EX-99.2 3 dex992.htm FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISTION OF THE EMBASSY SUITES Financial Statements in connection with the acquistion of the Embassy Suites

Exhibit 99.2

 

E.S. HOTEL ISLA DE VERDE, S.E.

 

Unaudited March 31, 2005 Financial Statements


 

Embassy Suites San Juan

 

BALANCE SHEETS

 

December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005

 

     (Unaudited)
3/31/2005


    (Audited)
12/31/2004


 
ASSETS               

CURRENT ASSETS:

              

Cash and cash equivalents (including $1,169,939 and $704,133 in restricted replacement reserves in 2004 & at 3/31/05, respectively)

   $ 2,622,621     2,939,513  

Accounts receivable

     1,323,776     1,308,777  

Accounts receivable affiliates

     —       —    

Inventory

     86,906     88,163  

Prepaid expenses

     194,560     405,074  
    


 

Total current assets

     4,227,863     4,741,527  

Investments - marketable securities

     1,867,509     995,601  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

              

Land and land improvements

     7,363,106     7,363,106  

Building

     36,096,847     36,159,972  

Construction in Progress

     —       —    

Equipment and furnishings

     13,726,487     13,443,386  

Equipment under capital lease

     380,903     380,903  
    


 

Total property and equipment

     57,567,343     57,347,367  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (20,080,535 )   (19,669,665 )
    


 

Property and equipment, net

     37,486,808     37,677,702  

OTHER ASSETS:

              

Security Deposits

     5,197,965     5,197,965  

Loan fees

     1,894,014     1,917,689  
    


 

Total other assets

     7,091,979     7,115,654  
    


 

Total assets

   $ 50,674,159     50,530,484  
    


 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY               

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

              

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 466,072     1,177,586  

Current portion of capital lease obligation

              

Accounts payable

     140,014     212,798  

Accrued expenses

     2,223,748     2,131,947  

Advance deposits

     387,614     253,016  
    


 

Total current liabilities

     3,217,448     3,775,347  

Long-term portion of capital lease obligation

     —       —    

Notes Payable

     633,929     660,714  

Interest rate swap

     —       —    

Long-term debt

     35,380,000     35,380,000  
    


 

Total liabilities

     39,231,377     39,816,061  

PARTNERS’ EQUITY

     11,442,782     10,714,423  
    


 

Total liabilities and partners’ equity

   $ 50,674,159     50,530,484  
    


 

 

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Embassy Suites San Juan

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY

 

For the periods ended March 31, 2005 & March 31, 2004

 

    

(Unaudited)

3/31/2005


   

(Unaudited)

3/31/2004


 

REVENUES:

                

Rooms department

   $ 4,521,366     $ 4,470,325  

Food and beverage department

     955,097       873,209  

Casino operating department

     1,645,976       1,371,638  

Other operating departments

     209,052       251,234  
    


 


Total revenues

     7,331,491       6,966,406  

OPERATING EXPENSES:

                

Rooms department

     621,876       608,978  

Food and beverage department

     743,263       642,613  

Other operating departments

     298,393       282,767  

Casino operating department

     1,422,369       1,207,770  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     835,053       779,542  

Depreciation and amortization

     410,871       428,872  
    


 


Total operating expenses

     4,331,825       3,950,542  
    


 


NET OPERATING INCOME

     2,999,666       3,015,864  

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

                

Interest expense

     (778,827 )     (809,783 )

Interest income

     62,314       47,855  

Other income - net

     (1,554,794 )     (1,615,987 )
    


 


Total other income (expense)

     (2,271,307 )     (2,377,915 )
    


 


NET INCOME (LOSS)

     728,359       637,949  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Embassy Suites San Juan

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

For the periods ended March 31, 2005 & March 31, 2004

 

     31-Mar-05

    31-Mar-04

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

REVENUES

                

Suite Revenue

     4,521,366       4,470,325  

Food & Beverage Revenue

     955,097       873,209  

Other Revenue

     1,855,027       1,622,872  
    


 


TOTAL REVENUE

     7,331,490       6,966,406  
    


 


DEPARTMENT EXPENSE

     (2,988,821 )     (2,716,123 )

OVERHEAD EXPENSE

     (1,357,707 )     (1,247,394 )
    


 


CASH FROM OPERATIONS

     2,984,962       3,002,889  
    


 


Other Income

     62,313       47,856  

Management/Incentive Fees

     (226,361 )     (211,748 )

Royalty Fees

     (180,855 )     (178,813 )

Insurance — Adjust WC from above

     (214,940 )     (211,848 )

Taxes - cash payments

     —         (0 )

Licenses and Fees - adjust above

     (56,719 )     (50,000 )

Interest Expense

     (663,060 )     (677,892 )

Capital Lease Expense

     (125,279 )     (133,333 )

Miscellaneous Expense

     (38,475 )     (20,475 )
    


 


CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS

     1,541,586       1,566,635  
    


 


ADJ. TO RECONCILE NI TO NET CASH FROM OPER.

                

Working Capital Changes

     (167,410 )     (504,681 )

Net Change in Casino Operating Cash

     292,418       (205,618 )

Working Capital - Intercompany/Due to Manager

     278,628       202,359  

Tax & Insurance Deposit

     —         —    

Capital Reserve Deposit

     (292,018 )     (268,404 )
    


 


NET CASH FROM OPERATIONS

     1,653,204       790,292  
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITY:

                

Assets Purchased/Inventory Adjustments

     (219,975 )     (7,245 )

  Asset Purchases included in CRR wire

     —         129,149  

  From / (To) Capital Replacement Reserve

     311,632       (70,187 )
    


 


NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITY

     91,657       51,717  
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITY:

                

2005 Owner Distribution

     —         —    

2004 Incentive Fees

     (136,190 )     —    

Partnership Income Tax Estimates/Efron Settlement

     —         —    

Debt Financing Costs

     (140,488 )     (143,387 )

Deposits Held by Trustee

     —         —    

Addition to Debt

     —         —    
       —         —    

Principal Payments-Cost Overrun, HDC, Slot Lease

     (251,133 )     (251,134 )

Principal Mortgage Payments

     (350,000 )     (330,000 )
    


 


NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITY

     (877,810 )     (724,521 )
    


 


Beginning Balance of Cash

     1,324,147       1,000,948  

CASH FLOW B/F REQ W.C.

     2,191,197       1,118,437  
    


 


Required Minimum W/C

     (200,000 )     (200,000 )
    


 


Property Tax Reserve

     —         —    
    


 


REMAINING CASH FLOW

     1,991,197       918,437  
    


 


CUMULATIVE CASH FLOW

     1,991,197       918,437  
    


 


Less: Operational Due to Manager

     (420,849 )     (240,617 )
    


 


Less: A/P on Hold

     —         —    
    


 


DISTRIBUTABLE CASH AMOUNT

   $ 1,570,348     $ 677,820  
    


 


 

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Embassy Suites San Juan

STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

For the period ended March 31, 2005

 

2005 Q1 Roll Forward of Shareholders’ Equity


   Common

   Paid-In Capital

   Retained Earnings

    Total

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2005

   —      20,147,761    (9,433,339 )   10,714,422

Net Income, Q1 2005

   —      —      728,359     728,359

Distributions, Q1 2005

   —      —      —       —  
    
  
  

 

Ending Balance, March 31, 2005

   —      20,147,761    (8,704,980 )   11,442,781

 

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Embassy Suites San Juan

(A wholly-owned subsidiary of E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E.)

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

March 31, 2005 ($000’s Omitted)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Embassy Suites San Juan (“Hotel”), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E. (“Parent”), is managed and operated by Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (“Embassy”).

 

1. Use of Estimates in Financial Statements

 

In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

All highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity date of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. The hotel maintains cash balances from time to time which exceed federally insured limits. The hotel believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

 

3. Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and consist primarily of food and beverages. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.

 

4. Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: Hotel buildings – 40 years, Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment – 8 years, and Computer/Software – 3 years. Depreciation and amortization expense was $411 and $429 for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

Property and equipment are carried at cost. Expenditures, which materially increase values or extend lives are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are charged against earnings as incurred. The hotel has assessed the fair value of the property based on current market valuations and have noted no impairment in such assets for the years presented.

 

The hotel will review for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the hotel property may not be recoverable. Events or circumstances that may cause a review include, but are not limited to, adverse changes in the demand for lodging at the hotel due to declining local economic conditions and/or new hotel construction in the same hotel market. When such conditions exist, management will perform an analysis to determine if the estimated undiscounted future cash flows from operations and the proceeds from the ultimate disposition of the property exceed its carrying value. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an adjustment to reduce the carrying amount to the related property’s estimated fair value is recorded and an impairment loss recognized.

 

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The fair value of the hotel property is estimated through a market valuation and an estimate of the proceeds that would be realized through disposition.

 

If actual conditions differ from the assumptions, the actual results the asset’s future operations and fair value could be significantly different from the estimated results and value used in the analysis.

 

Hotel operating equipment consisting primarily of linens, glassware and other utensils held for future use is stated at cost, according to industry practice, and included in property and equipment on the accompanying balance sheet. The items are not depreciated but are charged to hotel operating expenses when acquired.

 

5. Deferred Charges and Other

 

Deferred charges and other consists of loan fees and franchise fees.

 

6. Casino Operations

 

The casino consists primarily of table games and slot machines, which are regulated by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (“Tourism”). The slot machines (“the Machines”) are operated by Tourism, which remits to the Partnership a commission based upon activity. Table games revenues is the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.

 

7. Accounts Receivable

 

The hotel considers its accounts receivable to be largely collectible; although, an allowance for doubtful accounts of $22 has been recorded at March 31, 2005, respectively. If amounts that exceed this allowance become uncollectible, they will be charged to operations when that determination is made.

 

8. Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue associated with room rental, food and beverage sales and other hotel revenues are recognized as the related services are delivered.

 

9. Advertising

 

Costs related to advertising are expensed as incurred. The hotel’s advertising expense was $23 and $13 for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

10. New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” which clarifies certain implementation issues raised by constituents and amended SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” to included the conclusions reached by the FASB on certain FASB Staff Implementation Issues that, while inconsistent with Statement 133’s conclusions, were considered by the Board to be preferable; amends SFAS No. 133’s discussion of financial guarantee contracts and the application of the shortcut method to an interest-rate swap agreement that includes an embedded option and amends other pronouncements.

 

The guidance in Statement 149 is effective for new contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after that date. Management adopted SFAS No. 149 effective July 1, 2003, as required, without material effect on the hotel’s financial position or results of operations.

 

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NOTE B - LONG-TERM DEBT

 

The composition of long-term debt at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 is as follows:

 

     (Unaudited)
March 31, 2004


   (Audited)
2004


Mortgage note on hotel:

             

First mortgage with an interest rate at 7.132%

   $ 35,380    $ 35,380

Less current maturities

     466      1,178
    

  

Total

   $ 34,914    $ 34,202
    

  

Long-term debt matures as follows:

             

Due in:

             

2005

   $ 518       

2006

     887       

2007

     957       

2008

     1,057       

2009

     1,107       

Thereafter

     32,032       
    

      

Total

   $ 36,558       
    

      

 

NOTE C - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Management Fees - The partnership entered into a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Embassy). Under the agreement Embassy, at the Partnership’s expense, will direct the operation of the Hotel until March 15, 2017. Embassy will earn a basic management fee equal to 3% of the Adjusted Gross Revenue, as defined in the agreement, with respect to each fiscal month and an incentive management fee as follows:

 

  (1) One percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow, as defined in the agreement, after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment, as defined in the agreement equal to 10% per annum.

 

  (2) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 12% annum.

 

  (3) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 15% per annum.

 

Management fees charged to operations amounted to $370 and $416 for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

Note Payable To Partner - Note payable to partner represents a 2% over the prevailing 90-day LIBOR rate note payable to Hotel Development Corporation in annual installments of $224,348 plus interest beginning in March 2002. The note will be paid from available cash flow from operations, as defined in the Partnership agreement, reduced by certain letter of credit fees.

 

Related Parties - Related parties as used in these financial statements consist of Hilton Hotels Corporation and Promus Hotel Corporation, which owns 100% of Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. The partnership has a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico) Inc. for the operation of the Hotel. Refer to Note D for further information.

 

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NOTE D - COMMITMENTS

 

Subject to the terms of the agreement, Embassy Suites, Inc. (ESI) has granted the Partnership a license to use the Embassy Suites hotel system and its related trademarks until March 15, 2017. ESI will earn the following monthly fees:

 

  (1) A royalty of 1% of the Gross Suite Revenue, as defined in the agreement.

 

  (2) A technical assistance fee of 3% of the Gross Suite Revenue.

 

  (3) A marketing and reservation contribution of 3.5% of the Gross Suite Revenue, but not less than $1.75 per guest suite per night

 

Franchise fees charged to operations amounted to $181 and $1,148 for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

NOTE E – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

 

Interest paid amounted to $717 and $762 for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

NOTE F – INCOME TAXES

 

The special partnership is subject to the provisions of Supplement K of Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 1994, as amended. In accordance with such legislation, the Partnership is not taxable as such; rather each partner reports his or its distributable share of the Partnership’s profit or loss for a particular year on his or its income tax return.

 

In accordance with the terms of the Concession of Tax Credits and Tax Exemption No. 94-78-T-6 as amended issued pursuant to the Puerto Rico Tourism Development Act of 1993 (the act), the Hotel was granted 90% exemption with respect to income and property taxes arising from tourist activities, as defined in the Act, and 100% exemption on license fees, excise taxes and other municipal taxes.

 

A reconciliation of the net income per financial statements to net income per tax return is as follows:

 

     (Unaudited)
Q1, 2005


   (Unaudited)
Q1, 2004


Net income before taxes

   $ 728,359    $ 637,949

Amortization of Deferred Finance Charges

     31,833      31,833

Exempt Tourism Development Income

     684,173      602,804
    

  

Anticipated Net income (loss) per tax return

   $ 76,019    $ 66,978

 

NOTE G – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The hotel was sold on June 28, 2005 to Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. for $60 million.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

AND

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT


E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

     PAGE

CONTENTS     

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

   1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

    

Balance sheets

   2

Statements of income and partners’ capital

   3

Statements of cash flows

   4-5

Notes to financial statements

   6-15


INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

 

To the Partners,

E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E.

Carolina, Puerto Rico.

 

We have audited the balance sheets of E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E. as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of income and partners’ capital and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E. as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Perdomo Ferrer & Company PSC

 

February 25, 2003

 

Stamp 1839183 of the P.R.

Society of Certified Public

Accountants has been affixed

to the file copy of this report.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

BALANCE SHEETS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

     2002

   2001

-ASSETS-              

CURRENT ASSETS:

             

Cash (Notes 12 and 13)

   $ 2,804,311    $ 3,486,051

Accounts receivable - Trade (Note 12)

     990,183      730,031

Inventory (Note 1)

     114,794      145,315

Prepaid expenses

     394,853      243,644
    

  

Total current assets

     4,304,141      4,605,041
    

  

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net (Notes 1, 3 and 6)

     39,883,845      40,990,814
    

  

RESTRICTED RESERVES (Note 13)

     5,447,944      4,996,443
    

  

DEFERRED COSTS – Net (Notes 1 and 4)

     2,099,995      2,198,592
    

  

NOTE RECEIVABLE FROM PARTNER (Note 5)

     160,191      160,191
    

  

TOTAL

   $ 51,896,116    $ 52,951,081
    

  

-LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL-              

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Current portion of:

             

Obligations under capital leases (Note 1)

     7,937      97,052

Notes payable:

             

Partner (Note 6)

     224,348      224,348

Other (Note 7)

     709,343      686,283

Accounts payable:

             

Trade

     692,968      188,422

Related party (Notes 2 and 8)

     384,168      174,088

Accrued expenses

     1,889,213      1,801,542
    

  

Total current liabilities

     3,907,977      3,171,735
    

  

LONG-TERM DEBT:

             

Obligations under capital leases (Note 1)

            8,257

Notes payable:

             

Partner (Note 6)

     448,696      673,044

Other (Note 7)

     37,619,970      38,329,312
    

  

Total long-term debt

     38,068,666      39,010,613
    

  

COMMITMENTS (Note 8)

             

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

     9,919,473      10,768,733
    

  

TOTAL

   $ 51,896,116    $ 52,951,081
    

  

 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

     2002

    2001

 

REVENUES: (Note 1)

                

Rooms

   $ 13,516,512     $ 14,497,331  

Casino:

                

Table games

     2,038,418       1,950,405  

Slot machines

     3,788,290       3,916,951  

Food and beverage

     3,410,663       3,257,003  

Other income

     1,862,937       1,952,964  
    


 


Total revenues

     24,616,820       25,574,654  
    


 


OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: (Notes 1, 8 and 10)

                

Rooms

     13,223,228       13,471,036  

Casino

     4,634,616       4,777,727  

Food and beverage

     1,896,611       2,182,105  
    


 


Total expenses

     19,754,455       20,430,868  
    


 


INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     4,862,365       5,143,786  

OTHER EXPENSE - Interest

     3,411,625       3,570,682  
    


 


NET INCOME

     1,450,740       1,573,104  

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL:

                

Beginning of year

     10,768,733       10,890,115  

Less: Partners distribution

     (2,300,000 )     (1,694,486 )
    


 


End of year

   $ 9,919,473     $ 10,768,733  
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

     2002

    2001

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Net income

   $ 1,450,740     $ 1,573,104  

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET

                

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Amortization

     98,600       98,600  

Depreciation

     2,122,490       3,175,433  

Change in assets:

                

(Increase) decrease in:

                

Accounts receivable

     (260,155 )     1,120,953  

Inventory

     30,520       (8,573 )

Prepaid expenses

     (151,209 )     (129,561 )

Changes in liabilities:

                

Increase (decrease) in:

                

Accounts payable

     714,627       (380,113 )

Accrued expenses

     87,670       (578,065 )
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,093,283       4,871,778  
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                

Purchase of property and equipment

     (1,015,521 )     (1,213,611 )

Increase in restricted reserves

     (451,500 )     (1,705,567 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (1,467,021 )   $ (2,919,178 )
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

     2002

    2001

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                

Proceeds from loans

           $ 72,747  

Payments of:

                

Obligations under capital leases

   $ (97,373 )     (188,844 )

Note payable to partner

     (224,347 )     (364,348 )

Other notes payable

     (686,282 )     (653,567 )

Partners’ distribution

     (2,300,000 )     (1,694,486 )
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,308,002 )     (2,828,498 )
    


 


DECREASE IN CASH

     (681,740 )     (875,898 )
    


 


CASH AT:

                

BEGINNING OF YEAR

     3,486,051       4,361,949  
    


 


END OF YEAR

   $ 2,804,311     $ 3,486,051  
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

 

a) ORGANIZATION:

 

The Partnership was organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on December 23, 1992 and later amended and reinstated on April 15, 1995 to develop, build and operate a 299-suite hotel and casino in the municipality of Carolina, Puerto Rico known as the Embassy Suites Hotel® and Casino-San Juan (the Hotel).

 

The Partnership entered into a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Embassy) where at the Partnership’s expense, Embassy directs the operation of the Hotel.

 

b) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS:

 

Financing costs, comprised principally of legal, accounting and loan fees, have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the debt. During the development stage interest cost was capitalized as a financing cost and included in real estate under development. Amortization is being provided in a manner consistent with the interest method (level yield) and charged to operations since operations commenced.

 

c) LEASES:

 

Leases which meet certain criteria are classified as capital leases, and assets and liabilities are recorded at amounts equal to the lesser of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased properties at the beginning of the respective lease terms. Such assets are amortized evenly over the related lease terms or their economic lives which ever is shorter. Depreciation of assets under capital lease is included in depreciation expense. Interest expense relating to the lease liabilities is recorded to effect constant rates of interest over the terms of the leases.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Cont’d)

 

d) ESTIMATES:

 

The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.

 

e) INVENTORY:

 

Inventory, consisting mainly of food, beverage and linen, is stated at cost, on the first-in-first-out method, not in excess of market.

 

f) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method based on the respective estimated useful life of the assets.

 

g) CASINO OPERATIONS:

 

The casino consists primarily of table games and slot machines, which are regulated by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (“Tourism”). The slot machines (“the Machines”) are operated by Tourism, which remits to the Partnership a commission based upon activity. Table games revenues is the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.

 

2. RELATED PARTIES:

 

Related parties as used in these financial statements consist of Hilton Hotels Corporation and Promus Hotel Corporation, which owns 100% of Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. The Partnership has a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. for the operation of the Hotel. Refer to Note 8 for further information.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Property and equipment as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 consist of the following:

 

     2002

    2001

 

Land and land improvements

   $ 7,300,000     $ 7,300,000  

Hotel building

     36,109,103       36,064,226  

Equipment under capital lease

     380,903       2,299,148  

Furniture and fixtures

     12,328,315       9,352,472  
    


 


Total

     56,118,321       55,015,846  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (16,234,476 )     (14,025,032 )
    


 


Property and equipment - Net

   $ 39,883,845     $ 40,990,814  
    


 


 

Accumulated depreciation of equipment under lease amounted to $380,903 and $2,202,116 for 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

4. DEFERRED COSTS:

 

Deferred costs as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 consist of the following:

 

     2002

   2001

Franchise fee (Net of amortization of $58,875 and $48,875, respectively)

   $ 91,125    $ 101,125

Financing costs (Net of amortization of $243,651 and $155,050, respectively)

     2,008,870      2,097,467
    

  

Total

   $ 2,099,995    $ 2,198,592
    

  

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

5. NOTE RECEIVABLE FROM PARTNER:

 

Note receivable from Embassy Suites (Isla Verde), Inc. represents a non interest bearing note for the payment of an operating deficit, defined as the amount operating expenses exceed adjusted gross revenues for each calendar year occurring after the hotel/casino commenced operations.

 

6. NOTE PAYABLE TO PARTNER:

 

Note payable to partner consist of a 2% over the prevailing 90-day LIBOR rate note payable to Hotel Development Corporation in annual installments of $224,348 plus interest beginning in March 2001.

 

The note will be paid from available cash flow from operations, as defined in the Partnership agreement, reduced by certain letter of credit fees. Remaining principal maturities of note payable to partner, are as follows:

 

Year ending

December 31,


   Amount

2003

   $ 224,348

2004

     224,348

2005

     224,348
    

Total

   $ 673,044
    

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

7. OTHER NOTES PAYABLE:

 

Other notes payables as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:

 

     2002

   2001

* 1% over the Citibank prime rate note payable in monthly installments of $8,929 plus interest. The slot machine revenues secure the note up to a maximum of $300,000 annually

   $ 982,118    $ 1,089,265

12% loan payable in monthly installments of $2,416 including interest. The note is secured by slot machines

     27,195      51,330

** Loan payable to the Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority (AFICA). In connection with the loan agreement AFICA issued Tourism Revenue Bonds, 2000 Series A and Series B amounting to $38,400,000. The Puerto Rico Tourism Development Fund issued an irrevocable transferable stand-by letter of credit to secure the payment of principal and interest on the bonds when due. Interest on the bonds will accrue from their date of issuance and will be payable monthly on the first day of each month, commencing on April 1, 2000. The Bonds are also secured by a mortgage on the Hotel. The bonds have an average coupon of 7.132%.

     37,320,000      37,875,000
    

  

Total

     38,329,313      39,015,595

Less current portion

     709,343      686,283
    

  

Long-term debt

   $ 37,619,970    $ 38,329,312
    

  

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

7. OTHER NOTES PAYABLE: (Cont’d)

 

Principal maturities of notes payable for the next five (5) years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Year ending

December 31,


   Amount

2003

   $ 709,343

2004

     772,148

2005

     807,148

2006

     887,148

2007

     957,148

Thereafter

     34,196,378
    

Total

   $ 38,329,313
    


* The loan agreement requires the Partnership to seek the bank’s written consent in order to: create additional liens on the Partnership’s property; guarantee debts; consolidate or merge with another entity; with certain exceptions, create additional liabilities; lend to partners and distribute earnings.
** The Partnership may acquire, consolidate with or merge into another entity, or transfer to another entity all or substantially all its assets and thereafter dissolve, if: (i) the Puerto Rico Tourism Development Fund gives its prior consent in writing to the extent such consent is required under the Reimbursement Agreement; (ii) the successor or transferee is solvent and irrevocably and unconditionally assumes in writing all the obligations of the Partnership; (iii) such consolidation, merger or transfer shall cause the Partnership not to comply with the covenants provided in section 5.10(a) or 5.10(b) or not to comply with the representations made in Section 2.02(g) of the loan agreement; and (iv) immediately after such consolidation, merger or transfer neither the Partnership nor such successor or transferee shall be in default in the performance or observance of any duties, obligations or covenants under the loan agreement.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

8. COMMITMENTS:

 

a) Management agreement:

 

The Partnership entered into a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Embassy). Under the agreement Embassy, at the Partnership’s expense, will direct the operation of the Hotel until March 15, 2017. Embassy will earn a basic management fee equal to 3% of the Adjusted Gross Revenue, as defined in the agreement, with respect to each fiscal month and an incentive management fee as follows:

 

  (1) One percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow, as defined in the agreement, after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment, as defined in the agreement, equal to 10% per annum.

 

  (2) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 12% per annum.

 

  (3) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 15% per annum.

 

Basic management fees charged to operations amounted to $730,285 and $764,613 in 2002 and 2001, respectively. Incentive management fee amounted to $486,686 and $752,807 in 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

b) Embassy Suites International License Agreement:

 

Subject to the terms of the agreement, Embassy Suites, Inc. (ESI) has granted the Partnership a license to use the Embassy Suites hotel system and its related trademarks until March 15, 2017. ESI will earn the following monthly fees:

 

  (1) A royalty of 1% of the Gross Suites Revenue, as defined in the agreement.

 

  (2) A technical assistance fee of 3% of the Gross Suites Revenue.

 

  (3) A marketing and reservation contribution of 3.5% of the Gross Suites Revenue, but not less than $1.75 per guest suite per night.

 

Franchise fees charged to operations amounted to $1,024,612 and $1,087,300 in 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

9. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:

 

Interest paid amounted to $3,184,173 and $3,487,558 in 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

10. OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

Operating costs and expenses as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 consist of the following:

 

     2002

     Rooms

   Casino

  

Food and

Beverage


   Total

Direct costs

   $ 3,859,397    $ 2,072,470    $ 1,576,764    $ 7,508,631

General and administrative

     4,681,963      2,140,251      319,847      7,142,061

Sales and advertising

     641,092                    641,092

Management and franchise fees

     1,941,207      300,376             2,241,583

Depreciation and amortization

     2,099,569      121,519             2,221,088
    

  

  

  

Total expenses

   $ 13,223,228    $ 4,634,616    $ 1,896,611    $ 19,754,455
    

  

  

  

     2001

     Rooms

   Casino

   Food and
Beverage


   Total

Direct costs

   $ 3,596,160    $ 2,082,309    $ 1,818,296    $ 7,496,765

General and administrative

     3,932,770      2,172,053      363,809      6,468,632

Sales and advertising

     559,567                    559,567

Management and franchise fees

     2,238,005      366,715             2,604,720

Depreciation and amortization

     3,144,708      156,476             3,301,184
    

  

  

  

Total expenses

   $ 13,471,210    $ 4,777,553    $ 2,182,105    $ 20,430,868
    

  

  

  

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

11. INCOME TAXES:

 

The special partnership is subject to the provisions of Supplement K of Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 1994, as amended. In accordance with such legislation, the Partnership is not taxable as such, rather each partner reports his or its distributable share of the Partnership’s profit or loss for a particular year on his or its income tax return.

 

In accordance with the terms of the Concession of Tax Credits and Tax Exemption No. 94-78-T-6 as amended issued pursuant to the Puerto Rico Tourism Development Act of 1993 (the Act), the Hotel was granted 90% exemption with respect to income and property taxes arising from tourist activities, as defined in the Act, and 100% exemption on license fees, excise taxes and other municipal taxes.

 

A reconciliation of the net income per financial statements to net income per tax return is as follows:

 

     2002

    2001

 

Net income per financial statements

   $ 1,450,740       1,573,104  

Amortization of financing costs

     127,333       127,333  

Excess of double declining method of depreciation over the straight-line method

     3,339       123,948  

Non deductible expenses

     45,189       28,343  

Exempt Tourism Development Income

     (355,160 )     (440,179 )
    


 


Net income per tax return

   $ 1,271,441     $ 1,412,549  
    


 


Distribution of net income per tax return is as follows:

                

Net income from partially exempt activity

   $ 39,462     $ 48,909  

Ordinary income

     1,231,979       1,363,640  
    


 


Net

   $ 1,271,441     $ 1,412,549  
    


 


 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

 

12. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:

 

The Partnership maintains cash balances at several banks. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. As of December 31, 2002 the Partnership exceeded the insured limits by $2,086,132.

 

Two national airlines represented in the aggregate 24 % and 26% of trade account receivable at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

13. RESTRICTED CASH AND RESERVES:

 

The Partnership is required to maintain a reserve fund in cash to provide for upkeep maintenance and refurbishing of the property, including replacement and additions, in an amount not less than 3% of the non-casino adjusted gross revenues, as defined in the management agreement. The upkeep reserve fund, included in cash, amounted to $363,304 and $546,649 in 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

Restricted reserves consist of the following:

 

     2002

   2001

Debt service reserve fund

   $ 1,894,375    $ 1,894,375

Excess cash flow reserve

     1,943,766      1,721,473

Bond fund

     884,803      680,595

Operating deficit reserve

     700,000      700,000

Other restricted reserve

     25,000       
    

  

Total

   $ 5,447,944    $ 4,996,443
    

  

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

AND

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT


E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

     PAGE

CONTENTS     
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT    1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:     

Balance sheets

   2

Statements of income and partners’ capital

   3

Statements of cash flows

   4-5

Notes to financial statements

   6-14


INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

 

To the Partners,

E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E.

Carolina, Puerto Rico.

 

We have audited the balance sheets of E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E. as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related statements of income and partners’ capital and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E. as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Perdomo Ferrer & Company PSC

 

February 20, 2004

 

Stamp 1965283 of the P.R.

Society of Certified Public

Accountants has been affixed

to the file copy of this report.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

BALANCE SHEETS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

     2003

   2002

-ASSETS-              

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash (Notes 11 and 12)

   $ 2,242,432    $ 2,804,311

Accounts receivable - Trade (Note 11)

     1,317,314      990,183

Inventory (Note 1)

     114,748      114,794

Prepaid expenses

     371,040      394,853
    

  

Total current assets

     4,045,534      4,304,141
    

  

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net (Notes 1, 3 and 6)

     38,876,460      39,883,845
    

  

RESTRICTED RESERVES (Note 12)

     5,487,943      5,447,944
    

  

OTHER ASSETS (Note 4)

     2,266,000      2,260,186
    

  

TOTAL

   $ 50,675,937    $ 51,896,116
    

  

-LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL-              

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Current portion of obligation under capital lease (Note 1)

          $ 7,937

Notes payable:

             

Partner (Note 5)

     224,348      224,348

Other (Note 6)

     772,150      709,343

Accounts payable:

             

Trade

     1,031,759      692,968

Related party (Notes 2 and 7)

     38,258      384,168

Accrued expenses

     2,275,688      1,889,213
    

  

Total current liabilities

     4,342,203      3,907,977
    

  

LONG-TERM DEBT:

             

Notes payable:

             

Partner (Note 5)

     224,347      448,696

Other (Note 6)

     36,847,820      37,619,970
    

  

Total long-term debt

     37,072,167      38,068,666
    

  

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

     9,261,567      9,919,473
    

  

TOTAL

   $ 50,675,937    $ 51,896,116
    

  

 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2


E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

     2003

    2002

 

REVENUES: (Note 1)

 

Rooms

   $ 13,857,909     $ 13,516,512  

Casino:

                

Table games

     1,062,362       2,038,418  

Slot machines

     2,896,407       3,788,290  

Food and beverage

     3,335,029       3,410,663  

Other income

     1,972,270       1,862,937  
    


 


Total revenues

     23,123,977       24,616,820  
    


 


OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: (Notes 1, 7 and 9)

                

Rooms

     12,725,089       13,223,228  

Casino

     4,445,917       4,634,616  

Food and beverage

     1,907,075       1,896,611  
    


 


Total expenses

     19,078,081       19,754,455  
    


 


INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     4,045,896       4,862,365  

OTHER EXPENSE - Interest

     3,487,792       3,411,625  
    


 


NET INCOME

     558,104       1,450,740  

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL:

                

Beginning of year

     9,919,473       10,768,733  

Less: Partners distribution

     (1,216,010 )     (2,300,000 )
    


 


End of year

   $ 9,261,567     $ 9,919,473  
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

     2003

    2002

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Net income

   $ 558,104     $ 1,450,740  

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Amortization

     98,596       98,600  

Depreciation

     1,773,578       2,122,490  

Change in assets:

                

(Increase) decrease in:

                

Accounts receivable

     (327,131 )     (260,155 )

Inventory

     47       30,520  

Prepaid expenses

     23,813       (151,209 )

Deferred costs

     (104,410 )        

Changes in liabilities:

                

Increase (decrease) in:

                

Accounts payable

     (7,122 )     714,627  

Accrued expenses

     386,476       87,670  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,401,951       4,093,283  
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                

Purchase of property and equipment

     (766,193 )     (1,015,521 )

Decrease in restricted reserves

     (40,000 )     (451,500 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (806,193 )   $ (1,467,021 )
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

4


E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

     2003

    2002

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                

Payments of:

                

Obligations under capital leases

   $ (7,936 )   $ (97,373 )

Note payable to partner

     (224,349 )     (224,347 )

Other notes payable

     (709,341 )     (686,282 )

Partners’ distribution

     (1,216,011 )     (2,300,000 )
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (2,157,637 )     (3,308,002 )
    


 


DECREASE IN CASH

     (561,879 )     (681,740 )
    


 


CASH AT:

                

BEGINNING OF YEAR

     2,804,311       3,486,051  
    


 


END OF YEAR

   $ 2,242,432     $ 2,804,311  
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

 

a) ORGANIZATION:

 

The Partnership was organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on December 23, 1992 and later amended and reinstated on April 15, 1995 to develop, build and operate a 299-suite hotel and casino in the municipality of Carolina, Puerto Rico known as the Embassy Suites Hotel® and Casino-San Juan (the Hotel).

 

The Partnership entered into a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Embassy) where at the Partnership’s expense, Embassy directs the operation of the Hotel.

 

b) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS:

 

Financing costs, comprised principally of legal, accounting and loan fees, have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the debt. During the development stage interest cost was capitalized as a financing cost and included in real estate under development. Amortization is being provided in a manner consistent with the interest method (level yield) and charged to operations since operations commenced.

 

c) ESTIMATES:

 

The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.

 

d) INVENTORY:

 

Inventory, consisting mainly of food, beverage and linen, is stated at cost, on the first-in-first-out method, not in excess of market.

 

e) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method based on the respective estimated useful life of the assets.

 

f) CASINO OPERATIONS:

 

The casino consists primarily of table games and slot machines, which are regulated by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (“Tourism”). The slot machines (“the Machines”) are operated by Tourism, which remits to the Partnership a commission based upon activity. Table games revenues is the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

2. RELATED PARTIES:

 

Related parties as used in these financial statements consist of Hilton Hotels Corporation and Promus Hotel Corporation, which owns 100% of Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. The Partnership has a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. for the operation of the Hotel. Refer to Note 8 for further information.

 

3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Property and equipment as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 consist of the following:

 

     2003

    2002

 

Land and land improvements

   $ 7,300,000     $ 7,300,000  

Hotel building

     36,109,104       36,109,103  

Equipment under capital lease

             380,903  

Furniture and fixtures

     13,451,091       12,328,315  
    


 


Total

     56,860,195       56,118,321  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (17,983,735 )     (16,234,476 )
    


 


Property and equipment - Net

   $ 38,876,460     $ 39,883,845  
    


 


 

Accumulated depreciation of equipment under lease amounted to $180,928 for 2002.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

4. OTHER ASSETS:

 

Other assets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 consist of the following:

 

     2003

   2002

Deferred costs:

             

Franchise fee (Net of amortization of $68,875 and $58,875, respectively)

   $ 81,125    $ 91,125

Financing costs (Net of amortization of $332,253 and $243,651, respectively)

     1,920,274      2,008,870
    

  

Total

     2,001,399      2,099,995

*Note receivable from partner

     160,191      160,191

Advance deposits

     104,410       
    

  

Total other assets

   $ 2,266,000    $ 2,260,186
    

  


* Note receivable from Embassy Suites (Isla Verde), Inc. represents a non interest bearing note for the payment of an operating deficit, defined as the amount operating expenses exceed adjusted gross revenues for each calendar year occurring after the hotel/casino commenced operations.

 

5. NOTE PAYABLE TO PARTNER:

 

Note payable to partner represents a 2% over the prevailing 90-day LIBOR rate note payable to Hotel Development Corporation in annual installments of $224,348 plus interest beginning in March 2002. The note will be paid from available cash flow from operations, as defined in the Partnership agreement, reduced by certain letter of credit fees.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

6. OTHER NOTES PAYABLE:

 

Other notes payables as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 are as follows:

 

     2003

   2002

* 1% over the Citibank prime rate note payable in monthly installments of $8,929 plus interest. The slot machine revenues secure the note up to a maximum of $300,000 annually

   $ 874,970    $ 982,118

12% loan payable in monthly installments of $2,416 including interest. The note is secured by slot machines

            27,195

** Loan payable to the Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority (AFICA). In connection with the loan agreement AFICA issued Tourism Revenue Bonds, 2000 Series A and Series B amounting to $38,400,000. The Puerto Rico Tourism Development Fund issued an irrevocable transferable stand-by letter of credit to secure the payment of principal and interest on the bonds when due. Interest on the bonds will accrue from their date of issuance and will be payable monthly on the first day of each month, commencing on April 1, 2000. The Bonds are also secured by a mortgage on the Hotel. The bonds have an average coupon of 7.132%.

     36,745,000      37,320,000
    

  

Total

     37,619,970      38,329,313

Less current portion

     772,150      709,343
    

  

Long-term debt

   $ 36,847,820    $ 37,619,970
    

  

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

6. OTHER NOTES PAYABLE: (Cont’d)

 

Principal maturities of notes payable for the next five (5) years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Year ending

December 31,


   Amount

2004

     772,150

2005

     807,148

2006

     887,148

2007

     957,148

2008

     1,057,148

Thereafter

     33,139,228
    

Total

   $ 37,619,970
    


* The loan agreement requires the Partnership to seek the bank’s written consent in order to: create additional liens on the Partnership’s property; guarantee debts; consolidate or merge with another entity; with certain exceptions, create additional liabilities; lend to partners and distribute earnings.
** The Partnership may acquire, consolidate with or merge into another entity, or transfer to another entity all or substantially all its assets and thereafter dissolve, if: (i) the Puerto Rico Tourism Development Fund gives its prior consent in writing to the extent such consent is required under the Reimbursement Agreement; (ii) the successor or transferee is solvent and irrevocably and unconditionally assumes in writing all the obligations of the Partnership; (iii) such consolidation, merger or transfer shall cause the Partnership not to comply with the covenants provided in section 5.10(a) or 5.10(b) or not to comply with the representations made in Section 2.02(g) of the loan agreement; and (iv) immediately after such consolidation, merger or transfer neither the Partnership nor such successor or transferee shall be in default in the performance or observance of any duties, obligations or covenants under the loan agreement.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

7. COMMITMENTS:

 

a) Management agreement:

 

The Partnership entered into a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Embassy). Under the agreement Embassy, at the Partnership’s expense, will direct the operation of the Hotel until March 15, 2017. Embassy will earn a basic management fee equal to 3% of the Adjusted Gross Revenue, as defined in the agreement, with respect to each fiscal month and an incentive management fee as follows:

 

  (1) One percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow, as defined in the agreement, after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment, as defined in the agreement, equal to 10% per annum.

 

  (2) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 12% per annum.

 

  (3) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 15% per annum.

 

Basic management fees charged to operations amounted to $697,480 and $730,285 in 2003 and 2002, respectively. Incentive management fee amounted to $0 and $486,686 in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

b) Embassy Suites International License Agreement:

 

Subject to the terms of the agreement, Embassy Suites, Inc. (ESI) has granted the Partnership a license to use the Embassy Suites hotel system and its related trademarks until March 15, 2017. ESI will earn the following monthly fees:

 

  (1) A royalty of 1% of the Gross Suites Revenue, as defined in the agreement.

 

  (2) A technical assistance fee of 3% of the Gross Suites Revenue.

 

  (3) A marketing and reservation contribution of 3.5% of the Gross Suites Revenue, but not less than $1.75 per guest suite per night.

 

Franchise fees charged to operations amounted to $1,058,358 and $1,024,612 in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

8. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:

 

Interest paid amounted to $3,230,393 and $3,184,173 in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

9. OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

Operating costs and expenses as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 consist of the following:

 

     2003

     Rooms

   Casino

   Food and
Beverage


   Total

Direct costs    $ 3,785,425    $ 1,874,517    $ 1,515,051    $ 7,174,993
General and administrative      4,828,782      2,398,517      392,023      7,619,322
Sales and advertising      639,930                    639,930
Management and franchise fees      1,636,431      119,407             1,755,838
Depreciation and amortization      1,680,901      92,677             1,773,578
    

  

  

  

Total expenses

   $ 12,571,469    $ 4,485,118    $ 1,907,074    $ 18,963,661
    

  

  

  

     2002

     Rooms

   Casino

   Food and
Beverage


   Total

Direct costs    $ 3,859,397    $ 2,072,470    $ 1,576,764    $ 7,508,631
General and administrative      4,681,963      2,140,251      319,847      7,142,061
Sales and advertising      641,092                    641,092
Management and franchise fees      1,941,207      300,376             2,241,583
Depreciation and amortization      2,099,569      121,519             2,221,088
    

  

  

  

Total expenses

   $ 13,223,228    $ 4,634,616    $ 1,896,611    $ 19,754,455
    

  

  

  

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

10. INCOME TAXES:

 

The special partnership is subject to the provisions of Supplement K of Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 1994, as amended. In accordance with such legislation, the Partnership is not taxable as such, rather each partner reports his or its distributable share of the Partnership’s profit or loss for a particular year on his or its income tax return.

 

In accordance with the terms of the Concession of Tax Credits and Tax Exemption No. 94-78-T-6 as amended issued pursuant to the Puerto Rico Tourism Development Act of 1993 (the Act), the Hotel was granted 90% exemption with respect to income and property taxes arising from tourist activities, as defined in the Act, and 100% exemption on license fees, excise taxes and other municipal taxes.

 

A reconciliation of the net income per financial statements to net income per tax return is as follows:

 

     2003

    2002

 

Net income per financial statements

   $ 558,104     $ 1,450,740  

Amortization of financing costs

     127,333       127,333  

Excess of double declining method of depreciation over the straight-line method

             3,339  

Non deductible expenses

     38,282       45,189  

Exempt Tourism Development Income

     (1,013,594 )     (355,160 )
    


 


Net income (loss) per tax return

   $ (289,875 )   $ 1,271,441  
    


 


Distribution of net income (loss) per tax return is as follows:

                

Net income from partially exempt activity

   $ 112,620     $ 39,462  

Ordinary income (loss)

     (402,495 )     1,231,979  
    


 


Net

   $ (289,875 )   $ 1,271,441  
    


 


 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002

 

11. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:

 

The Partnership maintains cash balances at several banks. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. As of December 31, 2003 the Partnership exceeded the insured limits by $560,216.

 

Two national airlines represented in the aggregate 33% and 24% of trade account receivable at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

12. RESTRICTED CASH AND RESERVES:

 

The Partnership is required to maintain a reserve fund in cash to provide for upkeep maintenance and refurbishing of the property, including replacement and additions, in an amount not less than 3% of the non-casino adjusted gross revenues, as defined in the management agreement. The upkeep reserve fund, included in cash, amounted to $494,692 and $363,304 in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

Restricted reserves consist of the following:

 

     2003

   2002

Debt service reserve fund    $ 1,894,375    $ 1,894,375
Excess cash flow reserve      1,964,209      1,943,766
Bond fund      928,703      884,803
Operating deficit reserve      700,000      700,000
Other restricted reserve             25,000
    

  

Total

   $ 5,487,287    $ 5,447,944
    

  

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

AND

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

 

 


E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

     PAGE

CONTENTS     

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

   1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

    

Balance sheets

   2

Statements of income and partners’ capital

   3

Statements of cash flows

   4-5

Notes to financial statements

   6-14


INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

 

To the Partners,

E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E.

Carolina, Puerto Rico.

 

We have audited the balance sheets of E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related statements of income and partners’ capital and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position E.S. Hotel Isla Verde, S.E. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Perdomo Ferrer & Company PSC

 

March 4, 2005

 

Stamp 2034468 of the P.R.

Society of Certified Public

Accountants has been affixed

to the file copy of this report.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

BALANCE SHEETS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

     2004

   2003

-ASSETS-              

CURRENT ASSETS:

             

Cash (Notes 11 and 12)

   $ 3,936,155    $ 2,242,432

Accounts receivable - Trade (Note 11)

     1,323,377      1,317,314

Inventory (Note 1)

     88,163      114,748

Prepaid expenses

     405,074      371,040
    

  

Total current assets

     5,752,769      4,045,534
    

  

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Notes 1, 3 and 6)

     37,677,702      38,876,460
    

  

RESTRICTED RESERVES (Note 12)

     5,318,620      5,487,943
    

  

OTHER ASSETS (Note 4)

     2,122,705      2,266,000
    

  

TOTAL

   $ 50,871,796    $ 50,675,937
    

  

-LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL-              

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Notes payable:

             

Partner (Note 5)

   $ 224,348    $ 224,348

Other (Note 6)

     807,148      772,150

Accounts payable:

             

Trade

     426,192      1,031,759

Related party (Notes 2 and 7)

     142,220      38,258

Accrued expenses

     2,468,756      2,275,688
    

  

Total current liabilities

     4,068,664      4,342,203
    

  

LONG-TERM DEBT:

             

Notes payable:

             

Partner (Note 5)

            224,347

Other (Note 6)

     36,031,808      36,847,820
    

  

Total long-term debt

     36,031,808      37,072,167
    

  

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

     10,771,324      9,261,567
    

  

TOTAL

   $ 50,871,796    $ 50,675,937
    

  

 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

     2004

    2003

 

REVENUES: (Note 1)

                

Rooms

   $ 15,035,228     $ 13,857,909  

Casino:

                

Table games

     1,941,694       1,062,362  

Slot machines

     3,900,015       2,896,407  

Food and beverage

     3,504,382       3,335,029  

Other income

     1,879,655       1,972,270  
    


 


Total revenues

     26,260,974       23,123,977  
    


 


OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: (Notes 1, 7 and 9)

                

Rooms

     13,534,871       12,680,463  

Casino

     5,795,740       4,490,544  

Food and beverage

     2,193,817       1,907,074  
    


 


Total expenses

     21,524,428       19,078,081  
    


 


INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     4,736,546       4,045,896  

OTHER EXPENSE - Interest

     3,216,789       3,487,792  
    


 


NET INCOME

     1,519,757       558,104  

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL:

                

Beginning of year

     9,261,567       9,919,473  

Less: Partners distribution

     (10,000 )     (1,216,010 )
    


 


End of year

   $ 10,771,324     $ 9,261,567  
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

     2004

    2003

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Net income

   $ 1,519,757     $ 558,104  

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Amortization

     98,605       98,596  

Depreciation

     1,685,931       1,773,578  

Change in assets:

                

(Increase) decrease in:

                

Accounts receivable

     (6,063 )     (327,131 )

Inventory

     26,585       47  

Prepaid expenses

     (34,034 )     23,813  

Deferred costs

     44,690       (104,410 )

Changes in liabilities:

                

Increase (decrease) in:

                

Accounts payable

     (501,604 )     (7,122 )

Accrued expenses

     193,069       386,476  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     3,026,936       2,401,951  
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                

Purchase of property and equipment

     (487,173 )     (766,193 )

Increase (decrease) in restricted reserves

     169,323       (40,000 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (317,850 )     (806,193 )
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

     2004

    2003

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                

Payments of:

                

Obligations under capital leases

           $ (7,936 )

Note payable to partner

     (224,347 )     (224,349 )

Other notes payable

     (781,016 )     (709,341 )

Partners’ distribution

     (10,000 )     (1,216,011 )
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (1,015,363 )     (2,157,637 )
    


 


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

     1,693,723       (561,879 )
    


 


CASH AT:

                

BEGINNING OF YEAR

     2,242,432       2,804,311  
    


 


END OF YEAR

   $ 3,936,155     $ 2,242,432  
    


 


 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

 

a) ORGANIZATION:

 

The Partnership was organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on December 23, 1992 and later amended and reinstated on April 15, 1995 to develop, build and operate a 299-suite hotel and casino in the municipality of Carolina, Puerto Rico known as the Embassy Suites Hotel® and Casino-San Juan (the Hotel).

 

The Partnership entered into a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Embassy) where at the Partnership’s expense, Embassy directs the operation of the Hotel.

 

b) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS:

 

Financing costs, comprised principally of legal, accounting and loan fees, have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the debt. During the development stage interest cost was capitalized as a financing cost and included in real estate under development. Amortization is being provided in a manner consistent with the interest method (level yield) and charged to operations since operations commenced.

 

c) ESTIMATES:

 

The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.

 

d) INVENTORY:

 

Inventory, consisting mainly of food, beverage and linen, is stated at cost, on the first-in-first-out method, not in excess of market.

 

e) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method based on the respective estimated useful life of the assets.

 

f) CASINO OPERATIONS:

 

The casino consists primarily of table games and slot machines, which are regulated by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (“Tourism”). The slot machines (“the Machines”) are operated by Tourism, which remits to the Partnership a commission based upon activity. Table games revenues is the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.

 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

2. RELATED PARTIES:

 

Related parties as used in these financial statements consist of Hilton Hotels Corporation and Promus Hotel Corporation, which owns 100% of Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. The Partnership has a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. for the operation of the Hotel. Refer to Note 7 for further information.

 

3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Property and equipment as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 consist of the following:

 

     2004

    2003

 

Land and land improvements

   $ 7,300,000     $ 7,300,000  

Hotel building

     36,159,972       36,109,104  

Furniture and fixtures

     13,887,395       13,451,091  
    


 


Total

     57,347,367       56,860,195  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (19,669,665 )     (17,983,735 )
    


 


Property and equipment - Net

   $ 37,677,702     $ 38,876,460  
    


 


 

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E.S. HOTEL ISLA VERDE, S.E.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

4. OTHER ASSETS:

 

Other assets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 consist of the following:

 

     2004

   2003

Deferred costs:

             

Franchise fee (Net of amortization of $78,875 and $68,875, respectively)

   $ 71,124    $ 81,125

Financing costs (Net of amortization of $420,853 and $332,253, respectively)

     1,831,670      1,920,274
    

  

Total

     1,902,794      2,001,399

*Note receivable from partner

     160,191      160,191

Advance deposits

     59,720      104,410
    

  

Total other assets

   $ 2,122,705    $ 2,266,000
    

  


* Note receivable from Embassy Suites (Isla Verde), Inc. represents a non interest bearing note for the payment of an operating deficit, defined as the amount operating expenses exceed adjusted gross revenues for each calendar year occurring after the hotel/casino commenced operations.

 

5. NOTE PAYABLE TO PARTNER:

 

Note payable to partner represents a 2% over the prevailing 90-day LIBOR rate note payable to Hotel Development Corporation in annual installments of $224,348 plus interest beginning in March 2002. The note will be paid from available cash flow from operations, as defined in the Partnership agreement, reduced by certain letter of credit fees.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

6. OTHER NOTES PAYABLE:

 

Other notes payables as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 

     2004

   2003

* 1% over the Citibank prime rate note payable in monthly installments of $8,929 plus interest. The slot machine revenues secure the note up to a maximum of $300,000 annually

   $ 758,956    $ 874,970

** Loan payable to the Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority (AFICA). In connection with the loan agreement AFICA issued Tourism Revenue Bonds, 2000 Series A and Series B amounting to $38,400,000. The Puerto Rico Tourism Development Fund issued an irrevocable transferable stand-by letter of credit to secure the payment of principal and interest on the bonds when due. Interest on the bonds will accrue from their date of issuance and will be payable monthly on the first day of each month, commencing on April 1, 2000. The Bonds are also secured by a mortgage on the Hotel. The bonds have an average coupon of 7.132%.

     36,080,000      36,745,000
    

  

Total

     36,838,956      37,619,970

Less current portion

     807,148      772,150
    

  

Long-term debt

   $ 36,031,808    $ 36,847,820
    

  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

6. OTHER NOTES PAYABLE: (Cont’d)

 

Principal maturities of notes payable for the next five (5) years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Year ending

December 31,


   Amount

2005

   $ 798,282

2006

     887,148

2007

     957,148

2008

     1,057,148

2009

     1,107,148

Thereafter

     32,032,082
    

Total

   $ 36,838,956
    


* The loan agreement requires the Partnership to seek the bank’s written consent in order to: create additional liens on the Partnership’s property; guarantee debts; consolidate or merge with another entity; with certain exceptions, create additional liabilities; lend to partners and distribute earnings.
** The Partnership may acquire, consolidate with or merge into another entity, or transfer to another entity all or substantially all its assets and thereafter dissolve, if: (i) the Puerto Rico Tourism Development Fund gives its prior consent in writing to the extent such consent is required under the Reimbursement Agreement; (ii) the successor or transferee is solvent and irrevocably and unconditionally assumes in writing all the obligations of the Partnership; (iii) such consolidation, merger or transfer shall cause the Partnership not to comply with the covenants provided in section 5.10(a) or 5.10(b) or not to comply with the representations made in Section 2.02(g) of the loan agreement; and (iv) immediately after such consolidation, merger or transfer neither the Partnership nor such successor or transferee shall be in default in the performance or observance of any duties, obligations or covenants under the loan agreement.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

7. COMMITMENTS:

 

a) Management agreement:

 

The Partnership entered into a management agreement with Embassy Suites (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Embassy). Under the agreement Embassy, at the Partnership’s expense, will direct the operation of the Hotel until March 15, 2017. Embassy will earn a basic management fee equal to 3% of the Adjusted Gross Revenue, as defined in the agreement, with respect to each fiscal month and an incentive management fee as follows:

 

  (1) One percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow, as defined in the agreement, after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment, as defined in the agreement, equal to 10% per annum.

 

  (2) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 12% per annum.

 

  (3) An additional one percent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue payable from Available Cash Flow after the Partnership has received an Owners Return on Investment equal to 15% per annum.

 

Basic management fees charged to operations amounted to $781,635 and $697,480 in 2004 and 2003, respectively. Incentive management fee amounted to $136,190 and $0 in 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

b) Embassy Suites International License Agreement:

 

Subject to the terms of the agreement, Embassy Suites, Inc. (ESI) has granted the Partnership a license to use the Embassy Suites hotel system and its related trademarks until March 15, 2017. ESI will earn the following monthly fees:

 

  (1) A royalty of 1% of the Gross Suites Revenue, as defined in the agreement.

 

  (2) A technical assistance fee of 3% of the Gross Suites Revenue.

 

  (3) A marketing and reservation contribution of 3.5% of the Gross Suites Revenue, but not less than $1.75 per guest suite per night.

 

Franchise fees charged to operations amounted to $1,147,928 and $1,058,358 in 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

8. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:

 

Interest paid amounted to $3,554,713 and $3,230,393 in 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

9. OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

Operating costs and expenses as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 consist of the following:

 

     2004

     Rooms

   Casino

  

Food and

Beverage


   Total

Direct costs    $ 4,075,700    $ 2,162,587    $ 1,782,424    $ 8,020,711
General and administrative      5,134,701      3,331,634      411,393      8,877,728
Sales and advertising      775,707                    775,707
Management and franchise fees      1,861,586      204,168             2,065,754
Depreciation and amortization      1,687,177      97,351             1,784,528
    

  

  

  

Total expenses

   $ 13,534,871    $ 5,795,740    $ 2,193,817    $ 21,524,428
    

  

  

  

     2003

     Rooms

   Casino

  

Food and

Beverage


   Total

Direct costs    $ 3,785,425    $ 1,874,517    $ 1,515,051    $ 7,174,993
General and administrative      4,828,782      2,398,517      392,023      7,619,322
Sales and advertising      639,930                    639,930
Management and franchise fees      1,636,431      119,407             1,755,838
Depreciation and amortization      1,789,895      98,103             1,887,998
    

  

  

  

Total expenses

   $ 12,680,463    $ 4,490,544    $ 1,907,074    $ 19,078,081
    

  

  

  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

10. INCOME TAXES:

 

The special partnership is subject to the provisions of Supplement K of Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 1994, as amended. In accordance with such legislation, the Partnership is not taxable as such, rather each partner reports his or its distributable share of the Partnership’s profit or loss for a particular year on his or its income tax return.

 

In accordance with the terms of the Concession of Tax Credits and Tax Exemption No. 94-78-T-6 as amended issued pursuant to the Puerto Rico Tourism Development Act of 1993 (the Act), the Hotel was granted 90% exemption with respect to income and property taxes arising from tourist activities, as defined in the Act, and 100% exemption on license fees, excise taxes and other municipal taxes.

 

A reconciliation of the net income per financial statements to net income per tax return is as follows:

 

     2004

    2003

 

Net income per financial statements

   $ 1,519,757     $ 558,104  

Amortization of financing costs

     127,333       127,333  

Non deductible expenses

     64,586       38,282  

Exempt Tourism Development Income

     (1,465,887 )     (1,013,594 )
    


 


Net income (loss) per tax return

   $ 245,789     $ (289,875 )
    


 


Distribution of net income (loss) per tax return is as follows:                 

Net income from partially exempt activity

   $ 162,876     $ 112,620  

Ordinary income (loss)

     82,193       (402,495 )
    


 


Net

   $ 245,069     $ (289,875 )
    


 


 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

11. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:

 

The Partnership maintains cash balances at several banks. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. As of December 31, 2004 the Partnership exceeded the insured limits by $921,417.

 

Two national airlines represented in the aggregate 31% and 33% of trade account receivable at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

12. RESTRICTED CASH AND RESERVES:

 

The Partnership is required to maintain a reserve fund in cash to provide for upkeep maintenance and refurbishing of the property, including replacement and additions, in an amount not less than 3% of the non-casino adjusted gross revenues, as defined in the management agreement. The upkeep reserve fund, included in cash, amounted to $1,169,939 and $494,692 in 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Restricted reserves consist of the following:

 

     2004

   2003

Debt service reserve fund    $ 1,894,376    $ 1,894,375
Excess cash flow reserve      1,986,025      1,964,209
Bond fund      738,219      928,703
Operating deficit reserve      700,000      700,000
    

  

Total

   $ 5,318,620    $ 5,487,287
    

  

 

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