UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM10-Q
 


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

For the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2019
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to              .
Commission File Number 001-34571
   
   
PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST
 (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) 
   
Maryland 27-1055421
(State of Incorporation
or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
7315 Wisconsin4747 Bethesda Avenue
1100 West

Bethesda,Maryland 20814
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(240)
507-1300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, $0.01 par value per sharePEBNew York Stock Exchange
6.50% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesPEB-PCNew York Stock Exchange
6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesPEB-PDNew York Stock Exchange
6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesPEB-PENew York Stock Exchange
6.30% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesPEB-PFNew York Stock Exchange
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.      Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ☑  Yes   ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
     
Non-accelerated filer (do(do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company
   Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes      No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at April 19,October 21, 2019
Common shares of beneficial interest ($0.01 par value per share) 130,631,217130,634,135




Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
TABLE OF CONTENTS
   
 Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.





Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  
ASSETS      
Investment in hotel properties, net$6,615,258
 $6,534,193
$6,329,968
 $6,534,193
Hotels held for sale28,851
 
Ground lease asset, net
 199,745

 199,745
Cash and cash equivalents51,417
 83,366
29,758
 83,366
Restricted cash25,654
 24,445
27,048
 24,445
Hotel receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $374 and $526, respectively)71,971
 59,897
Hotel receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $517 and $526, respectively)70,990
 59,897
Prepaid expenses and other assets68,897
 76,702
57,998
 76,702
Total assets$6,833,197
 $6,978,348
$6,544,613
 $6,978,348
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Debt$2,507,358
 $2,746,898
$2,229,728
 $2,746,898
Accounts payable and accrued expenses503,826
 360,279
537,016
 360,279
Deferred revenues51,235
 54,741
56,995
 54,741
Accrued interest5,800
 2,741
5,674
 2,741
Liabilities related to hotels held for sale298
 
Distribution payable58,179
 43,759
58,436
 43,759
Total liabilities3,126,398
 3,208,418
2,888,147
 3,208,418
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
 

 

Shareholders’ equity:      
Preferred shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value (liquidation preference $510,000 at March 31, 2019 and at December 31, 2018), 100,000,000 shares authorized; 20,400,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018204
 204
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 130,484,956 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and 130,311,289 issued and outstanding at December 31, 20181,305
 1,303
Preferred shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value (liquidation preference $510,000 at September 30, 2019 and at December 31, 2018), 100,000,000 shares authorized; 20,400,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018204
 204
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 130,484,956 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and 130,311,289 issued and outstanding at December 31, 20181,305
 1,303
Additional paid-in capital4,063,830
 4,065,804
4,067,529
 4,065,804
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(7,709) 1,330
(36,672) 1,330
Distributions in excess of retained earnings(361,081) (308,806)(386,631) (308,806)
Total shareholders’ equity3,696,549
 3,759,835
3,645,735
 3,759,835
Non-controlling interests10,250
 10,095
10,731
 10,095
Total equity3,706,799
 3,769,930
3,656,466
 3,769,930
Total liabilities and equity$6,833,197
 $6,978,348
$6,544,613
 $6,978,348
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
(Unaudited)

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
(Unaudited)

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
(Unaudited)

For the three months ended March 31,For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:          
Room$248,986
 $122,471
$296,622
 $146,907
 $851,899
 $411,396
Food and beverage86,750
 44,568
90,088
 43,141
 274,803
 136,919
Other operating31,433
 14,016
36,842
 15,432
 106,102
 44,721
Total revenues367,169
 181,055
423,552
 205,480
 1,232,804
 593,036
Expenses:          
Hotel operating expenses:          
Room67,375
 31,708
71,878
 34,675
 209,707
 99,540
Food and beverage63,357
 30,596
64,690
 30,687
 194,981
 93,611
Other direct and indirect106,075
 51,839
110,922
 54,301
 330,617
 160,663
Total hotel operating expenses236,807
 114,143
247,490
 119,663
 735,305
 353,814
Depreciation and amortization54,302
 24,902
69,775
 24,765
 177,376
 74,229
Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance, and ground rent31,437
 12,115
31,588
 11,206
 94,009
 35,809
General and administrative8,629
 2,337
8,315
 6,663
 25,753
 14,794
Transaction costs2,497
 378
4,035
 3,188
 7,576
 5,545
(Gain) loss and other operating expenses3,560
 (4,208)1,529
 (357) 6,219
 (11,376)
Total operating expenses337,232
 149,667
362,732
 165,128
 1,046,238
 472,815
Operating income (loss)29,937
 31,388
60,820
 40,352
 186,566
 120,221
Interest expense(29,328) (9,811)(26,465) (12,647) (84,512) (33,274)
Other9
 2,510
7
 3,931
 23
 29,409
Income (loss) before income taxes618
 24,087
34,362
 31,636
 102,077
 116,356
Income tax (expense) benefit5,037
 429
(4,382) (1,719) (5,924) (3,628)
Net income (loss)5,655
 24,516
29,980
 29,917
 96,153
 112,728
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests20
 107
89
 125
 254
 424
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company5,635
 24,409
29,891
 29,792
 95,899
 112,304
Distributions to preferred shareholders(8,139) (4,023)(8,139) (4,023) (24,417) (12,070)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders$(2,504) $20,386
$21,752
 $25,769
 $71,482
 $100,234
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders, basic$(0.02) $0.29
$0.17
 $0.37
 $0.55
 $1.45
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders, diluted$(0.02) $0.29
$0.17
 $0.37
 $0.55
 $1.44
Weighted-average number of common shares, basic130,431,074
 68,876,444
130,484,956
 68,912,185
 130,467,193
 68,900,402
Weighted-average number of common shares, diluted130,431,074
 69,208,048
130,622,130
 69,255,858
 130,690,342
 69,267,098

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - Continued
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
(Unaudited)

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - Continued
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
(Unaudited)

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - Continued
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
(Unaudited)

For the three months ended March 31,For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
          
Comprehensive Income:          
Net income (loss)$5,655
 $24,516
$29,980
 $29,917
 $96,153
 $112,728
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments(9,039) 5,278
(7,874) 829
 (38,002) 8,119
Other
 (579)
Comprehensive income (loss)(3,384) 29,215
22,106
 30,746
 58,151
 120,847
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests(6) 123
66
 128
 146
 452
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company$(3,378) $29,092
$22,040
 $30,618
 $58,005
 $120,395
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
  Preferred Shares Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Distributions in Excess of Retained Earnings Total Shareholders' Equity Non-Controlling Interests Total Equity
  Shares Amount Shares Amount      
                     
Balance at December 31, 2017 10,000,000
 $100
 68,812,575
 $688
 $1,685,437
 $3,689
 $(191,013) $1,498,901
 $4,625
 $1,503,526
Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation 
 
 17,410
 1
 661
 
 
 662
 
 662
Repurchase of common shares 
 
 (69,687) (1) (2,506) 
 
 (2,507) 
 (2,507)
Share-based compensation 
 
 151,887
 1
 (546) 
 
 (545) 276
 (269)
Distributions on common shares/units 
 
 
 
 
 
 (26,184) (26,184) (90) (26,274)
Distributions on preferred shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,023) (4,023) 
 (4,023)
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 
 
 
 
 
 5,278
 
 5,278
 
 5,278
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities 
 
 
 
 
 (579) 
 (579) 
 (579)
Cumulative effect adjustment from adoption of new accounting standard 
 
 
 
 
 548
 (548) 
 
 
Net income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 
 24,409
 24,409
 107
 24,516
Balance at March 31, 2018 10,000,000
 $100
 68,912,185
 $689
 $1,683,046
 $8,936
 $(197,359) $1,495,412
 $4,918
 $1,500,330
                     
Balance at December 31, 2018 20,400,000
 $204
 130,311,289
 $1,303
 $4,065,804
 $1,330
 $(308,806) $3,759,835
 $10,095
 $3,769,930
Issuance of shares, net of offering costs 
 
 
 
 (275) 
 
 (275) 
 (275)
Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation 
 
 25,282
 1
 739
 
 
 740
 
 740
Repurchase of common shares 
 
 (126,681) (1) (4,008) 
 
 (4,009) 
 (4,009)
Share-based compensation 
 
 275,066
 2
 1,570
 
 
 1,572
 276
 1,848
Distributions on common shares/units 
 
 
 
 
 
 (49,771) (49,771) (141) (49,912)
Distributions on preferred shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (8,139) (8,139) 
 (8,139)
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 
 
 
 
 
 (9,039) 
 (9,039) 
 (9,039)
Net income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 
 5,635
 5,635
 20
 5,655
Balance at March 31, 2019 20,400,000
 $204
 130,484,956
 $1,305
 $4,063,830
 $(7,709) $(361,081) $3,696,549
 $10,250
 $3,706,799
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
  Preferred Shares Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Distributions in Excess of Retained Earnings Total Shareholders' Equity Non-Controlling Interests Total Equity
  Shares Amount Shares Amount      
Balance at June 30, 2019 20,400,000
 $204
 130,484,956
 $1,305
 $4,065,672
 $(28,798) $(358,615) $3,679,768
 $10,506
 $3,690,274
Share-based compensation 
 
 
 
 1,857
 
 
 1,857
 277
 2,134
Distribution on common shares/units 
 
 
 
 
 
 (49,768) (49,768) (141) (49,909)
Distribution on preferred shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (8,139) (8,139) 
 (8,139)
Other comprehensive income (loss):               

   

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 
 
 
 
 
 (7,874) 
 (7,874) 
 (7,874)
Net income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 
 29,891
 29,891
 89
 29,980
Balance at September 30, 2019 20,400,000 $204
 130,484,956 $1,305
 $4,067,529 $(36,672) $(386,631) $3,645,735
 $10,731
 $3,656,466
                     
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
  Preferred Shares Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Distributions in Excess of Retained Earnings Total Shareholders' Equity Non-Controlling Interests Total Equity
  Shares Amount Shares Amount      
Balance at June 30, 2018 10,000,000
 $100 68,912,185
 $689
 $1,684,638 $11,527
 $(169,600) 1,527,354 $5,280
 1,532,634
Issuance of shares, net of offering costs 
 
 
 
 (470) 
 
 (470) 
 (470)
Share-based compensation 
 
 
 
 2,362
 
 
 2,362
 276
 2,638
Distribution on common shares/units 
 
 
 
 
 
 (26,453) (26,453) (89) (26,542)
Distribution on preferred shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,023) (4,023) 
 (4,023)
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 
 
 
 
 
 829
 
 829
 
 829
Net income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 
 29,792 29,792
 125
 29,917
Balance at September 30, 2018 10,000,000 $100 68,912,185 $689 $1,686,530 $12,356
 $(170,284) $1,529,391 $5,592 $1,534,983
   
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

  Preferred Shares Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Distributions in Excess of Retained Earnings Total Shareholders' Equity Non-Controlling Interests Total Equity
  Shares Amount Shares Amount      
Balance at December 31, 2018 20,400,000
 $204
 130,311,289
 $1,303
 $4,065,804
 $1,330
 $(308,806) $3,759,835
 $10,095
 $3,769,930
Issuance of shares, net of offering costs 
 
 
 
 (275) 
 
 (275) 
 (275)
Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation 
 
 25,282
 1
 739
 
 
 740
 
 740
Repurchase of common shares 
 
 (126,681) (1) (4,008) 
 
 (4,009) 
 (4,009)
Share-based compensation 
 
 275,066
 2
 5,269
 
 
 5,271
 829
 6,100
Distributions on common shares/units 
 
 
 
 
 
 (149,307) (149,307) (447) (149,754)
Distributions on preferred shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (24,417) (24,417) 
 (24,417)
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
 
 
 
 
   
   
  
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 
 
 
 
 
 (38,002) 
 (38,002) 
 (38,002)
Net income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 
 95,899
 95,899
 254
 96,153
Balance at September 30, 2019 20,400,000
 $204
 130,484,956
 $1,305
 $4,067,529
 $(36,672) $(386,631) $3,645,735
 $10,731
 $3,656,466
                     
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
  Preferred Shares Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Distributions in Excess of Retained Earnings Total Shareholders' Equity Non-Controlling Interests Total Equity
  Shares Amount Shares Amount      
Balance at December 31, 2017 10,000,000
 $100 68,812,575
 $688 $1,685,437 $3,689 $(191,013) $1,498,901
 $4,625 $1,503,526
Issuance of shares, net of offering costs 
 
 
 
 (470) 
 
 (470) 
 (470)
Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation 
 
 17,410
 1
 661
 
 
 662
 
 662
Repurchase of common shares 
 
 (69,687) (1) (2,506) 
 
 (2,507) 
 (2,507)
Share-based compensation 
 
 151,887
 1
 3,408
 
 
 3,409
 828
 4,237
Distributions on common shares/units 
 
 
 
 
 
 (78,957) (78,957) (269) (79,226)
Distributions on preferred shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (12,070) (12,070) (16) (12,086)
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
   
 
 
 
 
   
  
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 
 
 
 
 
 8,119
 
 8,119
 
 8,119
Cumulative effect adjustment from adoption of new accounting standard 
 
 
 
 
 548
 (548) 
 
 
Net income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 
 112,304
 112,304
 424
 112,728
Balance at September 30, 2018 10,000,000
 $100
 68,912,185
 $689
 $1,686,530
 $12,356
 $(170,284) $1,529,391
 $5,592
 $1,534,983

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31,For the nine months ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
Operating activities:      
Net income (loss)$5,655
 $24,516
$96,153
 $112,728
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization54,302
 24,902
177,376
 74,229
Share-based compensation1,848
 (269)6,100
 4,237
Amortization of deferred financing costs and mortgage loan premiums1,488
 518
(Gain) loss on marketable securities
 (24,369)
Amortization of deferred financing costs, non-cash interest and mortgage loan premiums13,547
 2,889
Non-cash ground rent1,520
 676
4,921
 2,027
Other2,222
 502
2,301
 1,807
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Hotel receivables(12,793) (4,452)(12,504) (7,019)
Prepaid expenses and other assets54
 (7,717)1,147
 (4,582)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses4,784
 1,330
23,791
 10,254
Deferred revenues(2,742) 1,285
3,269
 (1,387)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities56,338
 41,291
316,101
 170,814
Investing activities:      
Improvements and additions to hotel properties(43,344) (16,179)(117,989) (56,935)
Proceeds from sales of hotel properties245,096
 
437,871
 
Investment in marketable securities
 (158,338)
 (356,180)
Sale of marketable securities
 6,658
Payment for merger consideration
 (112,000)
Purchase of corporate office equipment, software, and furniture(6) (5)(560) (34)
Property insurance proceeds
 97

 5,104
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities201,746
 (174,425)319,322
 (513,387)
Financing activities:      
Payment of offering costs — common and preferred shares(275) 
(275) (470)
Payment of deferred financing costs(105) 
(318) (15,724)
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities1,893
 226,286
211,893
 500,181
Repayments under revolving credit facilities(171,893) (68,286)(281,893) (151,181)
Proceeds from debt
 100,000
Repayments of debt(70,614) (592)(451,831) (1,764)
Repurchases of common shares(4,009) (2,507)(4,009) (2,507)
Distributions — common shares/units(35,493) (26,753)(135,054) (79,403)
Distributions — preferred shares(8,139) (4,023)(24,417) (12,070)
Proceeds from refundable membership deposits
 36

 30
Repayments of refundable membership deposits(189) (337)(524) (541)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(288,824) 123,824
(686,428) 336,551
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(30,740) (9,310)(51,005) (6,022)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year107,811
 32,533
107,811
 32,533
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$77,071
 $23,223
$56,806
 $26,511
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (the "Company") was formed as a Maryland real estate investment trust in October 2009 to opportunistically acquire and invest in hotel properties located primarily in major United States cities, with an emphasis on major gateway coastal markets.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company owned 6157 hotels with a total of 14,57514,112 guest rooms. The hotels are located in the following markets: Atlanta (Buckhead), Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Key West, Florida; Miami (Coral Gables), Florida; Los Angeles, California (Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood); Naples, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Portland, Oregon; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Stevenson, Washington; and Washington, D.C.
Substantially all of the Company’s assets are held by, and all of the Company's operations are conducted through, Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. At March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company owned 99.7% of the common limited partnership units issued by the Operating Partnership ("common units"). The remaining 0.3% of the common units are owned by the other limited partners of the Operating Partnership. For the Company to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), it cannot operate the hotels it owns. Therefore, the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries lease the hotel properties to subsidiaries of Pebblebrook Hotel Lessee, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, "PHL") and LaSalle Hotel Lessee Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, "LHL"), the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRSs"), which in turn engage third-party eligible independent contractors to manage the hotels. PHL and LHL are consolidated into the Company’s financial statements.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim financial information. As such, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, consolidated statements of equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full-year performance, as a result of the impact of seasonal and other short-term variations and the acquisitions and or dispositions of hotel properties. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The Company and its subsidiaries are separate legal entities and maintain records and books of account separate and apart from each other. The consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period’s financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using management’s best judgment, after considering past, current and expected events and economic conditions. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Fair Value Measurements
A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in an orderly transaction. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value are as follows:

1.Level 1 – Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
2.Level 2 – Inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable.
3.Level 3 – Model-derived valuations with unobservable inputs.


In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Due to their short maturities, the carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate fair value. Marketable securities are carried at fair value using Level 1 inputs. See Note 5 to the accompanying financial statements for disclosures on the fair value of debt and derivative instruments.
Investment in Hotel Properties
Upon acquisition of a hotel property, the Company allocates the purchase price based on the fair value of the acquired land, land improvements, building, furniture, fixtures and equipment, identifiable intangible assets or liabilities, other assets and assumed liabilities. Identifiable intangible assets or liabilities typically arise from contractual arrangements in connection with the transaction, including terms that are above or below market compared to an estimated market agreement at the acquisition date. Acquisition-date fair values of assets and assumed liabilities are determined based on replacement costs, appraised values, and estimated fair values using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers and that use appropriate discount and/or capitalization rates and available market information. Hotel acquisitions are generally considered to be asset acquisitions defined by ASU 2017-01 and transaction costs related to asset acquisitions are capitalized. Acquisition costs related to business combinations are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expensestransaction costs on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Hotel renovations and replacements of assets that improve or extend the life of an asset are recorded at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Assets under capital leases are recorded at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Hotel properties are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 10 to 40 years for buildings, land improvements, and building improvements and 1 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the useful lives of the related assets. Intangible assets arising from contractual arrangements are typically amortized over the life of the contract. The Company is required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives and classification of properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation expense to reflect each year with respect to the assets. These assessments may impact the Company’s results of operations.
The Company reviews its investments in hotel properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the hotel properties may not be recoverable. Events or circumstances that may cause a review include, but are not limited to, when a hotel property experiences a current or projected loss from operations, when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel property will be sold before the end of its useful life, adverse changes in the demand for lodging at the properties due to declining national or local economic conditions and/or new hotel construction in markets where the hotels are located. When such conditions exist, the Company performs an analysis to determine if the estimated undiscounted future cash flows from operations and the proceeds from the ultimate disposition of a hotel exceed its carrying value. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an adjustment to reduce the carrying value to the related hotel’s estimated fair market value is recorded and an impairment loss is recognized. In the evaluation of impairment of its hotel properties, the Company makes many assumptions and estimates including projected cash flows both from operations and eventual disposition, expected useful life and holding period, future required capital expenditures, and fair values, including consideration of capitalization rates, discount rates, and comparable selling prices. The Company will adjust its assumptions with respect to the remaining useful life of the hotel property when circumstances change or it is more likely than not that the hotel property will be sold prior to its previously expected useful life.
The Company will classify a hotel as held for sale and will cease recording depreciation expense when a binding agreement to sell the property has been signed under which the buyer has committed a significant amount of nonrefundable cash, approval of the Board of Trustees has been obtained, no significant financing contingencies exist, and the sale is expected to close within one year. If the fair value less costs to sell is lower than the carrying value of the hotel, the Company will record an impairment loss. The Company will classify the loss, together with the related operating results, as continuing or

discontinuing operations on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and classify the assets and related liabilities as held for sale on the consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue consists of amounts derived from hotel operations, including the sales of rooms, food and beverage, and other ancillary services. Room revenue is recognized over the length of a customer's hotel stay. Revenue from food and beverage and other ancillary services is generated when a customer chooses to purchase goods or services separately from a hotel room and revenue is recognized on these distinct goods and services at the point in time or over the time period that goods or services are provided to the customer. Certain ancillary services are provided by third parties and the Company assesses whether it is the principal or agent in these arrangements. If the Company is the agent, revenue is recognized based upon the commission earned from the third party. If the Company is the principal, the Company recognizes revenue based upon the gross sales price. Some contracts for rooms or food and beverage services require an upfront deposit which is recorded as deferred revenues (or contract liabilities) and recognized once the performance obligations are satisfied.
The Company recognizes revenue related to nonrefundable membership initiation fees and refundable membership initiation deposits over the expected life of an active membership. For refundable membership initiation deposits, the difference between the amount paid by the member and the present value of the refund obligation is deferred and recognized as other operating revenues on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability in the consolidated balance sheets and accretes over the nonrefundable term using the effective interest method using the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The accretion is included in interest expense.
Certain of the Company's hotels have retail spaces, restaurants or other spaces which the Company leases to third parties. Lease revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease and included in other operating revenues in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
The Company collects sales, use, occupancy and similar taxes at its hotels which are presented on a net basis on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Accounts receivable primarily represents receivables from hotel guests who occupy hotel rooms and utilize hotel services. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts sufficient to cover estimated potential credit losses.
Income Taxes
To qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90 percent of its adjusted taxable income to its shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to federal corporate income tax on that portion of its taxable income that is currently distributed to shareholders. The Company is subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income. In addition, PHL and LHL, which leases the Company’s hotels from the Operating Partnership, is subject to federal and state income taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Valuation allowances are provided if, based upon the weight of the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Share-based Compensation
The Company has adopted an equity incentive plan that provides for the grant of common share options, share awards, share appreciation rights, performance units and other equity-based awards. Equity-based compensation is measured at the fair value of the award on the date of grant and recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Share-based compensation awards that contain a performance condition are reviewed at least quarterly to assess the achievement of the performance condition. Compensation expense will be adjusted when a change in the assessment of achievement of the specific performance condition level is determined to be probable. The determination of fair value of these awards is subjective and involves significant estimates and assumptions including expected volatility of the Company's shares, expected dividend yield, expected term and assumptions of whether these awards will achieve parity with other operating partnership units or achieve performance thresholds.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss)

available to common shareholders, as adjusted for dilutive securities, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive securities. Any anti-dilutive securities are excluded from the diluted per-share calculation.
Recent Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract (i.e., lessees and lessors). The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight line basis over the term of the lease, respectively. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases, to clarify how to apply certain aspects of the new leases standard. In July 2018, the FASB also issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements, to give companies another option for transition and to provide lessors with a practical expedient to reduce the cost and complexity of implementing the new standard. The transition option allows companies to not apply the new leases standard in the comparative periods they present in their financial statements in the year of adoption. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2019. The Company elected the practical expedients allowed under the guidance and retained the original lease classification and historical accounting for initial direct costs for leases existing prior to the adoption date. The Company also elected not to restate prior periods for the impact of the adoption of the new standard. The adoption of this standard has resulted in the recognition of right-of-use assets and related liabilities to account for the Company's future obligations under the ground lease and corporate office arrangements for which the Company is the lessee. See Notes 4 and 11 to the accompanying financial statementsbelow for additional disclosures of the adoption of this standard.


Note 3. Business Combinations and Acquisition and Disposition of Hotel Properties


Merger with LaSalle Hotel Properties


On November 30, 2018, the Company completed its merger with LaSalle Hotel Properties (“LaSalle”). Pursuant pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 6, 2018, as amended on September 18, 2018 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, the Operating Partnership, Ping Merger Sub, LLC (“Merger Sub”), Ping Merger OP, LP (“Merger OP”), LaSalle and LaSalle Hotel Operating Partnership, L.P. (“LaSalle OP”).


Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, on November 30, 2018, Merger OP merged with and into LaSalle OP (the “Partnership Merger”) with LaSalle OP surviving as a subsidiary of the Operating Partnership. Immediately following the Partnership Merger, LaSalle merged with and into Merger Sub (the “Company Merger” and, together with the Partnership Merger, the “Mergers”) with Merger Sub surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. On December 3, 2018, Merger Sub assigned all of its rights and obligations to the Company and was liquidated and dissolved.


Upon completion of the Company Merger and pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each issued and outstanding LaSalle common share of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share ("LaSalle common shares") (other than the 10.8 million LaSalle common shares held by the Company) was converted into the right to receive either (i) 0.92 of the Company's common shares and cash in lieu of fractional shares, if any; or (ii) $37.80 in cash, subject to certain adjustments and to any applicable withholding tax (the “Cash Consideration”). The maximum number of LaSalle common shares that were eligible to be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration was equal to 30% of the aggregate number of LaSalle common shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to completion of the Company Merger. The LaSalle common shares held by the Company were excluded from the cash election in the Company Merger and were cancelled. In addition, each issued and outstanding LaSalle 6.375% Series I cumulative redeemable preferred share was converted into the right to receive one1 of the Company's 6.375% Series E cumulative redeemable preferred shares and each issued and outstanding LaSalle 6.3% Series J cumulative redeemable preferred share was converted into the right to receive one1 of the Company's 6.3% Series F cumulative redeemable preferred shares.


Upon completion of the Partnership Merger and pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each common unit of LaSalle OP (a “LaSalle OP Common Unit”) that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to completion of the Partnership Merger, other than LaSalle OP Common Units held by LaSalle and its subsidiaries, was cancelled and converted into the right to receive 0.92 common units of the Operating Partnership, without interest. No fractional common shares or OP units were issued in the Mergers, and the value of any fractional interests was paid in cash.
The Company accounted for the Mergers under the acquisition method of accounting in ASC 805, Business Combinations. As a result of the Mergers, the Company acquired an ownership interest in the following 36 hotel properties:

Property Location Ownership Interest Guest Rooms Location Ownership Interest Guest Rooms
Villa Florence San Francisco on Union Square San Francisco, CA 100% 189
 San Francisco, CA 100% 189
Hotel Vitale San Francisco, CA 100% 200
 San Francisco, CA 100% 200
The Marker San Francisco San Francisco, CA 100% 208
 San Francisco, CA 100% 208
Hotel Spero San Francisco, CA 100% 236
 San Francisco, CA 100% 236
Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz, CA 100% 156
 Santa Cruz, CA 100% 156
Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco San Francisco, CA 100% 131
 San Francisco, CA 100% 131
Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel Santa Monica, CA 100% 162
 Santa Monica, CA 100% 162
Le Parc Suite Hotel West Hollywood, CA 100% 154
 West Hollywood, CA 100% 154
Hotel Amarano Burbank Burbank, CA 100% 132
Montrose West Hollywood West Hollywood, CA 100% 133
 West Hollywood, CA 100% 133
Chamberlain West Hollywood Hotel West Hollywood, CA 100% 115
 West Hollywood, CA 100% 115
Grafton on Sunset West Hollywood, CA 100% 108
 West Hollywood, CA 100% 108
The Westin Copley Place, Boston Boston, MA 100% 803
 Boston, MA 100% 803
The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston Boston, MA 99.99% 298
 Boston, MA 99.99% 298
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Boston, MA 100% 270
 Boston, MA 100% 270
Onyx Hotel Boston, MA 100% 112
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Washington, DC 100% 237
 Washington, DC 100% 237
George Hotel Washington, DC 100% 139
 Washington, DC 100% 139
Mason & Rook Hotel Washington, DC 100% 178
 Washington, DC 100% 178
Donovan Hotel Washington, DC 100% 193
 Washington, DC 100% 193
Rouge Hotel Washington, DC 100% 137
Topaz Hotel Washington, DC 100% 99
(7) 
Washington, DC 100% 99
Hotel Madera Washington, DC 100% 82
Paradise Point Resort & Spa San Diego, CA 100% 462
 San Diego, CA 100% 462
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, CA 100% 286
 San Diego, CA 100% 286
Solamar Hotel San Diego, CA 100% 235
 San Diego, CA 100% 235
L'Auberge Del Mar Del Mar, CA 100% 121
 Del Mar, CA 100% 121
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa San Diego, CA 100% 357
 San Diego, CA 100% 357
The Heathman Hotel Portland, OR 100% 151
 Portland, OR 100% 151
Southernmost Beach Resort Key West, FL 100% 262
 Key West, FL 100% 262
The Marker Key West Key West, FL 100% 96
 Key West, FL 100% 96
The Roger New York New York, NY 100% 194
 New York, NY 100% 194
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection Chicago, IL 100% 354
 Chicago, IL 100% 354
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago Chicago, IL 100% 752
 Chicago, IL 100% 752
Hotel Palomar Washington DC(1)Washington, DC 100% 335
(1)Washington, DC 100% 335
The Liaison Capitol Hill(2)Washington, DC 100% 343
(2)Washington, DC 100% 343
Onyx Hotel(3)Boston, MA 100% 112
Hotel Amarano Burbank(4)Burbank, CA 100% 132
Rouge Hotel(5)Washington, DC 100% 137
Hotel Madera(6)Washington, DC 100% 82
   8,420
   8,420


(1) In February 2019, the Company sold this hotel property for $141.5 million.
(2) In February 2019, the Company sold this hotel property for $111.0 million.
(3) In May 2019, the Company sold this hotel property for $58.3 million.
(4) In July 2019, the Company sold this hotel property for $72.9 million.
(5) In September 2019, the Company sold this hotel property for $42.0 million.
(6) In September 2019, the Company sold this hotel property for $23.3 million.
(7) As of September 30, 2019, this hotel property was classified as held for sale.




The total consideration for the Mergers was approximately $4.1 billion, which included the Company's issuance of approximately 61.4 million common shares valued at $34.92 per share to LaSalle common shareholders, the Company's issuance of 4.4 million Series E Preferred Shares valued at $23.10 per share to former LaSalle Series I preferred shareholders and 6.0 million Series F Preferred Shares valued at $22.10 per share to former LaSalle Series J preferred shareholders, the Operating Partnership's issuance of approximately 0.1 million OP units valued at $34.92 per unit to former LaSalle limited partners, and cash. Additionally, the Company's investment of 10.8 million of LaSalle common shares valued at $346.5 million is included in the total consideration.

The total consideration, excluding the net working capital assumed, consisted of the following (in thousands):
  Total Consideration
Common shares $2,144,057
Series E preferred shares 101,622
Series F preferred shares 132,600
OP units 4,665
Cash 1,719,150
Total consideration $4,102,094

  Total Consideration
Common shares $2,144,057
Series E preferred shares 101,622
Series F preferred shares 132,600
OP units 4,665
Cash 1,719,150
Total consideration $4,102,094


The Company preliminarily allocated the purchase price as follows (in thousands):


  November 30, 2018
Investment in hotel properties $4,120,370
Restricted cash reserves 14,784
Hotel and other receivables 34,669
Intangible assets 171,660
Prepaid expenses and other assets 47,808
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (258,036)
Deferred revenues (23,816)
Accrued interest (2,496)
Distributions payable (2,744)
Other (105)
Total consideration $4,102,094

  November 30, 2018
Investment in hotel properties $4,120,370
Restricted cash reserves 14,784
Hotel and other receivables 34,669
Intangible assets 171,660
Prepaid expenses and other assets 47,808
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (258,036)
Deferred revenues (23,816)
Accrued interest (2,496)
Distributions payable (2,744)
Other (105)
Total consideration $4,102,094


The estimated fair values for the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are preliminary and are subject to change during the measurement period as additional information related to the inputs and assumptions used in determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities becomes available. These estimated fair values are based on a valuation prepared by the Company with assistance of a third-party valuation specialist. The Company reviewed the inputs used by the third-party specialist as well as the allocation of the purchase price to ensure reasonableness. The Company and the third party valuation specialist have prepared the fair value estimates for each of the hotel properties acquired, and continue reviewing the underlying inputs and assumptions; therefore, the purchase price and its allocation, in their entirety, are not yet complete as of the date of this filing. Once
During the quarter ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded an adjustment to decrease the preliminary fair value of investment in hotel properties by $36.0 million, decrease intangible assets by $6.5 million and decrease accounts payable and accrued expenses by $42.5 million. The decrease in investment in hotel properties consisted of increasing allocation to land of $90.8 million, decreasing building by $189.8 million, increasing furniture, fixtures and equipment by $85.5 million and decreasing capital lease assets by $22.5 million. The changes were a result of additional accounting information identified by management. Additionally, based on additional information obtained by management, the Company re-evaluated and reduced the estimated useful lives of certain furniture, fixtures and equipment. As a result of the change in allocation and useful lives, additional depreciation expense of $12.0 million would have been recognized from the date of acquisition (November 30, 2018) to June 30, 2019. The Company believes that the information gathered to date provides a reasonable basis for estimating

the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed but the Company is waiting for additional information necessary to finalize certain assumptions used in valuing the assumed ground and capital leases. The Company expects to complete the purchase price and allocation are complete, additional adjustment toaccounting during the purchase price or allocation may occur.fourth quarter of 2019.
The Company used the following valuation methodologies, inputs, and assumptions to estimate the fair value of the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and the equity interests acquired:
Investment in hotel properties — The Company estimated the fair values of the land and improvements, buildings and improvements, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment at the hotel properties by using a combination of the market, cost, and income approaches. These valuation methodologies are based on significant Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy, such as estimates of future income growth, capitalization rates, discount rates, capital expenditures, and cash flow projections at the respective hotel properties.
Intangible assets — The Company estimated the fair value of its lease intangible assets by calculating the present value of the difference between the contractual rental amounts paid according to the in-place lease agreements and the market rental rates for similar leased space, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancellable term of the lease. This valuation methodology is based on Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The market lease intangible assets are amortized as adjustments to ground rent expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases.
Above market lease liabilities — The Company estimated the fair value of its above market lease liabilities by calculating the present value of the difference between the contractual rental amounts paid according to the in-place lease agreements and the market rental rates for similar leased space, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancellable term of the lease. This valuation methodology is based on Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value

hierarchy. The above market lease liabilities are included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Above market lease liabilities — The Company estimated the fair value of its above market lease liabilities by calculating the present value of the difference between the contractual rental amounts paid according to the in-place lease agreements and the market rental rates for similar leased space, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancellable term of the lease. This valuation methodology is based on Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The above market lease liabilities were included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet prior to the adoption of ASC 842 Leases. The above market lease liabilities are amortized as adjustments to ground rent expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases.
Restricted cash reserves, hotel and other receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable and other liabilities, deferred revenues, accrued interest, and distributions payable — the carrying amounts of the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and the equity interests acquired approximate fair value because of their short term maturities.
For the hotel properties acquired during the Mergers, total revenues of $221.6 million and $641.6 million and operating income of $184.0$92.4 million and $63.2$261.8 million respectively, for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, respectively, are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
There were no acquisitions of hotel properties during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $0.2$0.3 million in transaction costs and $2.2$3.7 million in integration costs in connection with the Mergers. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $0.6 million in transaction costs and $6.8 million in integration costs in connection with the Mergers. The transaction costs are primarily related to transfer taxes, financial advisory fees, loan commitment fees, legal, and other professional service fees in connection with the Mergers. The integration costs are primarily related to professional fees and employee-related costs. The merger-related costs noted above are included in transaction costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
The following unaudited condensed pro forma financial information presents the results of operations as if the Mergers, excluding all dispositions after the Mergers, had taken place on January 1, 2017. The unaudited condensed pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations of the Company would have been assuming the Mergers had taken place on January 1, 2017, nor is it indicative of the results of operations for future periods. The unaudited condensed pro forma financial information is as follows (in thousands):

For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
 For the three months ended March 31,2019 2018 2019
2018
 2019 2018       
 (unaudited)(unaudited)
Total revenues $367,169
 $364,160
$423,552
 $452,837
 $1,232,804

$1,276,481
Operating income (loss) $29,937
 $41,729
$60,820
 $87,367
 $186,566

$220,538
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $(2,504) $9,315
$21,752
 $43,221
 $71,482

$98,471
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — basic $(0.02) $0.07
$0.17
 $0.33
 $0.55

$0.75
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — diluted $(0.02) $0.07
$0.17
 $0.33
 $0.55

$0.75



Disposition of Hotel Properties
The Company will report a disposed or held for sale hotel property or group of hotel properties in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on its operations and financial results. All other disposed hotel properties will have their operating results reflected within continuing operations on the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for all periods presented.
On February 14, 2019, the Company sold The Liaison Capitol Hill for $111.0 million and recognized no0 gain or loss on the disposition.
On February 22, 2019, the Company sold the Hotel Palomar Washington DC for $141.5 million and recognized no0 gain or loss on the disposition.
On May 29, 2019, the Company sold Onyx Hotel for $58.3 million and recognized 0 gain or loss on the disposition.
On July 16, 2019, the Company sold Hotel Amarano Burbank for $72.9 million and recognized 0 gain or loss on the disposition.
On September 12, 2019, the Company sold Rouge Hotel for $42.0 million and recognized 0 gain or loss on the disposition.
On September 26, 2019, the Company sold Hotel Madera for $23.3 million and recognized 0 gain or loss on the disposition.
For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income included operating (loss) income of $0.7 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to the hotel properties sold. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income included operating (loss) income of $(0.1)$1.5 million and $0.9$3.8 million, respectively, related to the hotel properties sold.
As of September 30, 2019, the Company had entered into an agreement to sell the Topaz Hotel for $33.0 million. This hotel was designated as held for sale as it met all of the Company's held for sale criteria. Accordingly, the Company classified all of the assets and liabilities related to this hotel as assets and liabilities held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and ceased depreciating the assets. The GrandCompany expects the sale of Topaz Hotel Minneapolis, The Liaison Capitol Hill andto be completed during the Hotel Palomar Washington DC.fourth quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions, although no assurances can be given that the sale will be completed on these terms, or if at all.
The sales of the hotel properties described above did not represent a strategic shift that had a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results, and therefore, did not qualify as discontinued operations.

Note 4. Investment in Hotel Properties
Investment in hotel properties as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 September 30,
2019
 December 31, 2018
Land$1,046,510
 $1,056,862
Buildings and improvements5,021,865
 5,440,513
Furniture, fixtures and equipment540,848
 462,620
Right-of-use asset, operating leases342,576
 
Capital lease asset65,382
 91,985
Construction in progress20,154
 25,643
Investment in hotel properties$7,037,335
 $7,077,623
Less: Accumulated depreciation(707,367) (543,430)
Investment in hotel properties, net$6,329,968
 $6,534,193

 March 31,
2019
 December 31, 2018
Land$1,029,685
 $1,056,862
Buildings and improvements5,278,223
 5,440,513
Furniture, fixtures and equipment459,245
 462,620
Right-of-use asset, operating leases325,464
 
Capital lease asset91,985
 91,985
Construction in progress24,406
 25,643
Investment in hotel properties$7,209,008
 $7,077,623
Less: Accumulated depreciation(593,750) (543,430)
Investment in hotel properties, net$6,615,258
 $6,534,193


On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 842, Leases and applied it prospectively. At adoption, the Company also elected the practical expedients which permitted it to not reassess its prior conclusions about lease identification, classification, and initial direct costs. Consequently on January 1, 2019, the Company recognized right-of-use assets and related liabilities related to its ground leases, all of which are operating leases. Since most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company used incremental borrowing rates, which ranged from 5.5% to 7.6%. All of of these ground leases have long terms, ranging from 10 years to 88 years and the Company included the exercise of options to extend when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise such option. See Note 11 for additional information about the ground leases. The right-of-use assets and liabilities are amortized to ground rent expense over the term of the underlying lease agreements. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company's right-of-use assets of $325.5$342.6 million, which included favorable and unfavorable intangibles, are included in the Investmentinvestment in Hotel Propertieshotel properties and its related lease liabilities of $247.2$256.2 million are presented in Accounts Payableaccounts payable and Accrued Expensesaccrued expenses in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The adoption of this standard had minimal impact on the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.


During the quarter ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded adjustments to the preliminary fair value of investment in hotel properties related to its acquisition of the LaSalle hotel portfolio. See Note 3, "Business Combination and Acquisition and Disposition of Hotel Properties, above.

On September 10, 2017, Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, a Tribute Portfolio HotelAutograph Collection ("Hotel Colonnade") located in Coral Gables, Florida and LaPlaya Beach Resort and Club ("LaPlaya") located in Naples, Florida were impacted by Hurricane Irma. Hotel Colonnade did not suffer any material damage and remained open. LaPlaya was closed in anticipation of the storm and re-opened in stages beginning in the fourth quarter of 2017 and was fully reopened in January 2018.


The Company’s insurance policies provide coverage for property damage, business interruption, and reimbursement for other costs that were incurred relating to damages sustained during Hurricane Irma. Insurance proceeds are subject to deductibles. As of June 30, 2018, the Company reached a final agreement with the insurance carriers related to LaPlaya totaling $20.5 million, and the Company recognized a gaingains of $0.0 million0 and $4.9$13.1 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019 andSeptember 30, 2018, respectively.

Note 5. Debt
The Company's debt consisted of the following as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Balance Outstanding as of 
 
Balance Outstanding as of
Interest Rate
Maturity Date
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018Interest Rate
Maturity Date
September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Revolving credit facilities        
Senior unsecured credit facility
Floating (1)

January 2022
$

$170,000
Floating (1)

January 2022
$100,000

$170,000
PHL unsecured credit facility
Floating (2)

January 2022



Floating (2)

January 2022



Total revolving credit facilities $
 $170,000
 $100,000
 $170,000
        
Unsecured term loans















First Term Loan
Floating (3)

January 2023
300,000

300,000
Floating (3)

January 2023
300,000

300,000
Second Term Loan
Floating (3)

April 2022
65,000

65,000
Floating (3)

April 2022
65,000

65,000
Third Term Loan
Floating (3)

January 2021
200,000

200,000
Floating (3)

January 2021


200,000
Fourth Term Loan
Floating (3)
 October 2024 110,000
 110,000
Floating (3)
 October 2024 110,000
 110,000
Sixth Term Loan        
Tranche 2020
Floating (3)
 December 2020 180,000
 250,000
Floating (3)
 December 2020 
 250,000
Tranche 2021
Floating (3)
 November 2021 300,000
 300,000
Floating (3)
 November 2021 300,000
 300,000
Tranche 2022
Floating (3)
 November 2022 400,000
 400,000
Floating (3)
 November 2022 400,000
 400,000
Tranche 2023
Floating (3)
 November 2023 400,000
 400,000
Floating (3)
 November 2023 400,000
 400,000
Tranche 2024
Floating (3)
 January 2024 400,000
 400,000
Floating (3)
 January 2024 400,000
 400,000
Total Sixth Term Loan 1,680,000
 1,750,000
 1,500,000
 1,750,000
Total term loans at stated value


2,355,000

2,425,000



1,975,000

2,425,000
Deferred financing costs, net


(14,681)
(15,716)


(11,172)
(15,716)
Total term loans


$2,340,319

$2,409,284



$1,963,828

$2,409,284

















Senior unsecured notes















Series A Notes4.70%
December 2023
60,000

60,000
4.70%
December 2023
60,000

60,000
Series B Notes4.93%
December 2025
40,000

40,000
4.93%
December 2025
40,000

40,000
Total senior unsecured notes at stated value


100,000

100,000



100,000

100,000
Deferred financing costs, net


(507)
(531)


(460)
(531)
Total senior unsecured notes


$99,493

$99,469



$99,540

$99,469

















Mortgage loans















The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter3.69%
January 2020
67,593

68,207
3.69%
January 2020
66,376

68,207
Deferred financing costs, net


(47)
(62)


(16)
(62)
Total mortgage loans


$67,546

$68,145



$66,360

$68,145
Total debt


$2,507,358

$2,746,898



$2,229,728

$2,746,898
________________________ 
(1) Borrowings bear interest at floating rates equal to, at the Company's option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (ii) an Adjusted Base Rate (as defined in the applicable credit agreement) plus an applicable margin.
(2) Borrowings bear interest at floating rates equal to, at the Company's option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (ii) an Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the applicable credit agreement) plus an applicable margin.
(3) Borrowings under the term loan facilities bear interest at floating rates equal to, at the Company's option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (ii) a Base Rate plus an applicable margin.

Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities
The Company has a $650.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility maturing in January 2022, with options to extend the maturity date to January 2023, pursuant to certain terms and conditions and payment of an extension fee. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company had zero$100.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $650.0$550.0 million borrowing capacity remaining on its senior unsecured credit facility. Interest is paid on the periodic advances under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility at varying rates, based upon either LIBOR or the alternate base rate, plus an additional margin amount. The Company has the ability to further increase the aggregate borrowing capacity under the credit agreement to up to $1.3 billion, subject to lender approval. Borrowings on the revolving credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.45% to 2.25%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio. Additionally, the Company is required to pay an unused commitment fee at an annual rate of 0.20% or 0.30% of the unused portion of the revolving credit facility, depending on the amount of borrowings outstanding. The credit agreement contains certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, and a maximum percentage of secured debt to total asset value.


The Company also has a $10.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "PHL Credit Facility") to be used for PHL's working capital and general corporate purposes. This credit facility has substantially similar terms as the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility and matures in January 2022. Borrowings on the PHL Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.45% to 2.25%, depending on the Company's leverage ratio. The PHL Credit Facility is subject to debt covenants substantially similar to the covenants under the Company's credit agreement that governs the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company had no0 borrowings under the PHL Credit Facility and had $10.0 million borrowing capacity remaining under the PHL Credit Facility.


Under the terms of the credit agreement for the unsecured revolving credit facility, one or more standby letters of credit, up to a maximum aggregate outstanding balance of $30.0 million, may be issued on behalf of the Company by the lenders under the unsecured revolving credit facility.  The Company will incur a fee that shall be agreed upon with the issuing bank.  Any outstanding standby letters of credit reduce the available borrowings on the senior unsecured revolving credit facility by a corresponding amount. Standby letters of credit of $2.3 million and zero0 were outstanding as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.


As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company was in compliance with the debt covenants of the credit agreements that govern the unsecured revolving credit facilities.
Unsecured Term Loan Facilities
The Company has senior unsecured term loans with different maturities. Each unsecured term loan bears interest at a variable rate of a benchmark interest rate plus an applicable margin, depending on the Company's leverage ratio. Each of the term loan facilities is subject to debt covenants substantially similar to the covenants under the credit agreement that governs the revolving credit facility. In FebruaryDuring the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company repaid $70.0$450.0 million of term loans, consisting of the full repayment of the $200.0 million of the Company's third term loan and $250.0 million of the tranche maturing in 2020 of the Company's sixth term loan. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants of its term loan facilities. The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to fix the LIBOR rate on a portion of these unsecured term loan facilities, see Derivative and Hedging Activities below.
Senior Unsecured Notes
The Company has outstanding $60.0 million of senior unsecured notes bearing a fixed interest rate of 4.70% per annum and maturing in December 2023 (the "Series A Notes") and $40.0 million of senior unsecured notes bearing a fixed interest rate of 4.93% per annum and maturing in December 2025 (the "Series B Notes"). The debt covenants of the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes are substantially similar to those of the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all such debt covenants.
Mortgage Debt
The Company’s sole mortgage loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on the underlying hotel property. The mortgage is non-recourse to the Company except for customary carve-outs such as fraud or misapplication of funds. The Company intends to refinance or repay with borrowings under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility the mortgage loan on the The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at or prior to the mortgage loan's maturity date.
Interest Expense
The components of the Company's interest expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
 

 For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Unsecured revolving credit facilities$903
 $3,722
 $2,927
 $7,582
Unsecured term loan facilities19,319
 6,203
 62,534
 17,539
Senior unsecured notes1,198
 1,198
 3,594
 3,488
Mortgage debt628
 650
 1,880
 1,947
Amortization of deferred financing fees2,002
 548
 5,903
 1,590
Other2,415
 326
 7,674
 1,128
Total interest expense$26,465
 $12,647
 $84,512
 $33,274
  For the three months ended March 31,
  2019 2018
Unsecured revolving credit facilities $1,400
 $1,485
Unsecured term loan facilities 21,865
 5,522
Senior unsecured notes 1,198
 1,198
Mortgage debt 626
 647
Amortization of deferred financing fees 1,488
 517
Other 2,751
 442
Total interest expense $29,328
 $9,811

The Company estimates the fair value of its fixed rate debt by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument at estimated market rates, taking into consideration general market conditions and maturity of the debt with similar credit terms and is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed rate debt (unsecured senior notes and mortgage loans) as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $165.1$169.0 million and $164.3 million, respectively.
Derivative and Hedging Activities
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to hedge against interest rate fluctuations. All of the Company's interest rate swaps are cash flow hedges. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. All unrealized gains and losses on these hedging instruments are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.

The Company's interest rate swaps at March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 Notional Value as of Notional Value as of
Hedge Type Interest Rate Maturity March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Interest Rate Maturity September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Swap - cash flow 1.57%
(1) 
May 2019 $100,000

$100,000
 1.57%
(1) 
May 2019 $
 $100,000
Swap - cash flow 1.57%
(1) 
May 2019 62,500

62,500
 1.57%
(1) 
May 2019 
 62,500
Swap - cash flow 1.57%
(1) 
May 2019 15,000

15,000
 1.57%
(1) 
May 2019 
 15,000
Swap - cash flow 1.63% January 2020 50,000

50,000
 1.63% January 2020 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 1.63% January 2020 50,000

50,000
 1.63% January 2020 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 2.46% January 2020 50,000

50,000
 2.46% January 2020 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 2.46% January 2020 50,000

50,000
 2.46% January 2020 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 1.66% January 2020 50,000

50,000
 1.66% January 2020 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 1.66% January 2020 50,000

50,000
 1.66% January 2020 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 1.74% January 2021 75,000

75,000
 2.12%
(4) 
December 2020 100,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.75% January 2021 50,000

50,000
 2.12%
(4) 
December 2020 100,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.53% January 2021 37,500

37,500
 1.74% January 2021 75,000
 75,000
Swap - cash flow 1.53% January 2021 37,500

37,500
 1.75% January 2021 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 1.46%
(1) 
January 2021 100,000

100,000
 1.53% January 2021 37,500
 37,500
Swap - cash flow 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500

47,500
 1.53% January 2021 37,500
 37,500
Swap - cash flow 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500

47,500
 1.46%
(1) 
January 2021 100,000
 100,000
Swap - cash flow 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500

47,500
 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500
 47,500
Swap - cash flow 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500

47,500
 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500
 47,500
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(2) 
October 2021 55,000

55,000
 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500
 47,500
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(2) 
October 2021 55,000

55,000
 1.47%
(1) 
January 2021 47,500
 47,500
Swap - cash flow 1.78%
(1) 
January 2022 100,000

100,000
 2.60%
(2) 
October 2021 55,000
 55,000
Swap - cash flow 1.78%
(1) 
January 2022 50,000

50,000
 2.60%
(2) 
October 2021 55,000
 55,000
Swap - cash flow 1.79%
(1) 
January 2022 30,000

30,000
 1.78%
(1) 
January 2022 100,000
 100,000
Swap - cash flow 1.68% April 2022 25,000

25,000
 1.78%
(1) 
January 2022 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 1.68% April 2022 25,000

25,000
 1.79%
(1) 
January 2022 30,000
 30,000
Swap - cash flow 1.64% April 2022 25,000

25,000
 1.68% April 2022 25,000
 25,000
Swap - cash flow 1.64% April 2022 25,000

25,000
 1.68% April 2022 25,000
 25,000
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 75,000

75,000
 1.64% April 2022 25,000
 25,000
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 50,000

50,000
 1.64% April 2022 25,000
 25,000
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 25,000

25,000
 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 75,000
 75,000
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 75,000

75,000
 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 50,000
 50,000
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 75,000

75,000
 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 25,000
 25,000
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 75,000
 75,000
Swap - cash flow 2.60%
(3) 
January 2024 75,000
 75,000
Swap - cash flow 1.99%
(4) 
November 2023 85,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.99%
(4) 
November 2023 85,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.99%
(4) 
November 2023 50,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.99%
(4) 
November 2023 30,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.43%
(5) 
February 2026 150,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.44%
(5) 
February 2026 50,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.44%
(5) 
February 2026 50,000
 
Swap - cash flow 1.44%
(5) 
February 2026 40,000
 

________________________ 
(1) Swaps assumed in connection with the LaSalle merger on November 30, 2018.
(2) Swaps became effective January 2019.
(3) Swaps will bebecome effective January 2020.
(4) Swaps became effective June 2019.
(5) Swaps will become effective February 2021.
The Company records all derivative instruments at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the standard market methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts/payments and the discounted expected variable cash payments/receipts. Variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments on the swaps are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves (Overnight Index Swap curves) and volatilities (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives expose the Company to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties under the terms of the interest rate hedge agreements. The Company incorporates these counterparty credit risks in its fair value measurements. The Company believes it minimizes the credit risk by transacting with major creditworthy financial institutions.

As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company's derivative instruments were in both asset and liability positions, with an aggregate asset and liability fair values of $11.1$0.7 million and $6.8$28.4 million, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, there was $(9.0)$(7.9) million and $5.3$(38.0) million in unrealized (loss) gain, respectively, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, there was $0.8 million and $8.1 million in unrealized (loss) gain, respectively, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company reclassified $(1.6) million and $(6.4) million, respectively, from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company reclassified $(2.5)$(0.5) million and $0.3$(0.3) million, respectively, from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense. The Company expects approximately $1.2$10.4 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense in the next 12 months.
Note 6. Revenue
The Company presents revenue on a disaggregated basis in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The following table presents revenues by geographic location for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):
 For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
San Francisco, CA $83,243
 $44,448
 $80,828
 $53,734
 $243,924
 $146,467
Boston, MA 75,491
 21,522
 204,865
 55,610
San Diego, CA 71,572
 18,010
 191,711
 52,134
Los Angeles, CA 47,364
 29,729
 53,249
 32,759
 155,295
 95,224
San Diego, CA 57,288
 17,129
Boston, MA 47,532
 12,318
Seattle, WA 6,641
 6,421
Portland, OR 18,703
 18,412
Other (1)
 31,367
 25,250
 94,704
 79,690
Washington DC 27,928
 5,385
 24,779
 5,564
 88,535
 19,072
Southern FL 39,530
 20,983
 18,222
 8,558
 87,253
 44,325
Portland, OR 33,367
 29,881
 80,655
 74,787
Chicago, IL 11,099
 
 25,099
 
 61,522
 
Other (1)
 27,841
 26,230
Seattle, WA 9,578
 10,202
 24,340
 25,727
 $367,169
 $181,055
 $423,552
 $205,480
 $1,232,804
 $593,036
(1)Other includes: Atlanta (Buckhead), GA, Minneapolis, MN, Nashville, TN, New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA and Santa Cruz, CA.
Payments from customers are primarily made when services are provided. Due to the short-term nature of the Company's contracts and the almost simultaneous receipt of payment, almost all of the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year is expected to be recognized as revenue over the following 12 months.
Note 7. Equity

Common Shares
The Company is authorized to issue up to 500,000,000 common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share (“common shares”). Each outstanding common share entitles the holder to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders. Holders of the Company’s common shares are entitled to receive dividends when authorized by the Company's Board of Trustees.
On February 22, 2016, the Company announced that the Board of Trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of the Company's outstanding common shares. Under this program, the Company may repurchase its common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. The Company may suspend or discontinue this program at any time. Upon repurchase by the Company, common shares cease to be outstanding and become authorized but unissued common shares. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company had no0 repurchases under this program and as of March 31,September 30, 2019, $56.6 million of common shares remained available for repurchase under this program.
On July 27, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Trustees authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of the Company's outstanding common shares. Under this program, the Company may repurchase its common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. The Company may suspend or discontinue this program at any time. This $100.0 million share repurchase program will commence upon completion of the Company's $150.0 million share repurchase program.

Common Dividends
The Company declared the following dividends on common shares/units for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019:
Dividend per
Share/Unit
 
For the Quarter
Ended
 Record Date Payable Date
$0.38
 March 31, 2019 March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
$0.38
 June 30, 2019 June 28, 2019 July 15, 2019
$0.38
 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 October 15, 2019
Dividend per
Share/Unit
 
For the Quarter
Ended
 Record Date Payable Date
$0.38
 March 31, 2019 March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019

Preferred Shares
The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 preferred shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share (“preferred shares”).
On November 30, 2018, in connection with the LaSalle merger, the Company issued 4,400,000 of its 6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares ("Series E Preferred Shares") and 6,000,000 of its 6.30% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares ("Series F Preferred Shares").
The following Preferred Shares were outstanding as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Security Type As of September 30, 2019 As of December 31, 2018
6.50% Series C 5,000,000
 5,000,000
6.375% Series D 5,000,000
 5,000,000
6.375% Series E 4,400,000
 4,400,000
6.30% Series F 6,000,000
 6,000,000
  20,400,000
 20,400,000

Security Type As of March 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018
6.50% Series C 5,000,000
 5,000,000
6.375% Series D 5,000,000
 5,000,000
6.375% Series E 4,400,000
 4,400,000
6.30% Series F 6,000,000
 6,000,000
  20,400,000
 20,400,000
The Series C Preferred Shares, Series D Preferred Shares, Series E Preferred Shares and Series F Preferred Shares (collectively, the “Preferred Shares”) rank senior to the common shares and on parity with each other with respect to payment of distributions. The Preferred Shares are cumulative redeemable preferred shares, do not have any maturity date and are not subject to mandatory redemption. The Company could not redeem the Series C Preferred Shares prior to March 18, 2018, may not redeem the Series D Preferred Shares prior to June 9, 2021, could not redeem the Series E Preferred Shares prior to March 4, 2018 and may not redeem the Series F Preferred Shares prior to May 25, 2021, except in limited circumstances relating to the Company’s continuing qualification as a REIT or as discussed below. On or after May 25, 2021 and June 9, 2021, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Series F Preferred Shares and Series D Preferred Shares, respectively, and at any time the Company may, at its option, redeem the Series C Preferred Shares or the Series E Preferred Shares, or both, in each case in whole or from time to time in part, by payment of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid distributions

through the date of redemption. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, as defined in the Company's declaration of trust, the result of which the Company’s common shares and the common securities of the acquiring or surviving entity are not listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE MKT or NASDAQ, or any successor exchanges, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Preferred Shares in whole or in part within 120 days following the change of control by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions through the date of redemption. If the Company does not exercise its right to redeem the Preferred Shares upon a change of control, the holders of the Preferred Shares have the right to convert some or all of their shares into a number of the Company’s common shares based on defined formulas subject to share caps. The share cap on each Series C Preferred Share is 2.0325 common shares, on each Series D Preferred Share is 1.9794 common shares, on each Series E Preferred Share is 1.9372 common shares and on each Series F Preferred Share is 2.0649 common shares.
Preferred Dividends
The Company declared the following dividends on preferred shares for the threenine months endedMarch 31,September 30, 2019:
 
Security Type 
Dividend  per
Share/Unit
 
For the Quarter
Ended
 Record Date Payable Date
6.50% Series C $0.41
 March 31, 2019 March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
6.50% Series C $0.41
 June 30, 2019 June 28, 2019 July 15, 2019
6.50% Series C $0.41
 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 October 15, 2019
6.375% Series D $0.40
 March 31, 2019 March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
6.375% Series D $0.40
 June 30, 2019 June 28, 2019 July 15, 2019
6.375% Series D $0.40
 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 October 15, 2019
6.375% Series E $0.40
 March 31, 2019  March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
6.375% Series E $0.40
 June 30, 2019 June 28, 2019 July 15, 2019
6.375% Series E $0.40
 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 October 15, 2019
6.30% Series F $0.39
 March 31, 2019  March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
6.30% Series F $0.39
 June 30, 2019 June 28, 2019 July 15, 2019
6.30% Series F $0.39
 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 October 15, 2019
Security Type 
Dividend  per
Share/Unit
 
For the Quarter
Ended
 Record Date Payable Date
6.50% Series C $0.41
 March 31, 2019 March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
6.375% Series D $0.40
 March 31, 2019 March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
6.375% Series E $0.40
 March 31, 2019  March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019
6.30% Series F $0.39
 March 31, 2019  March 29, 2019 April 15, 2019


Non-controlling Interest of Common Units in Operating Partnership
Holders of Operating Partnership units have certain redemption rights that enable the unit holders to cause the Operating Partnership to redeem their units in exchange for, at the Company’s option, cash per unit equal to the market price of the Company’s common shares at the time of redemption or the Company’s common shares on a one-for-one basis. The number of shares issuable upon exercise of the redemption rights will be adjusted upon the occurrence of share splits, mergers, consolidations or similar pro-rata share transactions, which otherwise would have the effect of diluting the ownership interests of the Operating Partnership's limited partners or the Company's shareholders.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Operating Partnership had 236,351 long-term incentive partnership units (“LTIP units”) outstanding. Of the 236,351 LTIP units outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2019, 190,975 LTIP units have vested. Only vested LTIP units may be converted to common units of the Operating Partnership, which in turn can be tendered for redemption as described above.
On November 30, 2018, in connection with the LaSalle merger, the Company issued 133,605 OP units in the Operating Partnership to third-party limited partners of LaSalle OP. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Operating Partnership had 133,605 and 133,605 OP units held by third parties, respectively, excluding LTIP units.
Note 8. Share-Based Compensation Plan
The Company maintains the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (as amended, the "Plan"), to attract and retain independent trustees, executive officers and other key employees and service providers. The Plan provides for the grant of options to purchase common shares, share awards, share appreciation rights, performance units and other equity-based awards. Share awards under the Plan vest over a period determined by the Board of Trustees, generally over three to five years, with certain awards vesting over periods of up to six years. The Company pays or accrues for dividends on share-based awards. All share awards are subject to full or partial accelerated vesting upon a change in control and upon death or disability or certain other employment termination events as set forth in the award agreements. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, there were 1,037,9191,035,985 common shares available for issuance under the Plan, assuming performance-based equity awards vest at target.

Service Condition Share Awards
From time to time, the Company awards restricted common shares under the Plan to members of the Board of Trustees, officers and employees. These shares generally vest over three to five years based on continued service or employment.
The following table provides a summary of service condition restricted share activity as of March 31,September 30, 2019:
 
 Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2018127,732
 $32.22
Granted88,355
 $32.64
Vested(66,276) $30.20
Forfeited(707) $32.70
Unvested at September 30, 2019149,104
 $33.37
 Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2018127,732
 $32.22
Granted84,705
 $32.70
Vested(66,276) $30.20
Forfeited
 $
Unvested at March 31, 2019146,161
 $33.41

The fair value of each of these service condition restricted share awards is determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the grant date and compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, the Company recognized approximately $0.5$0.6 million and $0.4$1.7 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expense related to these service condition restricted shares in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized approximately $0.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expense related to these service condition restricted shares in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, there was $4.4$3.3 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted shares. The unrecognized share-based compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 2.21.9 years.
Performance-Based Equity Awards


On December 13, 2013, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 252,088 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. The awards vest ratably, if at all, on January 1, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vest will range from 0% to 200% of the target award and will be determined on each vesting date based upon the two performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance beginning on the grant date and ending on the applicable vesting date. In January 2016, the Company issued 25,134 of common shares which represented achieving 49% of the 50,418 target number of shares for that measurement period.

In January 2017, the Company issued 12,285 of common shares which represented achieving 25% of the 49,914 target number of shares for that measurement period. In January 2018, the Company issued 72,236 of common shares which represented achieving 145% of the 49,914 target number of shares for that measurement period. In January 2019, the Company issued 35,471 of common shares which represented achieving 71% of the 49,914 target number of shares for that measurement period.
On February 4, 2014, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 66,483 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. In January 2017, these awards vested and the Company issued 112,782 and 25,619 common shares to officers and non-executive management employees, respectively. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vested was based on the three performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016.
On February 11, 2015, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 44,962 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. In January 2018, these awards vested and the Company issued 14,089 and 2,501 common shares to officers and non-executive management employees, respectively. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vested was based on the three performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
On July 27, 2015, a target award of 771 performance-based equity awards was granted to an employee of the Company. In January 2018, these awards vested and the Company issued 1,079 common shares to the employee. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vested was based on the three performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017.
On February 10, 2016, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 100,919 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. In January 2019, these awards vested and the Company issued 142,173 and 31,146 common shares to officers and employees, respectively. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vested was based

on the three performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018.
On February 15, 2017, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 81,939 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. These awards will vest, if at all, in 2020. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vest will range from 0% to 200% of the target award and will be determined in 2020 based on the two performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019.
On February 14, 2018, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 78,918 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. These awards will vest, if at all, in 2021. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vest will range from 0% to 200% of the target award and will be determined in 2021 based on the two performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
On February 13, 2019, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 126,891 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. These awards will vest, if at all, in 2022. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vest will range from 0% to 200% of the target award and will be determined in 2022 based on the two performance criteria defined in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.

The grant date fair value of the performance awards, with market conditions, were determined using a Monte Carlo simulation method with the following assumptions:

Performance Award Grant Date Percentage of Total Award Grant Date Fair Value by Component ($ in millions) Volatility Interest Rate Dividend Yield
December 13, 2013          
 Relative Total Shareholder Return 50.00% $4.7 29.00% 0.34% - 2.25% 2.40%
 Absolute Total Shareholder Return 50.00% $2.9 29.00% 0.34% - 2.25% 2.40%
            
February 4, 2014          
 Relative Total Shareholder Return 30.00% $0.7 29.00% 0.62% 2.40%
 Absolute Total Shareholder Return 30.00% $0.5 29.00% 0.62% 2.40%
 EBITDA Comparison 40.00% $0.8 29.00% 0.62% 2.40%
            
February 11, 2015          
 Relative Total Shareholder Return 30.00% $0.9 22.00% 1.02% 2.50%
 Absolute Total Shareholder Return 40.00% $0.7 22.00% 1.02% 2.50%
 EBITDA Comparison 30.00% $0.7 22.00% 1.02% 2.50%
            
July 27, 2015          
 Relative Total Shareholder Return 30.00% 
(1) 
22.00% 0.68% 2.50%
 Absolute Total Shareholder Return 40.00% 
(1) 
22.00% 0.68% 2.50%
 EBITDA Comparison 30.00% 
(1) 
22.00% 0.68% 2.50%
            
February 10, 2016          
 Relative Total Shareholder Return 70.00% $1.6 25.00% 0.71% 3.00%
 Absolute Total Shareholder Return 15.00% $0.2 25.00% 0.71% 3.00%
 EBITDA Comparison 15.00% $0.4 25.00% 0.71% 3.00%
            
February 15, 2017          
 Relative and Absolute Total Shareholder Return 65.00% / 35.00% $2.7 28.00% 1.27% 5.60%
            
February 14, 2018          
 Relative and Absolute Total Shareholder Return 65.00% / 35.00% $3.5 28.00% 2.37% 4.70%
            
February 13, 2019          
 Relative and Absolute Total Shareholder Return 65.00% / 35.00% $4.5 26.00% 2.52% 4.20%

(1)Amounts round to zero.


In the table above, the Relative Total Shareholder Return and Absolute Total Shareholder Return components are market conditions as defined by ASC 718. The EBITDA Comparison component is a performance condition as defined by ASC 718, and, therefore, compensation expense related to this component will be reassessed at each reporting date based on the

Company's estimate of the probable level of achievement, and the accrual of compensation expense will be adjusted as appropriate.
 
Dividends on unvested performance-based equity awards accrue over the vesting period and will be paid on the actual number of shares that vest at the end of the applicable period. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-

linestraight-line basis through the vesting date. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, there was approximately $8.3$5.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to these performance-based equity awards which will be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 2.11.8 years. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, the Company recognized $1.1$1.2 million and $(1.0)$3.5 million, respectively, in expense related to these awards. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized $1.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in expense related to these awards.
Long-Term Incentive Partnership Units
LTIP units, which are also referred to as profits interest units, may be issued to eligible participants for the performance of services to or for the benefit of the Operating Partnership. LTIP units are a class of partnership unit in the Operating Partnership and receive, whether vested or not, the same per-unit profit distributions as the other outstanding units in the Operating Partnership, which equal per-share distributions on common shares. LTIP units are allocated their pro-rata share of the Company's net income (loss). Vested LTIP units may be converted by the holder, at any time, into an equal number of common Operating Partnership units and thereafter will possess all of the rights and interests of a common Operating Partnership unit, including the right to redeem the common Operating Partnership unit for a common share in the Company or cash, at the option of the Operating Partnership.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Operating Partnership had two2 classes of LTIP units, LTIP Class A units and LTIP Class B units. All of the outstanding LTIP units are held by officers of the Company.
On December 13, 2013, the Board of Trustees approved a grant of 226,882 LTIP Class B units to executive officers of the Company. These LTIP units are subject to time-based vesting in five equal annual installments beginning January 1, 2016 and ending on January 1, 2020. The fair value of each award was determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the grant date of $29.19 per unit. The aggregate grant date fair value of the LTIP Class B units was $6.6 million.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company had 236,351 LTIP units outstanding. All unvested LTIP units will vest upon a change in control. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, of the 236,351 units outstanding, 190,975 LTIP units have vested.
For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in expense related to these LTIP units. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.3$0.8 million, respectively, in expense related to these LTIP units. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, there was $0.8$0.2 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to LTIP units. This unrecognized share-based compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 0.40.2 years. The aggregate expense related to the LTIP unit grants is presented as non-controlling interest in the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Note 9. Income Taxes
The Company's TRSs, PHL and LHL, are subject to federal and state corporate income taxes at statutory tax rates. The Company has estimated its TRSs' income tax expense (benefit) for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 using an estimated combined federal and state statutory tax rate of 30.0%.
The Company files tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the statute of limitations remains open for all major jurisdictions for tax years dating back to 2014.


Note 10. Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except share and per-share data):

 For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Numerator:       
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders$21,752
 $25,769
 $71,482
 $100,234
Less: dividends paid on unvested share-based compensation(74) (83) (220) (249)
Undistributed earnings attributable to share-based compensation
 
 
 (67)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$21,678
 $25,686
 $71,262
 $99,918
Denominator:       
Weighted-average number of common shares — basic130,484,956
 68,912,185
 130,467,193
 68,900,402
Effect of dilutive share-based compensation137,174
 343,673
 223,149
 366,696
Weighted-average number of common shares — diluted130,622,130
 69,255,858
 130,690,342
 69,267,098
        
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — basic$0.17
 $0.37
 $0.55
 $1.45
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — diluted$0.17
 $0.37
 $0.55
 $1.44
 For the three months ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Numerator:   
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders$(2,504) $20,386
Less: dividends paid on unvested share-based compensation(73) (83)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$(2,577) $20,303
Denominator:   
Weighted-average number of common shares — basic130,431,074
 68,876,444
Effect of dilutive share-based compensation
 331,604
Weighted-average number of common shares — diluted130,431,074
 69,208,048
    
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — basic$(0.02) $0.29
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — diluted$(0.02) $0.29

For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, 128,563 and 2018, 179,476 and 4,212,37,137, respectively, of unvested service condition restricted shares and performance-based equity awards were excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. There were 0 and 4,212 unvested service condition restricted shares and performance-based equity awards excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. The LTIP and OP units held by the non-controlling interest holders have been excluded from the denominator of the diluted earnings per share as there would be no effect on the amounts since the limited partners' share of income (loss) would also be added or subtracted to derive net income (loss) available to common shareholders.
Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies
Management Agreements
The Company’s hotel properties are operated pursuant to management agreements with various management companies. The terms of these management agreements range from 1 year to 22 years, not including renewals, and 1 year to 52 years, including renewals. Many of the Company’s management agreements are terminable at will by the Company upon paying a termination fee and some are terminable by the Company upon sale of the property, with, in some cases, the payment of termination fees. Most of the agreements also provide the Company the ability to terminate based on failure to achieve defined operating performance thresholds. Termination fees range from zero0 to up to seven7 times the annual base management and incentive management fees, depending on the agreement and the reason for termination. Certain of the Company’s management agreements are non-terminable except upon the manager’s breach of a material representation or the manager’s failure to meet performance thresholds as defined in the management agreement.
The management agreements require the payment of a base management fee generally between 1% and 4% of hotel revenues. Under certain management agreements, the management companies are also eligible to receive an incentive management fee if hotel operating income, cash flows or other performance measures, as defined in the agreements, exceed certain performance thresholds. The incentive management fee is generally calculated as a percentage of hotel operating income after the Company has received a priority return on its investment in the hotel. Combined base and incentive management fees were $9.5 $10.5 million and $5.3$33.3 million for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, respectively, and $6.0 million and $17.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. Base and incentive management fees are included in other direct and indirect expenses in the Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Reserve Funds

Certain of the Company’s agreements with its hotel managers, franchisors and lenders have provisions for the Company to provide funds, typically 4.0% of hotel revenues, sufficient to cover the cost of (a) certain non-routine repairs and maintenance to the hotels and (b) replacements and renewals to the hotels’ furniture, fixtures and equipment.

Restricted Cash
At March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $25.7$27.0 million and $24.4 million, respectively, in restricted cash, which consisted of reserves for replacement of furniture and fixtures or reserves to pay for real estate taxes or property insurance under certain hotel management agreements or loan agreements.
Ground and Hotel Leases
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the following hotels were subject to leases as follows:
Lease Properties Lease Type Lease Expiration Date 
Hotel Monaco Washington DC Operating lease November 2059 
Argonaut Hotel Operating lease December 2059 
Hotel Zelos San Francisco Operating lease June 2097 
Hotel Zephyr Fisherman's Wharf Operating lease February 2062 
Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills Operating lease January 2107
(1) 
Union Station Hotel Nashville, Autograph Collection Operating lease December 2105 
Southernmost Beach Resort Operating lease April 2029 
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Operating lease April 2077 
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa Operating lease July 2068 
Paradise Point Resort & Spa Operating lease May 2050 
Hotel Vitale Operating lease March 2056
(2) 
Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel Operating lease September 2065 
The Westin Copley Place, Boston Operating lease December 2077
(3) 
The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston Operating lease May 2080 
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco Operating and capital lease June 2059
(4) 
Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco Capital lease August 2052 
The Roger New York Capital lease December 2044 


(1) The expiration date assumes the exercise of all 19 five-year extension options.
(2) The Company has the option, subject to certain terms and conditions, to extend the ground lease for 14 years to 2070.
(3) No payments are required through maturity.
(4) The Company has the option, subject to certain terms and conditions, to extend the ground lease for 30 years to 2089.


The Company's leases may require minimum fixed rent payments, percentage rent payments based on a percentage of revenues in excess of certain thresholds or rent payments equal to the greater of a minimum fixed rent or percentage rent. Minimum fixed rent may be adjusted annually by increases in consumer price index ("CPI") and may be subject to minimum and maximum increases. Some leases also contain certain restrictions on modifications that can be made to the hotel structures due to their status as national historic landmark.landmarks.


The Company records expense on a straight-line basis for leases that provide for minimum rental payments that increase in pre-established amounts over the remaining terms of the leases. Ground rent expense was $7.6$8.9 million and $3.1$24.3 million for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, respectively, and $3.6 million and $10.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, fixed ground rent expense was $4.3 million and $12.8 million, respectively, and variable ground rent expense were $4.3was $4.6 million and $3.3$11.5 million, respectively. Ground rent expense is included in real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent in the Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.


In January 2019, the Company acquired the ground lease underlying the land of the Solamar Hotel for $6.9 million.


Maturity of lease liabilities for the Company's operating leases is as follows (in thousands):


Year ending December 31,    
2019 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2019) $12,854
2019 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2019) $4,297
2020 17,345
 17,924
2021 17,434
 18,608
2022 17,505
 18,921
2023 17,578
 18,107
Thereafter 1,159,743
 1,168,805
Total lease payments $1,242,459
 $1,246,662
Less: Imputed interest (995,297) (990,495)
Present value of lease liabilities $247,162
 $256,167


Future minimum annual rental payments, including capital lease payments, assuming fixed rent for all periods and excludes percentage rent and CPI adjustments, prior to adoption of ASC 842 is as follows as of December 31, 2018 (in thousands):

Year ending December 31,  
2019 $18,882
2020 19,091
2021 19,223
2022 19,325
2023 19,429
Thereafter 1,219,303
Total $1,315,253



Note 12. Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows
 For the nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018
    
 (in thousands)
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest$69,680
 $29,389
Income taxes paid$2,569
 $2,288
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities (1):
   
Distributions payable on common shares/units$50,878
 $28,205
Distributions payable on preferred shares$7,558
 $3,442
Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation$740
 $662
Accrued additions and improvements to hotel properties$6,754
 $593
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities$257,167
 $
Purchase of ground lease$16,604
 $
Write-off of deferred financing costs$2,697
 $

 For the three months ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 (in thousands)
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest$22,589
 $7,655
Income taxes paid$(163) $
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:   
Distributions payable on common shares/units$50,621
 $27,902
Distributions payable on preferred shares$7,558
 $3,442
Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation$740
 $662
Accrued additions and improvements to hotel properties$2,313
 $1,286
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities$247,162
 $
Purchase of ground lease$16,444
 $

(1) Refer to Note 3, Merger with LaSalle Hotel Properties, for information related to the non-cash investing and financing activities related to the acquisition of LaSalle.
Note 13. Subsequent Events
In April 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the Onyx Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts to a third party for $58.3 million.


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


The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is a Maryland real estate investment trust that conducts its operations so as to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Substantially all of the operations are conducted through Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. (our "Operating Partnership"), a Delaware limited partnership of which Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is the sole general partner. In this report, we use the terms "the Company", "we" or "our" to refer to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us, contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "may", "will", "should", "potential", "could", "seek", "assume", "forecast", "believe", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this report include, among others, statements about our business strategy, including acquisition and development strategies, industry trends, estimated revenues and expenses, estimated costs and durations of renovation or restoration projects, estimated insurance recoveries, our ability to realize deferred tax assets and expected liquidity needs and sources (including capital expenditures and our ability to obtain financing or raise capital). You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to:
risks associated with the hotel industry, including competition, changes in visa and other travel policies by the U.S. government making it less convenient, more difficult or less desirable for international travelers to enter the U.S.,increases in employment costs, energy costs and other operating costs, or decreases in demand caused by events beyond our control including, without limitation, actual or threatened terrorist attacks, cyber attacks, any type of flu or disease-related pandemic, or downturns in general and local economic conditions;
risks associated with the hotel industry, including competition, changes in visa and other travel policies by the U.S. government making it less convenient, more difficult or less desirable for international travelers to enter the U.S.,increases in employment costs, energy costs and other operating costs, or decreases in demand caused by events beyond our control including, without limitation, actual or threatened terrorist attacks, cyber attacks, any type of flu or disease-related pandemic, or downturns in general and local economic conditions;
the availability and terms of financing and capital and the general volatility of securities markets;
our dependence on third-party managers of our hotels, including our inability to implement strategic business decisions directly;
risks associated with the global economy and real estate industry, including environmental contamination and costs of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar laws;
interest rate increases;
our possible failure to qualify as a REIT under the Code and the risk of changes in laws affecting REITs;
the timing and availability of potential hotel acquisitions and our ability to identify and complete hotel acquisitions or dispositions in accordance with our business strategy;
the possibility of uninsured losses;
risks associated with redevelopment and repositioning projects, including delays and cost overruns; and
the other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Overview


On November 30, 2018, we completed our merger with LaSalle Hotel Properties. The combined company, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, continues to be led by the senior management team leading us immediately prior to the merger. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company owned 6157 hotels with a total of 14,57514,112 guest rooms.

Our firstDuring the third quarter, operating results exceeded our outlookoverall performance versus our expectations was impacted by weaker performance in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. We also lost business at our hotels and resorts located in South Florida, due to healthy RevPARthe threat of Hurricane Dorian in early September. Despite the moderating demand growth strong growth in other revenues, including food and beverage revenues, and slightly better margins than forecasted. Although March 2019 demand trends were weaker than expected for the hotel industry andenvironment, our portfolio, weteams continue to experience solid grouplimit expense growth and transient businessfind creative and leisure travel demand as our group and transient pace advantages over 2018 remain favorable. Our 2019 outlook for the hotel industry and Pebblebrook remains positive, as the U.S. economy continues to grow despite geopolitical uncertainty, employment and wages continuesustainable ways to increase inflation remains lowefficiencies and consumerproductivity and business confidence remain strong.take advantage of our larger scale through executing on new portfolio-wide initiatives. We expect to steadily execute on our portfolio-wide initiatives program to generate additional expense savings and operating synergies and create long-term value.


During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, we had the following transactions:
On February 14, 2019, we sold The Liaison Capitol Hill for $111.0 million.
On February 22, 2019, we sold Hotel Palomar Washington DC for $141.5 million.
On May 29, 2019, we sold Onyx Hotel for $58.3 million.
On July 16, 2019, we sold Hotel Amarano Burbank for $72.9 million.
On September 12, 2019, we sold Rouge Hotel for $42.0 million.
On September 26, 2019, we sold Hotel Madera for $23.3 million.
We repaid $70.0$450.0 million of a portionour term loans, consisting of the full repayment of the $200.0 million of term loan three and $250.0 million of the tranche maturing in 2020 of ourthe sixth term loan.
We acquired the ground lease underlying the land of the Solamar Hotel.
As of September 30, 2019, we entered into an agreement to sell Topaz Hotel for $33.0 million, which we expect to close during the fourth quarter of 2019 but can give no assurances that such closing will occur.
While we do not operate our hotel properties, both our asset management team and our executive management team monitor and work cooperatively with our hotel managers by advising and making recommendations in all aspects of our hotels’ operations, including property positioning and repositioning, revenue and expense management, operations analysis, physical design, renovation and capital improvements, guest experience and overall strategic direction. Through these efforts, we seek to improve property efficiencies, lower costs, maximize revenues and enhance property operating margins, which we expect will enhance returns to our shareholders.


Key Indicators of Financial Condition and Operating Performance


We measure hotel results of operations and the operating performance of our business by evaluating financial and non-financial metrics such as room revenue per available room ("RevPAR"); total revenue per available room ("Total RevPAR"); average daily rate ("ADR"); occupancy rate ("Occupancy"); funds from operations ("FFO"); earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"); and EBITDA for real estate ("EBITDAre"re"). We evaluate individual hotel and company-wide performance with comparisons to budgets, prior periods and competing properties. ADR, occupancy and RevPAR may be impacted by macroeconomic factors as well as regional and local economies and events. See "Non-GAAP Financial Matters" for further discussion of FFO, EBITDA and EBIDTAre.


Hotel Operating Statistics


The following table represents the key same-property hotel operating statistics for our hotels for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018.
 For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
            
Same-Property Occupancy 75.4% 76.1% 87.2% 88.6% 83.1% 83.9%
Same-Property ADR $249.00
 $236.40
 $259.96
 $261.57
 $258.95
 $254.09
Same-Property RevPAR $187.76
 $179.98
 $226.67
 $231.73
 $215.28
 $213.29
Same-Property Total RevPAR $276.76
 $265.20
 $323.82
 $327.07
 $311.83
 $306.86



This schedule of hotel results for the three months ended March 31September 30 includes information from all of the hotels we owned as of March 31,September 30, 2019. This schedule of hotel results for the nine months ended September 30 includes information from all of the hotels we owned as of September 30, 2019 and excludes Onyx Hotel for the second and third quarters of both 2019 and 2018 due to its sale in the second quarter of 2019 as well as Hotel Amarano Burbank, Rouge Hotel and Hotel Madera for the third quarter in both 2019 and 2018 due to their sales in the third quarter of 2019. These hotel results for the respective periods may include information reflecting operational performance prior to the Company's ownership of the hotels.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are measures of our historical or future financial performance that are different from measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We report FFO, EBITDA and EBITDAre, which are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful to investors as key measures of our operating performance.
We calculate FFO in accordance with standards established by Nareit, formerly known as the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, which defines FFO as net income (calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP), excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains (losses) from sales of real estate, impairments of real estate assets (including impairment of real estate related joint ventures), the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles and adjustments for

unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, most industry investors consider presentations of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves. By excluding the effect of real estate related depreciation and amortization including our share of the joint venture depreciation and amortization, gains (losses) from sales of real estate and impairments of real estate assets (including impairment of real estate related joint ventures), all of which are based on historical cost accounting and which may be of lesser significance in evaluating current performance, we believe that FFO provides investors a useful financial measure to evaluate our operating performance.
The following table reconciles net income (loss) to FFO and FFO available to common share and unit holders for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):
 For the three months ended March 31,For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss) $5,655
 $24,516
$29,980
 $29,917
 $96,153
 $112,728
Adjustments:           
Depreciation and amortization 54,243
 24,849
69,712
 24,713
 177,195
 74,072
FFO $59,898
 $49,365
$99,692
 $54,630
 $273,348
 $186,800
Distribution to preferred shareholders (8,139) (4,023)(8,139) (4,023) (24,417) (12,070)
FFO available to common share and unit holders $51,759
 $45,342
$91,553
 $50,607
 $248,931
 $174,730
EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. The white paper issued by Nareit entitled “Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate” defines EBITDAre as net income or loss (computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP), excluding interest expense, income tax, depreciation and amortization, gains or losses on the disposition of depreciated property (including gains or losses on change of control), impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investments in unconsolidated affiliates caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, and after comparable adjustments for our portion of these items related to unconsolidated affiliates. We believe that EBITDA and EBITDAre provide investors useful financial measures to evaluate our operating performance, excluding the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense) and our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization).
The following table reconciles net income (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDAre for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):
For the three months ended March 31,For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)$5,655
 $24,516
$29,980
 $29,917
 $96,153
 $112,728
Adjustments:          
Interest expense29,328
 9,811
26,465
 12,647
 84,512
 33,274
Income tax expense (benefit)(5,037) (429)4,382
 1,719
 5,924
 3,628
Depreciation and amortization54,302
 24,902
69,775
 24,765
 177,376
 74,229
EBITDA and EBITDAre
$84,248
 $58,800
$130,602
 $69,048
 $363,965
 $223,859
FFO, EBITDA and EBITDAre do not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to U.S. GAAP net income (loss), as indications of our financial performance, or to U.S.

GAAP cash flow from operating activities, as measures of liquidity. In addition, FFO, EBITDA and EBITDAre are not indicative of funds available to fund cash needs, including the ability to make cash distributions.
Results of Operations
At March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, we had 6157 and 28, respectively, wholly owned properties and leasehold interests. All properties owned during these periods have been included in our results of operations during the respective periods since their dates of acquisition and through the dates of disposition, as applicable. Based on when a property was acquired or disposed, operating results for certain properties are not comparable for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018. The properties listed in the table below are hereinafter referred to as "non-comparable properties" for the periods indicated and all other properties are referred to as "comparable properties":

Property Location Acquisition/Disposition Date Non-comparable property for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018Non-comparable property for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
LaSalle portfolio
(1) 
Various November 30, 2018X X
The Grand Hotel Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN December 4, 2018 XX
The Liaison Capitol Hill Washington, DC February 14, 2019X X
Hotel Palomar Washington DC Washington, DC February 22, 2019 XX
Onyx HotelBoston, MAMay 29, 2019XX
Hotel Amarano BurbankBurbank, CAJuly 16, 2019XX
Rouge HotelWashington, DCSeptember 12, 2019XX
Hotel MaderaWashington, DCSeptember 26, 2019XX
(1) As a result of our merger with LaSalle, we acquired a portfolio of 36 properties. We subsequently sold The Liaison Capitol Hill on February 14, 2019, and the Hotel Palomar Washington DC on February 22, 2019, Onyx Hotel on May 29, 2019, Hotel Amarano Burbank on July 16, 2019, Rouge Hotel on September 12, 2019 and Hotel Madera on September 26, 2019.
Comparison of the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018
Revenues — Total hotel revenues increased by $186.1$218.1 million, all of which $5.1 million was contributed by the comparable properties and $181.0 million was contributed by the non-comparable properties. LaPlaya contributed to the increases as it was under renovation for a part of 2018.
Hotel operating expenses — Total hotel operating expenses increased by $122.7$127.8 million, of which $4.0$0.8 million was contributed by the comparable properties and the balance was contributed by the non-comparable properties.
Depreciation and amortization — Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $29.4$45.0 million, the majority of which was a result of the acquisition of the LaSalle portfolio as part of the merger with LaSalle.
Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent — Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent increased by $19.3$20.4 million due to the acquisition of the LaSalle portfolio as part of the merger with LaSalle.
Corporate generalGeneral and administrative — Corporate generalGeneral and administrative expenses increased by $6.3$1.7 million primarily due to additional employee and share-based compensation costs relating to the merger with LaSalle. Corporate generalGeneral and administrative expenses consist of employee compensation costs, legal and professional fees, costs related to strategic transactions, insurance, state franchise taxes and other expenses.
Transaction costs — Transaction costs increased by $2.1$0.8 million as a result of integration costs incurred in 2019 related to the merger with LaSalle. Transaction costs consist of transfer taxes and financial advisory, legal and other professional service fees in connection with the merger with LaSalle and integration costs related to professional fees and employee-related costs, including compensation for transition employees.
(Gain) loss and other operating expenses — (Gain) loss and other operating expenses changed from a $0.4 million gain to a $1.5 million loss due to the business interruption and property damage insurance claims relating to Hurricane Irma at LaPlaya in 2018. In 2019, the Company incurred $0.8 million in hotel management transition expenses.
Interest expense — Interest expense increased by $13.8 million as a result of higher debt balances.
Other — Other income decreased by $3.9 million due to unrealized gain from marketable securities in 2018.

Income tax (expense) benefit — Income tax expense increased by $2.7 million due primarily to an increase in taxable income of our TRSs during the quarter compared to the same period in the prior year.
Non-controlling interests — Non-controlling interests represent the allocation of income or loss of our Operating Partnership to the common units held by the LTIP unit holders.
Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 to thenine months ended September 30, 2018
Revenues — Total hotel revenues increased by $639.8 million, of which $8.1 million was contributed by the comparable properties and $631.7 million was contributed by the non-comparable properties. LaPlaya contributed to the comparable properties increases as it was under renovation for a part of 2018.
Hotel operating expenses — Total hotel operating expenses increased by $381.5 million, of which $7.8 million was contributed by the comparable properties and the balance was contributed by the non-comparable properties.
Depreciation and amortization — Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $103.1 million, the majority of which was a result of the acquisition of the LaSalle portfolio as part of the merger with LaSalle.
Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent — Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent increased by $58.2 million due to the acquisition of the LaSalle portfolio as part of the merger with LaSalle.
General and administrative — General and administrative expenses increased by $11.0 million primarily due to additional employee and share-based compensation costs relating to the merger with LaSalle. General and administrative expenses consist of employee compensation costs, legal and professional fees, costs related to strategic transactions, insurance, state franchise taxes and other expenses.
Transaction costs — Transaction costs increased by $2.0 million as a result of the merger with LaSalle. Transaction costs consist of transfer taxes and financial advisory, legal and other professional service fees in connection with the Mergersmerger with LaSalle and integration costs related to professional fees and employee-related costs, including compensation for transition employees.
(Gain) loss and other operating expenses — (Gain) loss and other operating expenses increased by $7.8changed from a $11.4 million gain to a $6.2 million loss due to the $4.9$13.1 million gain from insurance settlement of business interruption claim for the Hurricane Irma costs and lost profits at LaPlaya in 2018. In 2019, the Company incurred $3.2$4.8 million in hotel management transition expenses.
Interest expense — Interest expense increased by $19.5$51.2 million as a result of higher debt balances.
Other — Other income decreased by $2.5$29.4 million due to dividend incomeunrealized gain from marketable securities in 2018.
Income tax (expense) benefit — Income tax benefitexpense increased by $4.6$2.3 million due primarily to an increase in taxable lossincome of our TRSs during the quarternine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in the prior year.
Non-controlling interests — Non-controlling interests represent the allocation of income or loss of our Operating Partnership to the common units held by the LTIP unit holders.


Critical Accounting Policies


Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amountamounts of assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While we do not believe the reported amounts would be materially different, application of these policies involves the exercise of judgment and the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable

under the circumstances. All of our significant accounting policies, including certain critical accounting policies, are disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Recent Accounting Standards
See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to our consolidated interim financial statements for additional information relating to recently issued accounting pronouncements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through net cash provided by operations, existing cash balances and, if necessary, short-term borrowings under our senior unsecured revolving credit facilities. We expect our existing cash balances and cash provided by operations will be adequate to fund operating requirements, service debt and fund dividends in accordance with the REIT requirements of the federal income tax laws.
We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements, such as hotel property acquisitions, property redevelopment, investments in new joint ventures, and debt principal payments and debt maturities, through the net proceeds from additional issuances of common shares, additional issuances of preferred shares, issuances of units of limited partnership interest in our Operating Partnership, secured and unsecured borrowings, hotel property sales and cash provided by operations. The success of our business strategy may depend in part on our ability to access additional capital through issuances of debt and equity securities, which is dependent on favorable market conditions.
We strive to maintain prudent debt leverage and intend to opportunistically enhance our capital position.


As a result of the approximately 61.5 million common shares and units issued on November 30, 2018 in connection with our merger with LaSalle, we anticipate an increase in cash outflows due to the increased dividend payment requirements.  We expect to fund the dividends from increased cash flows generated from the hotel properties acquired in the Mergers.merger.

Our debt consisted of the following as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands):
    Balance Outstanding as of    Balance Outstanding as of
Interest Rate Maturity Date March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018Interest Rate Maturity Date September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Revolving credit facilities        
Senior unsecured credit facility
Floating (1)
 January 2022 $
 $170,000
Floating (1)
 January 2022 $100,000
 $170,000
PHL unsecured credit facility
Floating(2)
 January 2022 
 
Floating(2)
 January 2022 
 
Total revolving credit facilities $
 $170,000
 $100,000
 $170,000
        
Unsecured term loans        
First Term Loan
Floating (3)
 January 2023 300,000
 300,000
Floating (3)
 January 2023 300,000
 300,000
Second Term Loan
Floating (3)
 April 2022 65,000
 65,000
Floating (3)
 April 2022 65,000
 65,000
Third Term Loan
Floating (3)
 January 2021 200,000
 200,000
Floating (3)
 January 2021 
 200,000
Fourth Term Loan
Floating (3)
 October 2024 110,000
 110,000
Floating (3)
 October 2024 110,000
 110,000
Sixth Term Loan:        
Tranche 2020
Floating (3)
 December 2020 180,000
 250,000
Floating (3)
 December 2020 
 250,000
Tranche 2021
Floating (3)
 November 2021 300,000
 300,000
Floating (3)
 November 2021 300,000
 300,000
Tranche 2022
Floating (3)
 November 2022 400,000
 400,000
Floating (3)
 November 2022 400,000
 400,000
Tranche 2023
Floating (3)
 November 2023 400,000
 400,000
Floating (3)
 November 2023 400,000
 400,000
Tranche 2024
Floating (3)
 January 2024 400,000
 400,000
Floating (3)
 January 2024 400,000
 400,000
Total Sixth Term Loan 1,680,000
 1,750,000
 1,500,000
 1,750,000
Total term loans at stated value 2,355,000
 2,425,000
 1,975,000
 2,425,000
Deferred financing costs, net (14,681) (15,716) (11,172) (15,716)
Total term loans $2,340,319
 $2,409,284
 $1,963,828
 $2,409,284
        
Senior unsecured notes        
Series A Notes4.70% December 2023 60,000
 60,000
4.70% December 2023 60,000
 60,000
Series B Notes4.93% December 2025 40,000
 40,000
4.93% December 2025 40,000
 40,000
Total senior unsecured notes at stated value 100,000
 100,000
 100,000
 100,000
Deferred financing costs, net (507) (531) (460) (531)
Total senior unsecured notes $99,493
 $99,469
 $99,540
 $99,469
        
Mortgage loans        
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter3.69% January 2020 67,593
 68,207
3.69% January 2020 66,376
 68,207
Deferred financing costs, net (47) (62) (16) (62)
Total mortgage loans $67,546
 $68,145
 $66,360
 $68,145
Total debt $2,507,358
 $2,746,898
 $2,229,728
 $2,746,898
__________
(1) Borrowings bear interest at floating rates equal to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (ii) an Adjusted Base Rate (as defined in the applicable credit agreement) plus an applicable margin.
(2) Borrowings bear interest at floating rates equal to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (ii) a Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the applicable credit agreement) plus an applicable margin.
(3) Borrowings under the term loan facilities bear interest at floating rates equal to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (ii) a Base Rate plus an applicable margin.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities
We are party to a $650.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility maturing in January 2022, with options to extend the maturity date to January 2023, pursuant to certain terms and conditions and payment of an extension fee. As

of March 31,September 30, 2019, we had no$100.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $650.0$550.0 million borrowing capacity remaining on our senior unsecured revolving credit facility. Interest is paid on the periodic advances under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility at varying rates, based upon either LIBOR or the alternate base rate, plus an additional margin amount. The interest rate depends upon our leverage ratio pursuant to the provisions of the credit facility agreement. We have the ability to increase the aggregate borrowing capacity of our senior unsecured revolving credit facility to up to $1.3 billion, subject to lender approval. We intend to repay indebtedness incurred under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility from time to time out of cash flows from operations and, as market conditions permit, from the net proceeds of issuances of additional equity and debt securities and from the net proceeds of dispositions of hotel properties.
We also have a $10.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "PHL Credit Facility") to be used for PHL's working capital and general corporate purposes. This credit facility has substantially similar terms as our senior unsecured revolving credit facility and matures in January 2022. Borrowings under the PHL Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin, depending on our leverage ratio. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, we had no borrowings under the PHL Credit Facility.
Unsecured Term Loan Facilities
We are party to senior unsecured term loans with different maturities. Each unsecured term loan bears interest at a variable rate of a benchmark interest rate plus an applicable margin, depending on our leverage ratio. We entered into interest rate swap agreements to fix the LIBOR rate on a portion of these unsecured term loans. Information about our senior unsecured term loans is found in the table above and Note 5 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Senior Unsecured Notes
We have two unsecured notes outstanding, $60.0 million of senior unsecured notes bearing a fixed interest rate of 4.70% per annum and maturing in December 2023 (the "Series A Notes") and $40.0 million of senior unsecured notes bearing a fixed interest rate of 4.93% per annum and maturing in December 2025 (the "Series B Notes"). The terms of the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes are substantially similar to those of our senior unsecured revolving credit facility, as amended and restated. 
Issuance of Shares of Beneficial Interest
On February 22, 2016, we announced that our board of trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of the Company's outstanding common shares. Under this program, we may repurchase common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. We may suspend or discontinue this program at any time. No common shares were repurchased by the Company under the share repurchase program during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, $56.6 million of common shares remained available for repurchase under this program.
On July 27, 2017, we announced that our board of trustees authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of the Company's outstanding common shares. Under this program, we may repurchase common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. We may suspend or discontinue this program at any time. This $100.0 million share repurchase program will commence upon the completion of our $150.0 million share repurchase program.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Our principal sources of cash are cash from operations, borrowings under mortgage financings and other debt, draws on our credit facilities, proceeds from offerings of our equity securities and hotel property sales. Our principal uses of cash are asset acquisitions, debt service, capital investments, operating costs, corporate expenses and dividends.
Cash Provided by Operations. Our cash provided by operating activities was $56.3$316.1 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. Our cash from operations includes the operating activities of the 6157 hotels we owned as of March 31,September 30, 2019, offset by corporate expenses and merger-related transaction expenses. Our cash provided by operating activities was $41.3$170.8 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018. Our cash from operations includes the operating activities of the 28 hotels we wholly owned as of March 31,September 30, 2018.
Cash Used in and Provided by and Used In Investing Activities. Our cash provided by investing activities was $201.7$319.3 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, we invested $43.3$118.0 million in improvements to our hotel properties and received $245.1$437.9 million from sales of hotel properties. Our cash used in investing activities was $174.4$513.4 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, we invested $16.2$56.9 million in improvements to our hotel properties, and purchased $158.3$356.2 million in marketable securities.securities, sold $6.7 million in marketable securities, paid the $112.0 million termination fee on LaSalle's behalf related to their previous merger agreement and received $5.1 million in property insurance proceeds.

Cash Used in and Provided by and Used In Financing Activities. Our cash used in financing activities was $288.8$686.4 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, we borrowed $1.9$211.9 million under the revolving credit facilities, repaid $171.9$281.9 million under the revolving credit facilities, repaid $70.6$451.8 million of debt, repurchased $4.0

million of common shares for tax withholding purposes in connection with vested share-based equity awards, paid $43.6$159.5 million in distributions and paid $0.7$1.1 million in other transactions. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, cash provided by financing activities was $123.8$336.6 million. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, we borrowed $226.3$500.2 million under the revolving credit facilities, repaid $68.3$151.2 million under the revolving credit facilities, borrowed $100.0 million under our fifth term loan, repaid $0.6$1.8 million of debt, repurchased $2.5 million of common shares for tax withholding purposes in connection with vested share-based equity awards, paid $30.8$91.5 million in distributions and paid $0.3$15.7 million in other transactions.financing costs.
Capital Investments
We maintain and intend to continue maintaining all of our hotels, including each hotel that we acquire in the future, in good repair and condition and in conformity with applicable laws and regulations and when applicable, in accordance with the franchisor’s standards and the agreed-upon requirements in our management agreements. Routine capital investments will be administered by the hotel management companies. However, we maintain approval rights over the capital investments as part of the annual budget process and as otherwise required from time to time.
From time to time, certain of our hotel properties may undergo renovations as a result of our decision to upgrade portions of the hotels, such as guestrooms, meeting space and restaurants, in order to better compete with other hotels in our markets. In addition, after we acquire a hotel property, we are often required by the franchisor or brand manager, if there is one, to complete a property improvement plan (“PIP”) in order to bring the hotel property up to the franchisor’s or brand’s standards. Generally, we expect to fund renovations and improvements with available cash, restricted cash, borrowings under our credit facility, or proceeds from new mortgage debt or equity offerings.
For the threenine months endedMarch 31,September 30, 2019, we invested $43.3$118.0 million in capital investments to reposition and improve the properties we own. We expect to invest approximately $110.0$45.0 million to $140.0$65.0 million in capital investments for our hotels through the remainder of 2019, including a $21.0$16.0 million renovation at HiltonThe Westin San Diego Resort & SpaGaslamp Quarter and a $16.0 million renovation at Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown, both of which are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020. We will also commence a $25.0 million renovation at Donovan Hotel upon its closure in November 2019. This renovation is expected to be completed during 2019.the second quarter of 2020 at which time the hotel will be relaunched with our "Unofficial Z Collection" proprietary brand.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The table below summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods (in thousands):
 
Payments due by periodPayments due by period
Total 
Less
than 1
year
 
1 to 3
years
 
3 to 5
years
 
More
than 5
years
Total 
Less
than 1
year
 
1 to 3
years
 
3 to 5
years
 
More
than 5
years
Mortgage loans (1)
$69,685
 $69,685
 


 


 


$67,202
 $67,202
 $
 $
 $
Term loans (2)
2,695,558
 88,833
 842,478
 1,651,357
 112,890
2,228,542
 69,677
 497,391
 1,551,101
 110,373
Unsecured notes (1)
127,904
 4,792
 9,584
 69,584
 43,944
125,508
 4,792
 9,584
 68,174
 42,958
Borrowings under credit facilities (3)

 
 
 
 
108,481
 3,704
 104,777
 
 
Hotel and ground leases (4)
1,243,367
 16,734
 33,700
 33,903
 1,159,030
1,235,016
 16,793
 33,744
 33,957
 1,150,522
Capital lease obligation66,126
 1,234
 2,562
 2,663
 59,667
65,511
 1,243
 2,596
 2,683
 58,989
Refundable membership initiation deposits (5)
31,118
 273
 
 
 30,845
30,765
 243
 
 
 30,522
Purchase commitments (6)
7,903
 7,903
 

 

 

14,786
 14,786
 
 
 
Corporate office lease7,093
 1,037
 2,161
 2,281
 1,614
17,145
 1,239
 4,089
 2,481
 9,336
Total$4,248,754
 $190,491
 $890,485
 $1,759,788
 $1,407,990
$3,892,956
 $179,679
 $652,181
 $1,658,396
 $1,402,700
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(1) 
Amounts include principal and interest.

(2) 
Amounts include principal and interest. Borrowings under the term loan facilities bear interest at floating rates equal to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (ii) a Base Rate plus an applicable margin.
(3) 
Amounts include principal and interest under the two revolving credit facilities. Interest expense is calculated based on the weighted-average interest rate for all outstanding credit facility borrowings as of March 31,September 30, 2019. It is assumed that the outstanding borrowings will be repaid upon maturity with fixed interest-only payments until then.
(4) 
Our leases may require minimum fixed rent payments, percentage rent payments based on a percentage of revenues in excess of certain thresholds or rent payments equal to the greater of a minimum fixed rent or percentage rent. Minimum fixed rent may be adjusted annually by increases in consumer price index ("CPI") and may be subject to minimum and maximum increases. The table above reflects only minimum fixed rent for all periods presented and does not include assumptions for CPI adjustments.

minimum and maximum increases. The table above reflects only minimum fixed rent for all periods presented and does not include assumptions for CPI adjustments.
(5) 
Represents refundable initiation membership deposits from club members at LaPlaya.
(6) 
Amounts represent purchase orders and contracts that have been executed for renovation projects at the properties. We are committed to these purchase orders and contracts and anticipate making similar arrangements in the future with the existing properties or any future properties that we may acquire.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Inflation
We rely on the performance of the hotels to increase revenues to keep pace with inflation. Generally, our hotel operators possess the ability to adjust room rates daily, except for group or corporate rates contractually committed to in advance, although competitive pressures may limit the ability of our operators to raise rates faster than inflation or even at the same rate.
Seasonality
Demand in the lodging industry is affected by recurring seasonal patterns which are greatly influenced by overall economic cycles, geographic locations, weather and customer mix at the hotels. Generally, our hotels have lower revenue, operating income and cash flow in the first quarter of each year and higher revenue, operating income and cash flow in the third quarter of each year.
Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the effects of interest rate changes. We may enter into derivative instruments including interest rate swaps, caps and collars to manage or hedge interest rate risk. Derivative instruments are subject to fair value reporting at each reporting date and the increase or decrease in fair value is recorded in net income (loss) or accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), based on the applicable hedge accounting guidance. Derivatives expose the Company to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counter parties under the terms of the interest rate hedge agreements. The Company believes it minimizes the credit risk by transacting with major credit-worthy financial institutions.
The Company has interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $1.4$2.2 billion to hedge variable interest rates on our unsecured term loans.
We have designated these pay-fixed, receive-floating interest rate swap derivatives as cash flow hedges. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, there was $(9.0)$(7.9) million and $(38.0) million in unrealized (loss) gain, (loss)respectively, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.income (loss). For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, the Companythere was $0.8 million and $8.1 million in unrealized (loss) gain, respectively, recorded an unrealized gain (loss) of $5.3 million in accumulated other comprehensive income.income (loss).
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. We seek to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs by closely monitoring our variable rate debt and converting such debt to fixed rates when we deem such conversion advantageous. From time to time, we may enter into interest rate swap agreements or other interest rate hedging contracts. While these agreements are intended to lessen the impact of rising interest rates, they also expose us to the risks that the other parties to the agreements will not perform, that we could incur significant costs associated with the settlement of the agreements, and that the agreements will be unenforceable and the underlying transactions will fail to qualify as highly effective cash flow hedges under guidance included in ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging."

As of March 31,September 30, 2019, $997.5$445.0 million of the Company's aggregate indebtedness (39.8%(20.0% of total indebtedness) was subject to variable interest rates, excluding amounts outstanding under the term loan facilities that have been effectively swapped into fixed rates. If interest rates on our variable rate debt increase or decrease by 0.1 percent, our annual interest expense will increase or decrease by approximately $1.0$0.4 million, respectively.




Item 4. Controls and Procedures.



Disclosure Controls and Procedures


Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


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


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The nature of the operations of our hotels exposes the hotels and us to the risk of claims and litigation in the normal course of business. We are not presently subject to any material litigation nor, to our knowledge, is any litigation threatened against us, other than routine actions for negligence or other claims and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance and all of which collectively are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations or our financial condition.


Item 1A. Risk Factors.


There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019 30,667
 $28.31
 
 
February 1, 2019 - February 28, 2019 96,014
 $32.70
 
 
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 
 $
 
 
Total 126,681
 $31.64
 
 $56,600,000
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019 
 $
 
 
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019 
 $
 
 
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019 
 $
 
 
Total 
 $
 
 $56,600,000
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(1) On February 22, 2016, the Company announced its Board of Trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of the Company's outstanding common shares. Under this program, the Company may repurchase its common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. The Company may suspend or discontinue this

program at any time. The amount in this column does not include the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the $100.0 million share repurchase program that was announced on July 27, 2017, which will commence upon the completion of the Company's $150.0 million share repurchase program. See Note 7 to the accompanying financial statements for more information about the $100.0 million share repurchase program.


Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.


Item 5. Other Information.
None.


Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
 Description of Exhibit
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS XBRL 
Instance Document (1)
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101.SCH XBRL 
Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
101.CAL XBRL 
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
101.LAB XBRL 
Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
101.DEF XBRL 
Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)
101.PRE XBRL 
Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)
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*Management agreement or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Filed herewith.
††Furnished herewith.
(1)
Submitted electronically herewith. Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
   PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST
    
Date:April 25,October 24, 2019 
/s/ JON E. BORTZ
   Jon E. Bortz
   Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer




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