UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended September 9, 2005.March 24, 2006.

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 001-14625

 


HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATIONHOTELS & RESORTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


 

Maryland 53-0085950
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 1500, Bethesda, Maryland 20817
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(240) 744-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, (as definedor a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Act. Large Accelerated filer  x    YesAccelerated filer  ¨    NoNon-Accelerated filer  

¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  ¨  Yes    x  No

The registrant had 353,459,131517,530,074 shares of its $0.01 par value common stock outstanding as of October 13, 2005.April 28, 2006.

 



INDEX

PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

   Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  Page No.

Item 1.  

Financial Statements (unaudited):

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets-
September 9, 2005 March 24, 2006 and December 31, 20042005

  3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations-
Quarter Ended March 24, 2006 and Year-to-Date Ended September 9,March 25, 2005 and September 10, 2004

  4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-
Year-to-Date Quarter Ended September 9,March 24, 2006 and March 25, 2005 and September 10, 2004

  5
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  7
Item 2.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  1314
Item 3.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

30
Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

30
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

  31
Item 4.6.  

Controls and ProceduresExhibits

  31
PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION
Item 5.Other Information32
Item 6.Exhibits32

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and December 31, 20042005

(unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)

 

   September 9,
2005


  December 31,
2004


 
ASSETS         

Property and equipment, net

  $7,204  $7,274 

Assets held for sale

   13   113 

Due from managers

   66   75 

Investments in affiliates

   42   69 

Deferred financing costs, net

   69   70 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

   154   151 

Other

   133   168 

Restricted cash

   165   154 

Cash and cash equivalents

   402   347 
   


 


Total assets

  $8,248  $8,421 
   


 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY         

Debt

         

Senior notes, including $492 million and $491 million, net of discount, of Exchangeable Senior Debentures, respectively

  $3,054  $2,890 

Mortgage debt

   1,858   2,043 

Convertible Subordinated Debentures

   492   492 

Other

   97   98 
   


 


Total debt

   5,501   5,523 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   129   113 

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

   —     26 

Other

   153   156 
   


 


Total liabilities

   5,783   5,818 
   


 


Interest of minority partners of Host Marriott L.P.

   117   122 

Interest of minority partners of other consolidated partnerships

   28   86 

Stockholders’ equity

         

Cumulative redeemable preferred stock (liquidation preference $250 million), 50 million shares authorized; 10.0 million shares and 14.0 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   241   337 

Common stock, par value $.01, 750 million shares authorized; 353.3 million shares and 350.3 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   3   3 

Additional paid-in capital

   2,967   2,953 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   17   13 

Deficit

   (908)  (911)
   


 


Total stockholders’ equity

   2,320   2,395 
   


 


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $8,248  $8,421 
   


 


   March 24,
2006
  December 31,
2005
 
ASSETS   

Property and equipment, net

  $7,244  $7,434 

Assets held for sale

   191   73 

Due from managers

   81   41 

Investments in affiliates

   24   41 

Deferred financing costs, net

   53   63 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

   129   143 

Other

   194   157 

Restricted cash

   88   109 

Cash and cash equivalents

   481   184 
         

Total assets

  $8,485  $8,245 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Debt

   

Senior notes, including $493 million, net of discount, of Exchangeable Senior Debentures

  $3,047  $3,050 

Mortgage debt

   1,927   1,823 

Convertible Subordinated Debentures

   2   387 

Other

   88   110 
         

Total debt

   5,064   5,370 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   169   165 

Other

   211   148 
         

Total liabilities

   5,444   5,683 
         

Interest of minority partners of Host Hotels & Resorts L.P.

   130   119 

Interest of minority partners of other consolidated partnerships

   29   26 

Stockholders’ equity

   

Cumulative redeemable preferred stock (liquidation preference $250 million), 50 million shares authorized; 10.0 million shares issued and outstanding

   241   241 

Common stock, par value $.01, 750 million shares authorized; 386.6 million shares and 361.0 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   4   4 

Additional paid-in capital

   3,434   3,080 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   15   15 

Deficit

   (812)  (923)
         

Total stockholders’ equity

   2,882   2,417 
         

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $8,485  $8,245 
         

See notes to condensed consolidated statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Quarter Ended March 24, 2006 and Year-to-Date Ended September 9,March 25, 2005 and September 10, 2004

(unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)

 

   Quarter ended

  Year-to-date ended

 
   September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


 

REVENUES

                 

Rooms

  $532  $487  $1,612  $1,463 

Food and beverage

   230   218   785   751 

Other

   57   55   174   164 
   


 


 


 


Total hotel sales

   819   760   2,571   2,378 

Rental income

   22   21   76   74 
   


 


 


 


Total revenues

   841   781   2,647   2,452 
   


 


 


 


EXPENSES

                 

Rooms

   135   127   392   366 

Food and beverage

   189   183   592   572 

Hotel departmental expenses

   243   228   710   666 

Management fees

   34   29   112   98 

Other property-level expenses

   69   69   205   206 

Depreciation and amortization

   85   83   254   242 

Corporate and other expenses

   16   18   45   43 
   


 


 


 


Total operating costs and expenses

   771   737   2,310   2,193 
   


 


 


 


OPERATING PROFIT

   70   44   337   259 

Interest income

   5   3   17   8 

Interest expense

   (94)  (108)  (317)  (356)

Net gains on property transactions

   —     5   77   10 

Gain (loss) on foreign currency and derivative contracts

   (1)  (2)  1   (2)

Minority interest income (expense)

   —     4   (12)  2 

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates

   —     (4)  (1)  (12)
   


 


 


 


INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   (20)  (58)  102   (91)

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

   15   10   (23)  2 
   


 


 


 


INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

   (5)  (48)  79   (89)

Income from discontinued operations.

   —     1   13   28 
   


 


 


 


NET INCOME (LOSS)

   (5)  (47)  92   (61)

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

   (6)  (9)  (21)  (28)

 Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock

   —     (4)  (4)  (4)
   


 


 


 


NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

  $(11) $(60) $67  $(93)
   


 


 


 


BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:

                 

Continuing operations

  $(.03) $(.17) $.15  $(.36)

Discontinued operations

   —     —     .04   .08 
   


 


 


 


BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

  $(.03) $(.17) $.19  $(.28)
   


 


 


 


   Quarter ended 
   March 24,
2006
  March 25,
2005
 

REVENUES

   

Rooms

  $507  $467 

Food and beverage

   261   244 

Other

   51   50 
         

Total hotel sales

   819   761 

Rental income

   29   29 
         

Total revenues

   848   790 
         

EXPENSES

   

Rooms

   121   114 

Food and beverage

   189   180 

Hotel departmental expenses

   211   210 

Management fees

   35   32 

Other property-level expenses

   67   64 

Depreciation and amortization

   89   81 

Corporate and other expenses

   20   14 
         

Total operating costs and expenses

   732   695 
         

OPERATING PROFIT

   116   95 

Interest income

   5   7 

Interest expense

   (91)  (109)

Net gains on property transactions

   1   3 

Gain on foreign currency and derivative contracts

   —     2 

Minority interest expense

   (13)  (4)

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates

   1   (4)
         

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   19   (10)

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

   (1)  —   
         

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

   18   (10)

Income from discontinued operations.

   154   16 
         

NET INCOME

   172   6 

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

   (6)  (8)
         

NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

  $166  $(2)
         

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:

   

Continuing operations

  $.03  $(.05)

Discontinued operations

   .41   .04 
         

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

  $.44  $(.01)
         

See notes to condensed consolidated statementsstatements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year-to-DateQuarter Ended September 9,March 24, 2006 and March 25, 2005 and September 10, 2004

(unaudited, in millions)

 

   Year-to-date ended

 
   September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

         

Net income (loss)

  $92  $(61)

Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operations:

         

Discontinued operations:

         

Gain on dispositions

   (12)  (20)

Depreciation

   1   9 

Depreciation and amortization

   254   242 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

   10   11 

Income taxes

   18   (10)

Net gains on property transactions

   (73)  (3)

(Gain) loss on foreign currency and derivative contracts

   (1)  2 

Equity in losses of affiliates

   1   12 

Minority interest expense

   12   (2)

Change in due from managers

   9   (2)

Changes in other assets

   (13)  19 

Changes in other liabilities

   11   9 
   


 


Cash provided by operations

   309   206 
   


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

         

Acquisitions

   (5)  (474)

Deposits for hotel acquisitions

   (12)  (3)

Proceeds from sale of assets, net of expenses

   100   155 

Proceeds from sale of interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC, net of expenses

   90   —   

Distributions from equity investments

   2   2 

Capital expenditures:

         

Renewals and replacements

   (147)  (147)

Repositionings and other investments

   (46)  (14)

Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

   (3)  (6)

Other

   (13)  —   
   


 


Cash used in investing activities

   (34)  (487)
   


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES

         

Financing costs

   (12)  (7)

Issuance of debt

   650   829 

Issuance of common stock

   —     301 

Issuance of Class E preferred stock

   —     98 

Redemption of preferred stock

   (100)  (104)

Debt prepayments

   (609)  (1,196)

Scheduled principal repayments

   (43)  (43)

Dividends on common stock

   (64)  —   

Dividends on preferred stock

   (24)  (29)

Distributions to minority interests

   (7)  (5)

Change in restricted cash

   (11)  (10)
   


 


Cash used in financing activities

   (220)  (166)
   


 


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   55   (447)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

   347   764 
   


 


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

  $402  $317 
   


 


   Quarter ended 
   March 24,
2006
  March 25,
2005
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   

Net income

  $172  $6 

Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operations:

   

Discontinued operations:

   

Gain on dispositions

   (153)  (13)

Depreciation

   1   3 

Depreciation and amortization

   89   81 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

   3   4 

Income taxes

   (1)  (2)

Net gains on property transactions

   (1)  (1)

Gain on foreign currency and derivative contracts

   —     (2)

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates

   (1)  4 

Distributions from equity investments

   1   —   

Minority interest expense

   13   4 

Change in due from managers

   (39)  (12)

Changes in other assets

   31   (5)

Changes in other liabilities

   (15)  (19)
         

Cash provided by operations

   100   48 
         

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   

Proceeds from sales of assets

   251   100 

Distributions from equity investments

   —     1 

Capital expenditures:

   

Renewals and replacements

   (82)  (48)

Repositionings and other investments

   (37)  (14)

Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund

   14   (4)

Other

   —     (13)
         

Cash provided by investing activities

   146   22 
         

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   

Financing costs

   (2)  (10)

Issuance of debt

   116   650 

Repayment of credit facility

   (20)  —   

Debt prepayments

   —     (280)

Scheduled principal repayments

   (13)  (14)

Dividends on common stock

   (43)  —   

Dividends on preferred stock

   (6)  (9)

Distributions to minority interests

   (2)  —   

Change in restricted cash

   21   (165)
         

Cash provided by financing activities

   51   172 
         

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   297   242 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

   184   347 
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

  $481  $589 
         

See notes to condensed consolidated statementsstatements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year-to-DateQuarter Ended September 9,March 24, 2006 and March 25, 2005 and September 10, 2004

(unaudited, in millions)

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:

Through year-to-date September 9, 2005 and September 10, 2004,During 2006, we issued approximately 1.024.0 million shares upon the conversion of approximately 7.4 million of Convertible Subordinated Debentures valued at approximately $368 million. Additionally, as a result of the conversion, we consolidated the wholly owned entity that issued the Convertible Subordinated Debentures and 1.4eliminated the $17 million not held by third parties. We also issued approximately 0.7 million and 0.3 million shares respectively,for the first quarter of common stock2006 and 2005, respectively, upon the conversion of operating partnership units of Host Marriott,Hotels & Resorts, L.P. held by minority partners valued at approximately $16.1$13 million and $17.6$5 million, respectively.

On January 3, 2005, we transferred $47 million of preferred units of Vornado Realty Trust, which we had purchased on December 30, 2004, in redemption of a minority partner’s interest in a consolidated partnership.

On January 6, 2005, we sold the Hartford Marriott at Farmington for a purchase price of approximately $25 million, including the assumption of approximately $20 million of mortgage debt by the buyer.

See notes to condensed consolidated statements.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1.Organization

On April 17, 2006, the Company changed its name from Host Marriott Corporation to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., or Host, a Maryland corporation, operating through an umbrella partnership structure, is the owner of hotel properties. We operate as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, or REIT, with our operations conducted solely through an operating partnership, Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (formerly, Host Marriott, L.P.), or the operating partnership, or Host LP, and its subsidiaries. We are the sole general partner of the operating partnership and, as of September 9, 2005, ownedMarch 24, 2006, own approximately 95% of the partnership interests, in the operating partnership, which are referred to as OP units.

 

2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We believe the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

2005.

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and the results of our operations for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 9, 2005 and September 10, 2004 and our cash flows for the year-to-datequarters ended September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and September 10, 2004.March 25, 2005. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full-yearfull year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations.

Certain reclassificationsprior year financial statement amounts have been made to the prior period financial statementsreclassified to conform towith the current presentation.

Revenues

Our results of operations primarily reflect revenues of our hotels, which are recognized when the services are rendered.

Reporting Periods

The results we report in our consolidated statement of operations are based on results of our hotels reported to us by our hotel managers. TheseOur hotel managers use different reporting periods. Marriott International, Inc., the manager of the majority of our properties, uses a fiscal year ending on the Friday closest to December 31 and reports twelve weeks of operations for the first three quarters of the year and sixteen or seventeen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year for its Marriott-managed hotels. In contrast, other managers of our hotels, such as Starwood and Hyatt, report results on a monthly basis. For results reported by hotel managers using a monthly reporting period (approximately one-fourth of our full-service hotels), the month of operation that ends after our fiscal quarter-end is included in our results of operations in the following fiscal quarter. Accordingly, our results of operations include results from hotel managers reporting results on a monthly basis as follows: first quarter (January, February), second quarter (March to May), third quarter (June to August), and fourth quarter (September to December). We elected to adopt the reporting period used by Marriott International modified so that our fiscal year always ends on December 31. Accordingly, our first three quarters of operations end on the same day as Marriott International but our fourth quarter ends on December 31.

 

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash includes reserves for debt service, real estate taxes, insurance, furniture and fixtures as well as cash collateral and excess cash flow deposits which are the result of mortgage debt agreement restrictions and provisions.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Replacement Fund

We maintain a furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund for renewal and replacement capital expenditures at certain hotels, which is generally funded with approximately 5% of property revenues.

Accounting for Stock-based Compensation

We maintain two stock-based employee compensation plans. Prior to 2002, we accounted for those plans in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Effective January 1, 2002, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and applied it prospectively to all employee awards granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2002. The following table illustrates the effect on net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share if the fair value based method had been applied to all of our outstanding and unvested awards in each period.

   Quarter ended

  Year-to-date ended

 
   September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


 
   (in millions, except per share amounts) 

Net income (loss), as reported

  $(5) $(47) $92  $(61)

Add: Total stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income (loss), net of related tax effects

   5   7   14   14 

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards, net of related tax effects

   (5)  (7)  (14)  (14)
   


 


 


 


Pro forma net income (loss)

   (5)  (47)  92   (61)

Dividends on preferred stock

   (6)  (9)  (21)  (28)

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock (1)

   —     (4)  (4)  (4)
   


 


 


 


Pro forma net income (loss) available to common stockholders

  $(11) $(60) $67  $(93)
   


 


 


 


Earnings (loss) per share

                 

Basic and diluted—as reported

  $(.03) $(.17) $.19  $(.28)
   


 


 


 


Basic and diluted—pro forma

  $(.03) $(.17) $.19  $(.28)
   


 


 


 


3.
Adoption of SFAS No.123R
(1)Represents the original issuance costs associated with the Class B preferred stock in 2005 and the Class A preferred stock in 2004. For further detail see note 5.

Application of New Accounting Standards

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-BasedShare-Based Payment” or FAS 123R, (“SFAS 123R”), which requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The statement requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments to be measured based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions).award. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award—award, the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).period. No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the requisite service. Employee share purchase plans will not result in recognition of compensation cost if certain conditions are met; those conditions are much the same as the related conditions in FAS 123. The provisions of FAS 123R are effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. We adopted the fair value provisions of FASSFAS 123 in 2002 and, therefore, have recognized the costs associated with all share-based payment awards granted after January 1, 2002. We have instituted a new restricted stock program which is accounted for using the provisions of SFAS 123R, which were effective January 1, 2006.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Restricted Stock. We award restricted stock shares to officers, executives and certain members of senior management. During the first quarter of 2006, we granted shares to be distributed over the next three years in annual installments. These stock awards are considered liability awards, and, accordingly, we re-evaluate the fair value of the awards quarterly. Vesting for these shares is determined both on continued employment as well as certain market conditions based on the achievement of total shareholder return. For the shares that vest solely on continued employment, we recognize compensation expense based on the market price as of the balance sheet date. For shares that vest based on market conditions, we recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period based on the fair value of the shares, which is estimated using a simulation or Monte Carlo method. For purpose of the simulation, we assumed a volatility of 22.2%, which is calculated based on the volatility of our stock price over the last three years, a risk-free interest rate of 4.67%, which reflects the yield on a 3-year Treasury bond, and a stock beta of 0.907 compared to the REIT composite index based on three years of historical price data. The number of shares issued is adjusted for forfeitures. We made an additional grant of shares in the first quarter of 2006 to certain key employees to be distributed over the next three years which vests based only on continued employment. We recognize compensation expense for this grant based on the market price as of the balance sheet date. All prior year stock grants were vested based on continued employment and certain performance conditions. Compensation expense on these grants was calculated based on the market price as of the balance sheet date. All prior stock grants were fully vested as of year end 2005. During the first quarter of 2006 and 2005, approximately 3,395,000 and 18,000 restricted shares, respectively, were granted. We recorded compensation expense of approximately $7 million and $4 million during the first quarter of 2006 and 2005, respectively, related to these awards. Under these awards, approximately 3,230,000 shares were outstanding at March 24, 2006.

We also maintain a restricted stock program for our upper-middle management. Vesting for these shares is determined based on continued employment and, accordingly, we recognize compensation expense over the vesting period equal to the fair market value of the shares. These stock awards are considered equity awards, and accordingly, compensation costs related to these awards were measured on the grant date. During 2006 and 2005, approximately 166,000 shares were granted. Of these shares, approximately 91,000 have been issued, approximately 4,000 have been forfeited, and approximately 71,000 remain outstanding. These shares had a weighted average grant date fair value of $18.75. Approximately 66,000 of these shares will vest during 2006. During the first quarter of 2006 and 2005, we recorded approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of compensation expense related to these shares.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Under the terms of the employee stock purchase plan, eligible employees may purchase common stock through payroll deductions at 90% of the lower of market value at the beginning or end of the plan year, which runs from February 1 through January 31. We record compensation expense for the employee stock purchase plan based on the fair value of the employees’ purchase rights, which is estimated using an option-pricing model with the following assumptions for March 24, 2006 and March 25, 2005, respectively: Risk-free interest rate of 4.7% and 4.3%, volatility of 33% and expected life of one year for all periods. We assume a dividend yield of 0% for these grants, as no dividends are accrued during the one year vesting period. Approximately 14,000 shares were issued in both periods ended March 24, 2006 and March 25, 2005. The weighted average fair value of the shares granted in the first quarter of 2006 and 2005 was $4.73 and $4.27, respectively. The compensation expense was not material for the periods presented.

Employee Stock Options. Effective January 1, 2002, we adopted the expense recognition provisions of SFAS 123 for employee stock options granted on or after January 1, 2002 only. We did not grant any stock options after 2002. Options granted prior to 2002 were fully vested as of December 31, 2005. Options granted during 2002 will be fully vested during 2006.

The fair value of the 2002 stock options was estimated on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. Compensation expense for the stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

period. The weighted average fair value per option granted during 2002 was $1.41. We recorded compensation expense of approximately $53,000 and $55,000 for the quarter ended March 24, 2006 and March 25, 2005, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of the exercisable options at March 24, 2006 was approximately $16 million.

The following table is a summary of the status of our stock option plans for the quarter ended March 24, 2006 and year ended December 31, 2005.

   March 24, 2006  December 31, 2005
   Shares
(in millions)
  

Weighted
Average

Exercise Price

  Shares
(in millions)
  

Weighted
Average

Exercise Price

Beginning balance

  1.4  $6  2.6  $6

Granted

  —     —    —     —  

Exercised

  (.1)  5  (1.1)  6

Forfeited/expired

  —     —    (.1)  6
          

Ending balance

  1.3   6  1.4   6
          

Options exercisable

  1.1    1.2  
          

The following table summarizes information about stock options at March 24, 2006:

   Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise Prices

  Shares
(in millions)
  

Weighted
Average

Remaining
Contractual Life

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

  Shares
(in millions)
  

Weighted
Average

Exercise Price

$ 1 –   3

  .5  $1  $3  .5  $3

   4 –   6

  .1   3   6  .1   6

   7 –   9

  .6   10   8  .4   8

 10 – 12

  .1   9   11  .1   11

 13 – 19

  —     7   18  —     18
            
  1.3      1.1  
            

Deferred Stock. We discontinued issuing deferred stock in 2003. Prior to that time deferred stock granted generally vested over 10 years in annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant. Certain employees may elect to defer payments until termination or retirement. We accrue compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant, less estimated forfeitures. In 2003, 45,000 shares were granted under this plan. The weighted average fair value per share granted during 2003 was $8.00. The compensation costs related to deferred stock was not material for all periods presented. The implementation of SFAS123R did not effect the calculation of compensation expense for the deferred stock.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

payment awards granted after January 1, 2002. The adoption of FAS 123R in 2006 will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

During November 2004, the FASB ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force, or EITF, on EITF Consensus Issue No. 04-8, “The Effect of Contingently Convertible Debt on Diluted Earnings per Share.” EITF 04-8 requires contingently convertible debt instruments to be included in diluted earnings per share, if dilutive, regardless of whether a market price contingency for the conversion of the debt into common shares or any other contingent factor has been met. Prior to this consensus, such instruments were excluded from the calculation until one or more of the contingencies were met. EITF 04-8 is effective for reporting periods ending after December 15, 2004 and requires restatement of prior period earnings per share amounts. As a result, we have restated our diluted earnings (loss) per share to include, if dilutive, the common shares that are issuable from the conversion of the Exchangeable Senior Debentures. The adoption of EITF 04-8 had no effect on previously issued 2004 quarterly or annual earnings (loss) per share amounts.

3.4.Earnings (Loss) per Common Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, preferred OP units held by minority partners, other minority interests that have the option to convert their interests to our common OP units the Convertible Subordinated Debentures and the Exchangeable Senior Debentures. No effect is shown for securities that are anti-dilutive.

 

   Quarter ended

 
   September 9, 2005

  September 10, 2004

 
   (in millions, except per share amounts) 
   Income/
(loss)


  Shares

  Per Share
Amount


  Income/
(loss)


  Shares

  Per Share
Amount


 

Net loss

  $(5) 353.1  $(.01) $(47) 348.7  $(.13)

Dividends on preferred stock

   (6) —     (.02)  (9) —     (.03)

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock (1)

   —    —     —     (4) —     (.01)
   


 
  


 


 
  


Basic and diluted loss available to common stockholders

  $(11) 353.1  $(.03) $(60) 348.7  $(.17)
   


 
  


 


 
  


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

   Year-to-date ended

 
   September 9, 2005

  September 10, 2004

 
   (in millions, except per share amounts) 
   Income/
(loss)


  Shares

  Per Share
Amount


  Income/
(loss)


  Shares

  Per Share
Amount


 

Net income (loss)

  $92  352.6  $.26  $(61) 331.5  $(.18)

Dividends on preferred stock

   (21) —     (.06)  (28) —     (.09)

Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock (1)

   (4) —     (.01)  (4) —     (.01)
   


 
  


 


 
  


Basic earnings (loss) available to common stockholders

   67  352.6   .19   (93) 331.5   (.28)
   


 
  


 


 
  


Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan less shares assumed purchased at average market price

   —    2.4   —     —    —     —   
   


 
  


 


 
  


Diluted earnings (loss) available to common stockholders

  $67  355.0  $.19  $(93) 331.5  $(.28)
   


 
  


 


 
  



(1)Represents the original issuance costs associated with the Class B preferred stock in 2005 and the Class A preferred stock in 2004. For further detail see Note 5.

4.Debt

During the third quarter, we exchanged all of our $650 million 6 3/8% Series N senior notes for our 6 3/8% Series O senior notes. The terms of the Series O senior notes are substantially identical in all material aspects, except that the Series O senior notes are registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are therefore, freely transferable by the holders.

The following table summarizes significant debt transactions since the beginning of 2005 (in millions):

Transaction

Date


  

Description of Transaction


  

Transaction

Amount


 

May 2005

  Prepayment of the 9% mortgage debt on two Ritz-Carlton hotels  $(140)

April 2005

  Discharge of the remaining 8 3/8% Series E senior notes   (20)

April 2005

  Redemption of 7 7/8% Series B senior notes   (169)

March 2005

  Repurchase of 8 3/8% Series E senior notes   (280)

March 2005

  Proceeds from the issuance of 6 3/8% Series N senior notes (a)   650 

January 2005

  8.35% mortgage on the Hartford Marriott at Farmington assumed by buyer   (20)

(a)Approximately $11 million of financing costs related to the debt issuance were deferred and will be amortized over the life of the debt.

As a result of the repayment transactions described above, we incurred $30 million of interest expense during 2005 for the call premiums and the acceleration of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts.

   Quarter ended 
   March 24, 2006  March 25, 2005 
   (in millions, except per share amounts) 
   Income/
(loss)
  Shares  Per Share
Amount
  Income/
(loss)
  Shares  Per Share
Amount
 

Net income

  $172  378.0  $.46  $6  352.0  $.02 

Dividends on preferred stock

   (6) —     (.02)  (8) —     (.03)
                       

Basic earnings (loss ) available to common stockholders

   166  378.0   .44   (2) 352.0   (.01)

Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan, less shares assumed purchased at average market price

   —    .9   —     —    —     —   
                       

Diluted earnings (loss) available to common stockholders

  $166  378.9  $.44  $(2) 352.0  $(.01)
                       

 

5.Preferred Stock RedemptionDebt

On January 11, 2006, we announced our intention to exercise our option to cause the conversion rights of the remaining Convertible Subordinated Debentures to expire effective February 10, 2006. Between January 1, 2006 and February 10, 2006, $368 million of Convertible Subordinated Debentures and corresponding Convertible Preferred Securities were converted into 24 million common shares. On April 5, 2006, we redeemed the remaining $2 million of outstanding Convertible Subordinated Debentures held by third parties for cash.

On May 20, 2005,January 10, 2006, we redeemed, at par, allissued mortgage debt in the amount of $135 million Canadian Dollars ($116 million US Dollars based on the exchange rate on the date of issuance) with a fixed rate of 5.195% that is secured by our four million sharesCanadian properties. Interest is payable on the first of our 10% Class B Cumulative Preferred stock, or Class B preferred stock, for approximately $101 million, including accrued dividends. The fair value of our Class B preferred stock (which is equal toeach month and the redemption price) exceeded the carrying valuemortgage matures on March 1, 2011. On January 13, 2006, a portion of the preferred stock by approximately $4 million. The $4proceeds was used to repay the $20 million represents the original issuance costs.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Accordingly, this amount has been reflected in the determination of net income available to common stockholders for the purpose of calculatingoutstanding balance under our basic and diluted earnings per share.credit facility.

 

6.Dividends

On September 16, 2005,March 21, 2006, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11$0.14 per share for our common stock. The dividend was paid on OctoberApril 17, 20052006 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2005.

March 31, 2006.

Additionally, on September 16, 2005,March 21, 2006, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.625 per share for our Class C preferred stock and a cash dividend of $0.5546875 per share for our Class E preferred stock. The dividends were paid on OctoberApril 17, 20052006 to preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

7.Geographic Information

We consider each one of our full-service hotels to be an operating segment, none of which meets the threshold for a reportable segment. We also allocate resources and assess operating performance based on individual hotels. All of our non-full-service hotel activities (primarily our limited-service leased hotels and office buildings) are immaterial. Accordingly, we report one business segment, hotel ownership. As of September 9, 2005,March 24, 2006, our foreign operations consist of four properties located in Canada and one property located in Mexico. There were no intercompany sales between our domestic properties and our foreign properties. The following table presents revenues for each of the geographical areas in which we operate:

 

  Quarter ended

  Year-to-date ended

  Quarter ended
  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  March 24,
2006
  March 25,
2005
  (in millions)  (in millions)

United States

  $815  $755  $2,572  $2,378  $824  $769

Canada

   20   20   60   57   20   17

Mexico

   6   6   15   17   4   4
  

  

  

  

      

Total revenue

  $841  $781  $2,647  $2,452  $848  $790
  

  

  

  

      

 

8.Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Our other comprehensive income (loss) consists of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation adjustments and the receipt of cash from HMS Host Corporation, or HM Services, subsequent to the exercise of the options held by certain former and current employees of Marriott International, pursuant to our distribution agreement with HM Services.

 

   Quarter ended

  Year-to-date ended

 
   September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


 
   (in millions) 

Net income (loss)

  $(5) $(47) $92  $(61)

Other comprehensive income

   4   4   4   —   
   


 


 

  


Comprehensive income (loss)

  $(1) $(43) $96  $(61)
   


 


 

  


   Quarter ended
   March 24,
2006
  March 25,
2005
   (in millions)

Net income

  $172  $6

Other comprehensive income

   —     1
        

Comprehensive income

  $172  $7
        

9.Discontinued Operations

Assets Held for Sale.During the first quarter, we entered into a definitive, binding agreement to sell the Swissôtel The Drake, New York (the “Drake”), which was subsequently sold on March 31, 2006. We reclassified the assets and liabilities related to this hotel and two hotels sold in the first quarter of 2006 as held for sale as of March 24, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. The following table summarizes the property and equipment, other assets and other liabilities for the properties classified as held for sale on the respective balance sheet dates:

   March 24,
2006
  December 31,
2005
   (in millions)

Property and equipment, net

  $185  $62

Other assets

   6   11
        

Total assets

  $191  $73
        

Other liabilities

   —     —  
        

Total liabilities

  $—    $—  
        

Dispositions.We sold four hotels during the first quarter of 2006 (the Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott, the Albany Marriott, the Chicago Marriott Deerfield Suites and the Marriott at Research Triangle

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

9.Discontinued Operations

Assets HeldPark) for Sale.During the third quarter, we entered into a definitive, binding agreement to sell Charlotte Marriott Executive Park, which was subsequently sold on October 7, 2005. We reclassified the assets and liabilities relating to this hotel and four hotels sold in the first quarter of 2005 as of September 9, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively, as detailed in the following table:

   2005

  2004

   (in millions)

Property and equipment, net

  $13  $111

Other assets

   —     2
   

  

Total assets

  $13  $113
   

  

Other liabilities

   —     26
   

  

Total liabilities

  $—    $26
   

  

Dispositions.We sold four hotels during the first quarter of 2005 fortotal net proceeds of approximately $100$251 million. All of these properties were classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2004. The following table summarizes the revenues, income before taxes, and the gain on dispositions, net of tax, of the hotels which have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented, including the Charlotte Executive Park Marriott and the operations of nine additional hotels through the date of their disposition in 2004.presented:

 

  Quarter ended

  Year-to-date ended

  Quarter ended
  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  March 24,
2006
  March 25,
2005
  (in millions)  (in millions)

Revenues

  $3  $28  $9  $104  $14  $28

Income before taxes

   —     2   1   9   1   4

Gain on dispositions, net of tax

   —     —     12   20   153   13

 

10.Subsequent EventAcquisitions

On April 10, 2006, we consummated the acquisition of 25 domestic hotels and three foreign hotels from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or Starwood, through a series of transactions, including the merger of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, a Maryland real estate investment trust, or Starwood Trust, with and into a subsidiary of Host, the acquisition of the capital stock of Sheraton Holding Corporation and the acquisition of four domestic hotels in a purchase structured to allow Host’s subsidiaries to complete like-kind exchange transactions for federal income tax purposes. These transactions were completed pursuant to the Master Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 14, 2005, and amended as of March 24, 2006, (the “Master Agreement”) among Host, Host LP, Starwood, Starwood Trust and certain of their respective affiliates. Five additional Starwood hotels in Europe and two in Fiji to be acquired by Host pursuant to the Master Agreement, were deferred subject to the resolution of certain notice periods and approvals that were not lapsed or received as of April 10, 2006. The hotels in Europe have been, or will be, acquired by the newly-formed European joint venture as discussed below. The conditions for the acquisition of the Fiji hotels have not yet been satisfied.

For the 28 hotels included in the initial closing, the total consideration paid by Host to Starwood and its shareholders included the issuance of $2.27 billion of equity (133,529,412 shares of Host common stock) to Starwood stockholders, the assumption of $77 million in debt and the payment of approximately $1.0 billion in cash ($728 million, net of certain cash acquired from Starwood). An exchange price of Host common stock of $16.97 per share was calculated based on guidance set forth in Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 99-12, as the average of the closing prices of Host common stock during the range of trading days from two days before and after the November 14, 2005 announcement date. The amount of cash consideration paid under the Master Agreement is subject to adjustments for, among other things, the amount of working capital at the applicable closings, the amount of assumed indebtedness, and certain capital expenditures.

In conjunction with the Starwood acquisition, we entered into an Agreement of Limited Partnership, forming a joint venture in The Netherlands with Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, the Dutch pension fund (“ABP”), and Jasmine Hotels Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of GIC Real Estate Pte Ltd (“GIC RE”), the real estate investment company of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd (GIC). The purpose of the joint venture is the acquisition and ownership of six European hotels.

The aggregate size of the joint venture is initially expected to be approximately $640 million, including total capital contributions of approximately $227 million, of which approximately $73 million will be contributed by us in the form of cash and through the contribution of the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers, which we acquired on April 10, 2006. Through newly-formed Dutch BVs (private companies with limited liability), Host LP will be a limited partner in the joint venture (together with ABP and GIC RE, the “Limited Partners”) and also will serve as the general partner for the joint venture. The percentage interest of the parties in the joint venture will be 19.9% for ABP, 48% for GIC RE and 32.1% for Host LP (including its limited and general partner interests).

On September 30, 2005,May 3, 2006, the joint venture acquired from Starwood the following four hotels: the Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center, Rome, Italy; The Westin Palace, Madrid, Spain, a Luxury Collection Hotel; the Sheraton

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Skyline Hotel & Conference Centre, Hayes, United Kingdom and The Westin Palace, Milan, Italy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. In addition, we contributed the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers, Warsaw, Poland, to the joint venture. The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice, Italy is expected to be acquired by the 834-room Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C.joint venture by June 15, 2006.

Pursuant to the agreements, distributions to partners will be made on Capitol Hilla pro-rata basis (based on their limited partnership interests) until certain return thresholds are met. As those thresholds are met, our general partnership interest will receive an increasing percentage of the distributions. An affiliate of Host LP has entered into an asset management agreement with the joint venture to provide asset management services in return for an annual asset management fee. Host LP or its affiliates will be responsible for paying certain expenses related to asset management, including all salaries and employee benefits of employees and related overhead, including rent, utilities, office equipment, necessary administrative and clerical functions and other similar overhead expenses. The initial term of the joint venture is ten years subject to extensions with partner approval. Because of our minority ownership interest and due to certain rights given to ABP and GIC RE, the joint venture will not be consolidated.

11.Subsequent Events

On March 31, 2006, we sold the 495-room Drake and nearby retail space, which were classified as held for sale at March 24, 2006, for a purchasesales price of approximately $274 million.

On October 7, 2005, we sold the 297-room Charlotte Marriott Executive Park, which is classified as held-for-sale at September 9, 2005, for total proceeds of approximately $21$440 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $7$235 million.

On April 4, 2006, we issued $800 million of 6 3/4% Series P senior notes and received net proceeds of approximately $787 million. The Series P senior notes mature on June 1, 2016 and are equal in right of payment with all of our other senior indebtedness. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1, beginning on December 1, 2006. A portion of the proceeds from the offering was used for the Starwood acquisition.

On April 19, 2006, we announced that we will, with proceeds from our Series P senior notes offering, redeem, at par, all 5,980,000 shares of our Class C cumulative redeemable preferred stock (“Class C preferred stock”) for approximately $151 million on May 19, 2006, including accrued dividends. The fair value of the Class C preferred stock (which is equal to the redemption price) exceeds the carrying value of the preferred stock by approximately $6 million. The $6 million represents the original issuance costs. Accordingly, when we redeem the Class C preferred stock, this amount will be reflected in the determination of net income available to common stockholders for the purpose of calculating our basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share. In addition, on April 19, 2006, we also announced that we will, with proceeds from the Series P senior notes offering, redeem approximately $136 million of 7 7/8% Series B senior notes. We will record a loss of approximately $3 million related to this early extinguishment of debt, which includes the payment of the call premium and the acceleration of the original issue discounts and related deferred financing fees. The remaining proceeds from the Series P senior notes offering will be used for general corporate purposes.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (formerly, Host Marriott CorporationCorporation), is a Maryland corporation and operates as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, or REIT. Host Marriott CorporationHotels & Resorts, Inc. owns properties and conducts operations through Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (formerly, Host Marriott, LP,L.P.), a Delaware limited partnership of which Host Marriott CorporationHotels & Resorts, Inc. is the sole general partner and in which it holds 95%96% of the partnership interests.interests on May 3, 2006. In this report, we use the terms “we” or “our” to refer to Host Marriott CorporationHotels & Resorts, Inc. and Host Marriott,Hotels & Resorts, L.P. together, unless the context indicates otherwise. We also use the term “HMC”“Host” to specifically refer to Host Marriott CorporationHotels & Resorts, Inc. and the terms “operating partnership” or “Host LP” to refer to Host Marriott,Hotels & Resorts, L.P. in cases where it is important to distinguish between HMCHost and Host LP.

Forward-Looking Statements

In this report on Form 10-Q, we make some forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “may,” “intend,” “predict,” “project,” “plan,” “will,” “estimate” and other similar terms and phrases. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the time the forward-looking statements are made. These risks and uncertainties include those risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20042005 and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that we will attain these expectations or that any deviations will not be material. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release updates to any forward-looking statement contained in this report to conform the statement to actual results or changes in our expectations.

Quarterly Summary

As of October 17, 2005,May 3, 2006, we own 107129 full-service hotel properties, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper-upscaleupper upscale hotel sectors. For a general overview of our business, see our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recent Events

European Joint Venture

In conjunction with the Starwood acquisition, we entered into an Agreement of Limited partnership, forming a joint venture in The Netherlands with Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, the Dutch pension fund (“ABP”), and Jasmine Hotels Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of GIC Real Estate Pte Ltd (“GIC RE”), the real estate investment company of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd (GIC). The purpose of the joint venture is the acquisition and ownership of six European hotels.

The aggregate size of the joint venture is initially expected to be approximately $640 million, including total capital contributions of approximately $227 million, of which approximately $73 million will be contributed by us in the form of cash and through the contribution of the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers, which we acquired on April 10, 2006. Through newly-formed Dutch BVs (private companies with limited liability), Host LP will be a limited partner in the joint venture (together with ABP and GIC RE, the “Limited Partners”) and also will serve as the general partner for the joint venture. The percentage interest of the parties in the joint venture will be 19.9% for ABP, 48% for GIC RE and 32.1% for Host LP (including its limited and general partner interests).

On May 3, 2006, the joint venture acquired from Starwood the following four hotels: the Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center, Rome, Italy; The Westin Palace, Madrid, Spain, a Luxury Collection Hotel; the Sheraton Skyline Hotel & Conference Centre, Hayes, United Kingdom; and The Westin Palace, Milan, Italy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. In addition, we contributed the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers, Warsaw, Poland, to the joint venture. The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice, Italy is expected to be acquired by the joint venture by June 15, 2006.

The partners are contemplating entering into an expanded joint venture, which would be subject to antitrust clearance. In the event that such approval is obtained and the parties enter into the expanded venture, then in exchange for providing certain additional approval rights to the Limited Partners and subject to certain exclusivity provisions, the partners would increase the aggregate size of the joint venture to approximately €533 million of equity (of which approximately €171 million would be contributed by Host) and, after giving effect to indebtedness the joint venture would be expected to incur, aggregate funds that the hospitality venture would have available for investment are expected to be approximately €1.5 billion. The focus of the expanded joint venture would be on the acquisition, ownership and potential disposition of full service hotel properties located in Europe (with properties in particular in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain). In connection with the expanded joint venture, the partners would also agree that, subject to certain exceptions, investments that are consistent with the joint venture’s investment parameters would be made through the joint venture for a period of two years (three years in the case of Host) or earlier in the event that at least 90% of the joint venture’s committed capital is called or reserved for use prior to such date.

Pursuant to the agreements, distributions to partners will be made on a pro-rata basis (based on their limited partnership interests) until certain return thresholds are met. As those thresholds are met, our general partnership interest will receive an increasing percentage of the distributions. An affiliate of Host LP has entered into an asset management agreement with the joint venture to provide asset management services in return for an annual asset management fee. Host LP or its affiliates will be responsible for paying certain expenses related to asset management, including all salaries and employee benefits of employees and related overhead, including rent, utilities, office equipment, necessary administrative and clerical functions and other similar overhead expenses. The initial term of the joint venture is ten years subject to two one-year extensions with partner approval. Because of our minority ownership interest and due to certain rights given to ABP and GIC RE, the joint venture will not be consolidated.

Starwood Acquisition

On April 10, 2006, we consummated the acquisition of 25 domestic hotels and three foreign hotels from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or Starwood, through a series of transactions, including the merger of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, a Maryland real estate investment trust, or Starwood Trust, with and into a subsidiary of Host, the acquisition of the capital stock of Sheraton Holding Corporation and the acquisition of four domestic hotels in a purchase structured to allow Host’s subsidiaries to complete like-kind exchange transactions for federal income tax purposes. These transactions were completed pursuant to the Master Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 14, 2005, and amended as of March 24, 2006, (the “Master Agreement”) among Host, Host LP, Starwood, Starwood Trust and certain of their respective affiliates. Seven additional Starwood hotels to be acquired by Host pursuant to the Master Agreement, were deferred subject to the resolution of certain notice periods and approvals that were not lapsed or received as of April 10, 2006. See the above discussion of the European joint venture. The conditions for the acquisition of the Fiji hotels have not yet been satisfied.

For the 28 hotels included in the initial closing, the total consideration paid by Host to Starwood and its shareholders included the issuance of $2.27 billion of equity (133,529,412 shares of Host common stock) to Starwood stockholders, the assumption of $77 million in debt and the payment of approximately $1.0 billion in cash ($728 million, net of certain cash acquired from Starwood). An exchange price of Host common stock of $16.97 per share was calculated based on guidance set forth in Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 99-12, as the average of the closing prices of Host common stock during the range of trading days from two days before and after the November 14, 2005 announcement date. The amount of cash consideration paid under the Master Agreement is subject to adjustments for, among other things, the amount of working capital at the applicable closings, the amount of assumed indebtedness, and certain capital expenditures.

Financing and Disposition Activity

On March 31, 2006, we sold the 495-room Swissôtel The Drake, New York, or the Drake, and nearby retail space, which were classified as held for sale at March 24, 2006, for a sales price of approximately $440 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $235 million.

On April 4, 2006, we issued $800 million of 6 3/4% Series P senior notes and received net proceeds of approximately $787 million. The Series P senior notes mature on June 1, 2016 and are equal in right of payment

with all of our other senior indebtedness. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1, beginning on December 1, 2006. A portion of the proceeds from the offering was used to fund the Starwood acquisition. On April 19, 2006, we announced that we will, with proceeds from our Series P senior notes offering, redeem, at par, all 5,980,000 shares of our Class C cumulative redeemable preferred stock (“Class C preferred stock”) for approximately $151 million on May 19, 2006, including accrued dividends. The fair value of the Class C preferred stock (which is equal to the redemption price) exceeds the carrying value of the preferred stock by approximately $6 million. The $6 million represents the original issuance costs. Accordingly, when we redeem the Class C preferred stock, this amount will be reflected in the determination of net income available to common stockholders for the purpose of calculating our basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share. In addition, on April 19, 2006, we also announced that we will, with proceeds from our Series P senior notes offering, redeem approximately $136 million of our 7 7/8% Series B senior notes. We will record a loss of approximately $3 million related to this early extinguishment of debt, which includes the payment of the call premium and the acceleration of the original issue discounts and related deferred financing fees. The remaining proceeds from the Series P senior notes offering will be used for general corporate purposes.

On April 5, 2006, we redeemed the remaining $2 million of outstanding Convertible Subordinated Debentures held by third parties for cash.

Our Outlook.

We believe that lodging demand will continue to grow through the remainder of 2005,2006, which should improve occupancy levels while allowingallow our managers to continue to increase room rates at our hotels.hotels, while maintaining or slightly increasing occupancy levels. In the thirdfirst quarter of 2005,2006, RevPAR for our comparable hotels increased 8.0%7.6% over the same period last year. Based on a September 30March 31, calendar quarter end, our comparable hotel RevPAR increased 9.5%8.8% over the thirdfirst quarter 2004.of 2005. See discussion of our Reporting Periods in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. RevPAR is defined as the product of the average of the daily room rates charged and the average daily occupancy achieved and is generally considered a key performance indicator for hotels. Improvements in RevPAR at our comparable hotels for the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 were driven by a 6.3%7.7% increase in average room rate, andwhile occupancy remained stable, with a 1.2decline of only 0.1 percentage point increase in occupancy.points. This is a result of a number of positive trends such as strong United States GDP growth, low supply growth of new upper-upscaleluxury and luxuryupper upscale hotels, particularly in our markets, and the strengthening in the group and transient segments of our business.demand. As a result of these trends, we expect comparable hotel RevPAR to increase approximately 8% to 9%10% for both the full year 2005of 2006 and an additional 7% to 9% for full yearthe second quarter of 2006.

We expect the supply growth of upper-upscaleluxury and luxuryupper upscale hotels to continue to be low for the next two to three years. Although always subject to uncertainty, supply growth is relatively easier to forecast than demand growth due to the long permit, approval and development lead-times associated with building new full-service hotels or expanding existing full-service hotels. Based on data provided byAlthough the pipeline for new hotel supply has begun to accelerate from cyclical lows, the majority of new projects continue to be focused in the upscale and mid-scale segments and in locations outside of the top 25 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, or MSA. According to Lodging Econometrics, upper-upscale and luxury hotelnew supply growth for the luxury and upper upscale segments in the U.S.top 25 MSAs is expectedanticipated to increase by approximately 1.5% and 1.6%be 1.4% in 2006 and 2007, respectively.2.1% in 2007. These growth rates are below the total industry-wide growth expectations of 2.0% in 2006 and 2.6% in 2007. We believe, that, based on a review of forecast supply growth in the specific geographic markets where we have hotels (approximately 72% of our hotels are in the top 25 MSAs), the supply growth of hotels potentially competitive with our hotels will be slightly lower than the industry-wide growth as forecast by Lodging Econometrics forecasts.Econometrics.

The performance of our portfolio is also significantly affected byby: the results of our large hotels, including our conventionproperty type, which includes urban, resort, airport and suburban hotels, the majorityproperty size and composition, which includes full-service hotels with an average of which are located in major urban markets. Convention hotels have historically outperformedover 500 rooms to much larger convention properties, as well as the specific competitive factors in the early stages of an industry downturn; however, they also lagindividual markets in which the industry in performance in the early stages of recovery. This is primarily due to the longer booking lead-time for large group business and the need for transient demand in a market to recover to more substantial levels given a greater capacity of rooms. Recently,properties operate. For example, we have started to seeseen significant improvement in the operations of our convention hotels in certain markets such as New York, whileHouston and Chicago. Some of our large hotelslarger properties in weaker markets such as Boston, continue to lag the portfolio.portfolio, but we are beginning to see signs of improving market strength in several of these markets including Boston. We are continuing our capital expenditure plan at many of our properties, which we believe will enhance their competitive market position and improve their operating performance. We expect increasing demand to continue to improve operations at our large convention hotels as markets strengthen, which should positively affect margin and RevPAR growth.

We assess profitability by measuring changes in our operating margins, which are calculated as operating profit as a percentage of total revenues. Operating margins improved during the thirdfirst quarter, as the average room rate increases at our hotels exceeded the rate of inflation, which is a trend we expect to continue. Operating margins continue to be affected, however, by certain costs, primarily insurance, wages, benefits utilities and sales and marketing,utilities, which increased at a rate greater than inflation, a trend that we expect to continue in the near term. As a result of the large-scale devastation due to hurricanes in 2005, we expect insurance costs to increase approximately 40% for the full year. Insurance costs reflect approximately 1% of our expenses. We expect utility costs to increase by over 10% in 2006, although these2006. Utility costs represent only approximately 3.5%5.0% of our revenues. Additionally, as a result of the large-scale devastation due to hurricanes this year, we expect that insurance costs will also increase in 2006 at a rate that exceeds inflation.

expenses.

Operating margins are also affected by our food and beverage operations, which historically represent approximately 32%30% of our comparable hotel revenues. During the thirdfirst quarter, food and beverage revenue growth at our comparable hotels was 6.3%7.5%, with a food and beverage margin increase of 1.32.0 percentage points. As the economy continues to grow, we expect food and beverage revenue to continue to increase, in particular catering revenue, which should result in further improvement in our operating margins.

We also expect to see improvements in RevPAR and operating margins as we continue our strategy of recycling assets. Over the past two years, we have acquired upper-upscaleluxury and luxuryupper upscale properties in urban and resort/convention locations,destinations, where further large-scale lodging development typically is limited, and have generally disposed of individual assets in suburban and secondary markets. The assets we have acquired have higher RevPAR, higher margins and, we believe, higher growth potential than those we have sold. Over time, these assets should contribute to improvements in overall RevPAR and margins, as well as an increase in the average per room replacement cost of our portfolio.

While we believe the combination of improving demand trends and low supply trends in the lodging industry, discussed here and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, creates the opportunity for business improvements in our business in 2005,2006 and 2007, there can be no assurances that any increases in hotel revenues or earnings at our properties will continue for any number of reasons, including, but not limited to, slower than anticipated growth in the economy and changes in travel patterns.

Recent Events

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, causing wind and water damage to our 1,290-room New Orleans Marriott; however, the property was not damaged by the subsequent large-scale flooding in the city. Approximately 800 rooms of the hotel have been re-opened as of October 17, 2005 and we are working to repair the remaining portion of the hotel. The operations of the hotel have been, and will continue to be, affected by the large-scale devastation throughout New Orleans. As a result of the widespread damage to the New Orleans Superdome, convention center and other businesses, it is unlikely that operations will return to historical levels for a period of time.

Our insurance coverage for the property entitles us to receive payments for business interruption, as well as recoveries for damage to the building as a result of the hurricane. Income resulting from business interruption insurance will not be recognized until all contingencies are resolved. The total extent of the property damage and loss of business has not been determined at this time. We expect that insurance proceeds will be sufficient to cover substantially all of the property damage to the hotel and the near-term loss of business. The overall effect of the hurricane on our third quarter operations, which ended September 9, was not significant.

On September 25, 2005, which is in our fourth quarter, Hurricane Rita made landfall in Louisiana and Texas. We did not sustain any property damage at our three hotels in Houston as a result of the hurricane; however, we did

experience some loss of business due to cancellations and evacuations. We do not believe the overall effect of the hurricane on our fourth quarter will be significant.

On September 30, 2005, we purchased the 834-room Hyatt Regency, Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill for a purchase price of approximately $274 million. The acquisition was financed with available cash.

On October 7, 2005, we sold the 297-room Charlotte Executive Park Marriott for $21 million. During the third quarter we reclassified the assets and liabilities of the hotel as held-for-sale. We will record a gain of approximately $7 million on the sale in the fourth quarter 2005.

Currently, we have $3.1 billion of senior notes outstanding, $250 million of preferred stock and $492 million of Convertible Preferred Securities that are rated by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s. On October 13, 2005, Moody’s upgraded our senior note debt from a Ba3 rating to a Ba2 rating, our preferred stock from a B2 rating to a B1 rating and our Convertible Preferred Securities from a B2 rating to a Ba3 rating. Standard and Poor’s current rating on our senior debt is B+ and the ratings on our preferred stock and Convertible Preferred Securities are CCC+.

Results of Operations

The following table reflects certain line items from our statements of operations and other significant operating statistics (in millions, except operating statistics and percentages):

 

   Quarter ended

    
   September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  % Increase
(Decrease)


 

Revenues

            

Total hotel sales

  $819  $760  7.8%

Operating costs and expenses:

            

Property-level costs (1)

   755   719  5.0 

Corporate and other expenses

   16   18  (11.1)

Operating profit

   70   44  59.1 

Interest expense

   94   108  (13.0)

Minority interest (income) expense

   —     (4) N/M (2)

Income from discontinued operations

   —     1  N/M (2)

Net loss

   (5)  (47) N/M (2)

Comparable hotel operating statistics:

            

RevPAR

  $115.98  $107.34  8.0%

Average room rate

  $153.38  $144.24  6.3%

Average occupancy

   75.6%  74.4% 1.2pts.

  Year-to-date ended

   Quarter ended 
  September 9,
2005


 September 10,
2004


 % Increase
(Decrease)


   March 24,
2006
 March 25,
2005
 % Increase
(Decrease)
 

Revenues

       

Total hotel sales

  $2,571  $2,378  8.1%  $819  $761  7.6%

Operating costs and expenses:

       

Property-level costs (1)

   2,265   2,150  5.3    712   681  4.6 

Corporate and other expenses

   45   43  4.7    20   14  42.9 

Operating profit

   337   259  30.1    116   95  22.1 

Interest expense

   317   356  (11.0)   91   109  (16.5)

Minority interest (income) expense

   12   (2) N/M (2)

Minority interest expense

   13   4  N/M 

Income from discontinued operations

   13   28  (53.6)   154   16  N/M 

Net income (loss)

   92   (61) N/M (2)

Net income

   172   6  N/M 

Comparable hotel operating statistics:

       

RevPAR

  $121.55  $111.44  9.1%  $128.65  $119.59  7.6%

Average room rate

  $163.17  $151.75  7.5%  $181.24  $168.25  7.7%

Average occupancy

   74.5%  73.4% 1.1 pts.   71.0%  71.1% (0.1) pts. 

(1)Amount represents total operating costs and expenses per our consolidated statements of operations less corporate expenses.
(2)N/M=Not meaningful

20052006 Compared to 20042005

Hotel Sales Overview. Hotel sales increased $59$58 million, or 7.8%7.6%, to $819 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2005 and increased $193 million, or 8.1%, to $2,571 million year-to-date.2006. Hotel sales include approximately $38 million and $20$9 million for the thirdfirst quarter 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $96 million and $22 million for year-to-date 2005 and 2004, respectively,of 2006 of sales from hotelsa hotel acquired in 2004.2005 and exclude sales for the properties we sold in 2006. Sales for properties sold in 20052006 or 20042005 or classified as held-for-saleheld for sale as of September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 have been reclassified as discontinued operations on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See “Discontinued Operations” below.

Comparable hotel sales increased 7.5% to $764 million, for the quarter and 7.4% to $2,412 million year-to-date. The growth in revenues reflects the increase in comparable RevPAR of 8.0% for the third quarter of 2005, as a result of an increase in average room rates of 6.3% and an increase in occupancy of 1.2 percentage points. The year-to-date revenue growth reflects the increase in comparable RevPAR of 9.1%, as a result of an increase in average room rates of 7.5% and an increase in occupancy of 1.1 percentage points. Food and beverage revenues for our comparable hotels increased 6.3% for the quarter and 5.2% year-to-date, primarily due to an increase in catering and outlet revenues.

We discuss operating results for our full-service hotels on a comparable basis. Comparable hotels are those properties that we have owned for the entirety of the reporting periods being compared. Comparable hotels do not include the results of properties acquired or sold, or that incurred significant property damage and business interruption or large scale capital improvements during these periods. As of September 9, 2005, 99March 24, 2006, 98 of our 107103 full-service hotels have been classified as comparable hotels. The following discussion is of the sales results of our comparable hotels considering the mix of business (i.e. transient, group or contract), property type (i.e. urban, suburban, resort/convention or airport) and geographic region. See “Comparable Hotel Operating Statistics” for a complete description of our comparable hotels and further detail on these classifications.

Comparable hotel sales increased 7.2% to $802 million, for the first quarter. The growth in revenue reflects the increase in comparable RevPAR of 7.6% for the first quarter of 2006, as a result of an increase in average room rates of 7.7%, while occupancy remained stable, with a decrease of only 0.1 percentage points. Food and beverage revenues for our comparable hotels increased 7.5% for the quarter, primarily due to an increase in catering and outlet revenues.

Comparable Hotel Sales by Customer Mix. Our hotel customers consist of three broad groups: transient, group and contract business. Similar to the majority of the lodging industry, we further categorize business within these segments based on characteristics they have in common as follows:

Transient demand broadly represents individual business or leisure travelers and is divided into four key sub-categories: premium, corporate, special corporate and discount.

Premium: this rate, sometimes referred to as “rack rate,” typically consists of rooms booked close to arrival during high demand periods and is the highest rate category available. Room rates will fluctuate depending on anticipated demand levels, e.g. seasonality, weekday vs. weekend stays, etc.

Corporate: this is the benchmark rate which a hotel publishes and offers to the general public. It is typically the second highest category, and is for travelers that do not have access to negotiated or discount rates.

Special Corporate: this rate is a negotiated rate offered to companies and organizations that provide significant levels of room night demand to the hotel. These rates are typically negotiated annually, at a discount to the anticipated corporate rate.

Discount: this encompasses all discount programs, such as AAA and AARP discounts, government per diem, rooms booked through internet distribution and wholesale channels, frequent guest program redemptions, and promotional rates and packages offered by a hotel.

travelers. Group demand represents clusters of guestrooms booked together, usually with a minimum of 10 rooms. Examples include a company training session or a social event such as a family reunion. Group business is segmented into the following three key sub-categories:

Association: Group business related to national and regional association meetings and conventions.

Corporate: Group business related to corporate meetings, e.g. product launches, training programs, contract negotiations, and presentations.

Other: Group business predominately related to social, military, education, religious, fraternity and youth and amateur sports teams, otherwise known as SMERF business.

The final segment is contractContract demand which refers to blocks of rooms sold to a specific company for an extended period of time at significantly discounted rates. Contract rates are usually utilized by hotels that are located in markets that are experiencing consistently low levels of demand. Airline crews are typical generatorsSimilar to the majority of contract demand forthe lodging industry, we further categorize business within these groups based on characteristics they have in common. For further detail on these groups, see our hotels.

annual report on Form 10-K.

Demand remained strong in the thirdfirst quarter of 2005,2006, enabling our operators to significantly increase average daily room rates, particularly in the premium and corporate transient segments. For our comparable Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels, which represent 86%represented 84% of our total comparable rooms in the first quarter of 2006, transient average room rate increased 10.5% for the quarter driven by premium and corporate average daily rates increased 9.6% and 12.8% for the third quarter and year-to-date, respectively, compared to last year. Our overall transient average room rate for these hotels increased 8.1% and 9.5% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.rates. We expect that increased levels of transient demand will enable our managers to continue rate increases throughout the remainder of 2005 and into 2006.

Total group room revenue for our comparable Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels was up 0.7%increased slightly for the first quarter and 5.2% year-to-date compared to last year, primarily due to an increase inand average room rates ofrate increased approximately 3.4% and 4.7%4.5% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively. Room rates for groups are continuing to improve in 2005 and should continue to improve in 2006, as a lower percentage of group business would have been booked for those periods in 2004 or earlier when room rates were significantly lower than those our managers are able to currently charge.quarter. Group booking pace is up only modestly for the remainder of the year, reflecting our managers’ strategy of keeping more rooms available for the higher-rated transient segments.

segments; however, room rates for groups are expected to be strong for the remainder of 2006 and should continue to improve in 2007.

Comparable Hotel Sales by Property Type.For the thirdfirst quarter of 2005,2006, revenues increased significantly across all of our hotel property types. Our suburban hotels had the strongest growth in RevPAR as comparable hotel RevPAR increased 11.6% for the first quarter, which reflected an average room rate increase of 10.0% for the quarter. Our urban hotels continue to performperformed well thus far in 2005,2006, with comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 7.4%7.9% to $131.96 and 9.7% to $136.69$135.72 for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.quarter. The significant increase in comparable hotel RevPAR at our urban properties was primarily driven by the increases in average room rate of 5.7% and 7.4%7.6% for the quarter, and year-to-date, respectively, while average occupancy improved by 1.2 and 1.60.2 percentage points for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.points. Our resort/convention hotels had comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 6.3%3.3% to $131.68 and 7.4% to $162.49 for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively, and average room rate growth$199.78, which reflected lower group bookings at several of 8.1% and 7.8% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.our larger resort/convention hotels. Our airport hotels experienced comparable hotel RevPAR increases of 9.8% and 8.0%8.3% for the quarter, and year-to-date, respectively, which reflected an average room rate increasesincrease of 7.0% and 7.4%10.0% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively. Our suburban hotels experienced comparable hotelquarter.

RevPAR increases of 10.2% and 9.3% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively, which reflected average room rate increases of 7.2% and 7.7% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.

Comparable Hotel Sales by Geographic Region.During the thirdfirst quarter, the majority of our geographic regions experienced strong growth in comparable hotel RevPAR with the DC Metro, PacificNorth Central, Atlanta, New England and MountainInternational regions all experiencing double-digit growth rates. Year-to-date, comparable hotel RevPAR increased in all of our geographic regions.growth.

Our DC Metro region had comparable hotel RevPAR increases of 14.7% for the quarter and 15.3% year-to-date. The improvement was the result of the continued strong performance of our urban hotels, such as the Metro Center Marriott, which benefited from solid group and business transient demand. Overall, comparable hotel RevPAR increases for the region reflected average room rate increases of 11.1% for both the quarter and year-to-date, and average occupancy increases of 2.4 and 2.8 percentage points for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.

Our Pacific region had a comparable hotel RevPAR increase of 11.3% for the quarter and 9.8% year-to-date. The region was led by our five Los Angeles hotels, where RevPAR increased 18.0% for the quarter and 13.0% year-to-date. Additionally, for the quarter and year-to-date, the San Francisco market had comparable hotel RevPAR increases of 10.5% and 8.1%, respectively, and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa had a comparable hotel RevPAR increase of 20.0% for the quarter.

Our Mountain region experienced a comparable hotel RevPAR increase of 14.4% and 13.6% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively. The Denver market experienced comparable hotel RevPAR increases of 16.6% and 13.9% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively, led by comparable hotel RevPAR increases at the Denver Tech Center Marriott of 27.9% for the quarter.

Comparable hotel RevPAR for our Mid-Atlantic region increased 8.0% for the quarter and 11.6% year-to-date, which was driven by comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 13.9% and 17.4% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively, at our three New York City hotels. Strong group, transient and international demand has strengthened the performance in the New York market.

Comparable hotel RevPAR in our Florida region grew by 5.5% for the quarter and 8.4% year-to-date as a result of comparable hotel RevPAR increases in our Tampa and Miami hotels of 12.9% and 20.7%, respectively, for the quarter and 12.6% and 15.1%, respectively, year-to-date. These increases were partially offset by declines in comparable hotel RevPAR at the Orlando World Center Marriott due to a decrease in both group and transient bookings.

Our Atlanta region was the only region to experience a decline in RevPAR for the quarter. The 3.7% decrease reflected the weak convention and group demand in the region. Year-to-date, RevPAR in the region is up 2.5%.

Comparable hotel RevPAR for our New England region increased 1.6% during the quarter and 1.3% year-to-date. Our Boston market continues to underperform our entire portfolio, as comparable hotel RevPAR increased 2.6% for the quarter and 2.7% year-to-date. The weak operating results were primarily the result of reduced demand at the Boston Copley Marriott. Performance in this region should improve over time, based on expected increases in convention activity in 2006 and overall improvements in the Boston economy.

The North Central region of our portfolio experienced increases in comparable hotel RevPAR of 8.3%20.9% for the quarter and 5.9% for year-to-date as the average room ratesrate increased 7.7%6.3% and the average occupancy increased 7.8 percentage points. The improvement was the result of the strong performance of our six hotels in our Chicago market, where comparable hotel RevPAR grew by 26.0% for the quarter.

Comparable hotel RevPAR for our Atlanta region increased 14.3% for the quarter. The region was led by its luxury hotels, which averaged approximately 19% RevPAR growth as occupancies increased significantly. The region also improved as a result of business that relocated from the New Orleans market.

Our Pacific region had a comparable hotel RevPAR increase of 8.1% for the quarter. The region was led by our San Diego market, where comparable hotel RevPAR increased 13.2% for the quarter.

Our Mountain region experienced a comparable hotel RevPAR increase of 8.9% for the quarter. The region was led by our Phoenix market, which experienced an increase in comparable hotel RevPAR of 10.7% for the quarter.

Comparable hotel RevPAR for our Mid-Atlantic region increased 9.7% for the quarter, and 8.3% year-to-date.

Thewhich was driven by comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 14.7% at our New York City hotels. Strong group, transient and international demand continues to drive the improved performance in the New York market.

Comparable hotel RevPAR in our Florida region grew by 3.5% for the quarter. The results in the region continue to be negatively affected by a decrease in comparable hotel RevPAR at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center due to a decrease in group bookings in the quarter; however, we expect the region to improve for the remainder of 2006.

Our DC Metro region was the only region to experience a decline in comparable hotel RevPAR for the quarter. The 6.1% decrease in comparable hotel RevPAR reflected the accelerated renovation at the JW Marriott, Washington, D.C., which had a significant number of rooms out of service in the quarter, as well as an overall decrease in Congressional activity and other festivities related to the Presidential inauguration in the first quarter of 2005. We expect operating results will improve in this region in the second quarter and for the full year.

Comparable hotel RevPAR for our New England region increased 12.9% during the quarter. Our Boston market, which had been underperforming our entire portfolio, had a comparable hotel RevPAR increase of 14.3% for the quarter due to very strong transient demand. Performance in this region should continue to improve over time, based on expected increases in convention activity throughout 2006 and overall improvements in the Boston economy.

Comparable hotel RevPAR in our South Central region which includes Texas and Louisiana, was not significantly affectedgrew by Hurricane Katrina9.6% for the quarter, as the hurricane occurred in the final two weeks of the quarter. RevPAR in the region grew by 8.5% for the quarter and 7.1% year-to-date, driven primarily by strong increases in occupancy and average room rate at our three properties in Houston.

Comparable hotel RevPAR for our international properties increased 10.8% and 8.1%11.4% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.quarter. Our four Canadian properties, three of which are in Toronto, experienced increasesan increase in comparable hotel RevPAR of 13.1% and 10.0%11.0% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.quarter.

Property-level Operating Costs. Property-level operating costs and expenses increased $36$31 million, or 5.0%, from4.6% for the thirdfirst quarter of 2004 and increased $115 million, or 5.3%, year-to-date.2006. Property-level operating costs and expenses exclude the costs for hotels we have sold and held for sale, which are included in discontinued operations. Our operating costs and expenses, which are both fixed and variable, are affected by changes in occupancy, inflation and revenues, though the effect on specific costs will differ. For example, utility costs increased 14.2% and 11.6%15.8% for the quarter, and year-to-date, respectively, primarily due to increases in oil and gas prices, while the increase in management fees of 17.2% and 14.3% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively, were a direct result of the growth in the revenues and profitability of our properties.prices. We expect operating costs to continue to see an increase in operating costs during the remainder of 20052006 as a result of variable costs increasing with occupancy increases, and certain costs increasing at a rate above inflation, particularly energy prices which we expect to increase further due to hurricanes Katrina and Rita.insurance

Corporate and Other Expenses.Corporate and other expenses primarily consist of employee salaries and bonuses and other costs such as employee stock-based compensation expense, corporate insurance, audit fees, building rent and system costs. Corporate expenses decreasedincreased by $2$6 million, or 11.1%42.9%, for the thirdfirst quarter primarily due to a decrease in our restricted stock expense, which is marked-to-market and, therefore, will fluctuate depending on the price of our common stock. However, year-to-date corporate expenses increased by $2 million, or 4.7%, due to an increase in compensationour share-based payment expense.

Interest Income.Interest income increaseddecreased $2 million for the thirdfirst quarter, and $9 million year-to-date, primarily due to increaseddecreased cash and restricted cash balances, andwhich was slightly offset by increases in the interest rate earned on those balances.

Interest Expense.Interest expense decreased $14$18 million for the thirdfirst quarter and $39 million year-to-dateof 2006 as a result of the decrease in our interest obligations from 2004 and 2005 debt repayments and refinancings, as well as a decline in the amount$12 million of prepayment penalties associated with debt repayments and refinancings. Specifically, interest expense includes $30 million for year-to-dateincurred in the first quarter of 2005, and $54 million for year-to-date 2004 for the call premiums and the acceleration of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts associated with debt prepayments.which we did not incur in 2006. We had no debt prepayments or refinancings during the thirdfirst quarter of 2005; however, during the third quarter of 2004, we had $13 million of additional interest expense as a result of debt prepayments and refinancings. These2006. The declines in interest expense, however, were partially offset by increased interest rates for our variable rate debt.

Net Gains on Property Transactions.Net gains on property transactions increased $67 million year-to-date, primarily due to the second quarter pre-tax gain of $70 million on the sale of 85% of our interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC and decreased $5 million for the third quarter due to the recognition of deferred gains in 2004 from the sale of a portfolio of Fairfield Inns by Marriott.

Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency and Derivative Contracts.The year-to-date gain on foreign currency and derivative contracts is primarily due to the $1 million change in fair value from the foreign currency exchange contracts for two of our Canadian hotels.

Minority Interest Income (Expense).Expense. As of September 9, 2005,March 24, 2006, we held approximately 95% of the partnership interests in Host LP. The $9 million increase in our minority interest expense for 2005the first quarter is primarily due to the increase in the income of Host LP and includes the increase in the net income for certain of our consolidated partnerships that are partially owned by third parties and the increase in the income of Host LP.parties.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Affiliates.Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates increased by $4$5 million for the thirdfirst quarter and $11 million year-to-date due to thean increase in earnings of CBM Joint Venture LP,L.P., which had recorded net losses throughout 2004 andin the salefirst quarter of 2005. During the second quarter of 2005, we sold 85% of our interests and retained a 3.6% interest in the partnership.CBM Joint Venture L.P.

Discontinued Operations. Discontinued operations consist of one hotel classified as held for sale in the third quarteras of 2005,March 24, 2006, four hotels sold in the first quarter of 20052006 and ninefive hotels sold in 20042005 and represent the results of operations and the gain or loss on their disposition. For year-to-datethe first quarter of 2006 and 2005, and 2004, revenues for these properties were $9$14 million and $104$28 million, respectively, and income before taxes was $1 million and $9 million, respectively. For the third quarter 2005 and 2004, revenues for theses properties were $3 million and $28 million,

respectively, and income before taxes was $0 million and $2$4 million, respectively. We recognized a gain, net of tax, of $12approximately $153 million and $20$13 million for year-to-datethe first quarter of 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively, on the disposition of these hotels.

Comparable Hotel Operating Statistics

We present certain operating statistics (i.e., RevPAR, average daily rate and average occupancy) and operating results (revenues, expenses and adjusted operating profit) for the periods included in this report on a comparable hotel basis. We define our comparable hotels as full-service properties (i) that are owned or leased by us and the operations of which are included in our consolidated results, whether as continuing operations or discontinued operations for the entirety of the reporting periods being compared and (ii) that have not sustained substantial property damage or business interruption, or undergone large-scale capital projects during the reporting periods being compared. Of the 107103 full-service hotels that we owned on September 9, 2005, 99March 24, 2006, 98 have been classified as comparable hotels. The operating results of the following eightfive hotels that we owned as of September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 are excluded from comparable hotel results for these periods:

 

Memphis Marriott (construction of a 200-room expansion started in 2003 and completed in 2004);

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown-Lakefront Hotel (acquired in April 2004);

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui (acquired in July 2004);

Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa (major renovation started in July 2004);

 

Mountain Shadows Resort (temporarily closed in September 2004);

Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains (acquired in September 2004)and Golf Club (hotel to be sold pending completion of significant contingencies, which have not been resolved as of March 24, 2006);

 

Atlanta Marriott Marquis (major renovation started in August 2005); and

 

New Orleans Marriott (property damage and business interruption from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005).; and

 

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill, Washington, D.C. (acquired in September 2005).

In addition, the operating results of the 13nine hotels we disposed of in 2005the first quarter of 2006 and 2004full year 2005 are also not included in comparable hotel results for the periods presented herein. Moreover, because these statistics and operating results are for our full-service hotel properties, they exclude results for our non-hotel properties and leased limited-service hotels.

We evaluate the operating performance of our comparable hotels based on both geographic region and property type. These divisions are generally consistent with industry data provided by hospitality research firms such as Smith Travel Research. For further discussion of our geographic regions and property types see our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following tables set forth performance information for our comparable full-service hotels by geographic region for the thirdfirst quarter of 2006 and year-to-date of 2005 and 2004.

2005.

Comparable by Region (a)

 

  As of September 9, 2005

 Quarter ended September 9, 2005

 Quarter ended September 10, 2004

   
  No. of
Properties


 No. of
Rooms


 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


  RevPAR

 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


  RevPAR

 Percent
Change in
RevPAR


 

Pacific

 20 11,035 $165.84 81.6% $135.28 $154.84 78.5% $121.53 11.3%

Florida

 11 7,027  137.38 68.7   94.38  133.13 67.2   89.47 5.5 

Mid-Atlantic

 10 6,720  194.11 79.3   153.95  175.44 81.3   142.56 8.0 

North Central

 13 4,923  131.84 74.3   97.98  122.41 73.9   90.47 8.3 

DC Metro

 11 4,661  168.33 77.3   130.05  151.45 74.9   113.37 14.7 

Atlanta

 12 4,265  146.11 66.1   96.53  146.04 68.7   100.27 (3.7)

South Central

 6 3,526  121.64 73.1   88.88  112.98 72.5   81.93 8.5 

New England

 6 3,032  151.03 81.6   123.22  151.77 79.9   121.27 1.6 

Mountain

 5 1,940  89.85 71.7   64.42  89.25 63.1   56.33 14.4 

International

 5 1,953  134.49 74.4   100.00  122.97 73.4   90.28 10.8 
  
 
                     

All Regions

 99 49,082  153.38 75.6   115.98  144.24 74.4   107.34 8.0 
  
 
                     

  As of September 9, 2005

 Year-to-date ended September 9, 2005

 Year-to-date ended September 10, 2004

   
  No. of
Properties


 No. of
Rooms


 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


  RevPAR

 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


  RevPAR

 Percent
Change in
RevPAR


 

Pacific

 20 11,035 $170.81 77.9% $133.11 $160.32 75.6% $121.26 9.8%

Florida

 11 7,027  177.40 74.8   132.65  166.53 73.5   122.33 8.4 

Mid-Atlantic

 10 6,720  195.12 79.1   154.29  178.16 77.6   138.28 11.6 

North Central

 13 4,923  129.17 67.1   86.67  119.33 68.6   81.82 5.9 

DC Metro

 11 4,661  177.98 78.3   139.41  160.16 75.5   120.87 15.3 

Atlanta

 12 4,265  150.30 68.2   102.50  145.56 68.7   99.97 2.5 

South Central

 6 3,526  133.74 76.7   102.60  125.32 76.4   95.78 7.1 

New England

 6 3,032  151.15 71.4   107.98  145.56 73.2   106.57 1.3 

Mountain

 5 1,940  111.24 64.4   71.62  104.33 60.4   63.04 13.6 

International

 5 1,953  131.45 72.2   94.95  120.72 72.8   87.83 8.1 
  
 
                     

All Regions

 99 49,082  163.17 74.5   121.55  151.75 73.4   111.44 9.1 
  
 
                     

   As of March 24, 2006  Quarter ended March 24, 2006  Quarter ended March 25, 2005  Percent
Change in
RevPAR
 
   No. of
Properties
  No. of
Rooms
  Average
Room Rate
  Average
Occupancy
Percentages
  RevPAR  Average
Room Rate
  Average
Occupancy
Percentages
  RevPAR  

Pacific

  21  11,485  $196.54  73.6% $144.61  $179.62  74.5% $133.77  8.1%

Florida

  10  6,448   222.15  77.8   172.79   205.96  81.0   166.92  3.5 

Mid-Atlantic

  9  6,361   207.17  73.1   151.53   186.88  73.9   138.12  9.7 

North Central

  13  5,130   127.35  64.7   82.45   119.86  56.9   68.17  20.9 

DC Metro

  11  4,661   192.96  63.3   122.06   180.73  71.9   129.92  (6.1)

South Central

  7  4,126   143.21  76.0   108.82   133.87  74.2   99.32  9.6 

Atlanta

  10  3,743   168.24  71.7   120.70   154.19  68.5   105.58  14.3 

New England

  6  3,032   142.28  63.7   90.60   136.25  58.9   80.26  12.9 

Mountain

  6  2,210   157.87  63.1   99.61   146.02  62.6   91.47  8.9 

International

  5  1,953   141.07  68.0   95.88   125.15  68.7   86.04  11.4 
                  

All Regions

  98  49,149   181.24  71.0   128.65   168.25  71.1   119.59  7.6 
                  

Comparable by Property Type (a)

 

 As of September 9, 2005

 Quarter ended September 9, 2005

 Quarter ended September 10, 2004

   As of March 24, 2006  Quarter ended March 24, 2006  Quarter ended March 25, 2005  Percent
Change in
RevPAR
 
 No. of
Properties


 No. of
Rooms


 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


 RevPAR

 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


 RevPAR

 Percent
Change in
RevPAR


   No. of
Properties
  No. of
Rooms
  Average
Room Rate
  Average
Occupancy
Percentages
 RevPAR  Average
Room Rate
  Average
Occupancy
Percentages
 RevPAR  

Urban

 39 22,874 $168.27  78.4% $131.96 $159.22 77.2% $122.90 7.4%  41  23,620  $186.70  72.7% $135.72  $173.44  72.5% $125.73  7.9%

Suburban

 34 12,492  130.54  71.3   93.02  121.76 69.3   84.43 10.2   30  11,363   144.51  65.1   94.01   131.41  64.1   84.27  11.6 

Airport

 16 7,328  115.45  78.5   90.63  107.88 76.5   82.54 9.8   16  7,328   136.53  71.9   98.13   124.11  73.0   90.60  8.3 

Resort/ Convention

 10 6,388  185.81  70.9   131.68  171.88 72.0   123.84 6.3   11  6,838   269.08  74.2   199.78   254.37  76.0   193.40  3.3 
 
 
                   

All Types

 99 49,082  153.38  75.6   115.98  144.24 74.4   107.34 8.0   98  49,149   181.24  71.0   128.65   168.25  71.1   119.59  7.6 
 
 
                   
 As of September 9, 2005

 Year-to-date ended September 9, 2005

 Year-to-date ended September 10, 2004

 
 No. of
Properties


 No. of
Rooms


 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


 RevPAR

 Average
Room Rate


 Average
Occupancy
Percentages


 RevPAR

 Percent
Change in
RevPAR


 

Urban

 39 22,874 $176.35 $77.5% $136.69 $164.23 75.9% $124.62 9.7%

Suburban

 34 12,492  131.87  68.6   90.44  122.47 67.5   82.71 9.3 

Airport

 16 7,328  120.53  76.0   91.62  112.22 75.6   84.85 8.0 

Resort/ Convention

 10 6,388  220.93  73.5   162.49  204.98 73.8   151.35 7.4 
 
 
 

All Types

 99 49,082  163.17  74.5   121.55  151.75 73.4   111.44 9.1 
 
 
 

(a)The reporting period for our comparable operating statistics for the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 is from June 18,December 31, 2005 to September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and for the thirdfirst quarter of 2004 from June 19, 2004 to September 10, 2004. The reporting period for year-to-date 2005 is from January 1, 2005 to September 9, 2005 and for year-to-date 2004 is from January 3, 2004 to September 10, 2004.March 25, 2005. For further discussion, see “Reporting Periods” in our most recent Annual Report ofon Form 10-K.

The following statistics are for all of our full-service properties as of September 9,March 24, 2006 and March 25, 2005, and September 10, 2004, respectively. The operating statistics include the results of operations for four hotels sold in 2005the first quarter of 2006 and ninefive hotels sold in 20042005 prior to their disposition.

All Full-Service Properties

 

  Quarter ended

 Year-to-date ended

   Quarter ended 
  September 9,
2005


 September 10,
2004


 September 9,
2005


 September 10,
2004


   March 24,
2006
 March 25,
2005
 

Average Room Rate

  $155.59  $142.30  $164.46  $148.53   $179.21  $165.83 

Average Occupancy

   74.5%  74.0%  73.7%  73.3%   70.6%  70.8%

RevPAR

  $115.97  $105.32  $121.22  $108.90   $126.55  $117.41 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Requirements

HMCHost uses cash primarily for acquisitions, capital expenditures, debt payment and dividends to stockholders. As a REIT, HMCHost is required to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its taxable income.income on an annual basis. Funds used by HMCHost to make these distributions are provided fromby Host LP. We depend primarily on external sources of capital to finance future growth.

growth, including acquisitions.

Cash Balances. As of September 9, 2005,March 24, 2006, we had $402$481 million of cash and cash equivalents, which was an increase of $55$297 million from December 31, 2004.2005. The increase is primarily attributable to the net proceeds from the sale of four hotels in January and the saleissuance of 85%$116 million of mortgage debt. Since 2002, our interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC in March. Our cash balances have been in excess of the $100 million to $150$125 million, which we had historically maintained in years prior to 2002, in order to provide additional liquidity and flexibility due to then declining economic conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks. Management believes that we have historically maintained. Withwith the current environment and the flexibility and capacity provided by our credit facility and the continuing growth of the economy, we expect to lower our cash balances to previous levels$100 million to $125 million over the next several quarters. In furtherance

Since March 24, 2006, we have issued $800 million of this goal, the purchase6 3/4% Series P senior notes due in 2016 for net proceeds of approximately $787 million, which were used, or will be used, to fund a portion of the Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill on September 30, 2005 forStarwood acquisition, redeem the remaining $136 million of 7 7/8% Series B senior notes, redeem all of the $151 million 10% Class C preferred stock, including accrued dividends, and other general corporate purposes. In addition, subsequent to quarter end, we received $420 million in net proceeds from the sale of the Swissôtel The Drake, New York, funded approximately $274$750 million was financed withof cash, including certain transaction expenses, net of certain cash acquired from Starwood in the first phase of the Starwood acquisition and paid approximately $60 million in common and preferred dividends. Upon the completion of these transactions, we will have approximately $590 million of available cash.cash, $115 million of which will be used to purchase the deferred Fijian hotels from Starwood and to fund our cash investment in the European joint venture.

As of September 9, 2005,March 24, 2006, we also had $165$88 million of cash whichthat was restricted as a result of lender requirements (including reserves for debt service, real estate taxes, insurance, as well as cash collateral and excess cash flow deposits). The restricted cash balance includes $68 million and $37 million as of September 9, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively, which are held in escrow in accordance with restrictive debt covenant requirements (see “Mortgage Debt” below). The conditions necessary to release these escrowed funds were met at the end of the third quarter and we expect that all of these escrowed funds will be released in the fourth quarter.requirements. The restricted cash balances do not have a significant effect on our liquidity. We have approximately $195$172 million of debt that will mature prior to 2007. However, $88 million of this debt can be extended for threetwo one-year terms if certain conditions are met. We also have scheduled principal repayments totaling approximately $18$43 million for the fourth quarterremainder of 2005.2006. We believe we have sufficient cash, or availability under our line of credit, to deal with our near-term maturities, as well as any decline in the cash flow from our business.

On October 14, 2005,January 13, 2006, we drew approximately $100repaid the outstanding balance of $20 million of our available capacity onunder our credit facility to retirefacility. Currently, we have the remaining mortgage onfull amount of $575 million available under our Canadian properties and for general corporate purposes. We intend to repay these amounts during the fourth quarter with the release of the restricted cash discussed above and available cash.

credit facility.

Reducing future interest payments and leverage remains a key management priority. We may continue to redeem or refinance senior notes our Convertible Subordinated Debentures and mortgage debt from time to time to take advantage of favorable market conditions. We may purchase senior notes and Convertible Subordinated Debentures for cash through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, a tender offer or, in some cases, through the early redemption of such securities pursuant to their terms. Repurchases of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. Any refinancing or retirement before the maturity date would affect earnings and Funds From Operations, or FFO, per diluted share, as defined below, as a result of the payment of any applicable call premiums and the acceleration of previously deferred financing costs. For year-to-date 2005, we incurred interest expense resulting from the payment of call premiums of $27 million and the acceleration of deferred financing costs totaling $3 million.

Capital ExpendituresAsFor the first quarter of September 9, 2005,2006, our renewal and replacement capital expenditures were approximately $147$82 million. We expect total renewal and replacement capital expenditures for 20052006 to be approximately $250 million to $270$300 million. Our renewal and replacement capital expenditures are generally funded by the furniture, fixture and equipment funds established at certain of our hotels (typically funded with approximately 5% of property revenues) and by our available cash.

For year-to-date 2005,the first quarter of 2006, we spent approximately $46$37 million in repositioning/return on investment (ROI) projects. These projects include, for example, expanding ballroom, spa or conference facilities.facilities and major rooms repositionings. We expect to spend a total of approximately $110$250 million to $130$260 million in 2006 on these projects which have historically generated strong returns. The 2005 expenditures include costs from the extensive renovation and repositioning of the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and the development of an exhibit hall for the Marriott Orlando World Center hotel.investment projects. In addition, to these on-going projects, we expect to spend $200 million to $400several hundred million on such investments over the next several

years. For further discussion of these projects and capital expenditures, see our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We also expect that as a result of the unusually widespread and extensive damage caused by this hurricane season that the costs for labor and building materials for future capital expenditure projects will increase. However, we do not believe it will affect the timing of our capital expenditure plans in 2005.

Acquisitions.    We acquired the 834-room Hyatt Regency Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill on September 30, 2005 for a purchase price of approximately $274 million. We remain interested in pursuing single asset and portfolio acquisitions, both domestically and abroad. We believe that there are, and will continue to be, opportunities to acquire assets that are consistent with our target profile of upper-upscaleluxury and luxuryupper upscale properties in urban and resort/convention locations where further large scale lodging development is limited. Any acquisitions may be funded, in part, from our available cash, draws under our credit facility or other debt financing, proceeds from asset sales or through equity offerings by HMCHost or the issuance of debt or OP units by Host LP. We may acquire properties through various structures, including through our joint venture with ABP and GIC RE or through similar joint ventures with other partners. We cannot be certain as to the size or timing of acquisition opportunities or of our ability to obtain additional acquisition financing, if needed.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Our principal sources of cash are cash from operations, the sale of assets, borrowing under our credit facility and our ability to obtain additional financing through various capital markets. Our principal uses of cash are debt service, asset acquisitions, capital expenditures, operating costs, corporate expenses and distributions to equity holders.

Cash Provided by Operations.Our cash provided by operations for year-to-date 2005the first quarter of 2006 increased $103$52 million to $309$100 million from $206$48 million for year-to-date 2004,the first quarter of 2005, due primarily to the increase in operating profit in 2005.2006.

Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities. Our primaryCash provided by investing activities duringfor the first quarter consisted of 2006 increased $124 million to $146 million from $22 million for the first quarter of 2005. Activity for the first quarter of 2006 included the sale of four non-core hotels for net proceeds of approximately $251 million. Additionally, we increased our capital expenditures atby $57 million to $119 million as part of our propertiesstrategy to maximize the value of $63 million. Year-to-date, we have spent approximately $193 million in capital expenditures.our existing portfolio. The following table summarizes other significant investing activities that have been completed since the beginning of fiscal year 20052006 (in millions):

 

Transaction

Date


  

Description of Transaction


  

Transaction

Amount


 

October

 

2005

  

Sale of Charlotte Marriott

  $21 

September

 

2005

  

Purchase of Hyatt Regency Washington, D.C.

   (274)

March

 

2005

  

Sale of 85% of our interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC

   92 

January

 

2005

  

Sale of Torrance Marriott

   62 

January

 

2005

  

Sale of Hartford Marriott at Farmington, Tampa Westshore Marriott and Albuquerque Marriott

   66 

Transaction

Date

  

Description of Transaction

  

(Investment)/

Sales Price

 
April 2006  

Purchase of 28 hotels from Starwood (1)

  $(3,070)
March 2006  

Sale of Swissôtel The Drake, New York

   440 
January 2006  

Sale of Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield and Marriott at Research Triangle Park

   55 
January 2006  

Sale of Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott and Albany Marriott

   204 

(1)Investment price includes the assumption of $77 million of mortgage debt and the issuance of $2.27 billion of Host common stock (representing approximately 133.5 million shares of Host common stock) and excludes transaction expenses.

In addition to the sale of four properties and 85% of our interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC in the first halfquarter of 20052006 and the recently completed sale of Charlotte Executive Park Marriott in October,the Drake, we believe that dispositions for the remainder of 2005 and the first quarter of 2006 will be approximately $150$200 million to $250$300 million. The net proceeds from any dispositions will be used to repay debt, fund acquisitions or repositioning/ROI projects or for general corporate purposes.

Cash Used inProvided by Financing Activities.Our primary financing activities during the first quarter consisted of payment of dividends on our preferred and common stock of $42 million, and scheduled principle repayments of $13 million. Year-to-date, dividend payments on our preferred and common stock totaled $88$49 million, and scheduled principal repayments totaled $43of $13 million. The following table summarizes other significant debt (netfinancing transactions (not including the conversion of deferred financings costs) and equity transactionsConvertible Subordinated Debentures in the first quarter of 2006 or the issuance of approximately 133.5 million shares of Host common stock issued in the Starwood acquisition) since the beginning of 20052006 (in millions):

 

Transaction

Date


  

Description of Transaction


  

Transaction

Amount


 

Debt

          

May

 2005  

Prepayment of the 9% mortgage debt on two Ritz-Carlton hotels

  $(140)

April

 2005  

Discharge of the remaining 8 3/8% Series E senior notes

   (20)

April

 2005  

Redemption of 7 3/8% Series B senior notes

   (169)

March

 2005  

Repurchase of 8 3/8% Series E senior notes

   (280)

March

 2005  

Proceeds from the issuance of 6 3/8% Series N senior notes

   639 

January

 2005  

8.35% mortgage on the Hartford Marriott at Farmington assumed by buyer

   (20)

Equity

          

May

 2005  

Redemption of 4 million shares of 10% Class B preferred shares

   (101)

Transaction

Date

  

Description of Transaction

  

Transaction

Amount

 
Debt    

April 2006

  

Assumption of mortgage debt from Starwood

  $77 

April 2006

  

Redemption of outstanding Convertible Preferred Securities

   (2)

March 2006

  

Proceeds from the issuance of 6 3/4% Series P senior notes

   787 

March 2006

  

Repayment of the credit facility

   (20)

January 2006

  

Proceeds from the issuance of 5.195% Canadian mortgage loan

   116 

Debt

As of September 9, 2005,March 24, 2006, our total debt was $5.5$5.1 billion. The weighted average interest rate of our debt iswas approximately 7.0%7.3% and the current weighted average maturity is 6.9was 5.0 years. Additionally, approximately 85% of our debt has a fixed rate of interest. Over time, we expect to increase the proportion of our floating rate debt in our capital structure to 20% to 25% of our total debt.

As of September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and December 31, 2004,2005, our debt was comprised of:

 

  September 9,
2005


  December 31,
2004


  March 24,
2006
  December 31,
2005

Series B senior notes, with a rate of 7 7/8% due August 2008

  $136  $304  $136  $136

Series E senior notes, with a rate of 8 3/8% due February 2006

      300

Series G senior notes, with a rate of 9 1/4% due October 2007 (1)

   237   243   235   236

Series I senior notes, with a rate of 9 1/2% due January 2007 (2)

   455   468   449   451

Series K senior notes, with a rate of 7 1/8% due November 2013

   725   725   725   725

Series M senior notes, with a rate of 7% due August 2012

   346   346   346   346

Series O senior notes, with a rate of 6 3/8% due March 2015

   650      650   650

Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 3.25% due April 2024

   492   491   493   493

Senior notes, with an average rate of 9.7%, maturing through 2012

   13   13

Senior notes, with an average rate of 9.7%, maturing through 2012

   13   13
  

  

      

Total senior notes

   3,054   2,890   3,047   3,050

Mortgage debt (non-recourse) secured by $2.8 billion of real estate assets, with

an average interest rate of 7.7% at September 9, 2005 and December 31, 2004 respectively

   1,858   2,043

Mortgage debt (non-recourse) secured by $2.8 billion of real estate assets, with an average interest rate of 7.7% at March 24, 2006 and December 31, 2005

   1,927   1,823

Credit facility

         —     20

Convertible Subordinated Debentures, with a rate of 6 3/4% due December 2026

   492   492

Convertible Subordinated Debentures, with a rate of 6 3/4% due December 2026 (3)

   2   387

Other

   97   98   88   90
  

  

      

Total debt

  $5,501  $5,523  $5,064  $5,370
  

  

      

(1)Includes the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements of $(5)$(7) million and $1$(6) million as of September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and December 31, 2004,2005, respectively.
(2)Includes the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement of $5$(1) million and $18$1 million as of September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and December 31, 2004,2005, respectively.

(3)We redeemed the remaining $2 million of outstanding Convertible Subordinated Debentures held by third parties for cash on April 5, 2006.

Exchangeable Senior Debentures.During 2004, we issued $500 million of 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures which currently are exchangeable into shares of HMC’sHost’s common stock at a rate of 55.402456.1319 shares for each $1,000 of principal amount of the debentures, or a total of approximately 28 million shares, which is equivalent to an exchange price of $18.05$17.82 per share of our common stock. The exchange rate is adjusted for certain circumstances, including the payment of common dividends. Holders may exchange their Exchangeable Senior

Debentures prior to maturity under certain conditions, including at any time at which the closing sale price of our common stock is more than 120% of the exchange price per share for at least 20 of 30 trading days.

Mortgage Debt. Substantially all of our mortgage debt is recourse solely to specific assets except in instances of fraud, misapplication of funds and other customary recourse provisions. As of September 9, 2005,March 24, 2006, we have 2527 assets that are encumbered by mortgage debt. We have certain restrictive covenants on one loan, which we refer to as the CMBS loan, that is secured by mortgages on eight properties. These restrictive covenants require the mortgage servicer to retain and hold in escrow the cash flow after debt service when it declines below specified operating levels. We are currently above the specified operating levels. The remaining mortgage loans generally do not have restrictive covenants that require such escrows. Our restricted cash includes $68

On January 10, 2006, we issued mortgage debt in the amount of $135 million asCanadian Dollars ($116 million US Dollars based on the exchange rate on the date of September 9, 2005 held in escrow in accordanceissuance) with these restrictive covenants. Asa fixed rate of 5.195%, which is secured by four of our Canadian properties. Interest is payable on the first of each month and the mortgage matures on March 1, 2011. On January 13, 2006, a portion of the end ofproceeds were used to repay the third quarter, operating cash flow from these properties for the past two quarters met the levels required to release the escrowed funds$20 million outstanding balance under the CMBS loan and accordingly, we expect that these escrowed funds will be released in the fourth quarter.

our credit facility.

Convertible Subordinated Debentures.AsOn January 11, 2006, we announced our intention to exercise our option to cause the conversion rights of September 9, 2005, Host Marriott Financial Trust (the “Trust”), a wholly owned subsidiary, has 9.5the remaining shares of Convertible Subordinated Debentures to expire effective February 10, 2006. Between January 1, 2006 and February 10, 2006, $368 million shares of Convertible Subordinated Debentures and corresponding 6 3/4% convertible quarterly income preferred securities outstanding (the “Convertible Preferred Securities”), were converted into 24 million common shares. As of March 24, 2006, we had approximately 32,000 shares of Convertible Subordinated Debentures held by third parties outstanding, with a liquidation preference of $50 per share (for a total liquidation amount of $475approximately $2 million). The Convertible Preferred Securities represent an undivided beneficial interest inOn April 5, 2006, we redeemed the assets of the Trust, consisting solely of $492remaining $2 million of 6 3/4% convertible subordinated debentures issued by us due December 2026 (the “Convertibleoutstanding Convertible Subordinated Debentures”). The Trust exists solely to issue the Convertible Preferred Securities and its own common securities,Debentures held by us, and to invest the proceeds therefrom in the Convertible Subordinated Debentures.third parties for cash.

Each of the Convertible Preferred Securities and the related debentures are convertible at the option of the holder into shares of HMC common stock at the rate of 3.2537 shares per Convertible Preferred Security, for a total of approximately 31 million shares (equivalent to a conversion price of $15.367 per share of our common stock). The Convertible Preferred Securities are redeemable at the Trust’s option upon any redemption by us of the Convertible Subordinated Debentures. Currently, the Convertible Preferred Securities can be redeemed at a price equal to 101.350% of the liquidation preference, or $50.3375 per security. In addition, we have the right to terminate the conversion rights, upon 30 days advance notice, in the event the price of HMC’s common stock exceeds $18.44 (equal to 120% of the conversion price) for 20 trading days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days. For additional information on these mortgages and their restrictive covenants, see our most current Annual Report on Form 10-K.

HMC Dividend Policy

HMCHost is required to distribute to stockholders at least 90% of its annual taxable income in order to qualify as a REIT, including taxable income recognized for tax purposes but with regard to which we do not receive corresponding cash. Funds used by HMCHost to pay dividends on its common and preferred stock are provided through distributions from Host LP. For every share of common and preferred stock of HMC,Host, Host LP has issued to HMCHost a corresponding common OP unit and preferred OP unit. As of October 15, 2005, HMCMay 3, 2006, Host is the owner of substantially all of the preferred OP units and approximately 95%96% of the common OP units. The remaining 5%4% of the common OP units are held by various third-party limited partners.

As a result of the minority position in Host LP common OP units, these holders share, on a pro rata basis, in amounts being distributed by Host LP. As a general rule, when HMCHost pays a common or preferred dividend, Host LP pays an equivalent per unit distribution on all common or corresponding preferred OP units. For example, if HMCHost paid a fiveten cent per share dividend on its common stock, it would be based on payment of a fiveten cent per unit distribution by Host LP to HMCHost as well as other common OP unit holders. For these reasons, investors should also take into account the 5%4% minority position in Host LP, and the requirement that they share pro rata in distributions from Host LP, when analyzing dividend payments by HMCHost to its stockholders.

HMC’sHost’s current policy on common dividends is generally to distribute at least 100% of its annual taxable income, unless otherwise contractually restricted. HMCHost currently intends to continue paying dividends on its preferred stock, regardless of the amount of taxable income, unless similarly contractually restricted. While weWe are not currently restricted in our ability to pay dividends, during the second half of 2002 and continuing through the first

quarter of 2004 we were limited in our ability to pay dividends, except to the extent necessary to maintain HMC’sHost’s REIT status.

On September 16, 2005,March 21, 2006, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11$0.14 per share for our common stock. The dividend was paid on OctoberApril 17, 20052006 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006. The amount of any future common dividend will be determined by our Board of Directors.

On September 16, 2005,March 21, 2006, our Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.625 per share for our Class C preferred stock and a cash dividend of $0.5546875 per share for our Class E preferred stock. The dividends were paid on OctoberApril 17, 20052006 to preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use certain “non-GAAP financial measures,” which are measures of our historical financial performance that are not calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, within the meaning of applicable SEC rules. They are as follows: (i) Funds From Operations (FFO) per diluted share, and (ii) Comparable Hotel Operating Results. A complete discussion of these measures (including the reasons why we believe they are useful to investors, the additional purposes for which management uses these measures and their limitations) is included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

FFO per Diluted Share

We present FFO per diluted share as a non-GAAP measure of our performance in addition to our earnings per share (calculated in accordance with GAAP). We calculate FFO per diluted share for a given operating period as our FFO (defined as set forth below) for such period divided by the number of fully diluted shares outstanding during such period. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) defines FFO as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate, the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, real estate-related depreciation and amortization and adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. FFO is presented on a per share basis after making adjustments for the effects of dilutive securities, including the payment of preferred stock dividends, in accordance with NAREIT guidelines. We believe that FFO per diluted share is a useful supplemental measure of our operating performance and that presentation of FFO per diluted share, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of earnings per share, provides beneficial information to investors.

Comparable Hotel Operating Results

We present certain operating results for our full-service hotels, such as hotel revenues, expenses and adjusted operating profit, on a comparable hotel, or “same store” basis as supplemental information for investors. See “Comparable Hotel Operating Statistics” above for a description of what we consider our comparable hotels. We present these hotel operating results on a comparable hotel basis because we believe that doing so provides investors and management with useful information for evaluating the period-to-period performance of our hotels and facilitates comparisons with other hotel REITs and hotel owners.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss) available to common stockholders per share to FFO per diluted share (in millions, except per share amounts):

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to

Common Stockholders to Funds From Operations per Diluted Share

 

  Quarter ended

   Quarter ended 
  September 9, 2005

 September 10, 2004

   March 24, 2006 March 25, 2005 
  

Income

(Loss)


 Shares

  

Per Share

Amount


 

Income

(Loss)


 Shares

  Per Share
Amount


   

Income

(Loss)

 Shares  

Per Share

Amount

 

Income

(Loss)

 Shares  Per Share
Amount
 

Net loss available to common stockholders

  $(11) 353.1  $(.03) $(60) 348.7  $(.17)

Adjustments:

         

Amortization of deferred gains, net of taxes

   (1)       (4)    (.01)

Depreciation and amortization

   85     .24   85     .24 

Partnership adjustments

   1        1      

FFO of minority partners of Host LP(a)

   (4)    (.01)  (1)     

Adjustments for dilutive securities:

         

Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan less shares assumed purchased at average market price

     2.3        2.0    

Assuming conversion of Exchangeable Senior Debentures

   4  27.7   (.01)        
  


 
  


 


 
  


FFO per diluted share(b) (c)

  $74  383.1  $.19  $21  350.7  $.06 
  


 
  


 


 
  


  

 

Year-to-date ended


 
  September 9, 2005

 September 10, 2004

 
  

Income

(Loss)


 Shares

  

Per Share

Amount


 

Income

(Loss)


 Shares

  Per Share
Amount


 

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

  $67  352.6  $.19  $(93) 331.5  $(.28)

Net income (loss) available to common Stockholders

  $166  378.0  $.44  $(2) 352.0  $(.01)

Adjustments:

                  

Gain on dispositions, net of taxes

   (54)    (.15)  (20)    (.06)   (153) —     (.41)  (13) —     (.04)

Amortization of deferred gains, net of taxes

   (5)    (.02)  (8)    (.02)   (1) —     —     (2) —     (.01)

Depreciation and amortization

   254     .72   251     .75    89  —     .24   83  —     .24 

Partnership adjustments

   9     .03   12     .04    8  —     .02   6  —     .02 

FFO of minority partners of Host LP(a)

   (15)    (.04)  (9)    (.03)   (5) —     (.01)  (4) —     (.01)

Adjustments for dilutive securities:

                  

Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan less shares assumed purchased at average market price

     2.4   (.01)    2.1       —    .9   —     —    2.0   —   

Assuming conversion of Exchangeable Senior Debentures

   13  27.7   (.02)           5  28.1   (.01)  5  27.4   —   

Assuming conversion of Convertible Subordinated Debentures

   2  8.2   —     —    —     —   
  


 
  


 


 
  


                   

FFO per diluted share(b) (c)

  $269  382.7  $.70  $133  333.6  $.40   $111  415.2  $.27  $73  381.4  $.19 
  


 
  


 


 
  


                   

(a)Represents FFO attributable to the minority interests in Host LP.
(b)FFO per diluted share in accordance with NAREIT is adjusted for the effects of dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, those preferred OP units held by minority partners, convertible debt securities and other minority interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interest to common OP units. No effect is shown for securities if they are anti-dilutive.
(c)FFO per diluted share and earnings (loss) per diluted share for certain periods presented were significantly affected by certain transactions, the effect of which is shown in the table below (in millions, except per share amounts):

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   September 9, 2005

  September 10, 2004

 
   

Net Income

(Loss)


  FFO

  

Net Income

(Loss)


  FFO

 

Senior notes redemptions and debt prepayments (1)

  $  $  $(14) $(14)

Preferred stock redemptions (2)

         (6)  (6)

Minority interest income (expense) (3)

         1   1 
   


 


 


 


Total

  $  $  $(19) $(19)
   


 


 


 


Per diluted share

  $  $  $(.05) $(.05)
   


 


 


 


   

 

Year-to-date ended


 
   September 9, 2005

  September 10, 2004

 
   

Net Income

(Loss)


  FFO

  

Net Income

(Loss)


  FFO

 

Senior notes redemptions and debt prepayments (1)

  $(34) $(34) $(59) $(59)

Preferred stock redemptions (2)

   (4)  (4)  (6)  (6)

Gain on CBM Joint Venture LLC sale (4)

   42          

Gain on hotel dispositions

   12      20    

Minority interest income (expense) (3)

   (1)  2   2   4 
   


 


 


 


Total

  $15  $(36) $(43) $(61)
   


 


 


 


Per diluted share (5)

  $.04  $(.09) $(.13) $(.18)
   


 


 


 



 

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   March 24, 2006  March 25, 2005 
   

Net Income

(Loss)

  FFO  

Net Income

(Loss)

  FFO 

Senior notes redemptions and debt prepayments (1)

  $—    $—    $(14) $(14)

Gain on dispositions, net of taxes

   153   —     13   —   

Minority interest income (expense) (2)

   (7)  —     —     1 
                 

Total

  $146  $—    $(1) $(13)
                 

Per diluted share

  $.39  $—    $—    $(.04)
                 

(1)Represents call premiums and the acceleration of original issue discounts and deferred financing costs, as well as incremental interest during the call or prepayment notice period, included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. We recognized these costs in conjunction with the prepayment or refinancing of senior notes and mortgages during certain periods presented.
(2)Represents the original issuance costs for preferred stock, which was required to be charged against net income (loss) available to common stockholders in conjunction with the redemption of the Class B preferred stock in the second quarter of 2005 and the redemption of the Class A preferred stock in the third quarter of 2004. The adjustment in 2004 also includes the incremental dividends from the date of issuance of the Class E preferred stock to the date of redemption of the Class A preferred stock. For further detail, see Note 5 to the condensed consolidated statements.
(3)Represents the portion of the significant transactions attributable to minority partners in Host LP.
(4)Represents the gain, net of tax, on the sale of 85% of our interest in CBM Joint Venture LLC.
(5)Prior year per share amounts were adjusted due to the dilutive effect of the retroactive application of EITF 04-8.

The following table presents certain operating results and statistics for our comparable hotels for the periods presented herein:

Comparable Hotel Results (a)

(in millions, except hotel statistics)

 

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 Year-to-date ended

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2005


 September 10,
2004


 September 9,
2005


 September 10,
2004


   March 24,
2006
 March 25,
2005
 

Number of hotels

   99   99   99   99    98   98 

Number of rooms

   49,082   49,082   49,082   49,082    49,149   49,149 

Percent change in Comparable Hotel RevPAR

   8.0%     9.1%      7.6%  —   

Comparable hotel sales

      

Room

  $489  $452  $1,491  $1,371   $492  $457 

Food and beverage

   221   208   754   717    258   240 

Other

   54   51   167   157    52   51 
  


 


 


 


       

Comparable hotel sales (b)

   764   711   2,412   2,245    802   748 
  


 


 


 


       

Comparable hotel expenses (c)

      

Room

   125   119   364   345    119   112 

Food and beverage

   182   174   568   545    185   177 

Other

   34   34   103   99    31   32 

Management fees, ground rent and other costs

   269   253   802   760    259   250 
  


 


 


 


       

Comparable hotel expenses

   610   580   1,837   1,749    594   571 
  


 


 


 


       

Comparable hotel adjusted operating profit

   154   131   575   496    208   177 

Non-comparable hotel results, net (d)

   17   14   61   49    19   14 

Comparable hotels classified as held for sale, net

   (1)  (1)

Office building and limited service properties, net (e)

            (1)   (1)  —   

Depreciation and amortization

   (85)  (83)  (254)  (242)   (89)  (81)

Corporate and other expenses

   (16)  (18)  (45)  (43)   (20)  (14)
  


 


 


 


       

Operating profit

  $70  $44  $337  $259   $116  $95 
  


 


 


 


       

(a)The reporting period for our comparable operating statistics for the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 is from June 18,December 31, 2005 to September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and for the thirdfirst quarter of 2004 from June 19, 2004 to September 10, 2004. The reporting period for year-to-date 2005 is from January 1, 2005 to September 9, 2005 and for year-to-date 2004 is from January 3, 2004 to September 10, 2004.March 25, 2005. For further detail, see “Reporting Periods” in our most recent Annual Report ofon Form 10-K.
(b)The reconciliation of total revenues per the consolidated statements of operations to the comparable hotel sales is as follows:

 

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 Year-to-date ended

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  September 9,
2005


 September 10,
2004


 September 9,
2005


 September 10,
2004


   March 24,
2006
 March 25,
2005
 

Revenues per the consolidated statements of operations

  $841  $781  $2,647  $2,452   $848  $790 

Revenues of hotels held for sale

   3   2   8   7    7   7 

Non-comparable hotel sales

   (72)  (62)  (224)  (181)   (54)  (43)

Hotel sales for the property for which we record rental income, net

   10   8   35   31    12   12 

Rental income for office buildings and limited service hotels

   (18)  (18)  (54)  (53)   (18)  (18)

Adjustment for hotel sales for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels

            (11)   7   —   
  


 


 


 


       

Comparable hotel sales

  $764  $711  $2,412  $2,245   $802  $748 
  


 


 


 


       

(c)The reconciliation of operating costs per the consolidated statements of operations to the comparable hotel expenses is as follows (in millions):

 

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   September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


  September 9,
2005


  September 10,
2004


 

Operating costs and expenses per the consolidated statements of operations

  $771  $737  $2,310  $2,193 

Operating costs of hotels held for sale

   3   2   7   6 

Non-comparable hotel expenses

   (55)  (48)  (162)  (133)

Hotel expenses for the property for which we record rental income

   10   8   35   32 

Rent expense for office buildings and limited service hotels

   (18)  (18)  (54)  (54)

Adjustment for hotel expenses for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels

            (10)

Depreciation and amortization

   (85)  (83)  (254)  (242)

Corporate and other expenses

   (16)  (18)  (45)  (43)
   


 


 


 


Comparable hotel expenses

  $610  $580  $1,837  $1,749 
   


 


 


 


   Quarter ended 
   March 24,
2006
  March 25,
2005
 

Operating costs and expenses per the consolidated statements of operations

  $732  $695 

Operating costs of hotels held for sale

   6   6 

Non-comparable hotel expenses

   (36)  (31)

Hotel expenses for the property for which we record rental income

   15   14 

Rent expense for office buildings and limited service hotels

   (19)  (18)

Adjustment for hotel expenses for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels

   5   —   

Depreciation and amortization

   (89)  (81)

Corporate and other expenses

   (20)  (14)
         

Comparable hotel expenses

  $594  $571 
         

(d)Non-comparable hotel results, net includes the following items: (i) the results of operations of our non-comparable hotels whose operations are included in our consolidated statements of operations as continuing operations and (ii) the difference between the number of days of operations reflected in the comparable hotel results and the number of days of operations reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. For further detail, see “Reporting Periods” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(e)Represents rental income less rental expense for limited service properties and office buildings.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The percentage of our debt that is floating rate was 15% at September 9, 2005March 24, 2006 and December 31, 2004.2005. Accordingly, there have been no changes in our interest rate sensitivity. See our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Exchange Rate Sensitivity

Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Agreements

Other than those transactions disclosed in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 25, 2005, there have been no other changes to, nor have we purchased or sold any other derivative instruments during the third quarter of 2005 that would affect our exchange rate sensitivity.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure based closely on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Also, we have investments in certain unconsolidated entities. As we do not control or manage these entities, our disclosure controls and procedures at the end of the period with respect to such entities are necessarily substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reports.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

  

Total Number of Common

Shares Purchased

  

Average Price Paid

per Common Share

  Total Number of Common
Shares Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs
  Maximum Number (Or
Approximate Dollar Value) of
Common Units that May Yet
Be Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs

January 1, 2006—

     —    —  

    January 31, 2006

  24,554* $19.01    

February 1, 2006—

     —    —  

    February 28, 2006

  —    $—      

March 1, 2006—

     —    —  

    March 24, 2006

  612,640* $20.00    

Total

  637,194  $19.96    

Item 5.*Other InformationReflects shares of restricted common withheld and used for purposes of paying taxes in connection with the release of restricted common shares to plan participants. The average price paid reflects the age market value of shares withheld for tax purposes.

On October 12, 2005, the Company amended its Issuance Agreement with Richard E. Marriott providing for the grant of stock appreciation rights in the Company’s common stock. The Issuance Agreement was entered into as of December 29, 1998, and provided for the cancellation of Mr. Marriott’s then outstanding stock options in exchange for the issuance of a total of 66,685 stock appreciation rights on equivalent economic terms. The October 12, 2005 amendment extended the expiration date for one tranche of 29,930 stock appreciation rights from October 12, 2005 to January 15, 2006. A copy of the amended agreement is attached as an exhibit to this filing.

Item 6.Exhibits

Item 6. Exhibits

 

(a)(3)(a) The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed as part of this report and such Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description


2.4Amendment Agreement, dated March 24, 2006, amending the master agreement and plan of merger, the indemnification agreement and the tax sharing and indemnification agreement by and among Host Marriott Corporation, Host Marriott, L.P., Horizon Supernova Merger Sub, L.L.C., Horizon SLT Merger Sub, L.P., Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton Holding Corporation and SLT Realty Limited Partnership, each dated November 14, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 of Host Marriott Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed March 28, 2006).
3.1  

Articles of Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of Host Marriott Corporation Articles(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Restatement.

Host Marriott Corporation’s Report on Form 10-Q, filed October 17, 2005.
10.453.3  

Articles of Amendment filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on April 17, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of Host Marriott Corporation IssuanceCorporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 19, 2006).

4.26Nineteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated April 4, 2006, by and among Host Marriott, L.P., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York as successor to HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank), as trustee, to the Amended and Restated Indenture dated August 5, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.26 of Host Marriott Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 10, 2006).
10.35Amendment No. 1, dated January 30, 2006, amending the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1998,September 10, 2004 among Host Marriott, L.P., a certain Canadian subsidiary of Host Marriott, L.P., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as administrative Agent, and various lenders named therein, and amending the Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2004, among Host Marriott, L.P. and other Pledgers named therein and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Pledgee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 of Host Marriott Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 1, 2006).

10.48*Agreement of Limited Partnership of HHR EURO CV, dated as of March 24, 2006, by and between Host Marriott Corporationamong HST GP EURO B.V., HST LP EURO B.V., Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP and Richard E. Marriott, as amended October 12, 2005.

Jasmine Hotels PTE Ltd.
12.1  

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.

31.1  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32* 32†  

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


*Confidential treatment requested.
This certificate is being furnished solely to accompany the report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

SIGNATURE

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

 

  HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATIONHOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
October 17, 2005May 3, 2006  

/s/ Larry K. Harvey

Larry K. Harvey
  

Larry K. Harvey

Senior Vice President, and

Corporate ControllerChief Accounting Officer

 

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