Operator of failu re to pay such sum when payable.  If any sum of money is not paid within five (5) days following the date same becomes due and payable under this Agreement, and Operator has advanced such sum on behalf of Lessee , such sum shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date Operator advanced such sum on behalf of Lessee until the date Lessee actually pays such sum.  If the failure to pay relates to the Management Fee, such sum shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date d ue until the date actually paid;

(4) The filing of a voluntary petition in suspension of payments, bankruptcy or insolvency by either Lessee or Operator or any entity which owns or controls such party or if any such party otherwise voluntarily avails itself of any federal or state laws for the relief of debtors or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due;

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(5) The consent to an involuntary petition in bankruptcy or the failure to vacate within sixty (60) days from the date of entry thereof any order approving an involuntary petition by or aga inst either Lessee or Operator;

(6) The entering of an order, judgment or decree by any court of competent jurisdiction, on the application of a creditor, adjudicating Lessee or Operator a bankrupt or insolvent or appointing a judicial receiver, trustee or liquidator of all or a substantial part of such party’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree shall continue unstayed and in effect for a period of one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days;

(7) The failure of either Lessee or Operator to perform, keep or fulfill any of the other covenants, undertakings, obligations or conditions set forth in this Agreement, and the continuance of any such default for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of such failure;

(8) If because of any act or omission on the part of Operator , and without the fault of Lessee , either (i) the Franchise Agreement or (ii) any required license for the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Hotel, is at any time suspended, terminated or revoked for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days, provided, however, if, at the end of such thirty (30) day period the cure has not been effectuated notwithstanding Operator 's diligent and continuous attempts to cure, then the cure period shall be extended for an additi onal period of sixty  ( 6 0) days ;

(9 ) Failure by Operator to pay, when due, the accounts payable for the Hotel   for which Lessee had previously reimbursed Operator;

(10) If because of a default under the Mortgage not caused by the default of Operator under this Agreement , the Mortgage shall be foreclosed, or the Hotel sold in lieu of foreclosure .

(11) If Operator commits an act of fraud, criminal conduct, misappropriation of funds, dishonesty or willful misconduct in connection with the management and operation of the Hotel.

(b) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the non-defaulting party shall give to the defaulting party notice of its intention to terminate this Agreement after the expiration of a period of ten (10) days from such date of notice and, upon the expiration of such period, this Agreement shall termin ate and expire.  In the event such default is not cured, the non-defaulting party may terminate the Agreement without payment of any penalty or termination fees.

Section 17.02.

Rights Not Exclusive .    

(a) The rights granted under this Article 17 shall not be in substitution for, but shall be, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, in addition to any and all rights and remedies for breach of contract gran ted b y applicable provisions of law.  In addition to and cumulative of the foregoing, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default on the part of Lessee , all Management Fees, Reimbursable Expenses , termination fees and all other sums payable to Operator under this Agreement shall be immediately due and payable without notice.  In no event shall (i) the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the payment of a t ermination f ee upon the termination of this Agreement under certain circumstances be construed as defining or limiting the amount

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recoverable by Operator from Lessee by reason of any Event of Default on the part of Lessee ; or (ii) entitle Operator to receive a t ermination f ee in the event of a termination by reason of any Event of Default on the part of Operator .

(b) No failure of Operator or Lessee to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, agreement, term or condition of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or any subsequent breach of such covenant, agreement, term or condition. No cove nant, agreement, term or condition of this Agreement and no breach thereof shall be waived, altered or modified except by written instrument signed by both Lessee and Operator. No waiver of any breach shall affect or alter this Agreement but each and every covenant, agreement, term and condition of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to any other then existing or subsequent breach thereof.

Section 17.03.

Operator’s Rights to Perform .    

If Lessee shall fail to make any payment or to perform any act required of Lessee pursuant to this Agreement, Operator may (but shall not be obligated to), without further notice to, or demand upon, Lessee and without waiving or releasing Lessee from any obligations under this Agreement, make such payment (either with its own funds or with funds withdrawn for such purpose from the Operating Accounts) or perform such act.  All sums so paid by Operator   from its own funds and all necessary incidental costs and expenses incurred by Operator in connection with the performance of any such act, together with interest thereon at the Default Rate from the date of making such expenditure by Operator , shall be payable to Operator on demand.

ARTICLE 18



NOTICES

Section 18.01.

Notices .    

(a) Any notice, statement or demand required to be given under this Ag reement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by overnight delivery with proof of delivery, or by facsimile with receipt of transmission, addressed to the parties hereto at their respective addresses listed below:

(1) Notices to Lessee shall be addressed:



Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc.

1800 West Pasewalk Avenue, Suite 200

Norfolk, NE 68702-1448

Attention:  J. William Blackham, CEO

Facsimile: (402) 3 71-4229



(2) Notices to Operator shall be addressed:



Pillar Hotels and Resorts, LLC

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5851 Legacy Circle

Plano, TX 75024

Attention: Gregory Moundas

Facsimile: (972) 792-7883



With a copy to:



Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75201

Attention:  Cynthia B. Nelson

Facsimile:  (214) 999-3884



(b) All notices, statements, demands and requests shall be effective t hree (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail or one day after being sent by overnight delivery or by facsimile. However, the time period in which a response to any such notice, statement, demand or request must be given shall commence to run from date of receipt by the addressee thereof as shown on the return receipt of the notice, statement, demand or request, but in all events not later than the tenth (10th) day after it shall have been mailed as required herein.

(c) By giving to the other party at least thirty (30) days written notice thereof, either party shall have the right from time to time and at any time during the Operating Term to change their respective addresses for notices, statements, demands and requests, provided such new address shall be within the United States of America.

ARTICLE 19



ASSIGNMENT

Section 19.01.

No Assignment by Operator .    

W ithout the prior written consent of Lessee (which consent may be withheld in Lessee’s sole and absolute discreti on), Operator shall have no right to sell, transfer or assign (or permit the sale, transfer or assignment of) any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement in any manner, either directly or indirectly, voluntarily, or by operation of law.     Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operator shall be entitled to assign this Agreement to an Affiliate of Operator as part of a modification to Operator’s company structure in which all or substantially all of Operator’s assets are transferred to an Affiliate of Operator ; and Operator shall have the right to assign its rights to receive payments under this Agreement as security for indebtedness or other obligations.

Section 19.02.

Assignment by Lessee .    

Lessee may transfer or assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without the consent of Operator but shall deliver to Operator written notice of such transfer or assignment not less than ten (10) days prior to the effect ive date thereof; provided, however, in the event of the assignment of this Agreement to a party that is not an Affiliate of Lessee , Operator shall have the right to terminate this Agreement within fifteen ( 15 ) days after receipt of written notice of such

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assignment, which te rmination will be effective within thirty ( 30 ) days of Lessee’s receipt of such termination notice.  Any transfer or assignment of this Agreement by Lessee shall include an express assumption by the transferee or assignee of Lessee’s obligations hereunder.  Nothing herein shall be deemed to require Lessee to assign or attempt to assign this Agreement to any third party, including any buyer of the Hotel.

ARTICLE 20



SUBORDINATION

Section 20.01.

Subordination to Mortgage .    

Operator hereby agrees that this Agreement shall in all respects be and is hereby expressly made subordinate and inferior to a   Mortgage . Operator shall execute any and all subordination agreements, estoppel certificates and other documents reasonably requested by Lessee or Owner and/or the Holder to further evidence the subordination of this Agreement and Operator’s rights hereunder ; provided, however, Lessee shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain fr om the holder of any Mortgage a nondisturbance agreement, in form reasonably acceptable to Operator , providing that this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the fact that th e Mortgage has been foreclosed.

Section 20.02.

Foreclosure .    

Prior to termination of this Agreement by foreclosure under the Mortgage or by acquisition of the property to be covered by the Mortgage by deed in lieu of foreclosure, Operator shall have the right to enjoy all rights and privileges conferred upon it pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation the rights to the Management Fee s , and Operator shall incur no liability to the Holder for acting pursuant to the terms of this Agreement .     Operator may pursue against Lessee , as an unsecured creditor, a claim for all amounts due and owing to Operator under this Management Agreement.

Section 20.03.

Estoppel Certificates .    

Lessee and Operator agree, at any time and from time to time, upon not less than 10 days prior written notice from the other party or any purchaser or lender, to provide a statement in writing certifying that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if there have been modifications, that the same is in full and force and effect as modified and stating the modifications), and stating w hether or not to the actual knowledge of the signer of such certificate, there exists any default in the performance of any obligation contained in this Agreement, and if so, specifying each such default of which a signer may have knowledge.  Any statement d elivered pursuant to this Section may be relied upon by the other party and by the prospective lender or purchaser.

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ARTICLE 21



MISCELLANEOUS

Section 21.01.

Further Documentation and Reporting Compliance .    

Lessee and Operator shall execute and deliver all appropriate supplemental agreements and other instruments, and take any other action necessary to make this Agreement fully and legally effective, binding, and enforceable in accordance with the terms hereof as between them and as against third parties.  Operator acknowledges tha t Parent is a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the Exchange Act ) and other federal laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and Operator shall reasonably cooperate in providing Lessee information as necessa ry for Parent to prepare and submit its reports under such laws in a timely fashion.

Section 21.02.

Captions .    

The titles to the several articles of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and are not intended to affect the meaning of any of the provisions here of.

Section 21.03.

Successors and Assigns .    

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Lessee, its successors and/or assigns, and subject to the provisions of Article 19 , shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Operator, its permitted su ccessors and assigns.

Section 21.04.

Intentionally Deleted .    

Section 21.05.

Assumption of Post Termination Obligations .    

In the event of termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall be responsible for assuming obligations under contracts entered into by Operator in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and Lessee shall be responsible for the payment of obligations incurred by Operator in the operation of the Hotel only to the extent that such obligations shall have been incurred in accordanc e with the terms of this Agreement.  Lessee will indem nify and hold Operator harmless from all costs, expenses, claims, damages and liabilities, including without limitation, lawyers’ fees and disbursements, arising or resulting from Lessee’s failure following the expiration or earlier termination (for whatev er cause) of this Agreement to provide all of the services contracted for in connection with the business booked in accordance with the terms of this Agreement on or prior to the date of such expiration or termination.  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that this Agreement terminates due to any reason other than a default by Operator under this Agreement, either (i) a sufficient number of Hotel Employees will be hired by Lessee or its successor, assign or designee, and retained for at least 90 days thereafter, so as not to cause a “mass layoff” or “plant closing”, as defined in the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Act, 29 USC, sec 2101 et seq (the “WARN Act”) or (ii) the effective date of termination shall be extended for a sufficient time to allow notices to be provided in accordance with the WARN Act.  The provisions of this Section will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement and will be binding upon Lessee and its successors and assigns, including any successor or assign that

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becomes the beneficial or legal owner of the Hotel after the effective date of any such expiration or termination.

Section 21.06.

Entire Agreement .    

This Agreement, together with the Exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior agreements or undertakings, oral or written.  This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto shall be construed and interpreted without reference to any canon or rule of law requiring interpretation against the party drafting or causing the drafting of this Agreement or the portions in question, it being agreed an d understood that all parties have participated in the preparation of this Agreement.  This Agreement may not be modified, amended, surrendered or changed, except by a written document signed by the Lessee and Operator agreeing to be bound thereby.

Section 21.07.

Governing Law .    

This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of   Texas .

Section 21.08.

No Political Contributions .    

Any provision hereof to the contrary notwithstanding, no money or property of the Hotel shall be paid or used or offered, nor shall Lessee or Operator directly or indirectly pay or use or offer, consent or agree to pay or use or offer any money or property of the Hotel, for or in aid of any political party, committee or organization, or for or in aid of, any corporation, joint stock or other association organized or maintained for political purposes, or for, or in aid f or, any candidate for political office or for nominat ion for such office, or in connection with any election including referendum for constitutional amendment, or for any political purpose whatever, or for lobbying in connection with legislation or regulation thereunder, or for the reimbursement for indemnif ication of any person for money or p roperty so used.

Section 21.09.

Eligible Independent Contractor .    

(a) At the effective time of this Agreement, Operator shall qualify as an eligible independent contractor as defined in Section 856(d)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code ).  To that end:

(i)

during the Operating Term, Operator shall not permit wagering activities to be conducted at or in connection with the Hotel;

(ii)

during the Operating Term, Operator shall not own, directly or indirectly (within t he meaning of Section 856(d)(5) of the Code), more than 35% of the shares of Condor Hospitality Trust , Inc.;

(iii)

during the Operating Term, no more than 35% of the total combined voting power of Operator’s outstanding stock (or 35% of the total shares of all classes of its outstanding stock) shall be owned, directly or indirectly, by

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one or more persons owning 35% or more of the outstanding stock of Condor Hospitality Trust , Inc.; and

(iv)

At the effective time, Operator shall be actively engaged in the trade or business of operating qualified lodging facilities (defined below) for a person who is not a related person within the meaning of Section 856(d)(9)(F) of the Code to the Parent or Lessee ( Unrelated Persons ). In order to meet this requirement, Operator agrees that it (i) shall derive at least 10% of both its revenue and profit from operating qualified lodging facilities for Unrelated Persons and (ii) shall comply with any regulations or other administrative guidance under Section 856(d)(9) of the Code with respect to the amount of hotel management business with Unrelated Persons that is necessary to qualify as an eligible independent contractor with the meaning of such Code s ection.

(b) A   qualified lodging facility is defined in Section 856(d)(9)(D) of the Code and means a lodging facility (defined below), unless wagering activities are conducted at or in connection with such facility by any person who is engaged in the business of accepting wagers and who is legally authorized to engage in such business at or in connection with such facility. A lodging facility is a hotel, motel or other establishment more than one-half of the dwelling units in which are used on a transient basis, and includes customary amenities and facilities operated as part of, or associated with, the lodging facility so long as such amenities and facilities are customary for other properties of a comparable size and class owned by other owners unrelated to Condor Hospitality Trust , Inc.

(c) Operator shall not sublet the Hotel or enter into any similar arrangement on any basis such that the rental or other amounts to be paid by the sublessee thereunder would be based, in whole or in part, on either (a) the net income or profits derived by the business activities of the sublessee, or (b) any other formula such that any portion of the rent would fail to qualify as rents from real property within the meaning of Section 856(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, or any similar or successor provision thereto.

Section 21.10.

Time of the Essence .    

Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

Section 21.11.

Offsets .    

Each party may offset amounts owed to another party hereunder against any amounts owed to such party , so long as both parties agree that such amounts are owed .

Section 21.12.

Attorney’s Fees .    

If any party brings an action against another party to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to recover its court costs, attorney’s fees and expenses in the judgment rendered through such action.  The provisions of this Section 21.12 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

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Section 21.13.

Final Accounting .    

(a) In addition to the reports required by Section 9.02, within sixty (60) days following the effective date of expiration or termination of this Agreement, Operator shall prepare and submit to Lessee a final accounting of Hotel operations through the effective date of such expiration or termination, which accounting shall be in the form of the financial statements required hereunder.     In the event that Lessee requests additional reports or assistance from Operator following the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Lessee shall pay to Operator the Accounting Fee through the date on which such additional services or assistance are to be provided.

(b) Upon the effective date of expiration or termination of this Agreement, Operator shall deliver possession of the Hotel, and any cash, property and other assets pertaining thereto, together with any and all keys or other access devices, to Lessee.

(c) Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, at no cost, expense, or liability to Operator, Operator shall reasonably cooperate with and assist Lessee as may be necessary for the transfer of the operations and management of the Hotel to the successor operator and , to the extent permitted by Legal Requirements , the transfer of any and all Hotel licenses and P ermits to Lessee or Lessee’s designee.

Section 21.14.

Franchisor Communications .    

During the O perating Term, Operator shall promptly deliver to Lessee copies of any deficiency notices or similar notices received from Franchisor and any response thereto.

Section 21.15.

Consent and Approval .    

Except as herein otherwise provided, whenever in this Agreement the consent or approval of Operator or Lessee is required, such consent or approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.  Such consent or approval shall also be in writing only and shall be executed only by an authorized officer or agent of the party granting such consent or approval.

Section 21.16.

Partial Invalidity .    

In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses or paragraphs contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid by the final and unappealable order, decree or judgment of any court, this Agreement shall be construed as if such phrases, sentences, clauses or paragraphs had not been inserted, unless such construction would substantially destroy the benefit of the bargain of this Agreement to either of the parties hereto.

Section 21.17.

Disputes .    

Whenever any issue or dispute arises under this Agreement relating to the Operating Budget, the Capital Budget and /or the Management Fee, such issue or dispute shall be resolved utilizing the Uniform System of Accounts and by application of generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied.

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Section 21.18.

Further Assurances .    

Lessee and Operator shall execute and deliver all other appropriate supplemental agreements and other instruments, and take any other action necessary to make this Agreement fully and legally effective, binding and enforceable as between them and as against third parties.

Section 21.19.

Waiver .    

The waiver of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement on any occasion or occasions shall not be deemed a waiver of such terms and conditions on any future occasion.

Section 21.20.

Unavoidable Interruptions .    

Subject to the express limitations set forth in this Agreement and excluding those obligations that accrue prior to the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure or obligations that, if not performed, would cause a material adverse effect on the Hotel or its operations (for instance, the requirement to maintain the Permits or insurance obligations hereunder), if either party's failure to comply with, perform or satisfy any representation, warranty, covenant, undertaking, obligation or condition set forth in this Agreement is caused by or due to, in whole or in part, any Force Majeure , such representation, warranty, covenant, undertaking, obligation or condition (except regarding insurance coverages and monetary payments) shall be adjusted to the extent and for so long as such party's failure is caused by or due to, in whole or in part, such Force Majeure .

Section 21.21.

Effect of Approval of Plans and Specifications .    

Lessee and Operator agree that in each instance in this Agreement or elsewhere wherein Operator is required to give its approval of plans, specifications, budgets and/or financing, no such approval shall imply or be deemed to constitute an opinion by Operator , nor impose upon Operator any responsibility for the design or construction of additions to or improvements of the Hotel, including but not limited to structural integrity or life/safety requirements or adequacy of budgets and/or financing.  The scope of Operator 's review and approval of plans and specifications is limited solely to the adequacy and relationship of spaces and aesthetics of the Hotel in order to comply with the Hotel Standards.

Section 21.22.

Prohibited Persons and Transactions .    

(a) Operator is not, and shall not become, a person or entity with whom U. S. persons or entities are restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control ( OFAC ) of the Department of the Treasury (including those named in OFAC's Specially Designated and Blocked Person's List) or under any statute, executive order (including the September 24, 2001, Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action (such persons and entities being Prohibited Persons ). 

(b) Lessee is not and shall not become a Prohibited Person.

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Section 21.23.

Confidentiality .    

Lessee and Operator agree to keep the terms and conditions of all leases and other occupancy agreements in effect at the Hotel (if any) and all other accruements relating to the Hotel, together with all information and data obtained, possessed, or generated by Operator in connection with the Hotel (collectively, Privileged Information ), strictly confidential and not to make any public announcements or any disclosures to any third parties, either orally or in writing, with respect to any Privileged Information without the express written consent of the other party hereunder; provided, however, the restrictions imposed hereby shall not apply to any Privileged Information (1) which is required to be disclosed in order to comply with any law, ordinance, governmental decree or any rule, regulation or decree of any interested governmental body or (2) which must otherwise be disclosed to relevant third parties, including accountants, attorneys and lenders, in the course of reasonable and diligent management and operation of the Hotel or the business of Lessee , or any subsidiary or Affiliate of Lessee or Operator .  If Operator makes such disclosure, it shall notify such third party of this provision and of the requirement of Lessee for confidentiality.  The provisions of this Section 21.23 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

Section 21.24.

No Third Party Rights .    

This Agreement shall inure solely to the parties hereto.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no third party shall have any rights pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Section 21.25.

No Representations as to Income or Financial Success of Hotel .    

In entering into this Agreement, Operator and Lessee acknowledge that neither Lessee nor Operator has made any representation to the other regarding projected earnings, the possibility of future success or any other similar matter respecting the Hotel, and that Operator and Lessee understand that no guarantee is made to the other as to any specific amount of income to be received by Operator or Lessee or as to the future financial success of the Hotel.

Section 21.26.

Dispute Resolution .    

Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, Lessee and Operator agree that any dispute between the parties related to or arising out of this Agreement that cannot be amicably settled by the parties hereunder, shall first be submitted for non-binding mediation before resorting to any litigation, equitable proceeding or other enforcement action.  Such mediation shall be held within a twenty-five mile radius of the Hotel (or such other location mutually agreed by the parties) and the parties shall cooperate in good faith to agree on a mediator who shall be a retired or semi-retired judge having at least ten (10) years of experience on the bench hearing complex commercial transactions.  If the parties hereto have failed to designate, by a joint written statement, a mediator within thirty (30) days following the date of a written request therefor by either Operator or Lessee to the other, then either Lessee or Operator may notify the local office of the American Arbitration Association ( AAA ) or JAMS and request such entity to select a person to act as the mediator to assist in the resolution of the dispute. The mediation will be a non-binding conference between the parties conducted in accordance with the applicable rules and procedures of AAA or JAMS (as

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determined by the mediator).   The compensation of the mediator and all related expenses shall be borne equally by the parties, each of whom shall bear their own costs, irrespective of the outcome of the mediation. If any dispute remains unresolved between the parties after the mediation is complete, then either party shall be entitled to pursue its rights and remedies at law or in equity.  The provisions of this Section 21.26 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

Section 21.27.

Termination of the Franchise Agreement .    

Lessee reserves and shall have the absolute right in its sole and unfettered discretion, at any time and without the consent or approval of (but with notice to) Operator , to terminate the Franchise Agreement, provided, however, that (i) Lessee shall have no such right in order to establish its own independent operations, such as an operation without a franchise or license or in its own hotel name; (ii) in the event of such a termination by Lessee ,   Operator shall have the right of approval (which right shall be reasonably exercised) of any new franchise or license for the Hotel; and (iii) if Lessee’s decision to terminate the License Agreement is made without the consent of Operator , then the provisions of Section 16.05(a) and (b) of this Agreement shall no longer apply.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

LESSEE:



TRS AUS TECH , LLC , a Delaware limited liability company





By: /s/ Jeff Dougan

Title: Vice President













OPERATOR:



PILLAR HOTELS AND RESORTS, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company





By: /s/ Vince Cuce

Title: Vice President





 

[ Signature Page ]

 


 

 

JOINDER



The undersigned, CDOR AUS Tech , LLC , a Delaware limited liability company   (“ Owner ”), for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby joins in the execution of this Agreement for the purposes of (i) consenting hereto and (ii) absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteeing the full and timely payment and performance of the obligations of Lessee hereunder.  Owner (a) waives diligence, presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind whatsoever, any defense based on suretyship principles, any defense based on any statute of limitations and any requirement that Operator exhaust any right or take any action against Lessee or any other person; and (b) consents to any supplement, amendment or other modification made to this Agreement in accordance with its terms without its consent or approval.







CDOR AUS TECH , LLC ,

a   Delaware limited liability company





By: /s/ Jeff Dougan

Name: Jeff Dougan

Title: Vice President







 

[ Joinder ]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT A



HOTEL AND OWNER



Hotel

 

Towne Place Suites Austin North Tech Ridge

Owner

 

CDOR AUS Tech , LLC

Location

 

12427 Tech Ridge Blvd

Austin, TX 78743

# of Rooms

 

122

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

[ Exhibit A ]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT A-1



COMPETITIVE SET FOR HOTEL





 

 

 

Hotel

City, State

Zip

Rooms

Holiday Inn Express Austin North Central

Austin, TX

78753

101

Residence Inn Austin North Parmer Lane

Austin, TX

78753

88

Springhill Suites Austin North Parmer Lane

Austin, TX

78753

132

Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin North Parmer Lane

Austin, TX

78753

150

Home2 Suites Austin Round Rock

Round Rock, TX

78681

91

Homewood Suites TechRidge Parmer @ I 35

Austin, TX

78753

114



 

[Exhibit A-1]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT A-2



INTENTIONALLY DELETED









 

[Exhibit A-2]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT A- 3



MAJOR ACCOUNT CATEGORIES



Rooms Revenues

Food and Beverage Revenue

Other Operated Departments Revenue

Miscellaneous Income



Rooms Expense

Food and Beverage Expense

Other Operated Departments Expense



Administrative and General

Information and Telecommunications Systems

Sales and Marketing

Property Operation and Maintenance

Utilities



Non-Operating Income

Rent

Property and Other Taxes

Insurance

Other Non-Operating Expenses





 

[Exhibit A-3]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT A-4



EXAMPLES OF MONTHLY TRANSACTIONS REPORT



[Attached]

 

[Exhibit A-4]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT B



HOTEL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT





Hotel

 

Towne Place Suites

Austin North Tech Ridge

Location

 

12427 Tech Ridge Blvd

Austin , TX 78743

Franchisor

 

Marriott International, Inc.





 

[Exhibit B]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT C



FORM OF APPROVED BUDGET





PICTURE 1

[Exhibit C]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT D



APPROVED BUDGET (if finalized)  





[Not Applicable]

[Exhibit D]

 


 

 

EXHIBIT  E



EXAMPLE INCENTIVE FEE CALCULATION





 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Income for Incentive Fee Calculation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Hotel Income

         4,296,601

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Operating Expenses before Incentive Fees

       (3,112,854)

 

 

 

 

 

Less: 4% Hotel FF&E Reserve

          (171,864)

4% of Gross Hotel Income used for illustrative purposes

Less: Calculated Incentive Fees

             (42,966)

 

 

 

 

 

Total Hotel Income for Incentive Fee Calculation

             968,917

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Hotel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition Price

       11,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition Costs

             185,418

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Expenditure not covered by FF&E Reserve

                        -  

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investment in Hotel

       11,185,418

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Return per Incentive Fee terms

8.66% 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Return per Incentive Fee terms

42,966 

1% of Gross Hotel Income used for illustrative purposes







[Exhibit E ]

 


Exhibit 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated August 31, 2017 of Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. of our report dated August 25, 2017 with respect to the financial statements of MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP, which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the related statements of operations, changes in partners’ capital and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2016 and for the period from inception (January 22, 2015) to December 31, 2015, appearing as Exhibit 99.3 in the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. dated July 17, 2017 as filed August 25, 2017.

/s/ Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C.
Houston, TX
January 17 , 2018




  Exhibit 99.2



























MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Financial Statements



September 30, 2017 and 2016






 



MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



September 30, 2017 and 2016







Table of Contents





 



Page(s )



 

Balance Sheets

2



 

Statements of Operations

3



 

Statements of Partners’ Capital

4



 

Statements of Cash Flows

5



 

Notes to Financial Statements

6-9













 


 

 











MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Balan ce Sheet s









 

 

 

 

 

 



 

As of September 30,



 

2017

 

2016



 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

797,519 

 

$

657,285 

Reserve and escrow accounts

 

 

409,567 

 

 

 -

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

254,756 

 

 

1,000 

Total current assets

 

 

1,461,842 

 

 

658,285 

Property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and land improvements

 

 

1,446,162 

 

 

1,446,162 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

9,922,924 

 

 

 -

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

 

1,924,759 

 

 

 -

Computer software and equipment

 

 

1,080 

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

 -

 

 

8,874,280 



 

 

13,294,925 

 

 

10,320,442 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(414,351)

 

 

 -

Total property and equipment, net

 

 

12,880,574 

 

 

10,320,442 

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

134,464 

 

 

188,041 

Total Assets

 

$

14,476,880 

 

$

11,166,768 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Partners' Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

21,813 

 

$

724,584 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

420,807 

 

 

457 

Total current liabilities

 

 

442,620 

 

 

725,041 

Line of credit

 

 

10,107,233 

 

 

6,125,713 

Total liabilities

 

 

10,549,853 

 

 

6,850,754 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners' capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

General partner

 

 

393 

 

 

432 

Limited partners

 

 

3,926,634 

 

 

4,315,582 

Total partners' capital

 

 

3,927,027 

 

 

4,316,014 

Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital

 

$

14,476,880 

 

$

11,166,768 



See accompanying notes to financial statements.



 

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MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Statement s of Operations









 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Nine Months Ended September 30,



 

2017

 

2016



 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

2,432,744 

 

$

 -

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rooms

 

 

579,375 

 

 

 -

General and administrative

 

 

571,505 

 

 

30,681 

Advertising and marketing

 

 

64,583 

 

 

1,722 

Repairs and maintenance

 

 

37,042 

 

 

156 

Utilities

 

 

112,833 

 

 

 -

Property taxes and insurance

 

 

189,589 

 

 

 -

Management fee and owners' expense

 

 

97,454 

 

 

 -

Information and telecommunication systems

 

 

40,760 

 

 

851 

Other expenses

 

 

7,318 

 

 

 -

Total costs and expenses

 

 

1,700,459 

 

 

33,410 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

732,285 

 

 

(33,410)

Interest expense

 

 

329,186 

 

 

49,695 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

414,351 

 

 

 -

Net loss

 

$

(11,252)

 

$

(83,105)



 

 

 

 

 

 



See accompanying notes to financial statements.





 

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MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Statements of Partners’ Capital



For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2107 and 2016









 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

General Partner

 

Limited Partners

 

Total

Balance, January 1, 2016

 

$

440 

 

$

4,398,679 

 

$

4,399,119 

Net loss

 

 

(8)

 

 

(83,097)

 

 

(83,105)

Balance, September 30, 2016

 

$

432 

 

$

4,315,582 

 

$

4,316,014 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance January 1, 2017

 

$

419 

 

$

4,187,860 

 

$

4,188,279 

Distribution

 

 

(25)

 

 

(249,975)

 

 

(250,000)

Net loss

 

 

(1)

 

 

(11,251)

 

 

(11,252)

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

$

393 

 

$

3,926,634 

 

$

3,927,027 



See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Statement s of Cash Flows











 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Nine Months Ended September 30,



 

2017

 

2016

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(11,252)

 

$

(83,105)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

414,351 

 

 

 -

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

49,695 

 

 

49,695 

Amortization of franchise fees

 

 

1,250 

 

 

 -

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserve and escrow accounts

 

 

(409,567)

 

 

 -

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(200,977)

 

 

(1,000)

Accounts payable

 

 

(319,176)

 

 

 -

Due to affiliate

 

 

(142,176)

 

 

(13,513)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

420,646 

 

 

457 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

(197,206)

 

 

(47,466)



 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

(886,982)

 

 

(7,659,406)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(886,982)

 

 

(7,659,406)



 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution to partners

 

 

(250,000)

 

 

 -

Proceeds from line of credit

 

 

1,472,210 

 

 

6,124,713 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

1,222,210 

 

 

6,124,713 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

138,022 

 

 

(1,582,159)

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

659,497 

 

 

2,239,444 

Cash and equivalents at end of period

 

$

797,519 

 

$

657,285 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

279,491 

 

$

44,229 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

$

 -

 

$

495,842 



See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Notes to Financial Statements



September 30, 2017 and 2016



Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies



Description of business



MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP (“the Partnership ”) ,   a   Texas limited partnership ,   was formed on   January   22, 2015 The Partnership   was formed to develop, own and operate a hotel in Austin, Texas   consisting of 12 2 guest rooms and related amenities and facilities . The hotel opened on January 3, 2017 .



Organization



The Partnership’s ownership structure is comprised of a General Partner with a 0.01% interest and two Limited Partners with 4 .99% and 95 .00% interests.  Profit and losses are allocated proportionally to the partners based on their respective capital percentages.  The partnership agreement has a term lasting until December 31, 2065 , unless sooner dissolved in accordance with the agreement.



Cash equivalents



For purposes of the statement s of cash flows, the Partnership considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents .



Reserve and escrow accounts



The Partnership’s reserve and escrow accounts consists of escrow deposits to be used for future   improvements to the property and for property and insurance tax payments.



Property and equipment



Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the stra ight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:







 



Useful Lives

Building improvements

27.5 years

Building

39 years

Computer software and equipment

5 years

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

7 years

Land improvements

15 years



 



Improvements that extend the life of the asset are capitalized.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. 



The Partnership review s   its properties whenever changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an ass et may not be fully recoverable through operations. If an impairment is indicated, a loss will be recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the property exceeds its fair value.  The Partnership do es not believe that any such changes have occurred and as such there were no impairment losses recorded in   2017 or 2016 .  



 

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MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Notes to Financial Statements



September 30, 2017 and 2016



Note 1 - Summary of Si gnificant Accounting Policies (C ontinued)



Accounts receivable



Accounts receivable consist of unbilled hotel guest charges for guests staying at the hotel at period- end and corporate account customer charges from various times throughout the year.  The Partnership estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical activity, with no allowance deemed necessary as of September 30, 2017 and 2016 .



Other assets



Other assets include deferred franchise fees. Deferred franchise fees represent the initial fees to obtain the right to operate the hotel under the System Hotel name. Deferred franchise fees are amortized on a straight-line basis from the date the hotel opened for business through the expiration date of the franchise agreement.



Deferred financing costs



Deferred financing costs are incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt, and are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the interest method, over the expected terms of the related debt agreements.



Income taxes



The Partnership is organized as a Texas limited partnership   and therefore, income and losses are reported in the tax returns of the partners .  



The Partnership recognizes in the financial statements the impact of an uncertain tax position only if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authority. Should the Partnership be subject to examination by the taxing authority, any adjustments required would be passed through to the partners’ for their share of such adjustments.



Revenue recognition



Revenues are recognized when services have been performed, generally at the time of the hotel stay or at the point of sale.



Advertising



Advertising c osts are expensed as incurred. Adverti sing expense   was   $ 64,583   and $ 1,722 ,   for th e   nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively,   which is   included in advertising and marketing on the accompanying statement s of operations.



Concentrations of credit risk



The Partnership operates one hotel. Future operations could be affected by econo mic or other conditions in its geographical area or by changes in the travel and tourism industry.



 

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MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Notes to Financial Statements



September 30, 2017 and 2016





Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)



Concentrations of credit risk (continued)



Financial instruments which potentially subject the Partnership to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents.  The Partnership maintains cash accounts in major U.S. financial institutions. The balances of these accounts occasionally exceed the federally insured limits, although no losses have been incurred in connection with such cash balances.



Use of estimates



The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.



Note 2 - Credit Facility



Effective November 18, 2015 , the Partnership enter e d into a credit facility   with a financial institution that allows for draws up to $ 10,290 ,000 .   Interest is due monthly with the  o utstanding  p rincipal balance and any accrued but   unpaid interest due at maturity o n   November 18 , 2018 .   The credit facility is secured by the hotel and partners’ guarantees. Interest accrues at a rate of LIBOR plus 3% per annum. As of September 30, 2017 and 2016 , the interest rate was 4.23 % and 3. 53 %, respectively .  



For the nine month s   ended September 30, 201 6, the Partnership capitalized $ 44,229   of interest from the credit facility related to the construction of the hotel.



In connection with the credit facility , the Partnership incurred deferred financing   costs of $ 198,779 .   T he Partnership recorded $ 49,695   of interest expense related to the deferred financing costs of the credit facility for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 . T he unamortized debt financing cost was $ 71,781   and $ 138,041 at September 30, 2017 and 2016 ,   respectively.



Note 3 - Related Party Transactions



For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , the Partnership incurred $ 36,501 and $0, respectively, in asset management fees, to a related party for hotel management functions. The management fee is calculated based on 1.5% of gross revenue.



Note 4 - Commitments and Contingencies



Subsequent to September 30, 2017, the Partnership received a letter of intent for the purchase of the hotel from a public company. There is a due diligence period of 45 days with closing set to occur 30 days after the due diligence period.



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MB Hospitality (AUSN), LP



Notes to Financial Statements



September 30, 2017 and 2016



Note 5 - Subsequent Events



The Partnership has evaluated for subsequent events through December 26, 2017, which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that there are no other items that require disclosure.



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Exhibit 99.3

CONDOR HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements apply pro forma adjustments to our historical consolidated financial statements to give effect to (a) our acquisition of four Home2 Suites hotels in 2017, consisting of (i) the 105-room Home2 Suites Memphis/Southaven hotel in Southaven, MS on April 14, 2017, (ii) the 91-room Home2 Suites Austin/Round Rock hotel in Round Rock, TX on March 24, 2017, (iii) the 103-room Home2 Suites Lexington University/Medical Center hotel in Lexington, KY on March 24, 2017, and (iv) the 132-room Home2 Suites Tallahassee State Capitol hotel in Tallahassee, FL on March 24, 2017, (b) our acquisition on August 31, 2017 of two hotels in Texas, consisting of (i) the 124-room Fairfield Inn & Suites El Paso Airport in El Paso, TX and (ii) the 120-room Residence Inn Austin Airport in Austin, TX and ( c) our acquisition on January 18 , 2018 of the 122-room TownePlace Suites Austin North Tech Ridge in Austin, TX.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017 assumes that the Austin TownePlace Suites was acquired on September 30, 2017.  The total purchase price allocated to this acquisition as well is based on preliminary estimates and is subject to change.  No adjustment was made for the acquisitions that occurred prior to September 30, 2017 as they are already reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as of that date. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 give effect to all of the transactions referred to above as if they had occurred on January 1, 2016 .

On March 15, 2017, we effected a 1-for-6.5 reverse stock split of our common stock.  All share and per share data for common stock herein reflects this reverse stock split. 

These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are presented for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what our actual consolidated financial position or results of operations would have been had the transactions occurred on the dates indicated, or of future results of operations or financial condition, and should not be viewed as indicative of future results of operations or financial condition.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to reflect the effects of the transactions discussed above have been made.

These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with, and are qualified in their entirety by, our historical consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto, which appear in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 7, 2017 , and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, filed with the SEC on November 6, 2017, as well as the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K and 8-K/A related to these acquisitions filed with the SEC on March 30, 2017, April 19, 2017,  July 19, 2017, August 25, 2017, and September 5, 2017, and  as well as this Form 8-K, the notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements included in this Form 8-K, and the historical financial statements and related notes of the acquired hotels included as Exhibits to the Forms 8-K/A filed with the SEC on April 19, 2017 and August 25, 2017.

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Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet

September 30, 2017

(In thousands, except share amounts and per share data)



 

[A]

 

[B]

 

 

 



 

Historical Condor

 

Austin TownePlace Suites Acquisition

 

Pro Forma Condor

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in hotel properties, net

 

$

208,611 

 

20,000 

 

$

228,611 

Investment in unconsolidated joint venture

 

 

8,651 

 

 -

 

 

8,651 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

5,161 

 

475 

 

 

5,636 

Restricted cash, property escrows

 

 

5,435 

 

 -

 

 

5,435 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $17

 

 

2,265 

 

 -

 

 

2,265 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

2,475 

 

(475)

 

 

2,000 

Derivative assets, at fair value

 

 

340 

 

 -

 

 

340 

Investment in hotel properties held for sale, net

 

 

15,700 

 

 -

 

 

15,700 

Total Assets

 

$

248,638 

 

20,000 

 

$

268,638 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities

 

$

8,649 

 

 -

 

$

8,649 

Dividends payable

 

 

2,419 

 

 -

 

 

2,419 

Convertible debt, at fair value

 

 

1,038 

 

 -

 

 

1,038 

Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs

 

 

118,387 

 

20,000 

 

 

138,387 

Long-term debt related to hotel properties held for sale, net of deferred financing costs

 

 

7,289 

 

 -

 

 

7,289 

Total Liabilities

 

 

137,782 

 

20,000 

 

 

157,782 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, 40,000,000 shares authorized:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.25% Series E, 925,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value, 925,000 shares outstanding, liquidation preference of $9,250

 

 

10,050 

 

 -

 

 

10,050 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 11,659,467 shares outstanding

 

 

116 

 

 -

 

 

116 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

228,629 

 

 -

 

 

228,629 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(129,355)

 

 -

 

 

(129,355)

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

 

109,440 

 

 -

 

 

109,440 

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated partnership, redemption value $914

 

 

1,416 

 

 -

 

 

1,416 

Total Equity

 

 

110,856 

 

 -

 

 

110,856 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

 

$

248,638 

 

20,000 

 

$

268,638 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes and management's assumptions to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES AND MANAGEMENT ASSUMPTIONS TO UNAUDITED

PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS AND PER SHARE DATA)



[A] Represents Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017 in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC on November 6, 2017.



[B] Represents the acquisition of the Austin TownePlace Suites as discussed above as if it had occurred on September 30, 2017.  The contractua l purchase price for this hotel was $19,750, plus initial franchise fees of $125 and acquisition related expenses estimated at $125.



On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business.  Under ASU No. 2017-01, this acquisition is expected to be deemed to be an acquisition of an asset, not a business combination.  As such, acquisition costs related to this transaction will likely be capitalized as part of the recorded amount of the acquired assets.  The total consideration being paid to the seller of this hotel, plus acquisition costs as discussed, will be allocated to the hotel assets acquired at their fair value on the date of acquisition.  The allocation of fair value detailed in the table below is based on the Company’s preliminary estimates and is subject to change based on th e final determination of acquisition related expense and the fair value of assets acquired.







 

 

Acquired Assets

 

 

Land

$

1,438 

Building and improvements

 

16,647 

Site improvements

 

540 

Furniture and equipment

 

1,250 

Initial franchise fees

 

125 

Contractual Purchase Price plus Franchise Fees Paid and Estimated Acquisition Expenses

$

20,000 



The Company’s senior secured credit facility (“the credit facility”) is dated March 1, 2017 and was entered into with KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent and lender, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and The Huntington National Bank, as joint lead arrangers, and other lenders and agents party thereto.  The credit facility was utilize d to fund this acquisition, including the payment of initial franchise fees and acquisit ion related expenses .  The credit facility is guaranteed by the Company and its material subsidiaries that do not have stand-alone financing. Borrowings bear interest based on a leverage-based pricing grid, at the Company’s option, at either LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 2.25% to 3.00% (depending on leverage) or a base rate plus a spread ranging from 1.25% to 2.00% (depending on leverage).  The credit facility matures on March 1, 2020 and has two one-year extension options subject to certain conditions, including the completion of specific capital achievements. The credit facility contains customary representations and warranties, covenants and events of default.  An interest rate of 3.74%, the current rate on the credit facility as of September 30, 2017, was utilized for the purpose of these pro forma financials in relation to this acquisition.





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Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

(In thousands, except per share amounts)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



[AA]

 

[BB]

 

[CC]

 

[DD]

 

[EE]

 

 

 



Historical Condor

 

Home2 Suites Acquisitions

 

El Paso Fairfield and Austin Residence Inn Acquisitions

 

Austin TownePlace Suites Acquisition

 

Removal of Acquisition Expenses

 

Pro Forma Condor

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Room rentals and other hotel services

$

40,175 

 

3,612 

 

5,458 

 

2,433 

 

 -

 

$

51,678 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel and property operations

 

27,106 

 

2,035 

 

3,319 

 

1,698 

 

 -

 

 

34,158 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,813 

 

736 

 

1,019 

 

497 

 

 -

 

 

7,065 

General and administrative

 

4,705 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

4,705 

Acquisition and terminated transactions

 

1,170 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

(1,170)

 

 

 -

Terminated equity transactions

 

343 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

343 

Total operating expenses

 

38,137 

 

2,771 

 

4,338 

 

2,195 

 

(1,170)

 

 

46,271 

Operating income

 

2,038 

 

841 

 

1,120 

 

238 

 

1,170 

 

 

5,407 

Net gain on disposition of assets

 

4,803 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

4,803 

Equity in earnings of joint venture

 

295 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

295 

Net gain on derivatives and convertible debt

 

416 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

416 

Other expenses, net

 

(83)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(83)

Interest expense

 

(3,468)

 

(713)

 

(1,073)

 

(553)

 

 -

 

 

(5,807)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

(800)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(800)

Impairment loss

 

(1,598)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(1,598)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

1,603 

 

128 

 

47 

 

(315)

 

1,170 

 

 

2,633 

Income tax expense

 

(50)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(50)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

1,553 

 

128 

 

47 

 

(315)

 

1,170 

 

 

2,583 

(Earnings) loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(10)

 

(15)

 

(11)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(43)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest

 

1,543 

 

113 

 

36 

 

(314)

 

1,162 

 

 

2,540 

Dividends declared and undeclared and in kind dividends deemed on preferred stock

 

(12,079)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(12,079)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

$

(10,536)

 

113 

 

36 

 

(314)

 

1,162 

 

$

(9,539)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations - Basic

$

(1.21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1.10)

Continuing operations - Diluted

$

(1.21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1.10)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes and management's assumptions to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







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Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

(In thousands, except per share amounts)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



[AA]

 

[BB]

 

[CC]

 

[DD]

 

[EE]

 

 

 



Historical Condor

 

Home2 Suites Acquisitions

 

El Paso Fairfield and Austin Residence Inn Acquisitions

 

Austin TownePlace Suites Acquisition

 

Removal of Acquisition Expenses

 

Pro Forma Condor

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Room rentals and other hotel services

$

50,647 

 

15,364 

 

5,226 

 

 -

 

 -

 

$

71,237 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel and property operations

 

37,092 

 

8,555 

 

3,462 

 

145 

 

 -

 

 

49,254 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,190 

 

3,037 

 

919 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

9,146 

General and administrative

 

5,792 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

5,792 

Acquisition and terminated transactions

 

550 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

(550)

 

 

 -

Terminated equity transactions

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total operating expenses

 

48,624 

 

11,592 

 

4,381 

 

145 

 

(550)

 

 

64,192 

Operating income (expense)

 

2,023 

 

3,772 

 

845 

 

(145)

 

550 

 

 

7,045 

Net gain on disposition of assets

 

23,132 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

23,132 

Equity in loss of joint venture

 

(244)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(244)

Net gain on derivatives and convertible debt

 

6,377 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

6,377 

Other income, net

 

55 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

55 

Interest expense

 

(4,710)

 

(3,061)

 

(943)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(8,714)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

(2,187)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(2,187)

Impairment loss

 

(1,477)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(1,477)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

22,969 

 

711 

 

(98)

 

(145)

 

550 

 

 

23,987 

Income tax expense

 

(125)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(125)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

22,844 

 

711 

 

(98)

 

(145)

 

550 

 

 

23,862 

Loss (earnings) from continuing operations attributible to noncontrolling interests

 

(706)

 

(232)

 

(189)

 

 

(17)

 

 

(1,139)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest

 

22,138 

 

479 

 

(287)

 

(140)

 

533 

 

 

22,723 

Dividends declared and undeclared and in kind dividends deemed on preferred stock

 

(20,748)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 

(20,748)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

$

1,390 

 

479 

 

(287)

 

(140)

 

533 

 

$

1,975 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations - Basic

$

1.82 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.60 

Continuing operations - Diluted

$

0.78 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.92 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes and management's assumptions to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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NOTES AND MANAGEMENT ASSUMPTIONS TO UNAUDITED

PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS AND PER SHARE DATA)



[AA] Represents the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC on November 6, 2017 and the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 7 , 2017.



[BB] Represents the operations of the four Home2 Suites hotel acquisitions giving effect to the acquisitions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2016.  The combined purchase price for the hotels was $73,750 plus initial franchise fees of $600.



Revenues and hotel and property operations expenses are based on historical financial statements for the hotels for the respective periods after adjusting those numbers for specific verifiable and continuing changes in operating expenses (differences in management fees charged to the hotels historically and the post-acquisition contracts entered into by the Company) as well as pro forma adjustments to depreciation and interest expense.  These four hotels were in operation for the entirety of all periods presented.



Pro forma depreciation and amortization is based on the post-acquisition depreciable basis of the investment in hotel properties per the final purchase accounting performed for the acquisitions with asset lives of 40 years for buildings and improvements, 5 to 18 years for site improvements, 5 years for furniture and equipment, and the remaining term of the franchise agreement for franchise fees.  These acquisitions were recorded under the purchase method of accounting.  The total consideration being paid to the seller of these hotels was allocated to the hotel assets acquired at their fair value on the date of acquisition in accordance with FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations as detailed in the table below:







 

 

Acquired Assets

 

 

Land

$

4,822 

Building and improvements

 

61,650 

Site improvements

 

1,920 

Furniture and equipment

 

5,260 

Franchise fees

 

600 

Total investment in hotel properties

 

74,252 

Intangible asset - franchise fees

 

98 

Contractual Purchase Price plus Franchise Fees Paid

$

74,350 



The Home2 Suites portfolio acquisition was partially financed with borrowings under the credit facility totaling $54,602 (related to the Round Rock, Lexington, and Tallahassee properties) and the assumption of existing secured indebtedness of $9,096 (related to the Southaven property). The acquisitions were also partially financed with the issuance of $200 in value of common units in Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership (“CHLP”), which totaled 800,000 common units. Initial franchise fees were paid in cash.



The assumed loan related to the Southaven property is payable to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C-18, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-C-18, bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.54%, requires monthly principal and interest payments of $48, and matures on August 1, 2024. The loan is non-recourse to the Company, except for certain customary carve-outs which are guaranteed by the Company



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Interest expense adjustments include interest expense as well as the amortization of deferred financing costs related to the drawdown of the credit facility and the loan assumed at the time of the acquisitions as described above.  An interest rate of 4.8%, the rate on the credit facility as of the time of these acquisitions, was utilized for the purpose of these pro forma financials related to the Home2 Suites acquisitions.  If the variable rate of the credit facility were to increase by 1/8%, the annual increase in interest expense would be $68 related to the Home2 Suites acquisitions.



[CC] Represents the operations of the El Paso Fairfield Inn & Suites an d the Austin Residence Inn acquisitions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2016 .  The combined purchase price for the hotels was $38,800 plus initial franchise fees of $250.



Revenues and hotel and property operations expenses are based on historical financial statements for the hotels for the respective periods after adjusting those numbers for specific verifiable and continuing changes in operating expenses (differences in management fees charged to the hotels historically and the post-acquisition contracts entered into by the Company) as well as pro forma adjustments to depreciation and interest exp e nse.  The El Paso Fairfield Inn & Suites has been in operation for the entirety of all periods presented and the Austin Residence Inn has been in operation since August 3, 2016.



Pro forma depreciation and amortization is based on the post-acquisition depreciable basis of the investment in hotel properties per the final purchase accounting performed for the acquisitions with asset lives of 40 years for buildings and improvements, 5 to 19 years for site improvements, 5 to 6 years for furniture and equipment, and the remaining term of the franchise agreement for franchise fees.  Pro forma depreciation expense was adjusted to take into account the opening date of the hotel as discussed above.  These acquisitions were recorded under the purchase method of accounting.  The total consideration being paid to the seller of these hotels was allocated to the hotel assets acquired at their fair value on the date of acquisition in accordance with FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations as detailed in the table below:







 

 

Acquired Assets

 

 

Land

$

2,495 

Building and improvements

 

32,733 

Site improvements

 

1,221 

Furniture and equipment

 

2,351 

Initial franchise fees

 

250 

Contractual Purchase Price plus Franchise Fees Paid

$

39,050 



These acquisitions were primarily financed with borrowings totaling $38,650 under the Company’s credit facility.  The acquisitions were also partially financed with the issuance of $150 in value of common units in CHLP, which totaled 728,803 common units, with the initial franchise fees paid in cash.



Interest expense adjustments include interest expense related to the drawdown of the credit facility at the time of the acquisitions.  Pro forma interest expense was adjusted to include interest beginning at the opening date of each hotel as discussed above.  An interest rate of 3.7%, the rate on the credit facility as of the time of these acquisitions, was utilized for the purpose of these pro forma financials related to these acquisitions.  If the variable rate of the credit facility were to increase by 1/8%, the annual increase in interest expense would be $48 related to these acquisitions.



[DD] Represents the operations of the Austin TownePlace Suites acquisition giving effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2016 .  Revenues and hotel and property operations expenses are based on historical financial statements for the hotel for the respective periods after

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adjusting those numbers for specific verifiable and continuing changes in operating expenses (differences between estimated management fees and those charged to the hotels historically) as well as pro forma adjustments to depreciation and interest expense.  The Austin TownePlace Suites has been in operation since January 3, 2017.



Pro forma depreciation and amortization is based on the preliminary estimated post-acquisition depreciable basis of the investment in hotel properties for the acquisition with asset lives of 40 years for buildings and improvements, 7 to 20 years for site improvements, 6 years for furniture and equipment, and the remaining term of the franchise agreement for franchise fees. The preliminary purchase accounting for the Austin TownePlace Suites is discussed in Note [B] above.  Pro forma depreciation expense was adjusted to take into account the opening date of the hotel as discussed above.



Interest expense adjustments include interest expense related to the estimated drawdown of the credit facility at the time of the acquisitions as described in Note [B] above.  Pro forma interest expense was adjusted to include interest beginning at the opening date of the hotel as discussed above.  If the variable rate of the credit facility were to increase by 1/8%, the annual increase in interest expense would be $25 related to this acquisition.



[EE] Represents the removal of acquisition and terminated transaction expenses, as it is assumed that all acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2016 and as such related expenses were incurred in periods prior to those presented.

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